Mount Victoria, Wellington

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

1677 days ago

It's a great day for a haircut!

Aaron Graham from Hataitai Family Barbers

If your feeling a little shaggy pop in and get it sorted this weekend. We are open 10-4pm Saturday and Sunday. 31 Waitoa Rd, Hargitay Village.

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1677 days ago

Need a change in your garden?

Joshua from Kilbirnie Price Smart Landscaping and Gardening

A paved courtyard is the best solution, to minimize maintenance, creating a living space, and adding value to your property. We will find the best solutions for your needs.Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize a site visit.

1678 days ago

Wellington Samaritans are looking for helpline volunteers

Samaritans

Hi neighbours,

Wellington Samaritans are looking for locals to join our team of helpline volunteers.

If you’re a good listener and have a genuine desire to improve the mental well-being of others, please contact us about becoming a helpline volunteer.

We provide full training and … View more
Hi neighbours,

Wellington Samaritans are looking for locals to join our team of helpline volunteers.

If you’re a good listener and have a genuine desire to improve the mental well-being of others, please contact us about becoming a helpline volunteer.

We provide full training and ongoing support.

Email wellington@samaritans.org.nz or phone 021 294 0036 or visit www.samaritans.org.nz
Find out more

1681 days ago

Dancing is great for the brain

Reporter Community News

Every Friday morning dozens of people who suffer from strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions fill up a Porirua dance hall to dosey doe, salsa, and disco dance.
But they are not just there for fun, but to improve their brains.
Dancing has so many beneficial effects on … View more
Every Friday morning dozens of people who suffer from strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions fill up a Porirua dance hall to dosey doe, salsa, and disco dance.
But they are not just there for fun, but to improve their brains.
Dancing has so many beneficial effects on the brain that it is now being used to treat people with Parkinson’s disease, which affects about 1 in 500 Kiwis.
“Motion is lotion, getting people moving is really important,” dance leader and physiotherapist Rachel Horwell​ said.
What do you do to keep fit and stimulate your brain?

1679 days ago

Baking Week

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

This week Red Cross Kilbirnie celebrates the joy of baking good food. Come on in and get a bargain to bake your own creation!

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1679 days ago

New Winter Stock

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie Red Cross has plenty of warm winter stock, just arrived. Come on in and snag a bargain!

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1679 days ago

Interior Design Trends 2021

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

It’s been a long year, so we have good reason to rejoice when thinking of the interior design trends we love most for 2021 and onwards.

From the growing importance of sustainable materials to elegant elements and a celebration of individuality and uniqueness, our 2021 trend edit will provide … View more
It’s been a long year, so we have good reason to rejoice when thinking of the interior design trends we love most for 2021 and onwards.

From the growing importance of sustainable materials to elegant elements and a celebration of individuality and uniqueness, our 2021 trend edit will provide you with a curated look that will bring your home into the New Year with sensational style.

With many people’s attitudes on life changing during 2020, and many wishing they could get away this year, we take a look ahead at the interior design trends for 2021.


1. Take a maximalist approach to decorating
For those who love colourful decoration, this maximalist look channels the free-spirited essence of the celebrated Bloomsbury artists and their creative flair. Bravely mix contrast patterns across a scheme, harmonising the eclectic mix with different scales of print, and one or two grounding common tones to pull all the patterns together. The Bloomsbury artists painted not only their walls but their furniture, too. Mix large-scale wall decor with small-scale decorative details to create playful layers.
2. Combine checks and stripes
Everyone’s two favourite patterns combine for this fun new trend that mixes the classic check and stripe with new-season colours.

Mix and match patterns in different scales to create the right 
balance. In this bedroom the delicately patterned cushions and eiderdown soften the effect of the stripes and checks on the wall and bed.

3. Slide into sculptural furniture
Carefully curated displays of shapely figures and organic forms take centre stage creating quiet drama in neutral spaces. As the striking furnishings and lighting in this living room show, sculptural can be beautiful and useful. For those with a love of ceramics, group pieces together behind glass or on a humble window shelf. Curved and shapely furniture and vessels draw the eye, inviting your gaze to dance across the space.

4. Be bold with a primary palette
We love this considered trend which gives interiors an artistic edge by using two primary colours against a muted palette. Here, a statement lamp with big personality is the perfect way to bring colour into an existing neutral space. And such vibrant colour helps a piece to stand out from the crowd.

