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1348 days ago

Homework Hacks

NumberWorks'nWords Johnsonville

Homework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.

Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with … View more
Homework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.

Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with teachers
- get additional support if needed

Follow the link to find out more:

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1348 days ago

How to find out when you will get the vaccine

Reporter Community News

Hi neighbours,

Want to know when it's your turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
An online tool (click on Read More) which can help New Zealanders figure out which vaccination group they’re in has been released.
The questionnaire is available on the Unite Against Covid-19 website.
Users answer … View more
Hi neighbours,

Want to know when it's your turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
An online tool (click on Read More) which can help New Zealanders figure out which vaccination group they’re in has been released.
The questionnaire is available on the Unite Against Covid-19 website.
Users answer a short series of questions about their health, location, job, and life situation.
The results tell them which of the four main vaccination groups they’re in, and when they can expect to get their vaccine.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the tool also provided more information about who is in each group.
“So if you’re a healthcare worker or work in a long-term residential environment, for example, it will provide an indication when you can expect to get vaccinated.
“You don’t need to provide any information that could be used to identify you, and the information you do provide isn’t saved once you leave the web page.”
The ministry said it was in the process of being translated into 24 languages, which would start to appear on the website from Monday.
The website page and online tool will be updated as the vaccine roll-out plan scales up.
“As we move through the roll-out of the vaccination programme, we want people to be as informed as soon as possible about when they can expect to be vaccinated.
“This tool is designed to make that as easy as possible,” Bloomfield said.

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1349 days ago

Resident-friendly terms that stack up!

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly … View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want. They not only stack up in the retirement industry, they lead the way. *Some conditions apply.
Learn more

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1352 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Baxter

Reporter Community News

Nicola Fairclough, from Miramar, is very proud of Baxter.

"Hi, this is my cockatiel, Baxter. He is 20 years old and is the cutest parrot! He sits on my shoulder and head. He can whistle tunes and say lots of things! He's always free to fly around the house."

Remember if you want … View more
Nicola Fairclough, from Miramar, is very proud of Baxter.

"Hi, this is my cockatiel, Baxter. He is 20 years old and is the cutest parrot! He sits on my shoulder and head. He can whistle tunes and say lots of things! He's always free to fly around the house."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what … View more

1351 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Magie

Reporter Community News

Maggie the dog.

"Hi there my name is Maggie, I am a loveable lady looking for my forever home. In my previous home I had someone home with me full time and when left alone for periods at a time I have shown the ability to escape out of medium height fencing. So my new home would need to have … View more
Maggie the dog.

"Hi there my name is Maggie, I am a loveable lady looking for my forever home. In my previous home I had someone home with me full time and when left alone for periods at a time I have shown the ability to escape out of medium height fencing. So my new home would need to have high fencing and a plan for during the day if left alone that does not include being tied or tethered. I would love a home that has older children that have grown up around strong dogs and a home that has had experience with dogs. I have had a fair bit of training but there is always room to learn more things so would love a home that could put the time into teaching me. If you think you are the home for me get in touch with the canine team to learn more about me."
Jo Moore Photographer.

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1350 days ago

Needing to transport a double bed to Mount Eden, Auckland.

Hilary from Tawa

Can anyone tell me please the best way to transport a double bed to Mount Eden, Auckland. Who are the best companies to use?

1353 days ago

Changes to how you visit the landfill

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

To help minimise waste, we've made a few changes to how you visit the Southern Landfill.

When you arrive at the landfill, please visit the Tip Shop & Recycle Centre first to drop off reusables and recyclables. Then head up to the Transfer Station to drop off green waste, tyres, batteries,… View more
To help minimise waste, we've made a few changes to how you visit the Southern Landfill.

When you arrive at the landfill, please visit the Tip Shop & Recycle Centre first to drop off reusables and recyclables. Then head up to the Transfer Station to drop off green waste, tyres, batteries, hazardous waste and general rubbish.

As you enter the Transfer Station please let our weigh bridge staff know if you have items to separate out. If you have more than one type of waste you may be asked to loop back through the weighbridge so that the correct charges can be applied.

For more information, visit: wellington.govt.nz...

