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As we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!
Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of … View moreAs we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!
Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of these events can be devastating!
Using the Climate Insights residential property tool, you can identify any risks that your home may face in the future with a changing climate. This information, along with adaptation options, allows you to prepare!
I’m kinda over hearing reckless, dangerous, wheel spinning driving travelling way to fast in and around Paraparaumu and just general selfish brainless driving.
I understand this problem is everywhere but I’m setting up cameras and will be reporting this to the police. I’d appreciate the … View moreI’m kinda over hearing reckless, dangerous, wheel spinning driving travelling way to fast in and around Paraparaumu and just general selfish brainless driving.
I understand this problem is everywhere but I’m setting up cameras and will be reporting this to the police. I’d appreciate the power of the people (no doubt I’m not the only one getting over this issue) to join in project “pull ya head in”.
Hey I love Motorsport and cars but don’t be a dumb arse, get a go Kart or use Mansfield race track and really enjoy/push it plus it’s way more fun!
If you think the local streets is your play area you will get reported!! I know I’m up to a no mercy no excuses point. I will also be taking plates and ensuring your car /bike is under the appropriate decibel level. Maybe we could start up a neighbourhood nuisance car drivers register? Good old name and shame!
Looking to plant bamboo on boundary - around 3M high. The 'leafier' the better! To fill an area about 6M by 1M. Uncommon is good! Black? Happy to dig out and transport. THANKS!
Excellent condition like new. Is 5 years old but hardly been used, only selling as I replaced it with a front loader washer dryer combo which fits better in my kitchen. The load capacity is 7kg and is 600mm wide.
Please contact me if you are interested. Thanks Natasha
To everything (tern, tern, tern)
There is a season (tern, tern, tern)
And a time to every purpose, under heaven
We can thank Pete Seeger for the song and Louise Thomas for the picture, and description of a black fronted tern.
"Continuing on with the rare terns that have been randomly turning … View moreTo everything (tern, tern, tern)
There is a season (tern, tern, tern)
And a time to every purpose, under heaven
We can thank Pete Seeger for the song and Louise Thomas for the picture, and description of a black fronted tern.
"Continuing on with the rare terns that have been randomly turning (terning) up on the Kāpiti Coast, this is a juvenile black-fronted tern/tarapirohe (Chlidonias albostriatus) - a bit of a standout among the white-fronted terns because of the orange legs (and smaller body). As he gets older his beak will turn orange too. In breeding plumage the cap goes black all the way to the bill. They are apparently reasonably common in the South Island and have often been recorded wintering around Wellington, but this is my first time spotting one. Plimmerton on Sunday. Bird #61 in 2022."
Our House of the Week this week is a spacious home with stunning panoramic views in Judgeford. For sale through Gavin Faulke and Andy Cooling of Harcourts. A must-see in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a spacious home with stunning panoramic views in Judgeford. For sale through Gavin Faulke and Andy Cooling of Harcourts. A must-see in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View morePutting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.
Subscribe by 5pm on 4 April and go in the draw to win a 65" Sony TV. For details and T&Cs see here.
Sign up here (it's free!).
Sold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.
Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's … View moreSold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.
Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's experiences with Neighbourly. It doesn't have to be anything momentous; some of the simplest stories are the most heart-warming.
** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Saturday 9am: "Conversations" - Rose Lawson - owner and creative Rose invites Tanya Jayne Ellis into her Paraparaumu Studio - Jungle Botanics Terrariums...
* Sat 9.30am: "Age Friendly … View more** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Saturday 9am: "Conversations" - Rose Lawson - owner and creative Rose invites Tanya Jayne Ellis into her Paraparaumu Studio - Jungle Botanics Terrariums...
* Sat 9.30am: "Age Friendly Cities" - Jill Stansfield talks about her own life and times, this session...
* Sat 10am: "Jazz Actualitities" - It's Adam Melville's turn in the studio with his ecclectic mix of jazz picks.
* Sat/Sun/Mon 3pm: "NZ Retro weekly top 40" - a weekly show with Rob Walker, this weekend featuring music from March 1989...
* Sat 8pm - 12am: "Rock Back the Clock with Dave Dee" - Alaways ready for a Saturday night party, this bloke!
* Sunday 6.30am: "Factum-Agri Show" - Bridging the urban/rural divide.
* Sun 7am: "Suzy and Friends" - with the beloved Suzy Cato and team...
