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Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.
You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz
Princess Diary Meg Cabot book series collection. Includes books 1-10
We have lost a large tan wallet and a green Sony Xperia phone somewhere around The Hub cafe on Fergusson drive. If you have seen it, please let me know!! 😓
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Moving into our new flat on the 15th of July and after a coffee table,a table and chair set and microwave! :) or if anyone has any recommendations on places to go!
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Here it is our very last top renovation tip to improve the value of your home ...
Create curb appeal!
The greatest house in the world is still going to be hard to sell if you can’t get people in the door. As the saying goes first impressions last; creating curb appeal, or a… View moreHi Neighbours
Here it is our very last top renovation tip to improve the value of your home ...
Create curb appeal!
The greatest house in the world is still going to be hard to sell if you can’t get people in the door. As the saying goes first impressions last; creating curb appeal, or a desirable entryway is one of the best ways to add value or help sell your home. A prospective buyers first memory of the house is often the one that sticks and a little can go a long way in this area of the property. The first thing to do is make sure any garden or lawn areas are looking great; make sure they’re tidy, adding plants to the front of the home can really liven it up. Painting the entrance way is one of the best ways to blow the cobwebs off the front of the house. Painting the entrance door a bold colour can really make your house stand out, just be careful not to go for something too ‘interesting’.
So Neighbours if you are looking to sell we hope these tips help you!
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“We all have this one life to live. A fleeting shadow among all that exists in this vast universe. We have the ability to accomplish anything, truly anything. If we use our time wisely”
What is time and reality? What is a perfect world? Sacred Heart College Presents – Missing Time. A … View more“We all have this one life to live. A fleeting shadow among all that exists in this vast universe. We have the ability to accomplish anything, truly anything. If we use our time wisely”
What is time and reality? What is a perfect world? Sacred Heart College Presents – Missing Time. A comedy/drama set during World War 2 in 1943 written by Anna Secker and Georgia Kellett. The production showcases the journey of; ex war nurse ‘Margo’ taking into becoming a nun in Norfork convent, England. The religious based play is contrasted by the characters queries of their faith and their interest in time and reality. How does one truly find themselves in time?
Sacred Heart debuts their production of ‘Missing Time’ on the 27th – 29th of July in their college Performing Arts Centre in Lower Hutt. Directed by Anna Secker and Produced by Georgia Kellett.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased via SHC school office, door sales, and cast members. Or online at: missingtime2017.wixsite.com...
Back in Wellington after a three-year hiatus and with a whole new look and feel, the NZ Craft & Design Show brings the best of craft and design from all over New Zealand. Includes Kalsbeek creative crafts, gifts, wellbeing, fashion, jewellery, papercrafts and cottage industry including a large … View moreBack in Wellington after a three-year hiatus and with a whole new look and feel, the NZ Craft & Design Show brings the best of craft and design from all over New Zealand. Includes Kalsbeek creative crafts, gifts, wellbeing, fashion, jewellery, papercrafts and cottage industry including a large offering of Toi Maori and many places to stop for inspiration and entertainment.
Early bird ticket offer - use the code EARLYBIRD for 40% off entry prices.
Save the dates for the show: Friday 28 July – Sunday 30 July 2017.
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From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
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Visit City Gallery for a day of free, fun art activities that the whole whānau can enjoy.
Participate in interactive storytelling and waiata performances with Timotimo in the Colin McCahon exhibition. Watch short animated films from Square Eyes Foundation. Create a brightly coloured abstract … View moreVisit City Gallery for a day of free, fun art activities that the whole whānau can enjoy.
Participate in interactive storytelling and waiata performances with Timotimo in the Colin McCahon exhibition. Watch short animated films from Square Eyes Foundation. Create a brightly coloured abstract painting inspired by Petra Cortright's exhibition. Play with our giant magnet boards to design some quirky chairs. Make a badge. Draw, colour and write on the LOOk! activity cards at the Art Cart.
Date: Saturday 8 July 2017
Time: 11am to 4pm
Where: City Gallery Wellington, Civic Square
Cost: Free
Traditional community events such as Fireworks Fantastic and the Summer Carnival will be lost to Upper Hutt unless the city council steps up to fund them, says event organiser Murray Lord. Take a look at the story and tell us what you think. What would it mean to lose the fireworks and carnival?… View moreTraditional community events such as Fireworks Fantastic and the Summer Carnival will be lost to Upper Hutt unless the city council steps up to fund them, says event organiser Murray Lord. Take a look at the story and tell us what you think. What would it mean to lose the fireworks and carnival? Is this where the council should be putting its money? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
I have requested the quoted research data under the Official Information Act
“The changes were well researched and based on successful similar layouts implemented in libraries both in New Zealand and overseas.”
I have just received official written confirmation that above request under … View moreI have requested the quoted research data under the Official Information Act
“The changes were well researched and based on successful similar layouts implemented in libraries both in New Zealand and overseas.”
I have just received official written confirmation that above request under the Act has been received and I can expect an answer as to whether or not they are going to give it to me by July 17th 2017.
It turns out that if they do choose to give it to me, they can charge me for it. Here’s hoping I can afford it!
I await developments!
Some good news-
I have been contacted again by Councillor McLeod who is taking an interest and wants to meet, also by Councillor Connelly whose reply was informative, thoughtful and sympathetic and also Councillor Swales who had not been informed from Council anything about me or our concerns over the Library, which surprised me, she is also taking an interest. Councillor Swales also was informative and asked me to share more.
This was the 2nd email I had sent to Councillors.
Being ignored by the people you elected and pay to represent you is unacceptable. It is a City Councillors role to represent citizens/ratepayers to the City Council, to reflect and facilitate democracy, to not do that, is undemocratic and disenfranchising. I also believe that their role also includes explain Council to citizens.
However, experience tells me that my being ignored, by any organisation that is supposed to be accountable to me, but doesn’t want or intend to be, proves the importance of my questions. It lets me know that I am on the right track.
At the very least they literally have no answer to me and possibly something to hide!
• Please, please let your Council and Councillors know how YOU feel, ask for the proof that what they have done is best for Upper Hutt Library and it members.
I now feel I have a whole new issue on my hands! I am now going to do a little reading
Local Government Act 2002
Public Act 2002 No 84
Date of assent 24 December 2002
2014 (2014 No 55).
Part 2
Purpose of local government, and role and powers of local
Authorities.
Hello Neighbours
Here is our top tip number 4!
Update the Bathroom! As with the kitchen, the aim here is a modern appearance. A bathroom that looks old will instantly date the entire property in the minds of prospective buyers. Updating your bathroom needn’t be expensive or difficult; … View moreHello Neighbours
Here is our top tip number 4!
Update the Bathroom! As with the kitchen, the aim here is a modern appearance. A bathroom that looks old will instantly date the entire property in the minds of prospective buyers. Updating your bathroom needn’t be expensive or difficult; simply replacing the fixtures like cabinet fronts and faucets, as well as the lighting, can quickly modernise the entire room. Replacing stained grout will undoubtedly modernise the room. For those with the know how, a DIY refit of the bathroom can be very cost effective.
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