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1812 days ago

Poll: Would you try a plant-based diet?

Neighbourly.co.nz

A Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based … View moreA Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based diet? Vote in the poll below.

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Would you try a plant-based diet?
  • 20.6% Absolutely - I’m open to trying it
    20.6% Complete
  • 29.5% No way - I love eating meat
    29.5% Complete
  • 11.5% I am already following a plant-based diet
    11.5% Complete
  • 38.3% I regularly eat plant-based but still enjoy meat
    38.3% Complete
1854 votes
1813 days ago

Buy one, give one for Kiwi families in need

Raptor Rubs

Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?

We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to… View more
Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?

We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to do, we thought we’d put our own spin on it instead. One that is much more focused on community over consumerism, and equally about giving as it is about getting.

Curious?

Kicking off today and running through 'til Monday 2 December, we are doing our annual buy-one-give-one campaign.

That means for every Christmas Gift Box or Christmas Cracker set purchased, we’ll also give one to City Missions and food banks across the country to support families in need. Our aim is to give back to an organisation within the community that each of our customers live in.

The best part? There’s no car park congestion, over-crowded shopping malls or #walmartfights involved. You can shop online from the comfort of your own home, with the knowledge that you’re also doing good for fellow Kiwis in their own community.

You could say that our version of Black Friday is in fact a whole lot more colourful, adding brightness to what might otherwise be a fairly bleak Christmas for many families in New Zealand.

Together, we can make Christmas a bright and tasty time for families in need - and that sounds like a pretty good deal, don’t you think?!

Whether you’re buying for an avid foodie, a wannabe masterchef, a time-poor parent, or a student who needs help to step their signature spag bol up a notch, our Christmas Gift sets are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, are all gluten-free, with no MSG, and all-natural!

You’ll find more information about Raptor Naturals, our Christmas Gift Boxes and our Christmas Crackers on our website - www.raptornaturals.co.nz

Thanks for your support
Rachael and the Raptor Naturals team
Order now

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1813 days ago
1813 days ago

Have you heard the latest?

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

With our Lifestyle magazine you can read all about the happenings going on in the villages, from ballet, our new partnerships to dad jokes. Click on the link below to read our third edition for the year.

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1814 days ago

What should we name our wind?

Mandy Te Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Hi neighbours, a historian says it is time to name Wellington's wind. Kaumātua Kura Moeahu from iwi Te Āti Awa said he had named two types in a haka - te hau mātakataka, referred to trees being filled and roofs lifted the second, te hau āwhiowhio, was connected to whirlwinds and tornados. … View moreHi neighbours, a historian says it is time to name Wellington's wind. Kaumātua Kura Moeahu from iwi Te Āti Awa said he had named two types in a haka - te hau mātakataka, referred to trees being filled and roofs lifted the second, te hau āwhiowhio, was connected to whirlwinds and tornados. What do you think our wind should be called? Share your thoughts below.

1813 days ago

UPDATE: Dixon Street/Willis Street sewer leak - harbour quality

The Team from Wellington Water

Test results on the harbour quality from Sunday came back confirming the water was safe for swimming. We are taking down the warning signs this afternoon, and the Greater Wellington Regional Council's 'Is it safe to swim?' the LAWA 'Can I swim here?' maps will also be … View moreTest results on the harbour quality from Sunday came back confirming the water was safe for swimming. We are taking down the warning signs this afternoon, and the Greater Wellington Regional Council's 'Is it safe to swim?' the LAWA 'Can I swim here?' maps will also be updated.

1813 days ago

UPDATE: Dixon Street/Willis Street sewer leak

The Team from Wellington Water

On Saturday we contained the sewer leak by diverting it out of the stormwater network back into the wastewater network. We are awaiting test results on the harbour quality, and will share an update as soon as these are received.

Crews are continuing works to investigate and repair the leak which … View more
On Saturday we contained the sewer leak by diverting it out of the stormwater network back into the wastewater network. We are awaiting test results on the harbour quality, and will share an update as soon as these are received.

Crews are continuing works to investigate and repair the leak which is expected to continue throughout this week, with the potential to continue into next week depending on investigations.

We will share an update on the expected time frame around the works on Friday 29 November.

Please follow the stop/go traffic management, or avoid this route if possible.

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1813 days ago

Cross Harbour Pipeline

The Team from Wellington Water

We are currently doing some seabed investigations in Evans Bay – you might have seen the jack-up barge and rig stationed there.

It’s an important part of the investigation work for the proposed Cross Harbour Pipeline, which aims to provide Wellington with an alternative water supply.

Some of … View more
We are currently doing some seabed investigations in Evans Bay – you might have seen the jack-up barge and rig stationed there.

It’s an important part of the investigation work for the proposed Cross Harbour Pipeline, which aims to provide Wellington with an alternative water supply.

Some of the work needs to be done at night and the crew are focused on minimising the level of noise. The barge has also had acoustic curtains fitted to reduce noise levels (not pictured), which have been tested and fit within the District Plan limits. We’ll continue to monitor noise levels.

We apologise for any inconvenience while we are doing these important investigations.

Learn more about the Cross Harbour Pipeline on our website.

1814 days ago

Share the joy of pre-loved

Phillip Harris from Mary Potter Hospice

Be kind to the environment, our community and your wallet this Christmas, by shopping at your local Mary Potter Hospice Shop.

From fashion, homeware, kids’ toys, collectibles and more - there are lots of quality gifts for all ages. You could even find a pre-loved treasure for yourself!

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Be kind to the environment, our community and your wallet this Christmas, by shopping at your local Mary Potter Hospice Shop.

From fashion, homeware, kids’ toys, collectibles and more - there are lots of quality gifts for all ages. You could even find a pre-loved treasure for yourself!

Porirua Hospice Shop
21 Kenepuru Drive, 04 237 2313
Monday to Saturday 9am – 4pm, Thursday and Friday open until 5pm

Mary Potter Hospice Shops - turning second-hand goods into first class care.
Find out more

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1814 days ago

Win a set of reusable produce bags from Waste Free PKB!

Nikky from Pukerua Bay

Want to #WIN something that will help reduce your waste, every time you go to the supermarket? One lucky member of the Waste Free PKB group will receive a set of five organic cotton reusable produce bags, in plenty of time for your big Christmas grocery shop!

Come on over to www.facebook.com... to… View more
Want to #WIN something that will help reduce your waste, every time you go to the supermarket? One lucky member of the Waste Free PKB group will receive a set of five organic cotton reusable produce bags, in plenty of time for your big Christmas grocery shop!

Come on over to www.facebook.com... to find out how to enter, as well as getting the opportunity to learn more about waste free living AND participate in our community recycling scheme (which goes above and beyond what you can put in your standard weekly collection).

What are you waiting for?!

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