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Bring in 8 cans of food to our Pool + Fitness Centres to get a free start to your Swim+Gym membership!
Join now, make a donation of eight cans and you won’t pay for membership until the beginning of February 2022. You can get two months free at our pools and fitness centres in Huia & … View moreBring in 8 cans of food to our Pool + Fitness Centres to get a free start to your Swim+Gym membership!
Join now, make a donation of eight cans and you won’t pay for membership until the beginning of February 2022. You can get two months free at our pools and fitness centres in Huia & Stokes Valley, and swim at our summer pools for free during that time too! All food goes to local food banks.
Hundreds of thousands of Kiwis who do not yet have both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine face a tightening of their freedoms on December 3, when the Government moves the entire country into the new “traffic-light” system.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the date on Monday, saying … View moreHundreds of thousands of Kiwis who do not yet have both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine face a tightening of their freedoms on December 3, when the Government moves the entire country into the new “traffic-light” system.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the date on Monday, saying Covid-19 was not going to be eradicated from New Zealand.
“The hard truth is that Delta is here and not going away,” Ardern said.
While Aucklanders will finally see an end to New Zealand’s longest lockdown, those in other parts of the country could face far more restrictions if they have not been fully-vaccinated.
Read more here.
Hi Neighbourly folk, what is the most unusual thing you have ever eaten? This week I tried Very Vanilla deer milk ice cream and I liked it.
It is made by Pāmu (the brand name for Landcorp Farming) and Wellington boutique freezery Wooden Spoon.
The limited-edition ice cream is exclusively available… View moreHi Neighbourly folk, what is the most unusual thing you have ever eaten? This week I tried Very Vanilla deer milk ice cream and I liked it.
It is made by Pāmu (the brand name for Landcorp Farming) and Wellington boutique freezery Wooden Spoon.
The limited-edition ice cream is exclusively available at Moore Wilson's in Wellington. Would you try it?
Wellington has Oriental Bay, Sydney has Bondi, California has Laguna Beach, and then there is Lower Hutt’s Petone waterfront.
If the council were to get traffic off the Esplanade, what would you like to see done in the area? A sports hub, cafes, a hotel, a flash new wharf have all been suggested.… View moreWellington has Oriental Bay, Sydney has Bondi, California has Laguna Beach, and then there is Lower Hutt’s Petone waterfront.
If the council were to get traffic off the Esplanade, what would you like to see done in the area? A sports hub, cafes, a hotel, a flash new wharf have all been suggested. What would you like to see done with the area?
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Hi Neighbours,
Over the last 12 months there were 8,929 houses sold in Wellington; 54% of recently surveyed Kiwis said they would take climate change into account before purchasing.
Let us help you make an informed decision before buying in Wellington. Get your climate risk report today - … View moreHi Neighbours,
Over the last 12 months there were 8,929 houses sold in Wellington; 54% of recently surveyed Kiwis said they would take climate change into account before purchasing.
Let us help you make an informed decision before buying in Wellington. Get your climate risk report today - ready in 5 minutes!
The plan for RiverLink is to make Lower Hutt more resilient, more connected and, more vibrant.
From supporting those with disabilities to protecting our environment, you may recognise one of these champions going above and beyond to make your neighbourhood a better place.
Great question. Your executor oversees your will when you pass away, so it’s an important job. If things have changed for you or your executor since the days of cassette tapes and telethons, it might be time to appoint a new one.
You can choose a new executor when you … View moreGreat question. Your executor oversees your will when you pass away, so it’s an important job. If things have changed for you or your executor since the days of cassette tapes and telethons, it might be time to appoint a new one.
You can choose a new executor when you update your will – you can even appoint Public Trust, which gives you the reassurance of an executor who is impartial, always available and has the right expertise.
"We were part of a group of guinea pigs that our family could no longer care for, so now we are looking for a new home together.
We are still getting used to being with people, so don't like to be picked up. Our confidence is slowly improving. We are very cute and great to watch. We will … View more"We were part of a group of guinea pigs that our family could no longer care for, so now we are looking for a new home together.
We are still getting used to being with people, so don't like to be picked up. Our confidence is slowly improving. We are very cute and great to watch. We will need a large grass area with a weatherproof hutch for day time. We need to come inside at night to spend time with our family, and to help us keep safe from the weather and other animals."
If we sound like the kind of new family member you have been looking for, please get in touch. Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen. Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.
“I’ll only eat dinner … View moreIn neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen. Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.
“I’ll only eat dinner 2-3 times a week so that the children have enough food. This is very stressful… a lot of crying and minimal sleep.”
Food insecurity is the everyday reality for 98.8% of the families Variety helps.
Please donate today to provide grocery support for families like Melody’s this Christmas.
Something a bit different this week, a picture from Robert Ashe who lives in Eastbourne.
"Over the last few weeks, Charlie and I have been keeping an eye on the progress of a bird's nest just by our house. Today, the nest was empty only 20 days later – the birds had all fledged and … View moreSomething a bit different this week, a picture from Robert Ashe who lives in Eastbourne.
"Over the last few weeks, Charlie and I have been keeping an eye on the progress of a bird's nest just by our house. Today, the nest was empty only 20 days later – the birds had all fledged and were hanging about like teenagers in the trees around our garden. Well done mummy thrush; you've been an inspiration."
Kelson resident Andrew Gorrie took this stunning picture of a rescued tauhou/silvereye. He is feeding it with a spoon and is seeking the advice of the Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust on how to look after it.
The following are individuals, beneficiaries, and executors of estates we have managed under the Public Trust Act 2001. We’re asking these people to please contact Public Trust at contactus@publictrust.co.nz
Up to 30 Corgis are likely to line-up for the Black Hawk Wellington Corgi Race, to find the fastest Corgi - Pembroke or Cardigan.
The corgis are out to prove that furry, foxy and sturdily-built dogs with stumpy legs can indeed scamper at surprising pace.
The event will be held at the Belmont … View moreUp to 30 Corgis are likely to line-up for the Black Hawk Wellington Corgi Race, to find the fastest Corgi - Pembroke or Cardigan.
The corgis are out to prove that furry, foxy and sturdily-built dogs with stumpy legs can indeed scamper at surprising pace.
The event will be held at the Belmont Domain, Lower Hutt on Saturday December 4 starting at 2pm. There will be at least two heats before the finalists battle it out.
The distance on the grassed flat surface is 60 metres. The winner will get a bag of dog food, courtesy of Black Hawk, and the honour of being the Wellington Welsh Corgi Club's fastest dog.
Last year, Freddy a Lower Hutt Pembroke Corgi owned by Alex and Joanne Wang took the honours in a close contest and Freddy will be out to repeat the effort again.
Anyone wishing to enter a Corgi should telephone 021 614 821.
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