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Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.
Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and … View moreShow your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.
Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and simply pick up a little litter in your street, tidy your favourite park, or remove bits and bobs from a nearby beach. Take part in 2018!
181 Waddington Drive - Easter SATURDAY 30th March
8:30am start... clothes, furniture and bedding, household items and international trinkets. All welcome, there will also be a sausage sizzle!
Check out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and … View moreCheck out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and "Most unrecognisable re-purposed item"!
It's not too late to show us your creative side and you could WIN...
This obscure, topsy-turvey world is a place of tactile and sensory discovery. Pop into the Capital E Play Space on Queens Wharf and explore the landscapes, both big and small, peek into mini-worlds of wonder, or listen to the silly languages.
Imagi-Nation is an illustration of the possibility … View moreThis obscure, topsy-turvey world is a place of tactile and sensory discovery. Pop into the Capital E Play Space on Queens Wharf and explore the landscapes, both big and small, peek into mini-worlds of wonder, or listen to the silly languages.
Imagi-Nation is an illustration of the possibility of a child’s imagination. Opens Monday April 16, suits age 3+ and is free!
..listen to understand.
It's a familiar scenario. You and your partner are having a conversation and you're listening and nodding along in agreement, but you're also forming your response in your mind.
In fact, your response is practically on the tip of your tongue, and … View more..listen to understand.
It's a familiar scenario. You and your partner are having a conversation and you're listening and nodding along in agreement, but you're also forming your response in your mind.
In fact, your response is practically on the tip of your tongue, and you're almost ready to interrupt the conversation to say it. And it can happen in any situation—with co-workers, friends, and family.
While we are all guilty of doing this, it's problematic because you aren't fully attentive and mindful of what your partner is saying. You have a great response ready to go, but you might have missed an important detail about your partner's thoughts or feelings.
Instead, just slow down a bit and really listen. Wait to think about your response until your partner has finished talking. Not only will you have better conversations, but you'll also understand your partner, or anyone else, a lot more.
Beau is a much-loved beautiful black 12 year old cat. Unfortunately he has developed diabetes, and his elderly owner (who is my neighbour) is not able to cope with giving him the 2 injections each day he needs to stay alive.
Would anyone be able to offer him a home, and save her from having to … View moreBeau is a much-loved beautiful black 12 year old cat. Unfortunately he has developed diabetes, and his elderly owner (who is my neighbour) is not able to cope with giving him the 2 injections each day he needs to stay alive.
Would anyone be able to offer him a home, and save her from having to have him put to sleep?
It’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.
Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in … View moreIt’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.
Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in basic streetwear, the 20-year-old fell off the back of a ‘bike travelling at 120mph and was partially skinned alive. Brittany speaks eloquently about what happened that day, the aftermath and how she now champions wearing the right protective gear on every ride. Watch it, and please pass on the message to anyone you know who rides. And encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching.
Save up to 20-50% off Everything in-store* this long Easter weekend!
Talk to our experts to get the right advice. We have NZ's largest range of golf equipment, balls, shoes, apparel and much more we have got something in stock for everyone.
* Discounts are off the Original Recommended … View moreSave up to 20-50% off Everything in-store* this long Easter weekend!
Talk to our experts to get the right advice. We have NZ's largest range of golf equipment, balls, shoes, apparel and much more we have got something in stock for everyone.
* Discounts are off the Original Recommended Retail Price and giveaways are excluded, Floor Stock Only - Some stock may be in a ‘shop soiled’ condition.
XXIO 10, XXIO Forged 6 & Prime 9 product and purchase of vouchers is excluded from the sale
Have you heard neighbours?
NZ Post has put up its prices for Kiwis posting letters and parcels. The price hike is due to a "significant loss of revenue". It will be in place from July 1 2018. Let's hear your thoughts? To read more click here.
