Waterloo, Lower Hutt

857 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Wellington photographer Simon Woolf took this lovely photo of a kārearea near Te Anau.

"Before I had a chance to photograph it, it took off to a nearby clump of grass, and then after a few minutes actually in the grass flew back to the pole with a waxeye. What followed was straight out of … View more
Wellington photographer Simon Woolf took this lovely photo of a kārearea near Te Anau.

"Before I had a chance to photograph it, it took off to a nearby clump of grass, and then after a few minutes actually in the grass flew back to the pole with a waxeye. What followed was straight out of National Geographic."

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856 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Nelly

Reporter Community News

"Hey there, I'm Nelly. I am a very beautiful girl, and I know it. I can be a bit shy in new situations and when meeting new people, but it doesn't take long for me to warm up to my humans. I love getting love and affection from my humans, it makes me feel really happy. I would like … View more"Hey there, I'm Nelly. I am a very beautiful girl, and I know it. I can be a bit shy in new situations and when meeting new people, but it doesn't take long for me to warm up to my humans. I love getting love and affection from my humans, it makes me feel really happy. I would like to go to a quiet home where there may be a comfy couch for me to sleep on, and maybe even a lap that I can curl up on and keep you warm on a cold night. Due to my shyness, I won't be much fun in a home with young children as I like to live a peaceful life, older children may be okay, as long as they know when to give me some time and space to myself if I need it. I don't enjoy being in a room with other cats....I do have a medical waiver my new family will need to be made aware of."

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858 days ago

Old Lower Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

Griffins Biscuit factory. I recall taking Waiwhetu school trips with mine in tow, all of the kids got small bags to fill and Mother helpers got a huge bag to fill with broken biscuits. Those were the days.

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857 days ago

Facebook and photos.

Mike Barton from

What can I do if someone has posted a photo of me on Facebook without my permission?
If someone took a photograph of you in a public setting, they are probably not in breach of your privacy by publishing it. They could be in breach of your privacy if they did not get your permission to publish a … View more
What can I do if someone has posted a photo of me on Facebook without my permission?
If someone took a photograph of you in a public setting, they are probably not in breach of your privacy by publishing it. They could be in breach of your privacy if they did not get your permission to publish a photograph of you in your home, at your workplace, or to make it look like you do business with them.More... www.cab.org.nz...

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857 days ago

WIN with AO Travel and Stuff newspapers

Stuff

Hey Neighbours!

Australian Open and Stuff newspaper are giving you and a friend the chance to kick off grand slam season in Melbourne next year with an epic prize valued at over $8,000! Simply follow the link below and enter your details to be in to win.

Competition closes on Friday 12 … View more
Hey Neighbours!

Australian Open and Stuff newspaper are giving you and a friend the chance to kick off grand slam season in Melbourne next year with an epic prize valued at over $8,000! Simply follow the link below and enter your details to be in to win.

Competition closes on Friday 12 August 2022. Terms and conditions apply.
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857 days ago

Re-energise your morning with the Sunday Star-Times.

Stuff

Enjoy an Antipodes skincare duo (RRP$50) when you purchase a three-month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for just $52.

Subscribe at mags4gifts.co.nz antipodes Terms and conditions apply.
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857 days ago

D.M Painting & Decorating

Daniel from D.M Painting & Decorating

Part of a 5 bedroom property recently completed over 14 days ready for the owners to move in.

If you have a job that needs doing don't hesitate to get in touch for a free no obligation quote.

Thank you,

Dan 021 0263 7250
D.M Painting and decorating

857 days ago

RED CROSS BAKE WEEK IS SOON UPON US

Tamsin Matthews from Red Cross Shop Petone

We thought we would celebrate early. To help us celebrate our Red Cross “Bake Week” on the 1st August - 7th August, come in store, RED CROSS SHOP 169 JACKSON ST IN PETONE, mention you saw this promotion and receive 25% off all baking utensils

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU

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887 days ago

Is your broadband bill about to increase? Don't throw money away.

NZ Compare

Spark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.

Information collated by our research team has found that tens of thousands of Kiwis are still missing out on hundreds of dollars of savings … View more
Spark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.

Information collated by our research team has found that tens of thousands of Kiwis are still missing out on hundreds of dollars of savings each year on their broadband bill, because they are failing to shop around for cheaper broadband plans.

