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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.
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.
The latest issue of Tō Tātou Rohe – Our Region is out! This mail-out features bite-sized stories about what’s been happening in our region, and what’s coming up.
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Two months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative … View moreTwo months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative organisations.
Head into town and discover award-winning performance in the places you least expect it: dance on the Cable Car? Cabaret at crosswalks? What about opera sung from balconies? Try a different kind of weekend and see what you find with this jam packed selection of family-friendly performance throughout February and March.
Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.
You will all recognise who this is but who knows the history of this picture taken at Wellington Airport?
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.
Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View moreJust because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.
Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.
Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.
The team at New Zealand Food Safety
Meeting for interested members of the community to hear updates about the Featherston Waste Water. Note, the meeting has been combined with the Quarry update to make best use of local council officials time.
Date: Thursday 18 February 2021
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Where: Anzac Hall, Bell Street … View moreMeeting for interested members of the community to hear updates about the Featherston Waste Water. Note, the meeting has been combined with the Quarry update to make best use of local council officials time.
Date: Thursday 18 February 2021
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Where: Anzac Hall, Bell Street Featherston
Who: Everyone is invited
There will be a text number on the night to text any questions to, for those who are not so confident standing up in front of many people.
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre’s whare whakairo (carving workshop) ‘Rere Te Maramara’ is now open to the public. See carvers in action - The whare is able to be accessed for free and will be open to the public throughout Waitangi Weekend 6th – 8th February from 9am – 5pm across … View morePūkaha National Wildlife Centre’s whare whakairo (carving workshop) ‘Rere Te Maramara’ is now open to the public. See carvers in action - The whare is able to be accessed for free and will be open to the public throughout Waitangi Weekend 6th – 8th February from 9am – 5pm across Saturday, Sunday and Monday. (At all other times it will be freely open for public view six days a week, 9am – 5pm from Monday - Saturday.) This and other great events like Luna's Waitangi Dinner make this a special weekend. See more here wairarapanz.com...
Hi all. Featherston Waste Water, the Consent currently being considered by SWDC for Rock Crushing plants and the already approved and operating Quarry on Underhill Road will be discussed at a community meeting on Thursday 18 February at 7pm. Key bodies have been invited to answer your questions. … View moreHi all. Featherston Waste Water, the Consent currently being considered by SWDC for Rock Crushing plants and the already approved and operating Quarry on Underhill Road will be discussed at a community meeting on Thursday 18 February at 7pm. Key bodies have been invited to answer your questions. Please save the date and join in, if you have an opinion on traffic management, health concerns from silica dust/pollution (just 3.3km from town), noise, child safety at the sport ground, jeopardising the cycle trail that will share the same road, fragile eco-systems and waterways, eels, etc. Visit www.facebook.com...
Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, … View moreHi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Paihia and Twizel.
We'd be really keen to hear your thoughts on this based on your own travels around New Zealand. Do you think Canterbury is NZ's most welcoming region? And are these our most welcoming towns?
Where in NZ have you been made to feel particularly welcome on your travels?
As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it to be included in an article. Cheers.
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