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Following the November 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, the Events Cinema in Queensgate Mall was substantially damaged and subsequently demolished.
The rebuild of the cinema and a section of the carpark will begin next month, with the new carparking ready by Christmas 2019. The new, state-of-the-art … View moreFollowing the November 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, the Events Cinema in Queensgate Mall was substantially damaged and subsequently demolished.
The rebuild of the cinema and a section of the carpark will begin next month, with the new carparking ready by Christmas 2019. The new, state-of-the-art cinema complex is anticipated to open in 2020.
Read the full story here.
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This derelict Wainuiomata school site has been vacant since 2002, when both schools closed to merge with schools in Parkway.
The Port Nicholson Settlement Trust is looking at a range of options for the former Wainuiomata College and Intermediate site, including building 200 new houses on it.
… View moreThis derelict Wainuiomata school site has been vacant since 2002, when both schools closed to merge with schools in Parkway.
The Port Nicholson Settlement Trust is looking at a range of options for the former Wainuiomata College and Intermediate site, including building 200 new houses on it.
However a Lower Hutt hapū went public last week with plans to oppose the Trust, with their own plans which included a medical centre and emergency housing.
Port Nicholson chairman Wayne Mulligan said the trust had not made any decisions about the future of the land just yet and will be taking six options to an AGM in two weeks, where members would get a chance to have their say.
Read the full story here.
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My Challenge is a new rewards programme designed for you and your local community. It's different because you can either keep and use your fuel discount or donate it to local Wellington community groups.
You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend, which you can redeem for rewards … View moreMy Challenge is a new rewards programme designed for you and your local community. It's different because you can either keep and use your fuel discount or donate it to local Wellington community groups.
You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend, which you can redeem for rewards in store. Register before 31 October and go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 fuel vouchers. My Challenge - locals get it.
Haven Falls can arrange any type of funeral service depending on your family’s spiritual and cultural traditions. We offer 24-hour quality care and professional service Wellington-wide, with funeral packages from $3,990 + GST. No deposit required, 30 day invoice.
Find us at 42-50 Burden … View moreHaven Falls can arrange any type of funeral service depending on your family’s spiritual and cultural traditions. We offer 24-hour quality care and professional service Wellington-wide, with funeral packages from $3,990 + GST. No deposit required, 30 day invoice.
Find us at 42-50 Burden Avenue, Wainuiomata.
Phone 04 564 3792 and 0800 428365 or visit our website www.havenfalls.co.nz for more information.
Brenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.
Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden … View moreBrenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.
Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden commenced his career in funeral services in 2001 and has completed studies and qualifications in Embalming and Funeral Directing.
Brenden is a member of the NZ Embalmers Association and is a registered funeral director with the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand.
Brenden has a wide range of interests including travelling, spending time with friends, collecting antiques and reading.
Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ city out of the two finalists below.
The two cities have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours… View moreHi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ city out of the two finalists below.
The two cities have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours across key areas, such as litter prevention & waste minimisation, community beautification, recycling projects and sustainable tourism.
Have you heard of the Beautiful Awards? they celebrate environmental excellence and recognise positive actions taken by communities, businesses, schools, individuals and councils, in local and urban areas to protect and enhance their local environments
Note: this poll runs externally from the Beautiful Awards and responses will not be included in the judging process.
Teenagers using all the hot water? If your electric cylinder hasn’t been going the distance over these colder months, consider the move to better hot water with natural gas continuous.
Protect your ‘me time’ and enjoy endless hot water that is instantly heated on-demand, so there’s … View moreTeenagers using all the hot water? If your electric cylinder hasn’t been going the distance over these colder months, consider the move to better hot water with natural gas continuous.
Protect your ‘me time’ and enjoy endless hot water that is instantly heated on-demand, so there’s always enough for that luxuriously, long soak in the bath.
Connect to natural gas FREE with The Gas Hub. Check your address here.
For a special Wellington Neighbourly hot water offer email us at hotwater@thegashub.co.nz now.
Conservation is at the heart of everything we do at Wellington Zoo, so this month we’re celebrating Conservation Weekend, Sat 22 and Sun 23 Sept. Child entry will be half price!
Plus, we have heaps of fun conservation-themed activities planned:
- making beeswax candles
- two fun and … View moreConservation is at the heart of everything we do at Wellington Zoo, so this month we’re celebrating Conservation Weekend, Sat 22 and Sun 23 Sept. Child entry will be half price!
Plus, we have heaps of fun conservation-themed activities planned:
- making beeswax candles
- two fun and interactive bubble shows each day
- making fun enrichment for our Kea
- learning how to make a Gecko-friendly garden
- discovering the work of our wildlife Vets
We look forward to celebrating New Zealand’s beautiful wildlife with you.
Explore the Zoo before your visit!
We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!
Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.
The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.
The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
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