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Water demand is up and water levels are down, especially in our precious rivers.
So, we are implementing a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.
🚨This will take effect from: … View moreWater demand is up and water levels are down, especially in our precious rivers.
So, we are implementing a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.
🚨This will take effect from: Midnight, Friday 12 February 2021.🚨
👉 Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses until further notice.
Alternate day watering still applies - even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.
Our first SuperSeniors Newsletter of the year is out now!
This issue has information about a free driving course from Age Concern New Zealand and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, some advice from SPCA about pet ownership, a warning from Consumer NZ about a discount scheme being offered to … View moreOur first SuperSeniors Newsletter of the year is out now!
This issue has information about a free driving course from Age Concern New Zealand and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, some advice from SPCA about pet ownership, a warning from Consumer NZ about a discount scheme being offered to seniors, tips on how to look after your wellbeing and loads more.
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The landmark Naenae Hotel is getting a major upgrade featuring long-term accommodation for up to 40 tenants.
Its new owner, Eastbourne-based developer Anthony Walton, has big plans for the building which dates back to the 1950s. He wants to create a community hub to breathe new life into the hotel,… View moreThe landmark Naenae Hotel is getting a major upgrade featuring long-term accommodation for up to 40 tenants.
Its new owner, Eastbourne-based developer Anthony Walton, has big plans for the building which dates back to the 1950s. He wants to create a community hub to breathe new life into the hotel, that once had five bars and five bookmakers.
The hotel is currently closed for upgrading and earthquake strengthening.
Walton also owns a renovated hotel in Carterton, the Marquis of Normanby.
Need a quick way to add colour to a room? Add your own creative flair to a shop-bought art print using a few Resene testpots and you can have a one of a kind pick me up for your wall.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your … View moreNeed a quick way to add colour to a room? Add your own creative flair to a shop-bought art print using a few Resene testpots and you can have a one of a kind pick me up for your wall.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.
Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these… View moreKia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these down to six brilliantly captured photographs in the running to win a Canon EOS camera.
You can hear more about these finalist entries on our blog, but judging is simple:
Cast your vote in the poll below before 3pm, February 11.
Carterton District Council is holding a by-election following the resignation of Councillor Steffen Bertram, effective from 1 February 2021.
Bertram was elected onto council during the 2019 elections and was a member on the audit and risk committee, policy and strategy committee, Rural Travel Fund … View moreCarterton District Council is holding a by-election following the resignation of Councillor Steffen Bertram, effective from 1 February 2021.
Bertram was elected onto council during the 2019 elections and was a member on the audit and risk committee, policy and strategy committee, Rural Travel Fund Committee, Arts, Culture and Heritage group, the Economic Development Advisory group, Wairarapa Library Services committee and the Carterton and District Returned and Services Memorial Trust.
Bertram said COVID-19 has seen his workload increase in his central government role, making it increasingly difficult to balance his work and council responsibilities.
A by-election must be held within 89 days. More information will be available on the council website in the coming weeks.
We have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner … View moreWe have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.
One trayfull of blue Muscari bulbs. THere is 18 plus big ones and myriads of little ones. These bulbs can be planted now for an early spring show of blue.
Grass like leaves and blue flowers that look like clusters of upright grapes, blue purple in colour.
Make a colourful show in the Spring and … View moreOne trayfull of blue Muscari bulbs. THere is 18 plus big ones and myriads of little ones. These bulbs can be planted now for an early spring show of blue.
Grass like leaves and blue flowers that look like clusters of upright grapes, blue purple in colour.
Make a colourful show in the Spring and multiply.
Do very well in pots, along garden borders, in clumps.
Six or more in a vase with some of their leaves look lovely inside the house after the long grey winter.
They die down below ground in the Summer.
Climatised to Wairarapa conditions.
$8.50 for this trayful.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
Planning a trip? Got friends and family coming over ? Note below.
Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to … View moreMeet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to learn from each other and cultivate Tongan culture by making koloa (cultural treasures).
The exhibition runs to Sunday, February 14, Level 4 Toi Art. Akomai Heritage will host a public demonstrations on Saturday, February 13, 11am.
This travel case measures 36cms wide, by 18cms deep, and 60cms high.
Black in colour, with lots of zipped pockets.
Two handles, one extendable for pulling on the wheels.
Has only been used a couple of times briefly.
In very good condition. No rips or stains. Everything works.
No longer needed.
… View moreThis travel case measures 36cms wide, by 18cms deep, and 60cms high.
Black in colour, with lots of zipped pockets.
Two handles, one extendable for pulling on the wheels.
Has only been used a couple of times briefly.
In very good condition. No rips or stains. Everything works.
No longer needed.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
Thanks for looking.
I would not normally post something like this on Neighbourly but I think we can all agree that the death of Captain Tom Moore is sad news.
What can we learn from his death and selfless actions?
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!
Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).
Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
By adding a … View moreSwap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!
Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).
Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
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