* Sun 9am: "Children's Story" - with Vivienne Bailey and she has a new book from author David Hill called "3 scoops" - with 3 stories and she's reading the second one.... Books proudly supplied by Books & Co, SH1 Otaki.
* Sun 6pm: Karen Gibbs, manager of Waikanae Baptist Op Shop is back in the studio for her third reading from her book, "Octavia Owl".
* Monday 10.30am-ish: "Political Point of View" - Hot off the press this show will be - Graham Priest will chat with Green MP Jan Logie on Monday morning....
* Mon 7pm: "HOT Topic" - Pete G catches up with local identity Karl Webber (pictured).
Have a relaxing and safe weekend and don't forget Daylight Savings ends in just over a week, so make the most of the lighter evenings whilst you can!
Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ … View moreHi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ is a state of Australia (see below). Have you ever been asked anything surprising about NZ? Feel free to message me or comment below. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in the article. Thanks very much for your help and happy travels.
Attention poultry and pigeon fans!
Central Districts Poultry & Pigeon Club, have a meet and greet and fundraising sale this Sunday . Non members always welcome! 10am to midday Levin showgrounds (down by the poultry sheds)
We will have a range of birds available for sale (ducks, … View moreAttention poultry and pigeon fans!
Central Districts Poultry & Pigeon Club, have a meet and greet and fundraising sale this Sunday . Non members always welcome! 10am to midday Levin showgrounds (down by the poultry sheds)
We will have a range of birds available for sale (ducks, chickens, turkeys, geese including rare/heritage breeds). Highlight of the day will be a Silent Auction for a Double Laced Silver Barnevelder Breeding Trio (as per pic).
Check out our Club website for more info -
www.centraldistrictspoultry.com... and the specific event link is here
www.centraldistrictspoultry.com...
Hope to see some of you down there :)
Important info for Waste Management customers
Due to Omicron's impact on staffing, Waste Management has advised that they will not be running their glass crate kerbside collection service from Friday 25 March to Monday 4 April. Please hold on to your glass crate until the service resumes if… View moreImportant info for Waste Management customers
Due to Omicron's impact on staffing, Waste Management has advised that they will not be running their glass crate kerbside collection service from Friday 25 March to Monday 4 April. Please hold on to your glass crate until the service resumes if you can, or drop it off for free at the Otaihanga Resource Recovery Facility or Ōtaki Resource Recovery Centre. Contact Waste Management for updates.
READ MORE: antenno.app...
The CAMA - Community Access Media Alliance’s podcasting platform, accessmedia.nz, continues to punch above its weight - with 3,300 new episodes being consumed a whopping 326,000 times in January and February.
The platform is used by all twelve CAMA stations (Planet FM 104.6, Free FM, Access … View moreThe CAMA - Community Access Media Alliance’s podcasting platform, accessmedia.nz, continues to punch above its weight - with 3,300 new episodes being consumed a whopping 326,000 times in January and February.
The platform is used by all twelve CAMA stations (Planet FM 104.6, Free FM, Access Radio Taranaki 104.4 FM, Manawatu People's Radio, Radio Kidnappers, Arrow FM 92.7FM, Wellington Access Radio 106.1FM, Coast Access Radio, Fresh FM, Plains FM, OAR FM Dunedin - Community Access Media, and Radio Southland) for delivery of podcasts and time-shifted radio content; and has grown into a powerful resource for reaching the many diverse communities that CAMA champions.
The accessmedia.nz platform is supported by NZ On Air, and includes the website and the accessmedia.nz app.
Make sure you listen to our "Conversations" programme at 9am Saturday on 104.7FM as Tanya Jayne Ellis popped in to the amazing Jungle Botanics Terrariums studio to chat with the owner/artist/creative, the gorgeous Rose Lawson about what is a terrarium and how she got into making these … View moreMake sure you listen to our "Conversations" programme at 9am Saturday on 104.7FM as Tanya Jayne Ellis popped in to the amazing Jungle Botanics Terrariums studio to chat with the owner/artist/creative, the gorgeous Rose Lawson about what is a terrarium and how she got into making these self-sufficient wee gardens within glass....totally amazing! AND Rose has a cat called Moss, which always impresses Tanya!
If you miss Saturday's show, "Conversations" is always repeated the following Wednesday at 7pm and will be available as a podcast on our website from this Saturday morning - just go to "Programmes" and then "Conversations". 👍🎧🌿
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