Petone, Lower Hutt

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435 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for peas?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for pea recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 27, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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436 days ago

More Kiwis eligible for insulation grants

EECA

Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat … View more
Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump. In August, the eligibility criteria were extended so over 50,000 more households are eligible for insulation grants.

And you may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Check your eligibility, or check for your whānau.
Find out more

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436 days ago

Avalon Combined Club (affiliated to Friendship NZ Inc)

Janet from Waiwhetu

Offers about-to-retire, semi-retired and retired Hutt City residents a place to meet new people, have fun, and make new friends. New members welcome.
As well as our monthly meetings (with interesting Speakers on all sorts of topics), which are held at 10.00am on the second Thursday of each month … View more
Offers about-to-retire, semi-retired and retired Hutt City residents a place to meet new people, have fun, and make new friends. New members welcome.
As well as our monthly meetings (with interesting Speakers on all sorts of topics), which are held at 10.00am on the second Thursday of each month at the Hutt Bowling Club, Myrtle Street, we have regular Outings, monthly Dine Out evenings, afternoon Movies, and the following Groups: Gardening, Craft, Chat, Bowls and Walking. We also have a Book Club. So there's something for everyone to enrich your lives, built knowledge and develop new ideas.
If you'd like to join us at one of our meetings, please contact our Secretary - Jack Richardson on 589 3585 or our President - Pam Ryan on 021 2356574. Alternatively, you're welcome to just pop in.

436 days ago

Books

Sandi from Fairfield

Hi there I'm looking for books, topics of all sorts from bibles books, new Zealand books, software books, Maori books to fiction, sci-fi books any topics in general I'm looking for. So if anyone knows of any free books to collect please pm.Thank yous and have a nice day 🙂

Free

436 days ago

Nice Neighbour: Dave Murdoch - 'They don't come better!'

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!

"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time… View more
Dave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!

"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time they are emptied. He cleaned around our pool area after a storm recently as we were busy at work. He is always first to help others whenever he can whether they have an issue with their unit or a stranger having car trouble out on the street - They don’t come better!"

If you have a Nice Neighbour, don't keep it to yourself. You might win a $25 Prezzy® card each and a shoutout on Stuff. Go on, nominate them now!

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439 days ago

Poll: Covid restrictions: Too soon or about time?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you … View morePrime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you feeling about the changes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Covid restrictions: Too soon or about time?
  • 37.6% Too soon
    37.6% Complete
  • 39.3% About time!
    39.3% Complete
  • 23.1% I'm don't mind either way
    23.1% Complete
2580 votes
455 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Just starting to sort my images for the 2024 Calendar and have decided this cheeky fellow makes the cut. I'm thinking he might become a painting too at some point. Kaka/ Brown Parrot (Nestor meridionalis) on Stewart Island - their heads… View more
This week we feature a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Just starting to sort my images for the 2024 Calendar and have decided this cheeky fellow makes the cut. I'm thinking he might become a painting too at some point. Kaka/ Brown Parrot (Nestor meridionalis) on Stewart Island - their heads are noticeably more white than the ones we get around Wellington."

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437 days ago

Starbucks Coffee Mugs

Deborah from Petone

I collected these years ago when I worked at Starbucks. They are great to drink out of & hold the heat really well. Time for someone else to love them!

5 mugs:
- SUMATRA
- HOUSE BLEND
- FRENCH ROAST
- ESPRESSO
- ITALIAN

Pick up from Petone, Lower Hutt only (would consider courier at … View more
I collected these years ago when I worked at Starbucks. They are great to drink out of & hold the heat really well. Time for someone else to love them!

5 mugs:
- SUMATRA
- HOUSE BLEND
- FRENCH ROAST
- ESPRESSO
- ITALIAN

Pick up from Petone, Lower Hutt only (would consider courier at buyers expense if necessary).

Price: $10

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437 days ago

High Sierra Laptop Backpack

Deborah from Petone

High Sierra Laptop Backpack
a few years old now but barely used. Heaps of pockets/storage.
In great condition - no rips etc.

Pick up from Petone. Can courier at buyers expense.

Price: $30

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438 days ago

Win this brand-new home!

Heart Foundation

Dreaming of calling the City of Sails home?

