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Saturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose … View moreSaturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose these products, you’re helping to protect forests and the animals that call them home. Find out more.
Would they be interested in being part of our Youth Advisory Group? Registrations of interest have opened for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education.
Encourage them to register their interest for this exciting opportunity to have a say in our education system. … View moreWould they be interested in being part of our Youth Advisory Group? Registrations of interest have opened for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education.
Encourage them to register their interest for this exciting opportunity to have a say in our education system. Register here today
Councillors get the same treatment as the chooks they have been dining out on. What is going on in the Laings Rd council admin buildings?
We're gearing up for this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday 1st September. Neighbourly members seem to be the experts when it comes to kindness. This is why we want you to share your ideas of how to celebrate the day, or even a story of a time you've experienced an … View moreWe're gearing up for this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday 1st September. Neighbourly members seem to be the experts when it comes to kindness. This is why we want you to share your ideas of how to celebrate the day, or even a story of a time you've experienced an unexpected friendly gesture. It might even be something you've seen on Neighbourly!
Comment below before Monday 28th August and we'll pick THREE lucky story tellers to win a $30 Prezzy® card.
Please note: comments may be shared with your local community newspaper and used for publication.
Hi Neighbours. We know Kiwis like a good deal. We also understand it can be tricky to tell if you are better off. At Electric Kiwi, we are so confident that you'll save in your first year, that we guarantee it. Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company? T&C’s … View moreHi Neighbours. We know Kiwis like a good deal. We also understand it can be tricky to tell if you are better off. At Electric Kiwi, we are so confident that you'll save in your first year, that we guarantee it. Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company? T&C’s apply. Find out more.
Figure out how much you will save in 2 minutes, grab your latest power bill and head to our handy online calculator.
Are you an experienced door to door Sales Consultant or have that hunger in the belly to make money? We’re a solid reputable company and you’ll be out representing us, our great brand and what we stand for. Because this is a pivotal role and we need you here at Meridian, we’ll be taking great… View moreAre you an experienced door to door Sales Consultant or have that hunger in the belly to make money? We’re a solid reputable company and you’ll be out representing us, our great brand and what we stand for. Because this is a pivotal role and we need you here at Meridian, we’ll be taking great care of you.
What is in it for you? Besides the standard uniform, iPhone and iPad, you’ll get industry leading training which will set you up for a successful sales career with Meridian. We have a genuine career pathway (and plenty of success stories to prove it), ample staff benefits and activities to keep you motivated and happy in your work. Contact Vivien.smith@meridianenergy.co.nz for more information.
If you have problems with services or products, you may be protected by the CGA. You should expect services to be carried out with appropriate competency and skills, and completed to a reasonable standard.
For example, Jan had two painters provide quotes for some painting and wallpaper work. … View moreIf you have problems with services or products, you may be protected by the CGA. You should expect services to be carried out with appropriate competency and skills, and completed to a reasonable standard.
For example, Jan had two painters provide quotes for some painting and wallpaper work. She chose her painter and the work was completed. Two weeks later she noticed bumps and lumps in the wallpaper, that she hadn’t noticed at the time the bill was paid.
With a faulty product, you can return it and ask for a repair, replacement or refund. But that’s not so easy with a service! But Jan’s story ended well, the painter came back and rectified the problem at no cost to Jan.
Check out YOUR rights at consumerprotection.govt.nz
Most new home builders have a long list of questions...what building materials should we use? How can we include energy-saving features? How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined? How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?
… View moreMost new home builders have a long list of questions...what building materials should we use? How can we include energy-saving features? How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined? How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?
Questions like these are exactly the sort of questions we answer at our FREE Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions. We invite you to come along, meet your local Jennian team and join us for an informative evening which will cover off these common questions and more.
Want to find out the answer to these key topics and more? Book a FREE complimentary seat at our next info session in your area.
What a lively discussion! Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Comments are now closed.
Lawyers are in gravy and ratepayers are getting a stuffing as Lower Hutt councillors rack up big bills to settle disputes over such vital questions as whether a roast chicken buffet counts as … View moreWhat a lively discussion! Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Comments are now closed.
