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1421 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

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You will need a good memory to remember this gentleman.

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1419 days ago

Poll: What is your favourite pie?

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According to Food Standards Australia New Zealand, the average Kiwi eats 15 meat pies a year – three more than the average Australian consumes – meaning the team of five million puts away more than 76 million pies a year.
A Napier company, Goodtime Pies, has announced it is ramping up its … View more
According to Food Standards Australia New Zealand, the average Kiwi eats 15 meat pies a year – three more than the average Australian consumes – meaning the team of five million puts away more than 76 million pies a year.
A Napier company, Goodtime Pies, has announced it is ramping up its production to 14 million pies, sausage rolls and savouries a year.

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What is your favourite pie?
  • 31.4% Mince and cheese
    31.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Steak and mushroom
    25.3% Complete
  • 9.4% Mince
    9.4% Complete
  • 8.5% Chicken
    8.5% Complete
  • 25.4% Other
    25.4% Complete
831 votes
1417 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Ruma

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"Ruma has it that I'm available for adoption. I'm a one and a half year old, medium cross breed - with a mix of staffy and boxer. I'm very affectionate with humans. Although, I'm recommended to stay with teenagers and older, as I'm a little unfamiliar with children. … View more"Ruma has it that I'm available for adoption. I'm a one and a half year old, medium cross breed - with a mix of staffy and boxer. I'm very affectionate with humans. Although, I'm recommended to stay with teenagers and older, as I'm a little unfamiliar with children. Otherwise, I'm the biggest cuddle bug! I have been socialised with some dogs at the centre, so I won't mind living with a friendly, playful dog. I would love a family that can take me out for walks everyday and keep me active."

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1419 days ago

What are you reading?

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Wellingtonians found themselves spending a lot more time inside thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown. The council has produced a list of its most popular adult fiction books. Have you read any of these?

1. The Testaments, by Margaret Atwood
2. The Night Fire, by Michael Connelly
3. Blue Moon, by Lee … View more
Wellingtonians found themselves spending a lot more time inside thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown. The council has produced a list of its most popular adult fiction books. Have you read any of these?

1. The Testaments, by Margaret Atwood
2. The Night Fire, by Michael Connelly
3. Blue Moon, by Lee Child
4. Normal People, by Sally Rooney
5. Big Sky, by Kate Atkinson
6. Girl, Woman, Other, by Bernadine Evaristo
7. Trace Elements, by Donna Leon
8. Past Tense, by Lee Child
9. The long call by Ann Cleves
10. Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens

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1419 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

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This week, we again feature a photo and words from Louise Thomas.

"WWF Raw - Pied Stilt edition. All carefully choreographed - fake body slams, no pied stilts were harmed. They both turned around and chased a grey teal after this encounter, who was a bit indignant about being seen off when … View more
This week, we again feature a photo and words from Louise Thomas.

"WWF Raw - Pied Stilt edition. All carefully choreographed - fake body slams, no pied stilts were harmed. They both turned around and chased a grey teal after this encounter, who was a bit indignant about being seen off when he wasn't doing anything - the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Pied Stilt/poaka (Himantopus himantopus), Pauatahanui."

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1418 days ago

Pet of the Day: Ginger

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Miramar resident Andrew McPherson is the proud owner of ginger.

"Ginger came as the man of the house when my mother in law Jan moved to the Waikato. Here he is fast asleep, dreaming of catching his next rabbit, on Jan's lap while the TV is on."

If you want your pet featured, email … View more
Miramar resident Andrew McPherson is the proud owner of ginger.

"Ginger came as the man of the house when my mother in law Jan moved to the Waikato. Here he is fast asleep, dreaming of catching his next rabbit, on Jan's lap while the TV is on."

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.

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1419 days ago

EBIS Sports Shirt - size 14 boys

Lesley from Miramar

Hardly worn as my son grew out of it fast!
I've had to colour over where I'd labelled the name on the tag.

Freshly washed of course!

