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Weβre here to remind you about what to do when you see, or hear, an emergency services vehicle responding under lights and sirens. When seconds count, it can save lives.
Weβve had recent examples where drivers completely ignore the Police vehicle behind them. Other drivers slow right down … View moreWeβre here to remind you about what to do when you see, or hear, an emergency services vehicle responding under lights and sirens. When seconds count, it can save lives.
Weβve had recent examples where drivers completely ignore the Police vehicle behind them. Other drivers slow right down without safely pulling over, and delay Police from responding to emergency situations. Please help us by allowing our team to get to those in need, so we can save lives.
Top tips when an emergency services vehicle approaches with lights and sirens:
π You are required by law to pull to the side of the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
π If the lights and siren of the Police vehicle continue past you, you can resume your journey.
π Make sure you check the road is clear before moving on.
These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food recalls:
All Good Oat Milk (Possible presence of Bacillus cereus)
… View moreThese items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food recalls:
All Good Oat Milk (Possible presence of Bacillus cereus)
Pies and sausage roll products - Good Time, Hub Gourmet and No.8 Premium brands
Value range Natural Almonds
South African shop Safari Meats - Biltong, Cabanossi, DroΓ«wors and cured meats
Te Matuku oyster products (Risk of norovirus)
Product recalls:
Olimpia Splendid fan heaters
Euroblade Suntower Infared heater
Bobcat mower with recalled engines
Kids MGA Miniverse Make-it sets
Fisher Price baby gift set
Vehicle recalls can be found here.
We hope this message was helpful in keeping you and your family safe.
Are you looking for an interesting volunteer role in Porirua? Why not join the team at the New Zealand Police Museum as a Volunteer Museum Host? This role involves meeting and greeting visitors, assisting the Education team, supervising galleries, and some administration work. For more information,… View moreAre you looking for an interesting volunteer role in Porirua? Why not join the team at the New Zealand Police Museum as a Volunteer Museum Host? This role involves meeting and greeting visitors, assisting the Education team, supervising galleries, and some administration work. For more information, and to register your interest, visit our website at:
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Looking for affordable family fun in the next school holidays? Tickets are now on sale to Acting Out's youth production 'Madagascar Jr: A Musical Adventure'. Running from 2 - 6 October at the Wainuiomata High School Auditorium, the show is full of hilarity and some great tunes! You … View moreLooking for affordable family fun in the next school holidays? Tickets are now on sale to Acting Out's youth production 'Madagascar Jr: A Musical Adventure'. Running from 2 - 6 October at the Wainuiomata High School Auditorium, the show is full of hilarity and some great tunes! You can get tickets here: π΅πππ½π://πππ.ππΏππ―πΌπΌπΈπΆπ»π΄.π°πΌπΊ/π»π/π¦π¬π
The fruit trees are in blossom but where are the bees? A few bumblebees but nothing else?
We seem to have a crisis for some reason. I see in the UK where they actually keep records, 80% of butterflies are in decline, 42% of bees and hoverflies are also in decline since the 1980's, and in … View moreThe fruit trees are in blossom but where are the bees? A few bumblebees but nothing else?
We seem to have a crisis for some reason. I see in the UK where they actually keep records, 80% of butterflies are in decline, 42% of bees and hoverflies are also in decline since the 1980's, and in another survey all flying insects in the UK are down 60% between 2004 and 2021.Even earthworms in the UK are down 30% in 25 years. Perhaps we are the same? Anyway - no fruit on our trees this summer I guess.
Winterβs almost over, and while many of us are shaking off the chilly months spent indoors, Wendy and John from Keith Park Village have been making the most of every moment. For this couple, winter isnβt a time to hunker down β itβs the perfect season to jet off to warmer climates and … View moreWinterβs almost over, and while many of us are shaking off the chilly months spent indoors, Wendy and John from Keith Park Village have been making the most of every moment. For this couple, winter isnβt a time to hunker down β itβs the perfect season to jet off to warmer climates and explore hidden corners of the world.
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Celebrate Spring at Upper Hutt's 23rd annual Upper Hutt Spring Festival. A fun filled family day out with 200 street stalls from around the country, live entertainment, fabulous food trucks, children's rides and displays. Something for the whole family!
Saturday 14 September
9am to … View moreCelebrate Spring at Upper Hutt's 23rd annual Upper Hutt Spring Festival. A fun filled family day out with 200 street stalls from around the country, live entertainment, fabulous food trucks, children's rides and displays. Something for the whole family!
Saturday 14 September
9am to 3pm
Main Street, Upper Hutt
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the coastal town of Cooks Beach, Coromandel.
With golden sandy beaches and lush Coromandel bush, what's not to love about the 150th Heart Foundation Lottery?
Valued at over $1.2 million, this … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the coastal town of Cooks Beach, Coromandel.
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Make this property your permanent residence, a classic Kiwi holiday escape, a rental, or simply sell it!
Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Good morning neighbours.Heads up where we will be for our Meet n Greet Coffee Morning tomorrow morning 10:30am
It is the old post shop on Hillary Court awaiting your presence.Be nice to meet you Graeham n Val,Shirley Lanigan n my very own Sandra Gregg.See you all tomorrow π
WANTED PLEASE: Old Queen or King Size Sheets
Hi Neighbours
I'm about to start a painting project and am hoping some of you might have old Queen or King Size Sheets you no longer want that I can use as drop clothes.
Please private message or text/phone 0274517085.
Appreciate your … View moreWANTED PLEASE: Old Queen or King Size Sheets
Hi Neighbours
I'm about to start a painting project and am hoping some of you might have old Queen or King Size Sheets you no longer want that I can use as drop clothes.
Please private message or text/phone 0274517085.
Appreciate your help!ππ€π€
Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the ManawatΕ«.
Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works … View moreToday (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the ManawatΕ«.
Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works with individuals, groups and whΔnau to successfully navigate financial stress and hardship. Mentors work alongside whΔnau to increase confidence and skills in personal money management and advocate with and for clients. Cat enjoys delivering online and face-to-face workshops which provide opportunities to normalise money conversations and encourages people to make time to consider their financial well-being.
Cat is also an independent financial well-being coach, educator and indigenous life coach at Restore Wellness Network. She is a published writer and currently in the process of writing her first non-fiction book: 'A financial self-care guide for women in Aotearoa.'
She'd love to answer any questions you may have around your budgeting and spending habits, strategies for saving, retirement planning and debt. (Don't be shy, but be mindful about what you disclose!)
β Share your questions now and Cat will reply to your comment below β
Make your own wall art from leftover MDF and Resene testpots. Nikki Kettleβs abstract piece was inspired by her local environment.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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