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Neighbours! This. Is. Not. A. Drill! Wellington, you’ve got less than 24 hours to get your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year nominations in.
Who will it be?
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Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.
With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View moreMaintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.
With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.
Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Re: 'Property Rights and the Environment': Page 4 UH Leader dated August 19:
"On 23 July government pushed the URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT (UDA) through Parliament. The UDA creates a fast track process to enable the Government to take over private land and public reserves and pass them … View moreRe: 'Property Rights and the Environment': Page 4 UH Leader dated August 19:
"On 23 July government pushed the URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT (UDA) through Parliament. The UDA creates a fast track process to enable the Government to take over private land and public reserves and pass them on to private developers, just under a Minister's signature.
On the same day, Government issued a National Policy Statement (NPS) on Urban Development. The NPS restricts rights of local authorities to set their own planning policies." etc
I haven't checked out UHCC website yet ... but what do others think?
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.
We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View moreIn this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.
We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
The Wairarapa Balloon Festival has been cut from next year's calendar because of the coronavirus pandemic.
It will the the second year in a row the event will not go ahead after this year’s festival at Easter was grounded following the Government's call to end mass gatherings.
Hey neighbours,
With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Wellington yet?
We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.
Share them below and get nominating.
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Mid - Century for this Century. Clean, uncluttered design principles brought to the modern home just for you.
Nestled on a peaceful street in the heart of Upper Hutt, you’ll discover Oceania’s Elderslea - a place where you can stay toasty all winter, with the added comfort of Rest Home & Hospital care.
There’s enough space in your Care Suite to curl up with a good book or entertain your … View moreNestled on a peaceful street in the heart of Upper Hutt, you’ll discover Oceania’s Elderslea - a place where you can stay toasty all winter, with the added comfort of Rest Home & Hospital care.
There’s enough space in your Care Suite to curl up with a good book or entertain your friends and family with tea and biscuits, just as you always have.
Even in the midst of winter, your days will be filled with the things you love – from venturing out on a scenic van trip, to enjoying delicious home-cooked meals like roast chicken with all the trimmings.
Elderslea is located at 29 Redwood Street, Elderslea, Upper Hutt.
Michael Cooper’s photographs of the iconic artists of the sixties – The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Warhol, Hockney and Twiggy – provide the perfect backdrop for Kokomai Creative Festival’s fundraiser . Indulge in the music, food and dress of the era and party the night away, 60s … View moreMichael Cooper’s photographs of the iconic artists of the sixties – The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Warhol, Hockney and Twiggy – provide the perfect backdrop for Kokomai Creative Festival’s fundraiser . Indulge in the music, food and dress of the era and party the night away, 60s style!.The Spirit of the 60s: Kokomai Gala Fundraiser Party. 7pm Saturday 12 September at Aratoi. Tickets $50
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Michael Cooper was at the epic centre of the Sixties, a Vogue fashion photographer who lived and partied with Keith Richards and captured on camera a who’s who of the times - the creative, the rich and the famous. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Marianne Faithfull, Andy Warhol and John Paul Getty to name a few of his friends that he photographed.
Publisher David Hedley, owner of the photographic collection, which was first exhibited in 1990 at Carly Simon’s River Run Gallery in New York, will share the epic story of Michael Cooper and how the associated book and exhibition came to be.
The Wellington Marathon has been cancelled following the announcement the region would stay in level 2.
Event manager Michael Jacques, said the decision to cancel was disappointing, especially for the runners who had been training, but they needed to turn their attention to the 2021 event.
The … View moreThe Wellington Marathon has been cancelled following the announcement the region would stay in level 2.
Event manager Michael Jacques, said the decision to cancel was disappointing, especially for the runners who had been training, but they needed to turn their attention to the 2021 event.
The 2250 registered runners would not be receiving a refund, but would be able to enter for free next year.
Jacques said the decision to cancel was "especially gutting" as it was the 35th anniversary of the marathon, which is the longest running running event in Wellington.
Hi - Wellington small businesses really need help. Our mates at Goodman Fielder Food Services are offering a promotion to help them. Please consider jumping online and buying a voucher for your favourite business today! They get the money asap, you can get the service after lockdown. Check the … View moreHi - Wellington small businesses really need help. Our mates at Goodman Fielder Food Services are offering a promotion to help them. Please consider jumping online and buying a voucher for your favourite business today! They get the money asap, you can get the service after lockdown. Check the local businesses out here
Wellington's funkiest little choir, The Doubtful Sounds, is blowing into Wairarapa: The Doubtfuls, which specialises in pop songs with a classical twist, will perform three gigs in September, in Martinborough, Masterton and Stonehenge Aotearoa.
(all shows set up for L2 arrangements) … View moreWellington's funkiest little choir, The Doubtful Sounds, is blowing into Wairarapa: The Doubtfuls, which specialises in pop songs with a classical twist, will perform three gigs in September, in Martinborough, Masterton and Stonehenge Aotearoa.
(all shows set up for L2 arrangements) You'll hear everything from Sam Cooke standards, through to Elton John classics, along with more recent hits from Radiohead, Elbow, Shaed, and New Zealand's own Aldous Harding.
As well as shows in Martinborough and Masterton at Aratoi, the choir will test the unique acoustic of Stonehenge Aotearoa, with a special gig under the stars, starting at 7pm on Saturday night.
Martinborough Hall; Saturday Sept 5th, 2pm
Stonehenge Aotearoa; Sat Sept 5th, 7pm (Under the Milky Way)
Aratoi Gallery, Masterton, Sunday, Sept 6th, 2pm.
Tickets $20 adults $10 concession
The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a recall for two varieties of yellow flesh peaches due to the possible presence of Salmonella enteritidis.
What you need to know:
Primor Produce Ltd and Turners and Growers fresh Ltd yellow flesh peaches sold between 10 July to 25 August 2020 … View moreThe Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a recall for two varieties of yellow flesh peaches due to the possible presence of Salmonella enteritidis.
What you need to know:
Primor Produce Ltd and Turners and Growers fresh Ltd yellow flesh peaches sold between 10 July to 25 August 2020 should not be consumed due to the presence of the bacteria.
ALL yellow flesh peaches imported from the United States should not be consumed if purchased between 10 July to 25 August.
The products are sold in New World, Pak'n Save, Gilmours and Four Square stores across the North Island.
To learn more about the recall see the New Zealand Food Safety Website.
Hi neighbours,
Wondering what the mandatory use of masks during level 2 means for you?
Based on the information at hand, here’s what you need to know about the new face mask requirements, including what kind of covering you can use and when to use it.
Click here to read more.
Complete seasons 1&2 in original cases. Discs in good conditions. Pick-up in Greytown.
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