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!

964 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Who can remember this?

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961 days ago

Style trends you need to know about for 2022

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

The 22 interior trends we’ll be seeing everywhere this year

1. Taste of Morocco
Warm saturated colour palettes, oodles of texture and intricate detailing are inspirations drawn from the North African nation. Rebecca Jones, design manager for Adairs, says to look out for Moroccan textiles and … View more
The 22 interior trends we’ll be seeing everywhere this year

1. Taste of Morocco
Warm saturated colour palettes, oodles of texture and intricate detailing are inspirations drawn from the North African nation. Rebecca Jones, design manager for Adairs, says to look out for Moroccan textiles and textural embroidery. Team them with decorative tiling, intricate lantern pendants and bright clashing colours to immerse yourself in this beautifully opulent style.

2. Cuddle in
“Plump styled interiors are squishy, cuddly and comforting,” says Laura Heynike, director of Pocketspace Interiors. Think round, curvy and wavy shapes with soft and organic materials in hues of mellow caramel, raspberry and chocolate. Davina Harper, Dulux colour specialist agrees, “Interiors are rich and sensual with essential depth. A decadent look reflects our mood since the pandemic with hyper-feminine aspects in curves and sumptuous materials.”

3. Finger tiles
You might know them by their other name; Kit Kat tiles. This style of tile, slim and petite, adds colour and texture to a space without overpowering it. Prepare to see many more of these on kitchen splashbacks or in the bathroom.

4. Home office
“Work from home is here to stay, in some way, shape or form,” says Dulux’s Davina Harper. So, expect to see the WFH office go from a small desk squished awkwardly in the corner of the living room, to a dedicated workspace with colour, and style to ensure the right mood and ambience for a proper nine-to-five slog.

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

961 days ago

Bat roosting box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

This easy DIY project finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood provides a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat.

Find out how to create your own.

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963 days ago

Sunrise of over Wellington today

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Simon Woolf posted this lovely pictue,
"This is an unusual pic as it's normally sunsets where we get resounding skies. Today was pretty striking. This is image is also a pure capture, taken on my HUAWEI P30Pro."

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963 days ago

Karori/Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors

Peter from Karori

Kia ora,

Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, Northland, Wilton, Ngaio and Wadestown.

We will be meeting twice monthly, at 10.30am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Huntleigh Home, and the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm at … View more
Kia ora,

Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, Northland, Wilton, Ngaio and Wadestown.

We will be meeting twice monthly, at 10.30am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Huntleigh Home, and the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm at Karori Community Centre

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 8th February at 10.30am at Huntleigh Home, 221 Karori Road (In the Recreation Room, just past the kitchen);

We look forward to meeting all fellow stroke survivors, carers and friends and discussing how we are getting on.
Nga mihi,
Peter Macleod
Convenor

963 days ago

Tips for a Fresher Looking Natural Fibre Rug

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

1) Clean your rug on a regular basis. This may seem like an obvious thing to state, but you should know that it is much easier for dirt particles to become entangled in natural fibre carpeting than it is with their synthetic counterparts. To this end, make sure to regularly vacuum your rug using … View more1) Clean your rug on a regular basis. This may seem like an obvious thing to state, but you should know that it is much easier for dirt particles to become entangled in natural fibre carpeting than it is with their synthetic counterparts. To this end, make sure to regularly vacuum your rug using the appropriate upholstery attachment. Other methods you can try is shaking the rug to remove debris, or hanging it up outside and dusting it with a tennis racket, big stick, etc.

2) Use a damp towel to remedy curled rug corners. If you have been using your natural carpeting as an area rug, especially in high traffic areas, you will sooner or later notice that its corners have started to curl. To fix this, simply dampen the curled area with an evenly spread damp towel, place some weights on top, and leave it overnight. Keep in mind that you may have to repeat this process a few more times, depending on how long your rug had its corners curled.

3) Cut sprouting fibres using shears. Since most natural fibre rugs are braided and sewn by hand, they are very prone to sprouting. This goes double for jute, which has shorter fibres. To remedy this, simply use shears to clip down the fibres that have already stuck out from the rug surface. The good news is that, with time, the fibres will “settle in” and you will no longer have to use your scissors as much.

