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Charlie is a five year old poodle cross bichon who lives in Miramar. He belongs to Carol Colgate of Miramar and does therapy with cancer patients at Mary Potter Hospice and also visits Te Hopai Resthome. Charlie has a very gentle nature and the patients love him.
Remember if you want your pet … View moreCharlie is a five year old poodle cross bichon who lives in Miramar. He belongs to Carol Colgate of Miramar and does therapy with cancer patients at Mary Potter Hospice and also visits Te Hopai Resthome. Charlie has a very gentle nature and the patients love him.
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.
I realise it is not Wednesday but on such a special day, I thought I would ask Neighbourly users for their memories.
Did you ever meet him or do you have a story about our greatest New Zealander?
This week we feature a picture and words from Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
"A visit to Silverstream yesterday afternoon to see if I could find some kingfishers and I was rewarded by the sight of several of them on powerlines, swooping down to grab tasty morsels, but couldn't get close … View moreThis week we feature a picture and words from Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
"A visit to Silverstream yesterday afternoon to see if I could find some kingfishers and I was rewarded by the sight of several of them on powerlines, swooping down to grab tasty morsels, but couldn't get close enough to any of them to get decent shots so these photos are heavily cropped. At one point a kingfisher was sharing his line with a huge group of Starlings! I loved watching the two magpies displaying teamwork when tearing at a clump of grasses! As I walked through St Pats, the sparrows were enjoying a dustbath!"
Join us in celebrating Wairarapa's REMARKABLE WOMEN in business. The winners will be announced at the REMARKABLE WOMEN AWARDS on Saturday 19 June at the Solway Showgrounds. Ticket price includes bubbles on arrival, a two-course meal by Crecendo and Johner wine on the table. Tickets available … View moreJoin us in celebrating Wairarapa's REMARKABLE WOMEN in business. The winners will be announced at the REMARKABLE WOMEN AWARDS on Saturday 19 June at the Solway Showgrounds. Ticket price includes bubbles on arrival, a two-course meal by Crecendo and Johner wine on the table. Tickets available from remarkablebusinesswomen.co.nz....
Thank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the … View moreThank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the trust restore the land to its former forested glory.
Dominion Post photographer Kevin Stent took this picture of moon rising over Palmer Head Fortress, Wellington, prior to a much anticipated blood moon later in the evening.
If you have a photo of the blood moon, please post it.
Great family fun - ON NOW!! Shows on this weekend and Wed 30th: www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Come and get your ticket at either the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITEs.
Paint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!
Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail … View morePaint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!
Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail price in May 2021 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Meet the lovely Master of Cheese, Alison Leber at two-hour chocolate and cheese tasting from local shops matched with On Giants Shoulders delicious wine.
What would you like to see happen to St Gerard's
The historic church has closed because of its earthquake-prone status. Its owners made the decision after the owners struggled to raise the $11 million to $13m needed to pay for strengthening work. Only $42,000 had been donated by July 2020.
An old black and white picture from early Wellington. Who can recognise where it is?
An undeclared allergen has forced the recall of a Pams food product.
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd has recalled Pams Brand Cassava Vege Crisps Original 150g, due to the possible presence of milk, an allergen that is not declared on the ingredients list.
In a statement, the Ministry for Primary … View moreAn undeclared allergen has forced the recall of a Pams food product.
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd has recalled Pams Brand Cassava Vege Crisps Original 150g, due to the possible presence of milk, an allergen that is not declared on the ingredients list.
In a statement, the Ministry for Primary Industries says that any customer with a milk allergy or intolerance should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Pak'n Save, New World and Four Square stores throughout New Zealand.
- It is sold in a 150g package.
- Best before date is 19 OCT 21.
- No other flavour is affected.
Customers with any questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd.
Phone: 0800 24 51 14
Address: 35 Landing Drive, Mangere, Auckland.
To find out more about the recall, head to the New Zealand Food Safety Website.
From the where oceans collide at Cape Reinga, to the oyster-ridden seaboards of Bluff - it's time for you to spin the map of Aotearoa and see where your finger lands.
To take some of the stress out of your long weekend roadtrip plans, we're giving 10 lucky winners petrol vouchers … View moreFrom the where oceans collide at Cape Reinga, to the oyster-ridden seaboards of Bluff - it's time for you to spin the map of Aotearoa and see where your finger lands.
To take some of the stress out of your long weekend roadtrip plans, we're giving 10 lucky winners petrol vouchers from Mobil or Z - it's your choice!
If your name's below, get in touch with us, and if you know any of your neighbours listed, be sure to congratulate them and let them know!
Betty Campbell from Northland
Aimee Crothall from Paekakariki
David Watt from Hamilton
Sarah Sharp from Auckland
Helen Fang from Auckland
Rafael Moreno from New Plymouth
Saqib Ahmad from Auckland
Maria Dela Cruz from Wellington
Suannie Burt from Carterton District
Nick Regos from Christchurch
Keep your eyes peeled for our next random draw. Until next time!
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Hi neighbours,
Wellington Samaritans are looking for locals to join our team of helpline volunteers.
If you’re a good listener and have a genuine desire to improve the mental well-being of others, please contact us about becoming a helpline volunteer.
We provide full training and … View moreHi neighbours,
Wellington Samaritans are looking for locals to join our team of helpline volunteers.
If you’re a good listener and have a genuine desire to improve the mental well-being of others, please contact us about becoming a helpline volunteer.
We provide full training and ongoing support.
Email wellington@samaritans.org.nz or phone 021 294 0036 or visit www.samaritans.org.nz
The Maymorn access to Remutaka Cycle Trail will be closed to all users on Monday 31 May and Tuesday 1 June.
This is due to the construction and placement of a culvert for the adjacent Kiwirail site. Touring cyclists please use the alternate route via Plateau Rd to Tunnel Gully and Remutaka Cycle … View moreThe Maymorn access to Remutaka Cycle Trail will be closed to all users on Monday 31 May and Tuesday 1 June.
This is due to the construction and placement of a culvert for the adjacent Kiwirail site. Touring cyclists please use the alternate route via Plateau Rd to Tunnel Gully and Remutaka Cycle Trail.
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