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One of New Zealand's rarest and most endangered birds has been successfully bred at the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, near Masterton.
Orange-fronted parakeets (kākāriki karaka) were declared extinct twice in 1919 and 1965. Today their wild population number is just 100-300 individuals.
… View moreOne of New Zealand's rarest and most endangered birds has been successfully bred at the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, near Masterton.
Orange-fronted parakeets (kākāriki karaka) were declared extinct twice in 1919 and 1965. Today their wild population number is just 100-300 individuals.
Successful hand-rearing of orange-fronted parakeets is considered extremely unlikely but Pūkaha had very little choice. The five chicks hatched in early August from one of the centre’s two breeding pairs, a male called Karaka and a female called Pōra. Not wanting to disturb the nest, it wasn’t until two weeks of age that rangers noticed that the feathers on the chicks were not developing. A closer inspection revealed that the chicks were bald and that their feathers had been plucked by their parents. Immediate intervention was required because the chicks were at imminent danger of dying from the cold. The only option for the parakeets’ survival was an attempt at hand-rearing.
The young chicks were immediately placed in brooders with heat lamps and fed a diet of parrot rearing formula. It took about three weeks for the chicks to get their feathers. Some six weeks later, all five chicks are fully grown, flying, and eating by themselves.
Good evening I am still looking for a country rental. Can anyone help me? I don’t mind where but at the most 30 mins from masterton. I will take anything from a old farmhouse to a old homestead maybe you know someone on a farm that has a old house that they may rent to me? I’m wanting to go … View moreGood evening I am still looking for a country rental. Can anyone help me? I don’t mind where but at the most 30 mins from masterton. I will take anything from a old farmhouse to a old homestead maybe you know someone on a farm that has a old house that they may rent to me? I’m wanting to go self sufficient and have my children raised in the country. I have 3 older children 11, 13 and 17. I also have an old cat. I have awesome references can pay a bond also.Thank you! Love and light to you all 💫
HI all, I am after 2 springs that hold the chair to the frame on a outdoor porch swing if anyone has a chair swing they are getting rid of or knows where I could buy replacement springs I'd love to hear from you!
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Handmade baskets hold a certain charm – see how easy it is to create your own with this no sew DIY version perfect for your pet. Brighten it up with a few favourite Resene testpot colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you can … View moreHandmade baskets hold a certain charm – see how easy it is to create your own with this no sew DIY version perfect for your pet. Brighten it up with a few favourite Resene testpot colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you can create your own.
Planting for a better planet has never been more important - for food, for the environment and for health. This year in particular many Kiwis have found solace in our gardens, or embraced gardening for the first time.
The call is out to New Zealanders to get growing this National Gardening Week … View morePlanting for a better planet has never been more important - for food, for the environment and for health. This year in particular many Kiwis have found solace in our gardens, or embraced gardening for the first time.
The call is out to New Zealanders to get growing this National Gardening Week and reap the rewards of home-grown food.
To help kickstart your vegie patch and live a more sustainable life, Yates is lending a helping hand.
Just register online HERE between 1st and 18th October to receive a FREE packet of Yates Vegie Seeds.
If you’re shopping at your local The Warehouse, we need to say thanks, because you’re helping us give the planet a hand!
We’re on a journey to make it easier to shop sustainably. We’ve got more than 5,000 products on our shelves that are easier on the planet and easier on your wallet. … View moreIf you’re shopping at your local The Warehouse, we need to say thanks, because you’re helping us give the planet a hand!
We’re on a journey to make it easier to shop sustainably. We’ve got more than 5,000 products on our shelves that are easier on the planet and easier on your wallet. So it’s easy to do good every time you stop in and shop. Join us on our journey here .
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Great School holiday fun here! Next to Masterton Deer Park . Grab your bike!
Only a few hundred years ago, millions of kiwi roamed Aotearoa. Today, New Zealand is home to around 70,000 kiwi, and despite efforts that number drops by 2% every year.
Save Kiwi Month is an annual celebration of all things kiwi. Join the Kiwis for kiwi Neighbourly group to learn about our … View moreOnly a few hundred years ago, millions of kiwi roamed Aotearoa. Today, New Zealand is home to around 70,000 kiwi, and despite efforts that number drops by 2% every year.
Save Kiwi Month is an annual celebration of all things kiwi. Join the Kiwis for kiwi Neighbourly group to learn about our national icon, find out about kiwi conservation efforts around the country, and find out how you can help make a difference to the kiwi population from the comfort of your own home >>> www.neighbourly.co.nz...
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Hey Neighbourly folk, check out this beautiful piece of writing from Stuff journalist Marty Sharpe.
The rugby gods weren’t ready for Colin Mataira.
Three times he turned up at their gates on the afternoon of July 11, and three times they sent him back. The 45-year-old father of five, and … View moreHey Neighbourly folk, check out this beautiful piece of writing from Stuff journalist Marty Sharpe.
The rugby gods weren’t ready for Colin Mataira.
Three times he turned up at their gates on the afternoon of July 11, and three times they sent him back. The 45-year-old father of five, and grandfather of three, to all intents and purposes died three times when his heart stopped on the 10-metre line of a Napier rugby field that day.
In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate through Neighbourly. Here’s everything you need to know about where to vote in Wairarapa.
The election date has been set and the campaign trail is back up and running. At the … View moreIn the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate through Neighbourly. Here’s everything you need to know about where to vote in Wairarapa.
The election date has been set and the campaign trail is back up and running. At the upcoming election on October 17, enrolled voters will have a few boxes to tick. There are two referenda on the cards, as well as the regular party and candidate selections. Here’s a breakdown of what you’re voting for and where you can vote.
Yarns in Barns officially opens this Friday - the opening event is Prime Minister, Jim Bolger, in discussion with David Cohen author of a new book "Fridays with Jim" . The self-taught son of Irish immigrants, devout Catholic, passionate King Country farmer and lobbyist, to Prime … View moreYarns in Barns officially opens this Friday - the opening event is Prime Minister, Jim Bolger, in discussion with David Cohen author of a new book "Fridays with Jim" . The self-taught son of Irish immigrants, devout Catholic, passionate King Country farmer and lobbyist, to Prime Minister of NZ. Jim Bolger is a self-made man who rose to the height of NZ politics.You'll hear this views for NZ's future and stories from a colourful life in and out of politics! Get your ticket for this and other Yarns events now.
In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what's happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here's everything you need to know about the candidates in the running to be the Wairarapa MP.
At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the … View moreIn the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what's happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here's everything you need to know about the candidates in the running to be the Wairarapa MP.
At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.
Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.
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