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The Ministry of Social Development has recently updated the Guide for Carers, a valuable resource for those who care for family, whānau, āiga or friends with a health condition, a disability, an injury, or a physical or mental illness.
It covers a range of topics such as financial help, … View moreThe Ministry of Social Development has recently updated the Guide for Carers, a valuable resource for those who care for family, whānau, āiga or friends with a health condition, a disability, an injury, or a physical or mental illness.
It covers a range of topics such as financial help, assessing needs, getting help at home and being able to take a break from caring.
The Guide for Carers is available online now: bit.ly...
For more information about resources like this and other advice, read our SuperSeniors newsletter: bit.ly...
It’s a time for fine-tuning your skills and pushing the boundaries, catching up with your mates and heading off on new adventures at the drop of a hat! No, we’re not talking about your 20s, we’re talking about your retirement.
Ross’ retirement saw the beginning of his musical journey … View moreIt’s a time for fine-tuning your skills and pushing the boundaries, catching up with your mates and heading off on new adventures at the drop of a hat! No, we’re not talking about your 20s, we’re talking about your retirement.
Ross’ retirement saw the beginning of his musical journey where his passion quickly evolved from making music, to crafting guitars. It all started when Ross and some mates joined a music group where the camaraderie and togetherness were just as important as the music.
Living in a Ryman village, Ross can continue living life to the full in his retirement because they are places where you don’t retire from life, you find a new way to live .
This week we feature a cat called Simba. Who belongs to Dean Cooper from Masterton.
"Simba is around 27 years old and although starting to loose weight, is still going strong!
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please … View moreThis week we feature a cat called Simba. Who belongs to Dean Cooper from Masterton.
"Simba is around 27 years old and although starting to loose weight, is still going strong!
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.
It has been a rough two years for Dolly the collie. The problems with Dolly’s limbs began when she was 10, resulting in the surgery on three of her four lower limbs. Her fourth limb may require surgery in the future.
Over the last two years owner Alla Baider has spent $25,000 trying to keep her … View moreIt has been a rough two years for Dolly the collie. The problems with Dolly’s limbs began when she was 10, resulting in the surgery on three of her four lower limbs. Her fourth limb may require surgery in the future.
Over the last two years owner Alla Baider has spent $25,000 trying to keep her beloved pet mobile.
Dolly has an empathy with people, that really shone through the Covid lockdown, she said.
“On top of her good looks and winning smile, Dolly has a supernatural sense for whenever someone is feeling down or in pain. It’s impossible to still be upset after receiving a warm hug from her.”
The SH2 Remutaka Hill Rd will be closed for maintenance between 9pm and 4am from Sunday May 16 to Friday May 28.
Motorists faced a three and a half hour detour via the Pahiatua Track to travel between Featherston and Upper Hutt during the closures.
The route will also be subject to stop/go traffic… View moreThe SH2 Remutaka Hill Rd will be closed for maintenance between 9pm and 4am from Sunday May 16 to Friday May 28.
Motorists faced a three and a half hour detour via the Pahiatua Track to travel between Featherston and Upper Hutt during the closures.
The route will also be subject to stop/go traffic management in days between 4am to 9pm from May 15 to June 4.
The Remutaka Hill road will be closed from 9 pm to 4 am each night and under stop/go traffic management at all other times during weeks 1 and 2 below:
Week 1: From the night of Sunday 16 May to the afternoon of Friday 21 May
Week 2: From the night of Sunday 23 May to the afternoon of Friday 28 … View moreThe Remutaka Hill road will be closed from 9 pm to 4 am each night and under stop/go traffic management at all other times during weeks 1 and 2 below:
Week 1: From the night of Sunday 16 May to the afternoon of Friday 21 May
Week 2: From the night of Sunday 23 May to the afternoon of Friday 28 May
From Monday 31 May to the afternoon of Friday 4 June, stop/go traffic control will be in place during the day and the road fully open during the night.
