Glenside, Wellington

1195 days ago

Help your local small business - and get $10!

David Downs from SOS Business

If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
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If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
SOS Business - A not-for-profit helping NZ small businesses during a tough time. All the money (less credit card fees) gets paid to the businesses.

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1194 days ago

Update on library services

Fiona from Wellington City Libraries and Community Spaces

Kia ora, Wellington libraries are closed temporarily to support efforts in reducing the spread of Coronavirus.

If you have any library items on loan, their due dates have been extended automatically to at least Tuesday 28 September. Please keep them at home while our libraries are shut.

If you … View more
Kia ora, Wellington libraries are closed temporarily to support efforts in reducing the spread of Coronavirus.

If you have any library items on loan, their due dates have been extended automatically to at least Tuesday 28 September. Please keep them at home while our libraries are shut.

If you have reserved items ready for pickup, they will be held until one week after libraries reopen.

While we are closed, library members can access a range of online resources in our eLibrary - including storytimes, eBooks, magazines, movies, and online courses.

If you have any questions, please contact Wellington City Libraries by email (enquiries@wcl.govt.nz), calling 04 801 4040 during office hours or message us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

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1194 days ago

News and Information from Age Concern Wellington Region

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

As you probably know, alert Level 4 has been extended. New Zealand will continue at Alert Level 4 until Friday 27 August 2021 at 11.59pm, with a review on the same day. Auckland will remain at Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm Tuesday 31 August 2021. This will be reviewed on Monday 30 August 2021.

On … View more
As you probably know, alert Level 4 has been extended. New Zealand will continue at Alert Level 4 until Friday 27 August 2021 at 11.59pm, with a review on the same day. Auckland will remain at Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm Tuesday 31 August 2021. This will be reviewed on Monday 30 August 2021.

On the bright side, the Tuis are busy in our gardens and Spring is around the corner! We have lots of information and a little entertainment in our eNewsletter - please click on the link below...
mailchi.mp...

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1203 days ago

What happens to our spine when we age?

The Chiro from The Chiro - Johnsonville

Have you ever used the phrase “I must be getting old” to justify the fact that you feel stiff and slow, or that you “have a bad back”?

This is a phrase we hear often in practice, and is one that requires a little bit of exploration and explanation. In this blog series, we will cover the … View more
Have you ever used the phrase “I must be getting old” to justify the fact that you feel stiff and slow, or that you “have a bad back”?

This is a phrase we hear often in practice, and is one that requires a little bit of exploration and explanation. In this blog series, we will cover the processes of spinal aging, and what you can do to ensure your spinal health is as optimal as possible.

Click on the link below to learn more...
thechiro.co.nz...

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1195 days ago

How to set up a spine-friendly workstation

The Chiro from The Chiro - Johnsonville

We hope everyone is hanging in there so far during the latest lockdown. Remember to stay safe, keep smiling, and we will be back to normality in no time! 😁👍

It is also a fantastic time for those of you working from home to check in on your set-ups, and make sure you are doing everything you … View more
We hope everyone is hanging in there so far during the latest lockdown. Remember to stay safe, keep smiling, and we will be back to normality in no time! 😁👍

It is also a fantastic time for those of you working from home to check in on your set-ups, and make sure you are doing everything you can to limit the postural stressors on spine. Check out our video below from lockdown last year to remind yourself on how to set-up a spine-friendly workstation at home!

Couple this with daily movement, good food, water and rest. 🏃🥦💦😴

The Chiro Team 💜

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1196 days ago

One to watch

Competenz

We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own … View more
We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own manufacturing business and says: "I really want to pass on what I have learnt to support apprentices in their training. I also want to be able to teach people outside of the plastics industry about what we do, as I truly believe we can't solve any of the really important environmental issues that surround plastic unless as many people as possible understand it."

