Wainuiomata, 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.

123 days ago

Trusted Painters for Every Home

Graham Painters

Hi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, … View more
Hi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, and cedar weatherboards. We’re tidy, punctual, and perfect for busy families, non-DIYers, and retirees.

Discounts available for SuperGold Card holders
Serving all of Wellington, Hutt Valley & up to Plimmerton.

Message us today for a free quote, we’d love to help bring your home to life!
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123 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

Bob Scott Retirement Village

Friday 15 & Saturday 16 August, 10am - 2pm.

Experience the award-winning lifestyle at a Ryman village.

Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the premium amenities on offer.

We look forward to seeing you.

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130 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: Dog adoption numbers rise

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Have you seen James Gunn's 'Superman' yet?

The new movie stars Krypto, Superman's capable and floofy sidekick. Following the movie release, online searches for dog adoption surged globally! Krypto is based on Gunn's own rescue dog, Ozu. The Neighbourly team is sure that … View more
Have you seen James Gunn's 'Superman' yet?

The new movie stars Krypto, Superman's capable and floofy sidekick. Following the movie release, online searches for dog adoption surged globally! Krypto is based on Gunn's own rescue dog, Ozu. The Neighbourly team is sure that Gunn is pleased that his own rescue pup may lead to more fluffy adoptions!

Looking to match with your own super pet? The SPCA is spotlighting animals waiting for their new and committed families.

We hope this news brings a smile!

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131 days ago

Poll: What do you do with your stuff when you get the urge to declutter?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Life gets busy—really busy. Between work, family, appointments, and a never-ending to-do list, it’s easy for things to pile up. Add fast fashion, online sales, and homewares aisles that whisper “just one more basket won’t hurt”, and suddenly we’re swimming in stuff and tat.

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Life gets busy—really busy. Between work, family, appointments, and a never-ending to-do list, it’s easy for things to pile up. Add fast fashion, online sales, and homewares aisles that whisper “just one more basket won’t hurt”, and suddenly we’re swimming in stuff and tat.

Sometimes, that stuff is cozy and familiar. But other times, after a long day, you walk through the door, look around, and think: “Okay. Something’s got to go.”

And when that urge to declutter hits, the question is—where does it all go? We're not talking about broken bits and pieces, but those perfectly good things that simply no longer fit your life or your space.

In her piece When decluttering can’t be avoided much longer, Joanna Davis shares the everyday items she's finally ready to part with—and it might just inspire your own clear-out mission.

We want to know:
🧹 How often do you get the urge to declutter?
🎯 Are there certain things you’ve got your eye on to donate or rehome?
💛 Do you have any favourite charities, op-shops, or community organisations you support with your preloved items?

Let’s swap stories, share ideas, and help great stuff find a second life—outside our closets and shelves.

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What do you do with your stuff when you get the urge to declutter?
  • 74.1% Op-shops!
    74.1% Complete
  • 10.3% I pop items on the local online Market.
    10.3% Complete
  • 4.9% Friends and family - I buy with care, and so I give with care.
    4.9% Complete
  • 4.4% The tip - if I don't want it, others won't either.
    4.4% Complete
  • 2.3% I love an old fashioned Garage Sale or a local car-boot market.
    2.3% Complete
  • 2.3% I repurpose - I craft, rework, and give things new life.
    2.3% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - share your secrets below.
    1.6% Complete
1600 votes
124 days ago

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View more
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Find out more

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127 days ago

Brighten Your Backyard: Create a Colourful Outdoor Oasis with a DIY Mural

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Create your own oasis by colouring up an outdoor area with a punchy mural using Resene Lustacryl or Resene testpots. Find out how to add a bright spot to your backyard with these easy step by step instructions.

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127 days ago

Authentic Swiss cow bell antique

Wendy from Petone

Used for century by country farmers ,hung on the best farms cows and bullsv,each bell with a unique sound to bell and thats how they knew who wandered.
Highly expensive antique peice,
Has stamp & lettering on it.
Pikup in petone.
These bells range from $100-$2,000.

