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We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. Well, it’s … View moreWe all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. Well, it’s payback time!
Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes (T&C’s apply).
Every nominated business receives a free 3-month premium listing on Neighbourly. The 11 Regional finalists get a $100 Prezzy® gift card for the business (and one for the nominator too) and a 12-month Premium Business listing on Neighbourly (valued at $399). The National winner receives $2,500 cash prize from Prospa, a $5,000 Stuff advertising package and a $2,500 Neighbourly package.
Nominate a business today and spread the word about your Prospa Local Business Hero.
If you are a water race ratepayer, please come along to one of our community engagement sessions to talk about your water race and how pending changes might affect you.
Moroa water race - Greytown Town Hall, 10am-2pm, Saturday 13 February 2021
Longwood water race - Tin Hut, 7-9pm, Monday 15 … View moreIf you are a water race ratepayer, please come along to one of our community engagement sessions to talk about your water race and how pending changes might affect you.
Moroa water race - Greytown Town Hall, 10am-2pm, Saturday 13 February 2021
Longwood water race - Tin Hut, 7-9pm, Monday 15 February 2021
In order for us to better understand how you use your water race and to plan for the future, we are asking you to complete a survey. The survey can be completed during the session or taken away.
If you can’t make the event, don’t worry the survey will be available in the mail to water race ratepayers and on our website within the next week.
There’s a new generation pioneering what it means to be living in retirement. They’re making the most of every moment, trying new things and rediscovering passions that were lost when responsibilities took over.
They’re busy enjoying newfound independence and relaxing into creativity.
We … View moreThere’s a new generation pioneering what it means to be living in retirement. They’re making the most of every moment, trying new things and rediscovering passions that were lost when responsibilities took over.
They’re busy enjoying newfound independence and relaxing into creativity.
We want to help them do it. That’s why we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
Bearded irises are annuals that come up every year.
Pictured are some that I am selling now as bare rooted rhizomes.
All these irises are dwarf ones growing no more than 30cms in height.
Bearded iris love at least 5 hours sun, they are planted with their roots anchored but the rhizome sitting … View moreBearded irises are annuals that come up every year.
Pictured are some that I am selling now as bare rooted rhizomes.
All these irises are dwarf ones growing no more than 30cms in height.
Bearded iris love at least 5 hours sun, they are planted with their roots anchored but the rhizome sitting on top of the soil where it can sunbathe and get frosted.
They are the first of the bearded irises to flower.
They do well in pots, look great along a garden border, and lovely in rockeries.
$9.00 a rhizome ( for some of the smaller varieties I will dig a clump or 2 or 3 rhizomes for the same $9.00 price)
All but the last little blue one have names, date of registration, and name of Hybridiser.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Amaryllis "Red Lion" bulbs $10 per pot
Stunning red flowers
Suitable for indoor pots or outdoor garden and pots.
Not in flower. Picture is for reference.
Pickup in Greytown.
Fire and Emergency are reminding people in rural to be careful in the dry weather.
A fire in Carterton on Thursday started after a tractor ran over a tyre rim hidden in long grass.
The fire spread quickly and crews had to work hard to save a nearby house.
Fire and Emergency are asking everybody to … View moreFire and Emergency are reminding people in rural to be careful in the dry weather.
A fire in Carterton on Thursday started after a tractor ran over a tyre rim hidden in long grass.
The fire spread quickly and crews had to work hard to save a nearby house.
Fire and Emergency are asking everybody to check paddocks before mowing or using machinery and avoid spark generating activity in dry areas. A spark is all it takes to start a wildfire.
Did you have - or do you still have - a Waterbed? I hunted high and low for someone who still used one of the originals, but couldn't find a soul who'd own up to it.
What do you think about these wonderfully kitsch pieces of retro bedroom decor?
This week we again feature Louise Thomas, who supplied the photos and the words.
"Molly didn’t know exactly when it all went wrong, but she was pretty sure Brad had been a massive misstep. He was a real fly boy, handsome, with a cute ruff of feathers giving him a jaunty look. He used to … View moreThis week we again feature Louise Thomas, who supplied the photos and the words.
"Molly didn’t know exactly when it all went wrong, but she was pretty sure Brad had been a massive misstep. He was a real fly boy, handsome, with a cute ruff of feathers giving him a jaunty look. He used to swagger onto her section of the beach with little fish gifts. Once, she had been on a fast-track career path at flight school, then six months later she was sitting on a guano-covered rock in a stinking estuary having to regurgitate mush for a screaming infant. It’s not that she didn’t love the little tyke, but he was never in the plans and some days she felt like her head was going to split open with his incessant asthmatic kvetching. And Brad? She hadn’t seen that no-good bounder in weeks. Red-billed gulls (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae scopulinus). Parent and juvenile, Hutt Estuary."
Due to the recent weather in Martinborough, water demand is up and water supply is down.
We are implementing a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Martinborough. This is the same restriction that applies to Featherston and Greytown currently.
🚨This will take effect from: 11:59pm… View moreDue to the recent weather in Martinborough, water demand is up and water supply is down.
We are implementing a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Martinborough. This is the same restriction that applies to Featherston and Greytown currently.
🚨This will take effect from: 11:59pm 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.
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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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.
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.
Hey team does anybody in carterton have a cat cage I can borrow please need to take our boy into the vet at 1.30pm today?
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