National's "Minister for Everything" fought back tears during his final sign off to Parliament. While speaking about his autistic son, his voice cracked and he had to pause. It was a moment that reduced his fellow MPs to total silence. What did you think of his final goodbye?
To … View moreNational's "Minister for Everything" fought back tears during his final sign off to Parliament. While speaking about his autistic son, his voice cracked and he had to pause. It was a moment that reduced his fellow MPs to total silence. What did you think of his final goodbye?
To read more click here.
Buses will be replacing trains across the Wellington rail network over Easter Weekend while major works and a massive maintenance programme is carried out.
Train services will only be operating between Masterton and Upper Hutt, with all other services being replaced by bus services. Bus … View moreBuses will be replacing trains across the Wellington rail network over Easter Weekend while major works and a massive maintenance programme is carried out.
Train services will only be operating between Masterton and Upper Hutt, with all other services being replaced by bus services. Bus replacement timetables will be available at stations, but passengers are advised to check the Metlink website, or call 0800 801 700 for information.
The work being carried out includes:
* Construction work relating to the NZTA Transmission Gulley project
* The start of the Traction Upgrade project on the Hutt Valley Line
* Maintenance of the complex infrastructure entering Wellington Station
“Closing the lines is the only way that we can allow workers to get access to the area to carry out essential maintenance to keep the trains moving. Such work would be more hazardous, difficult and take much longer if the trains were still operating,” says Greater Wellington rail operations manager Angus Gabara.
“The reason we do these works over Easter Weekend is because it is traditionally a time of lower passenger numbers and will impact less customers.
“We will be having buses replacing the trains at all stops to ensure people can still get to where they want to go this weekend but understand that this could have an impact on people’s travel plans and apologise for any inconvenience.”
Wellington’s rail network needs constant maintenance and upgrade work to improve reliability and reduce the number of delays to services. Much of the Easter Weekend maintenance will focus on the complex entrance to Wellington Station - including servicing the overhead lines, tracks, signals and points.
Due to the aging nature of the network and growing patronage demand, major investment is needed to bring it up to capacity and a modern reliable standard. GWRC and KiwiRail have submitted business cases to the government requesting addition funding to address these underlying issues.
“For Wellington to have a modern, reliable, and sustainable rail network we will need major investment in our infrastructure. The council and KiwiRail expect to hear the results of the business cases in May,” says Angus.
For more information on bus replacements, or the work being carried out please visit www.metlink.org.nz......
The award-winning play The Dresser by Ronald Harwood is a bracing, heart-breaking drama set backstage at a theatre in England during WWII.
Sir, is in a bad way, his dresser, Norman, tries valiantly to prepare him to go on stage as King Lear. With Herculean effort by Norman, Sir finally makes it… View moreThe award-winning play The Dresser by Ronald Harwood is a bracing, heart-breaking drama set backstage at a theatre in England during WWII.
Sir, is in a bad way, his dresser, Norman, tries valiantly to prepare him to go on stage as King Lear. With Herculean effort by Norman, Sir finally makes it on stage and through the performance no thanks to a Luftwaffe air raid.
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Thanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.
They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering … View moreThanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.
They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering Neighbourly's upcycling awards. To check out what they had to say, click here.
Hi everyone, thanks for your thoughts - an interesting discussion for sure! Comments are now closed.
Despite having been the law for almost a quarter of a century, thousands of cyclists are thumbing their nose at wearing a helmet.
Figures show 29,399 fines have been issued to cyclists for … View moreHi everyone, thanks for your thoughts - an interesting discussion for sure! Comments are now closed.
Despite having been the law for almost a quarter of a century, thousands of cyclists are thumbing their nose at wearing a helmet.
Figures show 29,399 fines have been issued to cyclists for failing to wear their helmet over the past four years, prompting some people to call for a law change.
What do you think? Should we change the law and make it legal to cycle without a helmet? Why or why not? If you don't want your comments printed in our paper, add NFP at the end.
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