Paremata, Porirua

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

888 days ago

Can you help at Short Notice?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you ever walk past a business affected by Covid and wonder what you could do to help? We created Short Notice to link community members with spare time on their hands to surrounding businesses in need.

Whether you have a week, a day or an hour to volunteer, head to the … View more
Do you ever walk past a business affected by Covid and wonder what you could do to help? We created Short Notice to link community members with spare time on their hands to surrounding businesses in need.

Whether you have a week, a day or an hour to volunteer, head to the Short Notice community hub to introduce yourself and share how you can lend a hand.

If you're a business owner sign up for a FREE Premium Business listing to get access to Short Notice and let your community know what help you need.

Together, let's help keep our small businesses thriving!
Find out more

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889 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a newly refurbished three bedroom home in Porirua, for sale through Lisa Marie at Professionals. Check it out in today's edition of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in … View more
Our House of the Week this week is a newly refurbished three bedroom home in Porirua, for sale through Lisa Marie at Professionals. Check it out in today's edition of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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889 days ago

Get Upcycling and win in 2022!

Resene

It's time to unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so … View more
It's time to unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go all out! Check out some of the previous entires here.

Take part in the 2022 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Learn more

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889 days ago

Climate Change- a talk by Chris Paice

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Do you lie awake at night worrying about Global Warming? Personally, I don’t, but Philippa says it is because I am an unfeeling clod who does not care enough about our grandchildren. So I paid close attention to this week’s speaker, Chris Paice. He is a member of the Kāpiti Climate Change … View moreDo you lie awake at night worrying about Global Warming? Personally, I don’t, but Philippa says it is because I am an unfeeling clod who does not care enough about our grandchildren. So I paid close attention to this week’s speaker, Chris Paice. He is a member of the Kāpiti Climate Change Action Group who claims no expertise but is a sincere activist who thinks it’s about time we oldies stood up to be counted.

Chris started by asking members whether Climate Change is actually happening. We all agreed, except for one brave member who isn’t sure. Ten years ago the result would likely have been different.

Across NZ as a whole, it appears we are less convinced, and the business sector, in particular, is too complacent.

Awareness of Global Warming began around 1988 when NASA scientist James Hansen warned Congress about it. Margaret Thatcher backed him up in 1989 in a fiery speech to the UN.

Chris proceeded to describe the trends in global surface temperature, CO2 concentration, and sea-level rise, which are the key indicators we have to worry about.

The culprits are the use of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas) and the loss of CO2 garnering tree cover, especially in the tropics.

NZ will be badly affected by sea-level rise because we are an island with coastal populations. Adverse events will become much more frequent even on the most optimistic forecasts.

The problem is known and the evidence is there, but there are impediments to corrective action. There are lobby groups (eg the fossil fuel industry) sowing doubt, and vested interests both politically and individually.

Perhaps most importantly, short-term democratic cycles mean that politicians can postpone action and let some future governments deal with the problem. When horror scenarios are forecast for 2050 or 2100, it is hard to capture everyone’s attention, especially those of us who will be long dead.

The effects of a 1.5 or 2.0-degree rise in average surface temperature will be catastrophic. There will be a huge loss of plant and insect species, coral reef decline, and extreme heatwaves.

As individuals, there are some things we can do to help. We can be more aware, we can change our transport choices, we can ‘green’ our gardens, eat less meat and dairy, reduce our energy use, and compost our vegetable waste.

And of course, we can think more about our beautiful grandchildren.

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890 days ago

Speed limit of 50kph on Transmission Gully link roads to be reassessed

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

There is a move to change speed limits on roads connecting with Transmission Gully.
At present, motorists have to shift from the 100kph limit on the newly opened $1.25 billion stretch of State Highway 1 to 50kph on Te Ara Kāpehu and the Waitangirua Link Road.
Do you support changing the limits? … View more
There is a move to change speed limits on roads connecting with Transmission Gully.
At present, motorists have to shift from the 100kph limit on the newly opened $1.25 billion stretch of State Highway 1 to 50kph on Te Ara Kāpehu and the Waitangirua Link Road.
Do you support changing the limits? Please tell us what you thing and remember if you do not want your comments used by Stuff, please put NFP.

890 days ago

Do you have a great yam recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for yam recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before June 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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890 days ago

White 9-hole pigeon wardrobe

James from Aotea

120 * 120 * 35
Pick up at Aotea

Price: $10

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890 days ago

Make your own sculptural side table

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Ombre tones help create a gallery-worthy table. Choose tone on tone hues from the Resene Multifinish collection for a quick ombre look.

Find out how to create your own.

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890 days ago

Ikea Coffee Table

James from Aotea

Pick up at Aotea

Price: $20

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890 days ago

Ikea Coffee Table

James from Aotea

Pick up, Aotea

Price: $30

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890 days ago

Ikea coffee table

James from Aotea

Pick up, Aotea

Price: $30

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890 days ago

Road bike Giant CRX4 size small

Reinhard from Whitby

Road bike 46.5cm small frame in good condition.
Straight handlebar.
Will suit 155-175cm body length.
Maxxis Detonator tires (700 x 28c).
Shimano gears (8 x 3).
Seat post suspension.
Bar ends.
V-brakes.
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Road bike 46.5cm small frame in good condition.
Straight handlebar.
Will suit 155-175cm body length.
Maxxis Detonator tires (700 x 28c).
Shimano gears (8 x 3).
Seat post suspension.
Bar ends.
V-brakes.
Light alloy frame.
Light scratches.
Good for commuting, light tracks, gravel.
Fast and light bike.
Tidy.
Fully serviced.

Price: $325

892 days ago

Newsletter

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

Join us for a few moments of your day for Age Concern Wellington's latest newsletter...
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892 days ago

Two funny children's books

Jenny from Titahi Bay

Laugh Your Head Off Again - Andy Griffiths and other authors. $6 (hardback)
Funny kid for president - Matt Stanton. $5 (paperback)
Both are brand new in perfect condition.

Negotiable

893 days ago

Are you obsessed with your houseplants? Enter our Houseplant Hero competition!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View more
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.

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