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2637 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi there neighbours, hope you're taking part! Here's the link.

2637 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count: in pictures

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Most of us will never get THIS upclose with those buzzy pollinators, so we thought you might enjoy this gallery.

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2637 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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2638 days ago

Don't miss Delaney Davidson at Wellington Museum

Wellington Museum

Singer-Songwriter. Noir protagonist. Outlaw phantom. Don’t miss Delaney Davidson, one of the most distinctive figures in the NZ music landscape. Known for his hypnotic and original ‘One Man and his Ghost Orchestra’ show, his compelling live performances present jarring yet beautiful songs … View moreSinger-Songwriter. Noir protagonist. Outlaw phantom. Don’t miss Delaney Davidson, one of the most distinctive figures in the NZ music landscape. Known for his hypnotic and original ‘One Man and his Ghost Orchestra’ show, his compelling live performances present jarring yet beautiful songs which command the shadowy musical world of ‘Country-Noir’ and ‘Gothic Americana’.

WHEN: Thursday 7 September at 8pm
WHERE: Wellington Museum
PRICE: Entry by koha
Learn more

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2638 days ago

Bring a pest to school day: Biosecurity talks traps with enthusiastic students

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our biosecurity officers do a lot more then just protect our native environment. They are out there talking to the backyard protectors of tomorrow! Two of our team recently visited Plateau School where they talked pests, predators and what happens when you put a banana in a trap...

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2640 days ago

Join NZ Gardener's September campaign to save our pollinators!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2.… View more
Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2. Take part in The Great Kiwi Bee Count. www.stuff.co.nz...

3. Sign the petition against the sale of pesticides containing bee-harming neonicotinoids. www.stuff.co.nz...

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2645 days ago

Poll: Do you still use a landline?

Reporter The Hutt News

Thanks for your thoughts everyone! Comments are now closed.
We're doing a story on landline phones: who still has them? Are they extinct technology or still an important part of life?
We'd love you to take our wee poll and comment if you like!
[Remember to mark your comment NFP if you … View more
Thanks for your thoughts everyone! Comments are now closed.
We're doing a story on landline phones: who still has them? Are they extinct technology or still an important part of life?
We'd love you to take our wee poll and comment if you like!
[Remember to mark your comment NFP if you don't want it appearing in print]

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Do you still use a landline?
  • 68.8% Yes, I do have a landline phone
    68.8% Complete
  • 31.2% No, I do not have a landline phone
    31.2% Complete
417 votes
2641 days ago

Get decorating with these great deals from Resene

Resene

Doing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the … View moreDoing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the Resene website or while you’re in store. Find out more

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2641 days ago

The Three Altos - A Viola Spectacular

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

An evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform Boris Pigovat's exquisite "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's extraordinary "Lady Walton's Garden", … View moreAn evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform Boris Pigovat's exquisite "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's extraordinary "Lady Walton's Garden", rich with Argentinean flavour, rhythms and excitement - don't be surprised if it breaks into some tango dancing - anything is possible!

Roger Myers (USA) opens the programme with Schumann's enchanting "Fairy Tale Pictures" and Roger Benedict (Australia) closes with Walton’s viola concerto. In collaboration with our incredible NZSO this promises to be an unforgettable event and a New Zealand cultural highlight of the year.

Michael Fowler Centre 7.30pm, September 4, 2017.

Visit the 44th International Viola Congress website.
Book now

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2643 days ago

There is still time left to register for our youth panel

The Team from Ministry of Education

Register your interest for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education. If you’re aged between 14 and 18 years old, or know someone who is, then encourage them to get involved.

Registrations are open until Sunday 3 September. You can register HERE. #myeducationmyvoice

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2643 days ago

Lower Hutt's BIGGEST EVER bedding show

Beds R Us Lower Hutt & Sleepyhead

Hi Neighbours. Beds R Us Lower Hutt Clearance Outlet in conjunction with Sleepyhead invites you to the BIGGEST EVER bedding show. Lowest prices ever and up to 50% off RRP. Go into the draw to win $500 for coming along. 4 days only - Thursday to Sunday 31st August - 3rd September.

Visit us at … View more
Hi Neighbours. Beds R Us Lower Hutt Clearance Outlet in conjunction with Sleepyhead invites you to the BIGGEST EVER bedding show. Lowest prices ever and up to 50% off RRP. Go into the draw to win $500 for coming along. 4 days only - Thursday to Sunday 31st August - 3rd September.

Visit us at Level 1, Westfield Queensgate Lower Hutt.
See our specials!

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2644 days ago

Want $350 towards your winter power bill?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September … View more
To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September 2017.

Plus, because you're a valued Neighbourly member, we're giving you a bonus keyword so you can get an extra entry! Your bonus keyword is: SPECIAL

To enter, head to www.stuff.co.nz/DailyPower or text the keyword to 3444.
Find out more

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2645 days ago

Have your say on proposed fare changes

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We propose changing some Metlink fares and varying the region’s public transport plan. But first we want to hear your views.

View the document outlining the changes:
• On our website
• at our Wellington and Masterton offices
• or by calling 0800 801 700 for a copy.

Send your … View more
We propose changing some Metlink fares and varying the region’s public transport plan. But first we want to hear your views.

View the document outlining the changes:
• On our website
• at our Wellington and Masterton offices
• or by calling 0800 801 700 for a copy.

Send your submission here or complete the form in the consultation document. The deadline for submissions is 4pm Monday 18 September 2017. To learn more, come along to an information meeting. Times and locations are available here.
Fine out more

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2645 days ago

What issues are you voting on this election?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - … View more
There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - Neighbourly wants to hear what is affecting your vote.

Is it a local issue in your community or something across the region? or the country?

Maybe you've switched sides or remaining loyal to one party - whatever your decision, we want to know what issues you’d like your ideal government to focus on. Let us know by commenting below!

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2647 days ago

Could Wainuiomata take the top spot on the Wellington monopoly board? Tell us your thoughts!

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Wainuiomata appears to be in the running to take the most prestigious place on Wellington's version of Monopoly.
Facebook voting put the suburb among the three most popular choices, alongside The Roxy cinema, and the Bucket Fountain. What Hutt spots would you like to see on the board? Put … View more
Wainuiomata appears to be in the running to take the most prestigious place on Wellington's version of Monopoly.
Facebook voting put the suburb among the three most popular choices, alongside The Roxy cinema, and the Bucket Fountain. What Hutt spots would you like to see on the board? Put your case forward and, while you're at it, share your Monopoly stories. What piece did you play as? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not for Print)

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