Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

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1523 days ago

Retirement village information webinar

The Team from

Are you or a loved one thinking of moving into a retirement village? The Office of the Retirement Commissioner is hosting a free, two-part webinar series on 23 and 24 September for anyone interested to help you understand the personal, legal, and financial implications. Selling the family home and… View moreAre you or a loved one thinking of moving into a retirement village? The Office of the Retirement Commissioner is hosting a free, two-part webinar series on 23 and 24 September for anyone interested to help you understand the personal, legal, and financial implications. Selling the family home and moving into a village is a big decision, so register today and let our experts guide you through what you and your family need to know so you can be sure you make the right choice.

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1524 days ago

Finally, some progress on Snapper Cards

Reporter Community News

Train tickets could be a thing of the past. Greater Wellington is today looking at a report supporting looking at the introduction of Snapper. on local trains.

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1525 days ago

Kia ora neighbours!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With Maori Language Week upon us, we've been adding a few more words to our te reo vocabulary and using them in our everyday lives.

Whether it's saying 'mōrena!' every morning to your whānau or singing some waiata in the car, share how you are incorporating te reo Māori … View more
With Maori Language Week upon us, we've been adding a few more words to our te reo vocabulary and using them in our everyday lives.

Whether it's saying 'mōrena!' every morning to your whānau or singing some waiata in the car, share how you are incorporating te reo Māori below to go into the draw to win one of four $25 prezzy cards - let's kōrero!

1523 days ago

Grapefruit - [Spray free] - Swan Plants [only a very few small plants left]

Isobelle from Waikanae

Grapefruit - bring your bag | bucket - spray free and juicy - gold coin donation - juicy and lots

Swan plants - ready to plant now - size - 10cm - 60cm+ will dig from garden for you
$1 - $2 each [have about 20+ available] ALL SOLD - only a very few small plants left - many thanks - the Monarchs … View more
Grapefruit - bring your bag | bucket - spray free and juicy - gold coin donation - juicy and lots

Swan plants - ready to plant now - size - 10cm - 60cm+ will dig from garden for you
$1 - $2 each [have about 20+ available] ALL SOLD - only a very few small plants left - many thanks - the Monarchs are early this year.

Negotiable

1523 days ago

Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.

Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants… View more
In this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.

Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants and upcycle an old pallet into a multipurpose tray. Plus go in the draw for Yates wildflower seeds and Manuka Doctor honey from Palmers.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1523 days ago

Mary Potter Hospice needs your help

Reporter Community News

Today and tomorrow is the annual street appeal for the Mary Potter Hospice. With the bad weather and restrictions caused by Covid-19, there are likely to be fewer collectors this year.
If you want to donate online, you can do so on their donation line or donations@marypotter.org.nz

Donation Line … View more
Today and tomorrow is the annual street appeal for the Mary Potter Hospice. With the bad weather and restrictions caused by Covid-19, there are likely to be fewer collectors this year.
If you want to donate online, you can do so on their donation line or donations@marypotter.org.nz

Donation Line 0800 MARYPOTTER (627 976)

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1524 days ago

Help wanted

Reporter Community News

I am looking for feedback on what you would like to see on Neighbourly.
At the moment the only regular feature is Way Back Wednesday, featuring historical pictures of Wellington.
One option is a regular feature on a well known sportsperson or your favourite restaurant. Or perhaps a post featuring … View more
I am looking for feedback on what you would like to see on Neighbourly.
At the moment the only regular feature is Way Back Wednesday, featuring historical pictures of Wellington.
One option is a regular feature on a well known sportsperson or your favourite restaurant. Or perhaps a post featuring your favourite bird (mine is the mighty kārearea).
Tell me what you would like to see.

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1523 days ago

Free measure and quotes nationwide

RetroFit Double Glazing - Wellington

If you’re looking to retrofit double glaze your home, we offer free no obligation quotes nationwide click here to request or call us on 0800 658 658.

1525 days ago

Kārearea enjoys the taste of tūturuatu on Mana Island

Reporter Community News

A hungry kārearea played a part in a failed attempt to establish a colony of critically endangered shore birds on Mana Island.

In February the Department of Conservation translocated 29 juvenile tūturuatu, or shore plovers, to Mana, off Porirua, however in July it was reported all 29 birds had … View more
A hungry kārearea played a part in a failed attempt to establish a colony of critically endangered shore birds on Mana Island.

In February the Department of Conservation translocated 29 juvenile tūturuatu, or shore plovers, to Mana, off Porirua, however in July it was reported all 29 birds had vanished. Some were discovered on the mainland, recaptured and placed back on the island with more captive-bred plovers.

Last month it was discovered some had ended up as lunch for a resident kārearea or New Zealand falcon. Others would have been susceptible to being gobbled up by cats, rats and stoats on the mainland.

1525 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

An easy one this week. Where is it and what are your memories?

Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection

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1523 days ago

Books

Rena from Paraparaumu

Books for sale , hardbacks $2 , paperbacks $1 , Authors include James Patterson , Clive Cussler , Dick Francis , Patricia Cornwell , J.D. Robb and many others including Pamela Stevenson’s “ Billie “ ,and Dawn Frenches “Dear Fattie “ .

Negotiable

1523 days ago

Funding boost for Ōtaki

Reporter Community News

Great news for Ōtaki. The Kāpiti Coast District Council has received funding totalling $1.4 million for two Ōtaki projects from the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund, an investment that will create new jobs and revitalise two well-used facilities.

The Māoriland Charitable Trust has … View more
Great news for Ōtaki. The Kāpiti Coast District Council has received funding totalling $1.4 million for two Ōtaki projects from the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund, an investment that will create new jobs and revitalise two well-used facilities.

The Māoriland Charitable Trust has received a $900,000 grant to upgrade the Māoriland Hub building to house the Centre for Māori and Indigenous Film and Creative Excellence, and council has been awarded $500,000 towards the refurbishment of its Ōtaki Civic Theatre.

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1523 days ago

Support Mary Potter Hospice annual appeal

Reporter Community News

Volunteers for the annual street appeal will be hitting the street to raise money this Friday and Saturday..

The hospice supported 42 per cent of people who died in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti last year.

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1523 days ago

Country Calandar - Waikanae Beach Crab mystery Sunday 27 Sept

Iain from Waikanae Beach

Country Calendar are featuring the Waikanae Crab fishing family in two weeks time, in a show that discusses how Waikanae Beach suddenly lost it's crab population. I hope they are able to provide some information on what caused the crabs to disappear, as they were a famous part of our beach.

1525 days ago

Poll: Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New … View more
Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
Read the full story here.

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Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
  • 50.3% Yes, Hamilton has really turned itself around.
    50.3% Complete
  • 49.7% No, Whanganui should be voted most beautiful city again this year.
    49.7% Complete
749 votes
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