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This Peony is in flower now ( 2nd November) One flower is open with another bud coming.
This is a beautiful older peony, having been potted up from a well established garden, so you may not see it in Garden Centres.
Peonies are wonderful cut flowers, they like the sun, are very drought … View moreThis Peony is in flower now ( 2nd November) One flower is open with another bud coming.
This is a beautiful older peony, having been potted up from a well established garden, so you may not see it in Garden Centres.
Peonies are wonderful cut flowers, they like the sun, are very drought tolerant after a year or two and put on a spectacular show this time of the year.
They need a square metre garden space to show all their glory.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
When Toni Jeffs retired from competitive swimming in 2007, a Stuff journalist boldly predicted she would not be forgotten.
"So, while Jeffs will be left watching the Commonwealth Games team from her living room this year, there is little doubt one of New Zealand swimming's most colourful … View moreWhen Toni Jeffs retired from competitive swimming in 2007, a Stuff journalist boldly predicted she would not be forgotten.
"So, while Jeffs will be left watching the Commonwealth Games team from her living room this year, there is little doubt one of New Zealand swimming's most colourful characters will not be forgotten from sporting history."
Never one to shy away from controversy, Jeffs was arguably best known for being sponsored by a strip club at the Barcelona Olympics.
Jeffs won two Commonwealth bronze medals and was 27th at the Olympics.
At a time when many top swimmers stopped competing in their early 20s, Jeffs was notable for her long career in the pool.
In 2003 Jeffs won a legal battle against the New Zealand Olympic Committee, who admitted a selection blunder had cost her a place in the Olympic team.
The year before, at the Manchester Commonwealth Games, she regained her New Zealand title and won bronze in the 50m freestyle.
In 2007, she hinted that she would take up Masters swimming and refused to rule out a comeback. At that time, she was living on a lifestyle block in the Wairarapa.
Despite the prediction that she would not be forgotten, she has been out of the limelight in the years since.
Shearing for lifestyler's around Wairarapa throughout the year
I'm able to bring yards and generator for power
Drop me a line or call on 02041478220
Jade Williams
A poll on Neighbourly was overwhelmingly in favour of Aayla Toman playing in the Pacific Youth Cup in Wainuiomata over the weekend.
Nearly 1200 people took part in our pool and 76 per cent were in favour of her playing.
Unfortunately, doing the haka with her team-mates was as close as she got to … View moreA poll on Neighbourly was overwhelmingly in favour of Aayla Toman playing in the Pacific Youth Cup in Wainuiomata over the weekend.
Nearly 1200 people took part in our pool and 76 per cent were in favour of her playing.
Unfortunately, doing the haka with her team-mates was as close as she got to the action.
Aayla, 13, had hoped to take the field for the Te Whanganui-a-Tara U13s at the Pacific Youth Cup in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, on Saturday, but was told the referee would not allow the game to start if she played.
Standing on the sideline during her team’s first match against Samoa Wellington, Aayla said she had been overcome with emotion before the match, but doing the haka had made her feel better.
A good old faithful. I am never going to be able to use this . It was my husbands tool of trade. It has not been going for 6 years but should be fine. It has had good use but still perfectly fine . No obligation if its not.
It comes with a spare blade and two guides.
HITACHI C7MFA 190mm.
I have … View moreA good old faithful. I am never going to be able to use this . It was my husbands tool of trade. It has not been going for 6 years but should be fine. It has had good use but still perfectly fine . No obligation if its not.
It comes with a spare blade and two guides.
HITACHI C7MFA 190mm.
I have cut and pasted the specifications from the internet below:
HITACHI C7MFA, 190MM CIRCULAR SAW.
Lightweight And Durable, This Unit Offer Rugged Performance With High-Quality Cutting Finish.
Industrial All Ball Bearing Motor.
Large Easy Grip Handle.
Positive Spindle Lock.
Excellent Cutting Depth At 90 Degrees- 68mm.
Strong, Nickel Plated, Alloy Base Plate.
SPECFICATIONS
Cutting Depth 90°
68mm 45° 46mm
Blade Diameter 190mm (7 1/2")
Power Input 1010W
No-Load Speed
5,500/Min
Overall Length 291mm
Weight 3.6kg
Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.
Hey Neighbourly folk, can you work out who this is and where the picture was taken. The only hint I will give is that it was 1909.
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Our Pet of the Day is Poppy, a five month old King Charles cavalier, who was born on ANZAC weekend.
Owner Rob Nicol says she loves chilling out and sleeping in the sun.
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday.
… View moreOur Pet of the Day is Poppy, a five month old King Charles cavalier, who was born on ANZAC weekend.
Owner Rob Nicol says she loves chilling out and sleeping in the sun.
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday.
If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz
Hey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty … View moreHey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty shearwaters, kākāriki, aka red-crowned parakeet, numerous skinks, and on the way back a spotted shag near the Days Bay wharf.
All three birds are new species for me. I'm afraid I have no idea what sort of skink this is, I think common skink, but it has a dark iris? Suggestions from those in the know much appreciated - I'm going cross-eyed trying to work it out on the internet.
Funny story, both Chris and I thought this was a railway spike holding up the wood on the edge of the step, then Chris said "wait, that spike has little hands."
With bevelled glass and decorative frame this mirror measures 1030mm x 670mm. In perfect condition will be a feature on any wall. Cost over $600, another bargain!
Meet Ebony, our much loved Leaf with 5 airbags, heated seats, reversing camera, Bluetooth, etc, imported from Japan in 2016 by PlugnDrive, with English head unit conversion done in 2018. We had a towbar fitted in 2019 and are selling her with a full spare wheel and 2 spare hubcaps. New WOF expires … View moreMeet Ebony, our much loved Leaf with 5 airbags, heated seats, reversing camera, Bluetooth, etc, imported from Japan in 2016 by PlugnDrive, with English head unit conversion done in 2018. We had a towbar fitted in 2019 and are selling her with a full spare wheel and 2 spare hubcaps. New WOF expires Oct 2021 and reg is valid until Jan 2021. Done 42,000 kms, has 85.25% SOH - see today’s Leafspy report - and just a few surface scratches on her bodywork after more than 3 years of sterling service. She‘s been from Wellington to Hawkes Bay, Welly to Palmy and even Welly to Takaka without any problems (go ChargeNet!) and is an excellent city or commuter car still managing 140 km on a full charge without any turtles🐢. Only reason for selling: we have a long range EV now and don‘t need a second car in retirement. Happy to answer any questions. Ebony lives in Masterton. View and test drive anywhere in the Wairarapa.
A cottagey style wall shelf 80 cms high and 36cms wide.
3 shelves with fake drawers.
In very good condition. Not really been used at all.
The front view is the first pic. with the handles. The drawers do not open. Wire netting covering on the top.
Would look lovely with plants in it.
FOR SALE
Nissan Datsun ute
Engine 2.7cc Diesel
Four wheel drive
Engine 440,000 kms
Build 1990 registered in NZ in 1995.
It has had a new starter motor, new electric motor, new muffler, two driveshafts repaired, back bearings replaced.
… View moreFOR SALE
Nissan Datsun ute
Engine 2.7cc Diesel
Four wheel drive
Engine 440,000 kms
Build 1990 registered in NZ in 1995.
It has had a new starter motor, new electric motor, new muffler, two driveshafts repaired, back bearings replaced.
All registered and warranted.
A good old faithful.
Welcome to view in Michael Street.
$2,600.00 ono.
I am advertising this for my neighbour
His phone number is 06 3704555. (Alfred or Lynda)
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