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Neat! With winter festivals on in both Carterton and Greytown this winter there's a lot to fun to be had! We've rounded up this handy week-by-week list of events, concerts, workshops, markets, family activities and more for you to choose from, as part of the Carterton Heart of Winter … View moreNeat! With winter festivals on in both Carterton and Greytown this winter there's a lot to fun to be had! We've rounded up this handy week-by-week list of events, concerts, workshops, markets, family activities and more for you to choose from, as part of the Carterton Heart of Winter Festival, and the Greytown Festival of Christmas. If you have friends and family planning to come for the school holidays we recommend you book now - festival fun is proving to be popular!
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Head to the SOLWAY SHOWGROUNDS this Friday and Saturday for the REMARKABLE WOMEN in Business EXPO.
The indoor expo is running alongside the Wairarapa Farmers Market on Saturday - a great way to meet the owners and check out the amazing small businesses we have here in Wairarapa. There's a … View moreHead to the SOLWAY SHOWGROUNDS this Friday and Saturday for the REMARKABLE WOMEN in Business EXPO.
The indoor expo is running alongside the Wairarapa Farmers Market on Saturday - a great way to meet the owners and check out the amazing small businesses we have here in Wairarapa. There's a face painter, a photo booth and lots of awesome stalls.
Friday: 10am - 2:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 1pm
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This is from the Wellington City Council Archives.
It is an oldie but where was this?
The next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (26h) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, jams, preserves, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more. Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy.
A new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.
The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets… View moreA new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.
The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets them to fill in personal details.
CERT NZ, the government authority responsible for cyber security said in a tweet, that anyone who receives this email should report it directly to Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
How to spot a phishing scam:
- NZTA will only send an email through if an individual has contacted them first.
- Email addresses will always end in @nzta.govt.nz, @enews.nzta.govt.nz or @reply.nzta.govt.nz.
- The email may be missing specific details that the NZTA will have on file: such as your plate number, the date your vehicle license is due and vehicle make and model.
- Hover over buttons and links to see if the pop-up will take you to a genuine government (.govt.nz) website
Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.
The SPCA is calling on animal lovers to gather their warm blankets and dog jackets to donate to four-legged friends this winter.
SPCA Inspector Elissa McIntosh started the campaign to ensure canines living outside in kennels are provided with enough warmth and shelter to keep them happy and … View moreThe SPCA is calling on animal lovers to gather their warm blankets and dog jackets to donate to four-legged friends this winter.
SPCA Inspector Elissa McIntosh started the campaign to ensure canines living outside in kennels are provided with enough warmth and shelter to keep them happy and healthy.
Donations of blankets and dog jackets can be dropped off at SPCA's Wellington and Masterton Centres, their Johnsonville, Lower Hutt and Masterton Op Shops, as well as at South Wairarapa Vet Services' clinics across Wairarapa, from 14-27 June.
Since the start of the year, we've had more than 1,500 people sign-up to become apprentices. Some of them are re-skilling from one profession into a career they love. With skills shortages in key industries, employers are hiring and offering training through the fees-free apprenticeships … View moreSince the start of the year, we've had more than 1,500 people sign-up to become apprentices. Some of them are re-skilling from one profession into a career they love. With skills shortages in key industries, employers are hiring and offering training through the fees-free apprenticeships programme.
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Plastic dog bowl $4
Ceramic dog bowl $15
Flea rinse, over half a bottle $8 (usually $24)
Kong $2
Retractable dog leash, has broken knob but it works fine $10
Harness and leash $10 new
Metal screw stake to tie dog up anywhere you want $9
Also have 2 dog coats, one knitted 50cm, $10, and one … View morePlastic dog bowl $4
Ceramic dog bowl $15
Flea rinse, over half a bottle $8 (usually $24)
Kong $2
Retractable dog leash, has broken knob but it works fine $10
Harness and leash $10 new
Metal screw stake to tie dog up anywhere you want $9
Also have 2 dog coats, one knitted 50cm, $10, and one waterproof with pockets, size medium $17. Both in good.
Pick up in Greytown.
Ricard Gray is the proud owner of Mille the cat. Please note our pic is not upside down!
"Pet of the Day: Our Millie loves to hang out and have fun with owners Richard and Sally from Tītahi Bay."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz … View moreRicard Gray is the proud owner of Mille the cat. Please note our pic is not upside down!
"Pet of the Day: Our Millie loves to hang out and have fun with owners Richard and Sally from Tītahi Bay."
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.
Do not miss this amazing event Tomorrow Night at Kuranui College Auditorium 7pm.Get yourself in early to get a seat as this is a very popular subject
This week we feature a picture from Rosa Marie.
Has anybody got any ideas for a caption?
"Thanks to a wonderful husband who took me there and a low tide, Pāuatahanui was a bird photographer's dream this afternoon! Masses of kingfishers who were either sitting on bits of driftwood or … View moreThis week we feature a picture from Rosa Marie.
Has anybody got any ideas for a caption?
"Thanks to a wonderful husband who took me there and a low tide, Pāuatahanui was a bird photographer's dream this afternoon! Masses of kingfishers who were either sitting on bits of driftwood or logs, in between catching little crabs, a pile of shags who were in a very flappy mood and were constantly splashing about in the water, a pair of Caspian terns who didn't seem to be getting on too well, a blue heron who was getting annoyed by a seagull who was swooping over him. So much to see and photograph! It helped wearing some wellies so I could wade in to get some closer shots."
Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night.
The Block NZ is back on our screens on Monday, but let's hope there are no more silly decor challenges and over-the-top reserves.
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