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Take the scenic route this summer and enjoy exploring New Zealand at its best. With a myriad of accommodation all around our beautiful country, there is always a place you can #StayKiwi with us.
Stay one night, save 10%, stay two, save 19%, stay three or longer and you'll unlock up to 23% … View moreTake the scenic route this summer and enjoy exploring New Zealand at its best. With a myriad of accommodation all around our beautiful country, there is always a place you can #StayKiwi with us.
Stay one night, save 10%, stay two, save 19%, stay three or longer and you'll unlock up to 23% off when you book direct.
He’s small, he’s blue and he has a sack of 28 amazing presents that need to be given away in the lead up to Christmas.
Simply find the secret Santa code hidden within a post on your Neighbourly newsfeed and use this to enter the daily draw on our Santa in the Suburbs competition page.
… View moreHe’s small, he’s blue and he has a sack of 28 amazing presents that need to be given away in the lead up to Christmas.
Simply find the secret Santa code hidden within a post on your Neighbourly newsfeed and use this to enter the daily draw on our Santa in the Suburbs competition page.
Don't miss out on today's daily prize!
The kākāpō has been crowned Bird of the Year in an election that featured a delayed start, alliances, and voter fraud.
This is the flightless parrot’s second win, also taking the title in 2008.
Throughout the two-week voting period, the Antipodean Albatross topped the leaderboard with the most… View moreThe kākāpō has been crowned Bird of the Year in an election that featured a delayed start, alliances, and voter fraud.
This is the flightless parrot’s second win, also taking the title in 2008.
Throughout the two-week voting period, the Antipodean Albatross topped the leaderboard with the most number one votes.
But the kākāpō, the original “okay boomer” for the male’s deep booming call, bounded into the lead with most votes overall once the preferential voting system was applied.
Top 10
Kākāpō, Toroa/Antipodean Albatross, Kakaruia/Black Robin,Kārearea/New Zealand Falcon, Kererū, Pohowera/Banded Dotterel, Kākā, Ruru/Morepork, Whio/Blue Duck, Pīwakawaka/Fantail.
The yellow and black hihi, the only bird to mate face-to-face, won the endorsement of Adult Toy Megastore, and that of the Deputy Prime Minister, The Wellington City Council, the Wellington Phoenix football team, and the Central Pulse netball team.
Cuisine magazine collection free.
There might be a few issues missing though this collection spans from 1988 to 2005, complete with recipe index across several years.
Maybe suit a cafe or restaurant? Take some or all? Same to see them go to land fill.
Kids ask us for attention because they are learning how to navigate the world and build relationships - they need to be able to speak and be listened to so they can learn and grow. Challenge the #outdated rules - it’s time to shake off the old and reveal the new.
This weeks Pet of the Day is 10 month-old Phoenix, enjoying a Wellington bush walk with Priyal Patel
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with… View moreThis weeks Pet of the Day is 10 month-old Phoenix, enjoying a Wellington bush walk with Priyal Patel
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.
Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show … View moreJust $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.
Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
Warmer weather is upon us and water consumption in Featherston and Greytown has increased dramatically.
Left unchecked, we will need to implement further water restrictions soon, possibly by the end of the month.
Our water demand monitoring clearly indicates that our available supply will … View moreWarmer weather is upon us and water consumption in Featherston and Greytown has increased dramatically.
Left unchecked, we will need to implement further water restrictions soon, possibly by the end of the month.
Our water demand monitoring clearly indicates that our available supply will struggle throughout summer.
Let’s restrict our water use to prevent moving to the next level of restrictions!
In the meantime we are focusing on water leak detection and repairs.
Let’s work together to enjoy a sustainable summer.
Our Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on … View moreOur Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on some islands, they are almost entirely absent from the two main islands.
One exception is Wellington, where birds from Zealandia and Matiu/Somes Islands are occasionally seen in suburban gardens.
As part of a new initiative to allow greater interactivity Cobblestones is looking for some surplus SmartTV's capable of HDMI and USB input.
So, if anyone is upgrading we are on the lookout and happy to pay for the right gear.
Please contact Bob Tosswill (027) 2288105
Yes paw-friends it's #nzmadeday this Saturday! Keep your eyes peeled for some great deals from #nzmade creators and doggytreats bakers. 🐾 Woof!
#shopkiwi #nzdogtreats #buynzmade
As we head into the eating season, you might want to think about tracking your fitness. Check out our range of wearable tech, from FitBit, Huawei and Samsung, in-store or online today. smithscity.co.nz – keeping Xmas honest.
Hi neighbours
I'm writing to bringing your attention to a new quarry that has been approved by Greater Wellington Regional Council for Featherston without consultation to affected parties or even our local council. The area is 3.8km from the main street of Featherston down Wakefield … View moreHi neighbours
I'm writing to bringing your attention to a new quarry that has been approved by Greater Wellington Regional Council for Featherston without consultation to affected parties or even our local council. The area is 3.8km from the main street of Featherston down Wakefield St/Underhill Road down just before the Tauherenikau river (over the river from Greytown).
There is a new Resource Consent Application submitted to SWDC for a Rock Crushing Plant to be moved on site along with stock piles. This was not a consideration in what GWRC approved.
Given the high winds, the scope of the quarry 32.5hectares dug out 4 metres, the fact there are no established shelter belts to absorb dust, noise or vibration, safety concerns, roading, environment and more, many people in our community are totally against it.
The application is incomplete with poor levels of information. No proper sound study of the site (only another plant at Diversion Road), no seismic study despite being near a fault line, no geology study to rule our the most dangerous biproducts such as silica, etc. I could go on.
There has been little concern for the environment including wetlands, waterways which are habitats for eels, native bird life and the country lifestyle that we, in the Wairarapa, enjoy and treasure. There doesn't appear to be any consideration for the significance to Maori of the area and river.
Many businesses including work from home businesses as well as our local honey ventures will be jeopardised. This is an issue for our united communities.
Our local minister, councillors and parties with a vested interest have been contacted.
Please if you'd like to support our objection to this Resource Consent for Rock Crushing on site please sign the petition at www.petitions.nz...
Or prepare an objection for SWDC - without delay - the number of days since application is ticking so this would need to be done before end of next week.
Thank you.
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