Nearby
Brooklyn, Crofton Downs, Kelburn, Makara, Northland, Owhiro Bay, Thorndon, Wilton, Makara Beach, Aro Valley, Wellington Central, Wadestown
Thank you for using Neighbourly
Humming noise since February
I would like to know if anyone can hear a low frequency humming noise, especially at night? It sounds like an electrical noise from a transformer or diesel engine.
How to create a happy and healthy home for less
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View moreDid you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Next issue of Get Growing ezine - coming soon!
Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!
Free swimming during off-peak times
In celebration of Alert Level 1, we are offering free swimming during off-peak times across all five pools from 15 June – 30 June!
This means:
-Free lane swimming Monday to Friday,10am – 2pm at Karori, Freyberg, Tawa, Keith Spry Pools, Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (WRAC).
-Free … View moreIn celebration of Alert Level 1, we are offering free swimming during off-peak times across all five pools from 15 June – 30 June!
This means:
-Free lane swimming Monday to Friday,10am – 2pm at Karori, Freyberg, Tawa, Keith Spry Pools, Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (WRAC).
-Free recreational swimming Saturday to Sunday, 2pm – 7pm at Karori, WRAC, Tawa, & Keith Spry Pools (excludes Freyberg Pool which is open for lane swimming only).
For more info, you can visit – wellington.govt.nz...
Thinking About Renovating?
New Zealand is now at Alert Level 1, this means building and construction work can continue as usual provided health and safety measures are in place.
We know how important it is for customers to feel comfortable with a renovation company; not only so that you can freely express your ideas - but … View moreNew Zealand is now at Alert Level 1, this means building and construction work can continue as usual provided health and safety measures are in place.
We know how important it is for customers to feel comfortable with a renovation company; not only so that you can freely express your ideas - but also because you are trusting us with your home.
Refresh is available to help you with every aspect of your home renovation, from planning and designing to the building stage.
If you are interested and would like to know more about our renovation process, contact us to book a FREE consultation with our Renovation Specialist.
Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards
In a year that has been full of challenges and triumphs it is time to acknowledge those people amongst us who have made a difference in our community.
The Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards (APW's) are one of the ways the Council can celebrate those Wellingtonians who have made … View moreIn a year that has been full of challenges and triumphs it is time to acknowledge those people amongst us who have made a difference in our community.
The Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards (APW's) are one of the ways the Council can celebrate those Wellingtonians who have made outstanding contributions to our city and our people.
Nominations are now open and close on 20 July.
To nominate someone, follow the link below or email Maddie.Murphy-Harris@wcc.govt.nz.
Help us celebrate the amazing people in our community!
wellington.govt.nz/about-wellington/absolutely-positively-wellingtonian-awards
Creative ideas for using wallpaper
Use colourful wallpaper to update a tired old piece of furniture easily!
Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Patience and support eases lockdown anxiety
Hear from resident Jenny about how patience and support eases lockdown anxiety at Rita Angus Retirement Village
HELL Pizza Now Delivering Beer & Wine
Your fantasies have become reality.
HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.
We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your … View moreYour fantasies have become reality.
HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.
We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your lair...
Simply grab some food for delivery before 10pm and you'll have the option of tagging on some cheeky bevvies!
T&Cs apply, customer orders must be 18+ ID verified and receipt signature required before and after purchase
Read more about the ins and outs of booze delivery here .
⚠ WATER OUTAGE – 9.00PM THURLEIGH GROVE KARORI ⚠
Our crews have been responding to a water main burst on Thurleigh Grove in Karori, affecting part of Thurleigh Grove, St Albans Avenue, Williamson Way, Swadel Way, Allington Road, Epsom Way and Castlemaine Close.
At approximately 9.00pm, water will be shut off for our crews to work on the … View moreOur crews have been responding to a water main burst on Thurleigh Grove in Karori, affecting part of Thurleigh Grove, St Albans Avenue, Williamson Way, Swadel Way, Allington Road, Epsom Way and Castlemaine Close.
At approximately 9.00pm, water will be shut off for our crews to work on the repair. Water is projected to be back up and running by 12am. In the meantime, we have arranged temporary water supply with bottled water available outside 27 Thurleigh Grove, and a water tanker with a flashing beacon will also make its way around the affected streets for residents to fill up water.
We will continue to provide updates, and we apologise for the inconvenience caused.
⚠ EXPECTED WATER OUTAGE – 8.30PM THURLEIGH GROVE KARORI ⚠
Our crews have been responding to a water main burst on Thurleigh Grove in Karori, affecting part of Thurleigh Grove, St Albans Avenue, Williamson Way, Swadel Way, Allington Road, Epsom Way and Castlemaine Close.
Water was turned on to the affected areas, to ensure residents have had access to … View moreOur crews have been responding to a water main burst on Thurleigh Grove in Karori, affecting part of Thurleigh Grove, St Albans Avenue, Williamson Way, Swadel Way, Allington Road, Epsom Way and Castlemaine Close.
Water was turned on to the affected areas, to ensure residents have had access to water until 8.30pm.
At approximately 8.30pm, water will be shut off for our crews to work on the repair. Water will be back on as soon as possible. In the meantime, we have arranged temporary water supply with bottled water available outside 27 Thurleigh Grove, and a water tanker will also make its way around the affected streets for residents to fill up water.
We will continue to provide updates, including an estimated time for the water to be back up and running.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Countdown toy Walt Disney movie projector toy
I am wanting one of these toys for my granddaughter who loves Anna and Elsa at the moment. Any cards to go with it would be wonderful!
