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Didn't think quick enough late yesterday afternoon. Perhaps it was the cold weather or a Corgi that just wanted to keep going.
Walking past a little 9-10 year old, innocent-looking bare footed and thin school green coloured shirted sleeveless boy who was favouring his arm and shoulder … View moreDidn't think quick enough late yesterday afternoon. Perhaps it was the cold weather or a Corgi that just wanted to keep going.
Walking past a little 9-10 year old, innocent-looking bare footed and thin school green coloured shirted sleeveless boy who was favouring his arm and shoulder and crying and shivering. So I enquired if he was alright and he shyly said no. He said he had been kicked out of his home after he agreed with me his father had bashed him. Later he said his mother was also at home. He denied he had done anything wrong. He said he had nowhere to go and no close by people he knew.
I told him that he should talk to a teacher that he likes at his school and the teacher will surely do something for him because most teachers are good like that and they have contact details and maybe history.
I was about to take him to my home get him warmed and drive him to his home. But I hesitated. Later my wife said if I had brought a complete stranger child home I could have been accused of being involved in pedophilia.
I chose not to walk with him to his home and confront a maybe vicious, drugged parent and later the child would probably suffer the consequences for bringing another person into the "fray".
Maybe he was not guiltless as he said and looked and did do something to raise the ire of his parent/s. But of course physical reaction on children is outlawed in NZ.
I suppose I could have phoned the police and wait around for ages for them to turn up. In the end I left the poor kid sitting on the wet grass underneath a Totara tree in The Reserve.
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We are open today until 3pm. we have lots of stock and hope to see you in store.
Enjoy an Antipodes skincare duo (RRP$50) when you purchase a three-month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for just $52.
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It’s easy to give an old fence and trellis a new lease of life with Resene Waterborne Woodsman.
Find out how to create your own.
At Fergusson Intermediate we "AMPLIFY THE AWESOME"
Nau mai, Haere Mai
We invite you to come and see for yourself what makes our school so special.
School in Action days - still going ahead
Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th August
Open Evening - CANCELLED
Wednesday 3rd of August 7pm
… View moreAt Fergusson Intermediate we "AMPLIFY THE AWESOME"
Nau mai, Haere Mai
We invite you to come and see for yourself what makes our school so special.
School in Action days - still going ahead
Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th August
Open Evening - CANCELLED
Wednesday 3rd of August 7pm
Unfortunately we have cancelled our open evening to try and minimise the spread of illness in our community. Please contact Anne in the office to make an appointment for a personal visit / tour of our school. Our team will happlity meet with you and answer any questions - a.mcphie@fergusson.school.nz.
ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN
Please visit our website and check out "Why an Intermediate?" We truly believe that Intermediates offer the very best opportunities and experiences for the emerging adolescent
Annie Van Herck from Broadmeadows submitted this lovely picture of Mr Grey.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Friday Playgroup
Friday 9.30-11.30am during the term.
Rimutaka Baptist Church Hall
All caregivers and preschoolers are very welcome.
$2 per family per session
Cone and hang out with us for the morning.
We have a yummy supplied morning tea for all, new toys, music time and lots of lovely … View moreFriday Playgroup
Friday 9.30-11.30am during the term.
Rimutaka Baptist Church Hall
All caregivers and preschoolers are very welcome.
$2 per family per session
Cone and hang out with us for the morning.
We have a yummy supplied morning tea for all, new toys, music time and lots of lovely friendly people.
Come and join us :)
0273432011 for more details
Our next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday(30th) 8-11am.
More sellers with all new stuff - come and check them out.
Plus usual Indoor and outdoor plants, jams, preserves, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more
Come early for … View moreOur next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday(30th) 8-11am.
More sellers with all new stuff - come and check them out.
Plus usual Indoor and outdoor plants, jams, preserves, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more
Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy.
Have you ever thought about running for local government? Nominations are now open for Upper Hutt Councillors and Mayoral candidates!
We know so many people in our community are passionate about bringing positive change to the city, and being an elected representative is one of the best ways … View moreHave you ever thought about running for local government? Nominations are now open for Upper Hutt Councillors and Mayoral candidates!
We know so many people in our community are passionate about bringing positive change to the city, and being an elected representative is one of the best ways to make yourself heard.
As an elected representative you’ll make big decisions in the best interests of our city and residents. You’ll be the voice for the individuals and organisations of Upper Hutt and be invested in their future.
You can find more information for candidates, and all the forms you need, here. Candidate nominations are open until 12pm on 12 August.
It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
… View moreIt’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Find out a little more about each entry here. Voting closes 5pm Thursday 4 August.
Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!
Kia ora Wellingtonians
Have your say on the detailed design of the Golden Mile, which stretches from the Parliament end of Lambton Quay through to the bottom of Courtenay Place. Revitalising the Golden Mile will make it a more attractive, vibrant and welcoming space to live, work and play, and … View moreKia ora Wellingtonians
Have your say on the detailed design of the Golden Mile, which stretches from the Parliament end of Lambton Quay through to the bottom of Courtenay Place. Revitalising the Golden Mile will make it a more attractive, vibrant and welcoming space to live, work and play, and make it easier and safer to get around.
Have your say by 14 August:
Pop into a drop-in session
- Thursday 28 July, 4.30-7pm Public Trust Hall, 131 Lambton Quay
- Wednesday 3 August, 10am-2pm Courtenay Creative, 49 Courtenay Place
Comment online: lgwm.nz/goldenmile
Email: goldenmile@lgwm.nz
Call: 0800 110 130
Veronica Byrne
Project Manager
Our House of the Week this week is an updated character home in the heart of wine country - Martinborough. For sale through Jaime Slater from Tremains. Read more about this gorgeous home on page 3!
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are … View moreOur House of the Week this week is an updated character home in the heart of wine country - Martinborough. For sale through Jaime Slater from Tremains. Read more about this gorgeous home on page 3!
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Don’t miss Zip Masterton MASSIVE Annual Sale, this Friday 29 Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July.
Get leading bathroom brands and HUGE Annual Sale savings!
Baths, showers, tapware, toilets, and accessories with up to 60% off, including complete bathroom packages from $1599
Zip it up in style … View moreDon’t miss Zip Masterton MASSIVE Annual Sale, this Friday 29 Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July.
Get leading bathroom brands and HUGE Annual Sale savings!
Baths, showers, tapware, toilets, and accessories with up to 60% off, including complete bathroom packages from $1599
Zip it up in style with leading bathroom brands, at Zip Masterton
MASSIVE Annual Sale, this Friday 29 Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July
Cnr Dixon & Church St Masterton
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.
To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View moreAre you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.
To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
Wellington photographer Simon Woolf took this lovely photo of a kārearea near Te Anau.
"Before I had a chance to photograph it, it took off to a nearby clump of grass, and then after a few minutes actually in the grass flew back to the pole with a waxeye. What followed was straight out of … View moreWellington photographer Simon Woolf took this lovely photo of a kārearea near Te Anau.
"Before I had a chance to photograph it, it took off to a nearby clump of grass, and then after a few minutes actually in the grass flew back to the pole with a waxeye. What followed was straight out of National Geographic."
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