If you are thinking of signing up for an apprenticeship, get in touch with us here

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1195 days ago

Picture perfect

Reporter Community News

Wellington photographer Simon Woolf is posting a picture every day of a flower from his garden
"Fragrant and pretty, Earlicheer, is today's Daily Daffodil (Yes it is part of the Narcissus Family!)."
Please post a picture of your garden and any early spring flowers you have.

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1202 days ago
1195 days ago

Frontline heroes: Paramedics aren't standoffish, they're just distancing

Reporter Community News

Now that we are in lockdown spare a thought for all the essential workers like Mark Shakespeare, from Wellington Free Ambulance.
He still has to go to work and face difficult situations helping the sick and the injured. At the same time, he has to keep himself safe.
“We’re giving more room … View more
Now that we are in lockdown spare a thought for all the essential workers like Mark Shakespeare, from Wellington Free Ambulance.
He still has to go to work and face difficult situations helping the sick and the injured. At the same time, he has to keep himself safe.
“We’re giving more room between ourselves and patients. We’ll turn up with PPE such as masks and gloves.We’ll also ask several questions and depending on the answers, we’ll wear extra PPE to keep them and us safe.”
While the number of emergencies requiring attention remains about the same, the nature of the call-outs changes during lockdown, he said. Paramedics are responding to a lot more calls from people experiencing anxiety and mental distress.
Have you got anyone in your family who is an essential worker?

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1195 days ago

Before and After!

Simon from Cherrytree

"We were going open plan and as part of those renovations wanted to redo our kitchen. Using Cherrytree enabled us to get our dream kitchen, purchase higher quality appliances as well as stone benchtops within our budget. We're delighted with the outcome!"

- … View more
"We were going open plan and as part of those renovations wanted to redo our kitchen. Using Cherrytree enabled us to get our dream kitchen, purchase higher quality appliances as well as stone benchtops within our budget. We're delighted with the outcome!"

- Jeruelnm                                      

If you need help planning your new project get in touch today: simon@cherrytree.co.nz

1200 days ago

Have you got your teddy out yet?

Reporter Community News

Hi Neighbours, we are only in day two of lockdown and already the teddy bears are out. During the last lockdown Ted from Havelock North was a star and he is out and about again, making sure we all have something to smile about.
Have you put your teddy in the window yet? If you have, we would love … View more
Hi Neighbours, we are only in day two of lockdown and already the teddy bears are out. During the last lockdown Ted from Havelock North was a star and he is out and about again, making sure we all have something to smile about.
Have you put your teddy in the window yet? If you have, we would love to see a picture or hear your teddies story.

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1195 days ago

Are you using our 2021 Garden Diary?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.

Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.

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1196 days ago

Two new Covid-19 cases in Wellington

Reporter Community News

Two more Covid cases have been found in Wellington and a further 33 in Auckland. Remember to check out the latest list of locations of interest and to stay at home.
Click on Read More to check out Wellington Locations of Interest

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1199 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week we again feature Louise Thomas. What do you think the secret is to taking to good bird pictures?

"I've been teaching myself bird photography for a couple of years now. I usually try to zoom right in on the subject and move around so that I can get rid of any distracting twigs … View more
This week we again feature Louise Thomas. What do you think the secret is to taking to good bird pictures?

"I've been teaching myself bird photography for a couple of years now. I usually try to zoom right in on the subject and move around so that I can get rid of any distracting twigs or leaves that might cover the subject or create unwanted shadows. Lately I've been thinking sometimes it's good to put a bit of habitat in, especially when it has such beautiful colours as this winter tree just starting to bud up. Kererū/ wood pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), rocking those golden browns and forest greens."

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1198 days ago

Pet of the Day; Meet Rango

Reporter Community News

Kathy Berg supplied this lovely picture of Rango. What do you think he is thinking?

"Rango lives in Wadestown and is between two and three years old. This is Rango looking at the painting of the two dogs on the wall."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View more
Kathy Berg supplied this lovely picture of Rango. What do you think he is thinking?

"Rango lives in Wadestown and is between two and three years old. This is Rango looking at the painting of the two dogs on the wall."
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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