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Experienced Mechanic and / or Apprentice for busy workshop
We are looking for an experienced mechanic to work in our busy workshop in Greytown.
The successful candidate will:
- Be reliable
- Self-motivated
- Be able to work unsupervised
- Good communication skills
- Current full drivers licence
- … View moreExperienced Mechanic and / or Apprentice for busy workshop
We are looking for an experienced mechanic to work in our busy workshop in Greytown.
The successful candidate will:
- Be reliable
- Self-motivated
- Be able to work unsupervised
- Good communication skills
- Current full drivers licence
- Experience Preferred
- WOF Approved would be a bonus
Although this is a full time position, part-time hours could be negotiated.
This position is available now, so if this sounds like you, please apply today!
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
www.trademe.co.nz...
Contact Lindsey 0272300598 or manager@challengegreytown.co.nz
These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!
Although Toast has been postponed until 16 January, November is still a great time to have a wine and food filled weekend in the Wairarapa. Get your mates together and get ready for a top weekend!
Invite your friends over for a weekend brimming with new wine and food places to try across the region… View moreAlthough Toast has been postponed until 16 January, November is still a great time to have a wine and food filled weekend in the Wairarapa. Get your mates together and get ready for a top weekend!
Invite your friends over for a weekend brimming with new wine and food places to try across the region plus get your tickets to the weekend events too. Check out what you can get up to here: www.wairarapanz.com...
Margaret Stevenson-Wright from Waikanae is the proud owner of Luca.
"I am six months old and my name is Luca. From the moment my eyes open each morning I greet the new day with great enthusiasm. I have no sense of size and love everyone and every thing that I encounter – confident that … View moreMargaret Stevenson-Wright from Waikanae is the proud owner of Luca.
"I am six months old and my name is Luca. From the moment my eyes open each morning I greet the new day with great enthusiasm. I have no sense of size and love everyone and every thing that I encounter – confident that everyone and everything loves me in return."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”
A reminder that State Highway 2 (SH2) over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for 5 nights from 9 pm Sunday 7th November to 4 am Friday 12th November to allow crews to safely complete essential work.
The 5-night road closures enable road crews to safely undertake essential maintenance and slip … View moreA reminder that State Highway 2 (SH2) over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for 5 nights from 9 pm Sunday 7th November to 4 am Friday 12th November to allow crews to safely complete essential work.
The 5-night road closures enable road crews to safely undertake essential maintenance and slip prevention works for the safety of all road users. Motorists are advised to plan ahead.
As our city continues to grow and thrive, so does our population. We have a vision to reshape our city to better suit our future.
Come along and join us at one of our 10 community drop-in sessions to find out more about Our City Tomorrow and what this means for you, your whānau, your community, … View moreAs our city continues to grow and thrive, so does our population. We have a vision to reshape our city to better suit our future.
Come along and join us at one of our 10 community drop-in sessions to find out more about Our City Tomorrow and what this means for you, your whānau, your community, and our city.
Find out which event is closest to you at: www.wcc.govt.nz...
#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke
We are now LIVE with three exciting plans, alongside Let's Get Wellington Moving, that will transform how we live, invigorate our city, and create attractive transport choices that help to reduce our carbon emissions.
Consultations are now open, so have your say on Our City Tomorrow!
⭐ … View moreWe are now LIVE with three exciting plans, alongside Let's Get Wellington Moving, that will transform how we live, invigorate our city, and create attractive transport choices that help to reduce our carbon emissions.
Consultations are now open, so have your say on Our City Tomorrow!
⭐ Let’s Get Wellington Moving – Mass Rapid Transit: Public transport that moves more people, more conveniently and comfortably.
⭐ Paneke Pōneke – Bike Network Plan: Our goal is to be a city where it’s easy for people of all ages and abilities to choose low or zero carbon transport options. Creating a connected bike network in tandem with big public transport improvements will make that possible.
⭐ Draft District Plan: The District Plan is the city’s planning rule book. It addresses key issues through new planning settings such as controls for quality housing, enabling development and protecting the city’s natural environment.
Find out more and have your say at: www.wcc.govt.nz...
#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke #OurCityTomorrow
"Hi there, my name is Peggy and boy am I a ball of energy. I have not had the best start to life so would love a second chance at happiness. I can be a little wary in new situations and meeting new people, so would love an experienced and patient home. One that has the time to put in the extra… View more"Hi there, my name is Peggy and boy am I a ball of energy. I have not had the best start to life so would love a second chance at happiness. I can be a little wary in new situations and meeting new people, so would love an experienced and patient home. One that has the time to put in the extra training I need as I have not had much. I am very food motivated so will pick things up quickly. I can be very puppy like when comfortable around my people so require a home with older teenagers or an only adult home, one that is confident around larger than life personalities. The team here have mixed me with other dogs, so I could go to a home with an existing dog. One that is social and has a similar play style to me. A dog that is happy to share their space and their humans. I have yet to be cat tested. If you think I am the dog for you please contact the canine team for more information."
Dear neighbours,
Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.
Let’s Get Wellington Moving is looking for your feedback on four transport options that will change how Wellingtonians get around and ensure we’re ready for the future.
Your trips of tomorrow could include modern electric vehicles with lots of space and a smoother ride, such as light rail … View moreLet’s Get Wellington Moving is looking for your feedback on four transport options that will change how Wellingtonians get around and ensure we’re ready for the future.
Your trips of tomorrow could include modern electric vehicles with lots of space and a smoother ride, such as light rail and bus rapid transit – take a look at the options and have your say today.
GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES
Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?
If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week.… View moreGOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES
Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?
If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
The recent lockdown has seen many of us take the time to sort items we no longer require or simply want to turn into cash.
We are currently very short of stock and keen to buy any of these or similar items.
Please see us at any of the multiple venues in the Wellington area.
Buying now at a venue near you deal with the specialists.
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This weeks photo is from Louise Thomas.
"A grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) staking out his patch with a song on my afternoon walk at the Manor Park Golf Sanctuary, Lower Hutt."
Urban trees provide many environmental, social and economic benefits to people, including supporting urban biodiversity, combatting heat, improving mental health and much more. So why have SWDC cut down large mature trees in Wood Street? Tui nested in these trees I know. They were not rotten or a … View moreUrban trees provide many environmental, social and economic benefits to people, including supporting urban biodiversity, combatting heat, improving mental health and much more. So why have SWDC cut down large mature trees in Wood Street? Tui nested in these trees I know. They were not rotten or a danger in any way. Does the local member have anything to say about this?
Dear neighbours,
Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.
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