Moonshine Valley news is brought to you by the team at Upper Hutt Leader
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
On the third day of Christmasโฆ
We have come together with the amazing team at @Lagans Pharmacy (give them a like) and together we are giving away: Mobility Walker valued at $235 from Lagans Pharmacy Upper hutt
To enter
1. ๐ LIke/follow our page
2. ๐ LIke this post (tag and share if you … View moreOn the third day of Christmasโฆ
We have come together with the amazing team at @Lagans Pharmacy (give them a like) and together we are giving away: Mobility Walker valued at $235 from Lagans Pharmacy Upper hutt
To enter
1. ๐ LIke/follow our page
2. ๐ LIke this post (tag and share if you wish)
3. ๐
Comment below โฆ What do you want Santa to bring you this Christmas?
Tag your mates and share the love
For more entries head over to our other sister papers
Facebook:
Hutt News
Kapiti Observer
Kapi-Mana News
Neighbourly:
www.neighbourly.co.nz...
www.neighbourly.co.nz...
www.neighbourly.co.nz...
Entry to the competition runs for 24 hours and prizes will be drawn on Monday 3 December. Winners must collect prize within 3 working days, or Stuff may redraw the prize. Only open to New Zealand residents, and no current employees of Stuff may apply. Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable nor redeemable for cash. This competition is organised in its entirety by Stuff Ltd and is not associated with Facebook in any way. Winners are drawn at random and the judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
In Westpac's latest Home Truths newsletter Stephens wrote that there were clear signs that recent falls in mortgage interest rates had boosted the market.
"It is clear that the rate of house price inflation has lifted recently," he said.
"This acceleration is coming from … View moreIn Westpac's latest Home Truths newsletter Stephens wrote that there were clear signs that recent falls in mortgage interest rates had boosted the market.
"It is clear that the rate of house price inflation has lifted recently," he said.
"This acceleration is coming from Auckland and Canterbury, which have shifted from slightly falling to slightly rising house prices, and from Otago and Southland, where house prices are rising fast.
"Meanwhile, the rate of inflation in Wellington and few nearby regions has eased a little."
Stephens said rising sales volumes were a good pointer to the short term outlook for prices and the lift in sales reported by the REINZ in October was a good indicator that house price inflation was set to accelerate.
He picked that house prices could rise 1.5% in the March quarter, mainly driven by lower interest rates.
But he also warned that the lift in the market could be short lived.
"Mortgage interest rates will not keep falling forever," he said.
"Actually, wholesale fixed interest rates have risen quite sharply over the past week or two.
"That should at least arrest the decline in fixed mortgage rates, if not reverse it.
"This is why we think the current housing market upturn will be short-lived.
"We remain convinced that mortgage interest rates will eventually rise significantly.
"At that point, we expect the housing market to be severely impacted.
"But with the Reserve Bank looking to keep the OCR low for some time, this is more a story for the 2020s than the current decade.
"We are forecasting falling house prices in the early 2020s."
Nelson's bi-cultural Christmas parade has caused a stir and some confusion among Santa's young fans. The traditional white-bearded, jolly man was replaced in the parade by a Mฤori man representing Santa Claus. Read the full story here.
Although many people were for the idea, some … View moreNelson's bi-cultural Christmas parade has caused a stir and some confusion among Santa's young fans. The traditional white-bearded, jolly man was replaced in the parade by a Mฤori man representing Santa Claus. Read the full story here.
Although many people were for the idea, some parents felt "blindsided" that they weren't forewarned that Hana Kลkล would be stepping in for Santa Claus. The parade's organisers have since apologised.
So we want to know your view on this topic. Are you in support of modernising Christmas, or do you prefer a traditional Santa? Take part in our poll below!
This month, we want to challenge everyone to come together and help those in need this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year itโs easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about those having a difficult time.
From elderly neighbours with no one to celebrate with to … View moreThis month, we want to challenge everyone to come together and help those in need this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year itโs easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about those having a difficult time.
From elderly neighbours with no one to celebrate with to homeless families and those with disabilities struggling to just get by, reach out to someone who could use a helping hand and remind them what the holiday spirit is all about!
Share your photos and experiences using the following hashtag so we can see what you got up to.
#NSNZhelpinghands
Every year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer โ itโs in our DNA โ but if weโre honest, weโre not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:
- Donโt turn your back to the waves.
- Always take … View moreEvery year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer โ itโs in our DNA โ but if weโre honest, weโre not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:
- Donโt turn your back to the waves.
- Always take your lifejacket.
- Tell someone when youโll be back.
- Donโt drive when you are tired.
And remember if you stray too far, the Choppers can help. In the last 12 months, Wellingtonโs Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew 415 missions keeping Kiwis safe.
Stay safe in Chopper Country.
The Westpac NZ Team
I have over 40 books which I am giving away to anyone who would like to pick them up. For any school who would like them as a resource or for any reason they could think up. Or suggestions how I could dispose of them. The book fair does not want them. Leave a message or phone 022 067 5388.
