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1176 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend: Bush robin/toutouwai

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.

"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it … View more
Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.

"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it doesn’t occur to them to be afraid. They have no armour on their personalities. If they were humans they would help you change your tyre and laugh about the experience.
They will stand on your shoes if you sit too long. And rummage inquiringly while you unpack your pack. I read once that the open-hearted will inherit the Earth. I hope it’s true – that it is better to be possibly hurt than hardened. But the open-hearted are often preyed upon by the ambitious. It might be why the robin is at risk and declining – he’s just a little too trusting of those that would eat him. Bushy Park, July 2021."

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1176 days ago

Movies to beat lockdown blues

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell… View more
Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell us what you have been watching?

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1176 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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1178 days ago

Are you supporting your local dairy?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hullo Neighbourly folk.
It is the second week of lockdown and no doubt some of you will have needed to pop out for milk or bread, or some other essential. Many of you will have shopped in that much loved institution, the dairy. We would love to hear you story about your local dairy and the people … View more
Hullo Neighbourly folk.
It is the second week of lockdown and no doubt some of you will have needed to pop out for milk or bread, or some other essential. Many of you will have shopped in that much loved institution, the dairy. We would love to hear you story about your local dairy and the people who run it. If possible, please post a picture.
Click on Read More to read a Stuff story from earlier this year on the importance of the local dairy.

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1176 days ago

10 Days Bay townhouses snapped up in 48 hours

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Listed Friday - gone by Sunday. These two- and three-bedroom townhouses in Days Bay were all sold off the plan within two days.

1176 days ago

Playing up plywood

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.

Find out how to create your own.

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1177 days ago

Gardening live chat on now!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,

It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.

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1180 days ago

Random acts of kindness

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, it can be frustrating being locked up at home. All around the country, however, people are looking after each other and trying to do their best in lockdown.
On Friday a Stuff photographer took this picture in Melrose (Wellington) of a nice message to a rubbish collector. … View more
Hi Neighbourly folk, it can be frustrating being locked up at home. All around the country, however, people are looking after each other and trying to do their best in lockdown.
On Friday a Stuff photographer took this picture in Melrose (Wellington) of a nice message to a rubbish collector. Please tell us about any acts of kindness you have observed in your neighbourhood.

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1178 days ago

Cancer doesn't stop, we won't either.

Cancer Society

COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services … View more
COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services to support New Zealanders going through cancer.
Learn more

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1180 days ago

SoulyNZ has Facemasks, Hand Sanitiser and Hand Care Packs

Trudy from SoulyNZ

We have a great range of functional and funky fabric Facemasks at SoulyNZ along with Hand Sanitiser that won't dry out your skin. Our Hand Cream from KD One will help take care of your hands while you are sanitising and washing frequently.

We have a range of soap from Kamuku that are all … View more
We have a great range of functional and funky fabric Facemasks at SoulyNZ along with Hand Sanitiser that won't dry out your skin. Our Hand Cream from KD One will help take care of your hands while you are sanitising and washing frequently.

We have a range of soap from Kamuku that are all natural, made locally and really moisturising, great for frequent hand washing as well as for using in the shower.

www.soulynz.co.nz...
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1178 days ago

Last week to nominate!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

We're in the last week of nominations for the 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. So come on, Wellington – who’s your New Zealander of the Year?

Tell us with a nomination! Nominations close 31 August.

Get in quick – www.nzawards.org.nz...

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1179 days ago

Nothing honey related this time.

Rod from Hive World Honey

Just something to cheer up those of us who are getting older!

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1179 days ago

Covid Sux's

James from Tawa

Hi all I don't normally post on here but after seeing the latest updates on covid cases it was to my horror that an infant under 1yr old has contracted this virus
This is not a rant more of a plea to stay home don't go anywhere unless for essential travel and everyone knows what that is… View more
Hi all I don't normally post on here but after seeing the latest updates on covid cases it was to my horror that an infant under 1yr old has contracted this virus
This is not a rant more of a plea to stay home don't go anywhere unless for essential travel and everyone knows what that is and sorry buying items from Facebook or neighborly is not classed as essential
Think of what the parents and the family of the boy or girl are going thru in this horrible and uncertain time

1181 days ago

SoulyNZ birthday week in Level 4 lockdown

Trudy from SoulyNZ

Hello neighbours! It was our first birthday at SoulyNZ last week and we should have been celebrating with our wonderful customers in person, instead we are at home with our families and celebrating quietly with them. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last year, we couldn't … View moreHello neighbours! It was our first birthday at SoulyNZ last week and we should have been celebrating with our wonderful customers in person, instead we are at home with our families and celebrating quietly with them. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last year, we couldn't have done it without you!

Our shop in Tawa is closed under Level 4 but you can always order online at any time. However, we can't ship your order until we get to Level 3, we'll be able to do contactless pick up at Level 3 too.

So to celebrate this week, we're giving all our customers a free gift when you spend $50 or more. It will be an extra surprise for you when you do get your order whether we courier it or you pick it up once that is possible. www.soulynz.co.nz...

Stay safe everyone!
Trudy & Kareen

1179 days ago

Celebrating your birthday in lockdown

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lockdown and birthdays are two words that do not go well together.
Children love celebrating their birthday but with social distancing and bubbles birthday parties are no go under lockdown.
When Emery Maclean​ set out on her morning lockdown walk with mum Abby Vogel​ and big sister Avah​ she… View more
Lockdown and birthdays are two words that do not go well together.
Children love celebrating their birthday but with social distancing and bubbles birthday parties are no go under lockdown.
When Emery Maclean​ set out on her morning lockdown walk with mum Abby Vogel​ and big sister Avah​ she quickly realised this one was extra special.
Within minutes the 4-year-old spotted a collection of balloons tied to a gate – and the shocked girl was told by her mum they were for her birthday.
It is lovely to see neighbours pitching in to help the youngster. If you have a birthday or a especial anniversary (wedding, 21st etc), have you thought about how you are going to celebrate it?

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