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1235 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Opal

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Opal, who is approximately ten months old.

"Hi there, my name is Opal and I am special girl looking a special home. If you are looking for a goofball dog then I'm the girl for you. I can be very silly, so if you are looking for a laugh then look no further. I … View more
Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Opal, who is approximately ten months old.

"Hi there, my name is Opal and I am special girl looking a special home. If you are looking for a goofball dog then I'm the girl for you. I can be very silly, so if you are looking for a laugh then look no further. I am looking for a home with adults only and without small animals due to my quirks and behaviours shown previously. This kind of environment will help me to thrive in training and help me to settle into my new home. I always have a pep in my step and worm my way into peoples' hearts in very little time. I look forward to continuing training with my new owners and am sure to put a smile on your face at the end of a long day. I do come with a medical waiver that my new owners would need to be made aware of. If you think I am the gal for you, contact the canine team for more information."

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1235 days ago

Wrap your home in nature

Resene ColorShop

Nature is far too beautiful to be kept outside. Create a haven in your home with the Resene Willow Wallpaper Collection. With designs to help you relax, recuperate and revive, this collection will help make your house a home.

View the full Resene Wallpaper Collection at your local Resene … View more
Nature is far too beautiful to be kept outside. Create a haven in your home with the Resene Willow Wallpaper Collection. With designs to help you relax, recuperate and revive, this collection will help make your house a home.

View the full Resene Wallpaper Collection at your local Resene ColorShop or get a taste of the latest releases online
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1235 days ago

Are you Winter ready?

New Vision Enterprises

The days are getting shorter and wetter. Winter is a few weeks away. To help get Winter ready keep your drainage flowing properly on your property. Take some time to make sure that drains and gutters are free from debris.

Maintaining your existing drainage solutions and freeing them from any … View more
The days are getting shorter and wetter. Winter is a few weeks away. To help get Winter ready keep your drainage flowing properly on your property. Take some time to make sure that drains and gutters are free from debris.

Maintaining your existing drainage solutions and freeing them from any build-up of natural debris (such as grass, weeds, summer growth, fallen leaves and silt) on your property is essential during this time of the year.

If you have any questions or need help with drainage solutions, give us a call. We're a local family business and here to help.
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1236 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Rio

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Our Pet of the Day is Rio who belongs to Sonia Saba from Martinborough.
"Rio comes to work in the vineyard everyday, rain, shine or even frost. Hence the Jacket."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember … View more
Our Pet of the Day is Rio who belongs to Sonia Saba from Martinborough.
"Rio comes to work in the vineyard everyday, rain, shine or even frost. Hence the Jacket."
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.

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1237 days ago

Volunteer Week

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Wellington

To end our celebration of volunteer week, we thought we'd share a few ways you can volunteer for the Graeme Dingle Foundation. Every bit of support helps make a difference in a young person's life 💚
Click on the link below to find out more.

1239 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This picture of a well known Wellingtonian should not be too difficult. What do you remember about her?

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1237 days ago

Event Schedule

Porirua City Council

Ben Makisi
TICKETS: 3 July, 6.30pm - 9pm. $70pp
You won't want to miss this fantastic three-course banquet with opera singer Ben Makisi. 👉🏽 event details

Under the stars experience
FREE: 3, 4, 10 & 11 July at 10am - 3pm
Experience the story of Matariki, a virtual haka, and the… View more
Ben Makisi
TICKETS: 3 July, 6.30pm - 9pm. $70pp
You won't want to miss this fantastic three-course banquet with opera singer Ben Makisi. 👉🏽 event details

Under the stars experience
FREE: 3, 4, 10 & 11 July at 10am - 3pm
Experience the story of Matariki, a virtual haka, and the spectacular starlit setting. 👉🏽 event details

Community Singalong
FREE: 4 July, 6pm - 8pm
Bring the whānau, your singing pipes & a blanket for a community singalong 👉🏽 event details

