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1814 days ago

Giant Jenga and more

Patricia from Wilton

Moving sale.
Jenga $70 (half price of new)
Boardgames from $3 puzzles to $20 Sherlock Holmes game.
Contact me to enquire or make an appointment.

(Also have hockey sticks/bag and softball gloves, short skateboard, balls)

Negotiable

1815 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week, we again feature a photo and words from Louise Thomas.

"WWF Raw - Pied Stilt edition. All carefully choreographed - fake body slams, no pied stilts were harmed. They both turned around and chased a grey teal after this encounter, who was a bit indignant about being seen off when … View more
This week, we again feature a photo and words from Louise Thomas.

"WWF Raw - Pied Stilt edition. All carefully choreographed - fake body slams, no pied stilts were harmed. They both turned around and chased a grey teal after this encounter, who was a bit indignant about being seen off when he wasn't doing anything - the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Pied Stilt/poaka (Himantopus himantopus), Pauatahanui."

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1814 days ago

Water Blasting or Softwashing?

Adam from Wellington Wash

"Softwashing" is the most effective method of washing a house. It is gentle on the surface and actually kills the organic growth such as mould, algae and lichen. This means your house will stay cleaner for longer!

Take this Stucco cladding for example, a fragile surface that should not … View more
"Softwashing" is the most effective method of washing a house. It is gentle on the surface and actually kills the organic growth such as mould, algae and lichen. This means your house will stay cleaner for longer!

Take this Stucco cladding for example, a fragile surface that should not be water blasted. After a "Softwash" you can see that all the algae, lichen and moss has been removed leaving only the oxidation marks from the Aluminium window joinery.
The surface was not damaged, no paint was removed and the customer was left very happy.

1814 days ago

Pet of the Day: Ginger

Reporter Community News

Miramar resident Andrew McPherson is the proud owner of ginger.

"Ginger came as the man of the house when my mother in law Jan moved to the Waikato. Here he is fast asleep, dreaming of catching his next rabbit, on Jan's lap while the TV is on."

If you want your pet featured, email … View more
Miramar resident Andrew McPherson is the proud owner of ginger.

"Ginger came as the man of the house when my mother in law Jan moved to the Waikato. Here he is fast asleep, dreaming of catching his next rabbit, on Jan's lap while the TV is on."

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.

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1815 days ago

Dog sitter needed

Stephanie from Karori

I have a little white dog who is my soulmate and my world. I need someone to pick her up and take care of her 3 or 4 days a week. Looking after her here at home is also an option. Or, if you live close, I could drop her and pick her up. She needs lots of love and cuddles and is easily anxious … View moreI have a little white dog who is my soulmate and my world. I need someone to pick her up and take care of her 3 or 4 days a week. Looking after her here at home is also an option. Or, if you live close, I could drop her and pick her up. She needs lots of love and cuddles and is easily anxious without me. I need someone reliable and caring from early February. If you can help or can recommend someone, please message me.

1815 days ago

Another reminder about toxic algae and dogs

Reporter Community News

Swimmers and dog owners are being warned to keep clear of the water at some Wellington region rivers following the detection of toxic algal blooms.
Blooms have been found in the Waipoua River in Wairarapa, and Te Awa Kairangi Hutt River between Birchville and Manor Park, and the Pakuratahi River at… View more
Swimmers and dog owners are being warned to keep clear of the water at some Wellington region rivers following the detection of toxic algal blooms.
Blooms have been found in the Waipoua River in Wairarapa, and Te Awa Kairangi Hutt River between Birchville and Manor Park, and the Pakuratahi River at Kaitoke campground, both in the Hutt Valley.

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1825 days ago

Happy New Year & Stay Safe

Wishing you all a Blessed & Prosperous New Year 2021.

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1816 days ago

Hardware variety

Patricia from Wilton

Give an offer on what you see.
Bulk is better prices.
Selling as moving country.

Negotiable

1816 days ago

Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie poised to dominate 2021.

Reporter Community News

Wellington actress Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie​ found out she had been named as one of the “rising stars poised to dominate 2021” when her publicist tagged her on social media.
Vogue magazine described the 20-year-old as “dazzlingly talented” as it released its list of 15 stars poised to … View more
Wellington actress Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie​ found out she had been named as one of the “rising stars poised to dominate 2021” when her publicist tagged her on social media.
Vogue magazine described the 20-year-old as “dazzlingly talented” as it released its list of 15 stars poised to dominate 2021.
Harcourt McKenzie​, who is on holiday in the South Island, said by email she was “beyond excited and flattered” to make the list.

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1816 days ago

Jonah Lomu's former house tops Trade Me's most-viewed list

Reporter Community News

All Black legend Jonah Lomu’s former Maupuia mansion was the most viewed property on Trade Me last year, clocking up 196,000 views.
The five-bedroom Mediterranean-style house on the hill with expansive views across Wellington city and harbour, featured on Stuff in February, and is still for sale … View more
All Black legend Jonah Lomu’s former Maupuia mansion was the most viewed property on Trade Me last year, clocking up 196,000 views.
The five-bedroom Mediterranean-style house on the hill with expansive views across Wellington city and harbour, featured on Stuff in February, and is still for sale by negotiation. For most of last year, offers were invited over $3 million. The house has an RV of $2,430,000.
Tell us what you think it is worth.