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1352 days ago

Proposal to get rid of free park and ride

Reporter Community News

Thousands of daily train users may have to pay to park their vehicles at stations around the Wellington region.
Regional council chair Daran Ponter said the proposal was in response to increasing demand for park and ride facilities, and the cost of constructing multi-level parking buildings to meet… View more
Thousands of daily train users may have to pay to park their vehicles at stations around the Wellington region.
Regional council chair Daran Ponter said the proposal was in response to increasing demand for park and ride facilities, and the cost of constructing multi-level parking buildings to meet that demand was prohibitive.
The proposal to do away with free park and ride spaces, is in the Greater Wellington Regional Council's draft Regional Public Transport Plan 2021-2031. Submissions close at the end of today (Friday).

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1376 days ago

Real estate agents

Craig from Tawa

On our letterbox are two signs: NO JUNK MAIL and ESPECIALLY NO REAL ESTATE JUNK MAIL.

And yet, Tommy's Real Estate see fit to deliver their TRASH into our letterbox.

To Tommy's – go and grub for your cheap money somewhere else.

To everyone else – AVOID Tommy's … View more
On our letterbox are two signs: NO JUNK MAIL and ESPECIALLY NO REAL ESTATE JUNK MAIL.

And yet, Tommy's Real Estate see fit to deliver their TRASH into our letterbox.

To Tommy's – go and grub for your cheap money somewhere else.

To everyone else – AVOID Tommy's – they're too stupid to even understand the sign on my letterbox.

1351 days ago

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1351 days ago

Javier MK2 Sofa bed Freedom Furniture

Angela from Tawa

Javier MK2 Sofa bed Freedom Furniture $285 ONO
As new, been sat on no more than a dozen times, was in spare room unused. Retails $600. Is too large for the new place hence selling. In brand new condition. Sorry photos are so blurry my camera on phone is low quality, hopefully, it shows enough to … View more
Javier MK2 Sofa bed Freedom Furniture $285 ONO
As new, been sat on no more than a dozen times, was in spare room unused. Retails $600. Is too large for the new place hence selling. In brand new condition. Sorry photos are so blurry my camera on phone is low quality, hopefully, it shows enough to see it is in new condition :) There are no tears, rips or stains, it is like new.
Pick up Tawa, Wellington - will need 2 people.
Click, click, click and there you have it, an instant guest bed. With the ease of a simple three-level mechanism for setup, this contemporary sofa converts to a sofabed in seconds.
As the ultimate am/pm solution the Javier is a useful addition to any household. It looks handsome, too, in easy-care Porter Grey fabric, with topstitched panels, buttoning and split back. This sofa is functional and stylish and has been designed for casual living for the cool crowd.
Width 125cm when laid flat.
Upright as sofa:
Width: 205.00
Depth: 95.00
Height: 98.00
Material:
Timber, Foam, Fabric
Assembly Type:
Simple Leg Assembly

Price: $285

1352 days ago

Do you need a landscape gardener?

Joshua from

Is your garden messy, overgrown or just in need of a clean-up? We’ve got general garden maintenance for that. How about ugly banks? A slope in your garden that keeps slipping? We’ve got retaining walls for that! Price Smart will take any ideas you have for your garden and help bring them from … View moreIs your garden messy, overgrown or just in need of a clean-up? We’ve got general garden maintenance for that. How about ugly banks? A slope in your garden that keeps slipping? We’ve got retaining walls for that! Price Smart will take any ideas you have for your garden and help bring them from design to reality.
Don’t look any further, give us a call at 027 252 1771 or Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... for a reasonable estimate.

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1353 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and pic from Louise Thomas.

"Hey, mate, have you got any chips? . . .Come back, I know which one is your car." Southern black-backed gulls/karoro (Larus dominicanus) looking slightly nefarious on the back of an old boat at the Hutt Estuary.

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1354 days ago

Epidemiologist Michael Baker is the Wellingtonian of the Year

Reporter Community News

One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to … View more
One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to celebrate achievements and contributions across all sectors of the greater Wellington community, awarding those who make the region exciting and vibrant.
The 2020 Dominion Post Wellingtonian Of The Year winners:
Arts – Victor Rodger​
Business – Malcolm Gillies​
Community Service – Biddy Harford​
Education – Sally Barrett​
Environment – Dave Lowe​
Public Service – Ashley Bloomfield​
Science & Technology – Michael Baker​
Sport – Ameliaranne Ekenasio​
Youth – Brad Olsen​

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1354 days ago

Stop the agapanthus invasion

Reporter Community News

Agapanthus are flowering freely at the moment so it is a good time to think about how you can stop them from spreading by deadheading them.
In some parts of New Zealand they are considered an invasive weed.
Click on READ MORE to see a story I wrote in 2018.

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