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Hi as it is such a great season this year I have decided to have a Wednesday and Thursday mid week special where the PYO blueberries will be $18Kg not $22 Kg. This will continue for the next two weeks starting from the 22nd Feb until the 2nd of March. Such a good price so spread the word as the … View moreHi as it is such a great season this year I have decided to have a Wednesday and Thursday mid week special where the PYO blueberries will be $18Kg not $22 Kg. This will continue for the next two weeks starting from the 22nd Feb until the 2nd of March. Such a good price so spread the word as the berries are big and plentiful.
I look forward to seeing you all, Carolann
To extend the mid week special this week I will be opening late this Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 7.30pm so you can come after work or dinner to be able to take advantage of the $18kg price which finishes this week. Normal price is $22kg and the address is Blueberry Fields Forever 971 … View moreTo extend the mid week special this week I will be opening late this Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 7.30pm so you can come after work or dinner to be able to take advantage of the $18kg price which finishes this week. Normal price is $22kg and the address is Blueberry Fields Forever 971 Whitemans Valley Road, Whitemans Valley, Upper Hut. ph 5287581. I look forward to seeing you Carolann.
Hi I have been made aware that some locals don't know about us even though we were featured on the Topp Twins. Located at 971 Whitemans Valley Road, Whitemans Valley, ph 5287581. PYO organic blueberries open Wednesday to Sunday 9-5. Oddly it is a fantastic season with lots of beautiful berries… View moreHi I have been made aware that some locals don't know about us even though we were featured on the Topp Twins. Located at 971 Whitemans Valley Road, Whitemans Valley, ph 5287581. PYO organic blueberries open Wednesday to Sunday 9-5. Oddly it is a fantastic season with lots of beautiful berries that are easy to pick, I look forward to seeing you. Cheers Carolann
It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Share your thoughts on whether you love or loathe this idea and make sure you vote in our Daylight Savings poll too.
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Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*
Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View moreBring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*
Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.
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It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Vote below - and then click here to discuss the idea with your neighbours!
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We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell.
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Check Yourself has launched today – a Wellington City Council and NZ Police collaboration urging young Wellingtonians to understand the consequences of their actions. The harm reduction campaign, which is targeted at and co-designed with 18-25 year olds, has been developed by Massey University … View moreCheck Yourself has launched today – a Wellington City Council and NZ Police collaboration urging young Wellingtonians to understand the consequences of their actions. The harm reduction campaign, which is targeted at and co-designed with 18-25 year olds, has been developed by Massey University creative enterprise students in response to recent statistics.
Research from the Metro Neighbourhood Policing Team (CBD’s Community Police) indicates that young adults in Wellington are overrepresented in anti-social behaviour (criminal and non-criminal), and one third of 18-24 year olds drink alcohol to a level that carries a risk of harming the drinker’s physical or mental health, or having harmful social effects on the drinker or others. With the principle aim of encouraging young people to understand the consequences of their actions, the digital and print based campaign, Check Yourself uses common Kiwi slang to address problems before they escalate.
Acting Area Prevention Manager Inspector Clint Walker adds: "Police are working closely with Wellington City Council to reduce the incidents of alcohol harm as we strive towards everybody being safe and feeling safe".
The campaign will also use outdoor advertising, including large carnival mirrors, which will be installed throughout the entertainment district and at events such as O-Week and Jim Beam Homegrown festival. The mirrors will be used as part of a social competition, encouraging young people to share their pictures on Twitter and Instagram using #CheckYourselfNZ to win a range of exciting prizes, including tickets to Homegrown at Wellington Waterfront.
For more information on the campaign and videos please visit: www.checkyourself.co.nz
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