1816 days ago

A harbour full of rubbish

Reporter Community News

Thirty-two road cones, nine bikes, six shopping trolleys, and 20 skateboards and scooters are just some of the items retrieved from Wellington Harbour in 2020.
Every month, the Bubble Busters Adventure Club gathers at Waitangi Park and dives the waters between Taranaki Wharf and Chaffers Marina, … View more
Thirty-two road cones, nine bikes, six shopping trolleys, and 20 skateboards and scooters are just some of the items retrieved from Wellington Harbour in 2020.
Every month, the Bubble Busters Adventure Club gathers at Waitangi Park and dives the waters between Taranaki Wharf and Chaffers Marina, collecting trash from the seabed.
The Welington City Council reports that during 2020, the group collected more than 1000 aluminium cans, 500 plastic items (including food packaging and eating utensils), 64 glass bottles and jars, and six chairs and tables.
There was also a heap of electric of mobile phones and clothing.

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1817 days ago

Wellington Sports Fans Meetup Group

Tim from Thorndon

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Do you like to watch sports alongside true sports fans?

Wellington Sports Fans is not just for watching sports live at the Basin Reserve or SKY Stadium. It’s for getting together with other true sports fans to watch our favourite events at bars, fan zones, or even going the … View more
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Do you like to watch sports alongside true sports fans?

Wellington Sports Fans is not just for watching sports live at the Basin Reserve or SKY Stadium. It’s for getting together with other true sports fans to watch our favourite events at bars, fan zones, or even going the distance around New Zealand or to other countries. It’s about the great Kiwi tradition of getting up at all hours to see global events live from far-flung time zones around the world.

2021 promises to be a massive year for international sport, because of several 2020 events carried over from last year. Big events of 2021 include:

• Black Caps v Pakistan (January, Christchurch)
• Australia v India (January, Australia-wide)
• Prada Cup (America’s Cup Challenger Selection Series) (January/February, Auckland)
• Black Caps v Australia (February/March, NZ-wide)
• America’s Cup (March, Auckland)
• Black Caps v Bangladesh (March, NZ-wide)
• UEFA Euro 2020* (June/July, Europe-wide)
• Tokyo 2020* Summer Olympic Games (July/August, Japan)
• Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 (September/October, Auckland/Whangarei)
• FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying (Oceania dates TBA)

I’ve included above tournaments and series particular to 2021, that’s without the events that (usually) happen around the same time each year:
Tennis Grand Slams, Golf majors, EPL, NBA, NBL, IPL, MLB, NHL, NFL, NRL, AFL, Rugby Championship, Rugby Six Nations, plus Silver Ferns and All Blacks matches to be announced.

All sports fans in Wellington welcome!

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1816 days ago

The most popular properties viewed by New Zealanders

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Jonah Lomu's mansion, an historic church in Franklin and a tiny cottage in Mt Eden have been recognised among the most popular property listings in 2020.

Trade Me spokesperson Millie Silvester said New Zealanders are keen property lovers and every year unique properties take top spots for … View more
Jonah Lomu's mansion, an historic church in Franklin and a tiny cottage in Mt Eden have been recognised among the most popular property listings in 2020.

Trade Me spokesperson Millie Silvester said New Zealanders are keen property lovers and every year unique properties take top spots for the most viewed properties.

Jonah Lomu’s former Maupuia mansion was the site's most viewed property of 2020 with 196,000 views, Silvester said.

The five-bedroom Mediterranean-style house with expansive views of Wellington harbour has a rateable value of $2.4 million and is still listed onsite.

Silvester said the list wouldn’t be complete without a few multi-million dollar mansions too.

“Kiwis love to dream and each year we see thousands of views on some of the most expensive properties for sale in the country," she said.

A lavish inner-city mansion in the Wellington suburb of Thorndon clocked up 150,000 hits making it the second most viewed property of 2020.

"The home has an eye-watering asking price of $6.5 million and is still onsite.”

Another Wellington mansion took out the third spot with 148,000 views.

The five-story pad in Brooklyn has an asking price of almost $4 million and boasts an entire floor dedicated to an indoor swimming pool.

Fourth on the most viewed list is a 125-year-old church perched on Awhitu Peninsula in Franklin, which drew 117,771 views.

“The little church is surrounded by some pretty incredible natural scenery and looks out over the Tasman Sea - it’s really no wonder it was dubbed the most photogenic church in the country," Silvester said.

A tiny cottage in the middle of Mount Eden was fifth with 78,059 views.

The festive-looking green house with bright red windows has just one-bedroom and one-bathroom, and spans 51-square-metres.

Also making the cut is Owlcatraz, a native bird and wildlife park in Horowhenua- sixth with 74,300 views.

The 6.67 hectare property includes a four-bedroom home, its own lake and a glow worm cave.

Wellington’s air traffic control tower, Arnold, was seventh on the list and after 68,444 views, Arnold gained a new owner in October.

Have you viewed any of these listings?

Which property piques your interest?

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

1817 days ago

Art Workshops at Inverlochy Art School in Te Aro

Cheryl from Karori

Fabulous summer art workshops for children, teens and adults available at Inverlochy Art School in Te Aro
www.inverlochy.org.nz...

1818 days ago

Is Whittaker's your dream job?

Reporter Community News

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.
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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.
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.

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