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1284 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Baxter

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Nicola Fairclough, from Miramar, is very proud of Baxter.

"Hi, this is my cockatiel, Baxter. He is 20 years old and is the cutest parrot! He sits on my shoulder and head. He can whistle tunes and say lots of things! He's always free to fly around the house."

Remember if you want … View more
Nicola Fairclough, from Miramar, is very proud of Baxter.

"Hi, this is my cockatiel, Baxter. He is 20 years old and is the cutest parrot! He sits on my shoulder and head. He can whistle tunes and say lots of things! He's always free to fly around the house."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what … View more

1282 days ago

Te Aro Toastmasters Open meeting

Barry Phease from Te Aro Toastmasters

Have you ever wanted to know about Toastmasters? Do you have a fear of public speaking? Do you want to improve your speaking and leadership skills for your work?

Come along to our public meeting on Wednesday 24th March at 5:30 in Central Wellington to find out more. We meet at Anvil House, and … View more
Have you ever wanted to know about Toastmasters? Do you have a fear of public speaking? Do you want to improve your speaking and leadership skills for your work?

Come along to our public meeting on Wednesday 24th March at 5:30 in Central Wellington to find out more. We meet at Anvil House, and meetings go for about 90 minutes and include a tea break for networking. Bring a friend! Contact us beforehand if you like, so we know how many muffins to make.

We are a small supportive group who can help you with what you need. The Toastmasters educational programme is tailored to helping you improve with the skills that will help you in your career and your life..

1283 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Magie

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Maggie the dog.

"Hi there my name is Maggie, I am a loveable lady looking for my forever home. In my previous home I had someone home with me full time and when left alone for periods at a time I have shown the ability to escape out of medium height fencing. So my new home would need to have … View more
Maggie the dog.

"Hi there my name is Maggie, I am a loveable lady looking for my forever home. In my previous home I had someone home with me full time and when left alone for periods at a time I have shown the ability to escape out of medium height fencing. So my new home would need to have high fencing and a plan for during the day if left alone that does not include being tied or tethered. I would love a home that has older children that have grown up around strong dogs and a home that has had experience with dogs. I have had a fair bit of training but there is always room to learn more things so would love a home that could put the time into teaching me. If you think you are the home for me get in touch with the canine team to learn more about me."
Jo Moore Photographer.

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1282 days ago

Christchurch Remembrance Day in Wellington

Weng from Kelburn

28/03/2021 Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. TSB Arena Shed 6.

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1285 days ago

Changes to how you visit the landfill

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

To help minimise waste, we've made a few changes to how you visit the Southern Landfill.

When you arrive at the landfill, please visit the Tip Shop & Recycle Centre first to drop off reusables and recyclables. Then head up to the Transfer Station to drop off green waste, tyres, batteries,… View more
To help minimise waste, we've made a few changes to how you visit the Southern Landfill.

When you arrive at the landfill, please visit the Tip Shop & Recycle Centre first to drop off reusables and recyclables. Then head up to the Transfer Station to drop off green waste, tyres, batteries, hazardous waste and general rubbish.

As you enter the Transfer Station please let our weigh bridge staff know if you have items to separate out. If you have more than one type of waste you may be asked to loop back through the weighbridge so that the correct charges can be applied.

For more information, visit: wellington.govt.nz...

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1284 days ago

Proposal to get rid of free park and ride

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Thousands of daily train users may have to pay to park their vehicles at stations around the Wellington region.
Regional council chair Daran Ponter said the proposal was in response to increasing demand for park and ride facilities, and the cost of constructing multi-level parking buildings to meet… View more
Thousands of daily train users may have to pay to park their vehicles at stations around the Wellington region.
Regional council chair Daran Ponter said the proposal was in response to increasing demand for park and ride facilities, and the cost of constructing multi-level parking buildings to meet that demand was prohibitive.
The proposal to do away with free park and ride spaces, is in the Greater Wellington Regional Council's draft Regional Public Transport Plan 2021-2031. Submissions close at the end of today (Friday).

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1283 days ago

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1293 days ago

Kittens needing fosterers

Kirihika from Island Bay

🐈‍⬛Looking for long term foster homes 🐈

In the last few months I've unfortunately lost many fosterers for all good reasons (foster fails 🙊) and I'm desperately in need of new foster homes, if I can't find anymkre reliable foster homes i may have to cut down on intake. … View more
🐈‍⬛Looking for long term foster homes 🐈

In the last few months I've unfortunately lost many fosterers for all good reasons (foster fails 🙊) and I'm desperately in need of new foster homes, if I can't find anymkre reliable foster homes i may have to cut down on intake.