Arena Fitness Group Fit: Hula Active
FREE: 5 July, 6pm - 6.45pm
Get your groove back this Matariki by joining us for a free Arena Hula Active class. 👉🏽 event details

Matariki craft session with Hinehapainga
FREE: 6 July, 12.30 - 1.30pm, registration required
Special Matariki craft session, making star mobiles to celebrate the Māori new year. 👉🏽 event details

Arena Fitness Group Fit: Body Balance
FREE: 6 July, 7pm - 7.45pm
Let's stretch and unwind together at our special Matariki-themed Body Balance class. 👉🏽 event details

Matariki Story World
FREE: 7 July, 10.45am - 11.30am
Matariki Story World with Porirua Libraries – twinkle, twinkle, little stars. 👉🏽 event details

Te Reo Māori Baby Band
FREE: 8 July, 10.30am - 11.00am
Join the Baby Band team at Porirua Libraries during Matariki. 👉🏽 event details

Hāngi Under the Stars
TICKETS: 8 July, 5.00pm - 7.00pm. $17 per hāngi
Join us for a hearty hāngi, Matariki celebrations, and stories of the stars. 👉🏽 event details
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1238 days ago

Is New Regent St really NZ's most beautiful street?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We're looking into how some common claims about NZ stack up and would be interested in your thoughts on whether New Regent Street in Christchurch deserves its title of 'NZ's most beautiful street'. Do you think it is the best-looking street in the country? Or is … View more
Hi everyone,
We're looking into how some common claims about NZ stack up and would be interested in your thoughts on whether New Regent Street in Christchurch deserves its title of 'NZ's most beautiful street'. Do you think it is the best-looking street in the country? Or is there another street you think is more beautiful? Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it included in an article. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

1238 days ago

Recycle old Mobile phones for Free

MobileRoundup

MobileRoundup is a mobile phone recycling initiative to make it easy for you to recycle your old phones. Organised & powered by computer & electronic recycler organisation ITRecycla they have set up multiple ways to get your unwanted mobile phone to us to recycle.

If you are concerned … View more
MobileRoundup is a mobile phone recycling initiative to make it easy for you to recycle your old phones. Organised & powered by computer & electronic recycler organisation ITRecycla they have set up multiple ways to get your unwanted mobile phone to us to recycle.

If you are concerned about your Data on your phone falling into the wrong hands, we offer Secure Data Destruction for $5 per Mobile device.

Visit the Mobile Roundup webpage for more information
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1239 days ago

Go behind-the-scenes in Stuff's newsroom

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Ever wondered why we cover the stories that we do? Or what our policy is on swear words on Stuff? What about why the homepage greets you with 'Kia ora, Aotearoa!' and not 'Hello, New Zealand!' ?

The Backstory is an occasional email newsletter giving you … View more
Hi neighbours,

Ever wondered why we cover the stories that we do? Or what our policy is on swear words on Stuff? What about why the homepage greets you with 'Kia ora, Aotearoa!' and not 'Hello, New Zealand!' ?

The Backstory is an occasional email newsletter giving you behind-the-scenes insight into stories and newsroom decisions, from Stuff Editor Patrick Crewdson. It's sent every one to two weeks and it's free!

Sign up here.

If there's an element of Stuff's operations you'd like the inside scoop on, email Patrick with suggestions here.

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1239 days ago

Wellington to move to Alert Level 2

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
June 23 1.22pm

An emergency Cabinet meeting has been held and the government has announced that Wellington will move to Alert Level 2 from 6pm tonight until 11.59pm Sunday.

Here's what Alert Level 2 means for you.
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UPDATE
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UPDATE
June 23 1.22pm

An emergency Cabinet meeting has been held and the government has announced that Wellington will move to Alert Level 2 from 6pm tonight until 11.59pm Sunday.

