Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

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2141 days ago

Table Tennis Table

Zara from Petone

Free to a good home.

Must be picked up from Petone.

Does not fold down, table is in two parts (split down the middle).

Comes with a net.

1520 wide x 2755 long x 760 high

Free

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2142 days ago

Found Kitten on Kowhai Street

Dotty from Naenae

****Update*****
7/1/2019 @ 1.04 pm
Owners have been in touch and collected their wee man “Mīharo”
this name translates to surprise/amazement/awe, they have been away for two weeks and left him with a friend/neighbour, he is loved I can see that, she was surprised he was covered in Fleas as … View more
****Update*****
7/1/2019 @ 1.04 pm
Owners have been in touch and collected their wee man “Mīharo”
this name translates to surprise/amazement/awe, they have been away for two weeks and left him with a friend/neighbour, he is loved I can see that, she was surprised he was covered in Fleas as they had taken him to the vet prior. He’s with his family now, they live on Hewer Cres also, and they’re happy to have him
Back.
****post closed****





Hello neighbours
I live on Hewer Crescent,
My neighbour had a door knock, asking if she had lost a kitten because this lovely lady had found one and was trying to find the owner, and has left the kitten with her, my neighbour called me as she has more than enough cats in her care, and asked if I could help, so I now have said kitten who was named Miss Potts
(all though he’s a boy so we’ll call him Mr Potts)
the kitten is black and white, male, approx 6 weeks old, kitten is riddled with fleas, has the squirts and has worms, I’ve given it a worm tablet, I’m not sure yet if I’ll give it flea treatment (as I’ll need to break open a dose and only use a small
Portion of it, but I’m urgently looking for the owners, please call me 021-060-2701 we can’t keep kitty here for long, as my cats stress and last stress he had ended up with him in cat hospital and now has regularly occurring urinary infections which cost $200 each vet visit! (Sorry for that history lesson)
I will have to take the kitty to a cat rescue, tomorrow afternoon if I haven’t heard from the owners.
Please share post, thanks

2142 days ago

Out riding with your mates this summer?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!

Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and … View more
There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!

Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and plan your stops along the way. If you find yourself ahead of the group slow down and wait for others to catch up. And as always, ride your own ride and stay Shiny Side Up!
Book your on-road coaching

2142 days ago

4 Typical Solvable Relationship Problems

Ann from Relationship Wellbeing Specialist

Any seasoned counselor will tell you that even the happiest couples have problems. In fact, Dr. John Gottman, famous marriage researcher and author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, has identified four of the most typical areas of solvable marital conflict: technology, work stress, … View moreAny seasoned counselor will tell you that even the happiest couples have problems. In fact, Dr. John Gottman, famous marriage researcher and author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, has identified four of the most typical areas of solvable marital conflict: technology, work stress, money, and housework.

While something such as housework may seem like no big deal, there is emotional importance attached to these tasks that deepens our bond when they are accomplished. When these tasks are not accomplished, partners no longer feel like a safe haven for each other in the chaos of life—rather they make life for each other feel even more chaotic.

Disconnecting from distractions
Cultivating emotional connection and intimacy in the age of our attention economy has become a difficult task for couples. Take a moment and ask yourself: how much time do you think couples spend or should spent talking with each other?

In a research study on young couples in Los Angeles, the average amount of time partners engaged in face-to-face conversation was 35 minutes… a week!

Solution: If your lover is complaining that you’re more focused on your phone than your relationship, that’s an issue you need to take seriously, even if you don’t agree. The fastest solution is to sit down together and create a tech agreement.

This could be an agreement that both partners will not text, check email, or update their social profiles during specific times of the day or particular events, such as date night, mealtime, or when either of you needs to talk. It’s vital that this agreement feels fair to both of you.

Bringing work stress home
Many couples never think to discuss how they de-stress after work, but the way we handle—or don’t handle—work stress at the end of the day can cause unnecessary conflict.
Solution: Discuss your end-of-the-day routine with each other.

Money
One of the most common areas of conflicts in marriage is about money, how to spend it, and how to save for the things that truly matter. Whether your bank account is full or you’re just getting by, you are bound to have conflict over money since money is so symbolic of our emotional needs. Balancing the emotional realities of money can be work for any couple since our feelings about money are so personal.
Solution: Most arguments about money are not actually about money. So, go beneath the dollar value to understand what money means to each of you. Before budgeting take time to have a constructive conversation about money and discuss any financial gridlock issues. After that, take time to prioritize your spending and then lay out an action plan for financial freedom.

Housework
When couples don’t do their agreed-upon share of the housework, issues in all aspects of the relationship may be impacted. One partner is left feeling disrespected and unsupported, which leads to resentment and ultimately a less satisfying relationship.

Solution: Have a conversation about housework and split up chores so it feels fair to both partners. Create a list to determine who should do what. Use this list talk about how things are currently handled and how you would like them to be handled. Some items to include: car care, child care, finances, food, house cleaning, and house projects.

According to Dr. John Gottman, “Women find a man’s willingness to do housework extremely erotic.” When the man does his share to maintain the home, both partners report a more fulfilling sex life than in marriages where the wife believes her husband is not doing his share. How’s that for motivation to get off the couch?

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2143 days ago

Dry Aged Beef steaks

Kiwi Halal Meats from Kiwi Halal Meats

We are selling dry aged beef which has been aged over 4 weeks۔ Nice flavor and beautiful smell۔ reasonably priced۔

Kiwi Halal Meats

Negotiable

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2143 days ago

Piano bench stool $40

Yuwin from Hutt Central

Piano bench stool $40

Negotiable

2145 days ago

Paying the price of summer

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most … View more
The Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most expensive takeaway fish and chips you have come across?

[Note, if you'd prefer we didn't quote you in our articles on Neighbourly or Stuff.co.nz, please mark your post "NQ"]

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2144 days ago

FOR SALE! MUST GO QUICK! Dozen Oranges. 2kg worth for $4!!

Trisha from Avalon

Our family farm has had a massive orange grown this year and we have so much oranges, grapefruits, mandarins and lemons we cant keep up with it all. So selling them for $3 a bag. In the supermarket you can get $4.50 for a kg.

In a bag you get 12 oranges which is about 2-2.5kg a bag. They … View more
Our family farm has had a massive orange grown this year and we have so much oranges, grapefruits, mandarins and lemons we cant keep up with it all. So selling them for $3 a bag. In the supermarket you can get $4.50 for a kg.

In a bag you get 12 oranges which is about 2-2.5kg a bag. They haven’t been sprayed with any fertilisers or pesticides. They have also been washed!

Bring a bag when pick up. I don’t have many plastic bags available.

Price: $3

2145 days ago

Dishonesty threatens NZ's honesty stalls

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.
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Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.

One grower-family was targeted with a spate of $100 per day thefts.

But out-of-pocket growers have pledged to continue; keeping the "Kiwi tradition" alive, in spite of thieves.

To read more, click here.

Do you make the most of honesty stalls when you're driving throughout New Zealand?

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