Eastbourne, Lower Hutt

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Rejuvenate or refresh the colour of concrete inside or out with Resene ConcreteWash, a wash of sheer colour that can help to warm up the look of concrete without the need to replace it.

2039 days ago

Poll: Should you take your shoes off at the front door?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with … View more
Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with toilet paper over or under? cutlery up or down in the dishwasher? top sheet or no top sheet?, to name a few. Read more about the arguments for each and see how many people agree with you, here.

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Should you take your shoes off at the front door?
  • 64.5% Yes
    64.5% Complete
  • 5% No
    5% Complete
  • 30.5% Only in other people's homes if they ask
    30.5% Complete
583 votes
2040 days ago

A Marlborough Sounds getaway? Yes please.

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

How many of you have heard of Arapawa Island? If you've got 10 friends or family (remember those social distancing rules), it's only $35 a night for this island escape.

2040 days ago

Polish sourdough bakery reopens in Lower Hutt

Little Bread Loaf

Little Bread Loaf is a micro artisan bakery with Polish sourdough bread and pastries located in Alicetown. It’s a hole-in-the-wall hidden at 31a Railway Avenue. As it doesn’t face the street the easiest way to find it is to take a little aisle opposite to Hutt City Church on Marsden Street.

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Little Bread Loaf is a micro artisan bakery with Polish sourdough bread and pastries located in Alicetown. It’s a hole-in-the-wall hidden at 31a Railway Avenue. As it doesn’t face the street the easiest way to find it is to take a little aisle opposite to Hutt City Church on Marsden Street.

Little Bread Loaf just reopened for deliveries and pick-up. Visit the online shop to see the bread variety and place an order.

Don’t forget to follow Little Bread Loaf on Facebook and Instagram to be up to date with all their baking adventures.
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2040 days ago

The Banana house sold!

Kylie from Waiwhetu

This beautiful old place really is one of the jewels in Wellington architectural crown. There isn't anything else like it in the country and it's got new owners who will bring it back to it's Victorian glory, hopefully! www.stuff.co.nz...View moreThis beautiful old place really is one of the jewels in Wellington architectural crown. There isn't anything else like it in the country and it's got new owners who will bring it back to it's Victorian glory, hopefully! www.stuff.co.nz... style/homed/houses/118252831/wellingtons-historic-banana-house-sells-for-2195m

2040 days ago

Back your backyard

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

2041 days ago

Virtual Public Meeting with Mayor Campbell Barry

Hutt City Council

Concerned about rates? Naenae Pool? The state of our water infrastructure?

Mayor Campbell Barry is interested to hear directly from you about the issues that face Lower Hutt and what Hutt City Council is doing in response.

Join Campbell for two virtual public meetings about Council’s … View more
Concerned about rates? Naenae Pool? The state of our water infrastructure?

Mayor Campbell Barry is interested to hear directly from you about the issues that face Lower Hutt and what Hutt City Council is doing in response.

Join Campbell for two virtual public meetings about Council’s draft emergency budget, 2020/2021 Annual Plan.
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2042 days ago

Big shout out to our neighbours

New World

We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View more
We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.

Ngā mihi maioha.

#neighbourstogether
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2043 days ago

Small business owners – take our survey

Stuff Prosper

Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on … View more
Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on individual businesses and their ability to quickly rebound adds to the uncertainty of the national economic recovery.

Therefore, Prosper is launching a survey targeted at finding out the scale of Covid-19's impact.

You can take that survey right now – it will only take a few minutes.
Take the survey

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2043 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

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 more
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, more comfortable and easier to heat.
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2043 days ago

Releasing water

The Team from Wellington Water

This may look like a waste of water, but it’s sometimes better to release a little bit out rather than turn off water to the whole street.

Here we have Water Serviceperson Rapata replacing a broken toby. Rather than turning off the water, he diverted the flow away from the affected house for a … View more
This may look like a waste of water, but it’s sometimes better to release a little bit out rather than turn off water to the whole street.

Here we have Water Serviceperson Rapata replacing a broken toby. Rather than turning off the water, he diverted the flow away from the affected house for a few minutes while he did the job.

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2043 days ago

90% OFF insulation

The team from EnergySmart - Wellington

Did you know the government just announced they have increased their funding for the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant?

This means you could be eligible for 90% off the price of ceiling and underfloor insulation, as well as heat pump in your main living area.

For an average sized house it could cost you as… View more
Did you know the government just announced they have increased their funding for the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant?

This means you could be eligible for 90% off the price of ceiling and underfloor insulation, as well as heat pump in your main living area.

For an average sized house it could cost you as little as $300 to insulate.

Cut down on those power bills today by making your home more energy efficient.

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