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1398 days ago

Givealittle page for Taita hit and run victim

Reporter Community News

A Givealittle Page has been set up for the victim of a hit and run in Taita.
Police investigating the hit-and-run, that left a woman with “horrific” injuries and are looking for a grey Mitsubishi Diamante.
A witness said the woman suffered severe head injuries.
Police are looking for a grey … View more
A Givealittle Page has been set up for the victim of a hit and run in Taita.
Police investigating the hit-and-run, that left a woman with “horrific” injuries and are looking for a grey Mitsubishi Diamante.
A witness said the woman suffered severe head injuries.
Police are looking for a grey Mitsubishi Diamante.

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1398 days ago

Arts icon Bill Sheat gives his name to dance scholarship

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Wellington arts icon Bill Sheat has given his name and money to a trust to support New Zealand dancers.
Sheat died in January after a short illness, aged 90. Long-time friend and former Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer Sandra Norman approached him with the idea of a scholarship when he became ill.
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Wellington arts icon Bill Sheat has given his name and money to a trust to support New Zealand dancers.
Sheat died in January after a short illness, aged 90. Long-time friend and former Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer Sandra Norman approached him with the idea of a scholarship when he became ill.
In later years he became increasingly outspoken over what he regarded as the “Americanisation” of performing arts in New Zealand.
A proud New Zealander, he favoured Kiwis being in key positions, so they could tell stories that New Zealanders could relate to.
Sheat was well known in Lower Hutt as a partner in a law firm.

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1400 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Minnie and Lilac

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Diana Ward-Pickering from Lyall Bay is proud of her nine month old Burmese kittens Minnie and Lilac.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.

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1403 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Hey Neighbourly folk, what do you think is going on here? Hint, it used to be an annual event.

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1399 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Sophie

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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 more
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 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."

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1404 days ago

Did you spot the seal on Te Whiti Park

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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 more
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 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.

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1400 days ago

Poll: Do you wash chicken before cooking?

New Zealand Food Safety

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 more
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 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.
Find out more

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Do you wash chicken before cooking?
  • 36% Yes I thought washing cleans it
    36% Complete
  • 64% No Chicken shouldn’t be washed
    64% Complete
125 votes
1401 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

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Andrew Gorrie took this beautiful photo of a korimako (bellbird) on a recent trip to Kāpiti Island.

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1401 days ago

Baring Head Open Day

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

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!

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1401 days ago

Capsicum/onions

Jane from Naenae

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.

1401 days ago

Plea to be responsible at the races

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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.
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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.
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.

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1403 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

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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

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1402 days ago

Stall-Holders Wanted - Boulcott School's Twilight Gala

Rachel from Naenae

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 more
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 gala@boulcott.school.nz for information and to register your interest.

Follow the event on facebook: www.facebook.com...

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1404 days ago

Pears

Jane from Naenae

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.

1402 days ago

Tomatoes

Jane from Naenae

Hello neighbours.Tomatoes dropped to wrong abode.We may have some nx wk.My apologies.Will post up.

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