Small class size โ almost personal tutoring. Donโt miss out โ Book Now
Are you seeking new perspective or an alternative method for healing your emotions, changing your life, or simply looking to expand your knowledge, this course will provide insight and ideas on bringing crystal energy … View moreSmall class size โ almost personal tutoring. Donโt miss out โ Book Now
Are you seeking new perspective or an alternative method for healing your emotions, changing your life, or simply looking to expand your knowledge, this course will provide insight and ideas on bringing crystal energy into your realm of living.
This one-day workshop is an introduction to how you can use crystals in your life as energetic support. Crystals have been used for centuries as amulets and talisman but in modern times, we are learning to use their energy not only for computers, cell phones, and other technologies, but as a spiritual tool for personal growth. We can use them to enhance meditation, for peace and calming, for grounding and protection, and most importantly, for our own emotional and spiritual expansion.
The approach of this workshop is grounded and practical. Forget the woo woo of waving a magic crystal wand around, itโs not happening here! This workshop eliminates the mystery and works with whatโs real and accessible. Well dig in together to re-ignite your own intuition and bring a new awareness to your world.
See link below
FIVE prizes up for grabs if you book your course before 15 DECEMBER
$50 voucher from the Warehouse for any ART Class booking.
Umptious Morning Tea for Two @ The Blue Train, for any Cooking Class booking.
The quintessential NZ Recipe book The Great New Zealand CookBook for any Cooking Class … View moreFIVE prizes up for grabs if you book your course before 15 DECEMBER
$50 voucher from the Warehouse for any ART Class booking.
Umptious Morning Tea for Two @ The Blue Train, for any Cooking Class booking.
The quintessential NZ Recipe book The Great New Zealand CookBook for any Cooking Class booking.
Voucher from Bunnings for any WoodWork Class booking.
$100 Voucher from Kapiti Court Motel for any booking of any class made from outside of Kapiti Region.
Do you have a loved one who has dementia? Then this is especially for you.
Is there a child in your life who is too lively at times? Then this is especially for you?
Story Massage is a fun, wonderfully simple, interactive way of combining the creativity of storytelling with the benefits of … View moreDo you have a loved one who has dementia? Then this is especially for you.
Is there a child in your life who is too lively at times? Then this is especially for you?
Story Massage is a fun, wonderfully simple, interactive way of combining the creativity of storytelling with the benefits of massage. Story Massage can be used with children and adults, whatever their age or ability.
The massage strokes are gentle and non-intrusive and are received through clothing. The strokes can be adapted to the meet the needs of the participants.
Some benefits experienced from Story Massage, are calmness and concentration, along with increased self-awareness, self-confidence and self-esteem.
Each workshop will begin with a PowerPoint presentation explaining how Story Massage works. Visual displays will also introduce you to the strokes used as well as depicting a variety of individuals and groups who have benefitted from and enjoy Story Massage. Interactive work will follow, where you will have the opportunity to create your own stories, practice the strokes and to share with others. This will give you a basic knowledge to enable you to use Story Massage with family and friends.
click on link below
Hi Neighbours, we have had a major clean out and have decided to have a garage sale, items for sale are baby clothes from newborn to 6/7 yrs, toys, plants and many miscellaneous items, breast pump, baby bag, car seat to name a few available , Sat 8 Dec, 8 am till 12 noon, at 1 Pempsey St, all … View moreHi Neighbours, we have had a major clean out and have decided to have a garage sale, items for sale are baby clothes from newborn to 6/7 yrs, toys, plants and many miscellaneous items, breast pump, baby bag, car seat to name a few available , Sat 8 Dec, 8 am till 12 noon, at 1 Pempsey St, all going very cheap, see you then...
On the first day of Christmas....
We have come together with our mates at @Newbolds Upper Hutt (give them a like) for our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway.
Today we are giving away a:
Boston Acoustic Stereo worth $599 retail
TO ENTER
1. ๐ LIke/follow our page
2. ๐ LIke this post (tag … View moreOn the first day of Christmas....
We have come together with our mates at @Newbolds Upper Hutt (give them a like) for our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway.
Today we are giving away a:
Boston Acoustic Stereo worth $599 retail
TO ENTER
1. ๐ LIke/follow our page
2. ๐ LIke this post (tag and share if you wish)
3. ๐
Comment below โฆ What is your favourite Christmas Carol?
For more entries head over to our other sister papers
Facebook:
www.facebook.com...
www.facebook.com...
www.facebook.com...
www.facebook.com...
Neighbourly:
www.neighbourly.co.nz...
www.neighbourly.co.nz...
www.neighbourly.co.nz...
www.neighbourly.co.nz...
Entry to the competition runs for 24 hours and prizes will be drawn on Monday 3 December. Winners must collect prize within 3 working days, or Stuff may redraw the prize. Only open to New Zealand residents, and no current employees of Stuff may apply. Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable nor redeemable for cash. This competition is organised in its entirety by Stuff Ltd and is not associated with Facebook in any way. Winners are drawn at random and judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
© Neighbourly 2025
Loading…
