Petone, Lower Hutt

569 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey … View more
This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey teal/tētē-moroiti (Anas gracilis) on Henley Lake in Masterton. Bird #40 in 2023."

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569 days ago
569 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
Learn more

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569 days ago

Reconnecting to internet

Jennie from Wainuiomata

Help Please,been away for a month and can't reconnect my phone to my internet provider,I'm not techno savvy and am stumped,willing to pay someone who can help,thankyou

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569 days ago

Upright piano

Hedda from Wainuiomata

Hi, I have a very good, re-conditioned John Brinsmead upright piano that I would like to go to a community group, nursing home, school etc for free. It is in excellent condition & is a lovely piece of furniture.
It plays very well but would need re-tuning after travelling to it's new … View more
Hi, I have a very good, re-conditioned John Brinsmead upright piano that I would like to go to a community group, nursing home, school etc for free. It is in excellent condition & is a lovely piece of furniture.
It plays very well but would need re-tuning after travelling to it's new home. Piano is in Wainui at present; I am downsizing so would like to see this lovely piano go to a new home.
Please call 021 212 2429 to discuss.

Free

572 days ago

Poll: Should all homes have curtains?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View more
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?

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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Should all homes have curtains?
  • 78.5% Yes - it should be a must
    78.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No - it should be up to the landlord
    13.9% Complete
  • 7.6% I'd need more information
    7.6% Complete
2481 votes
570 days ago

AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa

Chamber Music New Zealand

Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions … View more
Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions both new and old, stories past and present, and bringing together different cultural practices and perspectives. The concert will feature material from their debut album as well as new improvisational pieces, where listeners are encouraged to move beyond convention into new sonic territory.
Find out more

571 days ago

Waterproof fitted single electric blanket

Jo from Naenae

Hi I have a waterproof electric blanket u can wash it as the cords clip off the blanket. I used it for my son but that was a while ago now so it's just collecting dust
Paid 100 for it so selling it for 50 Ono
Pick up Naenae or send or deliver at your expense

Price: $50

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571 days ago

Peppa pig curtains

Jo from Naenae

Hi I have some peppa pig curtains my girl has out grown in good condition fits most normal size windows. Pick up Naenae or deliver at your expense

Price: $40

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571 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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571 days ago

Messy Gardens

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Lower Hutt

The grass is overgrown, the bushes are too,
The flowers grow out of place, just like they want to do,
It's a battle I can't win, no matter how I try,
I'II leave my garden as is, and let natures choice try !
Call us today on 0272430951

576 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.

"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty … View more
Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.

"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty of other birdlife, and most of them seemed to be performing ablutions including a fantail (unfortunately he was well hidden when he was bathing so the photo isn't very good!)."

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572 days ago

Interested in a career in Midwifery?

Otago Polytechnic

Study Midwifery from one of our North Island satellite areas.

Work with women/pregnant people and midwives within a month of starting your degree. Study a proven degree and learn from leading midwifery educators.

$2000 North Island Midwifery Scholarship for all new year 1 learners who start … View more
Study Midwifery from one of our North Island satellite areas.

Work with women/pregnant people and midwives within a month of starting your degree. Study a proven degree and learn from leading midwifery educators.

$2000 North Island Midwifery Scholarship for all new year 1 learners who start our Bachelor of Midwifery degree in our Greater Wellington, Whanganui, or Palmerston North satellites.

If you’d like to talk to our educators and learn more about our programme, we have Information Evenings in June.

Whanganui · Tuesday 20 June · 5.30pm
Hutt Valley · Tuesday 20 June · 6pm
Palmerston North · Wednesday 21 June · 6pm
Porirua · Thursday 29 June · 6pm

Visit our website for locations and more details. We hope to see you there!
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572 days ago

Weekly Māori waiata for 1st official Matariki Day July 14 2023

DJ from Naenae

Koraunui Ukulele will be uploading Māori waiata to YouTube, each week leading up to Matariki 2023 on July 14. Come along to our next two practices at Koraunui Hub on Saturdays June 10 and 17 @ 1-2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to sing or play along, we have spare ukuleles.
Our team are performing … View more
Koraunui Ukulele will be uploading Māori waiata to YouTube, each week leading up to Matariki 2023 on July 14. Come along to our next two practices at Koraunui Hub on Saturdays June 10 and 17 @ 1-2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to sing or play along, we have spare ukuleles.
Our team are performing Matariki concerts at Summerset Trentham on June 24 @ 1.30pm and Bupa Stokeswood on July 8 @ 1.30pm.

Matariki waiata 1:
He Hōnore - DJ Pomare & Koraunui Ukulele - YouTube

Please also check out Brown girl in the ring and our other videos at DJ Pomare - YouTube

Cheers...DJ

573 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
Learn more

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