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2252 days ago

Poll: Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?

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Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?
  • 19% Yes, we should take more
    19% Complete
  • 18.2% No, 1500 is enough
    18.2% Complete
  • 58.1% No - we shouldn't be taking so many
    58.1% Complete
  • 3.6% Don't mind either way
    3.6% Complete
  • 1.1% No opinion
    1.1% Complete
4134 votes
2252 days ago

Check out our Matariki Graffiti Art

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

We are delighted to have our Matariki Graffiti Artworks now proudly hanging on the wall here at the Community Centre. These were created by our local young artists from St Teresa's School and Karori West Normal School. This is the first time we have collaborated with our wonderful neighbours … View moreWe are delighted to have our Matariki Graffiti Artworks now proudly hanging on the wall here at the Community Centre. These were created by our local young artists from St Teresa's School and Karori West Normal School. This is the first time we have collaborated with our wonderful neighbours Karori Arts and Crafts and it was so much fun!

Everyone is invited to pop in and check them out.

Many thanks to our sponsors St John's Op Shop.

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2252 days ago

Food recall: Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.

The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.

"This recall does not affect any … View more
Mac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.

The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.

"This recall does not affect any other batches of this or any other Mac's brand product," a recall notice said

Lion apologised, and offered a full refund to customers if they had the incorrect product. Customers with the product should contact Lion on 0800 835 554.

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2252 days ago

We're proud to support CanTeen.

Warehouse Stationery

When young people are living with cancer, education tends to take a back seat. Help young people get their education back on track by donating to CanTeen at your local Warehouse Stationery store today.

Warehouse Stationery, partnering with you for a better community.
Find out more

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2252 days ago

FoodRecallNZ

Pat from Karori

20 September 2018: Lion – Beer, Spirits & Wine (NZ) Limited is recalling a specific batch of its Mac's brand Ginger Beer due to the possibility it may contain alcohol. Affected batches have the Best Before dates of: 20/3/19 & 21/3/19 www.mpi.govt.nz...

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2252 days ago

Lovely Piano - free

Andrew from Karori

Have I got a deal for you! By this time next week this attractive looking and lovely sounding piano can sitting in that nook in your home, ready for you or yours to sit down and play. I am upgrading! I got this for free too and have gone from zero to Chopin inspired hero in a couple of years.
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Have I got a deal for you! By this time next week this attractive looking and lovely sounding piano can sitting in that nook in your home, ready for you or yours to sit down and play. I am upgrading! I got this for free too and have gone from zero to Chopin inspired hero in a couple of years.
Wait! There’s more! Because I am upgrading I have a mover lined up and (to avoid the emotional distress of option B - the dump) I will pay half of your delivery... $100
So! Installed at your home for a hundy.
Terms and conditions apply- needs to happen on Friday 28th September. The movers are reputable (Amoova check their website) so you don’t even need to be in.
Call me on 0274590071 if any questions.
Cheers, Andy

Free

2252 days ago

Proposal to close roads

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Our Regulatory Processes Committee will meet in November to consider some temporary road closures for Wellington Round the Bays and Newtown Festival. If you object to these proposed road closures or would like to give your feedback, please email maria.taumaa@wcc.govt.nz before Fri 28 Sep.

2252 days ago

Total Mobility Scheme

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Have you heard of the Total Mobility Scheme? This provides door-to-door transport for people with a permanent disability or impairment. Come along to Karori Library on Tues 25 Sep (1.30-3pm) to learn about the scheme and find out if you're eligible. For more info or to book, call 04 9722595.

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2253 days ago

The Emergency Services Expo is Back for 2018

Fire Safety from Fire Safety - Wellington Region

On Saturday the 6th October, Come to a family-friendly day of emergency services demonstrations and displays on the waterfront. The emergency services are bringing out their biggest boats, fire trucks and loudest sirens to entertain the school holiday crowds.

Climb aboard a fire truck, watch a … View more
On Saturday the 6th October, Come to a family-friendly day of emergency services demonstrations and displays on the waterfront. The emergency services are bringing out their biggest boats, fire trucks and loudest sirens to entertain the school holiday crowds.

Climb aboard a fire truck, watch a car crash rescue demonstration, see the life flight rescue helicopter in action, and talk to the Police dog section about their work.

Watch from the Wellington waterfront as the Police Maritime unit and the Wellington coastguard demonstrate water rescues, and Tiaki tugboat puts on a spectacular water cannon display!

The whole family will enjoy this exhilarating display of public safety.

Programme
11am–12noon, Te Papa Forecourt
•Fire engine aerial rescue unit demonstration
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Wellington Free Ambulance demonstrate a car crash extrication
•Police Armed Offenders Squad, Dive Squad and Police Dog Section talk

12noon–12.50pm, Te Papa Amphitheatre
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand will desend the Te Papa building and perform a high-angle rope rescue
•LandSAR 4 wheel drive vehicle display
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand demonstrate how ‘not to’ put out a real fire

12.50–2.00pm, Wellington waterfront
•Wellington Coastguard demonstrate a water rescue
•Tiaki tugboat water cannon display
•Police marine unit demonstration
•Life Flight-Westpac Rescue Helicopter heli-winching demonstration

All day, Level 2, Te Papa
•High angle rope rescue (Inside Te Papa in front of the Gallipoli exhibition entrance)
•St John information display
•Wellington Free Ambulance – celebrating 90 years
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand VR-Escape my House 
•Fire awareness intervention programme information stand

Please note: Programme is subject to change if any services are needed for an emergency.

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