Paparangi, Wellington

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113 days ago

Create, Paint & Plant: A Fun Family DIY Project

The Team from Resene ColorShop Johnsonville

Get creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots… View moreGet creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots with these easy step by step instructions.

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113 days ago

Clothes brush and shoe horn combined

Carol Ann from Johnsonville

Quirky item could have been made for tourists. Sturdy and does a good job.message Carol-Ann 021 1679665

Price: $8

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114 days ago

Garden bath

Doug from Tawa

Small acrylic garden bath - I have used it as a fishpond but could be used as a planter or compost bin.
Free to pickup from Nuffield street Tawa.
Phone or txt Doug on 021 56 24 56

Free

124 days ago

Poll: What are the living costs that are having the biggest (and perhaps surprising) impact on your wallet?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.

Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some … View more
Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.

Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some members of our community (women, Māori, and Pacific people) are experiencing worsening financial positions at elevated rates.

Stats NZ tells us that food prices have jumped 4.6% since this time last year, with meat and dairy doing most of the damage. This jump is hitting us all, but groceries are just one part of the picture.

When basic costs keep climbing, the old cost-saving tricks — like bulk-buying or stockpiling on sale — don’t always work. Who can afford to spend more upfront when every dollar already has a job?

We want to know: What costs have caught you off guard the most? What are the expenses that feel impossible to juggle right now?
Share your thoughts below!

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What are the living costs that are having the biggest (and perhaps surprising) impact on your wallet?
  • 43.5% Grocery bills
    43.5% Complete
  • 33% Utilities
    33% Complete
  • 1% Your treats (the ones that keep you human day to day, and are ESSENTIAL!)
    1% Complete
  • 0.1% Education
    0.1% Complete
  • 7.6% Healthcare
    7.6% Complete
  • 1.3% Travel (public transport/petrol)
    1.3% Complete
  • 7.9% Rent or mortgage
    7.9% Complete
  • 1.5% Social costs: birthday gifts and occasions
    1.5% Complete
  • 4.1% Other - share below!
    4.1% Complete
2582 votes
115 days ago

Last chance to enter!

Resene

Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.

Share a Bright Spot today for a … View more
Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.

Share a Bright Spot today for a chance to win one of ten prize packs worth $500.

And make sure you check out the entries so far too.
Enter now

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116 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

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

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities. We'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Find out more

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117 days ago

New Timeless Bespoke Kitchens

Ann Beales from Absolute Design Group Ltd

If you are planning a Kitchen Renovation before Christmas then now is the time to start.
We are offering a Complimentary Home Visit Consultation to start your New Kitchen Project.
We Design, Supply and Install and have the required Tradesmen to complete your Project.
Please call Ann on 027 645 … View more
If you are planning a Kitchen Renovation before Christmas then now is the time to start.
We are offering a Complimentary Home Visit Consultation to start your New Kitchen Project.
We Design, Supply and Install and have the required Tradesmen to complete your Project.
Please call Ann on 027 645 0785 to arrange a time for your Complimentary Consultation.
Check through our Photo Gallery and Google Reviews on our Website. www.absolutedesigngroup.co.nz...
Email. ann@absolutedesigngroup.co.nz

117 days ago

Bamboo Garden & Trellis Stakes

Kevin from Tawa

Stakes available in bundles of 10, various sizes from 60cm to 2m and $6.00 to $20.00 per bundle.
Call Kevin on 0274-423-859


Negotiable

Negotiable

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128 days ago

Poll: No more card payment surcharges – but who should be covering the cost? 💸

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.

Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.

But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and … View more
The Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.

Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.

But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and Hospitality NZ are worried the costs won’t just disappear. Labour MP Arena Williams put it simply: there should not be surcharges for customers at all. But she points out that the Government’s plan does not deal with banks and merchants “who still scoop a big fee”.

Many of our community are rocked by the recent announcement. Retailers warn card surcharge ban could lead to higher prices - the unfortunatel reality is that small businesses are feeling the squeeze along with their customers. In comparison, large retailers pay significantly lower banking fees and ultimately have more leverage at the negotiation table.

💸 So someone still pays – but who?

We want to know: Who should be covering this cost?
Share your thoughts in the comments!

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No more card payment surcharges – but who should be covering the cost? 💸
  • 5.7% Retailers need to absorb the cost
    5.7% Complete
  • 88.7% The banks are the problem - the cost should not sit with consumers or retailers
    88.7% Complete
  • 4.2% I do not mind paying a surcharge - I just want everything to be transparent
    4.2% Complete
  • 1.4% It is more complicated - I will share below
    1.4% Complete
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119 days ago

Aro Valley Record Fair

Amanda from Khandallah

On The Record is bringing their 'good vibes only' record fair to Aro Valley.

Where: Aro Valley Community Centre
When: Saturday 13th September

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119 days ago

Decks decks Ashton building

Pete Ashton from Decks Decks

Repairs and maintenance. It's never to early for maintenance and repairs but it is to late when something collapses 😟 . Contact Pete Ashton 7days 0274403242

119 days ago

Decks decks Ashton building

Pete Ashton from Decks Decks

Not here yet but spring is coming 😊 . Anytime is a great time to consider your outdoor areas. We can change your whole use of your unusable areas from wet slippery areas to safe playing / entertaining spaces. Also don't overlook the necessary repairs and maintenance on existing decks etc .… View moreNot here yet but spring is coming 😊 . Anytime is a great time to consider your outdoor areas. We can change your whole use of your unusable areas from wet slippery areas to safe playing / entertaining spaces. Also don't overlook the necessary repairs and maintenance on existing decks etc . Contact Pete Ashton 7days 0274403242

120 days ago

Water blasting - Gardening

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Khandallah

Winters is all but gone
But the messy yards still linger!
Call today for free quote

Ian 0272430951

123 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: Conservation win in the Kaituna

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Thanks to a generous gift, 730 Hectares in Kaituna Valley are now protected for everyone to enjoy

Four incredible donors have come together to gift 730 hectares of land in the Kaituna Valley to the nation — a multimillion-dollar contribution that will benefit generations to come.

This land,… View more
Thanks to a generous gift, 730 Hectares in Kaituna Valley are now protected for everyone to enjoy

Four incredible donors have come together to gift 730 hectares of land in the Kaituna Valley to the nation — a multimillion-dollar contribution that will benefit generations to come.

This land, which has now been protected and opened to the public, forms part of a much larger conservation area — nearly 2,400 hectares stretching from sea level at Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour, up to the Summit Walkway, and back down into the Kaituna Valley.

Once used for farming, the land has now been cleared of livestock, and pest control efforts are underway to help native plants and wildlife thrive. The goal? A richer, more diverse ecosystem that everyone can experience and be proud of.

This is a powerful example of how the actions of a few can have a huge impact. Thanks to their vision and generosity, a precious piece of our natural heritage is now protected.

Read more about the Massive win for conservation and recreation in the Kaituna.

We hope this news brings a smile!

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120 days ago

Free round shower doors

Doug from Tawa

Two shower doors. Quarter round for corner shower, left over from a glass house project. Pickup Khandallah or Tawa.
Txt or phone Doug on 021 56 24 56. Free to pickup but I can deliver for a token fee.

Free

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