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We’ve started planning for the review of our 10-year plan and like last time, we want to hear your thoughts right at the start 📣📣
Over the next few weeks, your Elected Members will be at a range of events across the city - come along and have a chat!
And don’t worry if you can’t … View moreWe’ve started planning for the review of our 10-year plan and like last time, we want to hear your thoughts right at the start 📣📣
Over the next few weeks, your Elected Members will be at a range of events across the city - come along and have a chat!
And don’t worry if you can’t get to an event, you can still tell us what matters to you. Fill in a feedback form online by 📅1 May 2023 📅
Go to https://letskorero.upperhuttcity.com/letstalk10 for all the details.
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This week we feature a contribution from Simon Woolf.
"Kaka, were essentially extinct here in Wellington for over 100 years. Then in 2002 a small group was translocated to our fenced sanctuary Zealandia. Now Kaka fly freely around the CBD. There are approximately 1000 birds now, each with … View moreThis week we feature a contribution from Simon Woolf.
"Kaka, were essentially extinct here in Wellington for over 100 years. Then in 2002 a small group was translocated to our fenced sanctuary Zealandia. Now Kaka fly freely around the CBD. There are approximately 1000 birds now, each with its own personality.
They now also breed outside of Zealandia, and are seen throughout the city. These clever parrots are such entertainers, and are a photographers dream.?
The head of selectors for the All Blacks be it right now or the next off the cab (from 2024) are seemingly going to continue to ignore the credentials of Wellington Lions and Hurricanes players. No matter that we won the 2022 provincial champs and are holders of the Ranfurly Shield and just might … View moreThe head of selectors for the All Blacks be it right now or the next off the cab (from 2024) are seemingly going to continue to ignore the credentials of Wellington Lions and Hurricanes players. No matter that we won the 2022 provincial champs and are holders of the Ranfurly Shield and just might go on to win the Super Pacific Comp from currently lying second on the table.
Foster casts his eyes firstly over Waikato and The Chiefs and Razor Robertson is so firmly set in the Crusaders grip he may never quite emerge out of it when it comes down to selections for his AB teams.
A couple of weeks ago, a notable media guy and Canterbury faithful was asked by Sky's Breakdown panel to name his ABs side after 3-4 weeks of Comp. That guy went on to name almost the entire Crusaders team who have several ABs on the injury list who have not fronted so far this year and he included a guy who has played just one game for the Crusaders and managed to name Ardie Savea with a note that he hadn't played up to his best a few days earlier but just had to include him at No 8.
Well if Scot Robertson is a close associate of this fellow, it is going to be extra tough going here in the capital.
Previously unemployed and struggling with anxiety, Jack found a new path after joining the Toroa Career Navigator programme run by Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough.
Through the programme, he discovered his passion for the viticulture industry and was able to secure a cadetship opportunity … View morePreviously unemployed and struggling with anxiety, Jack found a new path after joining the Toroa Career Navigator programme run by Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough.
Through the programme, he discovered his passion for the viticulture industry and was able to secure a cadetship opportunity with the help of his mentors and programme coordinator.
Now, almost six months into his job, he feels more confident and is grateful for the support he has received. Jack encourages other young people if given the opportunity to take the course and give things a go.
Find out more about the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Black mother turkey and baby poults available (nearly fully feathered).
3 white females and 3 white males (black turkey mother adopted white turkey's nest!)
1 female white x black and 1 male black x white (slightly lighter in colour). Females $15 and males $10. Mother negotiable. If … View moreBlack mother turkey and baby poults available (nearly fully feathered).
3 white females and 3 white males (black turkey mother adopted white turkey's nest!)
1 female white x black and 1 male black x white (slightly lighter in colour). Females $15 and males $10. Mother negotiable. If interested please text 027 526 3299.
This week we feature a picture from Rosa Marie.
"A very enjoyable afternoon spent in Pāuatahanui Inlet capturing my feathered friends, including my beloved Kōtare."
Good day
I was wondering if anyone had any inner tubes from tyres, pipes, old hose pipes or bamboo for a early childcare company I'm working for, as we need more loose parts to foster childrens learning and creativity.
Pls pm me :)
Thank you
Michelle
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Happy Mother’s Day
Serious question time :- also potential trigger alert ....
Water Services - all councils:-
We the community have paid in good faith, the value the officials have set for the cost to provide and maintain the services. There are specific lines in the rates invoices and information provided by said … View moreSerious question time :- also potential trigger alert ....
Water Services - all councils:-
We the community have paid in good faith, the value the officials have set for the cost to provide and maintain the services. There are specific lines in the rates invoices and information provided by said councils to state as such.
When a service provider is paid for a service are we not entitled to have that service provided? - if it was a cleaner for your home? a mechanic for your car? or the accountant for your business? if you have paid you have a right to that service being delivered as advertised - agreed??
If that service is not delivered - we also have rights to have the issues rectified or the full services delivered at no further cost - agreed? There are usually rules around this for all businesses and operations.
Why should our councils be exempt from any culpability in the failure to provide the services they have offered, charged for, and have been paid to provide?
Collectively we the public are the employer of the councils and pay for the services they advise they can provide.
If we the aggrieved in these transactions actually band together - would we not have more collective power to enforce such actions required to ensure the power to get these services actioned and done as per what we have all collectively paid for?
I suggest we all duly keep paying the rates invoices as set - MINUS anything to do with the water part - reset any auto payments and deduct anything stated as gwrc or water services - until such time as our collective councils have enacted the services they have been already paid for to provide.
And yes there is a "fix" to some of the issues all will say is that WW cant get around the leaks fast enough - so the suggestion is to subcontract to the local plumbing firms who have the capability to do the work - remove a huge bunch of red tape around that process and get people out fixing pipes - if WW obviously does not have the capacity - the councils need to get other contractors in.
WW is only another arm of our collective councils - whole sale owned by our 6 council orgs in the Wgtn region and paid profits to exist. Let some local businesses get some work and get the job done!
Collectively we have the power to ensure our councils behave in the manner in which they were voted to be there.
Kia ora,
Daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday morning, so don’t forget to change your clocks back one hour. Even though the days are growing shorter and the nights longer, there is still time to get out and about to meet with friends and acquaintances. Today's eNewsletter lists a … View moreKia ora,
Daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday morning, so don’t forget to change your clocks back one hour. Even though the days are growing shorter and the nights longer, there is still time to get out and about to meet with friends and acquaintances. Today's eNewsletter lists a number of pop-up hubs for seniors throughout the Wellington Region with morning/afternoon tea or coffee or light lunch, where you can have a cuppa and a bit of a chin wag with old and new friends. See you there..
Read our latest newsletter here: dashboard.vega.works...
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Do you like helping people?
Do you like doing research?
Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives?
Upper Hutt Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for more Volunteers.
If you are someone who can:
• relate to a diverse range of people
• be an effective listener
• has good … View moreDo you like helping people?
Do you like doing research?
Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives?
Upper Hutt Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for more Volunteers.
If you are someone who can:
• relate to a diverse range of people
• be an effective listener
• has good oral and written skills
• maintain confidentiality
• computer literate
• work as part of a team
• have some free time during the week
Then we would love to hear from you.
Please call in to 2 Sinclair St or telephone 5280177 to register your interest. www.cab.org.nz...
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