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This week we feature a picture of a starling by Louise Thomas.
"The variety of plumage at the moment on young birds as they transition into their adult feathers is amazing. I think a few years ago I would have thought of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) as a dozen different species if I thought … View moreThis week we feature a picture of a starling by Louise Thomas.
"The variety of plumage at the moment on young birds as they transition into their adult feathers is amazing. I think a few years ago I would have thought of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) as a dozen different species if I thought of them at all. Many of the new generation still have their brown heads, but are developing their star-spangled chest feathers. Mature feathers coming in on their backs are beautiful, with pale brown borders and the middles an iridescent green in the sunlight. Nature is an artist."
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View moreCome together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.
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Serviced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.
Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.
Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with … View moreServiced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.
Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.
Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with certainty about your living expenses.
Yes you can! NZ Gardener's DIY guru Jacob Leaf shows you how.
A belated Pet of the Day this week, meet Dora from Taita.
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 … View more
Hi Upper Hutt!
After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble is to be operational from April 19.
With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more … View moreHi Upper Hutt!
After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble is to be operational from April 19.
With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more likely to head across the Tasman or travel domestically?
Fronting Australian media yesterday, Jacinda Ardern not only spoke of the excitement of families being able to be reunited, but also pitched New Zealand tourist activities to Australian viewers.
"If there is a hot spot in one of the states of Australia we may just act in the same way that another state would ... Just prepare that there may be disruptions, but what better place in the world to be stuck. Am I right?," she said.
The trans-Tasman bubble will operate on a three tier basis: Continue, Pause and Suspend. If there are a few cases in Australia linked to the border, quarantine-free travel will continue. Travel may be paused for 72 hours if there are rogue community cases and in the instance of a state or nationwide lockdown, travel will be suspended.
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We’re preparing our Long Term Plan for 2021-2031 now but before we lock it in, we’re keen to kōrero (talk) with you about what we’re planning, how our key proposals impact our spending and most importantly, your rates.
Check your letterbox for our consultation booklet or go to … View moreWe’re preparing our Long Term Plan for 2021-2031 now but before we lock it in, we’re keen to kōrero (talk) with you about what we’re planning, how our key proposals impact our spending and most importantly, your rates.
Check your letterbox for our consultation booklet or go to letskorero.upperhuttcity.com/upper-hutt-starts-with-u
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A belated Feathered Friend. The pic this week is from Kelson based photographer Andrew Gorrie who particularly enjoys photographing tūī.
A campaign calling on businesses to provide people with inflammatory bowel disease access to staff toilets in an emergency is gaining traction in the Hutt Valley.
Nicole Thornton, 16, has helped launch a campaign to get businesses to provide toilet access to people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.… View moreA campaign calling on businesses to provide people with inflammatory bowel disease access to staff toilets in an emergency is gaining traction in the Hutt Valley.
Nicole Thornton, 16, has helped launch a campaign to get businesses to provide toilet access to people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Now, Hutt Valley business leaders have backed the initiative.
On Tuesday, the Upper Hutt City Council and the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce launched a campaign for better access to toilet facilities in Upper Hutt.
They are requesting that local businesses willing to allow IBD patients with toilet access prominently display a poster in their window stating that they honour the “I Can’t Wait Card”.
When you upgrade to fast and reliable fibre broadband, if you have a landline or alarm system you rely on, you’ll need to get them switched over as well. Between Chorus and your providers – we’ll take care of it all, with a heads-up from you!
Here’s what you need to know.
HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!
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Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to … View moreHURRY SALE ENDS SOON!
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Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or what prep is required, Resene staff can help you every step of the way.
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Come in and get inspired to make the most of your home.
Join celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of … View moreJoin celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of world-class classical crossover entertainment touring through New Zealand this May.
An unmissable concert with four of New Zealand’s finest internationally successful artists coming together to showcase their talents.
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