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A belated Pet of the Day this week, meet Dora from Taita.
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Lower Hutt needs 9600 new houses by 2047 as the population continues to rise. Where do you think they should go?
The council is currently reviewing the district plan as looks to find ways to provide more housing.
Hi neighbours!
After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble is to be operational from April 19.
With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more … View moreHi neighbours!
After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble is to be operational from April 19.
With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more likely to head across the Tasman or travel domestically?
Fronting Australian media yesterday, Jacinda Ardern not only spoke of the excitement of families being able to be reunited, but also pitched New Zealand tourist activities to Australian viewers.
"If there is a hot spot in one of the states of Australia we may just act in the same way that another state would ... Just prepare that there may be disruptions, but what better place in the world to be stuck. Am I right?," she said.
The trans-Tasman bubble will operate on a three tier basis: Continue, Pause and Suspend. If there are a few cases in Australia linked to the border, quarantine-free travel will continue. Travel may be paused for 72 hours if there are rogue community cases and in the instance of a state or nationwide lockdown, travel will be suspended.
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This issue includes news from our members across the country, safety tips + advice, updates from our partners and more.
Age Concern Wellington Region needs volunteers around the Wellington Region for the Companion Walking Service. If you have a little spare time during the day and a heart for seniors, please call 04 499 6654 or email cws@acwellington.org.nz
A belated Feathered Friend. The pic this week is from Kelson based photographer Andrew Gorrie who particularly enjoys photographing tūī.
A campaign calling on businesses to provide people with inflammatory bowel disease access to staff toilets in an emergency is gaining traction in the Hutt Valley.
Nicole Thornton, 16, has helped launch a campaign to get businesses to provide toilet access to people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.… View moreA campaign calling on businesses to provide people with inflammatory bowel disease access to staff toilets in an emergency is gaining traction in the Hutt Valley.
Nicole Thornton, 16, has helped launch a campaign to get businesses to provide toilet access to people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Now, Hutt Valley business leaders have backed the initiative.
On Tuesday, the Upper Hutt City Council and the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce launched a campaign for better access to toilet facilities in Upper Hutt.
They are requesting that local businesses willing to allow IBD patients with toilet access prominently display a poster in their window stating that they honour the “I Can’t Wait Card”.
Ever wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?
Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious crunching of 14 data points to crown the seven best spots for 2021.
Congratulations to Addington, Christchurch which took out the overall sweetest spot!
You can check out the full… View moreEver wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?
Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious crunching of 14 data points to crown the seven best spots for 2021.
Congratulations to Addington, Christchurch which took out the overall sweetest spot!
You can check out the full list of winning suburbs in the Sweet Spots section on Stuff. There’s also an interactive tool that you can tinker with to find your perfect place, based on the criteria that matter to you.
Who knows, you might be inspired to make a change.
Barnardos Early Learning Petone is welcoming new families! Enrol your child today and enjoy quality early learning and care with no fees for the first two months.
Your child’s uniqueness will be embraced and celebrated by our dedicated teachers, and our purpose-built indoor and outdoor … View moreBarnardos Early Learning Petone is welcoming new families! Enrol your child today and enjoy quality early learning and care with no fees for the first two months.
Your child’s uniqueness will be embraced and celebrated by our dedicated teachers, and our purpose-built indoor and outdoor environments will stimulate your child’s learning and imagination.
We can’t wait to welcome your family into our community and support your child to develop a lifelong love of learning.
When you upgrade to fast and reliable fibre broadband, if you have a landline or alarm system you rely on, you’ll need to get them switched over as well. Between Chorus and your providers – we’ll take care of it all, with a heads-up from you!
Here’s what you need to know.
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