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Hi Neighbours, we are only in day two of lockdown and already the teddy bears are out. During the last lockdown Ted from Havelock North was a star and he is out and about again, making sure we all have something to smile about.
Have you put your teddy in the window yet? If you have, we would love … View moreHi Neighbours, we are only in day two of lockdown and already the teddy bears are out. During the last lockdown Ted from Havelock North was a star and he is out and about again, making sure we all have something to smile about.
Have you put your teddy in the window yet? If you have, we would love to see a picture or hear your teddies story.
Dear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View moreDear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.
Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.
Lower Hutt residents, you do not need to go far to capture stunning pictures during lockdown. Andrew Gorrie took the picture of the moon and the tui from Kelson. Rosa Marie snapped the moon shot from Stokes Valley. Please share your best picture.
This week we again feature Louise Thomas. What do you think the secret is to taking to good bird pictures?
"I've been teaching myself bird photography for a couple of years now. I usually try to zoom right in on the subject and move around so that I can get rid of any distracting twigs … View moreThis week we again feature Louise Thomas. What do you think the secret is to taking to good bird pictures?
"I've been teaching myself bird photography for a couple of years now. I usually try to zoom right in on the subject and move around so that I can get rid of any distracting twigs or leaves that might cover the subject or create unwanted shadows. Lately I've been thinking sometimes it's good to put a bit of habitat in, especially when it has such beautiful colours as this winter tree just starting to bud up. Kererū/ wood pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), rocking those golden browns and forest greens."
The Hutt City Council is reminding everybody to get vaccinated and stick to your bubble.
"We have five vaccination centres in Lower Hutt, on High St, in Epuni, Wainuiomata, Boulcott and Waiwhetu. The wonderful crew in Waiwhetu performed over 300 vaccinations yesterday! If you're over 40 … View moreThe Hutt City Council is reminding everybody to get vaccinated and stick to your bubble.
"We have five vaccination centres in Lower Hutt, on High St, in Epuni, Wainuiomata, Boulcott and Waiwhetu. The wonderful crew in Waiwhetu performed over 300 vaccinations yesterday! If you're over 40 or in groups 1, 2 or 3 you can book your vaccinations now. Those aged 30+ will be able to book theirs from this Wednesday. Remember, if you're a parent or guardian your kids aged 12-15 can now receive their vaccinations when you get yours. Just call 0800 28 29 26 to make sure there's space during your booking."
Kathy Berg supplied this lovely picture of Rango. What do you think he is thinking?
"Rango lives in Wadestown and is between two and three years old. This is Rango looking at the painting of the two dogs on the wall."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View moreKathy Berg supplied this lovely picture of Rango. What do you think he is thinking?
"Rango lives in Wadestown and is between two and three years old. This is Rango looking at the painting of the two dogs on the wall."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
The Williams Park Draft Management Plan and the development plan are now available for public comment, just fill out the form on our Have your Say site, under "Draft Williams Park Management Plan Feedback".
Here is a picture to cheer you up.
"Leela, our 4 month old deaf SPCA rescue kitty. Living in Hataitai with Jordan and Glenna Lee, Leela loves greeting visitors and watching everyone walk past her window."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View moreHere is a picture to cheer you up.
"Leela, our 4 month old deaf SPCA rescue kitty. Living in Hataitai with Jordan and Glenna Lee, Leela loves greeting visitors and watching everyone walk past her window."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
Residents are asked to hold onto their recycling for now. The Silverstream landfill is only open to account holders and the transfer station there is closed.
This alert level change means there will be no public access to our libraries and hubs, the Dowse Art Museum, Little Theatre and Petone … View moreResidents are asked to hold onto their recycling for now. The Silverstream landfill is only open to account holders and the transfer station there is closed.
This alert level change means there will be no public access to our libraries and hubs, the Dowse Art Museum, Little Theatre and Petone Settlers Museum, recreation and sport centres including RICOH, Walter Nash and our swimming pools are closed. Artesian water taps are closed.
All parks will remain open, but playgrounds and outdoor exercise equipment will be closed. Anyone using the parks will need to stay two-metres away from those who are not part of their bubble.
While parking buildings are closed, council has made city wide parking free again.
We've begun work on stabilising the banks of Te Awa Kairangi Hutt River at Heretaunga near the Royal Wellington Golf Club in Upper Hutt, alongside the popular Hutt River Trail.
This is co-funded by Greater Wellington and the Government’s Kānoa Resilient River Communities Programme. … View moreWe've begun work on stabilising the banks of Te Awa Kairangi Hutt River at Heretaunga near the Royal Wellington Golf Club in Upper Hutt, alongside the popular Hutt River Trail.
This is co-funded by Greater Wellington and the Government’s Kānoa Resilient River Communities Programme. 🌱💙
Now that we are in lockdown the SPCA is not rehousing cats and dogs.
Over the next few weeks we will run some stories on SPCA pets that have been rehomed. Our first pet is Peepo.
If you have a pet you would like to post on this page, pesase feel free to do so and include a picture.
Peepo - "A … View moreNow that we are in lockdown the SPCA is not rehousing cats and dogs.
Over the next few weeks we will run some stories on SPCA pets that have been rehomed. Our first pet is Peepo.
If you have a pet you would like to post on this page, pesase feel free to do so and include a picture.
Peepo - "A couple weeks ago we adopted Benjamin Button, now called Peepo. He has been a delight and a half, to say the least, and has grown so big in such a small amount of time! Slowly, he has adjusted to his new home and is now a superb older brother to his little sister, Namnam. The staff at the SPCA were super helpful throughout the entire adoption process, even giving us tips on how to introduce our new kittens. Suffice to say they are now best buddies."
Lock-down can be a little boring so to keep amused I am asking you to post an interesting or favourite picture.
Mine is the Baring Head lighthouse near Wellington.
It is a rugged and beautiful spot, and the light was just right for this picture.
Post a picture and tell us a little bit about it.
We have had large numbers of people call to book a COVID-19 test this morning – a reminder to please call Healthline first for advice on 0800 611 116, and to confirm if you need a test.
If you are a close contact, have been to a location of interest or have symptoms you are a priority and please… View moreWe have had large numbers of people call to book a COVID-19 test this morning – a reminder to please call Healthline first for advice on 0800 611 116, and to confirm if you need a test.
If you are a close contact, have been to a location of interest or have symptoms you are a priority and please get tested.
Information on testing sites, hours, and how to book a test is located on Healthpoint. www.healthpoint.co.nz...
If you don’t manage to get through to our booking number at first, please try again. We have increased the number of sites and extended our hours so everyone who needs to be tested can be tested.
Thank you to everyone for your patience.
Here is a weekend puzzle for those of you who enjoyed the last one. Answer to follow on Monday.
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