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It’s a time for fine-tuning your skills and pushing the boundaries, catching up with your mates and heading off on new adventures at the drop of a hat! No, we’re not talking about your 20s, we’re talking about your retirement.
Ross’ retirement saw the beginning of his musical journey … View moreIt’s a time for fine-tuning your skills and pushing the boundaries, catching up with your mates and heading off on new adventures at the drop of a hat! No, we’re not talking about your 20s, we’re talking about your retirement.
Ross’ retirement saw the beginning of his musical journey where his passion quickly evolved from making music, to crafting guitars. It all started when Ross and some mates joined a music group where the camaraderie and togetherness were just as important as the music.
Living in a Ryman village, Ross can continue living life to the full in his retirement because they are places where you don’t retire from life, you find a new way to live .
This week we feature a cat called Simba. Who belongs to Dean Cooper from Masterton.
"Simba is around 27 years old and although starting to loose weight, is still going strong!
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please … View moreThis week we feature a cat called Simba. Who belongs to Dean Cooper from Masterton.
"Simba is around 27 years old and although starting to loose weight, is still going strong!
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
MEETINGS EVERY 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY AT 10.30am
Next meeting is Sunday 16th May 10.30am, Thompson House, 4 Kent St, Levin
Our mediums will be Michael Steffensen and Annette Rundle from Paraparaumu. They work together to share their philosophy and bring through clairvoyant messages from your loved … View moreMEETINGS EVERY 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY AT 10.30am
Next meeting is Sunday 16th May 10.30am, Thompson House, 4 Kent St, Levin
Our mediums will be Michael Steffensen and Annette Rundle from Paraparaumu. They work together to share their philosophy and bring through clairvoyant messages from your loved ones in spirit as well as inspirational messages to assist you through your journey in this life.
Stay for a cuppa and a chat. We will have our healing circle and our weekly $1 raffle. Everyone most welcome. No charge, but collection taken.
Enquiries please phone Sue 021 070 1585 or Carol 027 697 6308
It has been a rough two years for Dolly the collie. The problems with Dolly’s limbs began when she was 10, resulting in the surgery on three of her four lower limbs. Her fourth limb may require surgery in the future.
Over the last two years owner Alla Baider has spent $25,000 trying to keep her … View moreIt has been a rough two years for Dolly the collie. The problems with Dolly’s limbs began when she was 10, resulting in the surgery on three of her four lower limbs. Her fourth limb may require surgery in the future.
Over the last two years owner Alla Baider has spent $25,000 trying to keep her beloved pet mobile.
Dolly has an empathy with people, that really shone through the Covid lockdown, she said.
“On top of her good looks and winning smile, Dolly has a supernatural sense for whenever someone is feeling down or in pain. It’s impossible to still be upset after receiving a warm hug from her.”
She will be speaking at El Rancho, Waikanae, on Saturday 15 May at 7pm. The title of her talk is "Stories of Belonging". As an immigrant Anjum was lonely growing up in NZ. She now works for inclusiveness for everyone to feel they belong here.
Kia ora Kāpiti,
Have you had water supply cut off as a result of burst water mains? What other water problems are prevalent in your community?
Wellington residents are filing more than 50 complaints a day regarding the capital's ageing water infrastructure.
One leak near the Prime … View moreKia ora Kāpiti,
Have you had water supply cut off as a result of burst water mains? What other water problems are prevalent in your community?
Wellington residents are filing more than 50 complaints a day regarding the capital's ageing water infrastructure.
One leak near the Prime Minister's official residence in Tinakori Road has not been fixed since being first reported in September 2020.
Wellington Water spokesman Alex van Paassen says that some longer running leaks may not be showing up in data searches.
"Sometimes they get fixed but other nearby leaks are still going; sometimes the fix doesn't work, or a new leak pops up at the same place; sometimes they're private – private leaks can get into the neighbours at war territory," he said.
Van Paasen said that there were several reasons for the delayed fixes including Wellington Water's aging workforce, lack of skilled workers and an increase in work volume.
A presentation was delivered to Wellington City councillors in late-2020 showed that almost half of the cities pipes needed replacing, with $578 million needed to clear a variety of other accumulated issues.
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At New Vision Enterprises we pride ourselves in providing quality and professional workmanship. We are a locally owned family business that offers multiple services (Plumbing, Drainage, Bathroom Renovations, and more!)
Our team of licensed professionals provide service based on quality, … View moreAt New Vision Enterprises we pride ourselves in providing quality and professional workmanship. We are a locally owned family business that offers multiple services (Plumbing, Drainage, Bathroom Renovations, and more!)
Our team of licensed professionals provide service based on quality, honesty, integrity, appearance, and communication. NVE offers a full workmanship guarantee on all work completed.
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"I was a stray mum with kittens before coming to the SPCA.
Here's what my foster mum has to say about me:
Charlotte is a sweet wee girl, gentle and friendly with kittenish spirit coming through from time to time. She was initially nervous in her new environment, but patience and gentle … View more"I was a stray mum with kittens before coming to the SPCA.
Here's what my foster mum has to say about me:
Charlotte is a sweet wee girl, gentle and friendly with kittenish spirit coming through from time to time. She was initially nervous in her new environment, but patience and gentle encouragement has seen her become playful and sociable.
She likes being patted but isn't too fussed on being picked up and held (although this is improving) and isn't a lap cat at the moment. She spends some of her time in other rooms around the house but mostly likes company and comes when called.
She is an early riser and when she wants something can be quite vocal. She loves playing with small toys and moving things and gets quite absorbed watching action programmes on tv. A warning though, she loves electrical cables. She is a well adapted and house trained cat, and surprisingly, given her underlying nervousness, isn't scared of the vacuum cleaner, however I don't think she will like a rowdy household."
There will be NO Community weekly market held in the Waikanae Town Centre (Mahara Place) between 9.30am and 12.00pm this Tuesday.
In saying that however the Honey Man and the Avocado folk will be there as usual so please support them!!
For your info between May and September the market will be … View moreThere will be NO Community weekly market held in the Waikanae Town Centre (Mahara Place) between 9.30am and 12.00pm this Tuesday.
In saying that however the Honey Man and the Avocado folk will be there as usual so please support them!!
For your info between May and September the market will be happening on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday's only.
They had a vision for their property, but they also had three floods in 20 years. That didn't stop them pursuing the garden of their dreams though.
Morning all,
My son has a 2010 Moped which is missing the Air Box.
Does anybody know of a supplier who supplies Moped motorbike parts?
Thanking you in advance.
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