Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt

564 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey … View more
This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey teal/tētē-moroiti (Anas gracilis) on Henley Lake in Masterton. Bird #40 in 2023."

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564 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
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564 days ago

Reconnecting to internet

Jennie from Wainuiomata

Help Please,been away for a month and can't reconnect my phone to my internet provider,I'm not techno savvy and am stumped,willing to pay someone who can help,thankyou

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564 days ago

Upright piano

Hedda from Wainuiomata

Hi, I have a very good, re-conditioned John Brinsmead upright piano that I would like to go to a community group, nursing home, school etc for free. It is in excellent condition & is a lovely piece of furniture.
It plays very well but would need re-tuning after travelling to it's new … View more
Hi, I have a very good, re-conditioned John Brinsmead upright piano that I would like to go to a community group, nursing home, school etc for free. It is in excellent condition & is a lovely piece of furniture.
It plays very well but would need re-tuning after travelling to it's new home. Piano is in Wainui at present; I am downsizing so would like to see this lovely piano go to a new home.
Please call 021 212 2429 to discuss.

Free

565 days ago

AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa

Chamber Music New Zealand

Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions … View more
Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions both new and old, stories past and present, and bringing together different cultural practices and perspectives. The concert will feature material from their debut album as well as new improvisational pieces, where listeners are encouraged to move beyond convention into new sonic territory.
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566 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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571 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.

"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty … View more
Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.

"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty of other birdlife, and most of them seemed to be performing ablutions including a fantail (unfortunately he was well hidden when he was bathing so the photo isn't very good!)."

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567 days ago

Interested in a career in Midwifery?

Otago Polytechnic

Study Midwifery from one of our North Island satellite areas.

Work with women/pregnant people and midwives within a month of starting your degree. Study a proven degree and learn from leading midwifery educators.

$2000 North Island Midwifery Scholarship for all new year 1 learners who start … View more
Study Midwifery from one of our North Island satellite areas.

Work with women/pregnant people and midwives within a month of starting your degree. Study a proven degree and learn from leading midwifery educators.

$2000 North Island Midwifery Scholarship for all new year 1 learners who start our Bachelor of Midwifery degree in our Greater Wellington, Whanganui, or Palmerston North satellites.

If you’d like to talk to our educators and learn more about our programme, we have Information Evenings in June.

Whanganui · Tuesday 20 June · 5.30pm
Hutt Valley · Tuesday 20 June · 6pm
Palmerston North · Wednesday 21 June · 6pm
Porirua · Thursday 29 June · 6pm

Visit our website for locations and more details. We hope to see you there!
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568 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
Learn more

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578 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week an image from Rosa Marie.

"After what seems an eternity since I last went bird spotting, I managed to get myself out to Silverstream 2 afternoons in a row! I can't believe how many kingfishers are around but most of the time, they have been too far away on the powerlines to … View more
This week an image from Rosa Marie.

"After what seems an eternity since I last went bird spotting, I managed to get myself out to Silverstream 2 afternoons in a row! I can't believe how many kingfishers are around but most of the time, they have been too far away on the powerlines to get decent photos of but it was a bonus today seeing one on a post in the driving range car park!
I have also spent some time watching the pesky blackbirds and waxeyes munch their way through the grapes on the grapevine."

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570 days ago

Vote in Stuff’s Love Your Local Awards...

The Team from Love Your Local

Celebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to … View moreCelebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to vote for your favourites and show them you appreciate what they do! Vote now

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571 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

It is not Friday but this image and words from Louise Thomas is too good to ignore.

"Wallace resented being called a cattle egret, he'd never stood on the back of a cow in his life. He was an inner city sports field bird, and preferred his worms with a hint of petroleum and sprinkled … View more
It is not Friday but this image and words from Louise Thomas is too good to ignore.

"Wallace resented being called a cattle egret, he'd never stood on the back of a cow in his life. He was an inner city sports field bird, and preferred his worms with a hint of petroleum and sprinkled with NPK fertiliser. Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis), Wellington College No 1 field on Sunday. Bird #43 in 2023."

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573 days ago

White vinegar (5lt cans)

Sharon from Wainuiomata

Anyone interested to buy vinegar for home or garden use. Comes in 5lt bottles. There is 2 bottles in a carton. Interested, PM me need it gone.

584 days ago

Cost of dental care leaves young Mum considering having her teeth removed.

Editor Reporter from The Post

The 28-year-old mum to a four-month old is so desperate she is seriously considering pulling the rest of her healthy teeth from her upper mouth to be outfitted with dentures. That option is much cheaper than getting root canal surgery.
She's started a give-a-little page after some wonderful … View more
The 28-year-old mum to a four-month old is so desperate she is seriously considering pulling the rest of her healthy teeth from her upper mouth to be outfitted with dentures. That option is much cheaper than getting root canal surgery.
She's started a give-a-little page after some wonderful readers of The Post offered to help.

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574 days ago

1 of 100 Skin-Hydrating Sets Up For Grabs With NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and … View more
We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel (RRP $52), the perfect combo to use on your skin after a good day out in the garden.
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