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Hi Neighbours - looking for a fun-filled afternoon for the family? For just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas concert.
With all your Christmas favourites, featuring a beautiful Samoan choir and other special guests, this promises to be a delightful day… View moreHi Neighbours - looking for a fun-filled afternoon for the family? For just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas concert.
With all your Christmas favourites, featuring a beautiful Samoan choir and other special guests, this promises to be a delightful day out. We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.
If you would like tickets, please do act quickly, as this will sell out fast.
Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
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A property management company that got in trouble for a email to renters at the beginning of the lockdown is under fire again after a letter drop “inviting neighbours to snitch” on tenants.
The letter from Quinovic advised neighbours new tenants had moved into their area and encouraged them to … View moreA property management company that got in trouble for a email to renters at the beginning of the lockdown is under fire again after a letter drop “inviting neighbours to snitch” on tenants.
The letter from Quinovic advised neighbours new tenants had moved into their area and encouraged them to contact the company with “any concerns about the property and its management”.
It was delivered to residents of a Hutt Valley street and was signed by Quinovic Hutt Valley manager Maritza McCrae and sales manager Helen Vance.
What do you think of Quinovic asking neigbours to monitor tenants?
At Scots College students from Year 1 to 13 are guided in building all-round character with many opportunities available academically, culturally, in sports, leadership and service. Through high-quality teaching, strong pastoral care programmes and small class sizes, each student is known and … View moreAt Scots College students from Year 1 to 13 are guided in building all-round character with many opportunities available academically, culturally, in sports, leadership and service. Through high-quality teaching, strong pastoral care programmes and small class sizes, each student is known and encouraged to realise their potential.
Co-educational Prep School (Years 1-6), Middle School (Years 7&9), Senior School (Years 11-13).
We are excited to introduce co-education in the Middle School from 2021 and the availability of Year 9 Girls Sports and Cultural Scholarships for 2021. Apply online before Monday 23 November.
Hi Neighbourly folk, this week I am featuring a new photographer Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
Check out what she had to say about a photo she took of a tui.
"On my way home to lunch I came across this tui sitting on my neighbour's kowhai tree just singing away...I got as close as I … View moreHi Neighbourly folk, this week I am featuring a new photographer Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
Check out what she had to say about a photo she took of a tui.
"On my way home to lunch I came across this tui sitting on my neighbour's kowhai tree just singing away...I got as close as I could thinking he would fly away but he just kept singing....just singing in the rain."
Hello, Neighbourly friends! My name is Champ. I am a sweet boy that loves to play and enjoys cuddles. I have made friends with everyone here at the SPCA and would love to settle into my forever home.
WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
I listen well. I know my name and have an understanding of basic … View moreHello, Neighbourly friends! My name is Champ. I am a sweet boy that loves to play and enjoys cuddles. I have made friends with everyone here at the SPCA and would love to settle into my forever home.
WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
I listen well. I know my name and have an understanding of basic training, I feel I can be trained further with the right owner. I am very eager to please.
I love cuddles and the presence of people and dogs. Although, I can feel insecure in new situations and in unfamiliar places. Once I experience more of the world, I will become more confident. I wouldn't mind having another dog to play with and don't seem to be bothered by cats, I mostly want to say hi and try and play! Because I can be unsure in certain situations, it is best that I live with older children, teens or adults that are experienced with handling and playing with dogs.
Of course, I am one of a kind! I have a slightly abnormal hindlimb conformation which is likely due to genetics. This doesn't cause me any issues, however is something a new owner needs to be aware of as it may mean I don't live as long as most other dogs.
Any serious adopter is encouraged to discuss this with one of the vet team to fully understand my medical history. Any new home would be lucky to have me, I do hope people don't overlook me because of this. If you think that you're the right home for me, contact the canine team!
Four ex-Wellingtonians have played a leading role in a achieving a great result for a group of indigenous students in the tiny Northern Territory of Wayede.
Principal John Young, secondary school head Matthew Spring, and teachers Anna Shaw and Rebecca Young have all taught or led schools in New … View moreFour ex-Wellingtonians have played a leading role in a achieving a great result for a group of indigenous students in the tiny Northern Territory of Wayede.
Principal John Young, secondary school head Matthew Spring, and teachers Anna Shaw and Rebecca Young have all taught or led schools in New Zealand’s capital.
The Australian town recently celebrated an achievement years in the making, when seven students from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr College received their diplomas, the first to do so since a single student graduated in 2014.
Hey, Neighbourly Hutt folk don't forget there will be corgi racing this Saturday. Corgis are out to prove that little, sturdily-built dogs with stumpy legs can indeed scamper at surprising pace. There will be at least two heats before the 6-8 finalists battle it out. Sunday, November 8 is the … View moreHey, Neighbourly Hutt folk don't forget there will be corgi racing this Saturday. Corgis are out to prove that little, sturdily-built dogs with stumpy legs can indeed scamper at surprising pace. There will be at least two heats before the 6-8 finalists battle it out. Sunday, November 8 is the back-up day should weather be a factor.
