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Hi Neighbours. Beds R Us Lower Hutt Clearance Outlet in conjunction with Sleepyhead invites you to the BIGGEST EVER bedding show. Lowest prices ever and up to 50% off RRP. Go into the draw to win $500 for coming along. 4 days only - Thursday to Sunday 31st August - 3rd September.
Visit us at … View moreHi Neighbours. Beds R Us Lower Hutt Clearance Outlet in conjunction with Sleepyhead invites you to the BIGGEST EVER bedding show. Lowest prices ever and up to 50% off RRP. Go into the draw to win $500 for coming along. 4 days only - Thursday to Sunday 31st August - 3rd September.
Visit us at Level 1, Westfield Queensgate Lower Hutt.
To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!
For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September … View moreTo thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!
For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September 2017.
Plus, because you're a valued Neighbourly member, we're giving you a bonus keyword so you can get an extra entry! Your bonus keyword is: SPECIAL
To enter, head to www.stuff.co.nz/DailyPower or text the keyword to 3444.
A granny flat that has been on a Whitby property for 37 years has been included in the property's ra…
We propose changing some Metlink fares and varying the region’s public transport plan. But first we want to hear your views.
View the document outlining the changes:
• On our website
• at our Wellington and Masterton offices
• or by calling 0800 801 700 for a copy.
Send your … View moreWe propose changing some Metlink fares and varying the region’s public transport plan. But first we want to hear your views.
View the document outlining the changes:
• On our website
• at our Wellington and Masterton offices
• or by calling 0800 801 700 for a copy.
Send your submission here or complete the form in the consultation document. The deadline for submissions is 4pm Monday 18 September 2017. To learn more, come along to an information meeting. Times and locations are available here.
Stacey Maher can't believe her eyes – her street is sinking in front of her. "It's just insane how …
Tonight, Porirua City Council will decide whether the next Local elections will be under the existing system of STV (Single Transferable Vote) or switch to FPP (First Past the Post). There would have been only two changes to the current council under FPP, and STV allows your vote, your voice, to go… View moreTonight, Porirua City Council will decide whether the next Local elections will be under the existing system of STV (Single Transferable Vote) or switch to FPP (First Past the Post). There would have been only two changes to the current council under FPP, and STV allows your vote, your voice, to go a little further.
What do you reckon?
Do you care?
Porirua's popular Camborne Walkway will likely be closed during coastal earthworks next year. The …
Graeme Blick proudly introduced Dr Swee Tan and thanked the Rotary Clubs of Eastern Hutt, Johnsonville, Karori, Petone, and Tawa for their contributions in raising $22,000 for the Institute to provide a scholarship for Erin Paterson to attend the Salk Institute in San Diego for six weeks. The … View moreGraeme Blick proudly introduced Dr Swee Tan and thanked the Rotary Clubs of Eastern Hutt, Johnsonville, Karori, Petone, and Tawa for their contributions in raising $22,000 for the Institute to provide a scholarship for Erin Paterson to attend the Salk Institute in San Diego for six weeks. The research is about creating embryonic stem cells from mature cells. Scientists can create these cells so they are specific to a disease (DiPSCs). The technology means that the cells can be expanded and grown at will, so it can be a lot easier to study disease models and to run lab and human drug trials. Mitch and Swee Tan
District Governor Mitch Brown presented a cheque for $22,000 to Dr Swee Tan on behalf of the clubs. He said it is important to recognise what these people do for humanity and noted that New Zealand was one of the best places in the world to undertake research because of the reduced amount of bureaucracy compared to most other countries.
In reply, Dr Swee Tan said that the Institute “aspires to relieve human suffering” and that this will be closer to achievement because of our support. He also commented that Dr Tinte Itinteang – Chief Scientific Officer had given up a successful medical career to do full-time stem cell research.
There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.
From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - … View moreThere’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.
From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - Neighbourly wants to hear what is affecting your vote.
Is it a local issue in your community or something across the region? or the country?
Maybe you've switched sides or remaining loyal to one party - whatever your decision, we want to know what issues you’d like your ideal government to focus on. Let us know by commenting below!
A British pop-up business school that teaches budding entrepreneurs to forget about their business p…
The long-standing MP announced he would not carry on after polling strongly suggested his rival, Labour's Greg O'Connor, would win in the September election.
So what good has Peter done for his electorate over the decades?
It’s time to nominate Porirua’s finest people and communities for one of the 2018 New Zealander of the Year Awards. Nominations are open now for New Zealander of the Year and the associated categories of youth, senior, community, innovator and local hero of the year.
Nominations close on the … View moreIt’s time to nominate Porirua’s finest people and communities for one of the 2018 New Zealander of the Year Awards. Nominations are open now for New Zealander of the Year and the associated categories of youth, senior, community, innovator and local hero of the year.
Nominations close on the 18 September 2017. Any member of the public can nominate an individual or community organisation - visit www.nzawards.org.nz....
So go on, who deserves a mention?
Three Porirua teens' dedication to academia has seen them well rewarded - with 36 medals and an invi…
The popular coastal walkway has suffered from coastal erosion and requires remedial works to repair the slipped path including landward retreat, plus coastal armouring to protect from future erosion.
The council is planning big work to upgrade it next year.
Are you a regular track user?
ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.
However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.
Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier … View moreACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.
However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.
Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier this week after he found out he'd be facing off against a senior corporate attorney from Wellington.
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