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A bridge crossed by thousands of Kiwi troops heading off to the battlefields of World War I has been saved.
Upper Hutt City councillors have agreed to restore the century-old Howe truss bridge on Beechwood Lane after it was given a stay of execution in June.
The century-old bridge is one of the … View moreA bridge crossed by thousands of Kiwi troops heading off to the battlefields of World War I has been saved.
Upper Hutt City councillors have agreed to restore the century-old Howe truss bridge on Beechwood Lane after it was given a stay of execution in June.
The century-old bridge is one of the last remaining original parts of the road that once linked Wellington and the Hutt Valley, with Wairarapa. The route was marched by more than 60,000 troops leaving the Featherston military training camp before embarking for Europe between 1916 and 1918.
I am looking for feedback on what you would like to see on Neighbourly.
At the moment the only regular feature is Way Back Wednesday, featuring historical pictures of Wellington.
One option is a regular feature on a well known sportsperson or your favourite restaurant. Or perhaps a post featuring … View moreI am looking for feedback on what you would like to see on Neighbourly.
At the moment the only regular feature is Way Back Wednesday, featuring historical pictures of Wellington.
One option is a regular feature on a well known sportsperson or your favourite restaurant. Or perhaps a post featuring your favourite bird (mine is the mighty kārearea).
Tell me what you would like to see.
A hungry kārearea played a part in a failed attempt to establish a colony of critically endangered shore birds on Mana Island.
In February the Department of Conservation translocated 29 juvenile tūturuatu, or shore plovers, to Mana, off Porirua, however in July it was reported all 29 birds had … View moreA hungry kārearea played a part in a failed attempt to establish a colony of critically endangered shore birds on Mana Island.
In February the Department of Conservation translocated 29 juvenile tūturuatu, or shore plovers, to Mana, off Porirua, however in July it was reported all 29 birds had vanished. Some were discovered on the mainland, recaptured and placed back on the island with more captive-bred plovers.
Last month it was discovered some had ended up as lunch for a resident kārearea or New Zealand falcon. Others would have been susceptible to being gobbled up by cats, rats and stoats on the mainland.
An easy one this week. Where is it and what are your memories?
Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection
Our Tabby Kitten has gone missing in Skipage Grove yesterday. We think she may have been spooked by something and is hiding scared. She is 6 months old and has a light blue collar with a bell. We would truly appreciate anyone checking sheds and garages or under houses in the surrounding area. Thank… View moreOur Tabby Kitten has gone missing in Skipage Grove yesterday. We think she may have been spooked by something and is hiding scared. She is 6 months old and has a light blue collar with a bell. We would truly appreciate anyone checking sheds and garages or under houses in the surrounding area. Thank you so much in advance.
Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New … View moreHamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
Read the full story here.
Hi Neighbours!
Have you heard about our Community Connects grants?
The grants help fund projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life, and support communities to prepare for an ageing population.
The fund makes one-off grants of up to $15,000. The grants … View moreHi Neighbours!
Have you heard about our Community Connects grants?
The grants help fund projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life, and support communities to prepare for an ageing population.
The fund makes one-off grants of up to $15,000. The grants are open to any New Zealand council, community organisation, or registered non-profit organisation. Applications for our current funding round close on 9 October.
Our last funding round was a huge success and helped fund a range of different projects across the country, that had focuses like reducing loneliness and social isolation of older people, developing an age-friendly community plan and supporting people with dementia.
With the right planning and support, we can create environments where older people are valued, connected and able to participate in their community.
If you have an age-friendly project you are interested in getting funding for click here bit.ly...
Or if would like to learn more about how your community can become more age-friendly click here bit.ly...
A new study has found kids in Early Childhood Education have fewer emotional and social issues than those who do not attend. But, they also have higher rates of common childhood illnesses, and hospitalisation.
Stuff is looking for a parent who would be happy to talk about their child's … View moreA new study has found kids in Early Childhood Education have fewer emotional and social issues than those who do not attend. But, they also have higher rates of common childhood illnesses, and hospitalisation.
