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There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.
Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets –… View moreThere are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.
Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets – you and your people.
Annual ACC invoices for businesses are sent out from 9 July and there’s a few things you need to know to make the process a whole lot easier.
If your details or circumstances have changed since last year, you can update these online. If you do this by 22 June, we can invoice you correctly.
Check out our guide to ACC levies and get it done online.
Saturday 14 July 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 15th July 10.00am - 3.00pm at Carterton Events Centre. If you have any books you wish to donate please call/text Deirdre 3795530 or 0276869953 for pick up or enquiries.
Ever get fed up with those pesky spiders that take up residence in your car wing mirrors and build their webs across the glass? I found a solution that stops this and my car has been free of the little blighters for two months now. Spray inside the mirror with an insect barrier spray like Kiwicare … View moreEver get fed up with those pesky spiders that take up residence in your car wing mirrors and build their webs across the glass? I found a solution that stops this and my car has been free of the little blighters for two months now. Spray inside the mirror with an insect barrier spray like Kiwicare No bugs Super or similar. They do not come back.
Got a cold home and a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free, lined curtains. Curtains help to create a warmer, healthier home for your family by keeping heat inside. They can help keep your power bills down and your family healthier.
Wellington Curtain Bank is … View moreGot a cold home and a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free, lined curtains. Curtains help to create a warmer, healthier home for your family by keeping heat inside. They can help keep your power bills down and your family healthier.
Wellington Curtain Bank is open for orders. To find out more and apply for curtains, go to the Sustainability Trust website or give us a call on 0508 78 78 24 extn 705. You’ll find an order form, and an instruction video on how to measure your windows so the curtains fit well.
Precision 14” wood lathe (Taiwanese, 2nd hand, probably 25 years old)
1100mm bed
Comes with drill chuck, face plate, 3-point chuck, spindle chuck, free spinning end
This is a pickup only.
Reason for selling, upgraded.
Spinning wheel with extra bits like a wool winder. Can't use it anymore because of back problems. No photo cause I'm hopeless at it, It's an Ashford wheel. Txt me 0272834094
Baby blue Vintage 7 speed cycle plus basket, helmet, bell, lock, rear vision mirror and pump. Very good condition. $250 for the lot.
When Pavel Pazniak and Mykhailo Stepura set out to tramp through the Tararua Range, it was a clear, …
Love the Hurricanes? Don’t miss your chance to WIN an exclusive Hurricanes game day experience for you and two mates.
Thanks to National Storage, you could be front and centre to watch the Hurricanes take on the Blues on 7th July, plus you’ll get the opportunity to run through the player … View moreLove the Hurricanes? Don’t miss your chance to WIN an exclusive Hurricanes game day experience for you and two mates.
Thanks to National Storage, you could be front and centre to watch the Hurricanes take on the Blues on 7th July, plus you’ll get the opportunity to run through the player tunnel, watch the players warm up and lots more! There’s two chances to win so don’t wait, enter now!
We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.
Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
Which Regional Parks have you visited recently?
Let us know what you did and how we can make your next visit even better. Have your say at www.surveymonkey.com...
We are taking care of the things that matter – but we can’t do it without your help!
You’re invited to #LeafYourLegacy and help us plant over 20,000 native plants in Queen Elizabeth Park this winter.
We have three planting events:
- 10 June at 10am-12:30pm, The Esplanade Carpark
- 8 … View moreWe are taking care of the things that matter – but we can’t do it without your help!
You’re invited to #LeafYourLegacy and help us plant over 20,000 native plants in Queen Elizabeth Park this winter.
We have three planting events:
- 10 June at 10am-12:30pm, The Esplanade Carpark
- 8 July at 10am-12:30pm, MacKays crossing entrance
- 22 July at 10am-12:30pm, MacKays crossing entrance
Spades and gloves will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Remember to check the weather and dress appropriately so you don't freeze out there, to help you warm up afterwards enjoy a hot drink and biscuits on us.
For wet weather cancellations, please call 0800 496 734
Hi Wellington,
Are you a nurse striking for better pay? Thousands of nurses fed up with low pay and long hours have voted to strike on July 5 and 12. What do you think of the strike? Will it impact you or your family? Do you think nurses be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, … View moreHi Wellington,
Are you a nurse striking for better pay? Thousands of nurses fed up with low pay and long hours have voted to strike on July 5 and 12. What do you think of the strike? Will it impact you or your family? Do you think nurses be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)
Are you looking for a chance to give back to your community and meet great people?
Victim Support volunteers are people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who make themselves available to support others after a crime, trauma, or loss.
Last year, our … View moreAre you looking for a chance to give back to your community and meet great people?
Victim Support volunteers are people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who make themselves available to support others after a crime, trauma, or loss.
Last year, our volunteers were there for more than 2600 people right across the Wellington region in their times of greatest need.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to give back to your community, we’d love to hear from you! To find out more about becoming a Victim Support volunteer, call us on 0800 865 868, email us at wellington@victimsupport.org.nz, or visit www.victimsupport.org.nz/volunteer.
No prior experience or qualifications are required and comprehensive training and supervision is provided.
Thanks!
Paula and the Victim Support team
There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.
Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red … View moreThere’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.
Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red Onions, Free Range Bacon, Mustard BBQ Sauce, topped with melted Swiss Cheese and Gherkin Mayo.
To celebrate the rebirth/revival of Death by Chicken, we’re giving SIX lucky Neighbourly members the chance to win five pizzas - for you and your neighbours.
Want your ‘hood in the draw? Just like or thank this post and we'll chuck you in the draw to win. Five Death by Chicken pizzas.
Winners announced, Friday 08 June
Quote: "Neighbourlychicken" to get free delivery for any order over $20
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