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This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.
As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in … View moreThis month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.
As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in our communities. Imagine then how much can be achieved when several volunteers or even an entire street or neighbourhood decide to work together to achieve the same goal!
Whether you plan to coordinate your own volunteer driven activity, take part in one that’s already been setup, participate in National Volunteer Week (20-26 June), or simply show your own volunteers some extra love this month, know that every bit of effort to give back is a priceless investment in all of our futures.
Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re getting involved this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:
info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
Pink, red, yellow, climbing, rambling, oh so beautiful they are. New Zealand's rose breeders and specialist nurseries have such a treat for you. Pictured here is 'My Sweetheart' from Matthews Nurseries, and there's lots more. Sit back and enjoy.
Join the ultimate Predator Workshop at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre.
Learn from our resident trapping expert John Bissell, Director of Backblocks Environmental Management Ltd. as he shares some of the things he does to help him get results.
- Hear tips and tricks from John's 30 years of … View moreJoin the ultimate Predator Workshop at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre.
Learn from our resident trapping expert John Bissell, Director of Backblocks Environmental Management Ltd. as he shares some of the things he does to help him get results.
- Hear tips and tricks from John's 30 years of experience 'out there doing it and always thinking about what could be done better
- Gain insights on key pest species and improve your own community trapping programme, farm or backyard trapping success rate
- Get down to earth advice on what options might work best for your site
- Beginners or experts will benefit from John's extensive experience hunting predators all over New Zealand in different terrain.
Every ticket includes lunch, morning tea, entry to the Pukaha Wildlife Reserve and gets you in the draw to win trapping equipment.
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Dear neighbours,
It's taken seven years, but it was worth the wait. Have you tried them?
Craft Market on June 5th. As well as the terrific producers and vendors this special Queen's Birthday Market Market showcases talented crafts people who will showcase what they make: knitting, sewing, crochet, felting, macrame, decoupage, woodwork as well as some local artists who paint as … View moreCraft Market on June 5th. As well as the terrific producers and vendors this special Queen's Birthday Market Market showcases talented crafts people who will showcase what they make: knitting, sewing, crochet, felting, macrame, decoupage, woodwork as well as some local artists who paint as well as ones who dye fabric and wool.
Interested in crafts? Don't miss it.
Male tan and white dog found in the vicinity of Fresh Choice Greytown. Safe and sound - keen to repatriate as other dogs on the property.
Phone 0275679500 - Barbara
Charlie is a five year old poodle cross bichon who lives in Miramar. He belongs to Carol Colgate of Miramar and does therapy with cancer patients at Mary Potter Hospice and also visits Te Hopai Resthome. Charlie has a very gentle nature and the patients love him.
Remember if you want your pet … View moreCharlie is a five year old poodle cross bichon who lives in Miramar. He belongs to Carol Colgate of Miramar and does therapy with cancer patients at Mary Potter Hospice and also visits Te Hopai Resthome. Charlie has a very gentle nature and the patients love him.
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 realise it is not Wednesday but on such a special day, I thought I would ask Neighbourly users for their memories.
Did you ever meet him or do you have a story about our greatest New Zealander?
This week we feature a picture and words from Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
"A visit to Silverstream yesterday afternoon to see if I could find some kingfishers and I was rewarded by the sight of several of them on powerlines, swooping down to grab tasty morsels, but couldn't get close … View moreThis week we feature a picture and words from Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
"A visit to Silverstream yesterday afternoon to see if I could find some kingfishers and I was rewarded by the sight of several of them on powerlines, swooping down to grab tasty morsels, but couldn't get close enough to any of them to get decent shots so these photos are heavily cropped. At one point a kingfisher was sharing his line with a huge group of Starlings! I loved watching the two magpies displaying teamwork when tearing at a clump of grasses! As I walked through St Pats, the sparrows were enjoying a dustbath!"
Join us in celebrating Wairarapa's REMARKABLE WOMEN in business. The winners will be announced at the REMARKABLE WOMEN AWARDS on Saturday 19 June at the Solway Showgrounds. Ticket price includes bubbles on arrival, a two-course meal by Crecendo and Johner wine on the table. Tickets available … View moreJoin us in celebrating Wairarapa's REMARKABLE WOMEN in business. The winners will be announced at the REMARKABLE WOMEN AWARDS on Saturday 19 June at the Solway Showgrounds. Ticket price includes bubbles on arrival, a two-course meal by Crecendo and Johner wine on the table. Tickets available from remarkablebusinesswomen.co.nz....
Thank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the … View moreThank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the trust restore the land to its former forested glory.
Dominion Post photographer Kevin Stent took this picture of moon rising over Palmer Head Fortress, Wellington, prior to a much anticipated blood moon later in the evening.
If you have a photo of the blood moon, please post it.
Great family fun - ON NOW!! Shows on this weekend and Wed 30th: www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Come and get your ticket at either the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITEs.
Paint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!
Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail … View morePaint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!
Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail price in May 2021 at Resene owned ColorShops.
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