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Georgie from Paraparaumu is the proud mum of Harry;
"This is my boy, Harry (aka Harry Long Legs). He is very tall with a 13-inch tail!)
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"North Island saddleback/Tīeke (Philesturnus rufusater) at Bushy Park on 12 July. Not the best shot of a saddleback I've taken, but they can be tricky busy birds, continuously moving in the dark undergrowth, tossing over leaves and dark mysterious … View morePicture and words from Louise Thomas.
"North Island saddleback/Tīeke (Philesturnus rufusater) at Bushy Park on 12 July. Not the best shot of a saddleback I've taken, but they can be tricky busy birds, continuously moving in the dark undergrowth, tossing over leaves and dark mysterious lumps looking for tasty ground grubs. They usually only take off into a tree like this when being chased by one of their contemporaries in a noisy altercation about turf. Bird #87 in 2022."
To all those who have already or threaten to boycott The Mall because of recent events and discussions, there is some alternative news here.
All five escalators are now operating which means that the "going up" only ground to first floor moving staircase is now full of movement at … View moreTo all those who have already or threaten to boycott The Mall because of recent events and discussions, there is some alternative news here.
All five escalators are now operating which means that the "going up" only ground to first floor moving staircase is now full of movement at full speed.
The Mall does have free parking afterall for 120 minutes as The Mall's own extremely convenient outside (the main entrance) parking area is freely available.
Spoke to a couple of retailers within The Mall who seemed unperturbed and say there is plenty of free parking close by for customers to park their vehicles.
Hello all,
I have very close friends who have been displaced due to the landslip in Stokes Valley. They are very kind and are the first in line to help anyone in need. I now reach out as they are now in need. They are looking for a 3 bedroom house that allows 2 elderly cats (17 years old) as it… View moreHello all,
I have very close friends who have been displaced due to the landslip in Stokes Valley. They are very kind and are the first in line to help anyone in need. I now reach out as they are now in need. They are looking for a 3 bedroom house that allows 2 elderly cats (17 years old) as it seems they may be out of home for approx 3-6 months minimum until EQC, Council, Insurance company come to an agreement on next steps. They are not allowed to enter their house as it has a temporary red sticker placed on it. If anyone can help please reach out. Also there has been a give a little page started to help them get through this:
givealittle.co.nz...
Thank you
Cheyla
George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd is recalling specific batches of various Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal and Oatilicious breads as the products may contain foreign matter (plastic).
This recall affects loaves of bread with the Best Before Date of 26JUL22 in these products:
Tip Top brand … View moreGeorge Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd is recalling specific batches of various Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal and Oatilicious breads as the products may contain foreign matter (plastic).
This recall affects loaves of bread with the Best Before Date of 26JUL22 in these products:
Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal Sandwich (700g)
Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal Toast (700g)
Tip Top brand Oatilicious Sandwich (700g)
Tip Top brand Oatilicious Toast (700g)
Tip Top brand Oatilicious Super Thick (700g)
There have been no reports of associated injury but consumers are being advised not to eat these products. If you have concerns about your health after consuming this bread, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the products to their retailer for a replacement or full refund, and direct any questions to George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd by phone - 0800 449 660.
Pinky, female mixed breed, four months old.
"I am small but mighty, full of excitement and curiosity for life. I am sure to make a great addition to a lucky household. My siblings and I have been fostered until we were big enough and old enough to find homes. We have been able to have a start … View morePinky, female mixed breed, four months old.
"I am small but mighty, full of excitement and curiosity for life. I am sure to make a great addition to a lucky household. My siblings and I have been fostered until we were big enough and old enough to find homes. We have been able to have a start in a home environment before coming back to SPCA for rehoming. As I am still young, I will need a home where I am not left alone for more than a few hours this is until I am older and settled into my new home. I am super social and love having a good play so I could go to a home with an existing gentle dog, or a confident cat. I still have a lot to learn so would love a home that has the time and patience to enroll me in puppy school, this is to help me become the best companion I know I can be."
