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A big THANKS to all our customers - Canstar Blue have just awarded Electric Kiwi the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Retailers.
If you are also interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day,
then jump on over … View moreA big THANKS to all our customers - Canstar Blue have just awarded Electric Kiwi the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Retailers.
If you are also interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day,
then jump on over and see why a smaller smarter power company could be better for you.
Have you heard of Paverpol and all the things you can create with it?! If you are on Facebook check out Creations by Katrose to see what you could create in a Workshop or even at your own place with a bunch of friends. Next Workshop is in Upper Hutt is 27th May!
COME AND GIVE IT A GO!
Beginners classes for adults and teens.
Slab pots and pinch pots and coil pots and more.
Get creative and learn a new skill to enjoy!
Useful things for use in your home or make some lovely gifts too.
Hand building classes
6 Weeks on Thursdays Starting 25 May. 7 - … View moreCOME AND GIVE IT A GO!
Beginners classes for adults and teens.
Slab pots and pinch pots and coil pots and more.
Get creative and learn a new skill to enjoy!
Useful things for use in your home or make some lovely gifts too.
Hand building classes
6 Weeks on Thursdays Starting 25 May. 7 - 9pm
$140 includes basic materials and firing.
Upper Hutt Art Society. Ward St Upper Hutt
Phone Rebecca for enquiries or to book 027 7287236
A few of the great creations made during our first classes.
We should have no need to tip service people in NZ.
We have generous minimum wages for all working sectors unlike the countries where tipping is outright encouraged/expected and in some instances, demanded.
For instance, I think its New York where the minimum wage for waitresses is $2.50 an … View moreWe should have no need to tip service people in NZ.
We have generous minimum wages for all working sectors unlike the countries where tipping is outright encouraged/expected and in some instances, demanded.
For instance, I think its New York where the minimum wage for waitresses is $2.50 an hour. So tipping brings up their weekly earnings to something more in keeping with survival.
Here as in Australia, the minimum wage is in excess of $15 an hour and in many instances the staff get higher paid.
So we have a different system for earning wages than does many countries and thus we don't have to tip and should not be "forced" to do so. We have many people using services who are themselves on the minimum wage or not far removed. We don't need to make it any more expensive for them.
Our New Home Builders Information Sessions are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. Completely FREE, sessions are designed for new builders with all budgets and levels of experience. Your local Jennian team will cover off:
• How best… View moreOur New Home Builders Information Sessions are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. Completely FREE, sessions are designed for new builders with all budgets and levels of experience. Your local Jennian team will cover off:
• How best to establish your construction budget
• How to avoid hidden costs
• Easy ways to save money by building an environmentally friendly home
• How to plan a home you've always wanted
We love sharing our construction industry and knowledge to ensure every home building journey is a good one. Come along with any questions you might have and learn how to avoid ‘OH NO’ moments. Find out more at jennianinfo.com
Thanks to everyone for their feedback it is very much appreciated.
Your voices are critically important. If we don’t speak out our policy makers will say that we don’t mind or we don’t care. If you have any ideas on how we can be better heard by Council I would love to hear them!
I am … View moreThanks to everyone for their feedback it is very much appreciated.
Your voices are critically important. If we don’t speak out our policy makers will say that we don’t mind or we don’t care. If you have any ideas on how we can be better heard by Council I would love to hear them!
I am only one person and our policy makers are impressed most by numbers, the more of us that speak up the better.
Auckland City Council is looking to close Libraries (no matter what they say) as part of ‘across the board’ cost cutting! Libraries are a soft target.
I know from experience that the current library trendy changes are unprofessional and not even a valid system - I know that instituting ‘trendy new philosophies’ is a way of disguising other agenda – I know that counting numbers is a way to make a case for downgrading or disappearing a service! Does our Council have an undeclared agenda? I believe so!
We all always used have equal access to all the books in the Library under the traditional system, and we all managed to borrow books. We were always able to choose to explore other genre, the books were/are always there. It only needed us to go down an aisle that we hadn’t been down before.
• I and others like me, now have had our choices taken away we now have no choice but to trawl at length through every genre, eliminating everything we don’t want.
For those of us whose natural style of search is systematic genre based and for those of us who only read one or two genre the new layout is a messy, confined, time consuming, a mind numbing maze. Spots on spines won’t help as we still have to look through the whole of fiction looking for them. A public library is a ratepayer funded community service and should include and be accessible to all members of the community, as it once very recently was, and the traditional libraries still are! 300 Public Libraries in NZ only 30 have adopted this philosophy.
I don’t mind change and actively support change, as long it a result of a consultative process which results in including and being accessible to more people. The new layout is not as inclusive or accessible as it was prior to the trendy changes.
