Kaitoke, Upper Hutt

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1147 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Lulu

Reporter Community News

"Hi there my name is Lulu or Bridie Lu. I am a sweet dog looking for my forever home. I am looking for a very special home that can understand my quirks and needs. A home that can help me thrive and be the best companion I can be. My ideal home would be one that has had previous large dog … View more"Hi there my name is Lulu or Bridie Lu. I am a sweet dog looking for my forever home. I am looking for a very special home that can understand my quirks and needs. A home that can help me thrive and be the best companion I can be. My ideal home would be one that has had previous large dog experience and or greyhound. I walk beautifully on a lead but in saying that I would need a home that can handle me as I can be strong when I want. I have had a fair amount of training from my previous home but there is always room for more growth. I am super smart and a lover of all yummy foods so will pick up new things very quickly. I can be shy when meeting new people so I would love a quiet patient home that can read when I am not comfortable. A home with no children. I could live with an older settled male dog but in saying this I am used to having my own space. I am not suited to a home with cats or any small animals."

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1140 days ago

Covering Kiwi summers for generations

Archgola

An Archgola canopy gives you guaranteed cover and protection from everything summer can throw at you. When the sun’s out you get 99.9% UV protection; if it rains you’ll keep dry and the super strong structure will withstand high winds. Rain, hail or shine you’ll be protected.

Our custom … View more
An Archgola canopy gives you guaranteed cover and protection from everything summer can throw at you. When the sun’s out you get 99.9% UV protection; if it rains you’ll keep dry and the super strong structure will withstand high winds. Rain, hail or shine you’ll be protected.

Our custom made canopies can extend your living space and add value to your home and lifestyle. Trust the canopy that Kiwis have trusted for generations.
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1147 days ago

NZ House & Garden Tours - coming to a location near you

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

Do you love all things homes, interiors and gardens? If so, we have the perfect event for you!

Our ever-popular sellout NZ House & Garden Tours are back for 2022! 🏡 🌸
We’re visiting locations across the country, so make this summer one to remember and join us as we step inside the … View more
Do you love all things homes, interiors and gardens? If so, we have the perfect event for you!

Our ever-popular sellout NZ House & Garden Tours are back for 2022! 🏡 🌸
We’re visiting locations across the country, so make this summer one to remember and join us as we step inside the pages of NZ House & Garden magazine exploring some of the most interesting homes in Aotearoa. Plus it's all for a good cause, with proceeds from tickets sales going towards Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Tickets are now on sale. To book and to find out more about all the tour options available, check out our website: www.nzhouseandgardentours.co.nz...

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1140 days ago

Start saving water now

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellington provided the goods this weekend! Whilst we all love a warm summer day, this can impact our river levels so it's important that we start conserving water now. 💧🌞
As a reminder, outdoor water restrictions are now in place for the entire Wellington region. This means we can only… View more
Wellington provided the goods this weekend! Whilst we all love a warm summer day, this can impact our river levels so it's important that we start conserving water now. 💧🌞
As a reminder, outdoor water restrictions are now in place for the entire Wellington region. This means we can only use our outdoor irrigation systems on alternate days. To find out more visit www.wellingtonwater.co.nz...

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1140 days ago

Grab N’ Go Giveaway! 🎒

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To help Neighbourhood Supporters across the country get better prepared this month, we’ve teamed up with National Emergency Management Agency to give away an emergency preparedness grab n’ go bag to 2 lucky winners.

Head to our Facebook or Instagram to enter:

facebook.com/nsnewzealand
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To help Neighbourhood Supporters across the country get better prepared this month, we’ve teamed up with National Emergency Management Agency to give away an emergency preparedness grab n’ go bag to 2 lucky winners.

Head to our Facebook or Instagram to enter:

facebook.com/nsnewzealand
instagram.com/neighbourhoodsupportnz/

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1146 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This could be tough (that is a hint). Who do you think this is?

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1143 days ago

SPCA adoption update

Reporter Community News

Arty has found a new home courtesy of the SPCA.

"Artemis (or Arty) has done an amazing job at settling in. She's super curious and interested in everything going on - I've never had a cat who watches TV before and attacks it! She especially loves it when my boyfriend plays Call of … View more
Arty has found a new home courtesy of the SPCA.

