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A reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.
👉 Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended … View moreA reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.
👉 Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses until further notice.
Alternate day watering still applies - even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.
The Redwood Club, a day program for elderly in Tawa, is recruiting for a Clinical Manager.
This position is part time- 20-25 hours per week and requires a Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate.
The ideal applicant would have:
• Experience working with elderly and their … View moreThe Redwood Club, a day program for elderly in Tawa, is recruiting for a Clinical Manager.
This position is part time- 20-25 hours per week and requires a Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate.
The ideal applicant would have:
• Experience working with elderly and their whanau. Experience with dementia care would be very desirable.
• Ability to lead a team of staff and volunteers who are committed to providing excellent care.
• Great people skills and a sense of humour
• The ability to drive a 12 seater van
Enquiries welcome to the Clinical Manager on 04 2325521 or redwoodclub@inspire.net.nz
We want to invite you to submit your expressions of interest (EOI) in the lease and management and operation of our kitchen located at Ngati Toa Domain, 3 Pascoe Ave Mana.
We are looking for an enterprising person/ persons to take up the challenge of providing cafe and catering services as … View moreWe want to invite you to submit your expressions of interest (EOI) in the lease and management and operation of our kitchen located at Ngati Toa Domain, 3 Pascoe Ave Mana.
We are looking for an enterprising person/ persons to take up the challenge of providing cafe and catering services as required for a 12 month period. The clubroom has just had a major upgrade and is available to hire for various events during the day or evening along with the Rugby Seasons that kicks off March - Sept each year.
Expression of interest should include full details of your relevant experience in the industry, ability to cater for large numbers of patrons, and the flexibility to cover events outside of normal hours.
You will report to the Operations Manager of the Club and would be expected to think outside the square for opportunities that could bring into the club for catering.
Upon Receipt of the EOI interested parties will be interviewed early March 2021.
Address your EOI to the secretary@pareplimrugby.co.nz by 5pm Thursday 4th March 2021.
Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...
You might remember that a few months ago Neighbourly featured a picture of Muhammad Ali holding a young baby in Upper Hutt.
That baby was Jason Tarawhiti, who lives in Hamilton and who cherishes that picture.
At Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.
For more … View moreAt Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.
For more information check out gw.govt.nz/parks.
Meet Liz from Busy Lizzy Gardens. Liz runs one of our fantastic Premium Businesses who have used Neighbourly Premium as a platform to build a strong local presence within their community.
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Hi has anyone got available to sell a set of numbered (1 to say 150) balls or discs for a club to pick numbers in prize draws)? Charitable club needs better than amateur items we are using a few times a year. Many thanks Brendon 027 4400436
This year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.
Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:
• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to… View moreThis year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.
Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:
• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to a neighbour
• take some flowers to a neighbour
• organise a produce swap
• share garden tips or recipes for food in season
• create community gardens or berm pollinator pathways
• host an inclusive garden-themed working bee
• a friendly neighbourhood BBQ with homegrown ingredients
The options are endless! At the end of the day, our shared aim is to help bring people together by encouraging intentional connection with our neighbours. Whether that be organising a street party, sharing a cuppa, or simply saying ‘Kia Ora!” to those who live around you, every action helps to create a safer and more connected New Zealand.
Make a boring old headboard an exciting glow in the dark feature for a space themed kid’s room with Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you can create your own
A Chess enthusiast is keen to start a weekly 'meetup' of Chess players of differing ability.
IF there are enthusiastic and keen Chess players please contact me. By email is preferable. My email is > rohitha.fernando@gmail.com. Initially we are planning to meet weekly at The Porirua … View moreA Chess enthusiast is keen to start a weekly 'meetup' of Chess players of differing ability.
IF there are enthusiastic and keen Chess players please contact me. By email is preferable. My email is > rohitha.fernando@gmail.com. Initially we are planning to meet weekly at The Porirua Club of a Thursday starting next Thursday. Start time 7pm but we will need to register would be Enthusiasts at The Club so we would like people to meet at The Front Desk by 6.45pm.
UPDATE
17 February
4.53pm
The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert … View moreUPDATE
17 February
4.53pm
The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert Level 1 with Auckland moving to Alert Level 2.
- These restrictions will be reviewed February 22.
- There has been an additional 1 case confirmed, with the positive case a member of the same household bubble.
- New locations of interest have been loaded on the Ministry of Health website.
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UPDATE
16 February
1.09pm
There are no new community cases Ashley Bloomfield confirmed in a 1pm update today. There are no new cases in MIQ facilities.
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UPDATE
15 February
4.20pm
Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- The Prime Minister says there's a variety of scenarios on how the virus got into the community. To date, health officials are still attempting to establish the source of the outbreak.
- 42 people have been identified as close contacts.
- The first batch of Pfizer vaccines - 60,000 doses - arrived this morning on a Singapore Airlines flight.
- Vaccines will be offered to border and MIQ workers from this Saturday.
- This will be the largest vaccine programme in New Zealand's history, Jacinda Ardern says.
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UPDATE
February 15
1.36pm
The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation. There are no new community cases.
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UPDATE
February 15
8.18am
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the first two February cases are the highly infectious UK strain. There is no link to any MIQ infections.
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All regions outside Auckland have moved to Alert Level 2.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed the nation at 7.00pm Sunday, announcing all regions excluding Auckland, will move to Alert Level 2 from 11.59pm tonight.
Here's what you need to know:
- Gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited.
- Mask use is encouraged when it is difficult to maintain physical distancing.
- From 11.59pm tonight, travel to Auckland will no longer be possible with the heightened alert level - unless you are returning home.
- The full list of rules under Alert Level 2 can be found here.
- Here's the full list of locations of interest where the cases visited.
Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.
This week’s speaker was Nigel Clarke, senior advisor to the Porirua City Council on harbour and catchment.
Porirua is defined by its spectacular two-armed harbour, but keeping it healthy has become a serious challenge. It is surrounded by roading and housing, and there are fifteen catchments … View moreThis week’s speaker was Nigel Clarke, senior advisor to the Porirua City Council on harbour and catchment.
Porirua is defined by its spectacular two-armed harbour, but keeping it healthy has become a serious challenge. It is surrounded by roading and housing, and there are fifteen catchments feeding into it, some of them rising in neighbouring jurisdictions.
Long ago, and before the 1855 earthquake, ships could sail into the Pauatahanui arm to discharge at Ration Point. The harbour is shallow now, averaging one metre in depth, and vulnerable to silting.
The health of the harbour has been in decline for some time, with a 50% loss of birds and 80% of seagrass from the 1978 benchmark. Pollutants such as heavy metals, chemicals and plastics flow into the waterways when wastewater overflows occur.
Reversing these problems will take a long time- perhaps 40 years.
Nigel talked us through the bureaucratic maze which he has to navigate: reports, committees, monitoring and collaboration with numerous other agencies, leading to strategies and action plans.
In the end, the tools available to the Council are limited. Engineering works are in hand to contain wastewater, trees can be planted and by-laws tightened up. Major developments like Transmission Gully, and the work of building contractors can be monitored. But the underlying issue is that much pollution is caused by the actions of thousands of householders around the city, and their lifestyles are not easily changed.
Nigel stressed the importance of education and awareness, and community action such as the protection of Taupo Swamp, in which the club is involved already.
Editor's note: Nigel has been kind enough to share his presentation for those who would like to go through it again more slowly.
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