Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

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348 days ago

raising funds for charity SPCA Wgtn region

Byron from Naenae

only a few days to go - rain or shine as can be done in cars ... raffles coming $5/ticket for 100$ mad butcher voucher .... get the fam together and have some fun

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350 days ago

Poll: Are you confident in the new government coalition?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've finally got news of the government for the next three years. Are you feeling confident that this coalition can improve Aotearoa?

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

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Are you confident in the new government coalition?
  • 40.6% Yes, give them time
    40.6% Complete
  • 49.9% No, I'm worried
    49.9% Complete
  • 9.5% I'm not sure
    9.5% Complete
4102 votes
349 days ago

Santa Paws is back for 2023!

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

Hundreds of Christmas-ready pets were shared last year - and we're keen to see them again!

Whether it's your cat tangled in tinsel or your pooch by a pile of pressies, share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card.

All pets are welcome … View more
Hundreds of Christmas-ready pets were shared last year - and we're keen to see them again!

Whether it's your cat tangled in tinsel or your pooch by a pile of pressies, share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see festive snaps from around your neighbourhood too.

This is one of Neighbourly member's favourite campaigns so get involved and show your neighbours how adorable your Christmas pet is! Enter now.

Competition closes 21 December 2023 - winners announced early 2024!
Enter your pet now

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359 days ago

Electrician

Diane from Epuni

We had a young electrician yesterday to do a couple of electrical jobs for us. He arrived when he said he would and did a great job, even cleaned up after himself. His name is Jack and his number is 0277878474 if anyone is wanting electrical jobs done before Christmas.

349 days ago

Downsize to a richer, happier life

Bob Scott Retirement Village

What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to … View more
What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
When helping people to declutter, Peter never starts by focusing on the stuff itself. Every item in your home has a story, so the first step is to think about what that story is.

Maybe you’re thinking about downsizing as you approach retirement but still have all the artwork and toys and books that belonged to your now adult children, and don’t know what to do with them. Perhaps letting go of that old sports equipment means letting go of a vision you had of yourself that no longer fits who you are. Maybe you’re holding onto heirlooms you have no use for because you want to keep the memory of the person alive.

No matter what your situation is, it’s easier to declutter and downsize if you start by identifying the feelings that underlie your attachment to your stuff before tackling the stuff itself.

Click to read more.

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352 days ago

Draft District Plan could make your property unsellable

Rae from Maungaraki

haveyoursay@huttcity.govt.nz

Are you aware that the draft district plan could make your property totally unsellable?
Are you aware that many properties on the hillside suburbs will be listed as hazard prone?
Do you care about native conservation? Or climate change? Or water conservation?
Do … View more
haveyoursay@huttcity.govt.nz

Are you aware that the draft district plan could make your property totally unsellable?
Are you aware that many properties on the hillside suburbs will be listed as hazard prone?
Do you care about native conservation? Or climate change? Or water conservation?
Do you plan, one day, to subdivide your property for retirement income?
The District Plan proposes rezoning hillside properties from medium density to Large Lot... “where there are constraints... such as steep slopes or a lack of infrastructure.”
Your property may not be steep but if surrounding areas are, this is considered hazardous, and will impact your property values and saleability.
Council has asked for feedback. Have Your Say now BEFORE 15 December 2023. To the above email.
We have had ours. See below. You may have similar or additional issues. Read the draft plan now. And act.
“Our property has neither steep slopes nor lacks infrastructure; nor threatens hazards to others; unlike some properties bordering us.
The entities (Hutt City Council and Wellington Regional Council) must accept the legal and financial implications of knowingly permitting by-law/regulation breaches by property developers thereon to remove top soil down to the water table and replace it with 15 feet of erosion prone, slip prone, uncompacted, unretained clay to build on.....
New by-law needed: where Council/Developer breaches cause hazards such as steep, unretained, or tree stripped properties, or infrastructure damage; causing them to slip down onto existing properties, or cause flooding; requiring clearing and restoration, that neglect and/or breach of regulations should be remedied at the expense of developers/owners; if not the Councils.
Some years ago we were told the Council was retaining a native bush clad, steep, block of Council land on our western boundary to:
a) create a future water reservoir
b) include in native bush/bird and fauna 'restoration corridors' linked throughout the district; which delighted us.
Within a few years we discovered that block of land had been sold to a developer without public notification of any kind. So much for the birds etc. Have these "restoration/regenerative corridors' been removed from district plans. If so why? Short-sighted not only from a native conservation perspective but also in enhancing carbon sequestration for climate change. They should be restored.
Given the catastrophic state of Wellington's 40% water loss, decisions not to build reservoirs seems not only short sighted but unconscionable. These should be added to the District Plan.

350 days ago

Roadworks ahead

NZ Transport Agency

Want high visibility of Wellington Region State Highway Roadworks?

We carry out regular maintenance of the state highway network to connect the Wellington region.

To stay up to date on what’s happening in your area and plan ahead, sign up for email alerts
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350 days ago

7l White Gloss Exterior Paint

Colleen from Epuni

Solagard waterbased white gloss exterior paint. Self priming. 8l container, almost full , probably about 7l.

Price: $65

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350 days ago

Bathroom cabinet

Colleen from Epuni

Bathroom cabinet

Free

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350 days ago

Pair of Curtains

Colleen from Epuni

1.5 m wide when gathered and 1 m drop.

Price: $15

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350 days ago

Pair of thermal lined curtains.

Colleen from Epuni

Thermal lined curtains, good quality, very thick. A few blemishes at back from hooks and moisture on edges, but front in good condition.

Price: $20

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350 days ago

Pair of Thermal Lined Curtains

Colleen from Epuni

1.5 length, +/- 1.2 width

Price: $20

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350 days ago

Ladies Dancing Shoes

Colleen from Epuni

Black. Fit size UK7, but sticker is a 6.

Price: $15

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350 days ago

Wallpaper Stripper Zinsser DIF 650ml

Colleen from Epuni

Wallpaper Stripper Zinsser DIF 650ml

Price: $10

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