Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

1379 days ago

Houses next to the railway tracks... noisy or convenient?

Reporter Homed

Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason … View more
Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason you bought there?

If you can answer any of those questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name and details. Have a great day!

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1379 days ago

Maungaraki Christmas Service, Carols and Morning tea

Wendy from Maungaraki

Join us this Sunday for a Community Christmas Service at Maungaraki Baptist Church 164 Dowse Drive for Christmas Service, Carols and Morning tea. 10am - 12

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1379 days ago

Fresh Fruit

Naichao from Hutt Central

Dear Neighbours,
We're selling fresh Cherry, Lychee(AU), Mango(R2E2), Coconut etc.
Please visit our shops and check them.

City branch:
123 Willis St, Te Aro

Naenae branch:… View more
Dear Neighbours,
We're selling fresh Cherry, Lychee(AU), Mango(R2E2), Coconut etc.
Please visit our shops and check them.

City branch:
123 Willis St, Te Aro

Naenae branch:
3 Hillary Court, Naenae (at the door of Naenae library).

Cheers!

1379 days ago

Gifts

Jane from Naenae

Well sorry to say neighbours,Im back.Since being blessed with the things I needed,I now have 2 more slow cookers ( not urs Johnathan) dropped off this morning n a Sharps microwave,both are in top top condition n wont be put in the pataka.fifs.Please knock me up but make sure both my vehicles are … View moreWell sorry to say neighbours,Im back.Since being blessed with the things I needed,I now have 2 more slow cookers ( not urs Johnathan) dropped off this morning n a Sharps microwave,both are in top top condition n wont be put in the pataka.fifs.Please knock me up but make sure both my vehicles are home.

1379 days ago

Police seek sightings of missing 17-year-old

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE:
December 16
12.17pm

A Police spokesperson has informed Neighbourly that Caley has been found safe and well.
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Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 17-year-old Caley, who has been … View more
UPDATE:
December 16
12.17pm

A Police spokesperson has informed Neighbourly that Caley has been found safe and well.
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Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 17-year-old Caley, who has been missing since Sunday afternoon.

What you need to know:
- Caley left a Judgeford property on December 13, driving northbound in a green Daihatsu Sirion registration EPQ566.
- She was wearing a light blue/grey hooded sweatshirt and black leggings.
- She is around 168cm tall, medium build and has long blond hair.

Members of the public who have seen Caley or have any other information about where she might be, can call Police on 105 quoting file number 201214/7520.

1379 days ago

Houses next to the railway tracks... noisy or convenient?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason … View more
Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason you bought there?

If you can answer any of those questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name and details. Have a great day!

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1385 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A colourful photo this week but where is it?

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1380 days ago

Changes to Rubbish and Recycling

Hutt City Council

If you live in Lower Hutt, be sure to check your Hutt City Council rates bill to find out how to choose your bins ahead of next year’s upgrade to rubbish and recycling.

Let us know your choices before 31 January 2021.
Find out more

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1380 days ago

Buyers block street as 400 punters flock to open home over three days

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A house seller has called Lower Hutt’s housing market ridiculous after 400 hopeful buyers turned up to inspect his 1950s weatherboard home.
An hour before last month’s first open home at the Witako St property, Rory Sheehan​ says people were already lingering outside.
The 511sqm property has … View more
A house seller has called Lower Hutt’s housing market ridiculous after 400 hopeful buyers turned up to inspect his 1950s weatherboard home.
An hour before last month’s first open home at the Witako St property, Rory Sheehan​ says people were already lingering outside.
The 511sqm property has an RV of $870,000 had 18 offers and eventually sold for $1.315 million.

