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From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.
HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. … View moreFrom 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.
HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they are young. Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV at some point in their life. Protecting children before they are exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.
For more information about HPV immunisation, see www.health.govt.nz/hpv
Metlink is continuing to make improvements to bus services in Wellington City to increase reliability by adding more buses to some routes and adjusting the service run times to meet current levels of traffic. The bus routes affected are 3, 3S and 18. Please let us know if you have any questions and… View moreMetlink is continuing to make improvements to bus services in Wellington City to increase reliability by adding more buses to some routes and adjusting the service run times to meet current levels of traffic. The bus routes affected are 3, 3S and 18. Please let us know if you have any questions and for more information, including viewing the new timetable, please visit the Metlink website.
Hi would anyone be able to provide a ride back home to Featherston late on Monday and Tuesday? I am a full-time music student and I have to participate in practices in the city that run after the train stops running. I have no car and really would appreciate someone's help. I can contribute … View moreHi would anyone be able to provide a ride back home to Featherston late on Monday and Tuesday? I am a full-time music student and I have to participate in practices in the city that run after the train stops running. I have no car and really would appreciate someone's help. I can contribute to petrol. I can get to upper Hutt if required. Please call or txt me on 021 0864 3097 Thank you Rebbecca
Be in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most … View moreBe in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most popular new releases along with a cheese set and a recipe collection to give you picnic inspiration!
For your chance to win simply LIKE or THANK this post and you're in the draw!
Winners announced Monday 13 Feb. T&Cs apply.
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View moreWe had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.
Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.
We are going to lose the new recycling depot! Where is the common sense? I could not believe my eyes. Food, shoes, an aquarium, polystyrene to name a few things. FIRE HAZARD!!!
Yes, I expected people to have a build up of recycling but it was not intended as a RUBBISH TIP! Being one of the … View moreWe are going to lose the new recycling depot! Where is the common sense? I could not believe my eyes. Food, shoes, an aquarium, polystyrene to name a few things. FIRE HAZARD!!!
Yes, I expected people to have a build up of recycling but it was not intended as a RUBBISH TIP! Being one of the battlers to get this facility I now wonder why I did it.
May common sense prevail! My understanding now is contractors have been called in to clean it up at a great cost to ratepayers.
To end on a better note before I lose the plot: THANK YOU to those who saw the dilemma and continued to the Lower Hutt depots to discard their RECYCLE.
Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'
This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to … View moreThis one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to get you started:
- use the Neighbours Directory to find neighbours on your street.
- introduce yourself on Neighbourly to those living in your neighbourhood. Just a few words about yourself and what brought you here.
- Give something away or sell something! A Neighbourly exchange gives you a chance to meet someone new.
- just head out the door and knock on someone else's!
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Remember 86% of Kiwis want to get to know their neighbours better, but just don't see them around much (71%). Take the first step!
Only $200 for 4 days of childcare, our Trainee Nannies will develop individual learning plans for your child and keep you updated on milestones and learning experiences with a daily diary. They’ll be guided and supported through regular home visits from our highly-experienced visiting teachers, … View moreOnly $200 for 4 days of childcare, our Trainee Nannies will develop individual learning plans for your child and keep you updated on milestones and learning experiences with a daily diary. They’ll be guided and supported through regular home visits from our highly-experienced visiting teachers, and in return we ask you to support and encourage them and give them constructive feedback. Trainee Nannies are keen and eager to learn alongside your family, whilst providing fun, learning opportunities for your children and an extra pair of hands around the home. Talk to us today!
The latest update I have from UHCC:
"Thanks for your comments and support. Yes the response of some people has been disappointing with general rubbish eg fruit, paint etc amongst the recycled goods and continuing to offload whilst the facility is closed. The costs to provide recycling are … View moreThe latest update I have from UHCC:
"Thanks for your comments and support. Yes the response of some people has been disappointing with general rubbish eg fruit, paint etc amongst the recycled goods and continuing to offload whilst the facility is closed. The costs to provide recycling are very high without people abusing the service. We have to close it on alternate days so that the container can be taken down to the recycle centre at Seaview for unloading. A camera has gone in today and we will have staff on site during the week. "
Hope that answers our queries.
Thanks UHCC.
Metlink is continuing to make improvements to bus services in Wellington City to increase reliability by adding more buses to some routes and adjusting the service run times to meet current levels of traffic. The bus routes affected are 3, 3S and 18. Please let us know if you have any questions and… View moreMetlink is continuing to make improvements to bus services in Wellington City to increase reliability by adding more buses to some routes and adjusting the service run times to meet current levels of traffic. The bus routes affected are 3, 3S and 18. Please let us know if you have any questions and for more information, including viewing the new timetable, please visit the Metlink website.
Have you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.
Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on… View moreHave you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.
Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on the SAVE button at the bottom right of a post you want to locate later. The button will change to 'Saved!'
2) To find the post, click on My Posts in the top green navigation bar (on desktop) and click on the All Posts dropdown menu. You'll see the option 'Saved Posts'
3) When you no longer need a record of the post, just click on the Saved button and it will disappear from your Saved list.
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