I currently have two long term foster homes (one is having renovations so will be taking a break march onwards) and about 3 short term fosterers that aren't always available.

I'm looking for people who can commit to long term fostering and people who are comfortable taking in larger litters and adult cats.

What's needed?:

♡A safe home
♡ LOVE
♡Pet friendly home
♡Commitmemt
♡Transportation
♡Live in or near the city (tawa, ngaio boundary-ish) if you are located in the hutt please contact Neko Ngeru Cat Adoption Cafe
♡Good Communication
♡ oh and love

What's ideal but not necessary?:

♡A separate room
♡Time when handling younger kits with no mum, if mums there she does all the work.
♡Funds to supply food and litter but if needed am able to reimburse, vet bills and stuff like that is covered.

It doesn't matter if you have a big family, live alone, have other pets 💖

Please PM me if this sounds like something you could be interested in or if you have any questions.

Thank you, Kirihika ( Pōneke Ngeru Rescue )

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1284 days ago

Do you need a landscape gardener?

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

Is your garden messy, overgrown or just in need of a clean-up? We’ve got general garden maintenance for that. How about ugly banks? A slope in your garden that keeps slipping? We’ve got retaining walls for that! Price Smart will take any ideas you have for your garden and help bring them from … View moreIs your garden messy, overgrown or just in need of a clean-up? We’ve got general garden maintenance for that. How about ugly banks? A slope in your garden that keeps slipping? We’ve got retaining walls for that! Price Smart will take any ideas you have for your garden and help bring them from design to reality.
Don’t look any further, give us a call at 027 548 9818 or Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... for a reasonable estimate.

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1285 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and pic from Louise Thomas.

"Hey, mate, have you got any chips? . . .Come back, I know which one is your car." Southern black-backed gulls/karoro (Larus dominicanus) looking slightly nefarious on the back of an old boat at the Hutt Estuary.

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1286 days ago

Epidemiologist Michael Baker is the Wellingtonian of the Year

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to … View more
One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to celebrate achievements and contributions across all sectors of the greater Wellington community, awarding those who make the region exciting and vibrant.
The 2020 Dominion Post Wellingtonian Of The Year winners:
Arts – Victor Rodger​
Business – Malcolm Gillies​
Community Service – Biddy Harford​
Education – Sally Barrett​
Environment – Dave Lowe​
Public Service – Ashley Bloomfield​
Science & Technology – Michael Baker​
Sport – Ameliaranne Ekenasio​
Youth – Brad Olsen​

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1286 days ago

Stop the agapanthus invasion

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Agapanthus are flowering freely at the moment so it is a good time to think about how you can stop them from spreading by deadheading them.
In some parts of New Zealand they are considered an invasive weed.
Click on READ MORE to see a story I wrote in 2018.

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1284 days ago

Would you like to win gardening gear and plant nursery vouchers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide… View more
Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide Bearded Irises. Plus go in the draw to win handspreaders from GARDENA and $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

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1294 days ago

Wildlife with fishing hook injuries

Ash Howell from Wellington Zoo

Sadly we've seen a spike in wildlife coming in to The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo's wildlife hospital, with fishing hook and fishing line injuries this summer.

Our Vet team have been treating these patients and seen firsthand the devastating impact of these fishing hook injuries on our … View more
Sadly we've seen a spike in wildlife coming in to The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo's wildlife hospital, with fishing hook and fishing line injuries this summer.

Our Vet team have been treating these patients and seen firsthand the devastating impact of these fishing hook injuries on our precious manu.

This is a timely reminder that if you are fishing along our coastlines, please remember to remove your rubbish and pick up any other fishing tackle you see around you.

You can watch the full story that played on 1News over the weekend here: bit.ly...

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1285 days ago

Treat Yourself <3 Kleen co. The Home Cleansing Experts

Tiffany Alderman from Kleen co.

HAPPY FRIDAY ! One-off Specials for Neighbours only. We're running this as a pre-website launch pre-celebration, once the website is live these prices will no longer exist. Book in to get your home KLEEN!

1-2 bedroom/1 bathroom $ 180
3/4 bedroom/ 1 bathroom $ 210
2-4 bedroom/ 1.5 bathrooms $ … View more
HAPPY FRIDAY ! One-off Specials for Neighbours only. We're running this as a pre-website launch pre-celebration, once the website is live these prices will no longer exist. Book in to get your home KLEEN!

1-2 bedroom/1 bathroom $ 180
3/4 bedroom/ 1 bathroom $ 210
2-4 bedroom/ 1.5 bathrooms $ 240
2-5 bedroom/ 2 bathrooms $ 300

Call Tiffany @Kleen co. 0220 445 610 or email hello@kleen.nz

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