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Competition time! We are celebrating the successful launch of our Family Story Service. We want you to share in the joy, with the chance to win a free family story session worth $275. Two are up for grabs!
We know you can video record your Mum and Dad's life story. But life is busy and … View moreCompetition time! We are celebrating the successful launch of our Family Story Service. We want you to share in the joy, with the chance to win a free family story session worth $275. Two are up for grabs!
We know you can video record your Mum and Dad's life story. But life is busy and often we leave things too late. As professional researchers, we take care of this for you. We make a video keepsake of your loved one telling their story.
To enter, comment below and tell us why family stories matter to you and your family. Be quick, entries close Friday, September 1st, 2017.
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Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over State Highway 58 this weekend, or consider taking alternative routes, as work starts (weather permitting) on the tie-in between the existing road and the new Haywards Interchange.
The work was scheduled for earlier this … View moreMotorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over State Highway 58 this weekend, or consider taking alternative routes, as work starts (weather permitting) on the tie-in between the existing road and the new Haywards Interchange.
The work was scheduled for earlier this month but was postponed because of a poor weather forecast.
Significant delays are likely while work is carried out between 7pm on Friday August 25 and 7pm Sunday August 27.
Stop-go traffic management will be in place between Hugh Duncan St and SH 2.
Wellington Transport System Manager, Mark Owen says the work is needed to construct the new road alignment that will connect State Highway 58 and State Highway 2 at the interchange. Once completed, the route will be safer, smoother and more resilient.
“We try to minimise delays to traffic where we can, however it is unavoidable due to the reconstruction of the existing road, and we need to finish this work as quickly as possible. We are encouraging people to use an alternative route if at all possible over the weekend, as there could be significant delays with SH 58 down to one lane, while crews are working. Please bear with us while we get it finished, and then we can all look forward to enjoying the benefits of this new infrastructure.”
Crews will be working day and night with stop/go traffic management in place at all times. The work is weather dependent, so please keep an eye on the NZTA Twitter and Facebook pages, and pay attention to the electronic message boards in the area. “If wet weather strikes we will reschedule the work to a weekend when fine weather is forecast.”
Its doors have been open through rain, hail and snow for 45 years, but now a power cut will force Upper Hutt wildlife park Staglands to close for a day this month.
The business had been open every day except Christmas Day since 1972, office manager Celeste Digby-Smith said.
Wellington ...
Don't miss out on the annual Dominion Post Readers’ Rail tour this spring.
Boasting a 14-day rail and coach tour, the Dominion Post reader's Rail Tour will visit some of the North Island's most beautiful spots. Explore iconic gardens, world famous tea estates, vineyards, … View moreDon't miss out on the annual Dominion Post Readers’ Rail tour this spring.
Boasting a 14-day rail and coach tour, the Dominion Post reader's Rail Tour will visit some of the North Island's most beautiful spots. Explore iconic gardens, world famous tea estates, vineyards, museums of local history and much more.
Tickets are on sale now at dompost.co.nz/readerstour or email readersrailtour@dompost.co.nz for an information pack.
Tell us more about what you look forward to reading each week.
Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.
The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View moreAfghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.
The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.
1/SILVERSTREAM'S MCDONALD'S.Thoughts were that this was to be a state of the art McDonald's but instead its a boring boxy establishment. The burnt-down McDonald's on the same site was much better and came with a cafe garden.
2/ MONTERAY MOVIE COMPLEX. Comfortable theatres … View more1/SILVERSTREAM'S MCDONALD'S.Thoughts were that this was to be a state of the art McDonald's but instead its a boring boxy establishment. The burnt-down McDonald's on the same site was much better and came with a cafe garden.
2/ MONTERAY MOVIE COMPLEX. Comfortable theatres but services, high costs and lack lustre restaurant/cafe leave much to be desired.
3/ NEW RETAIL STORE IN CBD. This replacement for the burnt-down Hallensteins shop is just a single storey thus missing the opportunity to create apartments above the retail space and set-up the CBD for a mix of retail etc and accommodation/living quarters.
4/ THE MALL. Third rate and so does not provide for an exciting, creative and interesting place to visit that set's it apart from others.