4) Always contact a manufacturer for advice on cleaning specific stains. If you cannot identify the stain on your rug, or it needs a more thorough cleaning overall, we highly encourage you to seek out the original manufacturer for specific cleaning recommendations, since most companies treat the fibres of their natural products differently.

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

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964 days ago

Is Hokitika the friendliest town in NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View more
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?

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963 days ago

Db4dance school

Debbie from Brooklyn

Fun and exercise to help children's well-being- mentally and physically.
Enrolments open for Term 1 commencing February 16th 2022
Pre-school, Ballet and Jazz 5-8yrs in Brooklyn, Wellington
Visit www.db4dance.co.nz... for more information
Email- info@db4dance.co.nz for any queries and to … View more
Fun and exercise to help children's well-being- mentally and physically.
Enrolments open for Term 1 commencing February 16th 2022
Pre-school, Ballet and Jazz 5-8yrs in Brooklyn, Wellington
Visit www.db4dance.co.nz... for more information
Email- info@db4dance.co.nz for any queries and to enrol

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963 days ago

Community Garage Sale

Letetia Cheetham from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

GARAGE SALE UPDATE:

Unfortunately, under the current circumstances, our team have made the decision to cancel the February Garage Sale.

This decision was made due to the increasing risk of the Omicron variant and how easily it can spread. We wish to keep our community safe and thank you for … View more
GARAGE SALE UPDATE:

Unfortunately, under the current circumstances, our team have made the decision to cancel the February Garage Sale.

This decision was made due to the increasing risk of the Omicron variant and how easily it can spread. We wish to keep our community safe and thank you for your understanding.

We have started to plan with hopes that this will pass, and with our fingers crossed 🤞 our Garage Sale can go ahead on 12th of March.

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963 days ago

World Read Aloud Day

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

World Read Aloud Day is about celebrating the power of reading aloud. It encourages children and adults to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud!
The best way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day is to read a book to someone. Whether it's one person or 100 people, sharing a story with … View more
World Read Aloud Day is about celebrating the power of reading aloud. It encourages children and adults to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud!
The best way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day is to read a book to someone. Whether it's one person or 100 people, sharing a story with your own voice is what the day is all about.

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965 days ago

Original Art Prints Available

Jacqueline from Kelburn

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jacqui and I’m and an artist based in Wellington. Due to Covid my job has taken a huge hit so I have decided to put my newly found time into sharing my art.
I have made original prints of my work available for sale. The link below will take you to my store.

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Hi Everyone,

My name is Jacqui and I’m and an artist based in Wellington. Due to Covid my job has taken a huge hit so I have decided to put my newly found time into sharing my art.
I have made original prints of my work available for sale. The link below will take you to my store.

jacquiloudon.com

If you know of any stores in Wellington that might be interested in stocking or advertising prints I would love to know.

Thanks for any and all support in these strange times 😊

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964 days ago

Have you seen Cleveland Miller?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Have you seen Cleveland Miller? Police are appealing to the public for information about the whereabouts of Cleveland Miller, 19, who has a warrant to arrest. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call Police on 105, quoting file number 220129/3807.

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964 days ago

Welcome to the year of the Tiger!

The Team from NZ Compare

The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!

Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. … View more
The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!

Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. Let's go show them some love Neighbours!

Click 'read more' below to head over to the NZ Compare Facebook page and leave a comment on our Lunar Post telling us what awesome local you'd support if you won.

We hope this Chinese New Year will be filled with happiness, prosperity, and many precious moments with your loved ones.

Entries close midnight 8th February 2022.

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965 days ago

Enrol at Whitby Collegiate

Whitby Collegiate

Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.

• Small classes.
• Nationally ranked academic results.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Johnsonville … View more
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.

• Small classes.
• Nationally ranked academic results.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Johnsonville and the Hutt Valley.

Limited spaces are still available in 2022. Enrolments are now open for 2023.

To apply to enrol, or for more information on booking a school tour and our open days go to whitbycollegiate.school.nz
Find out more

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965 days ago

Keys

Penny from Brooklyn

Keys left in letter box on McKinley Crescent pm if they are yours

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