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On Wednesday there was again long queues as hundreds of capital commuters crammed into Wellington Railway Station as they waited for buses replacing the trains.
Would people treat their own front yards like this. This is the entrance to our beautiful suburb and people treat it like a dump, not all the stuff left there is paper either. I talked to the guy who empties these bins and he said it is done 3 times a day 6 days a week. If the bins are full leave… View moreWould people treat their own front yards like this. This is the entrance to our beautiful suburb and people treat it like a dump, not all the stuff left there is paper either. I talked to the guy who empties these bins and he said it is done 3 times a day 6 days a week. If the bins are full leave it in your car for another time.
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.
Wellington’s property values recorded the fastest growth out of the main centres in 2020, with prices rising as the capital’s housing stock plumbs the lowest level in decades.
Over the coming year, the average property price for Wellington would cross the $1 million mark, said Nicki … View moreWellington’s property values recorded the fastest growth out of the main centres in 2020, with prices rising as the capital’s housing stock plumbs the lowest level in decades.
Over the coming year, the average property price for Wellington would cross the $1 million mark, said Nicki Cruickshank, a real estate agent with Tommy’s Wellington. “You can't really get a three-bedroom house in Wellington under $1m now, anyway.”
Porirua City experienced a 20.8 per cent annual growth in residential property values, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt cities both experienced 17.2 per cent growth, and Kāpiti Coast 18.3 per cent.
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.”
Summer is a great time to enjoy our coast and waterways, but it pays to check first to see if the water is safe to swim in.
Titahi Bay residents are bracing for another summer of polluted water that keeps them out of the surf, expecting more sewage overflows as the Porirua area’s infrastructure struggles to cope with the increasingly frequent heavy rains.
After a deluge, a slick of brown sludge – or worse – often … View moreTitahi Bay residents are bracing for another summer of polluted water that keeps them out of the surf, expecting more sewage overflows as the Porirua area’s infrastructure struggles to cope with the increasingly frequent heavy rains.
After a deluge, a slick of brown sludge – or worse – often appears on top of the water at Titahi Bay, the Wellington region’s most popular surf break.
Mayor Anita Baker said she was just as annoyed as residents about the problem. Baker, who has been mayor since 2019 and a city councillor since 2010, said Porirua’s infrastructure had suffered from under-investment for at least a decade.
“I’m totally committed to getting things fixed in the community, but it just comes down to how fast we can do it and how much money we have to spend,” she said.
Thank-you to everybody who came forward with tips on yellow pōhutukawa. There are certainly more in the region than many people realise.
Today I saw these beautiful trees being sawn down. I feel so sad - there colours at Autumn were a joy to behold. Were these trees that have stood so long by the road intersecton too big??
Our friends are moving out and selling the attached items. Let us know if you are interested.
Fridge : bought 4 years ago and in a great condition. No issues at all .Company Mitsubishi electric (fridge)
Price : 200$
Rug : pet free and bought a year ago and looks new .
Price : 80$
Side table:… View moreOur friends are moving out and selling the attached items. Let us know if you are interested.
Fridge : bought 4 years ago and in a great condition. No issues at all .Company Mitsubishi electric (fridge)
Price : 200$
Rug : pet free and bought a year ago and looks new .
Price : 80$
Side table: bought from Harvey Norman two years ago.
Price : 110$
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.
GIGACER Concrete Graphite Italian charcoal grey tiles. X 6
600 x 600 to fit area 1200 x 1200
Tiles still available from tile warehouse
Cost purchased $370
Hi
I have a few nursing books in excellent condition for free.
- Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing
- Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology by Elaine Marieb
- Illustrated Human and Social Biology by B.S. Beckett
- Comprehensive review of Nursing For RN State examination (great… View moreHi
I have a few nursing books in excellent condition for free.
- Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing
- Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology by Elaine Marieb
- Illustrated Human and Social Biology by B.S. Beckett
- Comprehensive review of Nursing For RN State examination (great book for state finals)
- Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Pharmacology for Nursing Care by Richard A. Lehne
- Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing by Leifer
- Health Assessment for Nursing Practice by Wilson & Giddens
- Cultural Safety in Aotearoa New Zealand by Dianne Wepa
- Clinical companion Medical-Surgical Nursing
Bed head and bed foot board made of wood and wrought iron. Bed base has iron frame with with wooden slats. Mattress showing its age but clean, smoke free home and very comfortable; double sided pillow top.
Currently dismantled and looking for a new home asap...
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