Mornington, Wellington

2645 days ago

Poll: Who did you want to win The Block NZ?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, well that's The Block NZ over for another year... were you happy with the result?

If you missed it, you can relive all the action and drama of the auction here or check out our Block winners round-up, here.

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Who did you want to win The Block NZ?
  • 6.4% House 1 - Claire and Agni
    6.4% Complete
  • 42.2% House 2 - Ben and Tom
    42.2% Complete
  • 15.7% House 3 - Chlo and Em
    15.7% Complete
  • 35.7% House 4 - Amy and Stu
    35.7% Complete
1227 votes
2646 days ago

Poll: Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!

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Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?
  • 49.4% Allbirds, the hi-tech shoe with an environmental goal, made from fine merino woo
    49.4% Complete
  • 31.8% Nomads, the 1980s crepe-soled schoolyard phenomenon set for a 2020 reboot;
    31.8% Complete
  • 18.9% Thick foot hair, as modelled by Peter Jackson’s hobbits.
    18.9% Complete
541 votes
2646 days ago

Drivers might pay more, learn why.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

At ACC, we’re proposing to increase the levies collected from road users to pay for the rising cost of road injuries. If you’re a road user, these proposals could affect you.

Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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2646 days ago

Items needed to help stroke survivor.

Jo from Southgate

Hello,
Does anyone have the following items they no longer need and would be helpful to a stroke survivor:

1) Mail box which is in good condition preferably large size
600 mm or 60cm or more H x 350 mm or 35 cm W x 160 mm or 16 cm (Deep)... lockable.

2) Corded telephone/s.

3) Corded … View more
Hello,
Does anyone have the following items they no longer need and would be helpful to a stroke survivor:

1) Mail box which is in good condition preferably large size
600 mm or 60cm or more H x 350 mm or 35 cm W x 160 mm or 16 cm (Deep)... lockable.

2) Corded telephone/s.

3) Corded telephone with answering machine, and fax... the old Brother style or any other brand.

Would be very grateful to hear back.
Thank you
Have a lovely weekend.

Cheers Jo,

Free

2647 days ago

Have your say on amending the Fire Prevention Bylaw

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

The Government recently made legislative changes to how fire safety rules work and Fire and Emergency NZ is now responsible for fire safety. This includes setting fire bans and issuing fire permits which makes much of our current Fire Prevention Bylaw obsolete, so we're proposing to create a … View moreThe Government recently made legislative changes to how fire safety rules work and Fire and Emergency NZ is now responsible for fire safety. This includes setting fire bans and issuing fire permits which makes much of our current Fire Prevention Bylaw obsolete, so we're proposing to create a new bylaw to manage the nuisance that can come from fires and smoke. Have your say before 26 Oct 5pm via our website.

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2647 days ago

Fresh Avocados - delivered to your door!

Belle Vue Orchard

Fresh Hass Avocados handpicked to order and delivered to your door. We also have Avocado oil available.

- No chiller room!
- No sitting around on supermarket shelves!
- No squeezing by customers in the produce department!

The fruit is hand-picked to your order and is handled only once … View more
Fresh Hass Avocados handpicked to order and delivered to your door. We also have Avocado oil available.

- No chiller room!
- No sitting around on supermarket shelves!
- No squeezing by customers in the produce department!

The fruit is hand-picked to your order and is handled only once before being carefully packaged up and dispatched directly to you. This means the fruit is super duper fresh when it is delivered to your door.

We pick the fruit green so you will need to be patient when your box of deliciousness arrives. And, as a bonus, most of our packaging is reusable and biodegradable.
Order yours here!

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