Petone, Lower Hutt

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

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776 days ago

Afternoon tea amongst flowers?

Vanessa from Waiwhetu

Fancy some late afternoon tea nibbles surrounded by the flowers at California Home and Garden in Epuni, while hearing about community food garden projects? With raffles available, ticket proceeds supporting Lower Hutt Plunket, and your ticket giving you access to a 20% discount on all items at … View moreFancy some late afternoon tea nibbles surrounded by the flowers at California Home and Garden in Epuni, while hearing about community food garden projects? With raffles available, ticket proceeds supporting Lower Hutt Plunket, and your ticket giving you access to a 20% discount on all items at California Home and Garden? Lower Hutt Soroptimists invite you to join us in supporting local community groups on Sunday 25th September, 4pm-6.30pm. Tickets $25, contact Vanessa 0211-207-107. A great way to round off our first day of daylight savings! Thanks to our sister Soroptimists in Wellington for organising this event :-)

776 days ago

Fabulous Furniture Movers - We Need You!

St John

Are you fit, healthy and able to help us pick up donated furniture and appliances?

Our Stores help fund our essential, life-saving services and community initiatives and this is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community.

If you're keen to volunteer, pop in and ask to see… View more
Are you fit, healthy and able to help us pick up donated furniture and appliances?

Our Stores help fund our essential, life-saving services and community initiatives and this is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community.

If you're keen to volunteer, pop in and ask to see the Petone Store Manager, Penny call her on 027 357 3114.

Or you can follow our easy online application process - just scan the barcode to the right or visit join.stjohn.org.nz and apply for job #47316
Apply

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777 days ago

Dolls House - Free to a good home

Sylvia from Petone

This has been much-loved and now needs a good home and a bit of refurbishment. It is 88cm to the top of the chimney, 82 cm long, and 47 cm deep. It comes with a variety of furniture. Pick-up in Petone.

Free

777 days ago

Love exploring Wellington at half price

Greater Wellington Regional Council

There’s a lot to see, do and love about the Wellington region.

Now, thanks to half price fares on buses, trains and the harbour ferry, you can see it all for less. Whether you’re returning to work, hitting the shops, grabbing a coffee or a bite to eat, or whether you fancy a day out on the … View more
There’s a lot to see, do and love about the Wellington region.

Now, thanks to half price fares on buses, trains and the harbour ferry, you can see it all for less. Whether you’re returning to work, hitting the shops, grabbing a coffee or a bite to eat, or whether you fancy a day out on the Kāpiti Coast or the Wairarapa, half price fares bring it all closer for you.

Better yet, they’ve been extended until 31 January 2023.

See you on board! Visit Metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700 for more.
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778 days ago

Oak Sideboard with leadlight doors

Paul from Waterloo

Original oak sideboard in good condition. Measures 1300X900X440. Comes with a backboard and small mirror which can be attached if desired. See pictures. Must be collected.

Price: $170

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778 days ago

Lost spectacles

Carol from Epuni

I have found a pair of women’s precision spectacles in a spec saver case in the vicinity of Hutt Valley High School. Please contact me if you have lost a pair.

778 days ago

WE NEED YR SUPPORT

Tamsin Matthews from Red Cross Shop Petone

Calling out for Capable and Reliable Volunteers

SATURDAYS 10am - 1pm or 1pm - 4pm

SUNDAYS 11am - 130pm or 130pm - 4pm

Please come in Store 169 JACKSON ST to apply

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778 days ago

Concrete wall

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Brighten up a tired concrete wall with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to brighten up your wall.

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781 days ago

Flatmate wanted

Susan from Waterloo

I'm a mature woman renting a house in Waterloo and looking for a flatmate, preferably employed and mature. $250 per week, including expenses of power, WiFi and consumables. The room is furnished but need own linen. Off street parking, fibre, 5 minutes from train and school. No couples. Please … View moreI'm a mature woman renting a house in Waterloo and looking for a flatmate, preferably employed and mature. $250 per week, including expenses of power, WiFi and consumables. The room is furnished but need own linen. Off street parking, fibre, 5 minutes from train and school. No couples. Please message me if interested.

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781 days ago

Lawnmowing

Gail from Waterloo

Looking for someone to give me a quote for my lawns. Can anyone recommend someone good?
If anyone is interested please msg or ring 0276180212

782 days ago

Fancy winning some tiakarete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Wellington......or shall I say, Whanganui-a-Tara?

