Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

Introduce yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page.

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

467 days ago

Free pink musical baby swing

Janet from Woburn

Pink musical baby swing in good condition, but we have lost electricity cable so you would have to buy 6 volt electrical cable

Free

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469 days ago

Artificial Grass from Warehouse

Colleen from Epuni

1m × 3m × 10mm. Having a garage clear out.

Free

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469 days ago

Assorted wood planks

Colleen from Epuni

Various lengths and thicknesses and some stakes. Having a garage clear out.

Free

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470 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey … View more
This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey teal/tētē-moroiti (Anas gracilis) on Henley Lake in Masterton. Bird #40 in 2023."

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470 days ago
470 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
Learn more

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471 days ago

Reconnecting to internet

Jennie from Wainuiomata

Help Please,been away for a month and can't reconnect my phone to my internet provider,I'm not techno savvy and am stumped,willing to pay someone who can help,thankyou

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471 days ago

Upright piano

Hedda from Wainuiomata

Hi, I have a very good, re-conditioned John Brinsmead upright piano that I would like to go to a community group, nursing home, school etc for free. It is in excellent condition & is a lovely piece of furniture.
It plays very well but would need re-tuning after travelling to it's new … View more
Hi, I have a very good, re-conditioned John Brinsmead upright piano that I would like to go to a community group, nursing home, school etc for free. It is in excellent condition & is a lovely piece of furniture.
It plays very well but would need re-tuning after travelling to it's new home. Piano is in Wainui at present; I am downsizing so would like to see this lovely piano go to a new home.
Please call 021 212 2429 to discuss.

Free

473 days ago

Poll: Should all homes have curtains?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View more
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?

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

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Should all homes have curtains?
  • 78.5% Yes - it should be a must
    78.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No - it should be up to the landlord
    13.9% Complete
  • 7.6% I'd need more information
    7.6% Complete
2481 votes
471 days ago

AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa

Chamber Music New Zealand

Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions … View more
Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions both new and old, stories past and present, and bringing together different cultural practices and perspectives. The concert will feature material from their debut album as well as new improvisational pieces, where listeners are encouraged to move beyond convention into new sonic territory.
Find out more

472 days ago

Waterproof fitted single electric blanket

Jo from Naenae

Hi I have a waterproof electric blanket u can wash it as the cords clip off the blanket. I used it for my son but that was a while ago now so it's just collecting dust
Paid 100 for it so selling it for 50 Ono
Pick up Naenae or send or deliver at your expense

Price: $50

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472 days ago

Peppa pig curtains

Jo from Naenae

Hi I have some peppa pig curtains my girl has out grown in good condition fits most normal size windows. Pick up Naenae or deliver at your expense

Price: $40

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472 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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472 days ago

Messy Gardens

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Lower Hutt

The grass is overgrown, the bushes are too,
The flowers grow out of place, just like they want to do,
It's a battle I can't win, no matter how I try,
I'II leave my garden as is, and let natures choice try !
Call us today on 0272430951

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