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1383 days ago

What is the best quote of the year?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Massey University's top 10 quotes of the year

“Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly.” – The Buchanan family in their music video that went viral during lockdown
* “When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke." – Judith Collins on how… View more
Massey University's top 10 quotes of the year

“Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly.” – The Buchanan family in their music video that went viral during lockdown
* “When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke." – Judith Collins on how people can tell whether she is joking or being serious
* “I am the orange face you can trust." – Orange-fronted parakeet requesting votes in Bird of the Year competition
* “There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today.” – Dr Ashley Bloomfield at press conferences throughout the year
* “The Aussies can have Russell Crowe, but they can’t have our buzzy bee.” – Simon Beattie after The Crown shifted the New Zealand buzzy bee scene to Australia
* “Let it be known these tears are not for you.” – Sara Qasem speaking to the Christchurch Mosque gunman in her victim impact statement
* “I did a little dance.” – Jacinda Ardern when asked how she reacted when New Zealand had zero active cases of Covid-19 for the first time
* “You're on mute.” – Most New Zealanders on Zoom from March 2020 onwards
* “Put your jazz cabbage away people.” – Hilary Barry on referendum results showing New Zealanders voted against legalising cannabis
* “It really highlights how three-ply soft we've become as a species.” – psychology professor Marc Wilson on stockpiling toilet paper during lockdown

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1380 days ago

Sound Absorption

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

That tiny crack that runs around your door transmits more sound than you would know.

Noise is a daily occurrence that we all endure to a certain degree from noisy kettles, screaming children, loud TVs and the deafening thud of a bass. There’s sometimes little peace in ones day. Ongoing … View more
That tiny crack that runs around your door transmits more sound than you would know.

Noise is a daily occurrence that we all endure to a certain degree from noisy kettles, screaming children, loud TVs and the deafening thud of a bass. There’s sometimes little peace in ones day. Ongoing excessive noise is not only aggravating it can actually be harmful to your ears and has a significant impact on the way our spaces work in the home.


When it comes to residential design, the acoustics, (the way in which the structural characteristics of a space relate to how well sound can be heard) although a key design feature, are rarely considered during the building process and sometimes only tackled during a renovation.


Soundwaves seep through doors, windows, ceilings and cracks, so how do you reduce unwanted sound from affecting your day to day activities?


Hard flat surfaces tend to bounce sound waves around, sometimes creating a lasting echo effect if the surfaces are parallel walls. The softer and less uniform the surface, the less opportunity sound has to bounce off. Textiles, including drapery and upholstered furniture and furnishings not only deliver a design aesthetic they also play a significant role in the absorption of sound.


However not all textiles have equal sound absorption qualities however. The level of sound absorption is dependent upon a textile’s weight, composition, and/or construction. Generally (due to the large vertical mass) drapery provides the main textile source of sound absorption however, there are several other ways to achieve this.


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

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1385 days ago

Open Homes: A necessary nightmare

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

So, I spent a weekend hitting the open homes and seeing what it's like to try to buy as a solo person. Folks, it's tough out there... As an older, single person, it's really tough. Take a look at how I found "the churn" and let me know how it compares to your experience.

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1383 days ago

Dairy owner chases man with gun

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Don't mess with Paksha Mukesh Patel.​
The plucky Hastings dairy owner chased an armed robber out of her dairy after he demanded money.
Patel said she was a “little bit scared” during the ordeal, but wanted to protect what was hers.

1380 days ago

HVHS principal Ross Sinclair will be misssed

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Hutt Valley High School community is mourning the death of popular principal Ross Sinclair.
Sinclair, who had been ill for more than a year and had taken leave from the school about six weeks ago, died on the weekend.
Sinclair was 65. He is survived by wife Annabelle, and children Alexander, … View more
The Hutt Valley High School community is mourning the death of popular principal Ross Sinclair.
Sinclair, who had been ill for more than a year and had taken leave from the school about six weeks ago, died on the weekend.
Sinclair was 65. He is survived by wife Annabelle, and children Alexander, Charlotte and Emily.

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1384 days ago

A 30sqm home in the Wairarapa has sold for almost $600,000

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Yes, the headline is right. A 30sqm home in the Wairarapa on a 447sqm section in Daniel St, Martinborough, sold at auction for $595,000.
Tremain Real Estate sales consultant Pete Sykes said the price was “up there”, given the size of the land and the building.
“It is a bit unusual but the … View more
Yes, the headline is right. A 30sqm home in the Wairarapa on a 447sqm section in Daniel St, Martinborough, sold at auction for $595,000.
Tremain Real Estate sales consultant Pete Sykes said the price was “up there”, given the size of the land and the building.
“It is a bit unusual but the market has been bit unusual since Covid.”
Do you think prices in the region have hit a peak yet or will prices continue to rise?

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