Here's what Alert Level 2 means for you.
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UPDATE
June 23 11.52am

Eight more locations of interest have been added on the Ministry of Health website. These include:

- Floridita's Restaurant from 12.45pm to 4pm on June 19
- Highwater Eatery from 5.45pm to 9.30pm on June 19
- Pickle & Pie café from 9.45am to 11.37am on June 20
- The Weta Cave shop from 11.10am to 12.30pm on June 20
- The Lido café from 1.00pm to 2.45pm on June 20
- Unity Books from 1.50pm to 3.05pm on June 20
- Countdown Cable Lane from 6.00pm to 7.15pm on June 20
- One Red Dog 20 June 7.00pm to 9.00pm on June 20
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It's too early to tell whether an alert level change is needed in Wellington, according to Chris Hipkins. This comes after a positive Covid-19 case flew from Sydney to Wellington on June 19.

Four close contacts have so far been traced and others are being identified.
Timing of symptom onset indicates the traveller was infected in Australia before flying into New Zealand.

The traveller had one dose of the Astrazeneca vaccine, with the situation being described as low risk. The case was using the Covid-19 Tracer app.

Locations of interest are as follows:
- Qantas flight QF163 that arrived at 12.05am on June 19
- Rydges Hotel from 12am June 19 to 9.10am June 21
- Unichem Pharmacy on Lambton Quay from 10.38am to 11.48am June 19
- Te Papa from 3.05pm to 5.45pm on June 19
- Te Papa's Surrealist Art exhibit from 4pm to 5.45pm on June 19
- Jack Hackett's Bar from 8.45pm to 12am on June 19

Wellingtonians are encouraged to check their movements around June 19 to June 21 and to continue to check the Ministry of Health website as more locations of interest may be added.

For more information visit the Ministry of Health website.

Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.

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1239 days ago

New faces for Porirua’s Hall of Fame

Porirua City Council

Porirua’s new Hall of Fame inductees are an actress, a dance choreographer, the founder of one of the country’s most trusted and well-loved brands, and one of the city’s favourite rugby players.

The Hall of Fame is in the ground floor corridor of Te Rauparaha Arena, with photos of 12 … View more
Porirua’s new Hall of Fame inductees are an actress, a dance choreographer, the founder of one of the country’s most trusted and well-loved brands, and one of the city’s favourite rugby players.

The Hall of Fame is in the ground floor corridor of Te Rauparaha Arena, with photos of 12 people who have made a lasting impact on Porirua.
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1239 days ago

New Dentist in your neighbourhood

Paremata Dental

Hello Neighbours!

Paremata Dental has just opened at 98 Mana Esplanade. We are now taking bookings and looking forward to welcoming new patients.

To celebrate the arrival of our new Hygienist, we are offering 45 minute hygiene appointments for $135 for the month of July. Don’t forget to … View more
Hello Neighbours!

Paremata Dental has just opened at 98 Mana Esplanade. We are now taking bookings and looking forward to welcoming new patients.

To celebrate the arrival of our new Hygienist, we are offering 45 minute hygiene appointments for $135 for the month of July. Don’t forget to mention Neighbourly when you book!

You can book online, via email, or call us. Just mention neighbourly when you book.

Now open late nights. Email us or book online today https://parematadental.co.nz/bookings/ or call us at 04 237 4414.
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1241 days ago

Tūī feeding time

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

There have been a lot of bird and animal stories on Nieghbourly but this picture by Andrew Gorrie is too good to ignore.

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1243 days ago

Pet of the Day. Meet Socrates Wolffram

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature the exquisitely named Socrates Wolffram who belongs to Anna Wolffram. Have you heard of a better name for a dog?

"Socrates Wolffram from Carterton doing what he does best. Lounging, chilling, relaxing... generally living his best life on the couch."
Remember if you … View more
This week we feature the exquisitely named Socrates Wolffram who belongs to Anna Wolffram. Have you heard of a better name for a dog?

"Socrates Wolffram from Carterton doing what he does best. Lounging, chilling, relaxing... generally living his best life on the couch."
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.

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