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A bonus Friday Feathered Friend from Louise Thomas, who lives in central Lower Hutt.
"A falcon has taken to skulking in the oak tree outside my office. She is a little nefarious, watching the sparrows and rock pigeons (falcon fodder) in the park and on my front lawn until the tui call her out … View moreA bonus Friday Feathered Friend from Louise Thomas, who lives in central Lower Hutt.
"A falcon has taken to skulking in the oak tree outside my office. She is a little nefarious, watching the sparrows and rock pigeons (falcon fodder) in the park and on my front lawn until the tui call her out by screeching at her. A shady character, but I love her. Here she is trying to sell me a used watch. New Zealand falcon/kārearea (Falco novaeseelandiae), immature female, Woburn, Lower Hutt. I assume this must be the offspring of the more mature female who sometimes does the rounds around here as well."
Te Awa Kairangi (Hutt River) is increasingly being used as a dumping ground for rubbish. Greater Wellington is asking locals who see anyone dumping rubbish to call their environmental hotline 0800 496 734.
UPDATE: Ollie has returned home!!! Thanks for looking out for him.
My cat ‘Ollie’ has been missing now since Friday 28 Jan. Grey Male Tabby, 4yrs old, desexed & microchipped. Missing from Ward Street, Wallaceville. We have registered with NZ Lost pet register and posted on FB Pay it Forward… View moreUPDATE: Ollie has returned home!!! Thanks for looking out for him.
My cat ‘Ollie’ has been missing now since Friday 28 Jan. Grey Male Tabby, 4yrs old, desexed & microchipped. Missing from Ward Street, Wallaceville. We have registered with NZ Lost pet register and posted on FB Pay it Forward Upper Hutt, my daughter has posted on FB Upper Hutt Community Page on Facebook - please could you check your garages & sheds etc. and message if you think you’ve seen him. Thanks
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View moreHi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?
Lower Hutt Vietnam veteran Bob Davies read the Ode of Remembrance at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior on Tuesday.
Davies was a former Sergeant Major of the Army and served in Vietnam when he was 20.
Davies, who has terminal prostate cancer, stood beside the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeahu … View moreLower Hutt Vietnam veteran Bob Davies read the Ode of Remembrance at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior on Tuesday.
Davies was a former Sergeant Major of the Army and served in Vietnam when he was 20.
Davies, who has terminal prostate cancer, stood beside the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Tuesday to read the ode, watched by mates from the Returned and Services Association.
The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!
Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. … View moreThe Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!
Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. Let's go show them some love Neighbours!
Click 'read more' below to head over to the NZ Compare Facebook page and leave a comment on our Lunar Post telling us what awesome local you'd support if you won.
We hope this Chinese New Year will be filled with happiness, prosperity, and many precious moments with your loved ones.
Entries close midnight 8th February 2022.
Omicron is in the Hutt Valley and locals are being reminding to be prepared. Over the next few months it is likely that someone in your household will get Covid and you will need to isolate.
- Have a household plan.
- Discuss how you will care for each other.
- Plan how you will work or study from … View moreOmicron is in the Hutt Valley and locals are being reminding to be prepared. Over the next few months it is likely that someone in your household will get Covid and you will need to isolate.
- Have a household plan.
- Discuss how you will care for each other.
- Plan how you will work or study from home.
- Have a kit containing medical, hygiene and cleaning supplies.
- Plenty of food so you do not have to go out.
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.
• Small classes.
• Nationally ranked academic results.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Johnsonville … View moreWhitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.
• Small classes.
• Nationally ranked academic results.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Johnsonville and the Hutt Valley.
Limited spaces are still available in 2022. Enrolments are now open for 2023.
To apply to enrol, or for more information on booking a school tour and our open days go to whitbycollegiate.school.nz
Helen Moore, from Napier, sent us this sad but lovely story on Snuffy and PK.
"Snuffy, aged 17, a fierce defender of her property, a drama queen and dedicated rodent hunter. Died from kidney failure late 2018. PK, a massive show off and occasional thief, her sister, died aged 19 early in 2021,… View moreHelen Moore, from Napier, sent us this sad but lovely story on Snuffy and PK.
