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To help keep kids warm and well this winter, Wellington Hospitals Foundation has launched its annual Jammies in June Appeal.
Respiratory conditions are a leading cause of acute admissions to hospital for children and Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital sees a significant increase in the … View moreTo help keep kids warm and well this winter, Wellington Hospitals Foundation has launched its annual Jammies in June Appeal.
Respiratory conditions are a leading cause of acute admissions to hospital for children and Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital sees a significant increase in the number of children who are admitted over the winter months - many of them arriving without a pair of pyjamas.
Please donate a pair of brand NEW, size 1-16 flannelette pyjamas or thermals.
Please make sure that all pyjamas meet NZ product safety standards and carry the fire safety certification.
Due to the risk of infection, only new pyjamas can be accepted.
Or make a donation online at www.whf.org.nz... and Wellington Hospitals Foundation will buy a pair on your behalf.
New pyjamas can be dropped in to receptions at: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, and Kapiti Health Centre. Or posted to: Wellington Hospitals Foundation, Wellington Hospital Private Bag 7902, Wellington 6242
Develop a more sustainable wardrobe, learn how to mend your clothes (merino knits, etc) using your sewing machine. a few spaces still available, enrol at the below link.
www.tawacomed.co.nz...
When it comes to cleaning there are tried and tested hacks you can rely on to make sure your house is spotless.
However, according to Good Housekeeping Institute there are some widely known household hints that are actually causing more harm than good.
While some hacks can make cleaning … View moreWhen it comes to cleaning there are tried and tested hacks you can rely on to make sure your house is spotless.
However, according to Good Housekeeping Institute there are some widely known household hints that are actually causing more harm than good.
While some hacks can make cleaning easier, the experts say you can’t believe everything you have heard will work – like using salt to lift red wine, immediately pouring water on carpet stains, or using vinegar as a makeshift cleaning product.
Here we have revealed which of the well-known hacks could make your clean-up job harder, not easier…
Don’t pour water on carpet stains: It may seem like logic to use water to mop up a spill, but there’s a danger that adding more liquid can over saturate a stain.
The excess water could cause long-lasting damage – soaking through the carpet fibres and into floorboards.
Good Housekeeping says that patience is key and advises gently blotting out as much of the stain as possible, then follow with a “light spritz of sparkling or soda water to rinse followed by more blotting”.
A clean dry cloth or paper towel is all that’s needed, and to make sure the stain doesn’t remain use a special removal cleaner.
Forget reaching for the salt for a red wine stain: There’s nothing worse than red wine splashing on your plush carpets – but don’t go reaching for the salt to try and soak it up.
Salt can lift the colour out of the carpet, but the consumer experts say that it can actually ‘set the stain’ because of the abrasive nature of the substance.
There’s also a risk that salt grains can stick in the carpet and become a dirt magnet for everything else.
Using vinegar as an all-purpose solution: While vinegar is regularly counted as an all-natural cleaner and can tackle grease and mould, the kitchen cupboard staple does contain acid and is abrasive.
The acid can affect wood and natural stone, so Good Housekeeping suggests keeping it away from marble counter tops or tiles.
Keep window cleaner away from your computer: The ingredients in a regular window cleaner can permanently damage a computer screen if used to shift marks.
According to the consumer site the ammonia and alcohol mixture used to remove stubborn stains on a window can actually strip anti-reflective coatings off screens, as well as cause clouding.
It advises using a microfibre cloth with a specialist LCD or plasma screen cleaner with no alcohol.
How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and … View moreHow's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and tell us why you love it. If you haven't quite left your career behind and you're planning your retirement we want to hear about it on Stuff Nation.
Remember - this doesn't have to be a one off. You can ask your neighbours for business recommendations for DIY products, advice on home improvement or even to invite your neighbours over for a house warming when your forever home is completed.
To share your thoughts and photos with Stuff head to the Stuff Nation page, we prefer submissions between 350-800 words; otherwise email homed@stuff.co.nz.
Remember to send through lots of photos.
eWeek Wellington is a community initiative electronic & computer (or ewaste) week organized in collaboration with ITRecycla Wellington to encourage the recycling of computers & electronics held over a week between Saturday 12th & Friday 18th of June.
This year it will only be held … View moreeWeek Wellington is a community initiative electronic & computer (or ewaste) week organized in collaboration with ITRecycla Wellington to encourage the recycling of computers & electronics held over a week between Saturday 12th & Friday 18th of June.
This year it will only be held in Wellington but next year we hope to go nationwide. Special eWeek only processing discounts.
Help Clean Up Wellington's eWaste!
This week we feature Fletcher Evans, who belongs to Michael and Leigh Romanos.
"Pembroke Corgi Fletcher Evans is a leading show winner and champion and also a winner in agility. Resident of Trentham where he enjoys the local parks with a passion. Member of Wellington Welsh Corgi Club."… View moreThis week we feature Fletcher Evans, who belongs to Michael and Leigh Romanos.
