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"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to … View more"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to balance study with a night job and a young family, but his main challenge came in the form of his hearing disability.
Erich says he thinks he’s inspired other people with a disability to take on training.
Read Erichs full story here
Deb Botes is the proud owner of Beano, who calls Melrose home.
"Beano loves nothing better than running and playing at Lyall Bay beach."
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 … View moreDeb Botes is the proud owner of Beano, who calls Melrose home.
"Beano loves nothing better than running and playing at Lyall Bay beach."
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.
"I came into SPCA with a damaged eye, and the wonderful vet team couldn't save it, so I had an operation to have it removed. It hasn't slowed me down at all, you just have to be aware that I can’t see you approaching me so please don't startle me.
I would love to be a single … View more"I came into SPCA with a damaged eye, and the wonderful vet team couldn't save it, so I had an operation to have it removed. It hasn't slowed me down at all, you just have to be aware that I can’t see you approaching me so please don't startle me.
I would love to be a single indoor bunny where I get all the human attention. I am a clean boy and will go into my large litter tray for toileting. I love gentle pats on my head and sometimes come up to you for treats. I regularly binkie around super fast, and when I'm tired I do bunny flops as I am a happy boy.
I love space and the outdoors so I will need a large grassy area with a weatherproof hutch for outside during the day. My indoor area must be big enough for me to spend the day and night comfortably. My caregivers ask that rabbits always come inside at night, to be part of the family and to keep me safe. I could go to a home with friendly cats as I've met some before."
Writers Plot Bookshop will be hosting INSIDE QUOTE MARKS on 5 September 2021 in Professionals Recreation Hall of Whirinaki Whare Taonga (Expressions), Upper Hutt. A readers and writers event, aimed at 15 years and over readers.
Calling local authors: hire a table for the day or share with a fellow… View moreWriters Plot Bookshop will be hosting INSIDE QUOTE MARKS on 5 September 2021 in Professionals Recreation Hall of Whirinaki Whare Taonga (Expressions), Upper Hutt. A readers and writers event, aimed at 15 years and over readers.
Calling local authors: hire a table for the day or share with a fellow author, set up your displays and sell your books we'd love to hear from you.
We are also looking for volunteer helpers on the day.
Readers, this will be a FREE event to meet authors face to face, discover new books from the amazing talent we have in the Wellington Region (and New Zealand).
If you would like to participate (authors/publishers/cover designers/helpers etc.) let us know! Email us or pop into the shop (open Tuesday to Saturday)
Email: writersplotreadersread@outlook.com
More information can be found on our website www.writersplot.org.nz... or our Facebook page.
Are your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?
Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?
The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy … View moreAre your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?
Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?
The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy a home feels and how well it functions.
That's why Wellington City Council in partnership with us (Sustainability Trust) offer free personalised home energy plans specific to your home. The end goal is to arm you with the information you need to create a warm, dry, healthier home. You can even find out if your home is EV or solar ready.
This is a completely free service for homeowners in Wellington City.
Book your free home energy assessment today.
When will NZ go into the 4 day working week? It cannot be too far off surely.
Of course it wont be for everyone because some industries have different requirements but for the large majority it will work and you can guarantee that productivity is unlikely to suffer. In fact it could increase due to… View moreWhen will NZ go into the 4 day working week? It cannot be too far off surely.
Of course it wont be for everyone because some industries have different requirements but for the large majority it will work and you can guarantee that productivity is unlikely to suffer. In fact it could increase due to the incentive produced.
Iceland, a wealthy tier one country like NZ, has experienced a 35 hour working week for 86% of its working population over a 4 year period and the results are appreciative workers with no productivity losses and no reduction in wages/salaries.
Next on the cards for Iceland is the 4 day working week and this is due to also be experimented in several other wealthy European countries. It has been envisaged in France for some years now but the plunge is still to be taken.
The 4 day week is expected to increase daily working hours to nine hours to produce a 36 hour working week and most businesses will close either on the Monday or Friday to create an elongated weekend. But there are also several other options such as some staff on and some off scenario and mid week day off.
Hi Everybody
Just a reminder the casual 500 card group at Upper Hutt library is on again today, Sunday 11th July, 1pm to 4pm-come & join in for as long as you like. Suitable for people with some knowledge of the game of 500, partners not needed-just for fun and to meet other people.
Card group… View moreHi Everybody
Just a reminder the casual 500 card group at Upper Hutt library is on again today, Sunday 11th July, 1pm to 4pm-come & join in for as long as you like. Suitable for people with some knowledge of the game of 500, partners not needed-just for fun and to meet other people.
