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2241 days ago

The Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures)

Pat from Karori

The Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018... came into effect today! Here's a selection of the posts we’ve done over the last month, which you can peruse through to find out about your obligations.
You can also ‘Ask Reg’ on our website – an interactive tool that will … View more
The Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018... came into effect today! Here's a selection of the posts we’ve done over the last month, which you can peruse through to find out about your obligations.
You can also ‘Ask Reg’ on our website – an interactive tool that will help you pull together the regulations relevant to your animal or activity www.mpi.govt.nz...

2241 days ago

Only two weeks to go until #RestartAHeart Day! ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.

If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac… View more
Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.

If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac arrest the best chance of survival!

#NSNZemergencypreparedness

2241 days ago

School Holiday Events at the Centre

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Here is our programme for the October School Holidays, lots of fun and creative classes for a variety of age groups!

2241 days ago

Make It at the Center ( School Holiday Activities)

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

**School holiday craft workshop** Make it fly! Join Make it construct a hoop glider, monocopter, and dragon flyer, and decorate a paper lantern hot air balloon.

Churton Park Community Centre | Thursday 4 October | 2-4pm

For children 5-12 years old. $24.50 per child ($22 for siblings). All … View more
**School holiday craft workshop** Make it fly! Join Make it construct a hoop glider, monocopter, and dragon flyer, and decorate a paper lantern hot air balloon.

Churton Park Community Centre | Thursday 4 October | 2-4pm

For children 5-12 years old. $24.50 per child ($22 for siblings). All materials supplied, just add imagination!

Spaces are limited so please book your paper plane pilot in here: bit.ly...

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2241 days ago

Indigenous Art Residency

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We’re calling for artist proposals for the Canberra Wellington Indigenous Artists Exchange programme. We’re taking applications for the six-week residency beginning June 2019 & applications close 12pm on Monday 5 November. For more info visit ow.ly....
Image: Dean Cross (Australian artist… View more
We’re calling for artist proposals for the Canberra Wellington Indigenous Artists Exchange programme. We’re taking applications for the six-week residency beginning June 2019 & applications close 12pm on Monday 5 November. For more info visit ow.ly....
Image: Dean Cross (Australian artist chosen for the exchange). For more info click here.
Image: Dean Cross (Australian artist chosen for the exchange).

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2241 days ago

We prepare, you share!

Platter

Hello Wellington, with the festive season fast approaching we want to help you take the hassle out of catering your social events. We have platters to suit any occasion. To view our platters, click here.

We are offering our boxed platters for $100 and 10% off all other platters if you mention … View more
Hello Wellington, with the festive season fast approaching we want to help you take the hassle out of catering your social events. We have platters to suit any occasion. To view our platters, click here.

We are offering our boxed platters for $100 and 10% off all other platters if you mention the code word 'Neighbourly'. We look forward to hearing from you.

Place your order online or call us on 027 PLATTER.

Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Have no stress worrying about food for your event, we do it all for you!

Contact us for a quote now.
View our platters!

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2241 days ago

#FoodRecallNZ

Pat from Karori

Harman Impex (NZ) Ltd is recalling all batches of Idhayam brand Mantra Groundnut Oil due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (peanut). People with a peanut allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. www.mpi.govt.nz...

2241 days ago

Longer days, shorter sprinkler use

The Team from Wellington Water

Residential garden watering restrictions are now in place and will be for the duration of daylight saving months (30 September 2018-7 April 2019) in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington. Upper Hutt garden watering restrictions apply all year round.

These restrictions allow for the use of:
- A single… View more
Residential garden watering restrictions are now in place and will be for the duration of daylight saving months (30 September 2018-7 April 2019) in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington. Upper Hutt garden watering restrictions apply all year round.

These restrictions allow for the use of:
- A single watering system (sprinkler, irrigation system, soaker hose, or unattended hose) between 6-8am and 7-9pm.
- On allocated watering days:
o Even-numbered houses on even dates of the month (2nd, 4th, 16th etc.)
o Odd-numbered houses on odd dates of the month (1st, 3rd, 11th etc.)

These are base-level restrictions that apply every year, and can be increased depending on demand and supply around the region.

“It can seem a bit early to be introducing watering restrictions, but it’s never too early to get in the habit of watching every drop,” says Alex van Paassen, Wellington Water’s manager for community engagement.

“We rely on rivers and the Waiwhetu Aquifer for our regular water supply, and conditions can change quickly. While we do have the Te Marua storage lakes as back-up, these have to get us through the whole summer, and if we have another hot dry season like last year, we may need to increase restrictions.”

“If we all do our bit to reduce our demand, it will ease pressure on our supply and storage.”

For tips on how to conserve water as we enter the summer months check out: www.wellingtonwater.co.nz...

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2241 days ago

Poll: Should plastic straws be removed from all NZ supermarkets?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.

Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.

The … View more
Hi neighbours,

You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.

Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.

The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.

Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?

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Should plastic straws be removed from all NZ supermarkets?
  • 77.6% Yes, let's get rid of them
    77.6% Complete
  • 22.4% No, plastic straws are useful
    22.4% Complete
2774 votes
2242 days ago

If the warranty has ended, it doesn't mean your rights have!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

When you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has … View moreWhen you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has ended.

The CGA says that products have to be of an acceptable quality which means they must be fit for purpose (or do what they're made to do), last for a reasonable amount of time, be safe, and be free from any minor defects. What is “acceptable quality” is based on what you could reasonably expect taking into account things like the nature of the goods, what you paid for them, and any particular statements made about the goods.

If you have a problem with something you’ve bought and the warranty period has ended, you might still be entitled to have it repaired or replaced. Check out our information on your rights as a consumer or phone CAB on 0800 367 222.

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2242 days ago

Proposal to close roads

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Our Regulatory Processes Committee will meet to consider the following temporary road closures for The Pride Parade on Sat 16 March, 3pm to 8pm.
Road closure - Tennyson Street (Tory Street to Cambridge Terrace)
Rolling road closure approximately 6.45pm - Tennyson Street, to Cambridge Terrace, to … View more
Our Regulatory Processes Committee will meet to consider the following temporary road closures for The Pride Parade on Sat 16 March, 3pm to 8pm.
Road closure - Tennyson Street (Tory Street to Cambridge Terrace)
Rolling road closure approximately 6.45pm - Tennyson Street, to Cambridge Terrace, to Courtenay Place, to Taranaki Street, to Taranaki Street Wharf.
If you object to this proposed road closure or would like to give your feedback you can email maria.taumaa@wcc.govt.nz before 4pm, Friday 5 Oct.

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