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A former orphaned duckling is fostering another.
The newborn bird was rescued on Christmas Eve as it defied death darting between cars on Kumeu's Main Rd.
Ten months later, Dennis the duck is paying it forward.
The magisterial mallard has taken another abandoned creature under its wing … View moreA former orphaned duckling is fostering another.
The newborn bird was rescued on Christmas Eve as it defied death darting between cars on Kumeu's Main Rd.
Ten months later, Dennis the duck is paying it forward.
The magisterial mallard has taken another abandoned creature under its wing after owner Ellie Seamons from Dairy Flat appealed for one.
A woman running an animal shelter nearby saw Seamons' post on community pages and delivered Daphne, the runt of the litter.
"Daphne was the smallest and she was the only one which needed a heat lamp," said Seamons, an early childhood teacher in Kumeu.
"If you have a smaller duckling and a lot of bigger ones, they walk all over them and beat them to the food.
"It's survival of the fittest," she said.
Seamons nursed the ailing duckling back to health with a natural powder used to treat mites and parasites.
Daphne joined Dennis' own brood of seven ducklings and thrived.
Seamons admits she earlier mistook Dennis for a male because of the duck's feisty personality.
"Dennis is quirky, bossy and bolshie. She will let you know what she wants, when she wants it, and she wants it now."
When the duck grew a second set of gender revealing feathers, Seamons realised her error.
But the name stuck.
Seamons and partner Luke Hodge found Dennis last Christmas Eve when they were driving through Kumeu bound for Helensville to drop relatives home.
Rounding a corner, they spotted a day-old duckling dodging heavy traffic.
"Luke jumped out of the truck and Dennis pretty much ran straight up to him," Seamons said.
"She (Dennis) definitely would've been a pancake within a few seconds."
With the duckling cradled in Hodge's hand, the couple scoured neighbouring paddocks and ponds in vain for the mother.
They decided to take Dennis home.
"Because it was Christmas eve, we couldn't get to a stock food place so we made her mushy peas and mashed up mixed veges to eat," she said.
Seamons and Dodge, a carpet layer, had just begun Christmas leave so they spent their three-week holiday raising Dennis at home.
"We spent every minute of the day with her," Seamons said.
"She went everywhere with us for the whole summer holidays."
They took Dennis swimming at Whitianga creeks where the couple hunted for crystals, at waterways in South Head and at the Cement Works lake in Warkworth.
Now an independent adult, Dennis swings between being a wild duck when it suits and returning home to feed whenever hunger strikes.
The duck once vanished for a week before returning home with seven new ducklings in tow.
She led her charges straight into one of Seamons' enclosures.
"A really nasty pukeko was stalking them," she said.
"Pukekos kill ducklings.
"I think Dennis knew that I'd keep her babies safe."
Pictured: Seamons' son Dayton Rata, 7, with Dennis as a duckling and today, as a fully fledged duck.
Hi neighbours, National MPs Paula Bennett, Nikki Kaye and Maggie Barry have now retired from politics. Maggie Barry is looking forward to saying goodbye to the "100-hour weeks" that come with a career at the Beehive. Nikki Kaye is also keen to have a break. Meanwhile, Paula Bennett is … View moreHi neighbours, National MPs Paula Bennett, Nikki Kaye and Maggie Barry have now retired from politics. Maggie Barry is looking forward to saying goodbye to the "100-hour weeks" that come with a career at the Beehive. Nikki Kaye is also keen to have a break. Meanwhile, Paula Bennett is starting a new job on Monday in a very different industry.
Hi neighbours, One new case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the community, but the Director-General of Health and the Prime Minister both say there's little risk of community transmission. Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Jacinda Ardern and Health Minister Chris Hipkins have all ruled out a change … View moreHi neighbours, One new case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the community, but the Director-General of Health and the Prime Minister both say there's little risk of community transmission. Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Jacinda Ardern and Health Minister Chris Hipkins have all ruled out a change to alert levels in the immediate future.
Hi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone
We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.
Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
As the drier months set in, you’ll be seeing this water gauge quite a bit. It’s a way for metropolitan Auckland to keep an eye on daily water usage. The aim is to stay in the green and below the daily target.
To see the gauge in action, visit www.watercare.co.nz
If you’re on tank water,… View moreAs the drier months set in, you’ll be seeing this water gauge quite a bit. It’s a way for metropolitan Auckland to keep an eye on daily water usage. The aim is to stay in the green and below the daily target.
To see the gauge in action, visit www.watercare.co.nz
If you’re on tank water, when did you last look inside your tank? If you rely on rain to keep your household taps flowing, toilet flushing or stock watered, now’s a good time to check your levels, monitor your usage and look at booking a top-up early. Secure your water future by investing in an additional tank.
With better grades comes higher self-esteem. Tutoring helps increase your child’s motivation and attitude so they are able to reach their full academic potential.
