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A modern day Noah’s Ark traverses the country every month carrying one of the nation’s most treasured cargo - pets.
Petbus is Karyn McLauchlan’s solution to New Zealand’s impersonal and stressful pet transport options. McLauchlan used to be a dog breeder, and had a terrible experience … View moreA modern day Noah’s Ark traverses the country every month carrying one of the nation’s most treasured cargo - pets.
Petbus is Karyn McLauchlan’s solution to New Zealand’s impersonal and stressful pet transport options. McLauchlan used to be a dog breeder, and had a terrible experience transporting puppies by airline in 2004, with two puppies dying on the journey to Wellington.
Her solution was to deliver pets herself using a bus. The most unusual thing she has delivered is an ant farm but she has also moved peacocks, spiders and geese.
For this Nelson collector, houseplants help her cope with health challenges. "It’s been proven that distraction is a really good pain relief and the plants gave me something to focus on and interrupt the pain pathways.”
New Zealand could officially become Aotearoa, Wellington could be Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and Christchurch could be Ōtautahi. The Māori Party is promoting the idea as an election promise.
Wellingtonians, please tell us what you think of changing our name to Te Whanganui-a-Tara?
If you do not want … View moreNew Zealand could officially become Aotearoa, Wellington could be Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and Christchurch could be Ōtautahi. The Māori Party is promoting the idea as an election promise.
Wellingtonians, please tell us what you think of changing our name to Te Whanganui-a-Tara?
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New Zealand should move away from hotels to a purpose-built managed isolation and quarantine facility, with pandemics set to be a fixture of the future, public health experts warn.
But while the Government says there are no plans for such a facility, it hasn’t ruled it out. Michael Baker, an … View moreNew Zealand should move away from hotels to a purpose-built managed isolation and quarantine facility, with pandemics set to be a fixture of the future, public health experts warn.
But while the Government says there are no plans for such a facility, it hasn’t ruled it out. Michael Baker, an epidemiologist at the University of Otago, said New Zealand was world-leading in biosecurity, but needed to invest in human biosecurity.
“Now we have to talk long-term about this,” he said.
Former Wellington woman and Football Fern Emma Humphries is making her mark at Liverpool. She is into her third season with Liverpool after making the move to England with her partner Bev Preistmen, the assistant coach of England’s national women's team.
Humphries, 34, represented the … View moreFormer Wellington woman and Football Fern Emma Humphries is making her mark at Liverpool. She is into her third season with Liverpool after making the move to England with her partner Bev Preistmen, the assistant coach of England’s national women's team.
Humphries, 34, represented the Football Ferns at the 2007 Women’s World Cup but retired early to move into coaching after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament in a knee. One of the highlights of her time at Liverpool has been meeting and working with men's coach Jurgen Klopp.
A Lower Hutt subdivision sold out in a day, as the demand for new properties remains high and prices continue to climb.
The 14 townhouses at the Riverside Drive development in Fairfield were all under offer within hours, starting at $589,000 for a two bedroom unit. All were bought off the plans, … View moreA Lower Hutt subdivision sold out in a day, as the demand for new properties remains high and prices continue to climb.
The 14 townhouses at the Riverside Drive development in Fairfield were all under offer within hours, starting at $589,000 for a two bedroom unit. All were bought off the plans, and still more 18 months away from being ready to move into.
It comes as Real Estate Institute figures for August, released on Friday, record houses prices recorded in Hutt Valley, with growth month on month faster than other parts of the Wellington region. Professionals real estate agent Shane Brockelbank, who sold the Riverside subdivision, said he was surprised by the speed at which the houses sold.
”Offers started coming in on Thursday morning, and they were gone by the afternoon.
After years of talk and delays how optimistic are you the schedule will be kept?
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced the new opening date and costs after months of negotiations with the private partners building the billion-dollar road.
The latest deal would see Transmission Gully’s … View moreAfter years of talk and delays how optimistic are you the schedule will be kept?
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced the new opening date and costs after months of negotiations with the private partners building the billion-dollar road.
The latest deal would see Transmission Gully’s cost pushed up to $1.25 billion - now $400m above an original expected $850m bill.
Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging the 620,000 motorists with temporary Warrant of Fitness extensions to get their vehicles checked before October 10.
