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1207 days ago

Building a legacy that inspires

Our passions and achievements play a large part in the legacy we leave behind. When we channel those achievements into championing causes and giving back, that legacy is carried as inspiration for generations to come.

This is an opportunity to recognise those Senior New Zealanders who go beyond … View more
Our passions and achievements play a large part in the legacy we leave behind. When we channel those achievements into championing causes and giving back, that legacy is carried as inspiration for generations to come.

This is an opportunity to recognise those Senior New Zealanders who go beyond the ordinary when it comes to paying it forward and making a difference. Let’s celebrate the good and help their legacy shine bright. Because these kiwis demonstrate the true meaning of an inspiring legacy. Who will join them?

Nominations close 31 August.

#NZOTY #NZerOfTheYear
Learn more

1207 days ago

Strengthening digital skills for industry

Competenz

Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

Competenz has recently launched a new … View more
Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

Competenz has recently launched a new micro-credential to improve the level of digital literacy in the manufacturing sector.

"With an aging workforce it’s imperative we enable companies to keep their tradesmen and craftsmen,” says Jahn Vannisselroy, Competenz Sector Manager. “This micro-credential, which we can tailor to a specific company, is giving people the confidence to meet technology head-on.”

The qualification is fully funded under the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) for employers who enrol their staff before 31 December 2022.

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1208 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Hamish and Alfie

Reporter Community News

Daisy from Wellington sent us a picture of her much loved cats.
"The ginger one is Hamish, and the black one is Alfie! They may look like friends but most of the time they’re fighting."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a … View more
Daisy from Wellington sent us a picture of her much loved cats.
"The ginger one is Hamish, and the black one is Alfie! They may look like friends but most of the time they’re fighting."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1209 days ago

Friday Puzzle

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Can you solve this puzzle by moving 1 matchstick?

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1211 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Who is the lady wearing pink and what is going on here?

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1207 days ago

The Green Side of Wool

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone to the economy for many years.

Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and has played an important role in the economy ever since. For several … View more
We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone to the economy for many years.

Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and has played an important role in the economy ever since. For several decades wool accounted for more than a third of New Zealand’s exports by value with the sheep population peaking at just over 70 million in 1982.

This number is significant when comparing it to New Zealand’s human population. By 2020, sheep numbers dropped to 26 million, following a decline in profitability compared to other types of farming, particularly dairying.

While also farmed for their meat, today’s article focuses on sheep wool and its environmental attributes.

Wool is a natural and renewable resource and as long as our beloved sheep are eating the tasty green pastures from New Zealand farms they will always produce wool. Wool has amazing properties that make it ideal for many applications from home textiles through to incontinence underwear.

At this point in time, cotton and synthetic fibres are the most commonly used and produced fibres globally, however their performance does not come close to wool, in particular the environmental benefits.

From wool to yarn: The wool clip (total yield of wool shorn during one season from the sheep) is sent to the scourers where the wool is cleaned and dried, and from there to a woollen spinner where the fibre is spun into yarn. The yarn is then sent on to the manufacturer of textile products where many different processes are involved.

The yarn is wound onto dye cones and dyed to the required colours. Next the yarn is warped onto beams. These warp beams are then threaded through the looms so that the weft yarn can run across the warp to create a woven fabric.

The fabric is then inspected and then washed and dried. Very few chemicals are used in the processing, typically only water and heat.



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1207 days ago

12 Important Questions to ask when Choosing your Property Manager (Part 6 of 6)

Andrew from Personal Property Management

11) If required, will you go to court for me and what is your success rate?
PPM answer: We will go to court for you for free but this very rarely happens as we are very picky when choosing the right tenants for the property and normally have a good relationship with each tenancy.

12) Are you happy… View more
11) If required, will you go to court for me and what is your success rate?
PPM answer: We will go to court for you for free but this very rarely happens as we are very picky when choosing the right tenants for the property and normally have a good relationship with each tenancy.

12) Are you happy with your property manager?
PPM answer: If you already have a property manager and are not sure if they are doing the best for you or your property then I would be happy to sit down and walk you through how we are different from other companies. Also please check out our reviews on google for an idea of the service we provide.

