Owhiro Bay, Wellington

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

From us at Neighbourly

2642 days ago

If the warranty has ended, it doesn't mean your rights have!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

When you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has … View moreWhen you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has ended.

The CGA says that products have to be of an acceptable quality which means they must be fit for purpose (or do what they're made to do), last for a reasonable amount of time, be safe, and be free from any minor defects. What is “acceptable quality” is based on what you could reasonably expect taking into account things like the nature of the goods, what you paid for them, and any particular statements made about the goods.

If you have a problem with something you’ve bought and the warranty period has ended, you might still be entitled to have it repaired or replaced. Check out our information on your rights as a consumer or phone CAB on 0800 367 222.

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2642 days ago

Proposal to close roads

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Our Regulatory Processes Committee will meet to consider the following temporary road closures for The Pride Parade on Sat 16 March, 3pm to 8pm.
Road closure - Tennyson Street (Tory Street to Cambridge Terrace)
Rolling road closure approximately 6.45pm - Tennyson Street, to Cambridge Terrace, to … View more
Our Regulatory Processes Committee will meet to consider the following temporary road closures for The Pride Parade on Sat 16 March, 3pm to 8pm.
Road closure - Tennyson Street (Tory Street to Cambridge Terrace)
Rolling road closure approximately 6.45pm - Tennyson Street, to Cambridge Terrace, to Courtenay Place, to Taranaki Street, to Taranaki Street Wharf.
If you object to this proposed road closure or would like to give your feedback you can email maria.taumaa@wcc.govt.nz before 4pm, Friday 5 Oct.

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2642 days ago

We're hitting the road!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Our road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about … View moreOur road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about the work they’re doing, or help us run workshops.

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2642 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
2643 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
2643 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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2644 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,

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2644 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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