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Umbrella base stand made from concrete very good condition. Ph Levin 063673684 or 0225004913
Hey neighbours! Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your couch this Black Friday. Mags4Gifts.co.nz has up to 40% off magazine subscriptions for a limited time. From gardening and homes to lifestyle and entertainment, they make the perfect gift (or a little treat for yourself) that lasts … View moreHey neighbours! Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your couch this Black Friday. Mags4Gifts.co.nz has up to 40% off magazine subscriptions for a limited time. From gardening and homes to lifestyle and entertainment, they make the perfect gift (or a little treat for yourself) that lasts all year long.
Scams can happen to anyone, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday when online shopping increases. Scammers use trust, hope and fear to get money or personal information:
TRUST: Pretending to be a courier, retailer, or bank.
HOPE: Offering fake “too good to miss” deals or miracle … View moreScams can happen to anyone, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday when online shopping increases. Scammers use trust, hope and fear to get money or personal information:
TRUST: Pretending to be a courier, retailer, or bank.
HOPE: Offering fake “too good to miss” deals or miracle products.
FEAR: ‘Limited time deals’ messaging, fake ‘missed delivery’ updates
✋ Remember the SCAMS red flags:
Surprise contact
Control or pressure
Access to your device
Money request
Stop and seek support
If you think you’ve been scammed, stop contact, call your bank, and change your passwords.
You might know the city’s streets today, but what about its past? A Kiwi historian has just published a fascinating book exploring Wellington’s Victorian streets.
We’re curious: Do our Wellington neighbours have any favourite historic spots to share? ✨
"How could God do this to me, after all I've done for Him?!"
Louis 14th, the 'Sun King' of France
Cheers Mike
Wow, it's amazing what a week of warmer weather, plus just the right amount of rain, can do!
Tomatoes have doubled in size. These are good strong plants, grown outdoors and hardened off so they are ready to go straight into your garden or planters. Still a good range of heirloom varieties … View moreWow, it's amazing what a week of warmer weather, plus just the right amount of rain, can do!
Tomatoes have doubled in size. These are good strong plants, grown outdoors and hardened off so they are ready to go straight into your garden or planters. Still a good range of heirloom varieties to choose from.
Plenty of Cucumbers, including the legendary New Zealand heirloom, Port Albert. Plus Gherkins.
Pumpkin include Butternut, Buttercup, Whangaparoa Crown, Queensland Blue and Kumi Kumi (Kamo Kamo).
Herbs: Mint and Chives. Basil should be ready by next week.
We've had poor germination with our bean seeds but hope to have Dwarf and Runner Beans ready very shortly.
Can store 100 discs. Complete with Software and will work on Windows 10/11.
Very good order.
We altered the size of our wooden table to fit our current house better. As a result, it went from an 8-seater to 6-seater. We now have two chairs for sale. They are solid wood and in good condition. Can be viewed and picked up from Raumati Beach. For sale at $30 each. Not sure what the wood is. … View moreWe altered the size of our wooden table to fit our current house better. As a result, it went from an 8-seater to 6-seater. We now have two chairs for sale. They are solid wood and in good condition. Can be viewed and picked up from Raumati Beach. For sale at $30 each. Not sure what the wood is. The seat height is about 480mm from floor.
Peter Scott
021 870 948
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Our property backs on to the large vacant piece of land known as Tamaki Place (off Barrett Drive). It is owned by the Waikanae Land Company. In past years a contractor has mowen the weeds, grasses and black berries at least once a year, but it has been quite some time now since it has been cleared.… View moreOur property backs on to the large vacant piece of land known as Tamaki Place (off Barrett Drive). It is owned by the Waikanae Land Company. In past years a contractor has mowen the weeds, grasses and black berries at least once a year, but it has been quite some time now since it has been cleared. I am concerned about the height of the grass near our boundary. I used to pay a gardener every three months to keep the boundary clear but it became too expensive to pay for the upkeep of someone else's property!! I have tried through lawyers and the Kapiti Coast District Council to get contact details for WLC, but to no avail. Does anyone know how WLC can be contacted so the grass can be cut? Thank you.
A MESSAGE?
In 2014 I spent a day in Petone & Wellington with an architect taking photos for a book she was writing. I was intrigued by what I spied behind a second floor window in Petone. The curtain was pulled back to exhibit a pair of knickers. I couldn't resist the urge to photograph… View moreA MESSAGE?
In 2014 I spent a day in Petone & Wellington with an architect taking photos for a book she was writing. I was intrigued by what I spied behind a second floor window in Petone. The curtain was pulled back to exhibit a pair of knickers. I couldn't resist the urge to photograph the scene even though it was probably not relevant to architecture. My mind was suggesting to me there was a message involved. What would you have thought?
I hope you have found the Petone villa photos to be interesting. This will the last post of villas photographed specifically for the book. What book?
"Confessions from a Heritage Architect" is the title of a 2017 book by New Zealand architect Mona Quinn, which features photographs and … View moreI hope you have found the Petone villa photos to be interesting. This will the last post of villas photographed specifically for the book. What book?
"Confessions from a Heritage Architect" is the title of a 2017 book by New Zealand architect Mona Quinn, which features photographs and stories about New Zealand's character homes, specifically villas and bungalows. The book was a result of road trips Quinn took with photographer Paul Knight to explore these homes and interview their owners.
Content: The book includes interviews and stories from the owners of the villas and bungalows visited during their trips.
Author: Mona Quinn, a heritage architect in New Zealand.
Collaborator: Photographer Paul Knight.
Theme: The book is about preserving and appreciating New Zealand's character homes, particularly villas and bungalows.
Related work: Quinn's work also includes restoring heritage houses and adding modern elements to heritage homes, like an Arts and Crafts house in Hataitai.
In every neighbourhood, there’s someone who goes the extra mile, mowing lawns for the elderly, running the kids’ footy team, or simply being the first to lend a hand. These unsung heroes make our communities stronger, kinder, and more connected.
Now’s the time to give them the recognition … View moreIn every neighbourhood, there’s someone who goes the extra mile, mowing lawns for the elderly, running the kids’ footy team, or simply being the first to lend a hand. These unsung heroes make our communities stronger, kinder, and more connected.
Now’s the time to give them the recognition they deserve.
Celebrate your local hero today, whether it’s a teacher, a coach, a caregiver, or the neighbour who’s always there when it counts. We’re shining a light on the everyday legends making a difference in towns, suburbs, and rural corners across Aotearoa.
Let’s make sure even the quietest champions get the loudest applause by sharing our legends on the Neighbourly Noticeboard!
If you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link.
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.
❌ Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us, please don’t click the link.
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