Event: Corgi Race Extravaganza
Belmont Domain, Lower Hutt, 2pm
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Greater Wellington Regional Council staff are moving into the iconic Farmers building on Cuba St.
We’re hosting a community open day to show invited friends, neighbours, and whānau around our new home.
This is an opportunity to be taken around this beautifully renovated building by Greater … View moreGreater Wellington Regional Council staff are moving into the iconic Farmers building on Cuba St.
We’re hosting a community open day to show invited friends, neighbours, and whānau around our new home.
This is an opportunity to be taken around this beautifully renovated building by Greater Wellington councillors and staff.
9-11am on Sunday 15 November at 100 Cuba Street
Please RSVP by Thursday 12 November by emailing TatouRohe@gw.govt.nz with your name to secure your spot.
Kia ora mai, looking forward to meeting you!
Residents and workers at the Woburn Masonic Care facility are facing an uncertain future.
A proposed two-year project to rebuild the facility could result in 56 residents having to find new homes and some of the 45 staff finding new work.
Masonic management has said some staff could be redeployed … View moreResidents and workers at the Woburn Masonic Care facility are facing an uncertain future.
A proposed two-year project to rebuild the facility could result in 56 residents having to find new homes and some of the 45 staff finding new work.
Masonic management has said some staff could be redeployed to other facilities and there are existing rest homes in the Hutt Valley that could take residents.
Management says the facility opened 53 years ago and no longer meets modern standards.
Wellington City Libraries is launching a poetry journal for kids and teens — Tūhono.
Throughout the month of November, they will be accepting submissions of poetry from writers aged 5 – 18 in Wellington City. The theme for the poems is ‘Tūhono | Connection’ and may be written in English … View moreWellington City Libraries is launching a poetry journal for kids and teens — Tūhono.
Throughout the month of November, they will be accepting submissions of poetry from writers aged 5 – 18 in Wellington City. The theme for the poems is ‘Tūhono | Connection’ and may be written in English or te reo Māori.
Unlike other poetry journals, work accepted in Tūhono is not a competition — as long as the rules are followed, every piece of work that gets submitted will be published and available to borrow from the library in December 2020.
Tūhono itself — the collection of poetry from young people all over Wellington — will be published as an eBook on OverDrive, so that everyone with a library card can borrow it.
Fun-n-gala time! Are you keen to plant natives?
Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November and we will swap your weed with a lovely native plant. We will have specimens of pest animals that are threatening our native species and will provide trapping … View moreFun-n-gala time! Are you keen to plant natives?
Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November and we will swap your weed with a lovely native plant. We will have specimens of pest animals that are threatening our native species and will provide trapping demonstrations. Loads of fun for the kids! We will have a catchment model at our stall to play with to learn about sediment, streams, gullies and wetlands.
Find out how you can improve the health of our waterways in the Pauatahanui area and inlet. Your efforts can boost biodiversity and reduce sediment levels in our streams through erosion control and planting. Staff will be available to offer advice and help find out if your property could get funding assistance. See you there.
A revolutionary new technology is transforming the lives of denture wearers in Wellington. Using the magic of 3D printing, Naenae Dental Clinic is providing high quality, perfectly fitting dentures in just two-three days instead of the usual prolonged wait of four weeks.
Plus, patients have to … View moreA revolutionary new technology is transforming the lives of denture wearers in Wellington. Using the magic of 3D printing, Naenae Dental Clinic is providing high quality, perfectly fitting dentures in just two-three days instead of the usual prolonged wait of four weeks.
Plus, patients have to visit the clinic only two-three times compared with the four or more trips needed with the old way of making dentures which might takes more than a month.
Naenae Dental Clinic is the first clinic in Wellington and maybe the country to offer 3D printed dentures.
Thanks to this new technology, the dentist and technicians at the Lower Hutt practice now have an accurate, fast and immediate solution to elevate the quality of care. Treatment planning has become easier and more effective.
To sum up, the benefits to patients include:
• Less time waiting for dentures to be made - it will take two to three days from start to finish.
• Fewer visits to the clinic – just two visits
• Better fitting dentures
• Long-term cost savings (as these dentures don’t break easily)
• If you get your dentures made at Naenae Dental Clinic and accidentally lose it, don’t panic.
For more information contact The friendly team at Naenae Dental Clinic
Hillary Court, Naenae, 5011 Lower Hutt. Phone 04-567 4752, email reception@naenaedentalclinic.co.nz.
Opening hours 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday-Friday and 8.00am - 6.00 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Visit us for more information.
Drop off your household hazardous waste and we'll dispose of it correctly for free.
Drop off things like:
• petrol and oils,
• garden, cleaning and pool chemicals,
• thinners and degreasers,
• batteries (except single-use button and alkaline)
… View moreDrop off your household hazardous waste and we'll dispose of it correctly for free.
Drop off things like:
• petrol and oils,
• garden, cleaning and pool chemicals,
• thinners and degreasers,
• batteries (except single-use button and alkaline)
Not accepting:
• Paint
• Commercial waste
• Electronics
• Fluorescent light tubes and LED lights
• Medical waste
• Gas bottles and cylinders
• Asbestos
• Ammunition or explosives
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