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Hey neighbours, how do you feel about the changes to building consent rules for low-risk home projects?
The government says the change will save homeowners time and money, but pro builder and The Block NZ foreman Peter Wolfkamp, is advising caution if you're planning a DIY sleep-out or … View moreHey neighbours, how do you feel about the changes to building consent rules for low-risk home projects?
The government says the change will save homeowners time and money, but pro builder and The Block NZ foreman Peter Wolfkamp, is advising caution if you're planning a DIY sleep-out or office. Find out why, here.
In pushing back the demolition of the old Town Hall, Masterton District Council has agreed to build …
Coronavirus won’t be keeping the region's biggest air festival grounded with dates for the next even…
Sometimes a low-tech tool is the answer.
A blocked stormwater pipe in Titahi Bay led to a CCTV investigation, which identified a blockage about 7 meters from the manhole cover. A water jetter was winched through the pipe and cleared out cans, bottles, Lego blocks and other bits of plastic, but a … View moreSometimes a low-tech tool is the answer.
A blocked stormwater pipe in Titahi Bay led to a CCTV investigation, which identified a blockage about 7 meters from the manhole cover. A water jetter was winched through the pipe and cleared out cans, bottles, Lego blocks and other bits of plastic, but a tangle of roots seen on the screen wouldn’t budge.
Here we have Servicepersons Grayson (at the back holding the handle) and Tito using a corkscrew extended to 7 meters to clear roots out of the pipe.
I'm writing a story about CCTV security cameras on homes, what's the best system, how to install them, and whether or not they're a useful deterrent.
I wondered what you thought about private security cameras. Are they good for the neighbourhood? Or a sign troubled communities?
If … View moreI'm writing a story about CCTV security cameras on homes, what's the best system, how to install them, and whether or not they're a useful deterrent.
I wondered what you thought about private security cameras. Are they good for the neighbourhood? Or a sign troubled communities?
If you've got a strong opinion about them, drop me a line and let me know what you think.
Ryman’s Peace of Mind guarantees provide a little certainty in your retirement. Our affordable base weekly fee is fixed for life*, our deferred management fee is capped at 20 per cent, one of the lowest around, and villages provide independent living, assisted living and a full range of care … View moreRyman’s Peace of Mind guarantees provide a little certainty in your retirement. Our affordable base weekly fee is fixed for life*, our deferred management fee is capped at 20 per cent, one of the lowest around, and villages provide independent living, assisted living and a full range of care options. These are just some of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
*Some conditions apply.
Visit our website to find the village that’s right for you.
Featherston Booktown’s bookshops are staging “Burst Your Bubble with Books” promotions over Queen’s Birthday Weekend 30 May – 1 June. Each of the six bookshops is preparing individual programmes involving discounts, readings and other activities.
Replenish your bedside reading stacks, … View moreFeatherston Booktown’s bookshops are staging “Burst Your Bubble with Books” promotions over Queen’s Birthday Weekend 30 May – 1 June. Each of the six bookshops is preparing individual programmes involving discounts, readings and other activities.
Replenish your bedside reading stacks, which will have been depleted during the lockdown!
The six bookshops are The Dickensian Bookshop, Featherston Ferret, For the Love of Books, Messines Books: Military History, Loco Café & Books and Mr Feather’s Den.
Stay active and strong with older adult strength and balance classes.
The Community Strength & Balance page on the Sport Wellington website has information about a variety of online and in-person classes which are run by local instructors and designed to help you improve your strength and … View moreStay active and strong with older adult strength and balance classes.
The Community Strength & Balance page on the Sport Wellington website has information about a variety of online and in-person classes which are run by local instructors and designed to help you improve your strength and balance.
Classes are part of the Live Stronger for Longer movement which aims to help people remain healthy, active and independent as they age and include Tai Chi, Pilates, seated exercise and more.
They are available for anyone to try so give one a go today!
Queens Birthday weekend a great time to get in the garden, contact us for Organic Mulch, Compost or Top Soil 🌱
Also the perfect time to stock up the woodshed, we have Ready to Burn Firewood.
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Attempts to save the country's second oldest rugby club has sparked a war of words between neighbour…
Enjoy a 0% interest rate when you pay 1/3 deposit, another 1/3 in 12 months time and the final 1/3 in 24 months. This great offer is available across the entire range of new Honda models and ends on 31st May 2020. Ts and Cs apply.
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From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to #backyourbackyard
We are looking for feedback from Neighbourly members throughout New Zealand on their health and wellbeing - and whether they saw our recent programme with TVNZ, Healthy For Life.
We'd love you to take our survey. It'll only take a couple of minutes.
We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.
We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) … View moreWe're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.
We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) you'll know you're helping a proudly local company.
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