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Christmas is coming early to the CBD, with a weekend parking special being offered at Clifton Car Park from this weekend, Saturday 14 November.
The car park can be entered via The Terrace and has easy access to Lambton Quay and the Cable Car – perfect for a spot of Christmas shopping.
There is… View moreChristmas is coming early to the CBD, with a weekend parking special being offered at Clifton Car Park from this weekend, Saturday 14 November.
The car park can be entered via The Terrace and has easy access to Lambton Quay and the Cable Car – perfect for a spot of Christmas shopping.
There is also free parking for motorcycles and scooters on the first floor of the main building.
This signals the start of our festive season which launches next week - stay tuned!
For more info, visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
This weeks, I am using a story I wrote about cycling promoter Jorge Sandoval in 2017. I hope you enjoy it.
Cyclist Jorge Sandoval has a story that deserves to be widely known.
Recently, he was honoured with a Lifetime Service Award by Cycling New Zealand.
In the nearly quarter of a century I have … View moreThis weeks, I am using a story I wrote about cycling promoter Jorge Sandoval in 2017. I hope you enjoy it.
Cyclist Jorge Sandoval has a story that deserves to be widely known.
Recently, he was honoured with a Lifetime Service Award by Cycling New Zealand.
In the nearly quarter of a century I have been a journalist, I have been lucky to meet many interesting people.
But one person who will always stand out is Jorge.
I first met him when he came to the Hutt News looking for publicity for the Tour of Wellington.
Over time, I got to know him well and understand his fascinating story, including his time in a Chilean concentration camp.
Initially, he did not want to talk about when he was thrown into the camp by the Pinochet regime aged 19. He was tortured and saw many fellow prisoners die.
One of the few prisoners to survive the camp, he began a remarkable journey that would ultimately lead to Lower Hutt.
He fled to Argentina and in 1976 came to New Zealand as a refugee.
His first job was working in a Petone factory where the workers treated him as if he was "dumb" because he could not speak English.
Trying to blend in, he picked up some of the words his fellow workers used, including the F...word.
Much to his embarrassment, the Chilean ambassador had to explain its meaning.
Jorge found refuge in cycling and once he joined a club, he soon flourished and was good enough to represent New Zealand.
The lack of local events to ride in eventually annoyed him so much, he set up the Tour of Wellington. It would become an international event.
Jorge lived for cycling and what he regarded as Kiwis' indifference to the sport infuriated him.
When retailers in Lower Hutt and Petone complained about streets being closed for the Tour, he was blunt in his assessment that they were small-minded and lacked vision.
As I got to know him he opened up about his time in the concentration camp.
He was never bitter and his ability to move on was commendable.
Jorge deserves his recent recognition but at a time when some people oppose New Zealand taking refugees, he serves as a reminder as to why we should be generous as a country.
Forty-one years after starting work in a Petone factory, Jorge is a highly successful promoter. He has helped family members settle here, runs his own business and has organised more than 30 international cycling tours.
That is pretty good for a bloke who arrived in our country with nothing but a good attitude.
A very fluffy grey, white and cream cat has been visiting our property at 154 Gorge Road for the past couple of months. It is quite shy and makes no attempt to approach us or enter the house but we do think it has been a pet and not a random stray. It has recently taken to hiding and sleeping in … View moreA very fluffy grey, white and cream cat has been visiting our property at 154 Gorge Road for the past couple of months. It is quite shy and makes no attempt to approach us or enter the house but we do think it has been a pet and not a random stray. It has recently taken to hiding and sleeping in our shed, which is a worry if we were to be away for a couple of days. When we saw it yesterday, it was limping, so now concerned for its welfare.
Please let us know if it could be yours or belong to someone close by. Or even to somebody who has moved away.
Haven't managed to get a photo, but still trying.
Hi Neighbourly folk, this is an easy one.
Who are these gentlemen and what is the significance of the picture?
Hi Kāpiti Neighbourly folk, do not forget to put Saturday December 5 into your diary.
The Kāpiti Food Fair is back and organisers says it has also ready reached its full capacity of stallholders.
Alan Tristram says Police and Waka Kotahi are appealing to local drivers to slow down and make our streets safer.
This is part of Road Safety Week, and I back their efforts 100%. Let's hope they can do something about the dangerous roads at Raumati Beach. More bit.ly...
Hi Neighbours,
Chicken and chips are proving to be a popular addition to Four Square Waikanae Beach, don't forget to come in and try them!
Despite the bad early morning weather last Saturday we had a fantastic time meeting with members of the community at the Pāuatahanui Lamb & Calf Day.
We had conversations with over 300 people about sediment in our streams, riparian planting, wetlands, pest plants, pest animals and native … View moreDespite the bad early morning weather last Saturday we had a fantastic time meeting with members of the community at the Pāuatahanui Lamb & Calf Day.
We had conversations with over 300 people about sediment in our streams, riparian planting, wetlands, pest plants, pest animals and native planting.
Kids got to play with our catchment model to learn about sediment, streams, gullies and wetlands. We did trapping demonstrations and swapped weeds from gardens with gorgeous native plants! 🌱
Meet Sydney from Napier. His owner, Lisa Brownlee, says he enjoys the warmer weather.
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz
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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This month we're asking our communities 4 big questions. Your responses will help inform decisions about where to focus Council activity over the next 20 years.
Our first question for you is: What matters most in your community as we navigate through this global pandemic.
Watch this video … View moreThis month we're asking our communities 4 big questions. Your responses will help inform decisions about where to focus Council activity over the next 20 years.
Our first question for you is: What matters most in your community as we navigate through this global pandemic.
Watch this video to hear what some Kāpiti Coast locals have to say about this - you may spot some familiar faces. Have your say and learn more at whatmattersmost.kapiticoast.govt.nz or visit your local library or Council service centre.
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."
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