Didn't think quick enough late yesterday afternoon. Perhaps it was the cold weather or a Corgi that just wanted to keep going.
Walking past a little 9-10 year old, innocent-looking bare footed and thin school green coloured shirted sleeveless boy who was favouring his arm and shoulder … View moreDidn't think quick enough late yesterday afternoon. Perhaps it was the cold weather or a Corgi that just wanted to keep going.
Walking past a little 9-10 year old, innocent-looking bare footed and thin school green coloured shirted sleeveless boy who was favouring his arm and shoulder and crying and shivering. So I enquired if he was alright and he shyly said no. He said he had been kicked out of his home after he agreed with me his father had bashed him. Later he said his mother was also at home. He denied he had done anything wrong. He said he had nowhere to go and no close by people he knew.
I told him that he should talk to a teacher that he likes at his school and the teacher will surely do something for him because most teachers are good like that and they have contact details and maybe history.
I was about to take him to my home get him warmed and drive him to his home. But I hesitated. Later my wife said if I had brought a complete stranger child home I could have been accused of being involved in pedophilia.
I chose not to walk with him to his home and confront a maybe vicious, drugged parent and later the child would probably suffer the consequences for bringing another person into the "fray".
Maybe he was not guiltless as he said and looked and did do something to raise the ire of his parent/s. But of course physical reaction on children is outlawed in NZ.
I suppose I could have phoned the police and wait around for ages for them to turn up. In the end I left the poor kid sitting on the wet grass underneath a Totara tree in The Reserve.
Hi,
We are open today until 3pm. we have lots of stock and hope to see you in store.
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At Fergusson Intermediate we "AMPLIFY THE AWESOME"
Nau mai, Haere Mai
We invite you to come and see for yourself what makes our school so special.
School in Action days - still going ahead
Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th August
Open Evening - CANCELLED
Wednesday 3rd of August 7pm
… View moreAt Fergusson Intermediate we "AMPLIFY THE AWESOME"
Nau mai, Haere Mai
We invite you to come and see for yourself what makes our school so special.
School in Action days - still going ahead
Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th August
Open Evening - CANCELLED
Wednesday 3rd of August 7pm
Unfortunately we have cancelled our open evening to try and minimise the spread of illness in our community. Please contact Anne in the office to make an appointment for a personal visit / tour of our school. Our team will happlity meet with you and answer any questions - a.mcphie@fergusson.school.nz.
ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN
Please visit our website and check out "Why an Intermediate?" We truly believe that Intermediates offer the very best opportunities and experiences for the emerging adolescent
Annie Van Herck from Broadmeadows submitted this lovely picture of Mr Grey.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Friday Playgroup
Friday 9.30-11.30am during the term.
Rimutaka Baptist Church Hall
All caregivers and preschoolers are very welcome.
$2 per family per session
Cone and hang out with us for the morning.
We have a yummy supplied morning tea for all, new toys, music time and lots of lovely … View moreFriday Playgroup
Friday 9.30-11.30am during the term.
Rimutaka Baptist Church Hall
All caregivers and preschoolers are very welcome.
$2 per family per session
Cone and hang out with us for the morning.
We have a yummy supplied morning tea for all, new toys, music time and lots of lovely friendly people.
Come and join us :)
0273432011 for more details
Our next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday(30th) 8-11am.
More sellers with all new stuff - come and check them out.
Plus usual Indoor and outdoor plants, jams, preserves, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more
Come early for … View moreOur next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday(30th) 8-11am.
More sellers with all new stuff - come and check them out.
Plus usual Indoor and outdoor plants, jams, preserves, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more
Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy.
so it seems local gvt and especially those with central ties such as campbell barry - they dont want people who may not agree - and these are the people that are meant to run OUR CITY with OUR MONEY
Dear Byron,
I can't believe I'm writing this – we’ve been banned from the Local … View moreso it seems local gvt and especially those with central ties such as campbell barry - they dont want people who may not agree - and these are the people that are meant to run OUR CITY with OUR MONEY
Dear Byron,
I can't believe I'm writing this – we’ve been banned from the Local Government New Zealand conference on "the future of local government" that opened this afternoon in Palmerston North. And LGNZ has even banned you!
