Aro Valley, Wellington

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1107 days ago

Fireworks

Sharon from Karori

Please Karori people it is not Guy Fawkes yet, heard fireworks going off around our area last night. Please be considerate espeically with the animals. I have my dogs and cat all prepared for the night of the 5th when we are supposed to let them off but its a pain when people do it prior to the … View morePlease Karori people it is not Guy Fawkes yet, heard fireworks going off around our area last night. Please be considerate espeically with the animals. I have my dogs and cat all prepared for the night of the 5th when we are supposed to let them off but its a pain when people do it prior to the date and during the day beforet gets dark. They should be banned altogether.

1105 days ago

Lead contamination forces recall of sugar products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, … View more
Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, MPI said that that the food safety risk from these products is low, and informed customers who have bought these products to not consume them.

Here's what you need to know:

NAME OF PRODUCT
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg)
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg)
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg)
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)

BATCH MARKING
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg): Lot 21271 through to Lot 21303
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg): Lot 21280 through to Lot 21293
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg): Lot 21270 through to Lot 21302
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg): Lot 21272 through to Lot 21303
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21274 through to Lot 21281
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21278 through to Lot 21303

The recall does not affect any other Chelsea brands of sugar or any other products manufactured by these companies.

Customers are encouraged to get in touch with their retailer to get a full refund.

To find out more about this recall, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1106 days ago

Meet the 2 Hawke's Bay gardeners up for our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

They want to create an app to make it easier for gardeners to share and swap crops and seeds. Read their story and don't forget to vote!

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1106 days ago

Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis New Zealand!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood stains) at Resene owned ColorShops.

Help us help our fellow kiwis.

Find your local Resene ColorShop, www.resene.co.nz/colorshops

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1106 days ago

Free home energy assessments for all Wellington City Ratepayers

Sustainability Trust

Are your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or why it's so hard to regulate the temperature inside your home?

Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?

The truth is that there are lots of things … View more
Are your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or why it's so hard to regulate the temperature inside your home?

Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?

The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy a home feels, and how well it functions.

That is why Wellington City Council, in partnership with us (Sustainability Trust), offer free personalised home energy plans specific to your home.

The end goal is to arm you with all the info you need to create the healthy home you deserve. We can even check to see if your home is solar or EV ready.

We also offer a behaviour-based home energy assessment for tenants. This assessment helps tenants maintain a healthy home with low energy bills.

What are you waiting for? Book in for a free assessment today.
Learn more

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1108 days ago

Volunteer for a great cause!

Linda from Te Aro

Everybody Eats is a not-for-profit, pay-as-you-feel dining experience. We turn food that would otherwise go to waste and turn it into restaurant quality meals, served at our table by volunteers. Check our our website or Facebook page to sign up as a volunteer or to find out more. … View moreEverybody Eats is a not-for-profit, pay-as-you-feel dining experience. We turn food that would otherwise go to waste and turn it into restaurant quality meals, served at our table by volunteers. Check our our website or Facebook page to sign up as a volunteer or to find out more. everybodyeats.nz...

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1106 days ago

Wagyu

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear Neighbours,

Do you like WAGYU?

Now we made a direct connection with pastures in South Island, and are selling Wagyu beef slice, cowboby bones, sirloin, Beef Spine, Beef Ribs, Beef Brisket, Beef Shank, etc.
Quite fresh, and quite low price! Really nice!

Please visit one of our stores:
123 … View more
Dear Neighbours,

Do you like WAGYU?

Now we made a direct connection with pastures in South Island, and are selling Wagyu beef slice, cowboby bones, sirloin, Beef Spine, Beef Ribs, Beef Brisket, Beef Shank, etc.
Quite fresh, and quite low price! Really nice!

Please visit one of our stores:
123 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington
3 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt

Cheers!

1107 days ago

More amazing gardeners up for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!

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1107 days ago

Eat - Drink - Wairarapa 🍷🧀

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Although Toast has been postponed until 16 January, November is still a great time to have a wine and food filled weekend in the Wairarapa. Get your mates together and get ready for a top weekend!
Pop over for a weekend brimming with new wine and food places to try across the region plus get your … View more
Although Toast has been postponed until 16 January, November is still a great time to have a wine and food filled weekend in the Wairarapa. Get your mates together and get ready for a top weekend!
Pop over for a weekend brimming with new wine and food places to try across the region plus get your tickets to the weekend events too. Check out what you can get up to here: www.wairarapanz.com...

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1112 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Luca

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Margaret Stevenson-Wright from Waikanae is the proud owner of Luca.
"I am six months old and my name is Luca. From the moment my eyes open each morning I greet the new day with great enthusiasm. I have no sense of size and love everyone and every thing that I encounter – confident that … View more
Margaret Stevenson-Wright from Waikanae is the proud owner of Luca.
"I am six months old and my name is Luca. From the moment my eyes open each morning I greet the new day with great enthusiasm. I have no sense of size and love everyone and every thing that I encounter – confident that everyone and everything loves me in return."

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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1108 days ago

All Age Fun Time

Sarah Richards from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

We warmly invite you to an exciting new event to bring everyone together of all ages to share stories, participate in fun activities and enjoy kai with your new companions.

For more information, please feel free to email us at stnup@xtra.co.nz otherwise we'll see you this Friday at St … View more
We warmly invite you to an exciting new event to bring everyone together of all ages to share stories, participate in fun activities and enjoy kai with your new companions.

For more information, please feel free to email us at stnup@xtra.co.nz otherwise we'll see you this Friday at St Ninians, 208 Karori Road at 5pm 😊

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1108 days ago

Meet the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”

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1108 days ago

Hello to running rings round the Basin

Let's Get Wellington Moving

Let’s Get Wellington Moving is looking for your feedback on four transport options that will change how Wellingtonians get around and ensure we’re ready for the future.

We’ll be popping up between 12pm and 3pm at The Basin Norwood Room on Saturday 6 November to share our ideas, and hear … View more
Let’s Get Wellington Moving is looking for your feedback on four transport options that will change how Wellingtonians get around and ensure we’re ready for the future.

We’ll be popping up between 12pm and 3pm at The Basin Norwood Room on Saturday 6 November to share our ideas, and hear what you have to say – take a look at the options here.
Find out more

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1108 days ago

Free Healthy Homes assessment

Andrew from Personal Property Management

Hi All,
Are you thinking about getting a property manager to help with your rental? Well now is the time! Any new clients that come on board in the month of November will get a free Healthy Homes Assessment done by an independent company. Up to the value of $350 (4 bedroom home or smaller). … View more
Hi All,
Are you thinking about getting a property manager to help with your rental? Well now is the time! Any new clients that come on board in the month of November will get a free Healthy Homes Assessment done by an independent company. Up to the value of $350 (4 bedroom home or smaller). Conditions apply but for more information call Andrew on 0274 888 933.

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1110 days ago

Two bedroom flat for rent

Heather from Northland

We have a two bedroom flat to rent in Creswick tce in Northland $500/week.
Photos to follow

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