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Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.
"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding … View moreOur Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.
"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding spot and a little trail towards me and she came out and was affectionate. Until she feels safe she will hide. Sophie still - three months later - hides when other people come to the house, but is brave and affectionate with me. Sophie isn't really interested in toys and prefers to sleep in the sun or hang out with me. She will either snuggle into my leg on the sofa or on my lap. When she wants attention she will pat me with her paw. In the evening I would cradle her like a baby and sing to her and rub her belly, she loved it."
A seal found sunning itself on a Lower Hutt cricket pitch was tempted back into the water with sausages.
Cricketers were bowled over when they spotted the animal after arriving at Waiwhetu's Te Whiti Park about 8.20am on Monday to set up for a match.
Police said they and the Department of … View moreA seal found sunning itself on a Lower Hutt cricket pitch was tempted back into the water with sausages.
Cricketers were bowled over when they spotted the animal after arriving at Waiwhetu's Te Whiti Park about 8.20am on Monday to set up for a match.
Police said they and the Department of Conservation (Doc) were called to assist the seal, believed to weigh about 90kg.
While a Doc ranger was still on the way, police officers coaxed the seal into the Waiwhetu stream, which runs along the north side of the park, with some snags. It was last spotted heading downstream, towards the Hutt River mouth, which opens to the sea.
Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any … View moreWashing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any pink meat in the centre.
Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.
The team at New Zealand Food Safety.
Andrew Gorrie took this beautiful photo of a korimako (bellbird) on a recent trip to Kāpiti Island.
Have you ever visited the Baring Head/ Ōrua-pouanui lighthouse?
Tomorrow is your chance at our Baring Head Open Day!
Hear the untold stories behind this historic site and take a sneak peek at the renovations inside the lighthouse!
Kia ora neighbours.Just dropped off, 2 x boxes Capsicums n Onions plze come n help urselves.fifs.Open till 3:30pm n open 8am tomorrow.nga mihi.
Hutt Valley Police are urging attendees at this weekend’s Wellington Cup Day to plan ahead and stay safe.
They want everyone at the event to have a great time, and get home safely.
There will be a uniformed Police presence at this event to enhance your enjoyment of the day and promote safety.
… View moreHutt Valley Police are urging attendees at this weekend’s Wellington Cup Day to plan ahead and stay safe.
They want everyone at the event to have a great time, and get home safely.
There will be a uniformed Police presence at this event to enhance your enjoyment of the day and promote safety.
Cup-goers are urged to think ahead, avoid risky situations and keep themselves and their friends safe.
Attendees are also urged not to drink and drive, as Police will be breath testing drivers leaving from the Cup Day.
Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your driving, so if you drink at all, please don’t drive.
It is not Friday but this is to introduce you to a new photographer, Andrew Gorrie. He lives in Kelson and takes most of his photographs from his deck. Andrew is an ex Stuff photographer.
His favourite subject is the magnificent tui
Boulcott School is holding their Twilight Gala on Friday 26 February from 4-8pm.
We are looking for a variety of local stall-holders to have their items for sale for the event.
We would love to hear from you.
Stall's cost $35 (which includes supplied trestle table).
Please email … View moreBoulcott School is holding their Twilight Gala on Friday 26 February from 4-8pm.
We are looking for a variety of local stall-holders to have their items for sale for the event.
We would love to hear from you.
Stall's cost $35 (which includes supplied trestle table).
Please email gala@boulcott.school.nz for information and to register your interest.
Follow the event on facebook: www.facebook.com...
Hi neighbours,2 boxes Pears have been donated n would love you to come an get some.A.bit speckled but ok to Stew.Also buns n rolls.Hopefully we will have Tomatoes too.Pataka fully laden.nga mihi.
Hello neighbours.Tomatoes dropped to wrong abode.We may have some nx wk.My apologies.Will post up.
The much-loved wharf is currently closed after five piles were damaged in recent earthquakes.
Mayor Campbell Barry says the wharf is clearly in poor condition and the council wants to know what the public think about its future.
The council has budgeted $8m for repairs in 2032. It is clear, … View moreThe much-loved wharf is currently closed after five piles were damaged in recent earthquakes.
Mayor Campbell Barry says the wharf is clearly in poor condition and the council wants to know what the public think about its future.
The council has budgeted $8m for repairs in 2032. It is clear, however, that the work needs to be done before then.
The council is expecting a new report soon on what the options are.
Former city councillor and council critic Max Shierlaw has already called for an “honest” debate on the future of the wharf.
“The Petone wharf is a luxury that no longer can be afforded or justified.”
If you enjoy seeing an amazing collection of beautiful flowers and other plants (e.g. natives, ferns and cactus and succulents), you will love the Begonia and Fuchsia Show happening 13 & 14 February at Walter Nash Centre, Taita. Entry remains just $3 for adults with accompanying children free.… View moreIf you enjoy seeing an amazing collection of beautiful flowers and other plants (e.g. natives, ferns and cactus and succulents), you will love the Begonia and Fuchsia Show happening 13 & 14 February at Walter Nash Centre, Taita. Entry remains just $3 for adults with accompanying children free. Children are also able to take part in a treasure hunt. Various plants will be for sale. Please bring cash.
Have you been to Baring Head? If not, you can check out the historic lighthouse, in the East Harbour Regional Park, this Saturday at 10am.
Greater Wellington is holding an open day and all are welcome.
My mum was at the Lower hutt saturday market and suspects that her gold chain(see pic attached) may have snapped and dropped somewhere at the market. She was at the car park near riverside drive also buying veggies.
She then went to Karori Park later that morning between 11am-1.30pm She was at … View moreMy mum was at the Lower hutt saturday market and suspects that her gold chain(see pic attached) may have snapped and dropped somewhere at the market. She was at the car park near riverside drive also buying veggies.
She then went to Karori Park later that morning between 11am-1.30pm She was at the car park near the Karori cafe, also near the car park at Sunshine kindergarten and at the benches between the Sunshine kindergarten and the dog park area where she was watching her grandson play cricket.
If anyone finds it please let us know my number is 0277066065.
Thank you so much
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