Thanks, Katie
Consumer's curtain investigation; how to keep warm this winter
Keeping your home this winter doesn't have to put you in debt, but you will have to be creative.
Consumer have revealed the best curtains to invest in as temperatures begin to cool down to help stop nearly two-thirds of a home's heat from going out its windows.
Honeycomb blinds - … View moreKeeping your home this winter doesn't have to put you in debt, but you will have to be creative.
Consumer have revealed the best curtains to invest in as temperatures begin to cool down to help stop nearly two-thirds of a home's heat from going out its windows.
Honeycomb blinds - which have hexagonal shaped cells in its structure - were the standout performer of the five different blinds tested. Others involved were roman, roller and aluminium and wooden venetians. Both thermal and heavy-lined curtains were also tested.
Consumer head of testing Dr Paul Smith said the heat loss test was measured through an aluminium-framed single-glazed window with each curtain hung for at least three hours. He was pleased to find the honeycomb blinds topped the test having put them in his own home about nine years ago.
He said the hexagonal cells in the curtain, which when extended trap the air in the cells, "acting like a down jacket; trapping still air".
"It was good for me seeing this because anecdotally I thought 'oh these are doing a great job' because when you open the curtains in the morning you can see all the cold air fall out from behind the window."
In the test, the honeycomb blinds retained more than 60 per cent of the heat lost through a bare window.
Roman blinds were the second best performing blind, followed by roller blinds. As for wooden or aluminium venetians, wooden were proven the better insulator, he said. If curtains were preferred, people were urged to go "heavy" and long.
Heavy-lined curtains were ones which had two layers which again acted as an air trap. To get the best result, they needed to go down to the ground, no matter the size of the window, to keep the cold air out.
It was best to keep the gap between the curtain or blind and the frame of the window as small as possible.
Thermal curtains - a curtain which has a thermal layer stitched to the back - did not perform as well as the heavy-lined curtains, he said. However, Dr Smith had come up with a few cheap hacks for people not bothered about what there lounge or particular room looks like for a few cold nights over winter. One was hanging a blanket over the top of your curtains.
"It is less convenient because you've got to hang a blanket and take it down each time.
"We pinned it up where the railing was, so we just pinned it up above the window and just let it hang down and cover the whole window."
The other option was to roll up towels and sit them above your window railing which again prevented cold air circulating around the room.
"It stops the air being sucked in to the top. So when the hot air rises up to the ceiling. If the curtains aren't well-fitted, that warm air falls behind the window.
"They call it the reverse chimney so it's like the air coming down past the window and all the heat being lost, so if you put something across the top it stops that from happening."
TOP TIPS FOR HEAT RETENTION
• Mount curtains as close as possible to the window frame,
• Position nets as close to the window as possible,
• Use floor length curtains and ensure they touch the floor,
• Make curtains a generous width so they overlap the window frames at the sides,
• Using net curtains help with heat retention, especially on wooden frame windows,
• Using a fan "significantly" reduces heat loss.
www.nzherald.co.nz...
ENSURE YOUR CURTAINS ARE CLEAN THIS WINTER
Your health is ALWAYS important, but now more than ever we need to stay on top of it, especially in our environment. Check your curtains regularly for live mould and visible dirt. Curtain Clean can take care of any contamination and ensure your curtains return to you clean and sanitised!
www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Txt-A-Park discontinued 30 June
Kia ora Pōneke. Just a reminder that Txt-A-Park is being discontinued by the provider, and from 30 June it will no longer be available as a payment option for on-street parking.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
On-street parking customers can still pay for parking at the meter … View moreKia ora Pōneke. Just a reminder that Txt-A-Park is being discontinued by the provider, and from 30 June it will no longer be available as a payment option for on-street parking.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
On-street parking customers can still pay for parking at the meter using either cash, credit or debit card (including PayWave) or the PayMyPark app.
For more information about parking in Wellington, visit: wellington.govt.nz/parking
Everyone Out July Holiday Programme open for enrollments!!!!
Are you looking for an excellent Holiday Programme for your kids?
Check out what other parent are saying about Everyone Out:
"....we thought the holiday programme was fantastic. My 3 girls had the best time and it was really neat to see them come home each night dirty and happy!!!"
… View moreAre you looking for an excellent Holiday Programme for your kids?
Check out what other parent are saying about Everyone Out:
"....we thought the holiday programme was fantastic. My 3 girls had the best time and it was really neat to see them come home each night dirty and happy!!!"
"She loved it so much! She enjoyed how the coordinators created things. She told me that they taught her “anything is possible” after seeing the creations and ideas like making swings and zip lines and bubble blower etc. She came home so inspired!"
"My children absolutely loved it. They loved toasting marshmallows, going in the steam, the waterside, making bow and arrows. All of it!"
Book your child into our July Holiday Programme by the 12th of June (Friday) and receive a 10% early bird discount. Luckily for you... I normally offer a 5% early bird discount but I made an error when setting up the activity... ooops! I can't change it now as people have already started enrolling their kids.
To enrol visit our enrolmy booking site enrolmy.com...
For more information about what we do - www.everyoneout.co.nz...
Loading…- Premium Businesses
-
Red River Painting Services Painting & Decorating Supplies
-
BB Cleaners Cleaners - Domestic
-
Click Architects Ltd Architects
- Community Organisations
-
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester Monowai Road, Johnsonville, Wellington
-
Atareira- Wellington, Kapiti and Porirua Level 6 BNZ Centre, 14 Hartham Place, Porirua
- View all organisations
© Neighbourly 2024
