Do you, or someone you know, need an experienced and caring house and cat sitter?

Sheridan from Kohimarama

As it happens, I have some free time while awaiting the completion of my custom van build in Christchurch right now. I also have some availability for January 2025. Sorry, I’m already booked for the Xmas/New Year 2025 period.

I’m an expert house sitter with 20 house sits to date since February 2023 with several repeat gigs for the same clients and cats.

AVAILABILITY
I'm available between the following dates:
16 to 30 November 2024
8 to 31 January 2025
Possibly February 2025 (to be decided)
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If you prefer the peace-of-mind of 'in-home' care, I can help with that.

If you don't have any pets but prefer your home looks lived-in, I can help with that too.

ABOUT ME
I’m a recently retired Documentation Specialist, planning my VanLife adventures. I do gardening, mow lawns, pull weeds, clean pools…whatever is required to keep your home looking ‘loved and lived in’.

SUBURBS
Any homes located in or on the fringes of these suburbs: St Heliers, Mission Bay, Orakei, Glendowie, Remuera, Meadowbank, Kohimarama, St Johns, Newmarket, Parnell, Ponsonby, Herne Bay, Pt Chev.

Happy to pay for water, gas, power and internet usage.

Please reply to this post or just send me a personal message via Messenger or Facebook - I'm very easy to find.

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 64.1% Yes
  64.1% Complete
• 33.4% No
  33.4% Complete
• 2.5% Other - I'll share below
  2.5% Complete

2804 votes

Hikoi - North Island

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police have established a Major Operations Centre (MOC) to provide oversight of the Police response to the upcoming hīkoi from Northland to Wellington.

The MOC, based at Police National Headquarters in Wellington, is providing logistical, resource and communication support to all districts along the hīkoi route.
Major Operations Director Superintendent Kelly Ryan says Police have been engaged with hīkoi organisers for many weeks.
“Our discussions with organisers to date have been positive and we expect the hīkoi to be conducted in a peaceful and lawful manner,” she says.
The hīkoi is expected to leave Northland today (Monday 11 November) and travel to Wellington, arriving at Parliament between Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November.

“We’ve planned for large numbers to join the hīkoi, with disruption likely to some roads, including highways and main streets along the route,” Superintendent Ryan says.
“The MOC will support our frontline, district-based staff with the management of people, vehicles and activities, while also maintaining central oversight.
“We will continue to co-ordinate with iwi leaders and our partners across government to ensure public safety and minimal disruption to people going about their daily routine.
“We’re also well connected with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and local councils to ensure road users have up-to-date information and can plan accordingly.
“The MOC will remain in place while the hīkoi is in Wellington and as participants make their way back home safely.”