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Don't miss Zip Masterton’s MASSIVE Annual Sale!
This weekend is your chance to get leading bathroom brands and HUGE Annual Sale savings!
Baths, showers, tapware, toilets and accessories with up to 60% off, including complete bathroom packages from $1499.
Zip it up in style with … View moreDon't miss Zip Masterton’s MASSIVE Annual Sale!
This weekend is your chance to get leading bathroom brands and HUGE Annual Sale savings!
Baths, showers, tapware, toilets and accessories with up to 60% off, including complete bathroom packages from $1499.
Zip it up in style with up to 60% off leading bathroom brands, at Zip Masterton’s MASSIVE Annual Sale, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25, Corner Dixon and Church Streets.
The 10th annual festival of Jazz in Martinborough returns this year from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 September, with two ticketed concerts in the fabulous Martinborough Town Hall and many free gigs at local bars, cafes and restaurants.The festival kicks-off on Friday, 3 September when award-winning … View moreThe 10th annual festival of Jazz in Martinborough returns this year from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 September, with two ticketed concerts in the fabulous Martinborough Town Hall and many free gigs at local bars, cafes and restaurants.The festival kicks-off on Friday, 3 September when award-winning pianist Duncan Haynes presents tunes that celebrate legendary jazz vocalists. On Saturday 4 September the sensational Miho's Jazz Orchestra play a unique blend of world music and jazz. EARLY BIRD TCIEKTS ON SALE NOW - visit the i-SITE in either Martinborough or Masterton or book online.
We won’t make you wait – earn the skills you need to get ahead in your career with UCOL programmes starting next week. You can still enrol!
Plus, make the most of free Government funding. With the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) and first year fees free, some learners can … View moreWe won’t make you wait – earn the skills you need to get ahead in your career with UCOL programmes starting next week. You can still enrol!
Plus, make the most of free Government funding. With the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) and first year fees free, some learners can jump into study with their tuition covered. TTAF wraps up next year, so get it before it’s gone.
From certificates to full degrees, we have part time study, online, on campus or a blend of options available. Talk to our team – don’t wait until 2022 to get your future moving.
Although we are not sure where Flash comes from but we like the back story supplied by proud mum Kalista Campbell.
"Rumour has it Flash was found as a stray kitten at Wellington’s stadium. It explains why he hates any sort of commotion, but loves potato chips and fries."
Remember if … View moreAlthough we are not sure where Flash comes from but we like the back story supplied by proud mum Kalista Campbell.
"Rumour has it Flash was found as a stray kitten at Wellington’s stadium. It explains why he hates any sort of commotion, but loves potato chips and fries."
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 suburb you live in.
Buy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
… View moreBuy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
Help us make a difference to the health of kiwi children.
Find your local Resene ColorShop
Residents of Featherston and Greytown are asked to conserve water until further notice to prevent another interruption to supply due to heavy rainfall.
Heavy rainfall and high river levels has resulted in high levels of cloudy water in the bores supplying Greytown and Featherston. This is similar … View moreResidents of Featherston and Greytown are asked to conserve water until further notice to prevent another interruption to supply due to heavy rainfall.
Heavy rainfall and high river levels has resulted in high levels of cloudy water in the bores supplying Greytown and Featherston. This is similar to the events last month which resulted in an unexpected interruption to the water supply
To prevent this from happening again, we’re asking the community to help by limiting water use as much as possible until further notice
This weather is not the best today (Sat 17th) so Cobblestones Museums are taking their activities indoors, so head along for a mulled wine and hot soup. They're are also Silent Movies on from 2pm today (buy you movie ticket at Cobblestones) . Grab a ride to Cobblestones from the centre of … View moreThis weather is not the best today (Sat 17th) so Cobblestones Museums are taking their activities indoors, so head along for a mulled wine and hot soup. They're are also Silent Movies on from 2pm today (buy you movie ticket at Cobblestones) . Grab a ride to Cobblestones from the centre of Greytown in the old Fire Truck from midday onwards. Cobblestones - A Very Victorian Christmas at Cobblestones from 12.30pm-5pm.
Here's a great list of all what's on in the Festival of Christmas this weekend:
www.greytownvillage.com...
Our two winter festivals are roaring along - with the weather not so flash t his weekend here are a few things to plan for as part of as part of the WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival, and the Greytown Festival of Christmas:
Cobblestones have lots of indoor activities planned and their cosy … View moreOur two winter festivals are roaring along - with the weather not so flash t his weekend here are a few things to plan for as part of as part of the WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival, and the Greytown Festival of Christmas:
Cobblestones have lots of indoor activities planned and their cosy cafe will be serving delicious food so you can: Ride the fire engine, have a yummy lunch, then watch a movie, complete with live piano accompaniment, while eating a bag of popcorn. Great way to spend an afternoon and keep the kids busy. Here is their VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS on Saturday www.greytownvillage.com...
