Carterton District, Carterton

1280 days ago

Houseplants looking sick? The plant doctor answers your questions

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to … View more
Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to turn yellow or an infestation of bugs to set in.

We put some of your houseplant questions to the plant doctors from Kings Plant Barn to diagnose. Find their answers here.

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1281 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

What do you think is going on here? and yes that is Richard Seddon in the picture.

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1284 days ago

Flock of hens

Julia Neighbourly Lead from South Wairarapa District

Did someone post on Neighbourly that they wanted to rehome a little flock of hens? I neglected to save the post and can no longer find it. To be fair, it might have been on Facebook, so I'm canvassing my options!

1280 days ago

Call for war letters

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

In commemoration of Anzac Day, Stuff is looking for letters sent from loved ones during times of war.
We know these letters will have been passed down and may be very significant to your family.
These letters will remain with you- we will just take a copy, which will be published as part of our … View more
In commemoration of Anzac Day, Stuff is looking for letters sent from loved ones during times of war.
We know these letters will have been passed down and may be very significant to your family.
These letters will remain with you- we will just take a copy, which will be published as part of our Anzac Day coverage.
If you have any letters you would like to share, please email nicholas.boyack@stufff.co.nz
Please put "War Letters to Home" in the subject line.

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1280 days ago

Free plant pots

Daniel from Greytown

A range of sizes. Good for getting your plants larger before planting out or selling

Free

1280 days ago

How to find out when you will get the vaccine

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Want to know when it's your turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
An online tool (click on Read More) which can help New Zealanders figure out which vaccination group they’re in has been released.
The questionnaire is available on the Unite Against Covid-19 website.
Users answer … View more
Hi neighbours,

Want to know when it's your turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
An online tool (click on Read More) which can help New Zealanders figure out which vaccination group they’re in has been released.
The questionnaire is available on the Unite Against Covid-19 website.
Users answer a short series of questions about their health, location, job, and life situation.
The results tell them which of the four main vaccination groups they’re in, and when they can expect to get their vaccine.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the tool also provided more information about who is in each group.
“So if you’re a healthcare worker or work in a long-term residential environment, for example, it will provide an indication when you can expect to get vaccinated.
“You don’t need to provide any information that could be used to identify you, and the information you do provide isn’t saved once you leave the web page.”
The ministry said it was in the process of being translated into 24 languages, which would start to appear on the website from Monday.
The website page and online tool will be updated as the vaccine roll-out plan scales up.
“As we move through the roll-out of the vaccination programme, we want people to be as informed as soon as possible about when they can expect to be vaccinated.
“This tool is designed to make that as easy as possible,” Bloomfield said.

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1281 days ago

Resident-friendly terms that stack up!

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly … View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want. They not only stack up in the retirement industry, they lead the way. *Some conditions apply.
Learn more

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1281 days ago

Remember to boil your water

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Carterton District Council is reminding everyone continue to boil their water while it continues to work to identify the E.coli source.
This means Carterton businesses and urban residents connected to the town supply must boil all water before being used for drinking, making baby formula, juice, … View more
Carterton District Council is reminding everyone continue to boil their water while it continues to work to identify the E.coli source.
This means Carterton businesses and urban residents connected to the town supply must boil all water before being used for drinking, making baby formula, juice, ice, washing fruit and vegetables, other food preparation/cooking needs, or brushing teeth.

- Boiling will kill all disease-causing organisms.
- Bring water to a rolling boil (where bubbles appear in the centre and do not disappear when the water is stirred) for one minute or boil a full electric jug until it switches off.
- Cool water (do not use ice cubes to do this) and pour into clean container with a lid.
- Refrigerate until needed.

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1284 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Baxter

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Nicola Fairclough, from Miramar, is very proud of Baxter.

"Hi, this is my cockatiel, Baxter. He is 20 years old and is the cutest parrot! He sits on my shoulder and head. He can whistle tunes and say lots of things! He's always free to fly around the house."

Remember if you want … View more
Nicola Fairclough, from Miramar, is very proud of Baxter.

"Hi, this is my cockatiel, Baxter. He is 20 years old and is the cutest parrot! He sits on my shoulder and head. He can whistle tunes and say lots of things! He's always free to fly around the house."

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 … View more

1282 days ago

Wairarapa KidzConference: Wednesday 31st March

Jo Neighbourly Lead from Masterton District

Hello from the KidzConference event team!
To Parents, Caregivers, Schools, Homeschoolers etc...
The Wairarapa KidzConference is in its final countdown! With just 10 days to go - there's still time to register a kid or more (8-13 year olds / Y4-8's in particular). There are 33 workshops … View more
Hello from the KidzConference event team!
To Parents, Caregivers, Schools, Homeschoolers etc...
The Wairarapa KidzConference is in its final countdown! With just 10 days to go - there's still time to register a kid or more (8-13 year olds / Y4-8's in particular). There are 33 workshops to select from and spot prizes galore, throughout the day. There's even a Mini Market to finish up with! Check out www.kidzconferences.co.nz... for more. Cheers! Jo, Jan, Ingrid and Roseanne.

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1283 days ago

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1283 days ago

WANTED. Lounge suite in good condition

Joan from Masterton District

Wanted to buy, lounge suite in good condition.
Happy to pick up. Cash buyer.

Thanks for looking.

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1283 days ago

Solid Heart Rimu Book Case

Linda from Masterton District

Solid Rimu Book case 3.620m long . From a smoke free home. Excellent condition

Price: $1,500

1285 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and pic from Louise Thomas.

"Hey, mate, have you got any chips? . . .Come back, I know which one is your car." Southern black-backed gulls/karoro (Larus dominicanus) looking slightly nefarious on the back of an old boat at the Hutt Estuary.

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1285 days ago

Epidemiologist Michael Baker is the Wellingtonian of the Year

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to … View more
One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to celebrate achievements and contributions across all sectors of the greater Wellington community, awarding those who make the region exciting and vibrant.
The 2020 Dominion Post Wellingtonian Of The Year winners:
Arts – Victor Rodger​
Business – Malcolm Gillies​
Community Service – Biddy Harford​
Education – Sally Barrett​
Environment – Dave Lowe​
Public Service – Ashley Bloomfield​
Science & Technology – Michael Baker​
Sport – Ameliaranne Ekenasio​
Youth – Brad Olsen​

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