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Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.
Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a… View moreOur friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.
Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a $200 Prezzy® card on offer for one lucky Neighbourly member.
Simply post your "Don't be an egg, switch to the Kiwi" clip on Electric Kiwi’s Facebook page with the hashtag #SwitchToTheKiwi, and tag Neighbourly in your message to let us know you’ve entered. Check out Electric Kiwi's competition guidelines here.
We'll announce the Neighbourly winner on 31 October 2017, so you better get cracking!
WW100 invite you to the National Commemorative Programme on 12th October to mark the Battle of Passchendaele centenary. NZ experienced one of its darkest days on 12th October 1917, with the loss of 843 soldiers. This devastating loss of life remains the highest one-day death toll suffered by NZ … View moreWW100 invite you to the National Commemorative Programme on 12th October to mark the Battle of Passchendaele centenary. NZ experienced one of its darkest days on 12th October 1917, with the loss of 843 soldiers. This devastating loss of life remains the highest one-day death toll suffered by NZ forces overseas.
The National Commemorative Programme in Wellington is:
3pm – National Ceremony and Belgian Memorial Unveiling – Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. A live stream of these events will be available on the WW100 website and Facebook page and screened at Te Papa (wet weather venue).
5pm – Last Post Ceremony, National War Memorial
6pm – Passchendaele Reflective Event, Te Papa
Saturday 7th October starts at 8.30am
At 615b Fergusson Drive, Trentham
Selling of household goods, furniture, kitchen appliances, blankets, books, suitcases, pictures, ornaments and much more.
The Hutt Valley Singers are part way through our current programme for Christmas with lots of exciting performance opportunities - but we need more singers! Are you a Tenor, Bass, Soprano or Alto and keen to sing with a great bunch of people? We need you! We're offering no fees this term to … View moreThe Hutt Valley Singers are part way through our current programme for Christmas with lots of exciting performance opportunities - but we need more singers! Are you a Tenor, Bass, Soprano or Alto and keen to sing with a great bunch of people? We need you! We're offering no fees this term to come and try us out for our current concert!
We are part way through our current programme for Christmas with lots of exciting performance opportunities - but we need more singers! Are you a Tenor, Bass, Soprano or Alto and keen to sing with a great bunch of people? We need you! We're offering a no fees this term to come and try us out … View moreWe are part way through our current programme for Christmas with lots of exciting performance opportunities - but we need more singers! Are you a Tenor, Bass, Soprano or Alto and keen to sing with a great bunch of people? We need you! We're offering a no fees this term to come and try us out for our current concert......you know you want to!
Look closely at where the sky meets the sea and you will see something magical! In a fusion of songs, dance, puppets, te reo Māori and English, Songs of the Sea Waiata o te Moana unfolds the mysteries and myths of where the first fish came from. From Ra and Marama (Sun and Moon) to Ite Ika o te … View moreLook closely at where the sky meets the sea and you will see something magical! In a fusion of songs, dance, puppets, te reo Māori and English, Songs of the Sea Waiata o te Moana unfolds the mysteries and myths of where the first fish came from. From Ra and Marama (Sun and Moon) to Ite Ika o te Rangi (the Milky Way), colourful puppets and catchy music weave together three stories of the deep. Suits ages 2-7.
When: Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October, Tuesday 10th – Saturday 14th October
Time: 10am
Where: Hannah Playhouse, 12 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington
Price: $10 per ticket
Limited tickets: Book today through Capital E
Friendly reminder on a rather important matter - www.civildefence.govt.nz...
That’s because the first step in dismantling Wellington’s trolley bus wires is set to start next week. A disused section in the city centre will be the first to go, beginning on 10 October. Removing the entire 82 kilometres of overhead wires will take 12 months, starting in November. Power to … View moreThat’s because the first step in dismantling Wellington’s trolley bus wires is set to start next week. A disused section in the city centre will be the first to go, beginning on 10 October. Removing the entire 82 kilometres of overhead wires will take 12 months, starting in November. Power to the trolleys will be switched off on 31 October.
