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If you would like a flu vaccination this year, then you can just pop on into Lagans Pharmacy for your injection. No appointment required.
Funded by Ministry of Health for people over 65 years of age and other health conditions.
Giving nurses and other hospital staff a one-off bonus payment of $10 (before tax) for all the hard slog, long hours, stress and extra work they put in so far during the Omicron part of the Covid pandemic seems less than generous. In fact I would say it is a sick joke for staff associated with the… View moreGiving nurses and other hospital staff a one-off bonus payment of $10 (before tax) for all the hard slog, long hours, stress and extra work they put in so far during the Omicron part of the Covid pandemic seems less than generous. In fact I would say it is a sick joke for staff associated with the hospitals in the Wellington region.
Better than handing out a pen someone said. I don't know about that.
But hey, not far behind is the allowances some Government department staff are getting whenever they are forced/compelled to, or volunteer to, work from home. Added to their pay packet is 78 cents per day per stay at home.
So staying at home means use of power (and in winter add to this heating), food including cups of coffee and tea, wear and tear of own office type equipment including computer and printer. Savings are in the form of travel but if one buys a monthly train ticket for instance, there is little in the way of travel savings.
Who devised the princely sum of 78 cents a day allowance as commendably fair is anybody's guess. But don't blame it this time on Australia.
"I came to SPCA initially when I was found lost and very underweight. I have been looked after for a while and am now ready to find a home!
Although I didn't look my best when I first arrived at SPCA, it didn't take long for me to settle in and start looking healthier and happier. I … View more"I came to SPCA initially when I was found lost and very underweight. I have been looked after for a while and am now ready to find a home!
Although I didn't look my best when I first arrived at SPCA, it didn't take long for me to settle in and start looking healthier and happier. I charm most people I meet, and have lots of love to give. I can be a bit over the top when first meeting other dogs, but have gotten to make some friends and get to win them over with my exuberant greetings. If I were to go home to another dog, it would need to be one who is social and still eager to share playtime with me as an older dog may get annoyed with me. I am better suited to medium to large male dogs so this is my preference for a home. When it comes to training I come across very goofy at first, but am very motivated by treats and have started to pick up training easily. I'd like to continue training in my new home and show you what I'm capable of achieving. Although I can be full of beans at times, I really do love a good cuddle and chill out time with my humans, and once I have a good routine I am sure to flourish in my new home. I am so full of character and bound to provide you with lots of laughs. History of my previous homes is unknown, and for this reason combined with my personality, the team is looking for a home for me with confident children over 10 years or adults. I am looking for a home without cats."
Victoria London is the proud mum of Fajita.
"This is our pup Fajita from Lower Hutt. He is 1.5 years old and a total foodie which fits in well with our family."
"The pic attached was taken for his birthday in November because he is our little prince and our world revolves around … View moreVictoria London is the proud mum of Fajita.
"This is our pup Fajita from Lower Hutt. He is 1.5 years old and a total foodie which fits in well with our family."
"The pic attached was taken for his birthday in November because he is our little prince and our world revolves around him and he knows it lol." "Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
It is not Friday but these spoonbills pics are too good not to use. They were taken by Roger Smith from Waikanae.
"We have a good sized
population of royal spoonbills at the Waikanae estuary - recently swelled by new arrivals to around 26 birds. I was hidden in a reed bed adjacent to the … View moreIt is not Friday but these spoonbills pics are too good not to use. They were taken by Roger Smith from Waikanae.
"We have a good sized
population of royal spoonbills at the Waikanae estuary - recently swelled by new arrivals to around 26 birds. I was hidden in a reed bed adjacent to the Waimanu lagoon yesterday afternoon, and managed to capture these lovely images of a bird blissfully unaware of my presence."
Exciting new opportunity!
Spaces are filling up for the Mono Print/Collage Class with Nicki Young. These will be held at the Society rooms, 29a Elizabeth St, over two Sundays, 1st and 8th May 2022. Cost, including materials, is $25 for members, $30 for non members. There are two places available … View moreExciting new opportunity!