Price: $50

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128 days ago

MEGA Monthly – Issue #6 (August) Making Eastbourne Great Again — One Outrage at a Time

Phil from Eastbourne

MEGA Monthly – Issue #6 (August)
Making Eastbourne Great Again — One Outrage at a Time
Luxon’s war on Wellington ramps up — revitalisation by reverse gear.
Eastbourne Unplugged is about to drop: $500 in prizes, local lyrics, and a judging night worth turning up for.
HCC’s 10-year plan… View more
MEGA Monthly – Issue #6 (August)
Making Eastbourne Great Again — One Outrage at a Time
Luxon’s war on Wellington ramps up — revitalisation by reverse gear.
Eastbourne Unplugged is about to drop: $500 in prizes, local lyrics, and a judging night worth turning up for.
HCC’s 10-year plan promises everything… eventually.
Pukatea Sands hits pause after Viking artefacts emerge — possibly older than Māori settlement.
Chef Ramswine stirs controversy (and lardons) with his savoury pork polenta cake.
In MEGA Sports: Lawson gets all the headlines while Dixon, McLaughlin, and Van Gisbergen do all the winning.
And yes — the trailer for Boars: The Movie is finally here. From the deep… it rises.
Voting season looms — nominations are closing. Who’ll step up? Who won’t? Ferry Road is still falling apart, and the gossip? Hotter than the potholes.
Follow MEGA. Stay loud. Stay local. We say what others won’t.
Tell your mates. Tell your nan. Tell the ones who think Wainui is “just fine.”
This is your town. Let’s make it great again — together.
www.mega.kiwi.nz... – Facebook group link on site.
#Eastbourne #MEGA #MakeEastbourneGreatAgain #Unplugged #BoarsMovie #PukateaSands #VikingDiscovery #ChefRamswine #LocalElections #FerryRoadFix #HCC10YearPlan #MEGASports #NZPolitics #LocalNews #WellingtonWoes

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128 days ago

Live stronger for longer

ACC New Zealand

Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View more
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
Find out more

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128 days ago

Antique Children's book- 1931- *

Wendy from Petone

Amazing kids annual children's 'pop up book with pop up pages in beautiful condition still ! Mint condition overall, no rups or damage. 96 pages i think.
Lovely tales and paintings to match. The band may have been repaired with one long peice of tape perhaps just to mention it. Pikup … View more
Amazing kids annual children's 'pop up book with pop up pages in beautiful condition still ! Mint condition overall, no rups or damage. 96 pages i think.
Lovely tales and paintings to match. The band may have been repaired with one long peice of tape perhaps just to mention it. Pikup from petone.

Price: $120

129 days ago

National Advisory: Tsunami activity – expect strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.

Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, … View more
New Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.

Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to shore.

People in or near the sea in the following areas should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.

AREAS UNDER THREAT:
ALL COASTAL AREAS OF THE NORTH ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER ISLAND, THE SOUTH ISLAND, STEWART ISLAND, and the CHATHAM ISLANDS (updated: 3.02pm, 30/07/2025)

ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN AREAS UNDER THREAT:
STAY OFF THE BEACHES AND SHORE AREAS

People on boats, live-aboards and at marinas should leave their boats/vessels and move onto shore. Do not return to boats unless instructed by officials.

There is no need to evacuate other areas unless directly advised by local civil defence authorities. Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas near the shore) is not expected as a result of this event. We are advising people to:
- Move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
- Do not go to the coast to watch the unusual wave activity as there may be dangerous and unpredictable surges.
- Listen to local civil defence authorities and follow any instructions.
- Share this information with family, neighbours and friends.
- Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges will continue for several hours and the threat must be regarded as real until the Civil Defence states otherwise.

The situation may change as new information becomes available. Listen to the radio or TV for updates, or check www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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129 days ago

Toilet or planter.

Hugo from Epuni

A good working toilet. We just needed an extra high one. Free for plumbing in or a planter.

Free

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130 days ago

Strength training for pre and post menopause

Lisa from Waterloo

Hi there

I'm just reaching out to mature women in the Lower Hutt community to see if there is any interest in one on one Personal Training.

I am an independent PT in the Waterloo area, and as post menopausal woman myself, I have found looking after my health and wellbeing through strength … View more
Hi there

I'm just reaching out to mature women in the Lower Hutt community to see if there is any interest in one on one Personal Training.

I am an independent PT in the Waterloo area, and as post menopausal woman myself, I have found looking after my health and wellbeing through strength training most certainly has helped with some of the struggles associated with menopause.

If you would like further information on sessions and prices, please feel free to email me directly.

Thanks in advance
Lisa
positivefitnessnz@gmail.com

130 days ago

Half price Winter Wednesdays are back!

Wellington Zoo

Wrap up warm and enjoy a mid-winter treat with Winter Wednesdays at Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo! Visit the Zoo any Wednesday in August and get 1/2 price standard adult and child entry.
Purchase a ticket at the Zoo or pre-book online for any Wednesday in August.
Find out more

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138 days ago

On July 22 1987, New Zealand's first Lotto went on sale 🎉🎉

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Imagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...

Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?

Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage? … View more
Imagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...

Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?

Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage?
Stop by the SPCA on the way home and make a donation?
Buy a captain's hat, open up Trade Me and browse "boats for sale"?

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