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Is your child feeling a little lost about what direction they should take next year? Are they hands on, love to be physical and need a challenge?
Mana College offers a full time course for students interested in the NZ Army, Navy, Airforce or Police. It caters for up to 20 students ranging in … View moreIs your child feeling a little lost about what direction they should take next year? Are they hands on, love to be physical and need a challenge?
Mana College offers a full time course for students interested in the NZ Army, Navy, Airforce or Police. It caters for up to 20 students ranging in age from 16 years. It is ideally suited for students who want to enter the New Zealand Defence Force or similar occupations and supports continued learning, NCEA Level 1 to Level 3 (including numeracy and literacy).
It also offers students the opportunity to engage with and grow in a climate that instills personal discipline and a high regard for others. Students will develop both teamwork and leadership skills, and a determination to master physical and mental challenges, preparing them for an independent thinking future. Please be aware that places are limited.
If more information please email Dave Prosser, Director Services Academy
email: davep@mana.school.nz
Wellington Police have advised that missing 17 year-old Caley has been found safe and well. Thank you to the community for all your help.
Did you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always… View moreDid you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always checking, cleaning, then drying any equipment that comes into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time.
“We are really thrilled... It’s not just a win for us but for the whole community. We’ve just facilitated it.” Read about these amazing greenthumbs and find out how they turned a red zone into a thriving food forest for their entire neighbourhood.
This Thursday is late night shopping in Tawa with the added bonus of food trucks! The trucks will be parked in the carpark outside the Simon's Pharmacy from 5:30 to 7pm, grab some food and head on over to the Plaza to sit and eat it.
We'll be offering a selection of chutneys and … View moreThis Thursday is late night shopping in Tawa with the added bonus of food trucks! The trucks will be parked in the carpark outside the Simon's Pharmacy from 5:30 to 7pm, grab some food and head on over to the Plaza to sit and eat it.
We'll be offering a selection of chutneys and shortbread for tasting outside SoulyNZ and we'll be open until the crowds disappear so you can finish your Christmas shopping! There'll be lots of shops open late on Thursday, so come on down and make a night of it!
We have beautiful Christmas decorations, stockings and gift packs and loads of other NZ Made creations for you to complete your shopping and celebrate Christmas.
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off!
Discounts off the normal retail price at … View moreBuy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off!
Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 2 February 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
If you don't have a Resene DIY Card, sign up free online or while you are in store.
Happy decorating!
Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.
What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason … View moreHi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.
What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason you bought there?
If you can answer any of those questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name and details. Have a great day!
Virtuoso Strings concert at St.Andrews on the Terrace in Wellington on Saturday at 6pm. We have the lovely Clarissa Dunn from RNZ Concert as MC and soprano, as well as tenor LJ Crichton and bass Morgan King singing excerpts from the Messiah. Some Corelli, Vivaldi, and Vaughan Williams … View moreVirtuoso Strings concert at St.Andrews on the Terrace in Wellington on Saturday at 6pm. We have the lovely Clarissa Dunn from RNZ Concert as MC and soprano, as well as tenor LJ Crichton and bass Morgan King singing excerpts from the Messiah. Some Corelli, Vivaldi, and Vaughan Williams "Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis" will make this a memorable and beautiful concert just before Xmas – with NO carols :-)
UPDATE:
December 16
12.17pm
A Police spokesperson has informed Neighbourly that Caley has been found safe and well.
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Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 17-year-old Caley, who has been … View moreUPDATE:
December 16
12.17pm
A Police spokesperson has informed Neighbourly that Caley has been found safe and well.
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Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 17-year-old Caley, who has been missing since Sunday afternoon.
What you need to know:
- Caley left a Judgeford property on December 13, driving northbound in a green Daihatsu Sirion registration EPQ566.
- She was wearing a light blue/grey hooded sweatshirt and black leggings.
- She is around 168cm tall, medium build and has long blond hair.
Members of the public who have seen Caley or have any other information about where she might be, can call Police on 105 quoting file number 201214/7520.
Calling all mountain bikers, walkers, runners and general outdoors lovers!
We’ve developed a Draft Track Network Plan for Te Kopahou Reserve and we want to get your thoughts.
We need a plan that provides opportunities for people to get out and enjoy this rugged and wild reserve, while … View moreCalling all mountain bikers, walkers, runners and general outdoors lovers!
We’ve developed a Draft Track Network Plan for Te Kopahou Reserve and we want to get your thoughts.
We need a plan that provides opportunities for people to get out and enjoy this rugged and wild reserve, while protecting what makes it so special – your feedback is key to this.
Make sure you head online to wellington.govt.nz/te-kopahou, check out the draft plan and make a submission before 28 Feb.
This festive season let’s show our local businesses some love!
When we buy local, our money stays local. If there are more successful local businesses, there’s more revenue, and more job opportunities right here in our local communities.
Porirua businesses are amazing and offer a variety … View moreThis festive season let’s show our local businesses some love!
When we buy local, our money stays local. If there are more successful local businesses, there’s more revenue, and more job opportunities right here in our local communities.
Porirua businesses are amazing and offer a variety of quality goods, top-notch services and are awesome hospitality hosts.
If you’re looking to do some last-minute Christmas shopping or planning on having some fun over the summer break, why not choose to #LoveLocal and support our Porirua businesses.
To find out more about Porirua businesses visit poriruacity.govt.nz/businessdirectory or join
the Facebook group Love Local – Porirua.
Hello all,
Please see attached - pinecones for sale! Excellent addition to your Xmas decorations and wreaths, plus great for your fireplace too of course!
Please see the attached pics. These might be useful for you or someone else . Most of them are small to medium. Meterial is cotton and silk. All of them are in a Good condition and few tops I wore them very few times only . We also have one xl men size Kathmandu fleece jacket. Please pick them … View morePlease see the attached pics. These might be useful for you or someone else . Most of them are small to medium. Meterial is cotton and silk. All of them are in a Good condition and few tops I wore them very few times only . We also have one xl men size Kathmandu fleece jacket. Please pick them all at once . Cheers
Massey University's top 10 quotes of the year
“Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly.” – The Buchanan family in their music video that went viral during lockdown
* “When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke." – Judith Collins on how… View moreMassey University's top 10 quotes of the year
“Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly.” – The Buchanan family in their music video that went viral during lockdown
* “When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke." – Judith Collins on how people can tell whether she is joking or being serious
* “I am the orange face you can trust." – Orange-fronted parakeet requesting votes in Bird of the Year competition
* “There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today.” – Dr Ashley Bloomfield at press conferences throughout the year
* “The Aussies can have Russell Crowe, but they can’t have our buzzy bee.” – Simon Beattie after The Crown shifted the New Zealand buzzy bee scene to Australia
* “Let it be known these tears are not for you.” – Sara Qasem speaking to the Christchurch Mosque gunman in her victim impact statement
* “I did a little dance.” – Jacinda Ardern when asked how she reacted when New Zealand had zero active cases of Covid-19 for the first time
* “You're on mute.” – Most New Zealanders on Zoom from March 2020 onwards
* “Put your jazz cabbage away people.” – Hilary Barry on referendum results showing New Zealanders voted against legalising cannabis
* “It really highlights how three-ply soft we've become as a species.” – psychology professor Marc Wilson on stockpiling toilet paper during lockdown
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