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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.
Relax, Reconnect, Restore. Women's Weekend Retreat
When: 11 - 13 June
Where: Norsewood
Contact: Charlotte
email: charlotte@wealthofhealth.co.nz
Price: $175.00
Are you tired of the daily grind of being busy serving others and constantly meeting the needs of everyone else by yourself? … View moreRelax, Reconnect, Restore. Women's Weekend Retreat
When: 11 - 13 June
Where: Norsewood
Contact: Charlotte
email: charlotte@wealthofhealth.co.nz
Price: $175.00
Are you tired of the daily grind of being busy serving others and constantly meeting the needs of everyone else by yourself? How would your body and mind feel after a whole weekend of self care?
The Hub, 23 Gordon St, Dannevirke
When: 8 June
Where: The Hub, 23 Gordon St, Dannevike
Contact: Tararua REAP,
Phone: 06 374 6565
Time: 6.30pm * 8.30pm
This workshop runs for 2 hours and includes topics such as what happens to your waste (Landfill, wastewater recycling). It highlights waste… View moreThe Hub, 23 Gordon St, Dannevirke
When: 8 June
Where: The Hub, 23 Gordon St, Dannevike
Contact: Tararua REAP,
Phone: 06 374 6565
Time: 6.30pm * 8.30pm
This workshop runs for 2 hours and includes topics such as what happens to your waste (Landfill, wastewater recycling). It highlights waste free alternative products and other exciting waste minimilising praticies at the home.
I have two canterbury jackets from the 1991 rugby world cub tour in England and France, size small and large, $130 each Jacket ono
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.
UHF transmission is down again. Technicians are working on it. Check for updates here: freeviewforum.co.nz...
Did you know that adding a waterproof mattress protector can increase the longevity of your mattress while protecting you from bacteria?
Read this article bit.ly... that sheds light and shares scientific reasons for why it is so important to put a waterproof mattress protector on.
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.
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