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Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.
Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No … View moreKitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.
Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No matter if you work full-time; have pets, kids or flatmates; can only commit for a few weeks or are new to caring for animals – everyone can foster.
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Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.
While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, … View moreFoodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.
While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.
New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."
What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.
If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.
Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!
Come join us for our second market and purchase gifts just in time for Christmas while supporting our little rescue
We will have:
Art
Crafts
Baking
Plants
Cat Toys… View moreCome join us for our second market and purchase gifts just in time for Christmas while supporting our little rescue
We will have:
Art
Crafts
Baking
Plants
Cat Toys
Clothing racks
and much more!
Stall holder application: form.jotform.com...
If you would like to donate or hold a stall, please get in contact.
Ph:
027 2910 633
Email:
Poonekengerurescue@gmail.com
She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!
Kia ora, my name is Annie and I am a marketing manager at a local not-for-profit organisation.
I am currently available/ looking for casual evening/ weekend based baby sitting work. I have a lot of experience with both older and younger children, from 1 year old up to teens. Please reach out if… View moreKia ora, my name is Annie and I am a marketing manager at a local not-for-profit organisation.
I am currently available/ looking for casual evening/ weekend based baby sitting work. I have a lot of experience with both older and younger children, from 1 year old up to teens. Please reach out if you are on the hunt for a baby sitter on a casual basis so you can enjoy a child-free evening once in a while!
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On 24 October each year, the United Nations celebrates its own “birthday”, which took place when the UN Charter was finally officially and fully ratified on 24 October, 1945.
People come together and celebrate the day with pomp and show in various cities in different countries. National … View moreOn 24 October each year, the United Nations celebrates its own “birthday”, which took place when the UN Charter was finally officially and fully ratified on 24 October, 1945.
People come together and celebrate the day with pomp and show in various cities in different countries. National costumes, flags, speeches, slogans, and parades are organised to mark the day and promote the idea of diversity and unity.
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Looking for some activities for Labour Day? The Friends' are running short (45 minute) introductory tours of the cemetery, to provide a brief history of this fascinating place, and a taste of what you might expect on one of our full tours.
Tour times are 11:15 and 12:15. No booking … View moreLooking for some activities for Labour Day? The Friends' are running short (45 minute) introductory tours of the cemetery, to provide a brief history of this fascinating place, and a taste of what you might expect on one of our full tours.
Tour times are 11:15 and 12:15. No booking required. Just be at the Shelter in the centre of the cemetery prior to tour start.
The Small Chapel will also be open 11:30-2:30pm which is a wonderful opportunity to pop in and see the stained glass windows.
We hope to see you there 🙂
Full details on our website:
friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...
Hi all - I'm looking for a secure garage to rent, preferably in Brooklyn but happy to consider elsewhere, for a pretty 80's Alfa. She's only little but is rain-phobic, and moisture threatens to return her from whence she came. If you have your own things in the same space that's… View moreHi all - I'm looking for a secure garage to rent, preferably in Brooklyn but happy to consider elsewhere, for a pretty 80's Alfa. She's only little but is rain-phobic, and moisture threatens to return her from whence she came. If you have your own things in the same space that's no problem. And I'd be happy to take you for drives!
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We live and work right here in Whāingaroa Raglan, a really awesome neighbourhood and part of Aotearoa. Here at Raglan Food Co we’ve been lifting the vibe on plant-based eating, creating delicious dairy-free alternatives for nearly 8 years. Perhaps you’ve tried our tasty coconut yoghurts or … View moreWe live and work right here in Whāingaroa Raglan, a really awesome neighbourhood and part of Aotearoa. Here at Raglan Food Co we’ve been lifting the vibe on plant-based eating, creating delicious dairy-free alternatives for nearly 8 years. Perhaps you’ve tried our tasty coconut yoghurts or gut-loving kefir?
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As we are about to embark on Wellington Heritage Week, we thought to fitting to pay tribute to George Wiltshire, designer of the Friends’ H.Q: The Shelter
If you like this story, then you will definitely enjoy our first tour on Monday: “Nation Builders” and on Thursday we have our … View moreAs we are about to embark on Wellington Heritage Week, we thought to fitting to pay tribute to George Wiltshire, designer of the Friends’ H.Q: The Shelter
If you like this story, then you will definitely enjoy our first tour on Monday: “Nation Builders” and on Thursday we have our "City Builders" tour. Tickets are still available. Please visit the Events page on our website to book: friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...
And now for George. He was born in Surrey in 1846. He attended grammar school and then trained as a Civil Engineer in London. George worked in various places in England between 1865 and 1870 before coming to New Zealand and undertaking survey work in the goldfields. Eventually he settled in Wellington and joined the City Council working under the City Surveyor Mr Marchant at a time when the Wainuiomata Waterworks was being undertaken with a pipeline connection to Wellington. He was then was promoted to Assistant Surveyor. In 1875 he married Caroline Hansen, a Norwegian immigrant. Together they had four children.
In 1888 George was promoted to City Surveyor with a salary of £275. One of his first actions was to set the new city Destructor in operation. The first step was to set up collection of household refuse. Imagine the novelty! Also in 1888, William Ferguson (Harbour Engineer) suggested that the City Destructor be augmented for cremations also. This would avoid the “mass of putridity” which existed at the Bolton Street cemetery. It would be another 17 years until our Crematorium opened at Karori.
In July 1891, George along with William Ferguson decided from the 23 designs for the new public library.
In August the same year, the first burial took place at Karori Cemetery. No further burials would take place for another six months. In the meantime, George designed and tendered a “shelter house” for the Cemetery in anticipation of the mourners yet to come. It was designed in the Gothic revival style, in a Greek Cross plan as an open sided structure. The builder was Samuel Hemingway. In 1892 the walls and door were added to ensure it provided true shelter from the forbidding Wellington weather. Occasionally parts of funeral services were held in the Shelter to limit mourners to exposure to the elements at graveside.
In 1897 the Evening Post reported “an annual growl is made by the City Surveyor (Mr. G. Wiltshire) as to the paucity of funds placed at his disposal for keeping the streets of the city in that state of repair required by citizens” (2 June 1897).
In 1902 George retired from his role at WCC. On his departure, he was presented with a “gold-mounted malacca cane, a pair of field glasses, a case of pipes and a pair of gold sleeve links”. He remarked that the present of a walking stick was a tolerable hint, and that he was sorry he had to take the hint and the stick. He then set up in practice for himself in offices in Brandon Street.
The following year he was elected a City Councillor for the Wellington Ward.
George died suddenly in 1905 whilst transacting some business at the office of Messrs Meek and Von Haast, solicitors. One of his sons was present. A doctor was called but nothing could be done. An inquest determined that he had died of “aortic disease”. At his passing, WCC acknowledges his efforts “his zeal and attention to detail, and his technical knowledge of the work, as well as his extensive experience under the Council, rendered him of great value to the city” (NZ Time 11 August 1908).
George leaves us quite a legacy with his contribution to the formation of our early city, and one that we are proud to celebrate.
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