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Te Ara Utiwai walking and cycling track will be closed for at least the next fortnight due to heavy rain.
Work will be done to make the track usable for the rest of winter, while further sections are proposed to be metalled over spring and summer.
You know what doesn't belong in the wastewater network? A giant orange cone! And yet...
This cone was found blocking one of the wastewater pump stations in Porirua's CBD last week.
Not too sure how it got there... But our team managed to clear it from the pump station before any … View moreYou know what doesn't belong in the wastewater network? A giant orange cone! And yet...
This cone was found blocking one of the wastewater pump stations in Porirua's CBD last week.
Not too sure how it got there... But our team managed to clear it from the pump station before any major damage was done. ?
In the past we've also found a pair of jeans, shampoo bottles, kids (and adults) toys, money, cellphones, pagers, and A LOT of wetwipes!
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This will be a night to remember.
Heralded by The Washington Post as “talent that’s off the scale”, American violinist Stefan Jackiw makes his NZSO debut with Brahms’ beloved Violin Concerto. The NZSO will perform Tchaikovsky’s thrilling Symphony No. 4 and you will get to witness the … View moreThis will be a night to remember.
Heralded by The Washington Post as “talent that’s off the scale”, American violinist Stefan Jackiw makes his NZSO debut with Brahms’ beloved Violin Concerto. The NZSO will perform Tchaikovsky’s thrilling Symphony No. 4 and you will get to witness the world Premiere of Gareth Farr’s latest composition He iwi tahi tātou. This latest composition continues our Landfall commission series which commemorate the 250th anniversary in 2019 of Captain James Cook’s arrival in New Zealand.
Sat 23 Jun 7.30pm
Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington
It's National Volunteer Week!
Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support … View moreIt's National Volunteer Week!
Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support development – the list is endless.
If you're interested in volunteering please check out the link below to find out about the different ways you can volunteer:
nationalvolunteerweek.nz...
National Volunteer Week (17 - 23 June). The NVW 2018 theme: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.
#NVW2018
Some of the best scents in the garden are to be found in midwinter, usually from the likes of wintersweet and daphne.
But one highly fragrant and useful-for-so-many-purposes little shrub has slipped under the radar for far too long, says our Wairarapa columnist Kerry Carman.
Something's got to keep the kids busy during the July school holiday break and luckily, there's plenty to do in Kapi-Mana!
Here are two great winter holiday activities for your kids to enjoy.
Light House Cinema Pauatahanui:
Looking for something to entertain the kids on your school… View moreSomething's got to keep the kids busy during the July school holiday break and luckily, there's plenty to do in Kapi-Mana!
Here are two great winter holiday activities for your kids to enjoy.
Light House Cinema Pauatahanui:
Looking for something to entertain the kids on your school holiday programme? We have the perfect films! Contact us today (04) 234 6770.
Indoor Raceway:
- If you bring this ad in between 9 July and 22 July, you’ll receive 5 minutes extra FREE
- Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment Ph: 04 237 0671
- 5 to 9 years old: 10 mins – $15, 15 mins – $20 and 20 mins – $25
Changes are going live for you today! These include changes to bus services, plus Snapper transfers at no extra cost (within 30mins) between all Metlink buses in the Hutt Valley!
To learn more, head to www.metlink.org.nz...
Let’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.
This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll … View moreLet’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.
This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll make sure they hear your message loud and clear.
Knowing how much we value their sacrifices is part of what keeps Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers going. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do.
As more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.
Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? … View moreAs more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.
Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? Click here to share your eco tips, tricks and experiences and we'll publish a selection of the best.
Tourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.
The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.
Do you think international… View moreTourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.
The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.
Do you think international visitors should be charged a levy to enter New Zealand?
Does your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year … View moreDoes your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year over $529,000 was raised for 279 community partners across NZ. Curious? For more information or begin the application click here.
Applications close on the 23rd of June.
The new, almost spill-proof recycling bins have hit the street, complete with fitted radio tags and warning lights. Have you got yours yet? How are they going? Let us know your thoughts below! Comments may be used in print unless specified otherwise with NFP.
A police dog handler has told how he's asked himself "one hundred million times" if there was anythi…
Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical.
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