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This weeks Pet of the Day is 10 month-old Phoenix, enjoying a Wellington bush walk with Priyal Patel
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with… View moreThis weeks Pet of the Day is 10 month-old Phoenix, enjoying a Wellington bush walk with Priyal Patel
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.
Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show … View moreJust $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.
Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
Warmer weather is upon us and water consumption in Featherston and Greytown has increased dramatically.
Left unchecked, we will need to implement further water restrictions soon, possibly by the end of the month.
Our water demand monitoring clearly indicates that our available supply will … View moreWarmer weather is upon us and water consumption in Featherston and Greytown has increased dramatically.
Left unchecked, we will need to implement further water restrictions soon, possibly by the end of the month.
Our water demand monitoring clearly indicates that our available supply will struggle throughout summer.
Let’s restrict our water use to prevent moving to the next level of restrictions!
In the meantime we are focusing on water leak detection and repairs.
Let’s work together to enjoy a sustainable summer.
Our Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on … View moreOur Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on some islands, they are almost entirely absent from the two main islands.
One exception is Wellington, where birds from Zealandia and Matiu/Somes Islands are occasionally seen in suburban gardens.
As part of a new initiative to allow greater interactivity Cobblestones is looking for some surplus SmartTV's capable of HDMI and USB input.
So, if anyone is upgrading we are on the lookout and happy to pay for the right gear.
Please contact Bob Tosswill (027) 2288105
Yes paw-friends it's #nzmadeday this Saturday! Keep your eyes peeled for some great deals from #nzmade creators and doggytreats bakers. 🐾 Woof!
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Hi neighbours
I'm writing to bringing your attention to a new quarry that has been approved by Greater Wellington Regional Council for Featherston without consultation to affected parties or even our local council. The area is 3.8km from the main street of Featherston down Wakefield … View moreHi neighbours
I'm writing to bringing your attention to a new quarry that has been approved by Greater Wellington Regional Council for Featherston without consultation to affected parties or even our local council. The area is 3.8km from the main street of Featherston down Wakefield St/Underhill Road down just before the Tauherenikau river (over the river from Greytown).
There is a new Resource Consent Application submitted to SWDC for a Rock Crushing Plant to be moved on site along with stock piles. This was not a consideration in what GWRC approved.
Given the high winds, the scope of the quarry 32.5hectares dug out 4 metres, the fact there are no established shelter belts to absorb dust, noise or vibration, safety concerns, roading, environment and more, many people in our community are totally against it.
The application is incomplete with poor levels of information. No proper sound study of the site (only another plant at Diversion Road), no seismic study despite being near a fault line, no geology study to rule our the most dangerous biproducts such as silica, etc. I could go on.
There has been little concern for the environment including wetlands, waterways which are habitats for eels, native bird life and the country lifestyle that we, in the Wairarapa, enjoy and treasure. There doesn't appear to be any consideration for the significance to Maori of the area and river.
Many businesses including work from home businesses as well as our local honey ventures will be jeopardised. This is an issue for our united communities.
Our local minister, councillors and parties with a vested interest have been contacted.
Please if you'd like to support our objection to this Resource Consent for Rock Crushing on site please sign the petition at www.petitions.nz...
Or prepare an objection for SWDC - without delay - the number of days since application is ticking so this would need to be done before end of next week.
Thank you.
1x single room, furnished, also trundler bed (for weekend parent?) Wardrobe. All utilities included, but excludes food. Smokers ok. No pets. Off street parking. $200 pw. Winz approved for bond etc.
1x double room, fully furnished, no wardrobe but extensive drawers available, all other stipulations … View more1x single room, furnished, also trundler bed (for weekend parent?) Wardrobe. All utilities included, but excludes food. Smokers ok. No pets. Off street parking. $200 pw. Winz approved for bond etc.
1x double room, fully furnished, no wardrobe but extensive drawers available, all other stipulations as above.
Photos for reference of couch, for a boy. And a kids sleeping bag too. Thanks
Wellington Opera is thrilled to be taking audiences on a journey of musical and theatrical discovery, launching with Mozart’s masterpiece Don Giovanni at the Wellington Opera House, April 2021.
Wellington audiences are in for a real treat, with a dynamic New Zealand cast featuring many … View moreWellington Opera is thrilled to be taking audiences on a journey of musical and theatrical discovery, launching with Mozart’s masterpiece Don Giovanni at the Wellington Opera House, April 2021.
Wellington audiences are in for a real treat, with a dynamic New Zealand cast featuring many principals back in New Zealand on pause from their careers around the world.
The production of Don Giovanni is directed by Sara Brodie, with designer Meg Rollandi, and Matthew Ross as Music Director, with the Wellington Opera Chorus and Orchestra Wellington.
This is a bold yet timeless production offering food for thought for our times whilst embracing the theatricality of old.
Don’t miss it… with only four shows in April 2021, buy your tickets now!
MARTINBOROUGH, CARTERTON, FEATHERSTON and GREYTOWN! Exciting series of interactive workshops is coming up - it's all KOHA / FREE and open for ALL AGES. There will be hundreds of very special musical instruments available for people to try, all tuned the way that you can't make a mistake! … View moreMARTINBOROUGH, CARTERTON, FEATHERSTON and GREYTOWN! Exciting series of interactive workshops is coming up - it's all KOHA / FREE and open for ALL AGES. There will be hundreds of very special musical instruments available for people to try, all tuned the way that you can't make a mistake! Join the nearest workshop or come to all of them, bring your family and friends and ENJOY!
No musical experience needed, no bookings required. Just turn up.
All workshops are 6.30 pm - 8 pm.
- November 18th in Martinborough (Wahinga Centre)
- November 19th in Carterton (Heart of Arts gallery)
- November 27th at Featherston Community Centre
- December 1st at Greytown Library
- December 4th in Wellington (Aro Valley Community Hall)
- and Feb.12th, March 12th, April 9th and May 14th 2021 in Wellington as well!
Indescribable gratitude to 'Creative Communities Scheme NZ' (Wellington City, South Wairarapa District, Carterton District) for supporting interactive arts and making this happen!
At the moment we are at watering restriction level 1: routine odds/evens garden watering restrictions. This means we have enough water for residents based on current demand, BUT we need to look after the storage reserves we have, so there is enough water to last all summer.
With increased demand,… View moreAt the moment we are at watering restriction level 1: routine odds/evens garden watering restrictions. This means we have enough water for residents based on current demand, BUT we need to look after the storage reserves we have, so there is enough water to last all summer.
With increased demand, and hot, dry weather- things could quickly change.
Garden watering restrictions help smooth out peak demands on the network during daylight savings.
So, what can I do to help limit demand? ?
- use mulch in the garden to help lock in water ✅
- use a trigger hose to water plants ?
- soak don't sprinkle - a good soaking twice a week will encourage feeder roots to grow down ?
Know the garden watering restrictions in your area ???
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