Karori, Wellington

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1358 days ago

Join us for Round the Backyard!

Round The Bays

NZ's largest fun run goes virtual! Join us for the first-ever Ports of Auckland Round the Backyard - it’s a way for us all to band together while keeping safe in our own backyards.

You can walk, jog or run your own 8.4km course wherever you want - whether it be in your own backyard, … View more
NZ's largest fun run goes virtual! Join us for the first-ever Ports of Auckland Round the Backyard - it’s a way for us all to band together while keeping safe in our own backyards.

You can walk, jog or run your own 8.4km course wherever you want - whether it be in your own backyard, neighbourhood or a nearby park.

There will be live leaderboards, an interactive course map and participant places in real-time, so you can have healthy rivalry between friends – all via a handy app!

Wanna learn more? Head to our website www.roundthebays.co.nz
Enter now

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1366 days ago

Mittens is safe! Hold the front page

Reporter Community News

It is the catnapping that was not. All's well that ends well for Wellington celebrity cat Mittens.
A caller to Stuff's Wellington newsroom reported that the Turkish
angora was stuck in a car on Victoria St in central Wellington early
on Tuesday morning.
When reporters arrived at the … View more
It is the catnapping that was not. All's well that ends well for Wellington celebrity cat Mittens.
A caller to Stuff's Wellington newsroom reported that the Turkish
angora was stuck in a car on Victoria St in central Wellington early
on Tuesday morning.
When reporters arrived at the scene, Mittens was inside the car and, evidently, eager to get out.
Help was soon on the way in the form of Mittens' owner Silvio Bruinsma
who plucked Mittens from the car to take back home.
It seems that Mittens had been wandering the streets and a
well-meaning member of the public put him in their car due to concern
for the cat. They had then called Bruinsma,, who (as he has done many
times before) went to Mittens' rescue. -Tom Hunt

1363 days ago

We invite you to participate in a paid computer-assisted study at Victoria University's Pipitea campus

Thomas from Kelburn

Hello everyone,

Please come over to participate in a paid study about insurance. You can earn anything from $9 to $66.
Your payment depends on the choices you make in the study and random chance.
The study takes place at Vic. Uni's Pipitea campus (in the city centre, at the corner of Bunny … View more
Hello everyone,

Please come over to participate in a paid study about insurance. You can earn anything from $9 to $66.
Your payment depends on the choices you make in the study and random chance.
The study takes place at Vic. Uni's Pipitea campus (in the city centre, at the corner of Bunny street and Lambton Quay) and takes on average 60 minutes.

You can sign-up and show your interest via the following link:
doodle.com...

Please do not use your real name, but choose an alias instead for your sign up.

Available sessions for the weeks from 10 March to 28 March are:
Wednesday, 10 March 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm Room RHG01
Friday, 12 March 10.00 am to 2.00 pm Room RH101
Friday, 12 March 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm Room RHG01
Saturday, 13 March 11.00 am to 3.00 pm Room RHG01
Sunday, 14 March 11.00 am to 3.00 pm Room RHG01
Monday, 15 March 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm Room RHG01
Tuesday, 16 March 10.00 am to 1.30 pm Room RHG01
Friday, 19 March 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm Room RHG01
Saturday, 20 March 11.00 am to 3.00 pm Room RHG01
Sunday, 21 March 11.00 am to 3.00 pm Room RHG01
Monday, 15 March 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm Room RHG01
Tuesday, 23 March 10.00 am to 1.30 pm Room RHG01
Friday, 26 March 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm Room RHG01
Saturday, 27 March 11.00 am to 3.00 pm Room RHG01
Sunday, 28 March 11.00 am to 3.00 pm Room RHG01


I am looking forward to seeing many of you soon!
With best regards,
Thomas Dudek

P.S. Please do not send me any personal messages here. If you really need to contact me, please do so via email to thomas.dudek@vuw.ac.nz. Thanks.