Free

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1419 days ago

Another reminder about toxic algae and dogs

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Swimmers and dog owners are being warned to keep clear of the water at some Wellington region rivers following the detection of toxic algal blooms.
Blooms have been found in the Waipoua River in Wairarapa, and Te Awa Kairangi Hutt River between Birchville and Manor Park, and the Pakuratahi River at… View more
Swimmers and dog owners are being warned to keep clear of the water at some Wellington region rivers following the detection of toxic algal blooms.
Blooms have been found in the Waipoua River in Wairarapa, and Te Awa Kairangi Hutt River between Birchville and Manor Park, and the Pakuratahi River at Kaitoke campground, both in the Hutt Valley.

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1419 days ago

Hard copy dictionary free

Helen from Breaker Bay

Webster Universal Dictionary - includes pictures as well. Unabridged international version with comprehensive listings - from 1968 so obviously not current but still might help someone learning English maybe. Either pickup in Breaker Bay or can drop off if in Eastern Suburbs. Very heavy.

Free

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1420 days ago

Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie poised to dominate 2021.

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Wellington actress Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie​ found out she had been named as one of the “rising stars poised to dominate 2021” when her publicist tagged her on social media.
Vogue magazine described the 20-year-old as “dazzlingly talented” as it released its list of 15 stars poised to … View more
Wellington actress Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie​ found out she had been named as one of the “rising stars poised to dominate 2021” when her publicist tagged her on social media.
Vogue magazine described the 20-year-old as “dazzlingly talented” as it released its list of 15 stars poised to dominate 2021.
Harcourt McKenzie​, who is on holiday in the South Island, said by email she was “beyond excited and flattered” to make the list.

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1420 days ago

Jonah Lomu's former house tops Trade Me's most-viewed list

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All Black legend Jonah Lomu’s former Maupuia mansion was the most viewed property on Trade Me last year, clocking up 196,000 views.
The five-bedroom Mediterranean-style house on the hill with expansive views across Wellington city and harbour, featured on Stuff in February, and is still for sale … View more
All Black legend Jonah Lomu’s former Maupuia mansion was the most viewed property on Trade Me last year, clocking up 196,000 views.
The five-bedroom Mediterranean-style house on the hill with expansive views across Wellington city and harbour, featured on Stuff in February, and is still for sale by negotiation. For most of last year, offers were invited over $3 million. The house has an RV of $2,430,000.
Tell us what you think it is worth.

1420 days ago

A harbour full of rubbish

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Thirty-two road cones, nine bikes, six shopping trolleys, and 20 skateboards and scooters are just some of the items retrieved from Wellington Harbour in 2020.
Every month, the Bubble Busters Adventure Club gathers at Waitangi Park and dives the waters between Taranaki Wharf and Chaffers Marina, … View more
Thirty-two road cones, nine bikes, six shopping trolleys, and 20 skateboards and scooters are just some of the items retrieved from Wellington Harbour in 2020.
Every month, the Bubble Busters Adventure Club gathers at Waitangi Park and dives the waters between Taranaki Wharf and Chaffers Marina, collecting trash from the seabed.
The Welington City Council reports that during 2020, the group collected more than 1000 aluminium cans, 500 plastic items (including food packaging and eating utensils), 64 glass bottles and jars, and six chairs and tables.
There was also a heap of electric of mobile phones and clothing.

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1420 days ago

SOLD - Beside cabinets

Sharon from Miramar

$40 for the pair. Having a clear out and don’t need these anymore. In excellent condition and have been well looked after! Pick up Miramar on the flat 😄

Price: $40

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1422 days ago

Is Whittaker's your dream job?

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It’s every kid’s dream to work at a chocolate factory. Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
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It’s every kid’s dream to work at a chocolate factory. Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
It’s called the micro-lab, and within its walls there are cupboards of flavours and scents, everything from cake batter to beetroot, a mini bean roaster, and a mixing machine called a melange.
In this, she can make 12 kilogram batches to test flavours, or 45kg batches in the one in the room next door; small quantities compared to the tonnes pumped out by the main factory on a daily basis.

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