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Moving house so need to rehome a variety of household items.
Furniture, toys, clothing, books , bric a brac.and more..come and grab a bargain!
Looking for a great school holiday family fun event? Here it is!
A space trail roving the south Wairarapa with Under the Stars.
You purchase a ticket (just $12 for a family) and receive a unique one time code and the whole trail is sent to you on your phone. Get out and discover your town … View moreLooking for a great school holiday family fun event? Here it is!
A space trail roving the south Wairarapa with Under the Stars.
You purchase a ticket (just $12 for a family) and receive a unique one time code and the whole trail is sent to you on your phone. Get out and discover your town (Martinborough, Featherston , Greytown) ...spend a day exploring each town, the trail, the parks, the pools.
It’s every kid’s dream to work at a chocolate factory. Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
… View moreIt’s every kid’s dream to work at a chocolate factory. Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
It’s called the micro-lab, and within its walls there are cupboards of flavours and scents, everything from cake batter to beetroot, a mini bean roaster, and a mixing machine called a melange.
In this, she can make 12 kilogram batches to test flavours, or 45kg batches in the one in the room next door; small quantities compared to the tonnes pumped out by the main factory on a daily basis.
Smokey is a rehomed cat who is loving his new life with his happy new owner.
“He is really relaxed now, loves purring and is extremely happy, although is still on guard with unfamiliar noises. Smokey started off being quite afraid of most things, but now is a well-behaved cat who is newly … View moreSmokey is a rehomed cat who is loving his new life with his happy new owner.
“He is really relaxed now, loves purring and is extremely happy, although is still on guard with unfamiliar noises. Smokey started off being quite afraid of most things, but now is a well-behaved cat who is newly learning to use his scratching post, rather than a carpet! Smokey loves routine and "helps" people by sitting in their laps when they are trying to work or type. He has become an integral part of a piano teaching studio and loves both music and all the students.”
Lovely baby tears (angels tears) plants.
Can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Pick up in Greytown
On January 28th an all-ages concert is on at the Carterton Events Centre: WUNDER21 features a line-up of some of the hottest emerging young Wairarapa artists backed by an awesome lighting and sound rig from Noise Productions.
Headlined by Talent Wairarapa winners and Smokefree Rockquest … View moreOn January 28th an all-ages concert is on at the Carterton Events Centre: WUNDER21 features a line-up of some of the hottest emerging young Wairarapa artists backed by an awesome lighting and sound rig from Noise Productions.
Headlined by Talent Wairarapa winners and Smokefree Rockquest standouts, you'll see some of the hottest emerging Wairarapa performers, including Meg Hunter, Alex Hartley, Mr Deathwish, Dragonfly, Iraia Matthews & Jerome Lopa.
Don't miss it.
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Thank-you to everybody who came forward with tips on yellow pōhutukawa. There are certainly more in the region than many people realise.
Kia ora Pōneke!
Wellington City Council’s jam-packed Summer City programme kicks off this New Year’s Eve, and with events and activities happening all over the capital there’s something for everyone.
Check out all the info here: wellington.govt.nz...
#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke … View moreKia ora Pōneke!
Wellington City Council’s jam-packed Summer City programme kicks off this New Year’s Eve, and with events and activities happening all over the capital there’s something for everyone.
Check out all the info here: wellington.govt.nz...
#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke #MeriKirihimete
A bonus this week, Jack the cat and Lily the Maltese Sydney Silkie cross.
Jack belongs to Catrina Nicholson.
"Jack is seven years old and we have had him for under two months now. I put out a post asking if anyone was trying to find a home for a cat they could no longer take care of. So we… View moreA bonus this week, Jack the cat and Lily the Maltese Sydney Silkie cross.
Jack belongs to Catrina Nicholson.
"Jack is seven years old and we have had him for under two months now. I put out a post asking if anyone was trying to find a home for a cat they could no longer take care of. So we had two on the day we went to see them. And we went for this boy Jack, settled in so fast."
Lily belongs to John and Virginia Francis, from Paraparaumu.
"Our Lily is a Maltese Sydney Silkie cross. At 17 months she is fully grown at 3kg. Loves meeting children and other small dogs."
If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.
42ltr Stainless steel bar fridge
About three years old but only used for about 1 month in total
In excellent condition with an ice box, removable shelf and reversible door
Ideal for camping or when friends and family come to stay and extra chilling space is required
… View more42ltr Stainless steel bar fridge
About three years old but only used for about 1 month in total
In excellent condition with an ice box, removable shelf and reversible door
Ideal for camping or when friends and family come to stay and extra chilling space is required
H: 500mm
W: 435mm
D: 465
From a smoke/pet free home
For 18 months, Nikki Guthardt’s thought her cat was probably dead. She’d even mourned over what she thought was his body.
But then, the cat came back.
Romeo the cat was last seen running out Guthardt’s front door not long after her family shifted to Upper Hutt in June last year.
Month … View moreFor 18 months, Nikki Guthardt’s thought her cat was probably dead. She’d even mourned over what she thought was his body.
But then, the cat came back.
Romeo the cat was last seen running out Guthardt’s front door not long after her family shifted to Upper Hutt in June last year.
Month after month she posted about Romeo, asking people to keep en eye out for him on community pages and lost pet registers.
They are known around the traps at Wellington Hospital as the three wise men, but Christmas Day triplets Elia, Rumi, and Sameer Alqudah were only born in the capital because there was no room at the Auckland inn.
The three boys – Elia and Rumi are identical twins while Sameer, or Sam, is… View moreThey are known around the traps at Wellington Hospital as the three wise men, but Christmas Day triplets Elia, Rumi, and Sameer Alqudah were only born in the capital because there was no room at the Auckland inn.
The three boys – Elia and Rumi are identical twins while Sameer, or Sam, is their non-identical triplet – were delivered by Caesarean section in Wellington Hospital in that order at 11.49am, 11.50am, and 11.53am on Friday.
Their mother, Dina Wahid, can't praise the staff at Wellington Hospital enough.
Happy New Year to everyone on Neighbourly. This week we feature Rosa Marie, who took her camera out on Christmas Day. You have got to love the picture of the pied stilt chick!
"Before the festivities began, it was a quick drive over the Pauahatanui Inlet to try and capture some Kingfishers on… View moreHappy New Year to everyone on Neighbourly. This week we feature Rosa Marie, who took her camera out on Christmas Day. You have got to love the picture of the pied stilt chick!
"Before the festivities began, it was a quick drive over the Pauahatanui Inlet to try and capture some Kingfishers on camera, but it turned out to be Pied Stilt kind of day as we couldn't see any Kingfishers. Most of these photos are taken from one of the hides! There were Pied Stilt chicks too so their parental concern was quite evident from lots of noisy flapping of wings at other birds when they got too close. They were quite grumpy with each other too!"
It's been a wet and warm few months which has been great for grass, but not so good for our mowing team, which has been busy trying to keep up with keeping it down.
The focus recently has been on busy sites like play areas, cemeteries and reserves, but despite our staff being a cut above the… View moreIt's been a wet and warm few months which has been great for grass, but not so good for our mowing team, which has been busy trying to keep up with keeping it down.
The focus recently has been on busy sites like play areas, cemeteries and reserves, but despite our staff being a cut above the rest and working long hours straight through to the New Year, we may not get to mow and trim everywhere – so we ask for patience in the meantime, and to remember the grass is always greener!
For more info on our awesome mowing team, check out the story and video here: wellington.govt.nz...
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