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Last November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more … View moreLast November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more relevant in the wake of COVID-19.
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Here at Stuff Travel, our team of journalists have been furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s best hidden gems. We've come across so many activities and places we never knew existed.
Typically, as soon as we report a great place on Stuff, the floodgates open. But … View moreHey neighbours,
Here at Stuff Travel, our team of journalists have been furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s best hidden gems. We've come across so many activities and places we never knew existed.
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Louie the Lion put smiles on many faces during a recent visit to Hutt Hospital as part of a Queensgate Shopping Centre initiative to provide some pre-Christmas cheer to children.
Louie handed out soft toys, puzzles and his new story book called Louie’s Big Adventure, which chronicles his travels … View moreLouie the Lion put smiles on many faces during a recent visit to Hutt Hospital as part of a Queensgate Shopping Centre initiative to provide some pre-Christmas cheer to children.
Louie handed out soft toys, puzzles and his new story book called Louie’s Big Adventure, which chronicles his travels throughout the region.
Queensgate engaged with the local community who voted on which locations Louie should visit while on his big adventure.
One of the lucky patients to get a book was nine-year-old Corbin Kelly.
Known as "Bart" Neroli Knight was a pioneer of women's rugby.
These days she is a primary school teacher and coaches juniors at the Waihi Athletic Rugby club.
In August, 1990 she set a record that will probably never be broken, when she became Black Fern no 28 at aged just 15 against… View moreKnown as "Bart" Neroli Knight was a pioneer of women's rugby.
These days she is a primary school teacher and coaches juniors at the Waihi Athletic Rugby club.
In August, 1990 she set a record that will probably never be broken, when she became Black Fern no 28 at aged just 15 against the Netherlands at the RugbyFest in Christchurch.
Neroli attended the Rugby World Cup in Cardiff in 1991, appearing the play-off for third against France. She next played for New Zealand in 1999, playing a test against against Canada in Palmerston North. She played her last test in 2001 but continued playing club rugby with success and for Wellington at rep level.
Clubs she was associated with include Stokes Valley, Petone and Hutt Old Boys Marist. It was not only her youthful international debut that makes Neroli unique.
She began playing in a boys team in Blenheim in 1982 when she was eight years old. She continued playing in boys teams and did so again at Hutt Valley High School.
In 2009, she married Waihi church pastor Benhur Matautia.
And how did she get that nickname? She made her international debut in 1990, the same year that Bart Simpson first appeared and with her spiky hair, she had a passing resemblance to the famous cartoon character.
Nicholas Sandle has achieve a remarkable milestone with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
The principal double bassist celebrated 50 years with the orchestra earlier this year and on Saturday night he retired.
Since starting as a trainee with the orchestra in February 1970, Sandle has played in … View moreNicholas Sandle has achieve a remarkable milestone with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
The principal double bassist celebrated 50 years with the orchestra earlier this year and on Saturday night he retired.
Since starting as a trainee with the orchestra in February 1970, Sandle has played in just about every corner of the country, recorded with Split Enz and given more than 2500 performances.
He is retiring to tend his Stokes Valley garden and to spend more time with his wife, and fellow musician, June Byng.
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He’s small, he’s blue and he has a sack of 28 amazing presents that need to be given away in the lead up to Christmas.
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Chaffinch/pahirini (Fringilla coelebs) are a common backyard bird with the male sporting a rusty-red breast and a steel-grey hood. They love a bit of bird seed and will quite happily feed with the sparrows. Interestingly, during the winter before they pair up for breeding, the males and females … View moreChaffinch/pahirini (Fringilla coelebs) are a common backyard bird with the male sporting a rusty-red breast and a steel-grey hood. They love a bit of bird seed and will quite happily feed with the sparrows. Interestingly, during the winter before they pair up for breeding, the males and females separate to hang out in little groups of their own sex - hence the Latin name "coelebs" meaning bachelor. They pair up in September with the male first establishing his territory (in my garden this is one side of the back lawn from the shed to the back deck) and commencing singing to attract his mate. I'm pleased to report that he was successful and his lady love has built a fine little nest in one of the camellias. When the chicks have fledged both parents will look after them and feed them. The pair will stay together until March when they will separate to join their own little same sex groups again. I read in a UK birding report that they usually keep the same partners for life, with the female returning to the same territory in Spring to find her mate. I couldn't find anything one way or another to say it was the same in New Zealand, but I assume it would be.
The kākāpō has been crowned Bird of the Year in an election that featured a delayed start, alliances, and voter fraud.
This is the flightless parrot’s second win, also taking the title in 2008.
Throughout the two-week voting period, the Antipodean Albatross topped the leaderboard with the most… View moreThe kākāpō has been crowned Bird of the Year in an election that featured a delayed start, alliances, and voter fraud.
This is the flightless parrot’s second win, also taking the title in 2008.
Throughout the two-week voting period, the Antipodean Albatross topped the leaderboard with the most number one votes.
But the kākāpō, the original “okay boomer” for the male’s deep booming call, bounded into the lead with most votes overall once the preferential voting system was applied.
Top 10
Kākāpō, Toroa/Antipodean Albatross, Kakaruia/Black Robin,Kārearea/New Zealand Falcon, Kererū, Pohowera/Banded Dotterel, Kākā, Ruru/Morepork, Whio/Blue Duck, Pīwakawaka/Fantail.
The yellow and black hihi, the only bird to mate face-to-face, won the endorsement of Adult Toy Megastore, and that of the Deputy Prime Minister, The Wellington City Council, the Wellington Phoenix football team, and the Central Pulse netball team.
Lower Hutt's inconic Avalon Studios tower is going to be converted into apartments.
Developer Ian Cassels is backing a $20m redevelopment of the Avalon Studios tower into a 68 unit apartment block.
Initially eight levels would be developed, each with five single and two double bedroom units. … View moreLower Hutt's inconic Avalon Studios tower is going to be converted into apartments.
Developer Ian Cassels is backing a $20m redevelopment of the Avalon Studios tower into a 68 unit apartment block.
Initially eight levels would be developed, each with five single and two double bedroom units. Another floor would be released later with 12 apartments.
While prices were yet to be finalised, single-bedroom units would be priced for first home buyers “in the $500,000s”.
My ideal home would have a big garden for me to explore and potter around while supervised.
I would suit a family that has had dogs before as I am a big boy with a bit of strength. I would love to go for walks with my new family and check out this wonderful country we live in.
When I have nothing… View moreMy ideal home would have a big garden for me to explore and potter around while supervised.
I would suit a family that has had dogs before as I am a big boy with a bit of strength. I would love to go for walks with my new family and check out this wonderful country we live in.
When I have nothing to do I have shown the ability to escape out of medium to high fencing so I need a plan to be contained during the day that doesn't involve being tied or tethered. Going to work with my new human companion would be great for me.
I am not suited to a home with/next to cats and other small animals or livestock.
If you are looking for a bigger dog that is pretty laid back then make an appointment to come and meet me.
Kids ask us for attention because they are learning how to navigate the world and build relationships - they need to be able to speak and be listened to so they can learn and grow. Challenge the #outdated rules - it’s time to shake off the old and reveal the new.
Brown material, 3 seater, cat has scratched the corners so damaged but still comfortable and has a lot of years left in it. Cannot deliver so you'd have to pick up.
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