Here's some food for thought. When we first moved to Trentham in 2003, it was possible to turn into Moonshine Road, as you come off the Hutt River-Moonshine bridge from the north bound lane of the motorway, until they put up the barrier in the middle of the motorway, because it was so … View moreHere's some food for thought. When we first moved to Trentham in 2003, it was possible to turn into Moonshine Road, as you come off the Hutt River-Moonshine bridge from the north bound lane of the motorway, until they put up the barrier in the middle of the motorway, because it was so dangerous crossing over the high velocity traffic flow of the south bound lane, to access entry into Moonshine Road.
But, if you take a walk under the eastern side of the Hutt River-Moonshine motorway bridge, you'll find only 2 or 3 low fences that block the route under the bridge, that could easily be removed and the route converted into an underpass, so that when you come off the Hutt River-Moonshine bridge from the north bound lane of the motorway, you would then move left into a slow-down lane that would next double back under the motorway bridge, and up onto Moonshine Road, thereby restoring the faster motorway travel we once all had ! The only thing that might be an obstacle is if there is less than 4.3 metres of clearance for trucks etc, but that could be overcome by either lowering the road slightly or else, you have a warning sign, and a warning portal, where any too high vehicle that passes through it, activates an alarm to tell it to turn around and use another route; eg Whakatiki St.
The underpass may be subject to flooding, but that is no different to the Pharazyn St/Melling bridge underpass in Lower Hutt, and we have some good concrete available these days !
An evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists with the NZSO. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform the NZ premiere of Boris Pigovat's achingly beautiful "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's … View moreAn evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists with the NZSO. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform the NZ premiere of Boris Pigovat's achingly beautiful "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's extraordinary "Lady Walton's Garden", rich with Argentinean flavour, rhythms and excitement - don't be surprised if it breaks into some tango dancing - anything is possible! Roger Myers (USA) will feature in Schumann's enchanting "Fairy Tale Pictures" and Roger Benedict (Australia) will feature in Walton’s Viola Concerto. This promises to be a New Zealand cultural highlight of the year.
Michael Fowler Centre 7.30pm, September 4, 2017.
Visit the 44th International Viola Congress website.
Hi all,
This format has been suggested by the Neighbourly Team, with Elesha's endorsement, as a method to include the whole Upper Valley when the need arises to be a united voice. Am hoping to get this up and running as a method to unite when necessary, and to keep everyone involved when … View moreHi all,
This format has been suggested by the Neighbourly Team, with Elesha's endorsement, as a method to include the whole Upper Valley when the need arises to be a united voice. Am hoping to get this up and running as a method to unite when necessary, and to keep everyone involved when it comes to topics or events beyond individual communities.
I would be grateful if a Lead from each of our 17 neighbourhoods could step forward as an 'Official' (don't like that word, but ....) to help oversee the process, ensure it stays on track, and becomes an extension of individual Noticeboards.
It would have been great to have it for the Recycling Survey, but now we can move forward.
One can reach this by clicking on the 'Organisations' section on the green header toolbar, or respond via this message.
Thanks in anticipation
Sandra
Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!
Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive… View moreThanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!
Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive $40 discount only for Neighbourly members.
To claim your discount, simply go to Ring.com and purchase a Video Doorbell or Security Camera. During the checkout process, enter promo code NEIGHBOURLY40 to save $40 on your new device. The promo code will expire on August 31, so be sure to redeem it soon. Limit two per household.
Ring sends alerts to your phone, tablet and PC whenever motion is detected. Answer the alert, and you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere. With Ring, you’ll never miss another visitor. Because with Ring, you’re always home.
Saturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose … View moreSaturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose these products, you’re helping to protect forests and the animals that call them home. Find out more.
Talofa Neighbours!
What about SOLAR as a source of heating for your home...
Solar panels provide essentially free hot water. Any excess can be diverted to heating a pool or added into a floor heating system. During winter months solar will require back-up heat supplementation. Power and gas … View moreTalofa Neighbours!
What about SOLAR as a source of heating for your home...
Solar panels provide essentially free hot water. Any excess can be diverted to heating a pool or added into a floor heating system. During winter months solar will require back-up heat supplementation. Power and gas prices are continuing to rise and are forecast to increase sharply as demand increases – solar is renewable, sustainable, efficient and reduces hot water heating costs.
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