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Are you renting? Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) make it easier for tenants to make minor changes to the rental property and improves the security of tenure. 🖼️🏠🔑
See the full list of changes, including a template for requesting to make a change to the property, on… View moreAre you renting? Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) make it easier for tenants to make minor changes to the rental property and improves the security of tenure. 🖼️🏠🔑
See the full list of changes, including a template for requesting to make a change to the property, on the Tenancy Services website 👉bit.ly...
You can also read our story about the recent changes - and more - in our latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter 👉 bit.ly...
Great weather proof family fun is on RIGHT NOW - so good we've got the WBS Ice Rink here as part of the Carterton Heart of Winter Festival - best to book and here is where to see which sessions you can attend: nz.patronbase.com... DONT MISS OUT. Last skating day is this Sunday. Parents the … View moreGreat weather proof family fun is on RIGHT NOW - so good we've got the WBS Ice Rink here as part of the Carterton Heart of Winter Festival - best to book and here is where to see which sessions you can attend: nz.patronbase.com... DONT MISS OUT. Last skating day is this Sunday. Parents the Fairy Lights Bar is open each evening from 5pm! Food on site from 5pm daily. BRING YOUR SOCKS FOR SKATING
As part of the Greytown Festival of Christmas 16 private homes have been decorated - this map shows you where they all are. Weather proof fun for the school holidays . Get in the car, get the heater on and get the kids out one night to check out these lovely homes. YOu can vote for your favourite … View moreAs part of the Greytown Festival of Christmas 16 private homes have been decorated - this map shows you where they all are. Weather proof fun for the school holidays . Get in the car, get the heater on and get the kids out one night to check out these lovely homes. YOu can vote for your favourite to with a great prize from Property Brokers for the best house!
Stay and play around our beautiful maunga this winter! Immerse yourself in wide-open spaces, epic activities, hidden gems, and untamed wilderness in the Ruapehu region.
The perfect place to relax, refresh, and have a bit of adventure.
Hit the slopes on NZ’s largest ski field or choose … View moreStay and play around our beautiful maunga this winter! Immerse yourself in wide-open spaces, epic activities, hidden gems, and untamed wilderness in the Ruapehu region.
The perfect place to relax, refresh, and have a bit of adventure.
Hit the slopes on NZ’s largest ski field or choose from an array of off-mountain activities. So what are you waiting for?
Get over here and make it mountainside!
More than 100 people, three boats and a plane have been involved in the effort to reunite a baby orca with its family. It found stranded north of Wellington from its pod.
f Wellington from its pod.
Orca Research Trust founder Dr Ingrid Visser was with the orca on Monday and said the search for its … View moreMore than 100 people, three boats and a plane have been involved in the effort to reunite a baby orca with its family. It found stranded north of Wellington from its pod.
f Wellington from its pod.
Orca Research Trust founder Dr Ingrid Visser was with the orca on Monday and said the search for its family was critical.
"We’re still desperately looking for his pod. We’ve got three boats and a plane out. The fire service, maritime police and Coastguard have all been great,” Visser said.
If you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.
There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.
The majority of cases … View moreIf you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.
There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.
The majority of cases that Age Concerns work with involves older people living in their own homes. In most instances it is family members like adult children who perpetrate elder abuse or neglect.
Call 0800 65 2 105 to contact your nearest Age Concern
Hi Neighbours,
Great to see so many people out supporting the winter activities, especially in Carterton and Greytown. Thanks to everyone who came to my concert at Carterton Events Centre last Friday : "Steve Carlin sings with the Rodger Fox Big Band" - a very special way to kick off … View moreHi Neighbours,
Great to see so many people out supporting the winter activities, especially in Carterton and Greytown. Thanks to everyone who came to my concert at Carterton Events Centre last Friday : "Steve Carlin sings with the Rodger Fox Big Band" - a very special way to kick off the Winter Festival! Get along to Greytown and check out the lights - I'm singing at the White Swan this Friday from 5:30pm. The night market on Saturdays is great too. Pop into Mrs Blackwell's Village Bookshop to pick up a copy of my album "All you need is me" (or from my website stevecarlin.co.nz). Heaps to do in our awesome communities, so get amongst it!
Steve
For all those who would like to see this development go ahead - sign the petition (see link attached)
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NZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you … View moreNZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them now!
"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to … View more"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to balance study with a night job and a young family, but his main challenge came in the form of his hearing disability.
Erich says he thinks he’s inspired other people with a disability to take on training.
Read Erichs full story here
Deb Botes is the proud owner of Beano, who calls Melrose home.
"Beano loves nothing better than running and playing at Lyall Bay beach."
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 … View moreDeb Botes is the proud owner of Beano, who calls Melrose home.
"Beano loves nothing better than running and playing at Lyall Bay beach."
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.
"I came into SPCA with a damaged eye, and the wonderful vet team couldn't save it, so I had an operation to have it removed. It hasn't slowed me down at all, you just have to be aware that I can’t see you approaching me so please don't startle me.
I would love to be a single … View more"I came into SPCA with a damaged eye, and the wonderful vet team couldn't save it, so I had an operation to have it removed. It hasn't slowed me down at all, you just have to be aware that I can’t see you approaching me so please don't startle me.
I would love to be a single indoor bunny where I get all the human attention. I am a clean boy and will go into my large litter tray for toileting. I love gentle pats on my head and sometimes come up to you for treats. I regularly binkie around super fast, and when I'm tired I do bunny flops as I am a happy boy.
I love space and the outdoors so I will need a large grassy area with a weatherproof hutch for outside during the day. My indoor area must be big enough for me to spend the day and night comfortably. My caregivers ask that rabbits always come inside at night, to be part of the family and to keep me safe. I could go to a home with friendly cats as I've met some before."
Are your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?
Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?
The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy … View moreAre your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?
Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?
The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy a home feels and how well it functions.
That's why Wellington City Council in partnership with us (Sustainability Trust) offer free personalised home energy plans specific to your home. The end goal is to arm you with the information you need to create a warm, dry, healthier home. You can even find out if your home is EV or solar ready.
This is a completely free service for homeowners in Wellington City.
Book your free home energy assessment today.
No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
This week we feature a stunning close-up but what type of bird is it?
The photo was supplied by Andrew Gorrie.
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