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1861 days ago

Bee Awareness Month

Daniel Melbye from Wellington City Council

It's Bee Awareness Month! Get bees moving in with bee-friendly plants - like honeywort, lavender and thyme. Bees are an essential part of our ecosystem. For more bee tips head to www.wellington.govt.nz...

1861 days ago

Loans built for small business

Prospa

Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed … View more
Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed as a time-strapped business owner – and the funds were immediately put to use on upgrades and kitchen renovations.
Find out more

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1864 days ago

Opposition by residents to 2Degrees cell tower

Stathia from Island Bay

A Wellington community is opposing the installation of a 2 Degrees cell tower to be erected just meters from family homes. Unsurprisingly 2 Degrees, the council, the media and local politicians just don't seem to care or want to know. This video is by way of exposing the false assurances … View moreA Wellington community is opposing the installation of a 2 Degrees cell tower to be erected just meters from family homes. Unsurprisingly 2 Degrees, the council, the media and local politicians just don't seem to care or want to know. This video is by way of exposing the false assurances provided by 2 Degrees to the residents, in regards to the devaluation of homes should the tower be erected (due to happen in next few weeks). Please be aware of what may be happening in your own area.
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1862 days ago

How to avoid war with the neighbours

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you fallen out with a neighbour? Rising tensions can make some situations difficult to negotiate.

Click here to find out some handy tips for sorting things out if issues arise.

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1862 days ago

Touch Wood?

Eve from Brooklyn

Hiya everyone, I have a new small business that I am trying to get up and running, however every turn costs $$$$$ I have tried Facebook ad etc... but they are so expensive, and only give fake likes etc haha...I got some awesome feedback last week putting this here,so I thought I would try again! :)… View moreHiya everyone, I have a new small business that I am trying to get up and running, however every turn costs $$$$$ I have tried Facebook ad etc... but they are so expensive, and only give fake likes etc haha...I got some awesome feedback last week putting this here,so I thought I would try again! :)

So anyway here is the website www.woodenbetonit.com...

(www.facebook.com/woodenbetonit and www.instagram.com...)

If you like what we have, would love likes or shares on FB, Insta etc, but also totally receptive to ideas for getting the word out! and as a thank you by using the code "welcome10" you can get 10% off total purchases, including sales! :)

Thanks everyone, and touch wood! :D

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1862 days ago

Free draws!?

Rachel from Lyall Bay

Outside 80 Queens Drive :)

Free

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1862 days ago

Pop in for a cut, shave or trim now!

Aaron Graham from Hataitai Family Barbers

It is a beautiful day and we have a chair free. Why not take a stroll in the sun and Pop in for a quick tidy up. We are open till 4pm today. Unfortunately we will be closed tomorrow (Sunday) due to staff shortages. (If you know a barber looking for work let us know!)

1862 days ago

Newtown for the win!

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

Contest season got off to a great start on Wednesday with laughter, "extraordinary friends", teenage eyerolls and the best advice you've been given. Well done again to everyone who took part - as Jeanette said during the Table Topics bonus round, you're heros :)

Special thanks … View more
Contest season got off to a great start on Wednesday with laughter, "extraordinary friends", teenage eyerolls and the best advice you've been given. Well done again to everyone who took part - as Jeanette said during the Table Topics bonus round, you're heros :)

Special thanks to those from other clubs who helped with judging - and our very welcome guests!

Placing:

Humorous Speech Contest
3rd: Ishani
2nd: Victoria
1st: Aya

Table Topics Contest
3rd: Brent
2nd: Victoria
1st: Finnian

1863 days ago

Wishing everyone a safe, fun and kind #FathersDay weekend!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!

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To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!


Q: How do you make a tissue dance?

A: Put a little boogey in it!


Q: Where do bees go to the toilet?

A: At the BP station!


#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

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1863 days ago

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ LED VIEW COVER-Silver

Rose from Vogeltown

Bought by mistake...never used. Normal retail price $99.95. Buy now for $60.

Price: $60

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1863 days ago

Flat for rent 2 bedroom furnished

Rowen from Mount Victoria

I have an older style tidy 2 bedroom furnished flat for rent at 54a Roxburgh Street Mt Victoria Wellington.  $590/week.  Text or phone me 021 999 905.

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