2695 days ago

Police exercises in Wellington

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand Police are conducting training exercises in parts of Wellington this weekend and are advising residents not to be alarmed.

Members of the National Special Tactics Group (STG) are participating in routine training exercises at Arlington Apartments on Hopper Street on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 August, between 9am and 4pm.

Another exercise is being held at the former teachers’ college campus on Donald Street in Karori between 10am and 10pm on Monday 13 August.

Commander of Police Operations Support, Inspector Geoff Jago, says the exercises involve pyrotechnics and Police in full tactical uniform.

“Members of the public may see armed Police at Arlington Apartments or around Donald Street in Karori but there is no cause for concern — these exercises are part of our routine training cycle to ensure staff remain well trained and prepared for a range of eventualities. We apologise for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause.”

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Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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FREE 10-liter emergency water bottles

Michael from Newtown

Merry Christmas -

I have around twenty, empty 10-liter distilled water bottles to serve as emergency water storage. I saved them for my friends, but they already have their own water supplies. Take as many as you like. Please respond to this notice if you are interested.

Best wishes - Michael