Kaitoke, Upper Hutt

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1811 days ago

Have you won a SIX60 double pass?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Another 10 double passes to SIX60 have been drawn for our Neighbourly members! We have 100 double passes to give away as well as an exclusive concert by one of the supporting acts from the SIX60 tour.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your … View more
Another 10 double passes to SIX60 have been drawn for our Neighbourly members! We have 100 double passes to give away as well as an exclusive concert by one of the supporting acts from the SIX60 tour.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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1812 days ago

We’re adjusting the electorate boundaries

Electoral Commission

We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View more
We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.

Have your say now at vote.nz
Find out more

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1813 days ago

Are you a recent home buyer? or a retiree in your own home?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbourly - we're looking for a first-home buyer to talk about why it was their goal to buy a house and the reasons behind it (need to be willing to be pictured with it). We're also looking for a few people 50 years or older to talk about how important owning their own home is to … View moreHi Neighbourly - we're looking for a first-home buyer to talk about why it was their goal to buy a house and the reasons behind it (need to be willing to be pictured with it). We're also looking for a few people 50 years or older to talk about how important owning their own home is to their retirement goals

Can you help? Email susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz

1813 days ago

How’s this?

The Team from Sustainability Trust

Looking for a summer school holiday programme with a difference?

Check out Wilderkids, run by the Sustainability Trust – a social enterprise that invests its profits in to community projects such as the Wellington Curtain Bank.

Wilderkids is all about time away from screens and out in … View more
Looking for a summer school holiday programme with a difference?

Check out Wilderkids, run by the Sustainability Trust – a social enterprise that invests its profits in to community projects such as the Wellington Curtain Bank.

Wilderkids is all about time away from screens and out in nature doing things like:

● Building shelters
● Foraging for food
● Learning about nature
● Getting crafty
● Making new friends

When: 8.30 am to 3.15pm – Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 Jan & Monday 27 Jan to Friday 31 Jan.
Where: Innermost Gardens, 31 Lawson Place, Mount Victoria
Who: Kids aged 5-12
How much: $56 per day + 10% discount on full week bookings

For more information, head to: https://sustaintrust.org.nz/school-holiday-programme
Find out more

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1815 days ago

Chance to win tickets to SIX60

Tania Neighbourly Lead from Te Marua

Hi everyone - we have a chance to win tickets to an awesome concert while being more neighbourly! How amazing is that?
Start being more active on neighbourly, in your neighbourhood and invite more folks to join is what gets you in the draw. Check out the info at:
www.neighbourly.co.nz...

1814 days ago

South Wairarapa - Current Restrictions

The Team from Wellington Water

FEATHERSTON & GREYTOWN
After a planned water shutdown to install new treatment equipment for Greytown's Memorial Park bore yesterday, we were restoring supply when a power cut occurred.

The power cut affected the Waiohine Treatment plant, which supplies water to both Greytown and … View more
FEATHERSTON & GREYTOWN
After a planned water shutdown to install new treatment equipment for Greytown's Memorial Park bore yesterday, we were restoring supply when a power cut occurred.

The power cut affected the Waiohine Treatment plant, which supplies water to both Greytown and Featherston. The Waiohine reservoirs were already quite low, as they had been meeting demand during the planned water outage. Although the Memorial Park bore was operational during the power cut, it was not meeting Greytown's demand.

We organised water tankers to supplement the water remaining in the reservoirs. Fortunately power was restored at 9.30pm. This allowed us to begin re-filling the Waiohine-fed reservoirs for Featherston and Greytown.

Thank you to all residents who are responding to the request to cut back water use, especially outdoors, and to the Greytown Fire Service for helping spread the word.

While the reservoirs are being re-filled, the total outdoor water ban (in Featherston & Greytown) is still in effect. We will look to lift this ban when operations continue as normal. We are anticipating this will be lifted tomorrow at 9am. We will confirm this tomorrow morning.

MARTINBOROUGH
From 10 December total outdoor water ban applies in Martinborough.

To keep updated on water supply and restrictions, please visit www.wellingtonwater.co.nz...

1814 days ago

Important food recalls: have you been affected?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you affected by these recalls?:

1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.

2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been … View more
Are you affected by these recalls?:

1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.

2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been recalled as the product contains an elevated level of histamine. Click here for more information and consumer advice. Note: This product is sold in Countdown stores throughout the North Island and online.

1814 days ago

Oi, you! That’s not very Neighbourly!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly is a platform for kind community communication. You can help conversations stay neighbourly by alerting us to any comments getting in the way of productive community discussion. Simply click the '...' button below a post, reply or private message and select "… View moreNeighbourly is a platform for kind community communication. You can help conversations stay neighbourly by alerting us to any comments getting in the way of productive community discussion. Simply click the '...' button below a post, reply or private message and select "Report this message". You can also contact us if there is anything you’re unsure about.