Lawyers are in gravy and ratepayers are getting a stuffing as Lower Hutt councillors rack up big bills to settle disputes over such vital questions as whether a roast chicken buffet counts as "lavish".
Have a read and let us know - are these fees and these disputes reasonable? Why or why not? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
Smart Travel is a new platform here to help friendly Wellingtonians like you get to where you’re going in a better way, making your travel cheaper, more social, and easier on the environment. By registering and creating a profile with Smart Travel, you can use the website and app to find other … View moreSmart Travel is a new platform here to help friendly Wellingtonians like you get to where you’re going in a better way, making your travel cheaper, more social, and easier on the environment. By registering and creating a profile with Smart Travel, you can use the website and app to find other commuters to carpool with, or offer your services as a driver. Sign up today and start logging your journeys and you could be in to win rewards like Prezzy Cards and vouchers.
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If you're up for a night of glitter and rhinestones, enter our giveaway for a double pass to Marathong NZ 1.0! Eight of New Zealand's top burlesque dancers will be performing on stage at the Little Theatre at the Dowse Art… View moreThanks for your entries everyone! The winner has been notified.
If you're up for a night of glitter and rhinestones, enter our giveaway for a double pass to Marathong NZ 1.0! Eight of New Zealand's top burlesque dancers will be performing on stage at the Little Theatre at the Dowse Art Museum on Friday August 18. To win a double pass, either comment here with why you would like to go, or email editor@huttnews.co.nz with "Marathong" in the subject line and your contact details in the body.
Stuffed birds and rifle racks will make way for purrs and pats when Wellington's first cat cafe opens at the site of a former gun shop.
Ken and Richelle Okada have signed the lease of the Jackson St premises in Petone where they plan to open the Neko Ngeru Cat Adoption Cafe in … View moreStuffed birds and rifle racks will make way for purrs and pats when Wellington's first cat cafe opens at the site of a former gun shop.
Ken and Richelle Okada have signed the lease of the Jackson St premises in Petone where they plan to open the Neko Ngeru Cat Adoption Cafe in October.
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If you live in Wainuiomata, have a Community Services Card, and need curtains, go to the Wainuiomata Community Centre today!
Wellington Curtain Bank is giving free curtains to people who need them. Go to the community centre to pick up a form, take it home to measure your windows and bring your … View moreIf you live in Wainuiomata, have a Community Services Card, and need curtains, go to the Wainuiomata Community Centre today!
Wellington Curtain Bank is giving free curtains to people who need them. Go to the community centre to pick up a form, take it home to measure your windows and bring your form back by Friday, August 18th. We make the curtains especially to fit your window, and then drop them back to the community centre for you to take home and hang.
Curtains keep the heat in, the cold out and the power bills down. To find out more go to the event on Facebook, call 0508 78 78 24 x 705, or head to the community centre at 1A Queen Street.
Fred Coetzer can vouch for the good work of the Te Omanga Hospice.
Last year, the then 83-year-old suffered heart failure that left him battling for his life.
Surgeons at Hutt Hospital said he was unlikely to survive surgery and if he did, he would probably suffer a stroke.
His wife, Maureen,… View moreFred Coetzer can vouch for the good work of the Te Omanga Hospice.
Last year, the then 83-year-old suffered heart failure that left him battling for his life.
Surgeons at Hutt Hospital said he was unlikely to survive surgery and if he did, he would probably suffer a stroke.
His wife, Maureen, ...
A chicken apocalypse in Levin, a furry glove thief in Woolston and a bit of graffiti-proof kiwi ingenuity in Dunedin.
We've found a small selection of goodies from this month that we just couldn't help but share with you all. Click on the titles to see the original posts!
Did you … View moreA chicken apocalypse in Levin, a furry glove thief in Woolston and a bit of graffiti-proof kiwi ingenuity in Dunedin.
We've found a small selection of goodies from this month that we just couldn't help but share with you all. Click on the titles to see the original posts!
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