Aro Valley, Wellington

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

864 days ago

Want to go shopping without leaving your couch?

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!

PriceMe is NZ's largest comparison-shopping site, sounds fun right?! Whether … View more
NZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!

PriceMe is NZ's largest comparison-shopping site, sounds fun right?! Whether you're buying electronics, appliances, smartphones or watches, hair straighteners or any other everyday household or office product – find the best prices on PriceMe.

Make it your first stop, not an afterthought Neighbours!

Plus, you don’t need to leave the house! Shopping made simple, just how we like it.
Visit us

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865 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Carlos

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Meet Carlos, a male mixed breed who is 14 months old.

"Hi there, my name is Carlos or Mister Wiggle as they like to call me here at the SPCA. I am a bouncy dude that would love a home that loves larger-than-life personalities. I would love to go to a home where my owner is prepared to … View more
Meet Carlos, a male mixed breed who is 14 months old.

"Hi there, my name is Carlos or Mister Wiggle as they like to call me here at the SPCA. I am a bouncy dude that would love a home that loves larger-than-life personalities. I would love to go to a home where my owner is prepared to continue my basic training as I had none prior to SPCA. I am needing a routine where I am not left for more than 4 hours at a time, this is just to begin with, until I am more settled into my new home. I am wary to begin with, with strangers but with a suitable home I will be coming out of my shell in no time, like I have at the SPCA Teenagers or adults would be a good fit for me. I could go to a home with another dog, one that is social, loves a good play and happy to show me the ropes. I can be a bit enthusiastic when meeting other dogs so the dog would need to be patient with me. I may be able to live with a confident cat."

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865 days ago

Interior season is on! 🌟

Alta Painters Interiors from Alta Painters

Interior season is on! 🌟 Here is a bit of the behind-the-scenes of our amazing team working on our latest project!
If you are planning on getting your house looking great for this year give us a call for a free quote! 0211004950 or email us at altapaintersnz@gmail.com

865 days ago

Do Blackout Curtains Help With Sleep?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Do you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.

Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian … View more
Do you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.

Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is essentially your master ‘body clock’ that takes its cues from your general sleeping patterns, light exposure and temperature. This body clock starts facilitating the release of the sleep hormone melatonin about 2 hours before ‘bedtime’.

So, reducing your exposure to light at night time may help signal to your body that it’s time for bed and help you achieve a deeper sleep. This means you should be avoiding exposure to sunlight, reducing your screen time, and dimming the lights or lamps in your bedroom. Unless you live deeply rural, you will also need to find ways to reduce light from cars, streetlights and other homes entering your bedroom. That’s where blackout curtains come in.

What are blackout curtains?
Blackout curtain or lining fabric is made from dense, tightly woven materials that do not allow light through. Because the material is dense, blackout fabrics also have great insulation and noise-cancelling properties.

How blackout curtains help you get a better night’s sleep
When installed correctly, blackout curtains (or blackout curtain lining) almost completely stop external light entering your bedroom, and so contribute to an environment that allows a deeper sleep. They need to full cover the window frame for the blackout effect to work properly, so light doesn’t come through the sides. Blackout fabrics will also help reduce your energy bill and make it easier for you to control the temperature in your bedroom – another crucial factor for your circadian rhythm.

Blackout curtains will drastically improve sleep for night shift workers
If your job or lifestyle mean you need to get your rest during daylight hours, blackout curtains are a fantastic way to reduce light exposure and ‘trick’ your circadian rhythm into producing melatonin.

If you would like to add a blackout lining to your current curtains or book your curtains or blinds in for a maintenance clean, contact the team at Curtain Clean on 0800 579 0501.

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868 days ago

Removing a bath and replacing with a shower

Erin from Brooklyn

Hi Neighbours
Has anyone had this done and could you recommend who did this for you. Thanks very much
Erin

866 days ago

09/05/2022: WCC Annual Plan: three key areas-finance, housing and the Southern Landfill

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

The Draft Annual Plan is out for consultation. Three key areas for consideration are: council funding, council housing and the southern landfill. We strongly recommend and urge residents and ratepayers to have your say. There is a series of information boards set up at our local Brooklyn Community … View moreThe Draft Annual Plan is out for consultation. Three key areas for consideration are: council funding, council housing and the southern landfill. We strongly recommend and urge residents and ratepayers to have your say. There is a series of information boards set up at our local Brooklyn Community Centre located on Harrison St. Fill out a form there(submission box there), print off and post it in or fill attached form and email to WCC at annualplan@wcc.govt.nz. more information available . Submissions close Sunday the 15th. We urge you to make a submission.

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Annual Plan 2022 Consultation document.pdf Download View

Submission form for WCC 2022 Annual Plan as a PDF.pdf Download View

867 days ago

Register for Marsden’s Open Day, 15 May

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Families choose Marsden because children and young people flourish. Students experience small classes, exceptional teaching, and a warm and inclusive environment where they are known and nurtured. Proven wellbeing practices are intentionally woven through lessons and activities. The confidence and … View moreFamilies choose Marsden because children and young people flourish. Students experience small classes, exceptional teaching, and a warm and inclusive environment where they are known and nurtured. Proven wellbeing practices are intentionally woven through lessons and activities. The confidence and self-belief girls develop at Marsden, paired with the opportunity to be their very best both academically and in their co-curricular pursuits, prepares them to take their place in an exciting future. Register for Marsden’s Open Day, Sunday 15 May, 2 - 4pm.