👉👉 Check out more Neighbourly tips and tricks here.

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1815 days ago

💧Martinborough update💧

The Team from Wellington Water

The bore pump has been replaced and water is pumping into the reservoir again. The outdoor water ban remains in place until the reservoir is full again and everything is consistently operating as it should.

Thanks to the water conservation efforts in the township, the consumption has reduced … View more
The bore pump has been replaced and water is pumping into the reservoir again. The outdoor water ban remains in place until the reservoir is full again and everything is consistently operating as it should.

Thanks to the water conservation efforts in the township, the consumption has reduced significantly.

Keep up the good work!

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1815 days ago

H2O Xtream Aquatic Centre closes

Neighbourly.co.nz

H2O Xtream Aquatic Centre’s main pools and slides are closed following the breakage of a glass vessel at poolside.

The affected area and pool has been vacuumed, but to ensure public safety, the decision has been made to empty the pools. The spa, sauna, steam room remain open but entry has … View more
H2O Xtream Aquatic Centre’s main pools and slides are closed following the breakage of a glass vessel at poolside.

The affected area and pool has been vacuumed, but to ensure public safety, the decision has been made to empty the pools. The spa, sauna, steam room remain open but entry has been dropped to a $2 flat fee. Valley Vibes Café at the facility also remains open.

The pools will remain closed for four days, reopening on Monday 16 December at 5.30 am.

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1817 days ago

Commuters' 70 year wait will go on for at least 15 more months

Matt Tso Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

When double tracking is completed in 2021 trains will finally be able to pass each other on the 2.7 kilometre stretch of rail corridor north of Trentham without having to give way. The section of track has been a major bottleneck and the source of delays for decades.
* If you don't want your … View more
When double tracking is completed in 2021 trains will finally be able to pass each other on the 2.7 kilometre stretch of rail corridor north of Trentham without having to give way. The section of track has been a major bottleneck and the source of delays for decades.
* If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the end of your post

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1816 days ago

By sharing your light you light the way for others.

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Tis the season... let's help make other's holidays more merry and bright.

#NSNZthejoyofgiving

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1816 days ago

Martinborough water supply update

The Team from Wellington Water

Following the fault on Monday with the low manganese bore that is supplying the Martinborough Township, the pump was successfully replaced yesterday.

However this morning the pump experienced an electrical fault, which means there is no water pumping from the bore and reservoir levels are going … View more
Following the fault on Monday with the low manganese bore that is supplying the Martinborough Township, the pump was successfully replaced yesterday.

However this morning the pump experienced an electrical fault, which means there is no water pumping from the bore and reservoir levels are going down. We have our team on site working on a replacement as fast as possible.

The total outdoor water ban is still in place, and the community is encouraged to continue with their water conservation efforts. If the township uses more water than we can supply from the low-manganese bore, we will have to use the other bores as well. That could mean the town’s drinking water becoming discoloured.

Visit wellingtonwater.co.nz/SWDC for water saving tips.

1816 days ago

Tai Chi Thanks & Holiday Break

Andrew from Birchville

Big thanks to everyone who has supported the Tai Chi Classes at we started at St.Hilda's Church, Cruickshank Road, Clouston Park, this year. The final Tuesday evening class for 2019 will take place from 7pm - 8pm on Tuesday 17th December. Afterwards we are going for a social. Anyone who has … View moreBig thanks to everyone who has supported the Tai Chi Classes at we started at St.Hilda's Church, Cruickshank Road, Clouston Park, this year. The final Tuesday evening class for 2019 will take place from 7pm - 8pm on Tuesday 17th December. Afterwards we are going for a social. Anyone who has attended my Tai Chi classes this year is welcome to join us. To find out where we are going, just come to the last class of the year! The first Tai Chi class of next year will take place 7pm - 8pm Tuesday 14th January 2020. If you have done Tai Chi before, then come along for some fun. If you haven't done Tai Chi before, then new year is a great time to start!
Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays. Happy New Year.

Strength ~ Unity ~ Humility, From the Heart (The Tai Chi Salute)
Andrew

1816 days ago

"Tis the season to support local"

Ecomailbox

“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?

Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, … View more
“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?

Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, social enterprises to support, low-waste gift wrapping inspo, and even gorgeous must-see beaches to explore over summer.

Plus 24 of NZ’s eco bloggers have shared their tips for a Merry Mindful Christmas. From great crafty activities, DIY gifts & acts of kindness to celebrate the festive month of December more mindfully and sustainably.

Read more in the Makers & Local guide now.
Read the guide

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