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Lower Hutt Kereru Rescue needs your help.
Throughout 2020 it received 784 phone calls relating to injured birds.
It responded to 598 calls and rescued a total of 543 birds (including the ruru pictured) that were picked up and helped.
It spent $16,357 throughout 2020 on rescues, care and … View moreLower Hutt Kereru Rescue needs your help.
Throughout 2020 it received 784 phone calls relating to injured birds.
It responded to 598 calls and rescued a total of 543 birds (including the ruru pictured) that were picked up and helped.
It spent $16,357 throughout 2020 on rescues, care and rehabilitation of the birds it rescued. Unfortunately the donations didn't cover the costs for the year which resulted in it coming out of the pocket of organiser Hayden James.
Each rescue costs around $35. If you can help, click on Read More and check out their website.
Have you been commuting into Wellington?
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.
It’s a disgrace that nearly 50 people have died on a 20-kilometre stretch of State Highway 2 in Upper Hutt, the city’s mayor says.
Wayne Guppy wants something done about the road, on which 48 people have died since 1987.
Do you use the road and is it as dangerous as the mayor claims?
Remutaka … View moreIt’s a disgrace that nearly 50 people have died on a 20-kilometre stretch of State Highway 2 in Upper Hutt, the city’s mayor says.
Wayne Guppy wants something done about the road, on which 48 people have died since 1987.
Do you use the road and is it as dangerous as the mayor claims?
Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins said he’d long had concerns over the road and believes road should be two lanes in either direction.
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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.
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.
Hi, I’ve been looking after 2 baby I think blackbirds for a few days after my cat bought them in. The nest is too high to put them back.
However we are going away tomorrow and we don’t have anyone to look after them. They are not feeding by themselves yet but I don’t think they are far away … View moreHi, I’ve been looking after 2 baby I think blackbirds for a few days after my cat bought them in. The nest is too high to put them back.
However we are going away tomorrow and we don’t have anyone to look after them. They are not feeding by themselves yet but I don’t think they are far away from this.
If anyone is keen to take them and look after them until they can leave the nest that would be appreciated.
They are currently housed in a shoe box and I’ve got bird feed for them.
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.
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.”
Samsung LCD TV 40". This TV works well but it has one defect is when turned on the display will be blurred and after few minutes it will be normal sharp display.
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.
Thank-you to everybody who came forward with tips on yellow pōhutukawa. There are certainly more in the region than many people realise.
Remember to check your latest rates bill, choose your bins and complete your selection before 31 January so you’re ready for the rubbish and recycling upgrade in July.
If you’ve lost your rates letter or the included bin form, you can visit us on Laings Rd or at your local library/community … View moreRemember to check your latest rates bill, choose your bins and complete your selection before 31 January so you’re ready for the rubbish and recycling upgrade in July.
If you’ve lost your rates letter or the included bin form, you can visit us on Laings Rd or at your local library/community hub, or call 04 570 6666.
We’re on the move to a sustainable future, with 524,00 plastic rubbish bags set to be saved from landfill each year under the upgrade.
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??
Hi all, I still have the HVHS PE uniform if anyone wants it. Girls, ladies 14-16 (although my size 10-12 girl wore it no problem). Pants have drawstring for easy fit. Good condition.
These seemed a bit too nice to chuck in the bin. Can anyone use them? Might be good for teabags/sugar/biscuits, seem quite airtight.
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