In larger spaces wooden furniture and natural jute flooring is given a new lease of life with a sprinkling of bright primary colours.


5. Transport yourself to warmer climes with a wall mural
Adorning interiors with maximum escapism, tropical wall-coverings full of lively patterns and dreamy painterly scenes are just what interiors are craving this year. This ‘La Passion De Diego’ mural by Elitis featuring oversized Mexican plant-life and a silhouette of Frida Kahlo has a woven pattern incorporated into the design to add texture and depth to balance the bold colour.'


Full article with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

1680 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This should not be too hard. What is going on here?

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1679 days ago

WANTED WANTED WANTED

Goldco

GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week.… View more
GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

The recent lockdown has seen many of us take the time to sort items we no longer require or simply want to turn into cash.

We are currently very short of stock and keen to buy any of these or similar items.

Buying now at a venue near you deal with the specialists.

Click here for venues
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1679 days ago

Broadband Tips

The Team from Chorus

Are you getting the best from your internet? Learn how to get the best connection, plan and set-up to get the most out of your home WiFi. Learn more

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1685 days ago

Buy apple tablet

Jeff from Newtown

I am looking for a apple tablet, I have 230v in my old van and wish to plug in and watch you tube when I stay in campgrounds around the country, campgrounds normally have free wi fi, my technology skillset is low so just plug it in, goggle you tube and good to go, no more than $150 is all I can … View moreI am looking for a apple tablet, I have 230v in my old van and wish to plug in and watch you tube when I stay in campgrounds around the country, campgrounds normally have free wi fi, my technology skillset is low so just plug it in, goggle you tube and good to go, no more than $150 is all I can afford to pay, I only goggle text ring email, that's as far as I want to go, thanks

Price: $150

1680 days ago

Heading Y11-13 Senior Scholarships Available

Whitby Collegiate

Whitby Collegiate is offering a Senior Scholarship available to new students in Years 11-13 effective in 2021 and 2022. These suit students who would be considered good all-rounders.

At Whitby Collegiate our smaller class sizes mean we have a lower student to teacher ratio giving students … View more
Whitby Collegiate is offering a Senior Scholarship available to new students in Years 11-13 effective in 2021 and 2022. These suit students who would be considered good all-rounders.

At Whitby Collegiate our smaller class sizes mean we have a lower student to teacher ratio giving students optimum assistance.

Learn more and apply online
Apply now

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1681 days ago

Benefits of taking breaks

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking … View more
As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus!

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1681 days ago

Wellington City Cadet Unit Movie Fundraiser - Danger Close

Rachel from Hataitai

Wellington City Cadet Unit Movie Fundraiser - Danger Close (R13)
Monday 24 May 2021
Penthouse Cinema, 205 Ohiro Road, Brooklyn, Wellington
7.30pm Arrive
7.45pm Introduction by Lt Col (Rtd) Con Flinkenberg
8.00pm Movie

Tickets $20
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Wellington City Cadet Unit Movie Fundraiser - Danger Close (R13)
Monday 24 May 2021
Penthouse Cinema, 205 Ohiro Road, Brooklyn, Wellington
7.30pm Arrive
7.45pm Introduction by Lt Col (Rtd) Con Flinkenberg
8.00pm Movie

Tickets $20
Ticket Purchase Link:

tinyurl.com...


All profits from the screening event will aid with funding the Wellington City Cadet Units operations, training activities and work in wider Wellington community.

Danger Close Flyer A5.pdf Download View

1681 days ago

Malicious email impersonating NZ Post circulating

Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand Post have published a warning to customers after several variations of a scam email were reported over the past 24 hours.

The email asks to correct personal details because of a failed parcel delivery.

The email directs the recipient to 'schedule a new delivery'. If any… View more
New Zealand Post have published a warning to customers after several variations of a scam email were reported over the past 24 hours.

The email asks to correct personal details because of a failed parcel delivery.

The email directs the recipient to 'schedule a new delivery'. If any individual has received these emails, NZ Post has advised to delete it immediately.

In a statement sent to Neighbourly, NZ Post confirmed that it had taken 24 websites offline in relation to the scam.

For more information on the scam, please see the NZ Post's Cyber Security Alerts page.

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