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1377 days ago

Only one month to go until Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021 kicks off!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.

Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:

• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to… View more
This year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.

Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:

• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to a neighbour
• take some flowers to a neighbour
• organise a produce swap
• share garden tips or recipes for food in season
• create community gardens or berm pollinator pathways
• host an inclusive garden-themed working bee
• a friendly neighbourhood BBQ with homegrown ingredients

The options are endless! At the end of the day, our shared aim is to help bring people together by encouraging intentional connection with our neighbours. Whether that be organising a street party, sharing a cuppa, or simply saying ‘Kia Ora!” to those who live around you, every action helps to create a safer and more connected New Zealand.

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1377 days ago
1377 days ago

Make a space themed headboard

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Make a boring old headboard an exciting glow in the dark feature for a space themed kid’s room with Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you can create your own

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1377 days ago

Marsden Yr13 Leadership Induction Assembly

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Marsden Year 13s formally took on the mantle of leadership earlier this month at our special induction communion and assembly. They are bursting with ideas for 2021! Principal Narelle Umbers spoke of the importance of being an authentic leader and these girls are proud and excited to bring a sense … View moreMarsden Year 13s formally took on the mantle of leadership earlier this month at our special induction communion and assembly. They are bursting with ideas for 2021! Principal Narelle Umbers spoke of the importance of being an authentic leader and these girls are proud and excited to bring a sense of personal flavour to their many diverse roles. Check out the video! #MarsdenInspiringGirls

1377 days ago

High ropes for Marsden Year 9s

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Tackling the high ropes at Adrenalin Forest Marsden Year 9s put their 'Leave No One Behind' lessons into action, working together and looking out for each other. Check out the video! #MarsdenInspiringGirls

1377 days ago

Marsden teacher, top cricketer

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Marsden teacher and former Wellington Cricket Rep Andrea Stockwell played for the Governor-General's XI in a 50 over match vs NZ Māori Secondary Schools Girls at Karori Park yesterday. Andrea's team batted 1st, scoring 276, bowling out the Māori girls team for 170. She said "It was… View moreMarsden teacher and former Wellington Cricket Rep Andrea Stockwell played for the Governor-General's XI in a 50 over match vs NZ Māori Secondary Schools Girls at Karori Park yesterday. Andrea's team batted 1st, scoring 276, bowling out the Māori girls team for 170. She said "It was a really fun, competitive day with lots of young talent coming through. It is an awesome way to raise the profile of Womens' Cricket and especially the NZ Māori Schools Teams." Players from both teams were presented with Gold pins by the Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy and all players signed a bat which was gifted to the Governor General. It's been a busy time for Andrea as her Wanderers/Blaze XI played the previous weekend at the Basin Reserve vs a Governor General's Secondary School Girls XI. She opened the batting and scored 54 runs towards her team's total of 153 runs, securing a victory against the girls who made 107. A great summer of cricket!

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1377 days ago

Marsden Year 7 Band

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Students were 'introduced' to their instruments in week one of the Year 7 Band Programme. Their journey with either the flute, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet or trombone has begun with their specialist teachers as our Year 7 girls all learn to play an instrument and perform as part of a band.

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1377 days ago

Marsden Head of PE wins gold

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Huge congrats to our energetic Head of Health and Physical Education Michelle Ferris whose Netball team won Gold in their age group at the recent NZ Masters Netball tournament in Whanganui. This follows on from Michelle's Bronze medal at the Porirua Grand Traverse last year where she ran and … View moreHuge congrats to our energetic Head of Health and Physical Education Michelle Ferris whose Netball team won Gold in their age group at the recent NZ Masters Netball tournament in Whanganui. This follows on from Michelle's Bronze medal at the Porirua Grand Traverse last year where she ran and mountain biked for over 4 hours. Awesome achievements Michelle!

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1377 days ago

NVE - Stay cozy with underfloor heating!

Jeff Jewell from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

#NVE does #CentralHeating. It's true! #WeCanDoThat.
Here are some photos from a recent #UnderfloorHeating install.
There are many benefits to central heating, and underfloor heating in particular!

Underfloor heating means no need for heat pumps or radiators taking up wall space, no cold … View more
#NVE does #CentralHeating. It's true! #WeCanDoThat.
Here are some photos from a recent #UnderfloorHeating install.
There are many benefits to central heating, and underfloor heating in particular!