Spaces are filling up for the Mono Print/Collage Class with Nicki Young. These will be held at the Society rooms, 29a Elizabeth St, over two Sundays, 1st and 8th May 2022. Cost, including materials, is $25 for members, $30 for non members. There are two places available for the public, so be quick! Contact Maureen Starke – rmstarke@outlook.co.nz or phone 04 293 2729.
For more exciting examples of Nicki’s mono prints go to White Feather Studio Kapiti.
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Great news for our Metlink customers and community: all Metlink fares will be half price from 1 April to 30 June 2022. This follows the Government’s announcement that public transport fees will be temporarily reduced across the country to ease the cost of living over the next three months.
To… View moreGreat news for our Metlink customers and community: all Metlink fares will be half price from 1 April to 30 June 2022. This follows the Government’s announcement that public transport fees will be temporarily reduced across the country to ease the cost of living over the next three months.
To see how these changes affect the type of ticket you use, just call 0800 801 700 or see Metlink.org.nz/half-price-fares. And because we’re still dealing with COVID, please bear with us if your services are affected. Thanks, and enjoy the half price fares.
I’m running evening classes, 7pm-9pm, from my Waikanae studio on every Monday in May – a block of five in total, all materials and refreshments provided, $250 for the course. The aim is to create a collage work in the last weeks, using a mix of hand painted and printed papers along with … View moreI’m running evening classes, 7pm-9pm, from my Waikanae studio on every Monday in May – a block of five in total, all materials and refreshments provided, $250 for the course. The aim is to create a collage work in the last weeks, using a mix of hand painted and printed papers along with magazine cut-outs. The subject matter will be the written form. Great patterns can be generated from playing around with text so that it’s unreadable and that’s called asemic art. I’ll be teaching a range of art making techniques – trace monoprinting, Gelli-plate printing, stencilling and calligraphic mark making among others. Materials for you to use include GOLDEN’s OPEN Acrylics and High Flow, Yupo , Zeta and tissue paper, a range of inks, calligraphy pens, quills and a wide range of drawing materials. The group size will be limited to 6 people. No previous art experience is necessary! I have two places left – Who’s having them? Details on my website. www.stokes.net.nz...
It certainly seems that Elizabeth The 2nd, Queen of Great Britain & Northern Ireland and NZ among others, is ailing at a rather rapidly increasing pace.
Many people in the UK and NZ are hoping for her modernistic and capable grandson William to immediately be transformed to next in succession… View moreIt certainly seems that Elizabeth The 2nd, Queen of Great Britain & Northern Ireland and NZ among others, is ailing at a rather rapidly increasing pace.
Many people in the UK and NZ are hoping for her modernistic and capable grandson William to immediately be transformed to next in succession and take over the role occupied by the Queen. But it looks obvious Charles and Camilla will become King and Queen any day now.
NZ is already a country with both sides of its political aisle looking to dispense with royalty as the head of state and proclaim a republic with an elected president mirrowing to a great extent what a British King or Queen embodies in NZ.
And so the dour, slightly off key and tainted (re Diana) Charles with his unglamorous wife would hasten both NZ (and Australia) becoming republics within the Commonwealth of Nations, do the John Key-thing and fashion a new NZ-own flag and also most likely offically recognise Aotearoa as NZ's number one nation-recognised title.
For me, whoever has at least one Pembroke Corgi they call their own at either Buckingham Palace or Government House gets my support.
WHERE:- The Waikanae Beach Community Hall - 22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
When:- Sunday 10 April 10am - 1pm
Great Community Market with highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items.
Escape the house, peruse the various treasures, pick up a bargain or a gift … View moreWHERE:- The Waikanae Beach Community Hall - 22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
When:- Sunday 10 April 10am - 1pm
Great Community Market with highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items.
Escape the house, peruse the various treasures, pick up a bargain or a gift then enjoy the rest of the day on the wonderful Kapiti Coast touring the many attractions and cafes.
Invite a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great community event. Support local!
Covid–19 protocols will be in place so please don't forget your mask unless you have an exemption.
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Based on the Stuff column, the newsletter showcases five happy things from the news, for a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness in the… View moreThe Antidote delivers your daily dose of good news each weekday afternoon, straight to your inbox.
Based on the Stuff column, the newsletter showcases five happy things from the news, for a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness in the world.
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