We estimate that over 500,000 households would be able to pay less for their broadband each month but many consumers are unaware of the fact that they could be making these savings and people often don’t know where to start when looking for a change in broadband plan or provider.

This is where NZ Compare can help. Our websites are simple to use and if you need more help, our friendly, Auckland based, customer support centre can advise on the most suitable broadband plan for your needs and help talk you through the switch. With unlimited fibre broadband plans available for less than $60 a month why would you pay more?

Find out more at NZ Compare or call the team on 0508 226672

CORRECTION: This post has been amended to clarify that the price of fibre and copper broadband internet services will increase, and that the increase is between $3 and $5 a month, not only $5 a month on fibre broadband plans as previously posted. (Amended at 10.31am, June 23, 2022)

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857 days ago

Big clean-up

Reporter Community News

Residents in Lowry Bay are facing a big clean-up after the storm on Thursday.
What was the storm like for you and if you have any pictures please post them on Neighbourly?

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858 days ago

Create a statement

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Transform an old wooden easel with Resene paint into a statement piece for a glam office or homework desk!

Find out how to create your own.

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858 days ago

Don’t forget to enrol

Hutt City Council

Local elections are coming up soon - enrol before 12 August to receive voting papers in the mail.

You’re eligible to enrol & vote in Hutt City Council’s elections if you:

• are 18 years old or older on election day (8 October)
• are a NZ citizen or permanent resident
• have … View more
Local elections are coming up soon - enrol before 12 August to receive voting papers in the mail.

You’re eligible to enrol & vote in Hutt City Council’s elections if you:

• are 18 years old or older on election day (8 October)
• are a NZ citizen or permanent resident
• have lived in NZ for at least one year continuously, at some point in your life
• live in or own property within the Hutt City Council boundaries
• To enrol to vote or update your details, go to vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56.

For more information on the 2022 elections, go to hutt.city/elections
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858 days ago

Natures Bounty | Bast is Best

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants.

Bast fibres have been used to manufacture ropes, sacks, sails, and other industrial fabrics for hundreds of years. Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are… View more
Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants.

Bast fibres have been used to manufacture ropes, sacks, sails, and other industrial fabrics for hundreds of years. Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants. A sustainable choice, bast fibres support regenerative agricultural practices that can help the soil sequester carbon and as a natural resource, are entirely biodegradable. In this article we will investigate four of the most utilised bast fibres: flax, hemp, ramie, and jute.

Between the epidermis (the outermost layer of cells) and the core of the plant’s stems are soft, woody fibre bundles or strands which can be over one metre long. The strands are composed of individual filaments made up of cellulose and hemicellulose cells bonded together by pectin or lignin, a cohesive gum which strengthens the stem of the plant.

During harvest the stems are cut close to the ground and the fibres are separated either through a natural decomposition process called retting (engaging moisture and bacteria to rot away the gummy cellular tissues) or by decortication (peeling the stems manually or mechanically). After retting, the fibres can be mechanically extracted through a process known as scutching.

In contrast to bast fibres, leaf fibres are obtained from the leaves of monocotyledonous plants with parallel-veined leaves, such as grasses, lilies, orchids, and palms. The long, stiff fibres of plants including abaca, cantala, Mauritius hemp, and sisal are generally used to create cordage or ropes, however, due to labour-intensive harvesting processes they are used less frequently than synthetic options.

Flax (Linen): Famously grown across northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Ireland, flax is the most popular and strongest of the bast fibres. Wild flax fibres found in the Upper Palaeolithic layers of a Georgian cave indicate that humans have been crafting cords and weaving flax baskets for over 30,000 years.

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

859 days ago

Old Lower Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

Waiwhetu from the hills.

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859 days ago

Show on this weekend!

Pulse Exhibitions

We’re out to impress home owners and design lovers alike with amazing exhibitors. Offering only the highest quality exhibitors that cover a wide range of home related products and services.

Home & Interiors 2022 is the destination for new trends, products and services within the home … View more
We’re out to impress home owners and design lovers alike with amazing exhibitors. Offering only the highest quality exhibitors that cover a wide range of home related products and services.

Home & Interiors 2022 is the destination for new trends, products and services within the home building, furnishing, and design industries.

Show opens this Friday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm daily, $5 Entry.
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