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This year we have reached over 28,000 tamariki and rangatahi through our programmes 💚
We use a combination of teaching within classrooms and having adventures in the great outdoors. Tamariki and rangatahi are taught key life skills to develop resilience, build self-belief and face their futures… View moreThis year we have reached over 28,000 tamariki and rangatahi through our programmes 💚
We use a combination of teaching within classrooms and having adventures in the great outdoors. Tamariki and rangatahi are taught key life skills to develop resilience, build self-belief and face their futures with more confidence.
This should not be too much of a mystery! Who is this and what are your memories of him?
Hopefully this lovely picture will give you something to smile about on Christmas day. The proud dad is Gareth Ashurst.
"This is Sam, our nine weeks old, rescue kitten now living in Waikanae.
Kittens are supposed to sleep for 18 to 20 hours a day....I think Sam needs a new clock as he never … View moreHopefully this lovely picture will give you something to smile about on Christmas day. The proud dad is Gareth Ashurst.
"This is Sam, our nine weeks old, rescue kitten now living in Waikanae.
Kittens are supposed to sleep for 18 to 20 hours a day....I think Sam needs a new clock as he never sleeps anywhere close to this and seems to spends all day running round at top speed!"
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Tatiana was a really timid girl who has really come out of her shell since finding a new home courtesy of the SPCA.
"You might be as shocked and as surprised as I am to know how well Tatiana is doing already. She's out of her box most of the time and is now running to me when I call her … View moreTatiana was a really timid girl who has really come out of her shell since finding a new home courtesy of the SPCA.
"You might be as shocked and as surprised as I am to know how well Tatiana is doing already. She's out of her box most of the time and is now running to me when I call her for lots of headbutts and head rubs. She's very chatty and is becoming comfortable walking around, exploring the house, and sitting on the windowsills and watching the world already. I chose the right cat, she's quite a character and is actually quite a brave, young lady."
The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets … View moreThe Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets online. Closing date is 12 February 2022.
All proceeds go to the Life Flight Trust and local charities
Another beautiful pic from Louise Thomas.
"So cool to see a bellbird (Anthornis melanura), aka korimako, today. I can't remember the last one I saw - possibly around Christmas time, when I snapped one in red mistletoe at Mt Ruapehu. My daughter actually spotted this guy. "Mum, look, … View moreAnother beautiful pic from Louise Thomas.
"So cool to see a bellbird (Anthornis melanura), aka korimako, today. I can't remember the last one I saw - possibly around Christmas time, when I snapped one in red mistletoe at Mt Ruapehu. My daughter actually spotted this guy. "Mum, look, what's that bird that looks like an almost ripe avocado with a beak."
The Foundation wishes everyone a very Meri Kirihimete. We hope you have a lovely day filled with fun and you enjoy joy spending time with your loved ones 💚
Hive World NZ have managed to purchase some rare Creamed Rata honey from The West Coast of the South Island.
The Rata tree does not flower every year so this honey is valuable.
Rata honey is very white, smooth and Buttery.
Call in to 16 Wall Place Kenepuru for a jar.
The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets … View moreThe Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets online. Closing date is 12 February 2022.
All proceeds go to the Life Flight Trust and local charities
With 3 more days until Christmas, we wanted to share a special message from some of our friends at New Zealand Rugby 🎅
Thank you to you all for backing the Foundation and helping us to empower tamariki and rangatahi to overcome life's obstacles. Wishing you a very meri kirihimete and a … View moreWith 3 more days until Christmas, we wanted to share a special message from some of our friends at New Zealand Rugby 🎅
Thank you to you all for backing the Foundation and helping us to empower tamariki and rangatahi to overcome life's obstacles. Wishing you a very meri kirihimete and a happy New Year!
The NZ Compare People’s Choice Awards will go to a NZ Internet Provider and a NZ Power Provider, who have achieved success based on those that matter most to them, their community, stakeholders, staff and customers. These awards are in the hands of the public, that’s YOU!
Online voting closes … View moreThe NZ Compare People’s Choice Awards will go to a NZ Internet Provider and a NZ Power Provider, who have achieved success based on those that matter most to them, their community, stakeholders, staff and customers. These awards are in the hands of the public, that’s YOU!
Online voting closes 4th February 2022. Over 4,000 votes already in!
It’s quick and painless, vote today for your favourite Broadband and Power Provider to help them win the People’s Choice Award for 2021!
The Hutt Valley has become the sixth region to achieve a full vaccination rate of 90 per cent.
