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Milo is a 2 year old male who went missing on North street, Palmerston North. He was settling into a new home when he managed to escape last night. He is black with a small white locket on his chest. He is very friendly but wasn't wearing his collar. He is microchipped.
We are desperate to … View moreMilo is a 2 year old male who went missing on North street, Palmerston North. He was settling into a new home when he managed to escape last night. He is black with a small white locket on his chest. He is very friendly but wasn't wearing his collar. He is microchipped.
We are desperate to find him.
Morena kiritata,
Manawatū-Whanganui rents have hit a record high during the coronavirus lockdown.
Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index showed the average rent in the region reached a record-breaking $420 per week in April, up 17 per cent from the same month in 2019.
With Palmerston North … View moreMorena kiritata,
Manawatū-Whanganui rents have hit a record high during the coronavirus lockdown.
Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index showed the average rent in the region reached a record-breaking $420 per week in April, up 17 per cent from the same month in 2019.
With Palmerston North City Council expected to approve a rates rise of 1.95 per cent rents could increase again.
Are you worried?
A small survey has indicated some folk may have "overshopped" prior to lockdown and may have too much dried pasta, rice and canned food than usually needed.
You can give any surplus to St.Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) for their food parcels, delivered throughout Tararua … View moreA small survey has indicated some folk may have "overshopped" prior to lockdown and may have too much dried pasta, rice and canned food than usually needed.
You can give any surplus to St.Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) for their food parcels, delivered throughout Tararua District.Everything accepted.
Our friends Kindness and consideration have not left the building, and my be needed more than before as the numbers of those in need are likely to increase.
Please leave donations at St.Vincent de Pauls Vinnie shop in High St.Dannevirke opposite BNZ or
St.Josephs School (Allardice or McPhee streets ) where the team can take contactless collection.
Goods will be co-ordinated with Vinnies scheme,
OR call David on 0274 949179 for help or collection.
A man is in a critical condition after a suspected hit-and-run in Carterton. The 42-year-old Carter…
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Ngā mihi o te ata kiritata,
Palmerston North City Council may drop its 4.4 per cent rates increase to 1.95 per cent following the hardships of a Covid-19 recession.
Nearly half the public submissions on the draft budget asked council to freeze rates or reduce the increase.
But Councillor … View moreNgā mihi o te ata kiritata,
Palmerston North City Council may drop its 4.4 per cent rates increase to 1.95 per cent following the hardships of a Covid-19 recession.
Nearly half the public submissions on the draft budget asked council to freeze rates or reduce the increase.
But Councillor Susan Baty said it would not be possible to freeze rates and still build a progressive city.
Are they making the right decision?
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Pam has 25kg Grass Feed bags of pine cones for sale at $6. She is selling them on behalf of her grandchildren who helped collect them. Funds will go towards University costs. Delivery available within Carterton. Please phone her on 021 1116629..
The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.
Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...
Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on… View moreGot a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...
Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on Neighbourly, or in your local paper. Plus you could win a bag of feijoas (or a $100 voucher to the business you nominate).
As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.
Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.
Can New Zealand … View moreAs a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.
Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.
Can New Zealand do more to ensure that past, present and future service people - and their whānau – are recognised and supported?
Join the conversation now at missionfeedback.co.nz
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