Stuff is looking for a parent who would be happy to talk about their child's experience in ECE. Get in touch by emailing laura.wiltshire@sttuff.co.nz
Mark your calendar for the middle weekend of the School Holidays - for the Family Fun Farm Day
at Cobblestones Greytown. Sat 3rd October.
History comes alive: see the baby animals and learn how the early settlers celebrated spring. If you have friends or family coming from wellington this is a … View moreMark your calendar for the middle weekend of the School Holidays - for the Family Fun Farm Day
at Cobblestones Greytown. Sat 3rd October.
History comes alive: see the baby animals and learn how the early settlers celebrated spring. If you have friends or family coming from wellington this is a neat opportunity to get up close to baby farm animals in lambs, chickens and more. Buy beautiful local spring flowers and Victorian style posies. Try out the old-fashioned games: stilts, skipping and more .Check out the pioneer crafts: knitting, peg dolls. Try your hand at milking our model cow, make a mini sheep, try out the washing with our pioneer washer women.
Lucky dip and fire engine rides. Delicious Devonshire teas and BBQ sausages. Coffee tea and lots of other yummy food.
Open from 10am until 4pm Activities 11am until 3pm (Entry by donation).
Frustration over Covid 19 and the uncertainty swirling around the A-League regarding the competition’s future was behind Steven Taylor's decision to leave the Wellington Phoenix.
Taylor says he was happy in Wellington and would liked to have stayed.
“At 34 I want to know that I can … View moreFrustration over Covid 19 and the uncertainty swirling around the A-League regarding the competition’s future was behind Steven Taylor's decision to leave the Wellington Phoenix.
Taylor says he was happy in Wellington and would liked to have stayed.
“At 34 I want to know that I can continue [playing], that I've got the security, but at the moment no one is giving me answers. I’m asking when is the season going to start?
Wellington is set to host a Bledisloe Cup match on Sunday October 11 at 3.30pm. The second test will be played in Auckland the following week.
It is not yet known when tickets for the two Bledisloe tests will go on sale with the details and crowd numbers dependent on updates on the … View moreWellington is set to host a Bledisloe Cup match on Sunday October 11 at 3.30pm. The second test will be played in Auckland the following week.
It is not yet known when tickets for the two Bledisloe tests will go on sale with the details and crowd numbers dependent on updates on the Government's Covid-19 Alert Levels.
Are you looking forward to the big match.
The Dominion Post is celebrating Māori Language Week by changing its masthead. Tell us what you or an organisation you are involved with are doing to raise awareness.
Howdy neighbours.
We've got some huge sheets of glass going free to anyone who wants them. They were being used as a makeshift glasshouse as pictured. Note the wooden parts are not included as they broke apart when we dismantled this - you're just getting three big pieces of glass.
They… View moreHowdy neighbours.
We've got some huge sheets of glass going free to anyone who wants them. They were being used as a makeshift glasshouse as pictured. Note the wooden parts are not included as they broke apart when we dismantled this - you're just getting three big pieces of glass.
They have a few (manufactured) holes in them - my guess is these were once the walls of a shower.
Let me know if you'd like more info or want to come and take a look. Must pick up from Featherston.
Cheers
Howdy neighbours.
This "outdoor bath" came with our house when we moved in earlier this year. Hoping to rehome it to someone who will get some use out of it, otherwise we will probably scrap it.
The idea is to light a fire in the cinder block cavity to heat the water, then you can lie… View moreHowdy neighbours.
This "outdoor bath" came with our house when we moved in earlier this year. Hoping to rehome it to someone who will get some use out of it, otherwise we will probably scrap it.
The idea is to light a fire in the cinder block cavity to heat the water, then you can lie back and look at the stars as you soak your troubles away.
Free to a good home if you want it. Pick up from Featherston. Happy for you to come and have a look first.
Cheers!
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