Underfloor heating means no need for heat pumps or radiators taking up wall space, no cold rooms or hallways, just a lovely warm floor and even heat distribution.

The recent cool air from the south may have you thinking about keeping warm this fall and winter! Give our team a call today to discuss your home (or commercial space!) heating options.

04 479 4181

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1377 days ago

Keep your Home looking beautiful!

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1377 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Something a bit different this week. Photographer Andrew Gorrie took this photo at the end of January.
"The waning gibbous moon (one day after full moon) shines behind some leaves of a tree that forms what appears to be the head of a tui."

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1400 days ago

Is $750 affordable?

Reporter Community News

Is $750 to rent a three bedroom home in Wellington affordable?
The Wellington City Council opened expressions of interest last Monday for 52 apartments on Willis St. Eight days on, 230 people have put their name forward.
Te Kāinga Aroha apartments are a joint project between the council and The … View more
Is $750 to rent a three bedroom home in Wellington affordable?
The Wellington City Council opened expressions of interest last Monday for 52 apartments on Willis St. Eight days on, 230 people have put their name forward.
Te Kāinga Aroha apartments are a joint project between the council and The Wellington Company and saw office space in the former Freemasons building converted into apartments. Rents start at $410 for a one-bedroom apartment, $580 for two bedrooms, and $750 for three bedrooms.

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1378 days ago

Rare leucistic tūī spotted at sanctuary

Reporter Community News

Photographer Melissa Boardman spotting an unusual visitor at Zealandia, a rare leucistic tūī. Leucism is a partial loss of pigmentation.

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1378 days ago

Rare duck spotted in Lower Hutt

Reporter Community News

Lower Hutt wildlife photographer Louise Thomas had the perfect Valentine's Day gift, spotting an extremely rare pāteke (brown teal).
Once widespread throughout New Zealand, pāteke are our rarest native waterfowl.
Thomas spotted the bird in a Lower Hutt park on Valentine's Day.
According… View more
Lower Hutt wildlife photographer Louise Thomas had the perfect Valentine's Day gift, spotting an extremely rare pāteke (brown teal).
Once widespread throughout New Zealand, pāteke are our rarest native waterfowl.
Thomas spotted the bird in a Lower Hutt park on Valentine's Day.
According to DOC there are between 2000 and 2500 pāteke with the main populations on Great Barrier Island (700), Northland (600), and Coromandel (400).
The rest of the population is on offshore Islands, including Kāpiti and Mana, and sanctuaries like Zealandia.
They are considered at risk of extinction because they only survive in areas that are actively trapped.

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1381 days ago

Auckland to move to Alert Level 2, rest of New Zealand to move to Alert Level 1

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
17 February
4.53pm

The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert … View more
UPDATE
17 February
4.53pm

The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert Level 1 with Auckland moving to Alert Level 2.
- These restrictions will be reviewed February 22.
- There has been an additional 1 case confirmed, with the positive case a member of the same household bubble.
- New locations of interest have been loaded on the Ministry of Health website.
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UPDATE
16 February
1.09pm

There are no new community cases Ashley Bloomfield confirmed in a 1pm update today. There are no new cases in MIQ facilities.
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UPDATE
15 February
4.20pm

Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- The Prime Minister says there's a variety of scenarios on how the virus got into the community. To date, health officials are still attempting to establish the source of the outbreak.
- 42 people have been identified as close contacts.
- The first batch of Pfizer vaccines - 60,000 doses - arrived this morning on a Singapore Airlines flight.
- Vaccines will be offered to border and MIQ workers from this Saturday.
- This will be the largest vaccine programme in New Zealand's history, Jacinda Ardern says.
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UPDATE
February 15
1.36pm

The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation. There are no new community cases.
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UPDATE
February 15
8.18am

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the first two February cases are the highly infectious UK strain. There is no link to any MIQ infections.
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All regions outside Auckland have moved to Alert Level 2.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed the nation at 7.00pm Sunday, announcing all regions excluding Auckland, will move to Alert Level 2 from 11.59pm tonight.

Here's what you need to know:
- Gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited.
- Mask use is encouraged when it is difficult to maintain physical distancing.
- From 11.59pm tonight, travel to Auckland will no longer be possible with the heightened alert level - unless you are returning home.
- The full list of rules under Alert Level 2 can be found here.
- Here's the full list of locations of interest where the cases visited.

Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.

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