The NZTA issued an extension to WoFs during COVID-19 Alert Level 4, allowing motorists to operate their vehicles during this time.
What you need to … View moreWaka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging the 620,000 motorists with temporary Warrant of Fitness extensions to get their vehicles checked before October 10.
The NZTA issued an extension to WoFs during COVID-19 Alert Level 4, allowing motorists to operate their vehicles during this time.
What you need to know:
- Book a WoF as soon as possible with your local mechanics to avoid delay.
- In a statement, MTA reported that there here may be a higher fail rate with some vehicles not been checked for over 12 months.
- Other documents with temporary extensions: CoFs, regos, vehicle certifications, and driver licenses.
- MTA reports that a total of 1.62 million inspections need to be completed between now and October 31.
For more information on temporary documentation extensions, see the NZTA Website.
Click here for more information on the WoF inspection process.
About one in 14 workers say they expect to lose their job or business by mid-2021, according to Stats NZ.
A survey of employed people in the June 2020 quarter showed seven percent felt there was a high or almost certain chance of losing their job or business within the next 12 months. At a … View moreAbout one in 14 workers say they expect to lose their job or business by mid-2021, according to Stats NZ.
A survey of employed people in the June 2020 quarter showed seven percent felt there was a high or almost certain chance of losing their job or business within the next 12 months. At a national level this represented 185,000 workers. A further 18 percent (468,000) felt there was a medium chance, while 4 percent (105,000) stated they did not know what their job security was going to be over the following year.
Most people surveyed said there was little or no chance of losing their job or business (71 percent or 1,859,000).
Andy Warhol once said, “Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes” and the idea is brought to life in Expressions Whirinaki’s latest exhibition.
Pop Garden is made for selfies, a full-immersion, multimedia, multi-sensorial experience inspired by Pop Art and Andy Warhol’s masterpiece … View moreAndy Warhol once said, “Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes” and the idea is brought to life in Expressions Whirinaki’s latest exhibition.
Pop Garden is made for selfies, a full-immersion, multimedia, multi-sensorial experience inspired by Pop Art and Andy Warhol’s masterpiece Flowers.
Visitors enter a hall of mirrors with physical elements, projections, and video-mapping which multiply the effect to infinity. On until December 13 and entry by donation, this international exhibit of dazzling lights, rock music, and flowers takes you back to the golden years of Pop Art.
Kia ora Neighbours!
Have you noticed something a little different on Neighbourly today? To celebrate Māori Language Week, we’ve given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means ‘the many principles and actions of being a community’ and we think it’s a great way to … View moreKia ora Neighbours!
Have you noticed something a little different on Neighbourly today? To celebrate Māori Language Week, we’ve given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means ‘the many principles and actions of being a community’ and we think it’s a great way to express what Neighbourly is.
Want to get involved in Maori Language Week? Here are some ideas to get you started.
We're giving away 100 Vegepods. To enter purchase the September issue of NZ Gardener, find the code and enter it online at Stuff.co.nz/vegepod
Yes it is Friday but it is Way Back Wednesday time again.
Wellingtonian history buffs, can you tell us where this is and what are your memories?
Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection
Whoever buys 44 Tarikaka Rd had better like a challenge
The semi-derelict Ngaio house, which has been owned by the same people for more than 30 years, is clearly ripe for renovation. It’s a classic three-bedroom “doer-upper” on an elevated 615 square-metre section.
The property, which has … View moreWhoever buys 44 Tarikaka Rd had better like a challenge
The semi-derelict Ngaio house, which has been owned by the same people for more than 30 years, is clearly ripe for renovation. It’s a classic three-bedroom “doer-upper” on an elevated 615 square-metre section.
The property, which has an RV of $670,000, goes to auction on September 25, 2020.
Competition alert! Father's Day is just around the corner and we're giving away a $100 Prezzy Card for your Dad to spend on the things he really wants!
All you've got to do is tell us something you most love about your dad. So, take a trip down memory lane and share with us your … View moreCompetition alert! Father's Day is just around the corner and we're giving away a $100 Prezzy Card for your Dad to spend on the things he really wants!
All you've got to do is tell us something you most love about your dad. So, take a trip down memory lane and share with us your moments that have become memories.
Comment below to enter, hurry though, entries close this Sunday 6th September 2020. T&C apply.
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