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207 days ago

Product and food recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

These items have been recalled, some in the last few days. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.

Food recalls:
Pams plant based creamy tomato pasta bake
Mrs Rogers Naturals brand gluten free batter mix
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These items have been recalled, some in the last few days. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.

Food recalls:
Pams plant based creamy tomato pasta bake
Mrs Rogers Naturals brand gluten free batter mix
The Collective brand Suckies strawberry probiotic yoghurt

Product recalls:
Country Road two-tone demm mug
Postie Little Kids adventure pants
Fortis heavy duty weight bench
Honda outboard marine engine
Quincy Mae baby/kids nightwear
Ryobi airwave stapler/nailer
Puretec Filtration
Grabstore pruning saw / chainsaw
Full Speed Ahead crankset

We hope this message was helpful in keeping you and your family safe.

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207 days ago

Gardening and section clearing

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Khandallah

Gardening and section work? You need a garden cleared ? Selling up? Inspection time ?
Text or call me
On 0272430951
Ian
Natures choice Gardens

208 days ago

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free. And… View more
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free. And recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Find out more

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216 days ago

Share your most delicious (but affordable!) go-to meal...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.

Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish… View more
Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.

Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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209 days ago

Fancy a tank of gas?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

These members have been drawn as our winners of the $100 petrol vouchers. Congrats to:

Sheryl Thompson from Hamilton

Tane LcLeay from Three Kings

Sandeep Kaur from Hastings

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These members have been drawn as our winners of the $100 petrol vouchers. Congrats to:

Sheryl Thompson from Hamilton

Tane LcLeay from Three Kings

Sandeep Kaur from Hastings

Sarah Bolton from Thorndon

Not a winner? Good luck next time!

Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 4th June.

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209 days ago

Friends of Karori Cemetery: Tour this Weekend

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

We thought we'd shake things up a bit and so for next weekend we are offering our tour on a Saturday afternoon.

Murder & Mayhem starts at 1pm on Saturday 1st June. Tickets are $10 each plus booking fee. Follow the link below to secure your spot:

events.humanitix.com......

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227 days ago

And the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero is...

Prospa

A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.

The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.

The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a … View more
A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.

The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.

The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a local called Margaret and the nomination reads:
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'

Such a deserving business and team, well done Mary and Sam. And thank you to all those who voted!

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210 days ago

Northern Chorale concert TOMORROW, 2 pm Sunday May 26 St Peter's on Willis

Mary from Ngaio

Do come along and enjoy these two most interesting works. "Alleluia" is what it is all about. Afternoon tea to follow. Details below.

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211 days ago

Stroller and sewing skills needed for Alice - The Musical

Tanya Piejus from KAT Theatre

Alice's costume has proved to be an easy one to find, but some of the other outfits we need for Alice - The Musical are more tricky. If you have sewing skills and want to help out, we'd love to hear from you!

We also need a stroller like the one in the photo for the Queen of … View more
Alice's costume has proved to be an easy one to find, but some of the other outfits we need for Alice - The Musical are more tricky. If you have sewing skills and want to help out, we'd love to hear from you!

We also need a stroller like the one in the photo for the Queen of Hearts' pig baby. Do you have one we can borrow or know someone who does?

212 days ago

Find a Retirement Village in New Zealand

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Ryman Healthcare offers the very best of retirement living and aged care with retirement villages throughout New Zealand. You'll find Ryman retirement villages near you, each with a unique personality and a range of living and care options. Gain a lifestyle you can thrive in and connect with … View moreRyman Healthcare offers the very best of retirement living and aged care with retirement villages throughout New Zealand. You'll find Ryman retirement villages near you, each with a unique personality and a range of living and care options. Gain a lifestyle you can thrive in and connect with like-minded people in a welcoming community. 

In addition to independent and assisted living, Ryman villages offer a range of care options. Depending on the village, the levels of care we provide include rest home, hospital, specialist dementia care, and respite care. In some instances we may also be able to offer rest home care in an assisted-living apartment. This option enables you to remain in your own apartment but with a little extra support.  

Click read more for the full article.

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212 days ago

Flower power

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Create a colourful bouquet that won’t need watering. Get the whole family involved and let everyone choose their favourite Resene testpot colours to finish their flowers.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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212 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 25% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers available at your local Resene ColorShop! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – there’s something to suit all tastes. Offer ends 17 June 2024.

