Be part of Naenae Pool and Fitness Suite.
Building Naenae Pool is a once in a generation investment and we want to make sure local businesses are at the heart.
We are calling local businesses to register an expression of interest and we will alert you every time an opportunity is opened as part of the project.
By taking a social procurement approach we aim to maximise the local impact on every dollar we spend. We are keen to hear from businesses who are:
• committed to ongoing training opportunities (particularly for young people),
• pay the Living Wage
• committed to sustainability in their practices.
Register your business interest at www.hutt.city/bepartofnaenaepool.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.6% Yes
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22.1% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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