Mount Cook, Wellington

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

817 days ago

Do you have a great asparagus recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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817 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Fourteen years of bingeing hell
I have noticed and been aware of food as early as I can remember. Even now, as an adult, I can recall different types of food at friends’ birthday parties as a child. When I was eight, I first became aware of my body. My stomach was sticking out and some friends I… View more
Fourteen years of bingeing hell
I have noticed and been aware of food as early as I can remember. Even now, as an adult, I can recall different types of food at friends’ birthday parties as a child. When I was eight, I first became aware of my body. My stomach was sticking out and some friends I was with, were talking about their flat tummies - I immediately pulled mine in – as we were dressed to go swimming in our togs.

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817 days ago

Maths Week

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

Maths Week is a week-long celebration of all things maths! ?

It is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, and sets out to encourage children to pursue maths by promoting a more positive and inclusive approach.

Visit the Maths Week website to learn more! … View more
Maths Week is a week-long celebration of all things maths! ?

It is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, and sets out to encourage children to pursue maths by promoting a more positive and inclusive approach.

Visit the Maths Week website to learn more! www.mathsweek.co.nz...

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818 days ago

Subscribe to Stuff's First Time Buyer's Club

Stuff

Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.

Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first… View more
Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.

Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.

We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.

Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
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820 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A lovely close-up of a tūī by Kelson resident Andrew Gorrie.

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819 days ago

Nominations are now open!

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. Now is your time to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that matter to you and your … View more
Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. Now is your time to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that matter to you and your community.

Find out how you can give your voice on issues that matter to your community
Find out more

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820 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Ollie and Harry

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Andrew Robson from Epuni submitted Ollie and Harry, who belong to his son.
"They both love to run around the back lawn, are great mates and love my son with lots of kisses and hugs. Both boys love to chase each other.They have their own mohair rugs for sleeping on."
Remember if you want … View more
Andrew Robson from Epuni submitted Ollie and Harry, who belong to his son.
"They both love to run around the back lawn, are great mates and love my son with lots of kisses and hugs. Both boys love to chase each other.They have their own mohair rugs for sleeping on."
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.

820 days ago

Aged terracotta pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

It’s easy to age a brand new terracotta pot using Karen Walker Chalk Colour and Vintage Wax from Resene.
Find out how to create your own.

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821 days ago

The local elections are coming up!

Orange Guy from Electoral Commission

The countdown is on! Make sure you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 12 August to make voting in the local elections easy.

Visit vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56 to find out more.
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822 days ago

Love to Dance - A Ryman Healthcare Grant

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Could your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up… View more
Could your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up for grabs.

Receive one of three $5,000 grants to spend on equipment, transport, costumes or anything you need to support your community’s love of dance

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823 days ago

Bring Hope to the table!

Life

It’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner … View moreIt’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner meals over a week.

For just $40 you’re not only providing food essentials and treats but you’re also giving hope to families in need.

To sponsor a box, go to christmasbox.co.nz.
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823 days ago

Keep trying

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

It doesn't matter how much you fall, the most important thing is how strongly you try to get up and try again. ?

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823 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a three-to-four bedroom home that offers a lot of opportunity. This house previously had resource consent to operate as a kindergarten, and has an over-sized workshop as well as basement storage. For sale through Della Randall, this property has a lot of … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a three-to-four bedroom home that offers a lot of opportunity. This house previously had resource consent to operate as a kindergarten, and has an over-sized workshop as well as basement storage. For sale through Della Randall, this property has a lot of potential- Read more about it on page 3 of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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823 days ago

How to Care for Your Washing Machine

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Looking after your washing machine will maximise its life and performance.
Our member surveys indicate that the average life expectancy of a top loader is seven years, and 12 for a front loader. A little care and maintenance can go a long way, so here are some tips to help you get the most from … View more
Looking after your washing machine will maximise its life and performance.
Our member surveys indicate that the average life expectancy of a top loader is seven years, and 12 for a front loader. A little care and maintenance can go a long way, so here are some tips to help you get the most from your washer.

Watch out for keys and coins
Keys and coins kill washing machines. Check pockets before washing, and look for dirt and objects left in the drum, or hidden in the rubber seals after each wash.

Check your pump filter
Many washing machines have these as a last line of defence against foreign objects. Look for a small hatch low down on the outside of your machine. Check this monthly and clear anything that shouldn’t be in there — use a towel or tray to catch the water when you open it up. If your machine isn’t draining, this is the first thing to check before calling for a repair.

Limit your washer's spin speed
Keep this to 1200rpm, even if your machine goes up to 1400 or even 1600rpm. Higher speeds reduce the life of belts, drum bearings and door seals, without removing much more water.

Don’t use fabric softener with laundry detergent
Fabric softeners react to create a waxy residue called “scrud”. No one wants “scrud” – especially as it clings to unseen parts of the machine, such as under the agitator. If blobs break free, they can leave greasy marks on laundry.

Regularly clean the detergent dispenser
Check the manual to see how to remove it, and wash it thoroughly in warm soapy water.

Clean the door seal
Remove water from the door seal after each wash (if you notice mould, wipe the rubber seal with hot water and detergent). Between washes, leave the door and detergent dispenser open – that lets the interior dry.

Use the service cycle
Many machines have a specific “service” or “cleaning” cycle. It helps your machine smell fresh, prevents detergent build-up, and keeps it cleaning at its best.

If your machine doesn’t have a service cycle, run a hot wash with a full-strength powder detergent once a month.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

824 days ago

Have your say on the detailed design of the Golden Mile

Let’s Get Wellington Moving

Kia ora Wellingtonians

Have your say on the detailed design of the Golden Mile, which stretches from the Parliament end of Lambton Quay through to the bottom of Courtenay Place. Revitalising the Golden Mile will make it a more attractive, vibrant and welcoming space to live, work and play, and … View more
Kia ora Wellingtonians

Have your say on the detailed design of the Golden Mile, which stretches from the Parliament end of Lambton Quay through to the bottom of Courtenay Place. Revitalising the Golden Mile will make it a more attractive, vibrant and welcoming space to live, work and play, and make it easier and safer to get around.

Have your say by 14 August:
Pop into a drop-in session
- Thursday 28 July, 4.30-7pm Public Trust Hall, 131 Lambton Quay
- Wednesday 3 August, 10am-2pm Courtenay Creative, 49 Courtenay Place

Comment online: lgwm.nz/goldenmile
Email: goldenmile@lgwm.nz
Call: 0800 110 130

Veronica Byrne
Project Manager
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