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This week we feature Marlie who belongs to Darren and Johanna of Berhampore.
"Marlie, our cat, loves hanging out on the streets of Berhampore. Marlie is an inquisitive little girl who loves to check out what’s happening in the neighbourhood."
Remember if you want your pet featured on … View moreThis week we feature Marlie who belongs to Darren and Johanna of Berhampore.
"Marlie, our cat, loves hanging out on the streets of Berhampore. Marlie is an inquisitive little girl who loves to check out what’s happening in the neighbourhood."
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.
For a brief moment in time, John Ogilvie could claim to be the world’s second best rugby fullback.
A stalwart of Petone sport, Ogilvie died recently in his 90th year. It was Ogilvie, who famously lost his place in the 1954 Petone premiers to legendary All Black fullback, Bob Scott.
This weeks contribution comes from Louise Thomas.
"Is that a little blue sky this afternoon? I feel like a mole rat emerging after a week in the burrow. This grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) seems pretty happy to see the sun. He's posing in a cedar tree for Christmas cards."
Our SPCA Pet of the Day this week is Pippa the dog.
"My ideal home would be one with a nice backyard, that is big enough for me to explore and potter around in the sun as I love toasting myself on a sunny day. I very much enjoy my daily walks so would love a family that would be keen to go … View moreOur SPCA Pet of the Day this week is Pippa the dog.
"My ideal home would be one with a nice backyard, that is big enough for me to explore and potter around in the sun as I love toasting myself on a sunny day. I very much enjoy my daily walks so would love a family that would be keen to go out, explore with me and show me all the wonderful things out there.
As I want to keep all the cuddles and tummy rubs for myself I am looking for a home as an only dog. Don't be fooled by my size, I can be cheeky and have jumped fences before, so am needing a home that has high fencing. I could live with older kids that are confident around big boisterous ladies like myself.
I do however come with a medical waiver my new home would have to be aware of. So if you think I'm the girl for you please contact the canine team for more information."
In conjunction with local artist Wonky Stitches NZ, we’re inviting you to join us for a unique all-ages bird counting event on Saturday 12 June.
Don your winter woollies, grab your binoculars, and bring your friends and whānau for a scavenger hunt around the Lower Hutt CBD to find these … View moreIn conjunction with local artist Wonky Stitches NZ, we’re inviting you to join us for a unique all-ages bird counting event on Saturday 12 June.
Don your winter woollies, grab your binoculars, and bring your friends and whānau for a scavenger hunt around the Lower Hutt CBD to find these uniquely created yarn birds. Pick up a map and start your hunt at the War Memorial Library, 12 June, 10AM-4PM.
Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night.
Finally some good news on the Melling Interchange on SH2. The bad news is the price tag is now $420m, an increase of $162m.
The Melling project will remove the signal controlled intersection on State Highway 2 which have been blamed for congestion and accidents. It will also involve installing new … View moreFinally some good news on the Melling Interchange on SH2. The bad news is the price tag is now $420m, an increase of $162m.
The Melling project will remove the signal controlled intersection on State Highway 2 which have been blamed for congestion and accidents. It will also involve installing new flood protection for Lower Hutt.
provements to State Highway 58 between the Hutt Valley and Porirua also received $105m.
The Wellington SPCA is appealing for donations for a puppy recently rescued in Upper Hutt.
At just three months old, Piglet was covered in one of the worst cases of mange the SPCA vets had seen.
Piglet’s skin was red, raw and weeping. Mange is a debilitating skin disease caused by parasitic … View moreThe Wellington SPCA is appealing for donations for a puppy recently rescued in Upper Hutt.
At just three months old, Piglet was covered in one of the worst cases of mange the SPCA vets had seen.
Piglet’s skin was red, raw and weeping. Mange is a debilitating skin disease caused by parasitic mites. Left untreated like this, it is horrific and extremely painful.
Found wandering the streets alone, the disease had ravaged Piglet's skin, and she was in significant pain and discomfort.
Her medication is expensive and SPCA vets say she will need a lot of care.
How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and … View moreHow's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and tell us why you love it. If you haven't quite left your career behind and you're planning your retirement we want to hear about it on Stuff Nation.
Remember - this doesn't have to be a one off. You can ask your neighbours for business recommendations for DIY products, advice on home improvement or even to invite your neighbours over for a house warming when your forever home is completed.
To share your thoughts and photos with Stuff head to the Stuff Nation page, we prefer submissions between 350-800 words; otherwise email homed@stuff.co.nz.
Remember to send through lots of photos.
There is still time to share your experiences on the new trial road layout on Knights Road – and we’d love to hear from you. This project aims to make the journey along Knights Road a safer and more people-friendly journey regardless of your choice of transport.
Complete our online survey … View moreThere is still time to share your experiences on the new trial road layout on Knights Road – and we’d love to hear from you. This project aims to make the journey along Knights Road a safer and more people-friendly journey regardless of your choice of transport.
Complete our online survey before 9am June 8. We will use the feedback and data to guide recommendations on whether the new layout gets removed, amended or made permanent.
eWeek Wellington is a community initiative electronic & computer (or ewaste) week organized in collaboration with ITRecycla Wellington to encourage the recycling of computers & electronics held over a week between Saturday 12th & Friday 18th of June.
This year it will only be held … View moreeWeek Wellington is a community initiative electronic & computer (or ewaste) week organized in collaboration with ITRecycla Wellington to encourage the recycling of computers & electronics held over a week between Saturday 12th & Friday 18th of June.
This year it will only be held in Wellington but next year we hope to go nationwide. Special eWeek only processing discounts.
Help Clean Up Wellington's eWaste!
This week we feature Fletcher Evans, who belongs to Michael and Leigh Romanos.
"Pembroke Corgi Fletcher Evans is a leading show winner and champion and also a winner in agility. Resident of Trentham where he enjoys the local parks with a passion. Member of Wellington Welsh Corgi Club."… View moreThis week we feature Fletcher Evans, who belongs to Michael and Leigh Romanos.
"Pembroke Corgi Fletcher Evans is a leading show winner and champion and also a winner in agility. Resident of Trentham where he enjoys the local parks with a passion. Member of Wellington Welsh Corgi Club."
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.
The Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.
The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.
We’re … View moreThe Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.
The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.
We’re pleased to bring you two new awards categories this year: Environment and Primary Industries. You can also nominate the inspirational women in your life in the Arts & Culture; Board & Management; Business Enterprise; Community Hero; Diversity; Innovation, Science & Health; Public Policy and Young Leader categories.
Nominate here: www.womenofinfluence.co.nz...
Thank you to this year’s illustrator Tess Costil for her inspiring artwork.
#womenofinfluence
Banks are no longer accepting cheques, with most people now opting to bank online. It's just another thing that's been scratched as the world goes more digital.
If the never-ending changes seem a bit daunting to you, check out the blog below where we provide some simple tech … View moreBanks are no longer accepting cheques, with most people now opting to bank online. It's just another thing that's been scratched as the world goes more digital.
If the never-ending changes seem a bit daunting to you, check out the blog below where we provide some simple tech substitutes for the previous way of doing things.
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