Last one in the series - I hope this has helped when choosing a property manager. For any questions please call Andrew on 0274888933

1209 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Poe

Reporter Community News

WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
"Hi there my name is Poe and I am a great pup looking for my forever home. I have not had the best start to life so would love a home that understands my quirks and is keen to help me through them. A home that has the patience and time to help me be the best … View more
WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
"Hi there my name is Poe and I am a great pup looking for my forever home. I have not had the best start to life so would love a home that understands my quirks and is keen to help me through them. A home that has the patience and time to help me be the best companion I know I can be. I am super social so I could go a home with another playful dog that loves having a good tumble. I am not suited to a home with young children so would love a home with teenagers, who are keen to teach me new things and take me on adventures. Puppy school is something I am looking forward with my new family, learning things and making new friends. I do come with a medical waiver that my new home would need to be aware of. If you think you are the home for me please contact the canine team for more information."

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1208 days ago

Love your colour with Resene this August!

Resene ColorShop

Is your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?

Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L. … View more
Is your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?

Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L.

Offers available with your Resene DIY Card. If you don’t have a card you can sign up free in store or online
See more details online

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1209 days ago

Lost Cat

Sally from Ngaio

How beautiful cat Cheeks has gone missing from Johnsonville. He is part tabby part bengal. Cheeks is microchipped. If anyone finds him please do get in touch with me. Thank you Sally

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1208 days ago

Performance at Ngaio Town Hall, Saturday 14 August, 3pm and 6.30pm

Ian from Crofton Downs

Performance at Ngaio Town Hall, Saturday 14 August, 3pm and 6.30pm

Silent Spring Revisited: Rachel Carson’s fight for nature
by Jan Bolwell; directed by Annie Ruth

Rachel Carson has been in Jan Bolwell’s life since she was

nine years old. Her conservationist grandmother

introduced her to … View more
Performance at Ngaio Town Hall, Saturday 14 August, 3pm and 6.30pm

Silent Spring Revisited: Rachel Carson’s fight for nature
by Jan Bolwell; directed by Annie Ruth

Rachel Carson has been in Jan Bolwell’s life since she was

nine years old. Her conservationist grandmother

introduced her to Carson’s famous book Silent Spring, that

exposed the dangers of the chemical pesticide DDT. Jan

revisits this book through adult eyes, as she plays Rachel

Carson in her !ght for nature.

An exciting creative team has worked collaboratively on

this work - director Annie Ruth, composer Jan Bolton and

lighting designer Helen Todd. Audiences !nd out about

Rachel’s struggle to bring an important environmental

issue into the light. We also are challenged to consider

current ecological and environmental issues in our own

backyard.

Wellington City Council is rapt to be supporting this

custom-built tour of Silent Spring Revisited to local

community centres. This pilot project explores ways in

which artists might build community within some of the

city’s shared suburban buildings.

‘Jan Bolwell shows wit, fluency, precision and charm..’

Theatreview

Tickets:

$15.00 adult, $10 concession and $5 children

Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz

1209 days ago

Get quake safe now, not later.

EarthQuake Commision

If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones. So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe.

The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a … View more
If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones. So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe.

The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a builder to look at your chimney. Everything you need to know is at EQC’s site.

Don’t wait for the next earthquake to shake you into action, get started now.
Learn more

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1209 days ago

Looking for a cleaner

Galit from Karori

I'm looking for a good and reliable cleaner to clean our house in Karori every Friday morning.

1209 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

A lovely picture from Louise Thomas.

"Early evening ablutions at the Wellington Botanic Gardens yesterday. Tūī (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) catching the last of the afternoon light."

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1209 days ago

Big Savings on Beds plus FREE Gold Membership and FREE Local Delivery

Simon from Cherrytree

Save up to 52% off RRP on selected SleepMaker Symphony Mattress & Base Sets!

PLUS enjoy a FREE Gold Membership worth $995 and FREE local delivery in the greater Wellington region.

As a Gold Member, you will have access to over 550,000 quality brand name products from more than 2,400 trusted … View more
Save up to 52% off RRP on selected SleepMaker Symphony Mattress & Base Sets!

PLUS enjoy a FREE Gold Membership worth $995 and FREE local delivery in the greater Wellington region.

As a Gold Member, you will have access to over 550,000 quality brand name products from more than 2,400 trusted brands at up to 60% off RRP every day.

To take advantage of this limited-time offer, call into our showroom in Ngauranga, where we have a sample of the Medium SleepMaker Symphony in store for you to try or email simon@cherrytree.co.nz.

Deal valid until Tuesday 31st August 2021. Supplier price rises take effect on 1 September so don’t miss out!

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