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1359 days ago

Start the New Year with a Fresh Coat of Paint

Alta Painters Interiors from Alta Painters

Giving your home a fresh look is a great way to start this year, and an interior paint job is an easy way to transform your living space into what feels like a new home! Give us a call or email us, we will guarantee your house is in expert hands!
Phone: 0211004950
Email: altapaintersnz@gmail.com
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Giving your home a fresh look is a great way to start this year, and an interior paint job is an easy way to transform your living space into what feels like a new home! Give us a call or email us, we will guarantee your house is in expert hands!
Phone: 0211004950
Email: altapaintersnz@gmail.com
www.altapainters.co.nz...
Follow us on Instagram: @altapainters

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1359 days ago

A love of learning!

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

At NumberWorks'nWords we create a learning environment that children love to come to.

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1359 days ago

Ryman Healthcare charity partner 2021/22

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Applications are closing soon!

Since 1999, the residents and staff at Ryman Healthcare have raised more than $4 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner.

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1359 days ago

Changes to landfill drop off - Waste Bylaw

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

A recent recycling survey showed that 93% of Wellingtonians recycle, and 87% believe it’s worth taking the time to do it properly. With that in mind, we’ve made some changes to help Wellingtonians recycle right when they visit the Southern Landfill.

As part of our new Waste Bylaw, these items… View more
A recent recycling survey showed that 93% of Wellingtonians recycle, and 87% believe it’s worth taking the time to do it properly. With that in mind, we’ve made some changes to help Wellingtonians recycle right when they visit the Southern Landfill.

As part of our new Waste Bylaw, these items are no longer accepted in the landfill. Instead you can drop them off at the recycling and composting services on site:

♻️ Green waste
♻️ Electronic waste
♻️ Recyclable paper and cardboard
♻️ Glass bottles and jars
♻️ Steel and aluminium cans
♻️ Tyres

For more information, visit: wellington.govt.nz...

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1359 days ago

Queen Margaret College Open Days

Queen Margaret College

We at QMC build confident, adventurous women ready to make their mark in the world. With 100 years of progress in girls' education, we’re passionate about creating amazing futures and seeing every student thrive.

We are the only girls school in Wellington to offer the International … View more
We at QMC build confident, adventurous women ready to make their mark in the world. With 100 years of progress in girls' education, we’re passionate about creating amazing futures and seeing every student thrive.

We are the only girls school in Wellington to offer the International Baccalaureate Programme for Years 1-13.

Come to one of our Open Days and experience the advantage of small classes, a unique curriculum and passionate, experienced teachers in our stunning, heritage location.
Find out more

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1360 days ago

BePure

Acute Acupuncture Ltd Nate Wafstet from Acute Acupuncture

Patients who purchase the Limited Edition Everyday Wellness Pack in March and April will be in to WIN a Winter Wellness Retreat at Aro Hā (valued at $5,575).

To enter, Acute Acupuncture patients must simply scan the QR code within the pack lid or booklet and join the BePure 30-day Change … View more
Patients who purchase the Limited Edition Everyday Wellness Pack in March and April will be in to WIN a Winter Wellness Retreat at Aro Hā (valued at $5,575).

To enter, Acute Acupuncture patients must simply scan the QR code within the pack lid or booklet and join the BePure 30-day Change Challenge. Once they do this they just need to select 'Purchased in-store' and fill in their contact details following the prompts after scanning.

1362 days ago

Pet of the Day. Meet Chewie

Reporter Community News

This week we feature Chewie from Melrose who belongs to Deb Boates who says Chewie enjoys smelling flowers.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.

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1360 days ago

International Women's Day 2021

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

#NVE is celebrating International Women's Day #IWD2021. A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. “Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” –Unknown

#DidYouKnow NVE is a #LocallyOwnedBusiness. … View more
#NVE is celebrating International Women's Day #IWD2021. A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. “Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” –Unknown

#DidYouKnow NVE is a #LocallyOwnedBusiness. Designer Cathy Wood, and Jeff Jewell - plumber, gasfitter, roofer and drainlayer, started New Vision Enterprises in 2004. Since this time, Cathy and Jeff have developed New Vision Enterprises to encompass much more than plumbing.

