1162 days ago

Firefighters rescue kitten from drain in Fairview Heights

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, a wee kitten stuck down a drain was rescued thanks to efforts by the SPCA and firefighters last week. It took more than three hours to retrieve the 7-week-old kitten from the drain, which proved tricky to access due to it sloping beneath the curb. Firefighters couldn't get into the drain, so had to create a platform for the kitten, which was eventually coaxed out with some food. The male kitten is now being cared for by the SPCA where he will be desexed and put up for adoption.

Have you heard of any dramatic animal rescues near you recently? Email me at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz

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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis bad drivers?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Each country has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving and New Zealand is no different.
With daily near-misses, people incorrectly indicating at roundabouts and a lack of stopping at stop signs, it begs the question: Are Kiwis actually not that good at driving?

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Are Kiwis bad drivers?
  • 85.8% Yes, we are bad drivers
    85.8% Complete
  • 10.3% No way!
    10.3% Complete
  • 3.9% Other - I'll share below
    3.9% Complete
1278 votes
1 hour ago

Help with an older Singer sewing machine please.

Poppy from Glenfield

Hi neighbours. The bobbin part of my Singer is not locking on so it's loose and won't sew properly. Can anyone fix this for me please?

1 day ago

What's On: DIY IN-GROUND COMPOSTER BIRKENHEAD

Kowhai from Birkdale

At the Birkenhead Library, this hands on DIY In-Ground Composter – Make and Learn workshop, offers an introduction on how to make an in-ground composter straight into your garden. https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/diy-in-ground-composter-birkenhead/
DIY IN-GROUND COMPOSTER BIRKENHEAD
  • BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY