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Hey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty … View moreHey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty shearwaters, kākāriki, aka red-crowned parakeet, numerous skinks, and on the way back a spotted shag near the Days Bay wharf.
All three birds are new species for me. I'm afraid I have no idea what sort of skink this is, I think common skink, but it has a dark iris? Suggestions from those in the know much appreciated - I'm going cross-eyed trying to work it out on the internet.
Funny story, both Chris and I thought this was a railway spike holding up the wood on the edge of the step, then Chris said "wait, that spike has little hands."
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We have a great newsletter for you this week. mailchi.mp...
Freshen up on driving with a Staying Safe Workshop. Join us for a free get together for a light lunch, cuppa tea and good company at one of our monthly Pop-up Hubs in Seatoun or Linden. Check out the Sleep Presentation at… View moreHello Everyone,
We have a great newsletter for you this week. mailchi.mp...
Freshen up on driving with a Staying Safe Workshop. Join us for a free get together for a light lunch, cuppa tea and good company at one of our monthly Pop-up Hubs in Seatoun or Linden. Check out the Sleep Presentation at Rita Angus in Kilbirnie, to get tips on healthy sleeping and improve leg strength, balance and flexibility at one of our Steady As You GO classes.
We have a funny Poem in "Your Voice" written by DJ Bradley. Test your general knowledge and whip up a delicious panzanella salad in our "Entertainment" section.
We hope you enjoy and stay safe x
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View moreTo celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Helen Woolner was a student at Porirua College and at the age of 16 found herself pregnant. Instead of staying at home to care for her baby, Helen enrolled in He Huarahi Tamariki (HHT), the school for teenage mums founded by Susan Baragwanath in Porirua.
Helen was this week’s guest speaker and… View moreHelen Woolner was a student at Porirua College and at the age of 16 found herself pregnant. Instead of staying at home to care for her baby, Helen enrolled in He Huarahi Tamariki (HHT), the school for teenage mums founded by Susan Baragwanath in Porirua.
Helen was this week’s guest speaker and told us about her family and her achievements. Her decision to continue her education was critical and eventually led to a PhD and a career in research.
After four years at HHT, a helping hand came in 2005, when our club awarded Helen a scholarship to study for a BSc. at Victoria University. She told us that the scholarship inspired her to work hard, so as not to let us down. After that, she did a Masters's degree and then a PhD, also at Victoria.
Helen’s field of work is the study of natural products, and more recently traditional medicines, for which she was awarded a Post-doctoral fellowship by the Health Research Council.
Many useful compounds have their origins in nature, which equips various species to defend themselves from predators and diseases. Examples are morphine, penicillin, and Taxol, a chemotherapy drug that comes from the bark of the yew tree.
Helen is focussing on the science behind traditional medicines, especially those coming from the Pacific.
She is one of many women who have graduated from HHT and gone on to great success. Besides having a strong intellect, Helen has a philosophy of hard work and self-reliance which is plain to see.
Now she is Doctor Helen Woolner, and in demand as an inspirational speaker.
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(If on mobile, click your profile… View moreThe Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:
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The all new Isuzu is a must see, and some of the first delivery has just landed.
This is the first all-new D-Max in 8 years. It’s been redeveloped from top to bottom and sets a new benchmark for reliability, comfort and safety. In fact, it’s New Zealand’s safest ute.
Come and test … View moreThe all new Isuzu is a must see, and some of the first delivery has just landed.
This is the first all-new D-Max in 8 years. It’s been redeveloped from top to bottom and sets a new benchmark for reliability, comfort and safety. In fact, it’s New Zealand’s safest ute.
Come and test drive one today. Get a free towbar when you buy one before the end of October.
Call Francois now on 04 237 0692 or 027 540 0058.
See the D-Max at our Porirua Showroom 10 Titahi Bay Rd, Porirua.
Porirua City’s annual Cemeteries Week begins this Saturday, with free guided walks offering insights into the city’s heritage and history. Local iwi, war veterans, settlers and politicians who helped forge Porirua City are all part of the history buried in our cemeteries at Pāuatahanui Burial … View morePorirua City’s annual Cemeteries Week begins this Saturday, with free guided walks offering insights into the city’s heritage and history. Local iwi, war veterans, settlers and politicians who helped forge Porirua City are all part of the history buried in our cemeteries at Pāuatahanui Burial Ground and Porirua Cemetery.
Events:
Saturday 31 October, 10am Military guided walk at Porirua Cemetery
Saturday 7 November, 10am Settlers and tragedies guided walk at Porirua Cemetery
Saturday 7 November, 12–2pm Whenua Tapu Cemetery open day with guest florist and stonemason
Saturday 7 November, 2pm Guided history walk at Pāuatahanui Burial Ground
Follow: Facebook / Twitter
Visit: poriruacity.govt.nz
Call: (04) 237 5089
Steady as You Go classes improve:
Balance and leg strength
Flexibility
General fitness and wellbeing
And are a great way to meet new people.
Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises, and take around an hour. They are ideal for complete beginners, are ongoing and… View moreSteady as You Go classes improve:
Balance and leg strength
Flexibility
General fitness and wellbeing
And are a great way to meet new people.
Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises, and take around an hour. They are ideal for complete beginners, are ongoing and you can find out how you’ve improved over your first 10 weeks.
KHANDALLAH Tuesdays at 11am
St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah
LOWER HUTT Wednesdays at 11am
Knox Church, 574 High St, Boulcott, Lower Hutt
For more locations, visit www.acwellington.org.nz...
Join us for this free event where there will be a light lunch, a cuppa and some friendly chats at the monthly hub.
Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.
The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and … View moreHerobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.
The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and The Nile from October 2019 to October 2020
If you have one of these forks/spoons and the date stamp is marked 2019 or earlier (or no date stamp is shown), the company advises to stop using the product and contact Bloom and Grow NZ to organise for a gift voucher to the same value.
Gordon Llewellyn is a name you have probably never heard off but he played a pivotal role in the birth of the Special Olympics movement in New Zealand.
In 1983, he and three other Hutt athletes – Colin Bailey, Peter Spijkerman and Brent Busby – made history when they attended the Summer Special… View moreGordon Llewellyn is a name you have probably never heard off but he played a pivotal role in the birth of the Special Olympics movement in New Zealand.
In 1983, he and three other Hutt athletes – Colin Bailey, Peter Spijkerman and Brent Busby – made history when they attended the Summer Special Olympics in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The trip was organised by Grant Quinn, who later said Gordon Llewellyn proved the perfect poster boy for the Special Olympics movement in New Zealand.
Llewellyn was a larger than life character with a bold personality and a fascination with the TV character Magnum PI.
Years later Quinn recalled the flight over and an announcement that came over the intercom.
"This is your captain speaking … I have a very special passenger with me in the cockpit. His name is Gordon Llewellyn from New Zealand."
Llewellyn quickly took over the microphone and proceeded to entertain the whole plane.
"Next minute Gordon was asking, or should I say demanding, that everybody on board give the team a rousing three cheers to wish the team a successful time in Baton Rouge," recalled Quinn.
The team performed well at the Olympics and athletes returned home heroes, proudly wearing their medals for weeks to make sure nobody missed their success.
Llewellyn died in August 2014 and Quinn gave the eulogy. He told mourners that Llewellyn and the other three Hutt swimmers had changed the public's perception of the intellectually disabled.
They had helped win mainstream acceptance and played a key role in promoting an organisation that now had more than 7000 active members.
The Gazley Nissan team would like to introduce you to Nissan Future Value. This tailored finance solution lets you keep your options open at the end of your vehicle loan term and guarantees the price that you can sell it for.
You simply pick your vehicle, pick your loan term and put down your … View moreThe Gazley Nissan team would like to introduce you to Nissan Future Value. This tailored finance solution lets you keep your options open at the end of your vehicle loan term and guarantees the price that you can sell it for.
You simply pick your vehicle, pick your loan term and put down your deposit. Then at the end of the term, you can either upgrade, retain or return your vehicle, and rest assured that your future is sorted. And with payments from as little as $99 per week, there has never been a better time to upgrade your vehicle. (finance terms and conditions apply).
Flood risk map meetings start tomorrow 🌊
A reminder that we'd like to hear your experiences, and observations of flooding in your area.
If you can't make this meeting, we have three more sessions being held shortly as detailed in the image below.
Tomorrow's meeting details are … View moreFlood risk map meetings start tomorrow 🌊
A reminder that we'd like to hear your experiences, and observations of flooding in your area.
If you can't make this meeting, we have three more sessions being held shortly as detailed in the image below.
Tomorrow's meeting details are 👇
🗓 Wednesday 28 October
⏰ 6pm - 8pm
📍 Massey University, Entry A
Fun-n-gala time! Are you keen to do your bit to improve the health of the Pauatahanui inlet?
Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November. Find out how you can improve the health of our waterways in the Pauatahanui area and inlet. Your efforts can boost … View moreFun-n-gala time! Are you keen to do your bit to improve the health of the Pauatahanui inlet?
Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November. Find out how you can improve the health of our waterways in the Pauatahanui area and inlet. Your efforts can boost biodiversity and reduce sediment levels in our streams through erosion control and planting. Staff will be available to offer advice and help find out if your property could get funding assistance.
Bring along a weed from your garden and swap it for a free native plant. And loads of fun for the kids! We will have a catchment model at our stall for kids to experiment and learn about sediment, streams, gullies and wetlands. See you soon.
Hi,
Want some free dining room chairs? I have 4 ready for pick-up. Note, they are not that comfy and one of them has a back that needs a little repair (the one in the photo). They can also come with 4 chair covers (see the one in the back of the photo with the grey/white/black lined covers).
… View moreHi,
Want some free dining room chairs? I have 4 ready for pick-up. Note, they are not that comfy and one of them has a back that needs a little repair (the one in the photo). They can also come with 4 chair covers (see the one in the back of the photo with the grey/white/black lined covers).
Cheers,
Angela
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