Western Lake, Featherston

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1916 days ago

Daffodil Day 2019

Rebecca from Timberlea

There's still time to get into Stunning Hair in Main Street, Upper Hutt to donate to the Cancer Society. They are offering Cupcakes and daffodils (show your support - encourage others). Can't say enough good things about the Cancer Society - a charity near and dear to my heart.

1916 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bridging the hungry gap, crystallising ginger, giving winter flowers a blood transfusion and weeding with caution, plus find out how to increase your stock of lachenalias using a tip dating back to 1945 from the NZ Gardener archives!

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In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bridging the hungry gap, crystallising ginger, giving winter flowers a blood transfusion and weeding with caution, plus find out how to increase your stock of lachenalias using a tip dating back to 1945 from the NZ Gardener archives!

Find out how to grow asparagus, the vege queen of early spring. And if you've ever wanted to have a glasshouse but don't know where to start, check out Get Growing reader Zoe Alford's top tips. We're also giving away $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and bags of Biofert Plus TE, so read on!

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:

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1916 days ago

Wishing everyone a safe, fun and kind #FathersDay weekend!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!

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To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!


Q: How do you make a tissue dance?

A: Put a little boogey in it!


Q: Where do bees go to the toilet?

A: At the BP station!


#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

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1917 days ago

Still tickets left for Jazz Martinborough so hurry!

Pixie from

Looking for a great night out in the Wairarapa. Don't miss the ninth spring festival of Jazz in Martinborough in our newly refurbished Town hall.
Tonight, NZ School of Music Big Band. Friday night, Jan Preston and The Zac Pak on Saturday night!
Get your tickets from the Masterton & … View more
Looking for a great night out in the Wairarapa. Don't miss the ninth spring festival of Jazz in Martinborough in our newly refurbished Town hall.
Tonight, NZ School of Music Big Band. Friday night, Jan Preston and The Zac Pak on Saturday night!
Get your tickets from the Masterton & Martinborough i-SITE's.

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1917 days ago

New rules take effect for rental property market

Paul Reporter from Stuff

This week the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 took effect, bringing in a raft of changes for tenants and landlords.

Here's what it means for renters and landlords.

To read more, click here.

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1918 days ago

Fancy setting FIRE to your mortgage?

enableMe - Financial Personal Trainers - Wellington

We know the feeling – and financial guru and founder of enableMe Hannah McQueen can show you how!

Come along to one of her seminars in Wellington on Tuesday 10 September and learn how to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest, get mortgage-free FAST, grow your wealth and sort your … View more
We know the feeling – and financial guru and founder of enableMe Hannah McQueen can show you how!

Come along to one of her seminars in Wellington on Tuesday 10 September and learn how to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest, get mortgage-free FAST, grow your wealth and sort your retirement.

Tickets start at just $15, but make sure you use the code ‘wgtn’ to get 50% OFF when you book your tickets here.

Now is the time to make progress, so do not miss this seminar!

See you there!
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1918 days ago

⚠OUTAGE⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

UPDATE 9.54PM

Apologies for the delay in update, we've had a few access issues with our social media platforms.

The outage is likely to continue until midnight due to the depth of the pipe and other services requiring additional health and safety measures.

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Due to a mains burst, … View more
UPDATE 9.54PM

Apologies for the delay in update, we've had a few access issues with our social media platforms.

The outage is likely to continue until midnight due to the depth of the pipe and other services requiring additional health and safety measures.

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Due to a mains burst, customers in Black Rock Road in Newlands are currently without water. We have crews out working to resolve the issue.

Water is expected to be back on by 8pm - however we will update this post if this changes.

1918 days ago

Poll: Should vaping ads be banned?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected … View more
Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected clampdown on how alternatives to smoking can be advertised.

To read more, click here.

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Should vaping ads be banned?
  • 87% Yes
    87% Complete
  • 13% No
    13% Complete
2049 votes
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