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Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 … View moreNow that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 call-outs for children locked in cars and 650 for pets every year.
On a 30C day, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach 39C in less than five minutes; in 30 minutes, it will be 49°C,”
DECEMBER
We will be Closed from 11.30am on Thursday 24 December and We will re-open on Tuesday the 29th of December, Wednesday 30th of December and Thursday 31st of December from 9am to 1pm for urgent appointments only.
JANUARY
We will be closed for the New Year break and will re-open on … View moreDECEMBER
We will be Closed from 11.30am on Thursday 24 December and We will re-open on Tuesday the 29th of December, Wednesday 30th of December and Thursday 31st of December from 9am to 1pm for urgent appointments only.
JANUARY
We will be closed for the New Year break and will re-open on Tuesday the 4th of January. We will be working reduced hours until Friday the 8th of January from 9am to 4pm. Returning to normal hours on Monday 11th of January.
Any unclaimed prescriptions can be collected from Queen Street Pharmacy.
Evening clinics start again February 2020
All the staff at Queen Street Medical wish all their patients and families a very Merry Christmas and we hope that you all stay healthy and safe over the festive period.
Did you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always… View moreDid you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always checking, cleaning, then drying any equipment that comes into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time.
Wellington Police have advised that missing 17 year-old Caley has been found safe and well. Thank you to the community for all your help.
“We are really thrilled... It’s not just a win for us but for the whole community. We’ve just facilitated it.” Read about these amazing greenthumbs and find out how they turned a red zone into a thriving food forest for their entire neighbourhood.
Did you ever meet Melby Scott and his distinctive blue Vauxhall? He was one of the great characters and loved to have a chat. He would often be seen at car shows at Trentham Memorial Park and was a regular visitor at the Hutt News.
He enjoyed raising money for Wellington Free Ambulance and was also… View moreDid you ever meet Melby Scott and his distinctive blue Vauxhall? He was one of the great characters and loved to have a chat. He would often be seen at car shows at Trentham Memorial Park and was a regular visitor at the Hutt News.
He enjoyed raising money for Wellington Free Ambulance and was also a keen bowler. Melby died in May aged 96.
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off!
Discounts off the normal retail price at … View moreBuy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off!
Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 2 February 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
If you don't have a Resene DIY Card, sign up free online or while you are in store.
Happy decorating!
Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.
What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason … View moreHi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.
What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason you bought there?
If you can answer any of those questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name and details. Have a great day!
To help us identify leaks we are flying a drone to capture thermal images of the pipes network in Upper Hutt. This will happen 👇
📆 Thursday 17 December
⏰ Commencing at approximately 8pm with a likely finish time of 1:00am Friday morning
🌫 Weather permitting
The thermal images taken are … View moreTo help us identify leaks we are flying a drone to capture thermal images of the pipes network in Upper Hutt. This will happen 👇
📆 Thursday 17 December
⏰ Commencing at approximately 8pm with a likely finish time of 1:00am Friday morning
🌫 Weather permitting
The thermal images taken are very low-resolution so people and cars, will be non-identifiable.
Once we find the leaks, we can get to fixing them.
UPDATE:
December 16
12.17pm
A Police spokesperson has informed Neighbourly that Caley has been found safe and well.
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Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 17-year-old Caley, who has been … View moreUPDATE:
December 16
12.17pm
A Police spokesperson has informed Neighbourly that Caley has been found safe and well.
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Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 17-year-old Caley, who has been missing since Sunday afternoon.
What you need to know:
- Caley left a Judgeford property on December 13, driving northbound in a green Daihatsu Sirion registration EPQ566.
- She was wearing a light blue/grey hooded sweatshirt and black leggings.
- She is around 168cm tall, medium build and has long blond hair.
Members of the public who have seen Caley or have any other information about where she might be, can call Police on 105 quoting file number 201214/7520.
Hello, is anybody available to help me for a couple of hours around noon on Saturday in exchange for some cash?
I need to load a few things on a van in Whitemans Valley and take them to storage in Taita.
The heaviest items are a queen size futon mattress (rolled up and taped) and a small desk and… View moreHello, is anybody available to help me for a couple of hours around noon on Saturday in exchange for some cash?
I need to load a few things on a van in Whitemans Valley and take them to storage in Taita.
The heaviest items are a queen size futon mattress (rolled up and taped) and a small desk and a small chest of drawers. I will have a trolley so we could use that on the staircase or carry the things together.
The rest are boxes.
Thank you!
Massey University's top 10 quotes of the year
“Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly.” – The Buchanan family in their music video that went viral during lockdown
* “When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke." – Judith Collins on how… View moreMassey University's top 10 quotes of the year
“Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly.” – The Buchanan family in their music video that went viral during lockdown
* “When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke." – Judith Collins on how people can tell whether she is joking or being serious
* “I am the orange face you can trust." – Orange-fronted parakeet requesting votes in Bird of the Year competition
* “There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today.” – Dr Ashley Bloomfield at press conferences throughout the year
* “The Aussies can have Russell Crowe, but they can’t have our buzzy bee.” – Simon Beattie after The Crown shifted the New Zealand buzzy bee scene to Australia
* “Let it be known these tears are not for you.” – Sara Qasem speaking to the Christchurch Mosque gunman in her victim impact statement
* “I did a little dance.” – Jacinda Ardern when asked how she reacted when New Zealand had zero active cases of Covid-19 for the first time
* “You're on mute.” – Most New Zealanders on Zoom from March 2020 onwards
* “Put your jazz cabbage away people.” – Hilary Barry on referendum results showing New Zealanders voted against legalising cannabis
* “It really highlights how three-ply soft we've become as a species.” – psychology professor Marc Wilson on stockpiling toilet paper during lockdown
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