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This week we feature a contribution from Simon Woolf.
"Kaka, were essentially extinct here in Wellington for over 100 years. Then in 2002 a small group was translocated to our fenced sanctuary Zealandia. Now Kaka fly freely around the CBD. There are approximately 1000 birds now, each with … View moreThis week we feature a contribution from Simon Woolf.
"Kaka, were essentially extinct here in Wellington for over 100 years. Then in 2002 a small group was translocated to our fenced sanctuary Zealandia. Now Kaka fly freely around the CBD. There are approximately 1000 birds now, each with its own personality.
They now also breed outside of Zealandia, and are seen throughout the city. These clever parrots are such entertainers, and are a photographers dream.?
The worst flood in living memory in the Hutt Valley was in Christmas 1976, with 153 millimetres recorded in 24 hours at Avalon
The floods caused $19 million of damage, which amounted to $145.5m in 2015.
We are looking for people who remember the flood, particularly someone who is in the same … View moreThe worst flood in living memory in the Hutt Valley was in Christmas 1976, with 153 millimetres recorded in 24 hours at Avalon
The floods caused $19 million of damage, which amounted to $145.5m in 2015.
We are looking for people who remember the flood, particularly someone who is in the same house. We would love to hear your memories.
Please contact ethan.teora@stuff.co.nz
Previously unemployed and struggling with anxiety, Jack found a new path after joining the Toroa Career Navigator programme run by Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough.
Through the programme, he discovered his passion for the viticulture industry and was able to secure a cadetship opportunity … View morePreviously unemployed and struggling with anxiety, Jack found a new path after joining the Toroa Career Navigator programme run by Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough.
Through the programme, he discovered his passion for the viticulture industry and was able to secure a cadetship opportunity with the help of his mentors and programme coordinator.
Now, almost six months into his job, he feels more confident and is grateful for the support he has received. Jack encourages other young people if given the opportunity to take the course and give things a go.
Find out more about the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
This week we feature a picture from Rosa Marie.
"A very enjoyable afternoon spent in Pāuatahanui Inlet capturing my feathered friends, including my beloved Kōtare."
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Happy Mother’s Day
Serious question time :- also potential trigger alert ....
Water Services - all councils:-
We the community have paid in good faith, the value the officials have set for the cost to provide and maintain the services. There are specific lines in the rates invoices and information provided by said … View moreSerious question time :- also potential trigger alert ....
Water Services - all councils:-
We the community have paid in good faith, the value the officials have set for the cost to provide and maintain the services. There are specific lines in the rates invoices and information provided by said councils to state as such.
When a service provider is paid for a service are we not entitled to have that service provided? - if it was a cleaner for your home? a mechanic for your car? or the accountant for your business? if you have paid you have a right to that service being delivered as advertised - agreed??
If that service is not delivered - we also have rights to have the issues rectified or the full services delivered at no further cost - agreed? There are usually rules around this for all businesses and operations.
Why should our councils be exempt from any culpability in the failure to provide the services they have offered, charged for, and have been paid to provide?
Collectively we the public are the employer of the councils and pay for the services they advise they can provide.
If we the aggrieved in these transactions actually band together - would we not have more collective power to enforce such actions required to ensure the power to get these services actioned and done as per what we have all collectively paid for?
I suggest we all duly keep paying the rates invoices as set - MINUS anything to do with the water part - reset any auto payments and deduct anything stated as gwrc or water services - until such time as our collective councils have enacted the services they have been already paid for to provide.
And yes there is a "fix" to some of the issues all will say is that WW cant get around the leaks fast enough - so the suggestion is to subcontract to the local plumbing firms who have the capability to do the work - remove a huge bunch of red tape around that process and get people out fixing pipes - if WW obviously does not have the capacity - the councils need to get other contractors in.
WW is only another arm of our collective councils - whole sale owned by our 6 council orgs in the Wgtn region and paid profits to exist. Let some local businesses get some work and get the job done!
Collectively we have the power to ensure our councils behave in the manner in which they were voted to be there.
Kia ora,
Daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday morning, so don’t forget to change your clocks back one hour. Even though the days are growing shorter and the nights longer, there is still time to get out and about to meet with friends and acquaintances. Today's eNewsletter lists a … View moreKia ora,
Daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday morning, so don’t forget to change your clocks back one hour. Even though the days are growing shorter and the nights longer, there is still time to get out and about to meet with friends and acquaintances. Today's eNewsletter lists a number of pop-up hubs for seniors throughout the Wellington Region with morning/afternoon tea or coffee or light lunch, where you can have a cuppa and a bit of a chin wag with old and new friends. See you there..
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As the nonprofit, low-fee KiwiSaver provider, our mission is to provide a better choice for Kiwis. We’re about making members wealthier, not lining shareholder pockets.
So we’ve just announced our 5th fee cut in 5 years. From 1 April, we’re lowering our total fund charge to 0.30% across … View moreAs the nonprofit, low-fee KiwiSaver provider, our mission is to provide a better choice for Kiwis. We’re about making members wealthier, not lining shareholder pockets.
So we’ve just announced our 5th fee cut in 5 years. From 1 April, we’re lowering our total fund charge to 0.30% across our Conservative, Balanced and Growth KiwiSaver Funds and our diversified investment funds. Says Sam Stubbs, Simplicity MD: “Being a KiwiSaver manager involves huge economies of scale. Fee cuts in our industry should be frequent, but they aren’t.”
Simplicity believes in passing on the benefits of scale to our members – and we’re on track for further fee cuts in the future. Check out more details on our blog now!
This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?
… View moreThis Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?
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Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.
For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....… View moreNeighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.
For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....
Please invite those on your street and in your neighbourhood who might be interested (it's not just for rural folk, although those of you in rural communities might be particularly interested).
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