Takapu Valley, Wellington

2653 days ago

Poll: Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?

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Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?
  • 19% Yes, we should take more
    19% Complete
  • 18.2% No, 1500 is enough
    18.2% Complete
  • 58.1% No - we shouldn't be taking so many
    58.1% Complete
  • 3.6% Don't mind either way
    3.6% Complete
  • 1.1% No opinion
    1.1% Complete
4134 votes
2653 days ago

Food recall: Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.

The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.

"This recall does not affect any … View more
Mac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.

The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.

"This recall does not affect any other batches of this or any other Mac's brand product," a recall notice said

Lion apologised, and offered a full refund to customers if they had the incorrect product. Customers with the product should contact Lion on 0800 835 554.

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2653 days ago

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2654 days ago

Proposal to close roads

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Our Regulatory Processes Committee will meet in November to consider some temporary road closures for Wellington Round the Bays and Newtown Festival. If you object to these proposed road closures or would like to give your feedback, please email maria.taumaa@wcc.govt.nz before Fri 28 Sep.

2654 days ago

Total Mobility Scheme

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Have you heard of the Total Mobility Scheme? This provides door-to-door transport for people with a permanent disability or impairment. Come along to Karori Library on Tues 25 Sep (1.30-3pm) to learn about the scheme and find out if you're eligible. For more info or to book, call 04 9722595.

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2655 days ago

Looking for large shed or barn or old factory to paint our bus ($$)

Jessica from Cannons Creek

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We are a small family turning a school bus into a tiny house. We are looking for somewhere to prep and paint our bus, in the Porirua area, that has cover. Preference would also be to have power. Know of anywhere? Happy to pay for use of space. Would be for this weekend and maybe until Monday … View more
hi

We are a small family turning a school bus into a tiny house. We are looking for somewhere to prep and paint our bus, in the Porirua area, that has cover. Preference would also be to have power. Know of anywhere? Happy to pay for use of space. Would be for this weekend and maybe until Monday or Tuesday :) Please call or email me :) Jess London 022 013 7585 jessicaglondon@gmail.com

2654 days ago

The Emergency Services Expo is Back for 2018

Fire Safety from Fire Safety - Wellington Region

On Saturday the 6th October, Come to a family-friendly day of emergency services demonstrations and displays on the waterfront. The emergency services are bringing out their biggest boats, fire trucks and loudest sirens to entertain the school holiday crowds.

Climb aboard a fire truck, watch a … View more
On Saturday the 6th October, Come to a family-friendly day of emergency services demonstrations and displays on the waterfront. The emergency services are bringing out their biggest boats, fire trucks and loudest sirens to entertain the school holiday crowds.

Climb aboard a fire truck, watch a car crash rescue demonstration, see the life flight rescue helicopter in action, and talk to the Police dog section about their work.

Watch from the Wellington waterfront as the Police Maritime unit and the Wellington coastguard demonstrate water rescues, and Tiaki tugboat puts on a spectacular water cannon display!

The whole family will enjoy this exhilarating display of public safety.

Programme
11am–12noon, Te Papa Forecourt
•Fire engine aerial rescue unit demonstration
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Wellington Free Ambulance demonstrate a car crash extrication
•Police Armed Offenders Squad, Dive Squad and Police Dog Section talk

12noon–12.50pm, Te Papa Amphitheatre
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand will desend the Te Papa building and perform a high-angle rope rescue
•LandSAR 4 wheel drive vehicle display
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand demonstrate how ‘not to’ put out a real fire

12.50–2.00pm, Wellington waterfront
•Wellington Coastguard demonstrate a water rescue
•Tiaki tugboat water cannon display
•Police marine unit demonstration
•Life Flight-Westpac Rescue Helicopter heli-winching demonstration

All day, Level 2, Te Papa
•High angle rope rescue (Inside Te Papa in front of the Gallipoli exhibition entrance)
•St John information display
•Wellington Free Ambulance – celebrating 90 years
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand VR-Escape my House 
•Fire awareness intervention programme information stand

Please note: Programme is subject to change if any services are needed for an emergency.

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2654 days ago

Vogel House 75 Woburn Road Lower Hutt Open days 20 Sept-2 Ocr 2018

Sandra from Normandale

Come and see this Historic Hutt House where Prime Ministers' used to live, see Muldoon's bathroom, the gardens, talk to our local Hutt Lions team who are your guides. Kate Sheppard is on display. PHOTO is Kate Sheppard's Brother Francis Souter Malcolm, great Niece Dhyana, who … View moreCome and see this Historic Hutt House where Prime Ministers' used to live, see Muldoon's bathroom, the gardens, talk to our local Hutt Lions team who are your guides. Kate Sheppard is on display. PHOTO is Kate Sheppard's Brother Francis Souter Malcolm, great Niece Dhyana, who attended the function at Vogel House and met her BLOOD cousins for the first time ever....

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2654 days ago

Vogel House 75 Woburn Road Lower Hutt open to public 10-4 daily

Sandra from Normandale

$2 entry to help rebuilding of Te Omanga Hospice.
Come and visit this 1933 built historic Hutt Home. Open daily to the public for the first time in many years.
View the 250 signatures of the Hutt Suffrage ladies 1892 and 1893 and descendants photos.
Shoes off at the door.

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