You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete … View more
Kia ora Wellington......or shall I say, Whanganui-a-Tara?

You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete (chocolate) to give away, so whether it's naming the days of the week, sharing your pepeha, or just a cheery kia ora - it's all about giving it a go.

Share any kōrero or kupu in the comments below to be in to win. Kia kaha, Whanganui-a-Tara!

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779 days ago

Your voting pack will arrive in your mailbox soon.

Hutt City Council

Your voting pack will contain voting papers for:
- Mayor
- Councillors (both in your ward and city-wide, who are known as at-large Councillors)
- Electoral system poll
- Community board (if you live in Wainuiomata, Eastbourne, or Petone)
- Hutt Mana Charitable Trust
- Greater Wellington … View more
Your voting pack will contain voting papers for:
- Mayor
- Councillors (both in your ward and city-wide, who are known as at-large Councillors)
- Electoral system poll
- Community board (if you live in Wainuiomata, Eastbourne, or Petone)
- Hutt Mana Charitable Trust
- Greater Wellington Regional Council

And information on:
- Candidates
- The electoral system poll

We’re sending out the voting packs from 16 September 2022. Don’t forget to return your completed voting papers before noon on 8 October 2022. You can return them by post, or drop them into one of our orange ballot bins at any Council facility. For a full list of post boxes and ballot bins in our city, check out hutt.city/votenow
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780 days ago

Do you feel Better Than Ever?

Bob Scott Retirement Village

Become part of our online community for over 60s, and get to know others who appreciate that the good times are just getting started!

PLUS — To celebrate the launch of our new Facebook group, Better Than Ever - each new member will go in the draw to WIN an iPad!

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780 days ago

Subscribe this month and get free plants!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to sign up for this month's great offer. Our subscribers pay less than retail buyers, and this month, new subscribers also get a $25 voucher for Awapuni Nurseries. Pick from their amazing range of plants, and have them delivered straight to your door with their … View moreThere's still time to sign up for this month's great offer. Our subscribers pay less than retail buyers, and this month, new subscribers also get a $25 voucher for Awapuni Nurseries. Pick from their amazing range of plants, and have them delivered straight to your door with their nationwide delivery. $25 voucher valid from Sept 1-25, 2022.

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780 days ago

Natural Ageing of Fabrics in Upholstered Furniture

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

‘Just like ourselves, many fabrics will age gracefully and this is all part of their charm.’
When purchasing a new piece of furniture, or reviving an old one, there are numerous factors to consider in addition to the initial look and feel of the fabric. The longevity of an item is relative to … View more
‘Just like ourselves, many fabrics will age gracefully and this is all part of their charm.’
When purchasing a new piece of furniture, or reviving an old one, there are numerous factors to consider in addition to the initial look and feel of the fabric. The longevity of an item is relative to the environment in which it lives, it is important to research fabric types and the specific yarn type and construction to ensure that your selection aligns with your unique needs.
Due to regular wear and tear your furniture will show signs of aging, which may be accelerated by having unknowingly chosen a textile that is not fit for purpose. However, just like ourselves, many fabrics will age gracefully and this is all part of their charm.

Ask and You Shall Receive: Before committing to a purchase it pays to consider not only what you want, but what you need from an item. Perhaps you want a two-seater couch in a natural colour with a textured weave, that will look beautiful in front of the Mizu Garden curtains you hung earlier in the year. While what you need, is a couch that is fit for a couple who live on a modest budget in a sunny villa, with young grandchildren who visit most weekends.

This is the brief that the interior design salesperson requires to suggest fabrics which will reward you with performance and beauty, while also managing your expectations about how the textiles will age. Allow us to help them to help you, by sending you in prepared.

Fabrics are all different. They can be constructed from natural fibres such as silk, cotton, linen, and viscose, or man-made fibres such as polyesters and acrylics, or a blend of each. Fabrics made from natural fibres have their own unique personality in the way they age and look after some wear, which can contribute to a design aesthetic. Natural constructions will not be as durable in the long-term as a synthetic textiles, because they are more susceptible to pilling, fading, seam slippage and staining. Therefore, a greater level of care is required.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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