New lighting displays on four buildings in The Festival of Christmas !
4 key historical buildings (The Design Library, The White Swan, Blackwell & Sons, and Emporos) have new projection lighting displays on them. They're brilliant - come back and have another look,
Carteton's Asia and Friends Night Market is on on Saturday with totally delicious options. Rug up and chow down.
Their red carpet film festival event will well and truly warm up the Events Centre -check out the Film Festival event. www.cartertonec.co.nz...
Both days of the weekend you can get BIG fun from TINY things at the Miniature Expo in the Working Men's Club in Greytown.
Every night do a circuit of the private homes lit up with lights around Greytown - the map is below.
Enjoy a busy winter weekend!
We think this was the best apartment on The Block NZ: Firehouse in Kingsland. Stacy and Adam did a stellar job, and now it is going to auction for a second time, on July 28. 2021. Great character apartment, great location.
We again feature a picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"Coming up for air. Little shag/kawau paka (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos). Hutt Estuary, Petone, Lower Hutt."
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Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.
We’ve… View moreHi there!
Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.
We’ve stocked the store with all the essentials. Think fleece-lined rain coats and shoes to keep kids warm and dry, and warm, healthy food.
Just pick, click, and give now – we take care of the rest, making sure your purchase gets to KidsCan.
The search for a baby orca’s pod enters its fourth day, and volunteers and professionals continue to work around the clock to look after the stranded calf.
The juvenile orca became stranded near Plimmerton, north of Wellington, on Sunday, and since then he has captured the nation’s hearts, with… View moreThe search for a baby orca’s pod enters its fourth day, and volunteers and professionals continue to work around the clock to look after the stranded calf.
The juvenile orca became stranded near Plimmerton, north of Wellington, on Sunday, and since then he has captured the nation’s hearts, with hundreds heading out in the biting wind to catch a glimpse of the aptly-named Toa (brave).
If anyone spots an orca pod, they are asked to take note of location and direction of travel, to take pictures, and to call 0800 DOC HOT. If possible, people are asked to stay with the pod, while keeping a safe distance.
UPDATE
July 15 4:44pm
A rare Red Weather warning has been issued for Buller and Westland from 9pm tonight until early Saturday.
The current warning in place forecasts between 300mm and 400mm of rain to fall in the region, almost twice its monthly rainfall. Peak rates of 20-30mm per hour is … View moreUPDATE
July 15 4:44pm
A rare Red Weather warning has been issued for Buller and Westland from 9pm tonight until early Saturday.
The current warning in place forecasts between 300mm and 400mm of rain to fall in the region, almost twice its monthly rainfall. Peak rates of 20-30mm per hour is set to fall on Friday afternoon.
MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris said that there would be significant impact on West Coast communities and transport links to other regions, with the possibility of roads becoming impassable and possibly isolating communities.
"We are asking people to act now to keep themselves and their whānau safe and to heed the advice of authorities," adds Ferris. "Anyone with travel plans in Westland and Buller on Friday and Saturday are urged to keep up to date with road information from Waka Kotahi NZTA. This is especially relevant due to the school holidays bringing more families to the West Coast."
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MetService has issued several severe weather warnings for regions in the South Island and central New Zealand.
An active front is moving slowly across southern and central New Zealand today, bringing with it heavy rain in western areas and northerly, gale force winds for central regions.
In a statement, MetService said rain across Westland to northwest of Nelson is set to be significant, with the potential for flooding and disruptions for commuters.
Severe northerly gales are forecast in Wellington, with the agency informing residents to expect power outages and damage to insecure structures.
The Orange Weather Warnings affect the following areas:
Orange Rain Warning:
- Nelson west of Motueka from 6am Friday. Valid from 6am Friday
- Buller. Valid from 1pm Thursday
- Western ranges of Marlborough including the Richmond and Bryant ranges. Valid from 4pm Friday
- The headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers from the Rakaia river northwards. From 11pm Thursday
- Westland north of Fox Glacier. Valid from 6pm Thursday
- The headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers between Mount Cook and the Rakaia river. Valid from 4am Friday.
- Westland south of Fox Glacier. Valid from 9pm Thursday
Orange Wind Warning:
- Taranaki Region: gusts up to 120kmh in exposed places. Valid from 8pm Friday
- Marlborough Region: gusts of 120kmh. Valid from 1pm Friday
- Wellington, and Wairarapa south of Featherston: north to northwest severe gales gusting 140 kmh in exposed areas. Valid from 3pm Friday
For more information and to keep up to date with any developments, visit the MetService's warning page.
Neighbourly will update this message as further information is released from the MetService wire.
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