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The rāhui on inner Wellington Harbour has been lifted!
Thanks to everyone who respected the rāhui. Swimming, paddling, fishing etc in Oriental Bay and the area covered by the rāhui, from Ngauranga to Point Halswell, is all good.
However, please note that due to a separate network issue, … View moreThe rāhui on inner Wellington Harbour has been lifted!
Thanks to everyone who respected the rāhui. Swimming, paddling, fishing etc in Oriental Bay and the area covered by the rāhui, from Ngauranga to Point Halswell, is all good.
However, please note that due to a separate network issue, signs advising against swimming will remain in place near the dive platform (from near Whairepo Lagoon Bridge to Clyde Quay/the Overseas Passenger Terminal), shown on the below map.
We’re carrying out daily monitoring of the water quality in these areas and will provide an update early next week.
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this … View moreIf you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.
Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.
Competition closes on 15th January 2020.
Customer Service:
This is no ordinary customer service role. As a Chamber and Meeting Support Officer you’ll be right there as laws are debated and history is made.
Our team works when Parliament sits, which is usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, and Thursdays from … View moreCustomer Service:
This is no ordinary customer service role. As a Chamber and Meeting Support Officer you’ll be right there as laws are debated and history is made.
Our team works when Parliament sits, which is usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, and Thursdays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, for approximately 30 weeks per year. Note that Parliament doesn’t usually sit during school holidays.
We’re looking for both permanent part time and casual staff.
For more information and to apply send your CV and a cover letter to careers@parliament.govt.nz.
Applications close noon Monday 6 January 2020.
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is open everyday till 6pm AND check out the great price they offer us locals. This is a must-do for a visit with friends and family visiting you over the festive break. .
Children in a Tararua town are excited to be able to jump in and cool off at their reopened communit…
The Neighbourly Team wishes you a very merry Christmas! 🎄 Enjoy your day and all those around you. Holidays can be a lonely time so if you can, check on your neighbours this festive season!🌟
The Eastbourne leak has been contained and repairs are underway. Warning signs will remain in place for 2 days.
The temporary above ground pipe has been installed and wastewater is now flowing through it from Dixon St to Ghuznee St along Willis St. Thanks to the crews who have been working around the clock to get this up and running.
Residents are now able to resume their normal water use.
Thanks for your … View moreThe temporary above ground pipe has been installed and wastewater is now flowing through it from Dixon St to Ghuznee St along Willis St. Thanks to the crews who have been working around the clock to get this up and running.
Residents are now able to resume their normal water use.
Thanks for your patience and water conservation efforts during this time.
Willis Street between Dixon and Ghuznee streets will remain closed to through traffic for at least two months while the new, underground pipe is installed. Pedestrian access is still available, along Willis St with pedestrian crossings at the Dixon/Willis and Ghuznee/Willis intersections.
From midday Tuesday 24 December, the Wellington Water office will be closed.
Crews are still operating during this period. Please contact your local council if you're experiencing any water issues.
Our social media will also be inactive until 3 January.
Meri Kirihimete from our whānau to … View moreFrom midday Tuesday 24 December, the Wellington Water office will be closed.
Crews are still operating during this period. Please contact your local council if you're experiencing any water issues.
Our social media will also be inactive until 3 January.
Meri Kirihimete from our whānau to yours
Due to a leak in a wastewater pipe, there is an intermittent discharge of wastewater into the harbour at Sunshine Bay, Eastbourne.
Warning signs are in place, please don’t swim in the area.
We’re working to find and repair the leak as quickly as we can.
At this stage we are unable to confirm… View moreDue to a leak in a wastewater pipe, there is an intermittent discharge of wastewater into the harbour at Sunshine Bay, Eastbourne.
Warning signs are in place, please don’t swim in the area.
We’re working to find and repair the leak as quickly as we can.
At this stage we are unable to confirm the volume of the discharge. The affected pipe serves about 70 households in the area.
You can check the water quality in your favourite swimming spots on the LAWA map.
Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞
We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!
View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the … View moreEscape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞
We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!
View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the envy of all tour-goers by spending two nights.
To be in the draw all you need to do is enter the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ raffle below. Give to an important cause this Christmas and be in to win! 💕
Find out more and enter here.
Raffle closes on 6th January.
Take the whanau along these holidays and enjoy the great locals discount. Locals that live between Norsewood to Featherston can visit the reserve at HALF the normal entry fee under Pūkaha’s hapori (locals) rate. You just need a utilities bill to show where you live. If you have friends or family… View moreTake the whanau along these holidays and enjoy the great locals discount. Locals that live between Norsewood to Featherston can visit the reserve at HALF the normal entry fee under Pūkaha’s hapori (locals) rate. You just need a utilities bill to show where you live. If you have friends or family visiting bring a full paying visitor from outside the wider Tararua or Wairarapa region and your entry is FREE.
A reminder too to book the kids into the The Junior Rangers School Holiday Programme , includes lunch, and cool activities like bug hunting and prepping food for the Kākā.
Give your kids an educational adventure!
Running throughout January 2020 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am until 3pm. Places are limited so please phone Pūkaha on (06) 375 8004 to reserve a place for your child. Visit the website for more details.
From Friday 27 December Willis St between Dixon and Ghuznee will be closed to traffic into the New Year. Pedestrian access is still available.
Other temporary closures may be necessary in the vicinity. Please take care.
Wairarapa Neighbours... do you need some extra gifts for under the tree or have someone to buy for that you just don't know what to get? Why not get a beautiful Pure Fiji Christmas Cracker. The golden cracker contains lots of little treasures from Pure Fiji including 30ml Body Lotion, 15ml … View moreWairarapa Neighbours... do you need some extra gifts for under the tree or have someone to buy for that you just don't know what to get? Why not get a beautiful Pure Fiji Christmas Cracker. The golden cracker contains lots of little treasures from Pure Fiji including 30ml Body Lotion, 15ml Body Butter, 15ml Hydrating Body Mist and 5ml Lip Balm. Choose from White Gingerlily, Coconut Lime or Guava (pictured) infusions. They are $25 each or take advantage of our 5 for $100 offer. Pop in to Brackenridge Spa today.
Have a man to buy for and really stuck with what to get? Socks are so last decade. Pure Fiji has launched a new Men's skincare essentials range called Mana'ia. Brackenridge spa has beautiful gift boxes which are the perfect gift for Dad, your brother, lover, friend, son or anyone who just loves the rich masculine scent. The range contains a powerful blend of cold-pressed drift nut oils to nourish, hydrate and protect.
The gift pack contains Pure Fiji Mana’Ia Body Lotion (354ml) and travel sizes of Shower Gel and Body Butter. We've got plenty of stock so especially for Neighbourly friends we've discounted them from $59 to $45. Only at Brackenridge Spa.
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