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Fire and Emergency are reminding people in rural to be careful in the dry weather.
A fire in Carterton on Thursday started after a tractor ran over a tyre rim hidden in long grass.
The fire spread quickly and crews had to work hard to save a nearby house.
Fire and Emergency are asking everybody to … View moreFire and Emergency are reminding people in rural to be careful in the dry weather.
A fire in Carterton on Thursday started after a tractor ran over a tyre rim hidden in long grass.
The fire spread quickly and crews had to work hard to save a nearby house.
Fire and Emergency are asking everybody to check paddocks before mowing or using machinery and avoid spark generating activity in dry areas. A spark is all it takes to start a wildfire.
Did you have - or do you still have - a Waterbed? I hunted high and low for someone who still used one of the originals, but couldn't find a soul who'd own up to it.
What do you think about these wonderfully kitsch pieces of retro bedroom decor?
This week we again feature Louise Thomas, who supplied the photos and the words.
"Molly didn’t know exactly when it all went wrong, but she was pretty sure Brad had been a massive misstep. He was a real fly boy, handsome, with a cute ruff of feathers giving him a jaunty look. He used to … View moreThis week we again feature Louise Thomas, who supplied the photos and the words.
"Molly didn’t know exactly when it all went wrong, but she was pretty sure Brad had been a massive misstep. He was a real fly boy, handsome, with a cute ruff of feathers giving him a jaunty look. He used to swagger onto her section of the beach with little fish gifts. Once, she had been on a fast-track career path at flight school, then six months later she was sitting on a guano-covered rock in a stinking estuary having to regurgitate mush for a screaming infant. It’s not that she didn’t love the little tyke, but he was never in the plans and some days she felt like her head was going to split open with his incessant asthmatic kvetching. And Brad? She hadn’t seen that no-good bounder in weeks. Red-billed gulls (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae scopulinus). Parent and juvenile, Hutt Estuary."
Due to the recent weather in Martinborough, water demand is up and water supply is down.
We are implementing a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Martinborough. This is the same restriction that applies to Featherston and Greytown currently.
🚨This will take effect from: 11:59pm… View moreDue to the recent weather in Martinborough, water demand is up and water supply is down.
We are implementing a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Martinborough. This is the same restriction that applies to Featherston and Greytown currently.
🚨This will take effect from: 11:59pm Friday 12 February 2021.🚨
👉 Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses until further notice.
Alternate day watering still applies- even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.
Water demand is up and water levels are down, especially in our precious rivers.
So, we are implementing a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.
🚨This will take effect from: … View moreWater demand is up and water levels are down, especially in our precious rivers.
So, we are implementing a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.
🚨This will take effect from: Midnight, Friday 12 February 2021.🚨
👉 Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses until further notice.
Alternate day watering still applies - even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.
Our first SuperSeniors Newsletter of the year is out now!
This issue has information about a free driving course from Age Concern New Zealand and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, some advice from SPCA about pet ownership, a warning from Consumer NZ about a discount scheme being offered to … View moreOur first SuperSeniors Newsletter of the year is out now!
This issue has information about a free driving course from Age Concern New Zealand and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, some advice from SPCA about pet ownership, a warning from Consumer NZ about a discount scheme being offered to seniors, tips on how to look after your wellbeing and loads more.
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Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these… View moreKia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these down to six brilliantly captured photographs in the running to win a Canon EOS camera.
You can hear more about these finalist entries on our blog, but judging is simple:
Cast your vote in the poll below before 3pm, February 11.
We have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner … View moreWe have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.
One trayfull of blue Muscari bulbs. THere is 18 plus big ones and myriads of little ones. These bulbs can be planted now for an early spring show of blue.
Grass like leaves and blue flowers that look like clusters of upright grapes, blue purple in colour.
Make a colourful show in the Spring and … View moreOne trayfull of blue Muscari bulbs. THere is 18 plus big ones and myriads of little ones. These bulbs can be planted now for an early spring show of blue.
Grass like leaves and blue flowers that look like clusters of upright grapes, blue purple in colour.
Make a colourful show in the Spring and multiply.
Do very well in pots, along garden borders, in clumps.
Six or more in a vase with some of their leaves look lovely inside the house after the long grey winter.
They die down below ground in the Summer.
Climatised to Wairarapa conditions.
$8.50 for this trayful.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
Planning a trip? Got friends and family coming over ? Note below.
Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to … View moreMeet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to learn from each other and cultivate Tongan culture by making koloa (cultural treasures).
The exhibition runs to Sunday, February 14, Level 4 Toi Art. Akomai Heritage will host a public demonstrations on Saturday, February 13, 11am.
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This travel case measures 36cms wide, by 18cms deep, and 60cms high.
Black in colour, with lots of zipped pockets.
Two handles, one extendable for pulling on the wheels.
Has only been used a couple of times briefly.
In very good condition. No rips or stains. Everything works.
No longer needed.
… View moreThis travel case measures 36cms wide, by 18cms deep, and 60cms high.
Black in colour, with lots of zipped pockets.
Two handles, one extendable for pulling on the wheels.
Has only been used a couple of times briefly.
In very good condition. No rips or stains. Everything works.
No longer needed.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
Thanks for looking.
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