"Snuffy, aged 17, a fierce defender of her property, a drama queen and dedicated rodent hunter. Died from kidney failure late 2018. PK, a massive show off and occasional thief, her sister, died aged 19 early in 2021, a week after my husband died. She comforted me beforehand even though she was unwell herself, snuggling up and licking the tears from my face."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Hi neighbours.About 3pm today some one left this beautiful Bike at the Pataka.Im abit concerned that it may be stolen.I will not accept any thing stolen.This is near new,so if you are missing a bike or you left it here for some one,plze pay me a visit.I would rather find the owner than hand it to … View moreHi neighbours.About 3pm today some one left this beautiful Bike at the Pataka.Im abit concerned that it may be stolen.I will not accept any thing stolen.This is near new,so if you are missing a bike or you left it here for some one,plze pay me a visit.I would rather find the owner than hand it to the Police.Will hold till Wed.
Kia Ora Neighbours...
On the 23rd December I brought a Xavieramax from oversea Neitherland it arrived in Wellington or Lower Hutt on the 11th January & it said it was delivered the 18th at the destination but not my address, so i rang nz post gave my tracking number, name & and address, its… View moreKia Ora Neighbours...
On the 23rd December I brought a Xavieramax from oversea Neitherland it arrived in Wellington or Lower Hutt on the 11th January & it said it was delivered the 18th at the destination but not my address, so i rang nz post gave my tracking number, name & and address, its a gift from my son & I, we brought for my granddaughter this is the 2nd gift that has disappeared, the first gift was a ride on car which the company never delivered, so that in process of court now, nz post got it investigated & it is said the guy from nz post doesn't deliver in Naenae & I know that's a lie what I'm asking if anyone got an Xavieramax or know of anyone that got delivered one with my name on it Cheryl Tumai or spelt with an S I'd be greatful to get it or pick it up I'm heart broken, the lady at nz post said it had another address it, I know I wrote the right addresss, i had money saved for that, my moko was the only one out of my moko who missed out on her Christmas present, so so please anyone if use know anything or whose got it I need it back, I will post a picture simular to it, I'm almost in tears, plz, I'm trying to figure how to add the photo its in my photo album my number is 0225648239
Our House of the Week this week is a private and picturesque property in Paraparaumu, with gorgeous gardens and it's very own man cave.
This home is on offer through Della Randall. Take a look in this weeks edition of Homed!
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a private and picturesque property in Paraparaumu, with gorgeous gardens and it's very own man cave.
This home is on offer through Della Randall. Take a look in this weeks edition of Homed!
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie on 021 973 105 or cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez on 021 501 913 or niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Meet Norman the white rabbit.
"I am a big boy with a big personality. I wouldn't suit a home with young children. My caregivers tried bonding me with another rabbit but unfortunately it was unsuccessful, so I would love to go to a home with an existing female rabbit to be friends with. … View moreMeet Norman the white rabbit.
"I am a big boy with a big personality. I wouldn't suit a home with young children. My caregivers tried bonding me with another rabbit but unfortunately it was unsuccessful, so I would love to go to a home with an existing female rabbit to be friends with. We’re happy to chat about the bonding process and what is involved. I will need a secure outdoor pen for daytime and an indoor space for night so I can be a part of the family and keep warm. Please enquire to meet me with SPCA’s Small Animals Team today."
Dale Hinkley from is the proud mum of Nell.
"Here is a photo of Nell from Waikanae - playing in the sea here. She is seven. Three quarters miniature poodle and one quarter springer spaniel. She has a wonderful nature - rarely barks, never fusses and adores all humans."
Remember if you … View moreDale Hinkley from is the proud mum of Nell.
"Here is a photo of Nell from Waikanae - playing in the sea here. She is seven. Three quarters miniature poodle and one quarter springer spaniel. She has a wonderful nature - rarely barks, never fusses and adores all humans."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
This week we feature a picture from Louise Thomas, who has been to Stewart Island.
"You shall not pass!" she said defiantly standing her ground in the middle of the track. "You can however, sidle past while I stand on this stump." How can something so small be so completely … View moreThis week we feature a picture from Louise Thomas, who has been to Stewart Island.
"You shall not pass!" she said defiantly standing her ground in the middle of the track. "You can however, sidle past while I stand on this stump." How can something so small be so completely unafraid of the world? South Island robin/kakaruwai (Petroica australis), Ulva Island, 7 January. I guess that makes it P. a. rakiura.
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