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Kerbside rubbish and recycling services in the Hutt are getting a massive shake-up.
From 1 July 2021, all Lower Hutt households will receive one wheelie bin for rubbish, another wheelie bin for mixed recycling, as well as a crate for glass. Households will also be able to opt-in to receive a green… View moreKerbside rubbish and recycling services in the Hutt are getting a massive shake-up.
From 1 July 2021, all Lower Hutt households will receive one wheelie bin for rubbish, another wheelie bin for mixed recycling, as well as a crate for glass. Households will also be able to opt-in to receive a green waste bin.
By rolling out the new system to all ratepayers everyone in our community will now have easy and affordable access to kerbside rubbish and recycling services says Council’s Chief Executive Jo Miller.
“This is the single biggest change Council has made to improving sanitation, and reducing the amount of rubbish around our city. The decision by Council will have a significant and positive impact on our environment. An effective recycling system will cost the city less over time as landfill charges increase.”
Are you or a loved one thinking of moving into a retirement village? The Office of the Retirement Commissioner is hosting a free, two-part webinar series on 23 and 24 September for anyone interested to help you understand the personal, legal, and financial implications. Selling the family home and… View moreAre you or a loved one thinking of moving into a retirement village? The Office of the Retirement Commissioner is hosting a free, two-part webinar series on 23 and 24 September for anyone interested to help you understand the personal, legal, and financial implications. Selling the family home and moving into a village is a big decision, so register today and let our experts guide you through what you and your family need to know so you can be sure you make the right choice.
Waripori Street has become Te Wharepōuri Street. The city council has unveiled a new, corrected, name for the Berhamopore street.
The name recognises Te Wharepōuri, a paramount chief of Te Āti Awa, who came to the Wellington region from Taranaki in 1832.
Are there any other streets that need … View moreWaripori Street has become Te Wharepōuri Street. The city council has unveiled a new, corrected, name for the Berhamopore street.
The name recognises Te Wharepōuri, a paramount chief of Te Āti Awa, who came to the Wellington region from Taranaki in 1832.
Are there any other streets that need correcting?
Train tickets could be a thing of the past. Greater Wellington is today looking at a report supporting looking at the introduction of Snapper. on local trains.
With Maori Language Week upon us, we've been adding a few more words to our te reo vocabulary and using them in our everyday lives.
Whether it's saying 'mōrena!' every morning to your whānau or singing some waiata in the car, share how you are incorporating te reo Māori … View moreWith Maori Language Week upon us, we've been adding a few more words to our te reo vocabulary and using them in our everyday lives.
Whether it's saying 'mōrena!' every morning to your whānau or singing some waiata in the car, share how you are incorporating te reo Māori below to go into the draw to win one of four $25 prezzy cards - let's kōrero!
A values-based holiday programme
for kids between 8 - 12 years.
Offering:
- Mindfulness
- Expressive arts
- Group processes
The program is for children aged 8-12 years, and is designed to enhance mind, body and spirit using games, drama, music, art, group interaction, story telling, dance, quiet… View moreA values-based holiday programme
for kids between 8 - 12 years.
Offering:
- Mindfulness
- Expressive arts
- Group processes
The program is for children aged 8-12 years, and is designed to enhance mind, body and spirit using games, drama, music, art, group interaction, story telling, dance, quiet time, exercise and lots of laughter.
The activities are specially designed and put together to draw out the best of each child’s personality, to increase confidence, grow friendships, and offer tools to teach children how to increase their own joy and well-being. The kids just love it!!
After completing the workshop, the children will have access to regular, ongoing follow-up sessions.
Yesterday we unveiled the new, corrected street sign for Te Wharepōuri Street – previously known as Waripori Street, in Berhampore.
Students from South Wellington Intermediate celebrated the moment with an awesome kapa haka performance tamariki from the local Berhampore Kindergarten came along… View moreYesterday we unveiled the new, corrected street sign for Te Wharepōuri Street – previously known as Waripori Street, in Berhampore.
Students from South Wellington Intermediate celebrated the moment with an awesome kapa haka performance tamariki from the local Berhampore Kindergarten came along to join the celebrations.
The new street name recognises Te Wharepouri, a chief of Te Āti Awa, who travelled to the Wellington region from Taranaki in 1832.
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In this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.
Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants… View moreIn this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.
Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants and upcycle an old pallet into a multipurpose tray. Plus go in the draw for Yates wildflower seeds and Manuka Doctor honey from Palmers.
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Today and tomorrow is the annual street appeal for the Mary Potter Hospice. With the bad weather and restrictions caused by Covid-19, there are likely to be fewer collectors this year.
If you want to donate online, you can do so on their donation line or donations@marypotter.org.nz
Donation Line … View moreToday and tomorrow is the annual street appeal for the Mary Potter Hospice. With the bad weather and restrictions caused by Covid-19, there are likely to be fewer collectors this year.
If you want to donate online, you can do so on their donation line or donations@marypotter.org.nz
Donation Line 0800 MARYPOTTER (627 976)
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Wellington residents are throwing away more, not less, despite plans to slash the amount of waste sent to landfills by 2026.
The Wellington Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP), developed in 2017, set a primary target of reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill by one third … View moreWellington residents are throwing away more, not less, despite plans to slash the amount of waste sent to landfills by 2026.
The Wellington Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP), developed in 2017, set a primary target of reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill by one third per person per year from 600 kilograms to 400kg by 2026.
However, according to a Greater Wellington Regional Council report, the amount of waste sent to landfills in the past three years has increased by 17kg, from 606kg per person per year to 623kg, as at June 30. Wellingtonians also recycled less. The amount of recycling processed in the same period decreased by 6kg per person per year to 59kg.
I am looking for feedback on what you would like to see on Neighbourly.
At the moment the only regular feature is Way Back Wednesday, featuring historical pictures of Wellington.
One option is a regular feature on a well known sportsperson or your favourite restaurant. Or perhaps a post featuring … View moreI am looking for feedback on what you would like to see on Neighbourly.
At the moment the only regular feature is Way Back Wednesday, featuring historical pictures of Wellington.
One option is a regular feature on a well known sportsperson or your favourite restaurant. Or perhaps a post featuring your favourite bird (mine is the mighty kārearea).
Tell me what you would like to see.
A hungry kārearea played a part in a failed attempt to establish a colony of critically endangered shore birds on Mana Island.
In February the Department of Conservation translocated 29 juvenile tūturuatu, or shore plovers, to Mana, off Porirua, however in July it was reported all 29 birds had … View moreA hungry kārearea played a part in a failed attempt to establish a colony of critically endangered shore birds on Mana Island.
In February the Department of Conservation translocated 29 juvenile tūturuatu, or shore plovers, to Mana, off Porirua, however in July it was reported all 29 birds had vanished. Some were discovered on the mainland, recaptured and placed back on the island with more captive-bred plovers.
Last month it was discovered some had ended up as lunch for a resident kārearea or New Zealand falcon. Others would have been susceptible to being gobbled up by cats, rats and stoats on the mainland.
An easy one this week. Where is it and what are your memories?
Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection
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