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867 days ago

Does your business need a better broadband plan?

The Team from NZ Compare

Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free … View more
Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free to use website that will help you compare NZ broadband retailers that supply businesses just like yours!

NZ Compare is here to help Kiwi businesses find the right plan, the right provider, the right fit. Go visit Business Compare now!

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877 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature words and pictures from Louses Thomas.
"Believe me, madam, I am just as surprised to see you, but don't have the same feelings of delight. You will forgive me if I now turn and run screaming into the bushes. Common pheasant/ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) -… View more
This week we feature words and pictures from Louses Thomas.
"Believe me, madam, I am just as surprised to see you, but don't have the same feelings of delight. You will forgive me if I now turn and run screaming into the bushes. Common pheasant/ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) - a very brief surprise encounter yesterday on the path beside the Waimanu Lagoon in Waikanae. Bird #72 in 2022."

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867 days ago

Resilience Recipe

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

During challenging times, our habits and hard work can make or break us. Taking time to focus on our health and wellbeing help us build and maintain resilience. Here are 3 ingredients that we follow at NumberWorks'nWords, to achieve resilience!

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870 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and text from Louise Thomas.
"Swans in the winter air, A white perfection have" - W. H. Auden (he obviously never met a real swan, probably just admired them from a distance, and never actually had one in his face insisting on sharing his lunch).
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at Henley … View more
Words and text from Louise Thomas.
"Swans in the winter air, A white perfection have" - W. H. Auden (he obviously never met a real swan, probably just admired them from a distance, and never actually had one in his face insisting on sharing his lunch).
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at Henley Lake in Masterton - nobody has written a poem about this guy. Interesting aside - I read "Stop all the Clocks" at my father's funeral many years ago, it is still one of my favourites. Knowledge of swans aside, Auden was a genius. Bird #78 in 2022."

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869 days ago

Pet of the Day: Fajita from Petone

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

We have not had many photos lately so I am repeating this popular image from Victoria London.
"This is our pup Fajita from Lower Hutt. He is 1.5 years old and a total foodie which fits in well with our family." The pic attached was taken for his birthday in November because he is our … View more
We have not had many photos lately so I am repeating this popular image from Victoria London.
"This is our pup Fajita from Lower Hutt. He is 1.5 years old and a total foodie which fits in well with our family." The pic attached was taken for his birthday in November because he is our little prince and our world revolves around him and he knows it lol."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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868 days ago

Mother's Day

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Happy Mother's Day from the team at NumberWorks'nWords!

Today we honour mothers of all sorts - step mums, adoptive mums, birth mums, mothers of many, mothers of one, and every mother in between.

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868 days ago

07/05/2022: Some good news for citizen safety in Wellington...

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Kia ora,

"Police arrest man wanted in relation to Wellington shooting" - Statement to be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch:

Police have this evening arrested a 29-year-old man in relation to a shooting in central Wellington on 23 April.

The man had a warrant to … View more
Kia ora,

"Police arrest man wanted in relation to Wellington shooting" - Statement to be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch:

Police have this evening arrested a 29-year-old man in relation to a shooting in central Wellington on 23 April.

The man had a warrant to arrest for unlawful possession of a firearm.

He was taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant at a Flaxmere house tonight.

He will appear in Hasting District Court tomorrow (Saturday 7 May) on the firearms charge, and three charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Police have also arrested two associates of the man this evening - a 27-year-old woman and a 29-year-old woman.

Police are currently interviewing the two women and no charges have been laid as yet.

Earlier today, Police arrested an 18-year-old Porirua man, who is charged with common assault in relation to an incident that occurred immediately prior to the shooting.

He will appear in Wellington District Court on 12 May.

The two victims of the shooting who had been in a serious condition in ICU have now been moved onto wards and are both stable.

We know this incident was concerning to Wellington residents, particularly those who live in the central city. We are pleased to have apprehended those allegedly involved and hope these arrests provide some reassurance to our community.

I would also like to reiterate that while some of those involved in this incident have gang links, we do not believe this incident is part of an ongoing gang conflict or that there is any increased risk to the public.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre.

You can also view this release, including any additional images, on the NZ Police app or at: www.police.govt.nz...

Noho ora mai,

New Zealand Police.This email was sent to carl*** This is an automatically generated email, PLEASE do not reply (replies are not delivered). ***

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869 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Waikanae Beach is the place to find our House of the Week this week. If you're after a beach house with year long indoor-outdoor living, this is the one for you. For sale through Della Randall, read all about it in today's edition of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
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Waikanae Beach is the place to find our House of the Week this week. If you're after a beach house with year long indoor-outdoor living, this is the one for you. For sale through Della Randall, read all about it 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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