Greater Wellington Regional Council says the trolleys have served the city well over the decades, but it’s time to look to new environmentally-friendly technology that can be used throughout the entire city and region. It says that next year the region will get a new fleet of low-emission diesels, as well as 10 electric double-deckers – and in the next few years there’ll also be another 22 electric double-deckers. Eventually the whole fleet will be electric, it says.
For more information, go to metlink.co.nz
Have you visited Wairarapa Moana in South Wairarapa recently? We want to understand your experiences there to better design our programmes and provide you with the information you want.
If you've been there, please take some time to complete this short online survey (only five minutes!)- … View moreHave you visited Wairarapa Moana in South Wairarapa recently? We want to understand your experiences there to better design our programmes and provide you with the information you want.
If you've been there, please take some time to complete this short online survey (only five minutes!)- encourage your friends and neighbours to complete it too, so we can make a better experience for you! We really appreciate your time and input.
www.surveymonkey.com...
Grey Power Upper Hutt invites all neighbours to our next Social Meeting Wednesday October 18 at 1.30pm.
We meet every third Wednesday in each month @ the Hapai Club Rooms, Fergusson Drive (Opposite the Upper Hutt Railway Station)
Special Guest Speakers, Great Afternoon Tea! Quik Fire Raffle!
… View moreGrey Power Upper Hutt invites all neighbours to our next Social Meeting Wednesday October 18 at 1.30pm.
We meet every third Wednesday in each month @ the Hapai Club Rooms, Fergusson Drive (Opposite the Upper Hutt Railway Station)
Special Guest Speakers, Great Afternoon Tea! Quik Fire Raffle!
Membership of Upper Hutt Grey Power also qualify s members to join Grey Power, Power (our very competitive Energy Provider).
We hope you will come along to our next meeting.
You read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing … View moreYou read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing instructions. Available singly or in sets as well as miniature sheets and first day covers. NZ Post has more information on its website.
Congratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or … View moreCongratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or call 0800 757 565 and we’ll find a local student in your neighbourhood to get the job done!
The Guild of Wellington Woodworkers
WOODCRAFT A FESTIVAL OF WOOD SKILLS
To be held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 10am to 4pm
At The Dowse Gallery Laings Road Lower Hutt
Once again the Guild of Woodworkers Wellington celebrate everything they love about working with wood. Come & … View moreThe Guild of Wellington Woodworkers
WOODCRAFT A FESTIVAL OF WOOD SKILLS
To be held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 10am to 4pm
At The Dowse Gallery Laings Road Lower Hutt
Once again the Guild of Woodworkers Wellington celebrate everything they love about working with wood. Come & see us at the show and buy those unique hand crafted gifts ready for Christmas.
This two day extravaganza is in connection with their exhibition will include presentations of unique wood products by leading wood workers.
Interested in wood craft, come and talk to likeminded people and see what the Guild has to offer.
Visit our Facebook page, or check out the Guild’s website www.gww.org.nz...
Hello Neighbours
What should you be doing 6 weeks before you move to your new home? Read on to find out...
6 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
□ Plan how you will move valuables and difficult to replace items (certified mail, or carry them with you)
□ Begin purging your home. Separate items… View moreHello Neighbours
What should you be doing 6 weeks before you move to your new home? Read on to find out...
6 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
□ Plan how you will move valuables and difficult to replace items (certified mail, or carry them with you)
□ Begin purging your home. Separate items into those you will keep, donate, or discard
□ Plan a garage sale
□ Start using items that can’t be moved such as frozen foods, bleach and aerosols
The Great Kererū Count is NZ’s biggest citizen science project to help gather information on the abundance and distribution of the New Zealand pigeon. As part of this wider initiative, we do annual monitoring in key locations. We’re excited to say that our team have been out counting in … View moreThe Great Kererū Count is NZ’s biggest citizen science project to help gather information on the abundance and distribution of the New Zealand pigeon. As part of this wider initiative, we do annual monitoring in key locations. We’re excited to say that our team have been out counting in Kaitoke Regional Park had the highest count in 14 years with 186 kererū!
Kaitoke Regional Park includes some areas of high biodiversity and is one of GW’s Key Native Ecosystem sites (an area that has super special biodiversity – that we want to protect!). Check out www.gw.govt.nz... and see what you can do when you visit all the wonderful kererū who call the park their home.
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