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1694 days ago

Hastings-born Whare Timu, 34, is architecture's 'new kid'

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

As a child in Hastings, Whare Timu painted superheroes all over the house, now Whare Timu has landed a top job with one of this country's biggest architecture firms.

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1694 days ago

MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY!!!!

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY!!!!
#MothersDay is coming up (May 9). We are having a Mothers Day #Giveaway! ONE lucky winner will receive a Large "Wild About Wellington" Gift Box filled with amazing goods (curated by our pals at We Love Local ).

TO ENTER: Go to the NVE Contest Facebook post at: … View more
MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY!!!!
#MothersDay is coming up (May 9). We are having a Mothers Day #Giveaway! ONE lucky winner will receive a Large "Wild About Wellington" Gift Box filled with amazing goods (curated by our pals at We Love Local ).

TO ENTER: Go to the NVE Contest Facebook post at: www.facebook.com..., like it (or love it) and write a little comment about the person who you think should win. The nominated person MUST live in the Greater Wellington Region.
We will randomly choose ONE winner at 3PM on FRIDAY MAY 7, 2021. Our team will try our best to get this delivered to the winner on Mother's Day - May 9th (details will be posted on the facebook post) - and just let us know if you have any questions!!

NVE wants to let all the Moms, Sisters, Daughters, Aunties, Nanas, Grandmas, Dog-Moms, Mums, Pet-Moms, and Caretakers know that we really appreciate them and all they do. For those struggling without mothers, know you are not alone and we're thinking of you.

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1694 days ago

Council to name dog park after Les Dalton

Reporter Community News

Les Dalton spent 45 years looking after dogs and his legacy will continue with a purpose-built dog park in Wainuiomata.
The Hutt City Council recently agreed to name its first dog park after Dalton, who died in May 2020, while working on opening the amenity, which would have been his most … View more
Les Dalton spent 45 years looking after dogs and his legacy will continue with a purpose-built dog park in Wainuiomata.
The Hutt City Council recently agreed to name its first dog park after Dalton, who died in May 2020, while working on opening the amenity, which would have been his most significant achievement.
His wife, Jill Dalton, said he would have been delighted by the decision.
“I think it is a wonderful tribute to him and his legacy of 45 years.”
Mayor Campbell Barry said Dalton was an advocate for dog welfare and having a dog park named after him in Wainuiomata, where he lived, was a fitting tribute.

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1694 days ago

Injured ruru ready to fly the nest

Reporter Community News

A baby ruru found with wounds on his feet and a fractured wing tip has been released back into the wild after some TLC from Wellington Zoo’s veterinary team.
The little manu first came into the care of The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo’s animal hospital, on Boxing Day when he was found on the … View more
A baby ruru found with wounds on his feet and a fractured wing tip has been released back into the wild after some TLC from Wellington Zoo’s veterinary team.
The little manu first came into the care of The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo’s animal hospital, on Boxing Day when he was found on the ground in Eastbourne.
Team Leader at The Nest Te Kōhanga, Shanna Rose, says the vet team was able to treat the owl’s injuries and provide supportive care, which he responded well to.

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1694 days ago

Homelessness Action Group Campaign

Alexis from Te Aro

Come and join our meet-up to discuss our homelessness strategy over a coffee!
Saturday 15th May 2 pm at Fidel's 234 Cuba Street.


ALL Welcome!

1694 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

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1697 days ago

Wellington dairy owner torn between India and New Zealand

Reporter Community News

Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her … View more
Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her cousins have died from Covid-19.

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1695 days ago

How to Fix a Carpet Dent from Heavy Furniture

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

It’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!

The only … View more
It’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!

The only things you’ll need are ice cubes, and a vacuum or hairbrush.
1. Place an ice cube on the dent. If the dent is large or long, use extra ice cubes as needed
2. Allow the ice cubes to melt.
3. Once the ice cubes have melted, the carpet will fluff back up.
4. After the area has dried, vacuum over the dents or gently use a hairbrush to further fluff the carpet if needed.

Additional Tips:
Moving furniture a few inches at regular intervals can help prevent carpet dents from becoming severe. Every couple months, scoot the couch or other heavy items a couple inches to one side and fluff up the dents. If this is done, the dent can often be fluffed simply with your fingers; no water necessary.

Scraping a coin over the dent can also work to fluff it up if your fingers alone aren’t getting the pile back up.

Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use a spray mister to slightly wet the dent, then use a hair dryer on warm or cool air (holding it several inches away from the carpet) to dry the area while gently fluffing up the pile with your fingers or a hairbrush.

Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use steam. Hold a clothing or upholstery steamer several inches above the carpet and quickly blast the dent with steam. Let the dent cool, then use your fingers or a hairbrush to fluff it up. However, most carpets are nylon, and nylon can melt easily, so it’s best to test the steam on a small hidden area first, such as in the corner of a closet, to see how the carpet fibres react to the heat. Again, be sure to hold the steamer several inches away from the carpet when applying the steam.

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1695 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Find out more

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1696 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Felix

Reporter Community News

This week we feature a cat named Felix submitted by Keely McBride.
"Nap time for my daughter's cat Felix."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1696 days ago

Russian Festival - Victory Day Concert

Victor from Wilton

Dear neighbours!

Wellington Russian Club invites you to join the Russian Festival dedicated to the 76th anniversary of the Great Victory (Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II).
wellingtonrussianclub.org.nz...

The event will take place on May 8, 2021 at the following address:

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Dear neighbours!

Wellington Russian Club invites you to join the Russian Festival dedicated to the 76th anniversary of the Great Victory (Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II).
wellingtonrussianclub.org.nz...

The event will take place on May 8, 2021 at the following address:

St Patrick’s College Hall
581 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie

Start at 14:00

Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

FOOD FOR PURCHASE WILL BE AVAILABLE AS WELL

The event’s program:
14.00 – Open door
14.30 – The official ceremony: Speeches. Moment of Silence. Immortal Regiment
15.30 – Break: buffet, socializing
16.00 – Musical performance
17.30 – Documentaries
Documentaries are in Russian and English. Some videos in Russian are subtitled in English.

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1699 days ago

Stunning Wellington pic

Reporter Community News

Simon Woolf recently published this beautiful wellington picture.

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1696 days ago

Do you find your lawn tired?

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

Ready lay lawn is the perfect solution for overnight fresh lush grass.
Cost-effective and extremely easy to maintain, ready lay lawn will guarantee you the best results.
Stop envying your neighbour’s lawn, with Price Smart you can have your own done instantly. Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or … View more
Ready lay lawn is the perfect solution for overnight fresh lush grass.
Cost-effective and extremely easy to maintain, ready lay lawn will guarantee you the best results.
Stop envying your neighbour’s lawn, with Price Smart you can have your own done instantly. Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize a site visit.

1697 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and picture from Louise Thomas.

"Australasian gannet/tākapu (Morus serrator) on the wing this afternoon. One of two to be seen at Lowry Bay, Lower Hutt, diving and feeding close to shore for the past few weeks."

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1700 days ago

Been accumulating electronic/electrical waste?

Tom Neighbourly Lead from Karori

Karori Lions are holding another of their very popular "E-Waste Recycling Days" at the Karori Community Centre on Saturday, 8th May, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. All the details are in the attached pdf file and their Event post

E-waste recycling_08 May.pdf Download View

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