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501 days ago

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514 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our June Seniors newsletter is out today. In this issue, we focus on the cost of living. We share some practical advice on how to save money on your health, home and everyday expenses plus much more.

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504 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and pic from Rosa Marie.

"A magical afternoon spent at Silverstream today! A good variety of birds to be seen too! As we got out of the car in the driving range, a kotāre was sitting on the power line to welcome us!
It was funny that Clive and I were just talking about me having … View more
Words and pic from Rosa Marie.

"A magical afternoon spent at Silverstream today! A good variety of birds to be seen too! As we got out of the car in the driving range, a kotāre was sitting on the power line to welcome us!
It was funny that Clive and I were just talking about me having seen a magpie taking a bath in the water when I last visited, then a few minutes later after watching 3 kereru and 2 magpies who had been fighting each other earlier on, all sitting in the same tree together, suddenly one of the magpie decided to hop into the water and take a bath much to our delight! There was also a chaffinch taking a bath further up the stream."

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502 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and… View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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503 days ago

One week left to vote in Love Your Local Awards

The Team from Love Your Local

You nominated your most-loved locals - now it’s time to vote! We’ve managed to whittle down over a thousand nominations into regional finalists, so we need to know who deserves to win. Regional winners will go into the running for national titles, as judged by a panel led by Peter Gordon, so … View moreYou nominated your most-loved locals - now it’s time to vote! We’ve managed to whittle down over a thousand nominations into regional finalists, so we need to know who deserves to win. Regional winners will go into the running for national titles, as judged by a panel led by Peter Gordon, so make sure to get your votes in.

Head to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to cast your votes, and go into the draw to win a Restaurant Association voucher.
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504 days ago

Have you got a great family recipe for cauliflower?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for cauliflower recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by June 25, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the August issue of NZ Gardener.

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505 days ago

Ropata Health - Witako Skin Clinic

Ropata Health

Have you put off having a skin check?
Been meaning to get that mole checked?
Always wanted to get that annoying lump removed?

The team at Witako Skin Clinic know what it’s like to be worried about something on your skin but facing long waiting times to see your GP and even longer to see a … View more
Have you put off having a skin check?
Been meaning to get that mole checked?
Always wanted to get that annoying lump removed?

The team at Witako Skin Clinic know what it’s like to be worried about something on your skin but facing long waiting times to see your GP and even longer to see a skin specialist or surgeon.

What’s Different about us?
We are a primary care lead service ready and waiting to see you for skin checks and surgical/non -surgical treatments. We have low waiting times and no GP referral needed – just book yourself in.

What happens if you need treatment/Surgery? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. We have a purpose-built operating suite for minor surgery on site. If you need an onward referral – we can do that for you too.

- Spot/specific lesion checks
- Full body skin checks
- Minor surgery for benign cysts/lipomas
- Surgical/non -surgical skin cancer management

What are you waiting for?
Come and see us today!
ph: 04 920 0870
135 Wiatko Street, Epuni, Lower Hutt
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509 days ago

What are your winter-warming hacks?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

June is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.

What do you do to prepare for winter? … View more
June is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.

What do you do to prepare for winter? Share your tips for staying warm and dry, and for making the most of the chillier season.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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507 days ago

Unlocking Sam’s potential

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.

After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident … View more
Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.

After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident and self-assured, and his teachers noticed a positive change in his sociability and willingness to ask questions in class.

He developed a "give-it-a-go" attitude. Inspired by his newfound passion for the outdoors, Sam plans to join the New Zealand Defence Force after finishing school.

Support young people like Sam by donating today.
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507 days ago

Recycling alternatives for your whānau

Hutt City Council

While these items can’t go into your yellow-top recycling bin, you can take your:

Food waste to Common Unity’s community compost drop-off at 310 Waiwhetū Road, Fairfield -

Find out more information, including what the team will take, at www.commonunityproject.org.nz/compost

Batteries … View more
While these items can’t go into your yellow-top recycling bin, you can take your:

Food waste to Common Unity’s community compost drop-off at 310 Waiwhetū Road, Fairfield -

Find out more information, including what the team will take, at www.commonunityproject.org.nz/compost

Batteries to ITRecycla at Units 1-3, 101 Gracefield Road, Gracefield -

Head to www.itrecycla.co.nz/battery-recycling to find out more!

Soft plastics to The Packaging Forum's Soft Plastic Recycling bins -

Find all the bin locations at www.recycling.kiwi.nz/store-locator
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508 days ago

Attention! Why Your Insurance Premiums are on the rise!

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Neighbours, don't let rising living costs and surging insurance premiums in 2023 leave you uninsured! Renewing your policies without first checking if the price has increased, could lead to bigger bills. Let's avoid that!

Explore alternative insurance providers now. Money CompareView more
Hey Neighbours, don't let rising living costs and surging insurance premiums in 2023 leave you uninsured! Renewing your policies without first checking if the price has increased, could lead to bigger bills. Let's avoid that!

Explore alternative insurance providers now. Money Compare consolidates all major insurers and their key features in one place, making searching for new providers easy. They offer fantastic deals like one month of FREE car insurance, PLUS a helpful team to assist you in reviewing your health and life insurance coverage, to ensure you're on the best policy. Take charge of your insurance today by reviewing your policies!
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508 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and… View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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513 days ago

SHOULD NZ BAN VAPING

Michael from Trentham

Here is a poll we can all relate to, one way or another.

Should NZ Govt ban vaping on its shores?

YES
NO
MAYBE

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Here is a poll we can all relate to, one way or another.

Should NZ Govt ban vaping on its shores?

YES
NO
MAYBE

Vaping was suppose to be a transitional tool to get converted cigarette smokers unconverted from smoking anything except what's on the barbecue.

But, just like we were warned, vaping is almost as bad a killing and health damaging addiction pleasure, as is the fag. And with young people taking it up, worse.

Here is what they are about to do in brotherly Australia: Ban the importation of non-prescription vaping products including those that do not contain nicotine. Min quality standards for vapes will be introduced including restricting flavours, colours and other ingredients. Vape products will require chemist-like packaging and the allowed nicotine concentrations and volumes will be reduced. All single-use disposable vapes will be banned and only pharmacies will be able to stock and sell the product.

Obviously we will follow. I would like though to see all vapes gone.
NZ has this thing kind of hanging around its neck: to be a smoke-free country by 2025. It won't happen especially under a National-ACT coalition Govt. But by allowing vaping in the air, it will be harder to contain and place further restrictions on cig smoking.

Second hand vaping can harm people and animals (and the environment) almost as much as second hand cigarette smoking. Upper Hutt has smoke-free regulations for all its parks. Will the council extend this to vaping if it hasn't already or just wait until vaping is outlawed going the way or even further than the Aussies?

511 days ago

Refugee Support Volunteer Recruitment - NZ Red Cross

Rajes from Kelson

Posting on behalf of Red Cross 😊

Former refugees often arrive in New Zealand with very few belongings, and are faced with the day to day tasks in resettling which can be challenging. Support by volunteers goes a long way to making this easier .As more people are being settled in the Hutt … View more
Posting on behalf of Red Cross 😊

Former refugees often arrive in New Zealand with very few belongings, and are faced with the day to day tasks in resettling which can be challenging. Support by volunteers goes a long way to making this easier .As more people are being settled in the Hutt Valley, we are looking for volunteers in the area. Red Cross offers full training and resources. If you would like more information about the volunteer role and training dates, contact; aileen.davidson@redcross.org.nz

Thank you

512 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey … View more
This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey teal/tētē-moroiti (Anas gracilis) on Henley Lake in Masterton. Bird #40 in 2023."

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