Support our Yuri Bear Project
Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear projectš»ā¤ļø.
Weāre aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.
Weāve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no small ask!
If you can knit, know someone who can or would like to find out how you can help, please click on the link below.
Pamelaās Kiwi food tour
Pamela, a resident of Bert Sutcliffe Village, has a passion for good food, great company, and exploring new places. A seasoned traveller and cruising enthusiast, Pamela has sailed to numerous destinations, sampling local cuisines along the way.
Closer to home, alongside her son-in-law and daughter, she has discovered a variety of restaurants that showcase the diversity of New Zealandās culinary scene. Whether youāre planning a road trip, dreaming about your next cruise, or simply searching for a great dining spot, these are Pamelaās top food recommendations to inspire your next adventure.
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Moe mai rÄ, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not