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While some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.
This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.
To help get your … View moreWhile some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.
This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.
To help get your extra row underway Yates is lending a helping hand.
Just register online HERE between 1st and 25th October to receive a FREE packet of Yates Vegie Seeds.
Once you’ve grown your vegies to share (or if you have spare now) please visit HERE to find a list of the organisations that would welcome your donation of fresh homegrown vegies.
Seems like these scammers are now able to send text messages with links. Here is the official announcement from Spark on their Twitter.
Also had an email from "Amazon" about my account being "suspended" due to mismatched billing information. It looked legir but it had some … View moreSeems like these scammers are now able to send text messages with links. Here is the official announcement from Spark on their Twitter.
Also had an email from "Amazon" about my account being "suspended" due to mismatched billing information. It looked legir but it had some weird typo glitch in it that made me delete it immediately.
These large invasive birds are a problem in the Wellington region because they eat and destroy newly germinated seedlings, which sometimes means entire crops need to be re-sown.
We need to protect our region’s environment and economic wellbeing from damage, which is why we aim to remove rooks … View moreThese large invasive birds are a problem in the Wellington region because they eat and destroy newly germinated seedlings, which sometimes means entire crops need to be re-sown.
We need to protect our region’s environment and economic wellbeing from damage, which is why we aim to remove rooks from our region by 2029.
Find out more about Rooks here - www.gw.govt.nz...
Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies and natural disasters than those without a plan.
For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training and … View moreHere at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies and natural disasters than those without a plan.
For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training and stocking up on essentials to putting together a grab n’ go bag or working with your neighbours to create a neighbourhood resillience plan, a little bit of planning goes a long way to make sure you and your community can get through any situation. Joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group is a great way to keep in touch and work together to reach out, look out and help out one another no matter what life may bring.
Don’t forget! This month also coincides with New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, ShakeOut, which will be taking place on Thursday, October 28th at 9:30am.
Let us know how you’re getting prepared this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
There's an upcoming overnight closure of Remutaka Hill for essential work.
State Highway 2 (SH2) over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for one night from 9pm Sunday 10 October to 4am Monday 11 October to allow crews to safely complete essential work. One to note especially as this falls … View moreThere's an upcoming overnight closure of Remutaka Hill for essential work.
State Highway 2 (SH2) over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for one night from 9pm Sunday 10 October to 4am Monday 11 October to allow crews to safely complete essential work. One to note especially as this falls within the School Holidays.
There is also a five-night closure of the road coming up, from 9pm Sunday 7 November to 4am Friday 12 November. For people who know they need to travel during these nights, they should get in touch to book the escort service.
For more information on the Remutaka Hill closures, including the full schedule of planned closures up to June 2022, visit nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh2-remutaka-hill-road-night-closures.
Creating a mood board or pinboard using Resene FX Blackboard Paint to keep household notes tidy is easy with this inspiring project.
Find out how to create your own.
Our homes can be our greatest investment and protecting our homes against climate change has become more important than ever.
Our changing climate poses risks to our natural and built environments. Swiss Re in a global analysis of insurance risk said to “expect climate risks to raise global … View moreOur homes can be our greatest investment and protecting our homes against climate change has become more important than ever.
Our changing climate poses risks to our natural and built environments. Swiss Re in a global analysis of insurance risk said to “expect climate risks to raise global property premiums by 33-41% between 2020 and 2040”. The potential increase was deemed a direct consequence of our changing climate.
Our Climate Insights property report provides easily understood information on change to risks for your current or a future property. The report includes robust and actionable information for residential property owners, tenants and investors to enhance their property’s climate resilience.
Our new Office for Seniors website is now live!
The website is a great resource for older New Zealanders to find helpful information. It’s been designed with our older audience in mind so it’s easy to navigate.
It also outlines the role of the Office for Seniors.
Visit … View moreOur new Office for Seniors website is now live!
The website is a great resource for older New Zealanders to find helpful information. It’s been designed with our older audience in mind so it’s easy to navigate.
It also outlines the role of the Office for Seniors.
Visit officeforseniors.govt.nz
DON'T DEAL WITH THIS FIRM. i found they don't back up their promises. I bought an item that was faulty. after 6 months (approximately) toing and froing on phone and e-mail, they agreed to refund the item. continuing interactions got me just stalling from them. two years later they still … View moreDON'T DEAL WITH THIS FIRM. i found they don't back up their promises. I bought an item that was faulty. after 6 months (approximately) toing and froing on phone and e-mail, they agreed to refund the item. continuing interactions got me just stalling from them. two years later they still haven't refunded me. There is no disagreement to take to the small claims tribunal, as they have agreed to refund the purchase price. They just have not done so.
In checking with the Justice Department and Consumer Affairs, there doesn’t seem to be any mechanism to compel payment.
BRIAN.
Dear neighbours and gardeners,
Here's another great project from our DIY guru Jacob Leaf.
Hi, I need to point out that the shop in Masterton are only agents for Jaycar and aren't part of teh Jaycar firm. It is the online firm Jaycar that is the problem, Not Electric Blue, the shop in Masterton. I too have found Electric Blue good to deal with. They are not teh online firm.
Our FREE Adult Community Classes restart for Term 4 from 18th October. we have a variety of programmes that may interest you.
Classes are held in Masterton or nationwide. Ph 0800 678910 or call into 340 Queen Street, Masterton.
Wairarapa Police are appealing for information from the public following the arrest of a man for burglary in the area last week.
A 49-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of 22 September for the burglary of a Masterton address overnight that night. The man was in possession of a number of … View moreWairarapa Police are appealing for information from the public following the arrest of a man for burglary in the area last week.
A 49-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of 22 September for the burglary of a Masterton address overnight that night. The man was in possession of a number of items of property which we believe may have been stolen in the days / hours prior to his arrest, and we would like to reunite them with their owners.
It is possible that some of the thefts or burglaries have not yet been reported to Police. Get in touch with Police by phoning 105 and quoting file number 210922/7827.
OPPORTUNITY 🙌🏼 Are you a change-maker in your community and looking to join an awesome social movement?
We might have the perfect role for you!
Neighbours Day Aotearoa (NDA) is looking for a community-minded people to activate the Neighbours Day kaupapa through their existing networks … View moreOPPORTUNITY 🙌🏼 Are you a change-maker in your community and looking to join an awesome social movement?
We might have the perfect role for you!
Neighbours Day Aotearoa (NDA) is looking for a community-minded people to activate the Neighbours Day kaupapa through their existing networks and connections. We are looking for 13 Neighbours Day Aotearoa Connectors to join the team and help us activate NDA across the motu.
What the role could involve?
- Meeting with a community local group and encouraging them to hold an event
- Visiting a local library to drop off posters
- Spreading the Neighbours Day Aotearoa message at your local Marae
- Chatting with people in the street and encouraging them to do something neighbourly
- Stopping by the community garden to let them know about the Neighbours Day theme for 2022
We have a dedicated team that will work alongside you and training is provided. www.neighboursday.org.nz...
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