* Discount off the normal retail price at … View more
Now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 25% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers available at your local Resene ColorShop! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – there’s something to suit all tastes. Offer ends 17 June 2024.

* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers. Excludes wall decals, WallPrint and clearance items. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

View the full selection of wallpapers at your local Resene ColorShop and get a taste of some of the options online.
Find out more

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214 days ago

Wellington Botanist Market - ON THIS WEEKEND - Saturday, 25 May 2024

Sharon from Karori

***ATTENTION PLANT LOVERS AND GREEN THUMBS!!***

Only 3 days to go until Wellington's one and only dedicated plant market!

Join us this Saturday, May 25th, from 10am to 3pm, at Thistle Hall Community Venue for a day of fun!

DATE: Saturday, 25th May 2024
TIME: 10am - 3pm
LOCATION: … View more
***ATTENTION PLANT LOVERS AND GREEN THUMBS!!***

Only 3 days to go until Wellington's one and only dedicated plant market!

Join us this Saturday, May 25th, from 10am to 3pm, at Thistle Hall Community Venue for a day of fun!

DATE: Saturday, 25th May 2024
TIME: 10am - 3pm
LOCATION: Thistle Hall, Level 1, Upper Cuba Street, Wellington

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213 days ago

Wellington International Airport should have consulted with the community about the DMAPs flight path change. It did not. Find out more - visit tinyurl.com/PlaneSenseFAQ1. This time it’s our community. Next time it could be yours. More in the comments.

Plane Sense from Plane Sense

The affected residents have always had a legitimate expectation that Wellington International Airport, having public law responsibilities, would carry out such consultation prior to any proposal to divert aircraft over their suburbs. The consultation now offered was required by law prior to … View moreThe affected residents have always had a legitimate expectation that Wellington International Airport, having public law responsibilities, would carry out such consultation prior to any proposal to divert aircraft over their suburbs. The consultation now offered was required by law prior to development of the DMAPS concept.

Looking through Airways New Zealand OIA documents Plane Sense received, we found references to community consultation as long ago as November 2021, but alongside that was mention that the local community could be a "roadblock", suggestions that "impact frequently comes down to perception, influenced by publicity", and "Airways would like this implemented in December this year. We (Wellington Airport) therefore need this work reasonably quickly!" Even the Airnoise Committee meeting minutes don't reference the DMAPs flight path change until March 2023, after implementation. The first communication went up on the Wellington Airport website on 20 December 2022, a day after the first known complaint was made.

Understandably, residents are angry about the lack of courtesy, consistency, professionalism and regard for our community and affected individuals. We believe the organisations have been cavalier with residents' health and well-being.

Plane Sense is holding Wellington International Airport, Airways New Zealand, Civil Aviation Authority of NZ and Wellington City Council (as a shareholder) to account for a change that happened over the northern suburbs on 1 December 2022. As well as significant legal issues, there are public health and safety concerns for residents and our local environment. Plane Sense is fundraising to commence a judicial review. Have questions? Find out more and support us today - planesensewellington.com/faqs

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214 days ago

Volunteer role Sunday 23rd June!

Volunteer Wellington

Check this super fun and unique volunteer role supporting Heart Foundation NZ!

The Heart Foundation NZ is the official charity partner for the Wellington Marathon again in 2024, and they are looking for a friendly fun-loving energetic person to be "Hearty" the Heart Foundation Mascot … View more
Check this super fun and unique volunteer role supporting Heart Foundation NZ!

The Heart Foundation NZ is the official charity partner for the Wellington Marathon again in 2024, and they are looking for a friendly fun-loving energetic person to be "Hearty" the Heart Foundation Mascot on race day Sunday 23 June 2024 (9:30am - 12pm). Hearty also needs someone to help them get around and make sure they are in the right spot at the right time. Hearty will be at the start line to cheer everyone on, wave off the ‘kids magic mile’, be at the kids prizegiving, and be around the stand for photos. Hearty is popular so you will be in high demand! You need to be friendly, energetic, and proactive and have good physical fitness. Full costume provided!

For more information, and to register your interest, please see our website at:

tinyurl.com...

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