Late yesterday, the Taxpayers’ Union was notified by LGNZ that our registration for the conference had been revoked and we were no longer welcome.
That’s 180,000 registered supporters like you, our staff, and board members – LGNZ has said that no one from or representing the Taxpayers' Union is permitted to attend.
We asked whether Chris Milne, a sitting City Councillor who is on our Board could go – LGNZ doubled down and said, "not if he's representing the Taxpayers' Union".
Byron, I've never been banned from anything!
I called Stuart Crosby, LGNZ's President, to ask what his concern was. While I'm all for humorous stunts outside an event, or holding politicians to account, the idea that we'd storm the stage, or disrupt the event is ridiculous. We wanted to listen to the Minster of Local Government and all of the other speakers about their 'vision' for local government, Three Waters, and the other agenda items.
To our astonishment, the justification for the banning was that "the Taxpayers' Union has previously criticised LGNZ". The President of LGNZ said that we are not welcome because "we don't trust what you might say" about the event.
In short, without any appreciation of the irony, LGNZ is gathering together 400 stakeholders to discuss 'the future of local government', democracy, diversity, and Three Waters – but won't allow groups who disagree with them or the Government!
The ban applies to the Taxpayers' Union, our supporters, and even our Ratepayers' Alliance off-shoots in Auckland and Tauranga. That means no ratepayer groups will be at the event.
Remember, LGNZ is 100% funded by ratepayer and taxpayer money! They are the same group who were in the media just this morning calling for more diversity in local government.
Yes, we have criticised LGNZ in the past – we've criticised them for being politically biased, and un-transparent! Talk about proving the point...
Apparently, the 'future of local democracy' won't include you!
Byron, the context of all this is that Stuart Crosby and LGNZ have taken money from the Government to promote Nanaia Mahuta's Three Waters regime. He signed the infamous Heads of Agreement / Three Waters Partnership behind the backs of his own members. So the obvious question is, did the Beehive lean on LGNZ to ensure we couldn't be there?
Democracy's future is worth fighting for
Byron, the events of the last 24 hours illustrate why we must not let local government become the vehicle of an unelected ivory tower elite. If LGNZ – tasked with promoting local democracy – is banning ratepayer voices from discussions on proposed changes to local government, what trust do you have that ratepayers will be a part of the results?
So I am emailing to ask you to speak up for democratic control and accountability.
If you agree that democracy should include those who disagree with the government and their sock puppet groups like LGNZ, please take a moment to send an email to those who made this outrageous decision.
Tell the LGNZ President, Council, and the mayors that ratepayers like you should be at the table of these discussions. Local democracy shouldn't be limited to a special club of people and organisations that the elite happen to agree with.
The team worked overnight and most of today to create an email tool to make contacting the LGNZ leadership easy. They are relying on you to deliver the message at www.BannedByLGNZ.nz...
In my eight years working for the Taxpayers' Union I've seen plenty of underhanded tactics from politicians. But this one certainly takes the cake.
On Three Waters the Government has attempted to buy council support (there's another "b" word for that...), engaged in a disinformation advertising campaign, and tried to smear those opposing the expensive and anti-democratic water reforms as 'racist'.
But LGNZ's silencing of the dissenting voice of ratepayers shows that despite what LGNZ says, they don't care for democracy at all. They only care for democracy if you're on their side!
This certainly seems to contradict the LGNZ website that says: "Our vision is for Aotearoa New Zealand to be the most active and inclusive local democracy in the world."
New Zealanders should not have to worry that if they criticise the policies and actions of the Government and affiliated organisations they will be banned from Government-sponsored events.
The future of local democracy relies on robust debate and the accountability of elected officials and public servants to ratepayers.
Thank you for your support.
Jordan Williams
Executive Director
New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union.
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