"Artemis (or Arty) has done an amazing job at settling in. She's super curious and interested in everything going on - I've never had a cat who watches TV before and attacks it! She especially loves it when my boyfriend plays Call of Duty, she gets very involved. She also loves to play a lot and she's not fussy at all with toys.
This week especially she's started vocalising a with me a lot, she chirps and brrrrs away at me while purring up a storm. She's so cuddly! She loves to be carried all over the house and snuggle up on my shoulders. At night after she's finished her zoomies, she likes to sneak in under the blankets to be the little spoon. We're very happy with her, and she seems to be very happy in her new home too."

Photographer, Jo Moore

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1141 days ago

Warm welcome to NZ Compare

Neighbourly

We’re very excited to announce NZ Compare as our new Neighbourly partner.
NZ Compare help Kiwis compare what’s out there, discover new products and services, and save on utility bills, online shopping and financial services.

We look forward to working alongside NZ Compare as they help our … View more
We’re very excited to announce NZ Compare as our new Neighbourly partner.
NZ Compare help Kiwis compare what’s out there, discover new products and services, and save on utility bills, online shopping and financial services.

We look forward to working alongside NZ Compare as they help our Neighbourly community save time, money, and hassle, at the shops and services that help us live better, more connected local lives.

Please join us in welcoming NZ Compare and stay tuned for tips and tricks on how you can save on everything from your household bills to takeaways, as well as plenty more exciting and informative content.
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1141 days ago

Looking to hire an apprentice?

Competenz

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1141 days ago

Pioneering a new way of living

The people who live in Ryman villages remain true to themselves, whether that’s continuing with their passion, making the most of every minute, challenging themselves to learn something new, or surrounding themselves with people who like to have fun.
As Lynette, a resident at Edmund Hilary … View more
The people who live in Ryman villages remain true to themselves, whether that’s continuing with their passion, making the most of every minute, challenging themselves to learn something new, or surrounding themselves with people who like to have fun.
As Lynette, a resident at Edmund Hilary village, says “A lot of people still believe that you're going to a rest home. They don't know the concept of a retirement village. You go there, it's beautiful. You've got facilities. You've got activities. And you don't stop living.”
Retirement is a chapter of life that’s filled with possibility. Choose the lifestyle you want to live and proudly embrace every opportunity. It’s what Ryman residents do.
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1143 days ago

Pet of the Day. Meet Kitty

Reporter Community News

This week we feature Kitty from Paraparaumu Beach who belongs to
Jean-Sandy McAllister.

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1142 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Xion and Xanthe

Reporter Community News

"Since coming to the SPCA, Xion and Xanthe have become the best of friends and are looking for a forever home to go to together.
They will need a large grassy area with a weatherproof hutch for day time. At night they will need an area inside so we can be with you, their family, and for days … View more
"Since coming to the SPCA, Xion and Xanthe have become the best of friends and are looking for a forever home to go to together.
They will need a large grassy area with a weatherproof hutch for day time. At night they will need an area inside so we can be with you, their family, and for days when it is just too awful to be outside."

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1143 days ago

More care. Less Waste. Better Products.

The Warehouse

Great products shouldn’t cost the earth.

Which is why at the Warehouse we’re bringing you more sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well as less packaging waste.

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1144 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

A lovely account of the joy of photographing birds by Rosa Marie.

"A few bird shots taken over the last couple of days! The tuis do feature very heavily in the shots, as they are such wonderful birds to capture, but I have also managed to find redpoles pecking on the grass at school and a … View more
A lovely account of the joy of photographing birds by Rosa Marie.

"A few bird shots taken over the last couple of days! The tuis do feature very heavily in the shots, as they are such wonderful birds to capture, but I have also managed to find redpoles pecking on the grass at school and a lone Rosella! I also spotted a hedge sparrow peering out from the safe haven of a bush. The waxeyes were having a feast in the school compost bin.
Our resident gammy legged blackbird entertained me as he played with his food, a juicy fat worm, then he flew onto the fence to sing to me! He was with us this time last year and we were so thrilled that he came back again this year!"

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1143 days ago

Upper Hutt Central vaccine rates

Reporter Community News

The Ministry of Health has data showing Covid-19 vaccination rates by suburb. For Ranui Heights the percentage of the eligible population to have received at least one vaccination is 81 per cent. And 44 per cent have had the second dose.
This compares to a national average of 77 per cent for first … View more
The Ministry of Health has data showing Covid-19 vaccination rates by suburb. For Ranui Heights the percentage of the eligible population to have received at least one vaccination is 81 per cent. And 44 per cent have had the second dose.
This compares to a national average of 77 per cent for first doses and 49 per cent for second doses.
The Government says “it’s never been more urgent” to get vaccinated and has announced a national day of action on Saturday, October 16. So, book your jab online at bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz or call 0800 28 29 26

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