Travel arrangements for traffic during the night-time closures (from the night of Sunday 16 May to the afternoon of Friday 21 May, and the night of Sunday 23 May to the afternoon of Friday 28 May) are as follows:
Week 1: An escorted vehicle service is available for night workers and people with essential commitments. Bookings in advance are essential via email, Monday to Friday, at remutaka@nzta.govt.nz
Week 2: At night, traffic convoys will be escorted over the hill by a pilot vehicle. No bookings required:
- Hutt to Wairarapa – 10.30pm and 12.30am.
- Wairarapa to Hutt – 11.30pm and 1.30am.
"I was a stray mum with kittens before coming to the SPCA.
Here's what my foster mum has to say about me:
Charlotte is a sweet wee girl, gentle and friendly with kittenish spirit coming through from time to time. She was initially nervous in her new environment, but patience and gentle … View more"I was a stray mum with kittens before coming to the SPCA.
Here's what my foster mum has to say about me:
Charlotte is a sweet wee girl, gentle and friendly with kittenish spirit coming through from time to time. She was initially nervous in her new environment, but patience and gentle encouragement has seen her become playful and sociable.
She likes being patted but isn't too fussed on being picked up and held (although this is improving) and isn't a lap cat at the moment. She spends some of her time in other rooms around the house but mostly likes company and comes when called.
She is an early riser and when she wants something can be quite vocal. She loves playing with small toys and moving things and gets quite absorbed watching action programmes on tv. A warning though, she loves electrical cables. She is a well adapted and house trained cat, and surprisingly, given her underlying nervousness, isn't scared of the vacuum cleaner, however I don't think she will like a rowdy household."
Our teenage boy has outgrown his double bed and so we are offering it for sale. In good condition except for a few dings in the footboard. Quality orthopaedic mattress from Bed Rumours - www.bedrumours.co.nz...
Or do you know someone who is truly REMARKABLE? We're encouraging Wairarapa's women to ‘show themselves off’ by submitting nominations or self-nominations for the upcoming REMARKABLE AWARDS. Nominations close THIS FRIDAY 14 May!
Hosted by the Wairarapa Railway Modellers Inc.
There will be layouts on display and trade stands to sell to the general public, this will be the biggest model train show in the Wairarapa.
Great and affordable day for the whole family. Mum, Dad, Kids, and Grandparents will enjoy the fantastic … View moreHosted by the Wairarapa Railway Modellers Inc.
There will be layouts on display and trade stands to sell to the general public, this will be the biggest model train show in the Wairarapa.
Great and affordable day for the whole family. Mum, Dad, Kids, and Grandparents will enjoy the fantastic layouts catering for all ages.
Over the two-day weekend, you can watch the larger-scale trains or sit and have a needy cuppa or a bite to eat at the cafe.
www.cartertonec.co.nz...
They had a vision for their property, but they also had three floods in 20 years. That didn't stop them pursuing the garden of their dreams though.
New Zealand’s lush green pastures and temperate climate means our country produces some of the world’s best beef.
New Zealand is one of McDonald’s top ten beef-producing markets and it’s such a hit with the rest of the world that a significant percentage of NZ’s beef exports are to … View moreNew Zealand’s lush green pastures and temperate climate means our country produces some of the world’s best beef.
New Zealand is one of McDonald’s top ten beef-producing markets and it’s such a hit with the rest of the world that a significant percentage of NZ’s beef exports are to international McDonald’s markets.
We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including Whangara Farms which was the first beef farm outside of Europe to be invited to the McDonald’s Flagship Farmers programme.
ANZCO Foods, based in the small Taranaki town of Waitara, are responsible for making our 100% beef patties. About 90% of the staff at the Waitara plant are locals and they manage to produce around half a million patties each day.
Our quality beef cuts are minced and that’s it. No additives or fillers, just mince that is formed in patties, before they’re flash-frozen and sent to restaurants.
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