My Blog documents my interaction with Council and more details.
Are you helping families and young people within your community and in need of more funds for your project? Our store is now calling for applications to our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year $529,814 was raised for 279 community partners. For more information… View moreAre you helping families and young people within your community and in need of more funds for your project? Our store is now calling for applications to our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year $529,814 was raised for 279 community partners. For more information and to begin the application process follow the link below. Applications close on the 16th of June.
www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz...
Switch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 … View moreSwitch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 months free bottle rental on a flexible plan with no term. Offer ends 31 July 2017. Terms and conditions apply.
Free for pick up , you can only buy the capsules online as far as I know , only used a few time in good working order , pick up silverstream
Quick Sale $300. Breville BES860 Coffee Machine in as new working condition. $900 new. It is in 100% working condition and I will even give you free coffee making lessons with it when you collect. The BES860 is an amazing machine and won a coffee taste challenge on Fair Go a few years ago against a… View moreQuick Sale $300. Breville BES860 Coffee Machine in as new working condition. $900 new. It is in 100% working condition and I will even give you free coffee making lessons with it when you collect. The BES860 is an amazing machine and won a coffee taste challenge on Fair Go a few years ago against a professional barista on their $10,000 machine. Save BIG$$ by making your own coffee at home rather than buying in cafes.. you'll soon learn you can make better coffee!! (This machine cost 3x the asking price when new)
We're looking for women who go beyond their formal roles and make a difference in the lives of everyday New Zealanders – this maybe someone you work with, live with, or even yourself.
With limited time until nominations close, don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a … View moreWe're looking for women who go beyond their formal roles and make a difference in the lives of everyday New Zealanders – this maybe someone you work with, live with, or even yourself.
With limited time until nominations close, don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving women you know by midnight, Sunday 28 May. Make your nomination now. Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
Hello neighbours! Visit Home & Interiors and find two halls packed with inspiration and unique products, plus an exciting array of exhibitors offering their expert advice on the hottest home trends. Discuss your project, gather ideas and avoid mistakes by learning directly from the industry … View moreHello neighbours! Visit Home & Interiors and find two halls packed with inspiration and unique products, plus an exciting array of exhibitors offering their expert advice on the hottest home trends. Discuss your project, gather ideas and avoid mistakes by learning directly from the industry specialists.
Take advantage of special offers - only available at the show - and enjoy a friendly atmosphere at Wellington’s finest exhibition venue. 9-11 June, TSB Arena and Shed 6, Wellington. We would love to see you there!
Now open at 7 Exchange Street, Upper Hutt, The Good Yarn. Selling and displaying a collection of handmade fibre related craft items and other original pieces by local artists in the region. From weaving to knitted or crochet items such as shawls, quilts, baby clothing etc. Perfect for gifts and… View moreNow open at 7 Exchange Street, Upper Hutt, The Good Yarn. Selling and displaying a collection of handmade fibre related craft items and other original pieces by local artists in the region. From weaving to knitted or crochet items such as shawls, quilts, baby clothing etc. Perfect for gifts and to treat yourself.
Tuesdays-Saturdays 1pm to 4pm or by appointment 04 5284179.
Wellington Curtain Bank needs 300 more pairs of curtains before the end of winter to meet demand. Supported by Sustainability Trust, the Curtain Bank provides free, lined curtains to low-income families who need a hand to warm up their homes. We upcycle donated curtains and need a ready supply to … View moreWellington Curtain Bank needs 300 more pairs of curtains before the end of winter to meet demand. Supported by Sustainability Trust, the Curtain Bank provides free, lined curtains to low-income families who need a hand to warm up their homes. We upcycle donated curtains and need a ready supply to support the more than 500 families a year who apply for them. Donate your pre-loved curtains at: Sustainability Trust’s EcoCentre, Forresters Lane (off Tory St), open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 4.30pm, or click here for more drop off points.
It's too late for Upper Hutt, NZ, USA and the world for the Trump-affect to go away.
Donald Trump will not last the year but the "Trump Virus" has already done the damage and his poison will likely plunge us ( the human race) into the Third World War.
NZ will not fare worse in … View moreIt's too late for Upper Hutt, NZ, USA and the world for the Trump-affect to go away.
Donald Trump will not last the year but the "Trump Virus" has already done the damage and his poison will likely plunge us ( the human race) into the Third World War.
NZ will not fare worse in this scenario but the outlook is bleak.
We are all to blame for the rise of Trump. For example what is and has NZ leadership saying and doing about Trump and the Trump administration in the White House . Should we not have 'interfered' as much as possible during the 15 months of electioneering leading up to Trumps taking the Presidency through the warped democratic system of the USA?
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