NVE currently has three women on our team Irene (admin), Cathy (owner) and Stacy (marketing). NVE supports #WomenInTradesNZ.

#NZLicensedTradies #DrainlayersNZ #NZPlumbers #PlumbingNZ #NZDrainlayers #NZPlumbing #NVE #NVEPlumbing #NZGasfitters #GasfittersNZ #SupportlLocal #NVEDrainage #NVEHeating #NVEGasfitting #NVERoofing #NVESkylights #NZCentralHeating #NZHeating #NZFamilyOwned #CustomerSatisfaction #HomeRenos #RenosForYou #NewBuilds #CommercialServices #ResidentialServices #ProudToBeAPlumber

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1360 days ago

The Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021 event map is now live! 🌻✅

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event

If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours … View more
To find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event

If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours Day website' to have your event included when you sign-up.

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1360 days ago

How to Clean a Suede Couch

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Suede couches add a timeless elegance to homes. They are nice to look at, comfortable, and fuzzy. They are also quite a large investment, which is why it can be so upsetting to either watch a stain being formed or find a dried food stain.

A lot of people assume that suede, and faux-suede, are … View more
Suede couches add a timeless elegance to homes. They are nice to look at, comfortable, and fuzzy. They are also quite a large investment, which is why it can be so upsetting to either watch a stain being formed or find a dried food stain.

A lot of people assume that suede, and faux-suede, are difficult to clean due to their fuzziness, but this could not be further from the truth. In this article, we will show you how to protect your couch and how to remove some common stains but, before that, it is good to understand what suede is.

What is Suede?
Suede is a soft, supple type of leather made from the underside of an animal and is mostly used for creating bags, shoes, clothing, and furniture. The warm and fuzzy texture of suede comes from all of the small, raised fibres (or nap), which cover the outside of the leather.

What is Suedette?
Suedette is a man-made alternative to natural suede. It is usually made from cotton or rayon, which has been given a suede finish. This is a great option for those that want the look of suede without using animal products or for those on a budget.

How to clean a suede couch
Cleaning a delicate fabric like suede may seem like a nightmare but, with a little bit of care and attention, you can keep your couch-stain free and protect it from most of the wear and tear caused by daily life. Follow the instructions below to find out what you’ll need, as well as how to clean suede.

Before you start
• Use an upholstery cleaner specifically for suede;
• Always refer to the manufacturer’s care instructions before cleaning;
• Make sure that the room your suede couch is in is well ventilated; open windows and turn on any fans;
• Use a painter’s face mask if it is difficult to air the room, or if you’re worried about the aerosol cleaner;
• If you have a new couch or are trying out a new cleaning spray, always test the product in an unseen area to make sure that your chosen cleaner does not affect the suede.

Things you will need
• Furniture cleaner for suede;
• A suede napping brush (these can be found at most shoe shops);
• A suede rubbing cloth;
• A vacuum cleaner;
• Brown gum eraser or a suede eraser;
• A dry sponge;

• Optional – a waterproofing spray or stain repellent; although these are optional they can help protect your couch for longer.

Weekly cleaning tasks: Cleaning a suede couch can be a daunting task, especially if has not been cleaned in a while, but maintaining that beautiful couch can be made a lot easier if you include it in your weekly cleaning schedule...
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1363 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

We again feature a pic from Louise Thomas. This week it is a grey warbler/riroriro.

"Nice to see a grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) in the weekend. I'm not hearing them as much now the cicadas have cranked themselves up to full volume. It's probably the end of the breeding … View more
We again feature a pic from Louise Thomas. This week it is a grey warbler/riroriro.

"Nice to see a grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) in the weekend. I'm not hearing them as much now the cicadas have cranked themselves up to full volume. It's probably the end of the breeding season as well. I was interested to read that only the males do the summer warbling, apparently the females only have a short chirp call. Don't ask me why this turkey is hanging upside down - there's always one."

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1361 days ago

Two 1Kg hand weights free to a good home

Steve from Thorndon

What can I add? The picture is worth all the words needed. Clean, good condition. Pick-up is in Thorndon.

Free

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