Judgeford - Pauatahanui, Porirua

1656 days ago

The masked investigators

The Team from Wellington Water

200 meters off-road a stormwater sump overflows and makes a public walking track impassable.

A call goes out.

That call is answered. Tools are carried into the hills of Belmont, the sump cleared of blocked silt, and the track made safe again.

The masked investigators strike again.

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1656 days ago

'Mum and dad' landlords affected by law changes

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.

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1658 days ago

Free firewood

Glenys from Whitby

We have a fallen tree in the front yard at Raumati that needs cutting up.Anybody with a chainsaw who is willing to do this is welcome to the wood.
We have already cut the small branches off.

1656 days ago

Nominate a favourite local for a Local Like!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...

Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on… View more
Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...

Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on Neighbourly, or in your local paper. Plus you could win a bag of feijoas (or a $100 voucher to the business you nominate).
Nominate now

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1656 days ago

Mission Feedback – Join the conversation

Mission Feedback

As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.

Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.

Can New Zealand … View more
As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.

Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.

Can New Zealand do more to ensure that past, present and future service people - and their whānau – are recognised and supported?

Join the conversation now at missionfeedback.co.nz
Join now

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1657 days ago

The Support Centre is back open 🌼

Ione Slater from Cancer Society NZ - Kāpiti

We're now back in the office. If you'd like to drop in and see us, please be aware that there will be safety processes in place at the door.

We are mindful that cancer patients are still vulnerable to COVID-19 because of a weakened immune system. To help keep you safe, we invite you to … View more
We're now back in the office. If you'd like to drop in and see us, please be aware that there will be safety processes in place at the door.

We are mindful that cancer patients are still vulnerable to COVID-19 because of a weakened immune system. To help keep you safe, we invite you to phone ahead if you want to visit any of our offices in the next few weeks.

Perhaps your query might be able to be answered over the phone? For info, advice, or to arrange to speak with a counsellor, please contact our Cancer Information Helpline on 0800 CANCER (226 237) or email a nurse on info@cancersoc.org.nz.

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1657 days ago

Poll: Should you take your shoes off at the front door?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with … View more
Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with toilet paper over or under? cutlery up or down in the dishwasher? top sheet or no top sheet?, to name a few. Read more about the arguments for each and see how many people agree with you, here.

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Should you take your shoes off at the front door?
  • 64.5% Yes
    64.5% Complete
  • 5% No
    5% Complete
  • 30.5% Only in other people's homes if they ask
    30.5% Complete
583 votes
1657 days ago

⚠ PLANNED WATER OUTAGE – WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY BEATTIE CLOSE ⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

We are installing a new service into the water supply network in the area. This means we have to turn off the supply between 3:30pm and 7:30pm on Wednesday 20th May (tomorrow), affecting one commercial property in Beattie close, Kenepuru, with no impact on residential properties in the area. The … View moreWe are installing a new service into the water supply network in the area. This means we have to turn off the supply between 3:30pm and 7:30pm on Wednesday 20th May (tomorrow), affecting one commercial property in Beattie close, Kenepuru, with no impact on residential properties in the area. The water will be back on as soon as possible, but we recommend that those in the commercial property affected fill up some containers with water before 3:30pm and avoid running the dishwasher, washing machine etc. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

1657 days ago

A Marlborough Sounds getaway? Yes please.

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

How many of you have heard of Arapawa Island? If you've got 10 friends or family (remember those social distancing rules), it's only $35 a night for this island escape.

1657 days ago

Please support Mary Potter Hospice’s Annual Appeal

Mary Potter Hospice

This week over 1000 volunteers would have been out on the streets shaking buckets and collecting much needed funds for Mary Potter Hospice. But because of COVID-19 our important May 2020 Street Appeal can’t take place.

No matter what, our work at Mary Potter Hospice carries on, day and night, … View more
This week over 1000 volunteers would have been out on the streets shaking buckets and collecting much needed funds for Mary Potter Hospice. But because of COVID-19 our important May 2020 Street Appeal can’t take place.

No matter what, our work at Mary Potter Hospice carries on, day and night, week in and week out. Our care is always there, through every crisis and emergency.

Please help Mary Potter Hospice continue to provide its free-of-charge hospice care to people with a life-limiting illness in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti.

Please help us, help others and give generously this Annual Appeal .
Donate today

1658 days ago

Back your backyard

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

1659 days ago

Who else is sick of pen and paper or being asked to install another Phone App!

Glen from Paraparaumu

The Kapiti & Horowhenua FREE COVID-19 level-2 tracing register had been developed especially for our community

It's free for all local businesses!

You only need your phone or similar device.

Go to Business Support Network Kapiti and have a look!!!

www.bsn.nz...

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1659 days ago

Big shout out to our neighbours

New World

We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View more
We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.

Ngā mihi maioha.

#neighbourstogether
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