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Once again we are holding our annual Fabric Fair at South End School to raise funds for King Street Art Works. On these cold winter days it is a good time to go through those cupboards and drawers to see if you have enough of a stash to hire a table and make a little money or donated to our sales … View moreOnce again we are holding our annual Fabric Fair at South End School to raise funds for King Street Art Works. On these cold winter days it is a good time to go through those cupboards and drawers to see if you have enough of a stash to hire a table and make a little money or donated to our sales table. If this is not you just mark the 4th September in your diary and come along on the day! We are fortunate that the Carterton Central Lions are running the Fab Cafe again this year, so while you browse you can get a hot drink and some home baking. See you there!
Hi Neighbours,
Great to see so many people out supporting the winter activities, especially in Carterton and Greytown. Thanks to everyone who came to my concert at Carterton Events Centre last Friday : "Steve Carlin sings with the Rodger Fox Big Band" - a very special way to kick off … View moreHi Neighbours,
Great to see so many people out supporting the winter activities, especially in Carterton and Greytown. Thanks to everyone who came to my concert at Carterton Events Centre last Friday : "Steve Carlin sings with the Rodger Fox Big Band" - a very special way to kick off the Winter Festival! Get along to Greytown and check out the lights - I'm singing at the White Swan this Friday from 5:30pm. The night market on Saturdays is great too. Pop into Mrs Blackwell's Village Bookshop to pick up a copy of my album "All you need is me" (or from my website stevecarlin.co.nz). Heaps to do in our awesome communities, so get amongst it!
Steve
For all those who would like to see this development go ahead - sign the petition (see link attached)
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I have a couple of these left that were $12.00 each.
From South Africa comes this ghost chilli sauce.
Certainly not for the faint of heart!
NZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you … View moreNZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them now!
"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to … View more"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to balance study with a night job and a young family, but his main challenge came in the form of his hearing disability.
Erich says he thinks he’s inspired other people with a disability to take on training.
Read Erichs full story here
Deb Botes is the proud owner of Beano, who calls Melrose home.
"Beano loves nothing better than running and playing at Lyall Bay beach."
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 … View moreDeb Botes is the proud owner of Beano, who calls Melrose home.
"Beano loves nothing better than running and playing at Lyall Bay beach."
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.
"I came into SPCA with a damaged eye, and the wonderful vet team couldn't save it, so I had an operation to have it removed. It hasn't slowed me down at all, you just have to be aware that I can’t see you approaching me so please don't startle me.
I would love to be a single … View more"I came into SPCA with a damaged eye, and the wonderful vet team couldn't save it, so I had an operation to have it removed. It hasn't slowed me down at all, you just have to be aware that I can’t see you approaching me so please don't startle me.
I would love to be a single indoor bunny where I get all the human attention. I am a clean boy and will go into my large litter tray for toileting. I love gentle pats on my head and sometimes come up to you for treats. I regularly binkie around super fast, and when I'm tired I do bunny flops as I am a happy boy.
I love space and the outdoors so I will need a large grassy area with a weatherproof hutch for outside during the day. My indoor area must be big enough for me to spend the day and night comfortably. My caregivers ask that rabbits always come inside at night, to be part of the family and to keep me safe. I could go to a home with friendly cats as I've met some before."
Are your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?
Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?
The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy … View moreAre your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?
Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?
The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy a home feels and how well it functions.
That's why Wellington City Council in partnership with us (Sustainability Trust) offer free personalised home energy plans specific to your home. The end goal is to arm you with the information you need to create a warm, dry, healthier home. You can even find out if your home is EV or solar ready.
This is a completely free service for homeowners in Wellington City.
Book your free home energy assessment today.
No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
This week we feature a stunning close-up but what type of bird is it?
The photo was supplied by Andrew Gorrie.
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A piece of public land stands between a Greytown developer and his $15 million hotel concept, because the town lacks a vision, he says.
Adam Blackwell proposed the Pahikara accommodation and tourism hub venture last year, but the council was not keen to take up his offer to purchase a “perfectly … View moreA piece of public land stands between a Greytown developer and his $15 million hotel concept, because the town lacks a vision, he says.
Adam Blackwell proposed the Pahikara accommodation and tourism hub venture last year, but the council was not keen to take up his offer to purchase a “perfectly placed” block of land between West and Main streets.
South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said the council won’t be selling this important piece of central Greytown land without first properly consulting residents.
“The council has been quite clear that the status, and thus future use of the last remaining piece of public land in Greytown CBD is a decision for the people of the South Wairarapa.
Do you think this is a good idea?
This weeks contribution is from Louise Thomas.
"When I was young I didn’t like the boatsheds. To my eye they looked derelict and unkempt – a hotchpotch of too bright clashing colours, and all of them peeling to reveal bleached wood underneath. They reminded me of my Nana’s crocheted … View moreThis weeks contribution is from Louise Thomas.
"When I was young I didn’t like the boatsheds. To my eye they looked derelict and unkempt – a hotchpotch of too bright clashing colours, and all of them peeling to reveal bleached wood underneath. They reminded me of my Nana’s crocheted rugs with frayed threads and darned patches. I liked things shining, new, and squared away. Anything else smacked of some sort of failure, either of duty or poverty.
Now that I’m older, and not untouched by time myself, I realise that decay is inevitable, and, more importantly, there is texture and beauty in it. The sea, like life, can be a rough place. The winds carry salt and sand, storm surges leave marks and baggage piled around the high tide mark, sometimes spilling over onto the little docks. But in this flotsam, rotting seaweed, silt, and tangled tree branches are a million little bugs, fish, and crabs – a roiling primordial soup seasoned with iodine and salt and feasted on by the birds. Nothing is lost - just transformed. Sacred kingfisher/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus) catching the light at the Hutt Estuary boatsheds, Hikoikoi Reserve, Lower Hutt."
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