Kia ora Neighbours,
We at Ranui Baptist Community Care offer a FREE budgeting service. Whether you have a money crisis, debts you are struggling to keep on top of or just want help sorting a budget, our team is here for you.
COVID has been hard for a lot of people and if we can help make it a … View moreKia ora Neighbours,
We at Ranui Baptist Community Care offer a FREE budgeting service. Whether you have a money crisis, debts you are struggling to keep on top of or just want help sorting a budget, our team is here for you.
COVID has been hard for a lot of people and if we can help make it a little bit easier for you then please contact us for an appointment today. 09 832 5961
Australia has finalised a trans-Tasman bubble deal that will see Kiwis allowed to cross the ditch without having to quarantine on arrival into just two states at this stage, New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
At this stage the arrangement is one-way, with Australians not able to travel to … View moreAustralia has finalised a trans-Tasman bubble deal that will see Kiwis allowed to cross the ditch without having to quarantine on arrival into just two states at this stage, New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
At this stage the arrangement is one-way, with Australians not able to travel to New Zealand (thank goodness).
To those who are seriously considering this, be warned, upon return to New Zealand you will still need to have the appropriate managed isolation booking upon return, spend two weeks in managed isolation, and pay the fee which applies to anyone who left New Zealand after August 11.
www.stuff.co.nz...
Mobil Constellation Drive and Mobil Wairau Valley now have a brand-new car wash. To celebrate, we’re running a half-price car wash from 19th – 21st October.
T&Cs apply.
It’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.
Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene … View moreIt’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.
Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene cleaning products.
Discounts off the normal retail price, excludes trade, Crown, wall decals, WallPrint and PaintWise levy.
One each. Let me know which one you want.
1: Hand sanitizer. Hospital grade. Brand new. Never used once. Because I have too many at home.
2: essence brand.
$5 each.
Pick up only.
Here’s the full line up for THIS Friday’s October 23rd Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays night! (4:30pm to 8:30pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre). Great food, great music, good times 😃. Save the date at www.facebook.com....
Joining us will be:
- Jo Bro Burgers – Out of this world burgers … View moreHere’s the full line up for THIS Friday’s October 23rd Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays night! (4:30pm to 8:30pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre). Great food, great music, good times 😃. Save the date at www.facebook.com....
Joining us will be:
- Jo Bro Burgers – Out of this world burgers that need to be tried to appreciate what good burgers should taste like.
- Brooklyn Hotdogs - The highest quality, New York inspired hotdogs
- Mama Yoyas - Everyone's favourite authentic Mexican cuisine queen
- Sabores Empanadas - The Auckland famous gourmet empanada truck also serving delectable Argentinean cakes and churros
- Woodspirit - woodfired sourdough traditional Turkish pides and delectable baklava.
- Kookie Haus/ Doughnut Haus - Next level cookies and doughnuts
- Victor & Vern's - Delivering your coffee, iced chocolate and homemade soda fix.
On the night we will also have the DJ’s from the TAT South Vinyl Collective back again spinning vinyl, FREE facepainting, The ReCreators FREE creative children’s workshops and pop up games in the community centre.
Grab some tasty food, catch up with friends, enjoy the fun community vibes. Plenty of seating available outside or inside or picnic in the park. Plenty of parking available. Walking or cycling up is even easier. Remember by biking you could be in with the chance of winning one of 3 $20 dinner vouchers. See you there!
Also remember to like the Facebook page for updates 👍. www.facebook.com...
Thanks again to our sponsors Barfoot & Thompson Glendene and Barfoot and Thompson Henderson, Creative Henderson Massey for helping make this all happen!
Waimauku Lions will have a large garage sale at the Waimauku War Memorial Hall on Saturday 7 November, from 8am. If you have any saleable items for us, please phone (09) 411 7043 or (09) 411 7714. Books, ornaments, crockery, small furniture all welcome. (Please no whiteware or large furniture.) … View moreWaimauku Lions will have a large garage sale at the Waimauku War Memorial Hall on Saturday 7 November, from 8am. If you have any saleable items for us, please phone (09) 411 7043 or (09) 411 7714. Books, ornaments, crockery, small furniture all welcome. (Please no whiteware or large furniture.) Looking forward to a successful event - all proceeds will go to Westpac Rescue Helicopter services.
Samsung galaxy s9 plus.
-64gb Coral Blue
-Reset ready to use
-No cracks on the front screen or back.
-Face recognition works, fingerprint works
-Account unlocked… View moreSamsung galaxy s9 plus.
-64gb Coral Blue
-Reset ready to use
-No cracks on the front screen or back.
-Face recognition works, fingerprint works
-Account unlocked
-Network unlocked
-Comes with
-Fast charging cable and adapter
-Case
The phone works GREAT!!
MoB: 0275843754.
Prestige Diluso is a super king-size mattress. It is in good condition, looks still new, no stains.
The buyer must pick-up from Ranui, Auckland.
MoB: 0275843754
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