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71 days ago

Doug finds family at Ryman

Malvina Major Retirement Village

Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!

It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.… View more
Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!

It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.

The resulting hilarious sequence of dry, but complimentary-to-Ryman, one-liners left the audience calling for Doug to have his own show. One fan even touted him as the next PM!

What viewers didn’t know, however, was that behind the droll exterior, Doug was dealing with the loss of his beloved wife Jan.

Click to read Doug's story.

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82 days ago

Conversations: Are you on the vegetable-growing buzz?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The cost of living has driven many New Zealanders to find a patch in their backyard and start growing their own vegetables. Have you recently become a green thumb and has it become fruitful? Share your experience with us.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded … View more
The cost of living has driven many New Zealanders to find a patch in their backyard and start growing their own vegetables. Have you recently become a green thumb and has it become fruitful? Share your experience with us.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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71 days ago

Community Planting Day - Saturday, 27 January 2024

Sharon from Karori

Its time to beautify the old St John’s site on the Corner of Karori Road and Campbell Street, to create a vibrant and engaging community space for all to enjoy.

Boston Projects and Foxtail Events are hosting a Community Planting Day on Saturday, 27 January from 10am – 2pm, and the whole of … View more
Its time to beautify the old St John’s site on the Corner of Karori Road and Campbell Street, to create a vibrant and engaging community space for all to enjoy.

Boston Projects and Foxtail Events are hosting a Community Planting Day on Saturday, 27 January from 10am – 2pm, and the whole of Karori is invited to attend and participate in this fun day out.

Bring your gumboots, trowels, spades, forks and a bunch of energy and enthusiasm to help make our town centre fantastic! A bottle or water, sunhat and sunscreen is super important too!

This grass roots initiative is fully reliant on the support of the Karori community and there are a number of ways that you can contribute to this project. For example, we need more plants (i.e native grasses and bushes, succulents flowering plants, wildflowers, bulbs, herbs, or edible plants). Anything will be considered.

We are also looking for a local talented artist to create a mural and someone to regularly help keep the section tidy with some strimming of the grass.

If you are able to volunteer your time with either of these, then please get in touch with Boston Projects at hello@bostonprojects.co.nz

We look forward to seeing you there!

LINK TO FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE - fb.me...

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72 days ago

Announcing our Santa Paws winners

Southern Cross from Neighbourly Nz

A huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!

And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their … View more
A huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!

And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their entries.

Tracey Rose
Julie Chamberlain
Selina Chan
Alexi White
Robert Brumm
Maria Wood
Kerena Davidson
Julie Gregory
Mark Williams
Glen Adams

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72 days ago

Staying Safe Refresher Course for Older Drivers

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

We have two Staying Safe Refresher Courses being held in February and March. One at the Hosanna Harvest Church in Epuni and the other at the Upper Hutt Library.
These courses are free and include a light lunch (see attached posters).

To book your place call us on (04) 499 6646 or visit our … View more
We have two Staying Safe Refresher Courses being held in February and March. One at the Hosanna Harvest Church in Epuni and the other at the Upper Hutt Library.
These courses are free and include a light lunch (see attached posters).

To book your place call us on (04) 499 6646 or visit our website.

73 days ago

Water restrictions - Wellington

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Wellington region has moved to level two water restrictions as of 12.01am on Wednesday. With it comes new rules for the public to follow. There are four levels of water restrictions. The strongest restriction bans all outdoor water use and encourages the reduction of indoor water use. This does… View moreThe Wellington region has moved to level two water restrictions as of 12.01am on Wednesday. With it comes new rules for the public to follow. There are four levels of water restrictions. The strongest restriction bans all outdoor water use and encourages the reduction of indoor water use. This does not affect the Kāpiti coast area.

What you need to know:
- A level two water restriction means a ban will now be placed on irrigation and sprinklers, and gardens only being hand-watered, according to Wellington Water.
- Wellington, Porirua, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City and South Wairarapa have all since moved to a level two restriction.
- The decision was made due to “a very high demand” for water, peaking at 95 million litres on Tuesday, Wellington Water said.
- The region’s water treatment plants can only treat and supply a certain amount of safe drinking water on any given day. The increase in demand and the ongoing high number of leaks is putting pressure on the network and the ability to supply enough safe drinking water. Increasing heat may put further pressure on the water system.
- The restrictions only applied to residential properties but Wellington Water asked businesses across the region to take steps to reduce water usage where possible.
- Level four restrictions currently had a 33% chance of being imposed.

Please note, these restrictions do not apply to Kāpiti residents as water meters were introduced there in 2014, and the Waikanae River recharge scheme has aided this region.

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75 days ago

Poll: Does your rubbish collection happen enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christmas can generate more rubbish than usual and sometimes it means holding on to excess smelly bags until the next rubbish day. Are you happy with the frequency of your rubbish collection?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of… View more
Christmas can generate more rubbish than usual and sometimes it means holding on to excess smelly bags until the next rubbish day. Are you happy with the frequency of your rubbish collection?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does your rubbish collection happen enough?
  • 84.3% Yes, it's just right
    84.3% Complete
  • 14% No, I need them more frequently
    14% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
2004 votes
73 days ago

Volunteering in 2024

The Team from Volunteer Wellington

Our Wellington, Hutt and Porirua offices are open and ready to help you volunteer in 2024! Get involved in your community while having fun, learning new skills and meeting people. We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website, and you can search by location or area of interest. Check them out … View moreOur Wellington, Hutt and Porirua offices are open and ready to help you volunteer in 2024! Get involved in your community while having fun, learning new skills and meeting people. We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website, and you can search by location or area of interest. Check them out at:
volunteerwellington.nz...

If you would like assistance to find a suitable role give us a call on:

* Wellington 04 499 4570
* Hutt Valley 04 566 6786
* Porirua 020 4069 3653

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87 days ago

Show us your summer projects

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Time off work or just time with some sun! it's a great motivator to get crafty, in the house and beyond.

We'd love to see what you've been tinkering with over the holidays, whether it's beautifying your garden, making a pallet coffee table or getting your sew on. Share below… View more
Time off work or just time with some sun! it's a great motivator to get crafty, in the house and beyond.

We'd love to see what you've been tinkering with over the holidays, whether it's beautifying your garden, making a pallet coffee table or getting your sew on. Share below what you've been up to - we'd love to see photos too!

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74 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting… View moreDear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2024 winners will be announced in the April 2024 issue of NZ Gardener, and the winner receives more than $2500 worth of prizes.

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74 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.

Make this … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.

Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Birthday Lottery and get your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

74 days ago

Uniform Swap on Neighbourly!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It won't be long until our tamariki are back at school so now is a good time to start getting prepared.

The great thing about Neighbourly is that you can connect and trade with people in your neighbourhood.

Click on Neighbourly's Market to buy, sell or swap school items such as … View more
It won't be long until our tamariki are back at school so now is a good time to start getting prepared.

The great thing about Neighbourly is that you can connect and trade with people in your neighbourhood.

Click on Neighbourly's Market to buy, sell or swap school items such as uniforms, backpacks, bikes & scooters, and books.
Get Involved

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75 days ago

Free stuff

Yuki from Crofton Downs

Skellerup kids boots size 8
Vanish spray (1/3 of bottle left )
Shoe protector spray (1/3 left )
Shoe cream (light brown ) used couple of times
Pick up from Crofton Downs
Contact number Yuki (02108467667)

Free

75 days ago

Bed

Georgie from Wadestown

Bed for free. Must pick up.
Base legs can no longer go in on one corner of the bed, but can use the bed without legs it is fine. Will come with legs. So you can fix if you are able to.
Base and mattress come together

Free

75 days ago

Bed

Georgie from Wadestown

Bed for free. Must pick up.
Base legs can no longer go in on one corner of the bed, but can use the bed without legs it is fine. Will come with legs. So you can fix if you are able to.
Base and mattress come together

Free

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