Ministry of Health figures show the milestone was achieved on Monday, with the Hutt Valley District Health board joining the Auckland, Waitematā, Capital & Coast, Canterbury and Southern DHBs that … View moreThe Hutt Valley has become the sixth region to achieve a full vaccination rate of 90 per cent.
Ministry of Health figures show the milestone was achieved on Monday, with the Hutt Valley District Health board joining the Auckland, Waitematā, Capital & Coast, Canterbury and Southern DHBs that have also reached the mark.
While the overall population in the valley has reached the Government target, Māori and Pasifika uptake is behind at 78 and 84 per cent, respectively. The proportion of partially vaccinated people in those populations are 89 per cent for Māori and 92 per cent for Pasifika.
A lot of waste is generated in the holiday season. We all want to make sure as much as possible is recycled to reduce the amount of rubbish - so it's important that we're putting only the right things into recycling bins.
Items like wrapping paper, Christmas decorations, soft … View moreA lot of waste is generated in the holiday season. We all want to make sure as much as possible is recycled to reduce the amount of rubbish - so it's important that we're putting only the right things into recycling bins.
Items like wrapping paper, Christmas decorations, soft plastics, nappies and electronic goods can't go in your recycling bin. When these contaminate a truck load, the whole lot then ends up in the landfill.
If you have lots of recycling, please use the Council Bulk Recycling Facility at the end of Broken Hill Rd.
You can check what can be recycled on the Council website: poriruacity.govt.nz/recycling
• There will be no changes to household rubbish and recycling Council collections over the holiday period.
• The recycling facility at Broken Hill Rd will be closed 25-28 December and 1-4 January
• Council rubbish bags can still be bought at most supermarkets and dairies
For more information visit poriruacity.govt.nz/recycling email enquiries@poriruacity.govt.nz or call 04 237 5089.
Administration Building:
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 2pm
Mon 27 December – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Pātaka Art + Museum
Monday 21 – Thursday 23 December 10am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 10am to … View moreAdministration Building:
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 2pm
Mon 27 December – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Pātaka Art + Museum
Monday 21 – Thursday 23 December 10am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 10am to 2pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 10am to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
City Centre Library
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 9.30am to 5.30pm
Friday 24 December 9.30am to 2pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 9.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Pukerua Bay Library
Friday 24 December – Mon 10 January CLOSED
Tuesday 11 January Normal hours resume
Cannons Creek Library
Friday 24 December – Sun 9 January CLOSED
Monday 10 January Normal hours resume
Titahi Bay Library
Friday 24 December 10am to 1pm
Saturday 25 December – Sun 9 January CLOSED
Monday 10 January Normal hours resume
Whitby Library Friday
24 December 10.30am to 12pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Thursday 30 December 1pm to 5pm
Friday 31 December 10.30am to 12pm & 1pm to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Refuse/recycling collection
Mon 20 December – Friday 7 January Normal Collection
Spicer Landfill
Monday 21 – Friday 24 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 25 December CLOSED
Sunday 26 – Tuesday 28 December 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Bulk recycling station at Spicer Landfill
Monday 21 – Friday 24 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Depot
Mon 20 – Thursday 23 December 7.30am to 4pm
Friday 24 December 7.30am to 2pm
Sat 25 December – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED. EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY PH 04 237 5089
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Te Rauparaha Arena
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 5.30am to 9pm
Friday 24 December – Friday 7 January CLOSED
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume
Arena Aquatics
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 5.30am to 9pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 25 December CLOSED
Sunday 26 – 31 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 1 January CLOSED
Sunday 2 – Friday 7 January 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume
Arena Fitness
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 5.30am to 9pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 25 December CLOSED
Sunday 26 – 31 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 1 January CLOSED
Sunday 2 – Friday 7 January 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume
Cannons Creek Pool
Friday 24 December 10am to 4pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – 31 December 10am to 4pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 January 10am to 4pm
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume Arena
Fitness Centre
Thursday 24 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 25 December CLOSED
Saturday 26 – Thursday 31 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 1 January CLOSED
Saturday 2 – Sunday 11 January 8am to 5pm
Monday 12 January Normal hours resume
Cannons Creek Pool
Thursday 24 December 10am to 4pm
Friday 25 & Saturday 26 December CLOSED
Sunday 27 – Thursday 31 December 10am to 4pm
Friday 1 & Saturday 2 January CLOSED
Sunday 3 January 10am to 4pm
Monday 4 January Normal hours resume
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