Makara, Wellington

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

505 days ago

Compost Bins for Sale

Fiona from Backyard Boxes

Looking to start your composting journey and keep food scraps out of landfill. Compost is great for the garden and you can feel positive about not putting your food scraps into landfill. Our compost bins look attractive and work very well. Get in touch if you're keen to have a look. Pick up… View moreLooking to start your composting journey and keep food scraps out of landfill. Compost is great for the garden and you can feel positive about not putting your food scraps into landfill. Our compost bins look attractive and work very well. Get in touch if you're keen to have a look. Pick up is in Ngaio or we can deliver for a fee.
The standard compost bin is three layers.
Standard size is 860mm x 660mm x 520mm.
Pull up lid Compost-a-box - $350.00
Hinged lid Compost-a-box - $375.00
Extra layer - $90.00

506 days ago

Silver leaf necklace and earrings

Sandra from Wilton

Pick up Wilton

Price: $40

506 days ago

Zumba Gold class at Wadestown Community Centre 11am tomorrow!

Yuri from Wadestown

Come in out of the cold and groove to world rhythms! Low-impact dance fitness for active older adults and people of all ages who enjoy moving to music. 11-11:45am on Wednesdays, Wadestown Community Centre on Pitt Street, up the hill from David's hairstylists. Enquiries: Yuri 021 205 1035

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506 days ago

Lap times change, weekly fees won't...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*Weekly fees only increase if you change from independent living to serviced apartment living, or you add extra care options.
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506 days ago

Free and independent complaint service

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

Connection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.

However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

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Connection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.

However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

We’re here to help when phone and internet disputes go bad.
Find out more

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507 days ago

Missing cat

Leanna from Wadestown

Pepsi, missing from top of Blackbridge Road area
Please ph 021903210
Pepsi has returned home.

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507 days ago

Paying it forward

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Lesieli and Tāne embody the power of paying it forward through the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Lesieli, ex Kiwi Can student, is now a Kiwi Can Leader teaching life skills such as respect and resilience to tamariki. Tāne, an ex Career Navigator student, returned to the Foundation as a Kiwi Can … View more
Lesieli and Tāne embody the power of paying it forward through the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Lesieli, ex Kiwi Can student, is now a Kiwi Can Leader teaching life skills such as respect and resilience to tamariki. Tāne, an ex Career Navigator student, returned to the Foundation as a Kiwi Can Leader, driven by his desire to make a positive impact. Their experiences have ignited a passion to empower the next generation of young people and give back to the Foundation.
Help us, help young people realise potential by donating today.
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508 days ago

Please welcome the Heart Foundation!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!

Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:

- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery… View more
We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!

Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:

- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery – including how to win a brand-new home (check out our latest Lottery here)
- Heart-warming stories including how the Heart Foundation supports those in the community living with heart disease
- Handy heart health and wellbeing resources and tips
- How you can show your big heart through local volunteering opportunities
- How to eat healthy to your heart’s content with some great recipes

Please join us in giving the Heart Foundation a warm, hearty welcome!
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508 days ago

Make Hope the Headline

The Giving Store

We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of… View more
We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of our Winter Essential Packs, 100% of your donation will go to families in need this winter. Let's not let the cost of living get in the way of giving. Together, we can make hope the headline
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510 days ago

Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meeting, July - NOW CANCELLED

Peter from Karori

THE FOLLOWING MEETING IS NOW CANCELLED

Should you want more information about strokes, please email wgtnwsss@yahoo.com

Kia ora,
Did you know in New Zealand about 9,000 people each year have a stroke. Some 2,000 die from a stroke; about another 2,000 are left severely incapacitated, about … View more
THE FOLLOWING MEETING IS NOW CANCELLED

Should you want more information about strokes, please email wgtnwsss@yahoo.com

Kia ora,
Did you know in New Zealand about 9,000 people each year have a stroke. Some 2,000 die from a stroke; about another 2,000 are left severely incapacitated, about another 2,000 have considerable disability and the rest have some disability or nearly recover. Nobody recovers completely.
It is estimated that some 50% of strokes can be avoided with life style changes.
Interested to find out what you can do to have a good chance to avoid a stroke??

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 11th July at 10.30am at Huntleigh Home, 221 Karori Road.

To find us go in and past Reception and turn right.

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

Nga mihi,
Peter Macleod
Convenor

510 days ago

Feature wall dos and don’ts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Switch up your place with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost with Resene paints.

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514 days ago

Which NZ town does winter best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you… View more
We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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511 days ago

Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meeting - avoiding a stroke

Peter from Karori

Kia ora,

Did you know in New Zealand about 9,000 people each year have a stroke. Some 2,000 die from a stroke; about another 2,000 are left severely incapacitated, about another 2,000 have considerable disability and the rest have some disability or nearly recover. Nobody recovers completely.

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Kia ora,

Did you know in New Zealand about 9,000 people each year have a stroke. Some 2,000 die from a stroke; about another 2,000 are left severely incapacitated, about another 2,000 have considerable disability and the rest have some disability or nearly recover. Nobody recovers completely.

It is estimated that some 50% of strokes can be avoided with life style changes. Interested to find out what you can do to have a good chance to avoid a stroke??

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 11th July at 10.30am at Huntleigh Home, 221 Karori Road.

To find us go in and past Reception and turn right.

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

Nga mihi,
Peter Macleod
Convenor

512 days ago

Compost Bins for Sale

Fiona from Backyard Boxes

Three layer Compost-a-box for sale - made of H4 treated pine sealed with two coats of Resene Lumbersider in the colour Karaka.

Very easy to assemble and disassemble - they come in three layers which stack on top of each other leaving a 1.5cm gap for airflow.


Two options available - one with… View more
Three layer Compost-a-box for sale - made of H4 treated pine sealed with two coats of Resene Lumbersider in the colour Karaka.

Very easy to assemble and disassemble - they come in three layers which stack on top of each other leaving a 1.5cm gap for airflow.


Two options available - one with a hinged lid (brass hinges which won't rust) and one with a pull up lid. Extra layers are available to purchase.

The standard compost bin is three layers.
Standard size is 860mm x 660mm x 520mm.

Pull up lid Compost-a-box - $350.00
Hinged lid Compost-a-box - $375.00
Extra layer - $90.00

Pick up from us in Ngaio or we can deliver within the Wellington region. Minimum delivery fee is $50.

Payment is by internet banking or cash on pick up.

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512 days ago

Wooden pallets

Melissa from Ngaio

Hi, we have a large stack of wooden pallets my husband collected for an abandoned DIY project. They are free to a good home to anyone who wants them!

Free

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