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Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, … View moreHi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Paihia and Twizel.
We'd be really keen to hear your thoughts on this based on your own travels around New Zealand. Do you think Canterbury is NZ's most welcoming region? And are these our most welcoming towns?
Where in NZ have you been made to feel particularly welcome on your travels?
As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it to be included in an article. Cheers.
Hi can anyone recommend someone who can install a cat door in a glass panel door? Its sectioned glass so hopefully an easy job but unsure TIA
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View moreLove is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, collaborating on a mural, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more beautiful and enjoyable for everyone.
Share your tips, projects, photos and experiences with us by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us at:
info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
Tūī are thriving in Wellington and conservationists say Wellingtonians deserve plenty of credit for their success.
Council possum trapping, Zealandia and people planting flax and kowhai are factors that helped their recovery.
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust spokesperson Craig Shepherd said … View moreTūī are thriving in Wellington and conservationists say Wellingtonians deserve plenty of credit for their success.
Council possum trapping, Zealandia and people planting flax and kowhai are factors that helped their recovery.
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust spokesperson Craig Shepherd said tūī and kererū numbers had skyrocketed in recent years.
The Johnsonville based trust is getting so many tūī it is struggling to cope. The trust wants to build two new aviaries for recovering tūī and it has set up a Givealittle page.
Diana Ward-Pickering from Lyall Bay is proud of her nine month old Burmese kittens Minnie and Lilac.
If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.
Hey Neighbourly folk, what do you think is going on here? Hint, it used to be an annual event.
Hi, does anyone know someone who has the capability of picking up a large Spa pool from Waikanae and delivering it to Ohau please
Hi neighbours. Our friend is looking for a flatmate. House in Otaki.
3bedroom, good section, tidy house, fully furnished.
Please contact him directly by text message and he will call back as he works and doesnt see his phone often.
He is a mature 40 year old, professional.
Ali 0221752691
Hi everyone,
Kapiti Coast District Council is about to vote to proceed with the Kapiti Gateway project costing $4.9 million + $800k estimated annual running costs. This is expected to contribute towards an expected 11% rates increase this financial year.
KCDC is proposing to use ratepayers money… View moreHi everyone,
Kapiti Coast District Council is about to vote to proceed with the Kapiti Gateway project costing $4.9 million + $800k estimated annual running costs. This is expected to contribute towards an expected 11% rates increase this financial year.
KCDC is proposing to use ratepayers money to fund the entire running costs of the biosecurity and ticketing office.
Please sign the petiition in in the link below. You will either need to right click on the address below or copy it into your browser:
www.change.org...
The Levin Repair Cafe is held on the 1st Saturday of every month 10am to 1pm at the Te Whare Mahana Community Hub, 32 Bristol Street.
Bring broken children's bike and toys or small damaged or broken household items to be fixed on the spot by our volunteer repairers. Meet others over a cuppa … View moreThe Levin Repair Cafe is held on the 1st Saturday of every month 10am to 1pm at the Te Whare Mahana Community Hub, 32 Bristol Street.
Bring broken children's bike and toys or small damaged or broken household items to be fixed on the spot by our volunteer repairers. Meet others over a cuppa and a snack
Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.
"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding … View moreOur Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.
"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding spot and a little trail towards me and she came out and was affectionate. Until she feels safe she will hide. Sophie still - three months later - hides when other people come to the house, but is brave and affectionate with me. Sophie isn't really interested in toys and prefers to sleep in the sun or hang out with me. She will either snuggle into my leg on the sofa or on my lap. When she wants attention she will pat me with her paw. In the evening I would cradle her like a baby and sing to her and rub her belly, she loved it."
Colclough - Cascade Roses Bone China pattern.
Tea cup, saucer and plate.
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