Fairfield, Lower Hutt

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear out that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

151 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: Kākāpō will be getting busy in 2026!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

The kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!

How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. … View more
The kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!

How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. Because we can anticipate rimu mast events, and kākāpō love rimu fruit, we can predict kākāpō breeding activity.

Since there are only 242 kākāpō today, this bumper season is important.

This positive outlook on population numbers is especially exciting since, due to the mahi of conservationists, the kākāpō have completed their first season on the North island (at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari). The booming of the kākāpō has not been heard on the North Island of Aotearoa for over a century!

Read more about Aotearoa's flightless parrot and their nesting plans.

We hope this news brings a smile!

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141 days ago

Village pooch Maggie provides pet therapy for fellow residents

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

Moving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.

The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into… View more
Moving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.

The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into Ryman Healthcare’s Devonport village in 2021, and now take Maggie to visit residents in the village care centre three times a week.

Click read more to read about Maggie's pawsome work.

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152 days ago

Line Dancing.

Jane from Naenae

Sorry I'm terribly late neighbours but enough time to put your Dancing shoes on,an LETS DANCE.See you 11:15am Te mako Hub Nae nae.$5pp🕺🩰💃👯‍♀️

144 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: New Zealander named first Commonwealth Poet Laureate

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Good news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!

Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New … View more
Good news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!

Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New Zealand, where I was born and grew up, we recognise the inherent dignity and worth of every person whose story deserves to be told."

Congratulations Selina, ka pai.

We hope this news brings a smile!

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141 days ago

Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene

Buy any red testpot 60 mL from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17 -31 July 2025 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Find out more

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141 days ago

Create a Kid-Approved Swing in Your Favourite Wood Stain

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

This quick and customisable project is ideal for those without a sturdy tree to hang a swing from, and it’s sure to bring joy to your little ones. Find out how to make and stain your own in your favourite Resene Woodsman wood stain finish with these easy step by step instructions.

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149 days ago

Poll: Have you felt the impact of electricity price increases?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.

Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and … View more
Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.

Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and 20% of people have been struggling to pay their power bill in the past year.

How does your region compare? You can view and compare how the average monthly household use, charges, and bills vary regionally here.

We want to know: Is your household paying more for electricity this year?
Do you have any advice for your community on what changes you have found most effective in keeping costs down in your home or office? Share below!

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Have you felt the impact of electricity price increases?
  • 80.9% Yes! The increase has hit hard
    80.9% Complete
  • 14.8% I am managing - we have found some solutions
    14.8% Complete
  • 4.3% No - have not noticed much change
    4.3% Complete
2142 votes
143 days ago

Unwanted lawnmowers

Zyron from Waterloo

If any needs to get rid of FREE unwanted lawnmowers that don't work and that are lying around, I'm happy to come by to collect free of charge. Doesn't need to be broken. I will still take functional mowers too if you happy to just make space parting ways with it.
Leave a message … View more
If any needs to get rid of FREE unwanted lawnmowers that don't work and that are lying around, I'm happy to come by to collect free of charge. Doesn't need to be broken. I will still take functional mowers too if you happy to just make space parting ways with it.
Leave a message I'll get back to ya.
Cheers

143 days ago

Mats

Jane from Naenae

Good morning Neighbours.Im in need of floor rugs for a mum who has little ones an bare floors.If we have any that you no longer use,can we pass on to them.Also looking for a High chair for one of the children.Thanku neighbours,so appreciate you all.

144 days ago
144 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Winter Puzzle Comp!

The Post

Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.

The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.

The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers,click here.

The Team at The Post
Find out more

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145 days ago

WKKONZ & CKLA Seminar

Izzy Lewis from Sanchin Freestyle Karate

WKKONZ & CKLA Seminar highlights. Awesome effort from all. Great to have Mike Hall from Edsoma NZ Eternal Dragon School of Martial Arts & Rob from Matt Fiddes Martial Arts join us as well 🥋🥋

152 days ago

Poll: Is AI rewiring our minds?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View more
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.

We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?

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Is AI rewiring our minds?
  • 19.8% AI is making us lazy
    19.8% Complete
  • 51.5% Ai is great, BUT only if used as a tool and not a substitute for thinking
    51.5% Complete
  • 5.2% AI is great! People have a history of fearing new technology
    5.2% Complete
  • 21.7% Too early to tell
    21.7% Complete
  • 1.8% Have a different perspective? Share it below!
    1.8% Complete
1242 votes
148 days ago

Invitation to attend a Grey Power meeting with interesting guest speaker

Kevin Willis from Grey Power Hutt City Assn Inc

You are most welcome to join us for our meeting and morning tea next Friday.18th July. Our guest speaker will be Tracey Martin, CEO Aged Care Association and ex Minister for Seniors. The Aged Care Assn is a powerful advocate, making sure the aged care sector gets the support it needs to provide … View moreYou are most welcome to join us for our meeting and morning tea next Friday.18th July. Our guest speaker will be Tracey Martin, CEO Aged Care Association and ex Minister for Seniors. The Aged Care Assn is a powerful advocate, making sure the aged care sector gets the support it needs to provide excellent care for older New Zealanders. We met at the Senior Citizens Rooms which are on the left as you enter Queensgate Woolworths car park. Our members enjoy a range of benefits which are outlined at www.greypower.co.nz.... Prospective new members are also most welcome.

148 days ago

Invite to a Grey Power meeting with a guest speaker

Kevin Willis from Grey Power Hutt City Assn Inc

You are most welcome to join us for our meeting and morning tea next Friday.18th July. Our guest speaker will be Tracey Martin, CEO Aged Care Association and ex Minister for Seniors. The Aged Care Assn is a powerful advocate, making sure the aged care sector gets the support it needs to provide … View moreYou are most welcome to join us for our meeting and morning tea next Friday.18th July. Our guest speaker will be Tracey Martin, CEO Aged Care Association and ex Minister for Seniors. The Aged Care Assn is a powerful advocate, making sure the aged care sector gets the support it needs to provide excellent care for older New Zealanders. We met at the Senior Citizens Rooms which are on the left as you enter Queensgate Woolworths car park. Our members enjoy a range of benefits which are outlined at www.greypower.co.nz.... Prospective new members are also most welcome.

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