Card group operates every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.
hope to see you there
No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
This week we feature a stunning close-up but what type of bird is it?
The photo was supplied by Andrew Gorrie.
Is there anyone else who is disappointed with the Upper Hutt City Council's decision to not introduce kerbside recycling despite nearly 1 in 2 submissions to the council in favour of that action. Yes, it will bring a small increase in our rates but it will make it possible for the vast … View moreIs there anyone else who is disappointed with the Upper Hutt City Council's decision to not introduce kerbside recycling despite nearly 1 in 2 submissions to the council in favour of that action. Yes, it will bring a small increase in our rates but it will make it possible for the vast majority of residents to take action & reduce the waste stream heading to landfill. The council has chosen to do an Admiral Nelson & turn their blind eye to the problem. We need to "Think global & act local". We are the only council in the region not doing kerbside recycling. Yes, the council has voted to increase some recycling by creating a second recycling station, similar to Park St. at the southern end of the city near to Silverstream, Heretaunga & Pinehaven but this only serves the wealthy who have the time & money to be able to drive & deposit their recycling.
Thoughts, people? Nga mihi mahana for your participation in citizen democracy.
This weeks contribution is from Louise Thomas.
"When I was young I didn’t like the boatsheds. To my eye they looked derelict and unkempt – a hotchpotch of too bright clashing colours, and all of them peeling to reveal bleached wood underneath. They reminded me of my Nana’s crocheted … View moreThis weeks contribution is from Louise Thomas.
"When I was young I didn’t like the boatsheds. To my eye they looked derelict and unkempt – a hotchpotch of too bright clashing colours, and all of them peeling to reveal bleached wood underneath. They reminded me of my Nana’s crocheted rugs with frayed threads and darned patches. I liked things shining, new, and squared away. Anything else smacked of some sort of failure, either of duty or poverty.
Now that I’m older, and not untouched by time myself, I realise that decay is inevitable, and, more importantly, there is texture and beauty in it. The sea, like life, can be a rough place. The winds carry salt and sand, storm surges leave marks and baggage piled around the high tide mark, sometimes spilling over onto the little docks. But in this flotsam, rotting seaweed, silt, and tangled tree branches are a million little bugs, fish, and crabs – a roiling primordial soup seasoned with iodine and salt and feasted on by the birds. Nothing is lost - just transformed. Sacred kingfisher/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus) catching the light at the Hutt Estuary boatsheds, Hikoikoi Reserve, Lower Hutt."
Bring some ordinary storage baskets to life using a few Resene testpots of Resene Nero, Resene Glamour Puss and Resene White and some leafy house plants!
Find out how to create your own.
Thank you Upper Hutt!
We have formally adopted the Long Term Plan 2021 – 2031, following a community-wide consultation during March and April. We received close to 1,000 submissions—almost three times what we had for the previous LTP.
THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts and feedback on … View moreThank you Upper Hutt!
We have formally adopted the Long Term Plan 2021 – 2031, following a community-wide consultation during March and April. We received close to 1,000 submissions—almost three times what we had for the previous LTP.
THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts and feedback on the plans for our city for the next 10 years! It helps us in our decision making when we know that we are hearing from a larger number of our residents.
The plan that’s been adopted focuses on meeting both the current and future needs of our city, in a financially prudent way. It’s available on our website and we encourage you to read through it to see what we will be working on and where we’ll be investing.
Highlights include:
>Significant investment in our core infrastructure.
>Upgrades to H2O Xtream and the Civic Centre.
>New sustainability grant and other sustainability initiatives.
>$20 M on walking and cycling infrastructure.
>Economic development of our city and enhancing the vibrancy of our city centre
To make sure we can deliver our plan, the average rates increase over 10 years is 4.8% per annum.
Go to upperhuttcity.com/ltp to find out more
Has your baby been impacted by RSV? We want to hear from you. The Dominion Post is looking to hear from Wellington parents about their infant's experiences of RSV - a virus which causes infections in infant lungs and respiratory tracts. If you are keen to tell your story, please email senior … View moreHas your baby been impacted by RSV? We want to hear from you. The Dominion Post is looking to hear from Wellington parents about their infant's experiences of RSV - a virus which causes infections in infant lungs and respiratory tracts. If you are keen to tell your story, please email senior reporter Katarina Williams at katarina.williams@stuff.co.nz with your name and contact details.
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