"Pembroke Corgi Fletcher Evans is a leading show winner and champion and also a winner in agility. Resident of Trentham where he enjoys the local parks with a passion. Member of Wellington Welsh Corgi Club."
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 live in.
GrandFriends is a little charity that combats big issues like isolation and loneliness.
We are the bridge that brings kiwis together from across the generations. By connecting families with GrandFriends, we provide a long lasting “people” solution to loneliness.
Using our years of experience … View moreGrandFriends is a little charity that combats big issues like isolation and loneliness.
We are the bridge that brings kiwis together from across the generations. By connecting families with GrandFriends, we provide a long lasting “people” solution to loneliness.
Using our years of experience we match like-minded GrandFriends, extending their support networks, so they can enjoy the special moments, share the load - all the while combating loneliness.
We are looking for awesome individuals or couples who would like to support a local family and act as a "GrandFriend". We have a waiting list of families in your area who would love nothing more than to connect with you.
You are welcome to apply as an individual - or if you wish to apply with your partner (husband/wife/significant other) as something that you can volunteer with together - that is also very much welcome and encouraged.
To get involved please click the link below to join us today.
The Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.
The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.
We’re … View moreThe Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.
The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.
We’re pleased to bring you two new awards categories this year: Environment and Primary Industries. You can also nominate the inspirational women in your life in the Arts & Culture; Board & Management; Business Enterprise; Community Hero; Diversity; Innovation, Science & Health; Public Policy and Young Leader categories.
Nominate here: www.womenofinfluence.co.nz...
Thank you to this year’s illustrator Tess Costil for her inspiring artwork.
#womenofinfluence
Banks are no longer accepting cheques, with most people now opting to bank online. It's just another thing that's been scratched as the world goes more digital.
If the never-ending changes seem a bit daunting to you, check out the blog below where we provide some simple tech … View moreBanks are no longer accepting cheques, with most people now opting to bank online. It's just another thing that's been scratched as the world goes more digital.
If the never-ending changes seem a bit daunting to you, check out the blog below where we provide some simple tech substitutes for the previous way of doing things.
Check out our stunning collection of woman's clothing and fashion accessories from recognised women's fashion clothing brands.
Come visit The Vogue store in Upper Hutt or The Vogue store in Kelburn village, Wellington.
Kelburn (previously Cerise Clothing)
93 Upland Road
PH: … View moreCheck out our stunning collection of woman's clothing and fashion accessories from recognised women's fashion clothing brands.
Come visit The Vogue store in Upper Hutt or The Vogue store in Kelburn village, Wellington.
Kelburn (previously Cerise Clothing)
93 Upland Road
PH: 04-475 9633
F: Thevoguestorekelburn
Upper Hutt
The Mall 181 Main St
PH: 04-527 9858
F: thevoguestore
DIANNE & LES Dyne from Kingston
Wellington Senior Net is a group of Seniors helping Seniors gain confidence and benefit by using their cell phones, tablets and computers etc. For you to check suitability of help they have a FREE Open Day Friday 11th Feb 12.30 pm at Level 1, Anvil House, 130 … View moreDIANNE & LES Dyne from Kingston
Wellington Senior Net is a group of Seniors helping Seniors gain confidence and benefit by using their cell phones, tablets and computers etc. For you to check suitability of help they have a FREE Open Day Friday 11th Feb 12.30 pm at Level 1, Anvil House, 130 Wakefield Street. To register contact Graham Hill, Ph 389 8097, email graham.hill@orcon.net.nz or check their website at www.wellingtonseniornet.co.nz......
This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.
As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in … View moreThis month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.
As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in our communities. Imagine then how much can be achieved when several volunteers or even an entire street or neighbourhood decide to work together to achieve the same goal!
Whether you plan to coordinate your own volunteer driven activity, take part in one that’s already been setup, participate in National Volunteer Week (20-26 June), or simply show your own volunteers some extra love this month, know that every bit of effort to give back is a priceless investment in all of our futures.
Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re getting involved this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:
info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
This year’s Wellington on a Plate food festival is being billed as a chance to travel around the world and back in time.
The theme, Out of Place, was chosen by festival organisers to give the capital’s eateries inspiration for the month-long event which will take place in August. The organisers… View moreThis year’s Wellington on a Plate food festival is being billed as a chance to travel around the world and back in time.
The theme, Out of Place, was chosen by festival organisers to give the capital’s eateries inspiration for the month-long event which will take place in August. The organisers hope the restaurants will transport their guests to far-flung destinations with their international offerings.
Diners will also be able to go back in time. Daisy’s is set to celebrate Aunt Daisy, the well-known radio personalty who has been called New Zealand’s first foodie. Rita’s has been inspired by the dinners of early Pākehā settlers with their event Colonial Goose.
Katherine Mansfield’s childhood home will host guests, as will the Interislander, with restaurant Shepherd hosting a multi-course meal onboard the Kaitaki to recreate the golden age of travel.
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