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Two new websites, developed by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO), were launched last week.
One helps people find out what’s happening in their communities during and after an emergency. The other helps people prepare before the big one hits.
The two new websites … View moreTwo new websites, developed by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO), were launched last week.
One helps people find out what’s happening in their communities during and after an emergency. The other helps people prepare before the big one hits.
The two new websites provide reliable information for people across the region.
www.wremo.nz... - provides local information when an emergency happens and is also the corporate site for WREMO.
www.getprepared.nz... - contains everything people across our region need to get prepared before any emergency occurs.
“The two new websites, along with our Facebook page, are our key communications channels for the people of our region. During an emergency we need people to quickly understand what is happening in their area and how it might affect them, so they can make the best decisions for them and their families,” says Bruce Pepperell, Regional Manager at the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office.
“Working with local councils’ communications people, we know that if an earthquake, tsunami or any other emergency happens, the new WREMO website can be updated quickly and easily. This will be a reliable source of information giving people of the region more certainty about what they need to do”.
"People need specific, targeted and correct information they can follow. We need people to follow official warnings, and it’s imperative they use a credible source for disaster information. These new websites, along with our Facebook page, are those credible sources,” says Mr Pepperell.
“Plus by having information to help people get prepared separated from operational information, means we can best meet the needs of both types of users. It gives us flexibility and our region certainty.”
Following extensive feedback after November’s earthquake, the need to provide localised information became a key priority for WREMO.
Last Novembers’ event saw an increase of 76.9% new users come to WREMO’s website for information, particularly to find tsunami evacuation zone information. Over 160,000 people accessed WREMO’s emergency information within the first hour of the 14 November earthquake. By making these two websites mobile friendly means clear information gets out to where it’s needed, when it’s needed.
For many, a sick day now means telling the boss you will work from home and answer emails in between sneezing and wheezing. Do you think we have a "she'll be right" attitude? Does this need to change? How do you find yourself taking sick days? Comments may be used in print unless … View moreFor many, a sick day now means telling the boss you will work from home and answer emails in between sneezing and wheezing. Do you think we have a "she'll be right" attitude? Does this need to change? How do you find yourself taking sick days? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print).
Haight ashbury are pleased to welcome our new stylist Jannike D'Sa to the team. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge about the hairdressing industry. Jannike is expert in the technique of balayage and freehand colour work, loves blow-drying beautiful styles and is great at taming thick … View moreHaight ashbury are pleased to welcome our new stylist Jannike D'Sa to the team. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge about the hairdressing industry. Jannike is expert in the technique of balayage and freehand colour work, loves blow-drying beautiful styles and is great at taming thick unruly hair.
Come and talk to Jannike for tips and tricks on how to achieve fresh, salon-finished looks and have a good hair day, every day. Book with Jannike till the end of August and receive a complimentary Kerastase Fusio-Dose treatment with your next cut or colour.
Wing 306 marched out of the Royal New Zealand Police College yesterday. These are our new members coming to the Wellington District!
Welcome aboard guys!
We kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!
Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner … View moreWe kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!
Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner announced Monday 7th August.
What's fun, free, safe and tailor-made for creative Kiwi kids? MindLabKids.com, that's what! This super online learning website is the home of home-based fun for 5-12 year-olds. Sign them up today to get their creative cogs turning, and be in to win some cool freebies!
Join us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.
… View moreJoin us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.
As a big thank you for your support, we will be awarding a Paralympian visit to two lucky organisations; one who raises the most funds, and one for the best photograph posted on social media with our #SpiritOfGold hashtag!
Head over towww.paralympics.org.nz... to get your Mufti Day Toolkit and for other ways that your organisation can get involved in supporting us this September!
Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?
Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections … View moreHey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?
Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections and building strong relationships with our customers, which is why we're proud to announce that we've joined up with the team at Neighbourly. Together, we're celebrating innovation and emPOWERing Kiwi communities (see what we did there?!)
We look forward to sharing more about our partnership with you soon. In the meantime, find out what makes us special.
Greater Wellington regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season and we need your help!
Join us at the South end Te Ara O Whareroa trail gate for a morning of tree planting. We will be planting near the big steps to the side of Te Ara o Whareroa trail. … View moreGreater Wellington regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season and we need your help!
Join us at the South end Te Ara O Whareroa trail gate for a morning of tree planting. We will be planting near the big steps to the side of Te Ara o Whareroa trail. Follow the signs from the bottom of Whareroa Beach carpark (Mackays Crossing entrance), or from the Poplar Avenue entrance if coming by bike or foot. RSVP to the Facebook event here goo.gl...
Morning tea provided
Please bring appropriate footwear and warm clothes
Wet weather cancellations, please call 0800 496 734
Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?
Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. … View moreDo you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?
Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. We'd love you to take part - plus we'll put you in the draw to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards if you complete the survey by 7 August.
We’re excited to announce our new Barnardos Early Learning Centre will be opening on Webb Street this October, welcoming all kiwi kids ages 0-5.
Barnardos are New Zealand’s leading expert in early learning and childcare, doing more for kiwi kids for 40 years.
Open longer hours: 7:00am –… View moreWe’re excited to announce our new Barnardos Early Learning Centre will be opening on Webb Street this October, welcoming all kiwi kids ages 0-5.
Barnardos are New Zealand’s leading expert in early learning and childcare, doing more for kiwi kids for 40 years.
Open longer hours: 7:00am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday.
Limited spaces available, pre-enrol your child today.
For more information visit our website or our Neighbourly page.
Phone or text Aimee on 027 201 8103
Email: info@barnardos.org.nz
A block of toilets proposed for Baring Head could soon have the best view of any bog in Wellington
The brand new block of dunnies is one of seven projects proposed by the Friends of Baring Head Trust and Greater Wellington Regional Council as part of the wider redevelopment of the Baring … View moreA block of toilets proposed for Baring Head could soon have the best view of any bog in Wellington
The brand new block of dunnies is one of seven projects proposed by the Friends of Baring Head Trust and Greater Wellington Regional Council as part of the wider redevelopment of the Baring Head...
Greater Wellington regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season and we need your help!
Join us at the South end Te Ara O Whareroa trail gate for a morning of tree planting on Sunday 13th August 9:30am. Please RSVP to our Facebook event goo.gl...
We will… View moreGreater Wellington regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season and we need your help!
Join us at the South end Te Ara O Whareroa trail gate for a morning of tree planting on Sunday 13th August 9:30am. Please RSVP to our Facebook event goo.gl...
We will be planting near the big steps to the side of Te Ara o Whareroa trail. Follow the signs from the bottom of Whareroa Beach carpark (Mackays Crossing entrance), or from the Poplar Avenue entrance if coming by bike or foot.
For more information, please visit www.gw.govt.nz...
Morning tea provided
Please bring appropriate footwear and warm clothes
Wet weather cancellations, please call 0800 496 734.
The Neighbourly team love to see whats happening across the country. So we thought we'd share five of the most interesting posts we've found this year!
From Spanish celebrities to Hedgehog Hospitals - Check out our list of quirky Neighbourly Posts here!
Did you know that you can … View moreThe Neighbourly team love to see whats happening across the country. So we thought we'd share five of the most interesting posts we've found this year!
From Spanish celebrities to Hedgehog Hospitals - Check out our list of quirky Neighbourly Posts here!
Did you know that you can browse posts from neighbourhoods across the country on our Public Notices tab? Any content shared to these public pages are posts that have been made with the "Public Post" box ticked.
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!
These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? … View moreClean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!
These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? Don't worry; you can sign up FREE when you’re in store. Find out more now.
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