Taita, Lower Hutt

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2167 days ago

The world’s toughest screen protector

X-One New Zealand

Do you want a Nano-Silicon shock absorption technology screen protector to protect your mobile screen? If yes, X.ONE® is the product for you. X.ONE® extreme series shock absorption screen protector technology was originally designed for the military.

The top-secret formula was first used to … View more
Do you want a Nano-Silicon shock absorption technology screen protector to protect your mobile screen? If yes, X.ONE® is the product for you. X.ONE® extreme series shock absorption screen protector technology was originally designed for the military.

The top-secret formula was first used to create a composite material to protect military helicopter blades. Built with hybrid-polymer material, our screen protectors are built to toughen up your phone screen up to 5x!

X.ONE® as an award-winning international brand has sold over 30 million products across over 60 countries. Our products are certified by SGS and tested by TUV for safety, quality and integrity. Protect your valuable phone today with X.ONE® Screen Protector!

Visit our New Zealand online store: www.x-onestore.co.nz. All purchases come with free shipping within New Zealand!
Find out more!

2167 days ago

Keep rag monsters away this festive season

The Team from Wellington Water

A full house over the Christmas period can put extra stress on your homes plumbing.

You don't want to have to call in a plumber to clear out a 'rag monster'.

‘Rag Monsters’ are made up of wet wipes, nappies, cloth, tampons, sanitary and incontinence pads, hair and other … View more
A full house over the Christmas period can put extra stress on your homes plumbing.

You don't want to have to call in a plumber to clear out a 'rag monster'.

‘Rag Monsters’ are made up of wet wipes, nappies, cloth, tampons, sanitary and incontinence pads, hair and other non-biodegradable material.

These items have no place in the wastewater system and should never be flushed down the toilet.

Give your loo the ultimate gift today by only flushing the 3Ps down the toilet: Pee, Poo and [toilet] Paper.

Happy Christmas!

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2168 days ago

Merry Christmas New Zealand!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have a very Merry Christmas! 🎄

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2168 days ago

Keep fatbergs away this festive season

The Team from Wellington Water

You know Flusher and Dumpster and Lumpy and Oilen
Congealed and Curdle and Drainer and Greasen
But do you recall
The most famous fatberg of all?

Lard-olph the Red-Nosed fatberg
Had a very oily nose
And if you’ve ever poured fat… View more
You know Flusher and Dumpster and Lumpy and Oilen
Congealed and Curdle and Drainer and Greasen
But do you recall
The most famous fatberg of all?

Lard-olph the Red-Nosed fatberg
Had a very oily nose
And if you’ve ever poured fat
You would even see him grow

All of the other fatbergs
Used to gurgle and call him names
They never let poor Lard-olph
Join in any blockage games

Then one fatty Christmas Eve
The plumber came to say
"Lard-olph, with your nose so bright
How’d you block up the whole pipe?"

Then how the fatbergs loved him
As they shouted out with glee
"Lard-olph the oily-nosed fatberg
You'll get stuck in history.”

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This Christmas when you cook up a feast for your family, do not pour the leftover fats, oils and food scraps down the drain. Nobody wants a hefty plumbers bill on Christmas day!

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2169 days ago

A Couples Guide to Handling Holiday Conflict

Ann from Relationship Wellbeing Specialist

Holiday stress can make this time of year challenging for couples and families. Dr. John Gottman’s research on thousands of couples reveals some useful tools to handle conflict and keep your holidays happy.

Accept Your Partner’s Influence
Accepting your partner’s influence will help to … View more
Holiday stress can make this time of year challenging for couples and families. Dr. John Gottman’s research on thousands of couples reveals some useful tools to handle conflict and keep your holidays happy.

Accept Your Partner’s Influence
Accepting your partner’s influence will help to avoid escalating conflict. Dr. Gottman has learned that women tend to be better at accepting influence than men, but men who learn how to listen to and respond to their partner’s influence stand to benefit with a happier and longer-lasting marriage than those who don’t.

There’s good reason for men to listen. Results of an American Psychological Association survey show women are more likely than men to report increased stress during the holiday season. Sources of stress include lack of time, lack of money, and pressure to give or receive gifts. The results of increased stress can make a woman feel sick and tired, and lose interest in sex.

A couple who listens to each other, and takes into account each other’s wishes and feelings when making decisions, will have much happier holidays. Look for the parts of your partner’s point of view that make sense to you, even if you disagree. Consider each option from their perspective and validate their emotions.

Solve Your Solvable Problems
The choices couples face around the holidays can create situational problems that are solvable. Children may insist on gifts that aren’t affordable. An invitation to an event may conflict with other plans.

Dr. Gottman has identified a five-step model for solving these solvable problems. The skills needed can be learned with very little training.

Most of us have these skills already:
Soften your start-up
Learn to make and receive repair attempts
Soothe yourself and each other
Compromise
Process any grievances so that they don’t linger

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2171 days ago

Pak n Save Upper Hutt

Rick from Belmont

Saw a lady with two children with a locked trolley wheel five feet from yellow line(theory is if you cross the line wheel locks up..except at Pak n lock up Upper Hutt)In her case,she reached the pavement,nowhere near the line and her trolley full of groceries and children lock its wheel.We had to … View moreSaw a lady with two children with a locked trolley wheel five feet from yellow line(theory is if you cross the line wheel locks up..except at Pak n lock up Upper Hutt)In her case,she reached the pavement,nowhere near the line and her trolley full of groceries and children lock its wheel.We had to physically lift the trolley & drag the whole thing to her car?What is going on Pak N Save,rectify this urgently,as it is a stupid arrangement by your security system,which obviously not working.Remember,people have the choice of shopping elsewhere and don't necessarily want to park in your car park.So,hop to it & fix this crazy situation & stop more distraught young mothers like the one yesterday,from being stranded on the pavement.

2170 days ago

Boxing day world record demolition derby!

Wellington Speedway

The Boxing Day Bonanza is shaping to be the ultimate way to spend the day after Christmas. Join us for the Second General Metal Recyclers NZ LTD - GMR Demolition Derby of the season where the team will be attempting an official Guinness World Record attempt along the high horse power speed demons … View moreThe Boxing Day Bonanza is shaping to be the ultimate way to spend the day after Christmas. Join us for the Second General Metal Recyclers NZ LTD - GMR Demolition Derby of the season where the team will be attempting an official Guinness World Record attempt along the high horse power speed demons of the Saloon Class as they go head to head for the Wellington Championship.

When: Wednesday 26th December 2018
Where: 1039a State Highway 2, Upper Hutt

This not to be missed event is the greatest way to recover from Christmas with some adrenaline pumping Motorsport action, bring the family, bring the left overs and pack in for the night!

Student/Senior discounts and family concessions are available again this year.
Adult: $20.00
Child: 10-16 y/o: $10.00
Child Under 10: FREE
Students & Seniors (With ID or Gold Card): $15.00
Family (2 adults & up to 4 children): $50.00
Get your tickets here!

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2170 days ago

Oat the Goat is on TV tonight, 7pm

The Team from Ministry of Education

#EXCLUSIVE Oat the Goat is premiering on TVNZ1 and TVNZ2 tonight 7pm (Sat 22 Dec) with a story you can change with your TV remote! Will kindness win in the end? You decide. Don't miss out. #oatthegoat

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