Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

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DIY right first time #resenetip

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2157 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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2157 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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2158 days ago

CHRISTMAS LILIES

Laverna from Fairfield

I still have some pots of Christmas lilies for sale
Some $10 and some $5
Quite few pots have started to flower and I still have some with buds only .
Please message me if you are interested in a pot or 2.
Thanks

Price: $10

2158 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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2158 days ago

12 Days of ACC Christmas

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We want Kiwis to get out and enjoy Christmas, so what better way to get in the festive spirit than sharing our very own tongue-in-cheek 12 Days of ACC Christmas. Instead of encouraging people to be overly cautious during the silly season, we wanted to share our injury prevention tips in a more … View moreWe want Kiwis to get out and enjoy Christmas, so what better way to get in the festive spirit than sharing our very own tongue-in-cheek 12 Days of ACC Christmas. Instead of encouraging people to be overly cautious during the silly season, we wanted to share our injury prevention tips in a more interesting way.

Based on the traditional Christmas song we all know and love, we created a video series featuring 12 weird and not so wonderful injuries we saw from last Christmas, and tips on how to avoid them!

Give our 12 Days of ACC Christmas video series a watch. From everyone at ACC we hope you have a very Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Check out the videos

2158 days ago

Christmas shopping tips

The Team from Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and … View more
It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and preloaded cards here

Happy Christmas shopping from Consumer Protection ☺
Find out more!

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2159 days ago

The Light up the Hutt Christmas window decorating competition has wrapped up

Grace from Hutt City Council

🎄🎁🎅Congratulations to Moreland Fabrics Lower Hutt who won with their genius use of buttons, zips and threads in their display.🎄🎁🎅

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2159 days ago

Mayor comes under fire after motioning to demote councillor for criticism.

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

Mayor Ray Wallace has been accused of running a kangaroo court after moving to demote Councillor Campbell Barry for comments made about a swimming pool.
*If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the end of your post.

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2159 days ago

Car for Sale

Mignonne from Waiwhetu

Honda Domanie for sale $750 Negotiable, Goes perfectly. Failed worriment due to corrosion. Please call 02108258052 to arrange a time for inspection.

Price: $750

2159 days ago

Happy Holidays from NSNZ! 😘🎉✨

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New … View more
Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New Year.

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2159 days ago

Changes to kerbside collections this Christmas

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

*Wellington City Council*
Rubbish and recycling are not collected on Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Instead, the collection is moved to the Saturday that follows. On all other holidays, collection days are as normal. For more information, phone 04 499 4444.

Public holiday Alternative … View more
*Wellington City Council*
Rubbish and recycling are not collected on Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Instead, the collection is moved to the Saturday that follows. On all other holidays, collection days are as normal. For more information, phone 04 499 4444.

Public holiday Alternative collection date
Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2018 Saturday 29 December 2018
New Year's Day, Tuesday 1 January 2019 Saturday 5 January 2

*Hutt City Council*
This year Christmas and New Years fall on a Tuesday and our collectors are having the day off. To make sure your rubbish and recycling gets collected, we're doing a Christmas run on Saturday 22 December and a New Years run on Saturday 29 December. Please make sure your rubbish and recycling is on the kerb by 7.30am on these days. Read more here.

*Porirua City Council*
There will be no Christmas Day collection on Tuesday 25 December: if your rubbish and recycling is normally collected on a Tuesday, we're bringing forward your Tuesday, 25 December collection (Christmas Day) to Saturday, 22 December this year. Your collections will go back to normal again from Tuesday, 1 January.Read more here

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2159 days ago

Thank you!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As of 10am this morning, we've raised $5000 towards wasp control. The more we raise the more work we can do, so thank you to those who have already contributed. If you wish to donate and find out more about the project you can do so here givealittle.co.nz...

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