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland in the Heart Foundation Lottery. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen… View more
Dreaming of calling the City of Sails home?

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland in the Heart Foundation Lottery. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

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440 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 20% off Kiwi-made Resene quality paints, primers, sealers and wood stains.

Plus buy one testpot get one free on 60-80ml testpots 60-80. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints … View more
Get 20% off Kiwi-made Resene quality paints, primers, sealers and wood stains.

Plus buy one testpot get one free on 60-80ml testpots 60-80. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints available in New Zealand!
Find out more

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440 days ago

Koraunui Ukulele performing Yeah nah yeah

DJ from Naenae

Another week, another new song by Koraunui Ukulele. Our third original song for 2023 is about what it would be like to win the lotto. Watch more of our videos at youtube.com/@djpomare

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[G] This time tomorrow, it’ll be alright
This time tomorrow, if we play it right
This time … View more
Another week, another new song by Koraunui Ukulele. Our third original song for 2023 is about what it would be like to win the lotto. Watch more of our videos at youtube.com/@djpomare

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[G] This time tomorrow, it’ll be alright
This time tomorrow, if we play it right
This time tomorrow, [D7] it’ll be al[G]right, yeah, nah, yeah

[G] Walking down the road, saw the dog across the street
[C] Yeah nah yeah
[G] Going to the centre to buy a lotto ticket
[C] Yeah nah yeah
I've been [G] thinking about you, are you thinking about me
[C] Strum along with us c'mon one, two three
[G] Win or lose we'll [D7] play our ukule[G]le (mmm mmm mmm)
[G] What would you do with 37 million?
[C] Yeah nah yeah
[G] Would you tell everyone or not say a word
[C] Yeah nah yeah
[G] Singing, playing, having such a party
I’m [C] designated driver of my new Maserati
[G] Win or lose we'll [D7] play our ukule[G]le (mmm mmm mmm)
[C] Sometimes things aren’t always what they [G] seem
But [C] that won’t stop us reaching for our [D7] dreams.

[G] This time tomorrow, it’ll be alright
This time tomorrow, if we play it right
This time tomorrow, [D7] it’ll be al[G]right

[G] Nek minute you're on holiday, halfway round the world
[C] Yeah nah yeah
[G] Living the dream on your big OE
[C] Yeah nah yeah
[G] Climbing all the way to the top of the hill
[C] Doing what I want and enjoying the view
[G] Win or lose we'll [D7] play our ukule[G]le (mmm mmm mmm)
[C] Sometimes things aren’t always what they [G] seem
But [C] that won’t stop us reaching for our [D7] dreams.

[G] This time tomorrow, it will be alright
This time tomorrow, if we play it right
This time tomorrow, [D7] it’ll be al[G]right, yeah, nah, yeah
[G] This time tomorrow, it will be alright
This time tomorrow, if we play it right
This time tomorrow, [D7] yeah, nah [G] yeah. [****]

441 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A fantastic photo by Simon Woolf.

"Talk about special! Our garden had a lovely fleeting visit this morning.
I heard the tune, and knew instantly it wasn't a Tui!
A Korimako, our native Bellbird are often heard but rarely seen. To have one flitting around our place was so wonderful … View more
A fantastic photo by Simon Woolf.

"Talk about special! Our garden had a lovely fleeting visit this morning.
I heard the tune, and knew instantly it wasn't a Tui!
A Korimako, our native Bellbird are often heard but rarely seen. To have one flitting around our place was so wonderful to see, and hear. The blue around the Korimako's bill and face is pollen from our native fuschia. Over the past few days the luck I've had in our garden has been amazing. Karori is one great place to see a range of native, and sometimes rare and beautiful wildlife."

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441 days ago

Is your Mobile Plan adding stress?

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Neighbours!
Is your Mobile plan one of the many Winter bills piling up? It might be time to review it so you can relax..even just a smidge?! Compare all the mobile plans and providers on Mobile Compare and find a plan that lets you stay connected without overpaying.

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441 days ago

Rebus Club of Petone: Seniors

Graham Nelson from Rebus Club of Petone

Retired and seeking friendship, interesting outings and speakers at monthly meetings (4th Thursday of each month except Jan & Dec) then contact Caryl 04 5604676 or Graham 04 5692914 or 027 5693435.

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