Paws for thought planning a road trip with pets
Now more than ever we consider our pets as family members, so when heading off on a summer holiday, they come too. But travelling with […]
Month: December 2012
Regional council to look into emergency reservoir
Wellington Regional Council is to look at the feasibility of building an emergency water reservoir on the outskirts of Porirua to help resupply residents more […]
Refeshed Rivendell will Guide Park Visitors
Three beautifully carved posts will now guide visitors to the beech glade in Kaitoke Regional Park where scenes from The Lord of the Rings trilogy […]
More Kiwis staying at home this summer and spending less on Christmas gifts
A snap poll undertaken by 50+ lifestyle website and social club GrownUps.co.nz suggests more Kiwis will be staying close to home these holidays. 62% of […]
Longer south / east route options to be evaluated in Wellington public transport study
Bus rapid transit and light rail options running from Wellington Station to the south and east beyond Wellington Regional Hospital will now be fully explored […]
Putting the heart in heartland: NZs most generous towns – Paekākāariki high on the list
By looking at the numbers and locations of gifts given through the Oxfam Unwrapped appeal, the 2012 Generosity List names New Zealand’s most charitable towns. […]
Roadworks on State Highway 1, Paekākāariki (starts early January)
NZTA will be working on a number of improvements to the road surface and the intersections with Paekākāariki Hill Road and Beach Road starting the […]
Charity Walk fundraiser for Village Hall
Julie Perkins has announced a charity walk as a fundraiser for St Peters Village Hall in Paekākāariki. It will be on the Perkins Farm along […]
More say for community in regional council’s freshwater plan
The community is to have much greater say about water quality and allocation limits in the region’s rivers, lakes and aquifers, under a plan approved […]
Dont forget your car seat!
With the silly season in full swing, Plunket would like to remind families that every time a child travels in a car they need to […]