Crofton Downs, Wellington

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622 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I … View more
It has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I snapped him/her in the Hutt Estuary on 12 January and sent a report off to the Banding Office as you do and got back a very interesting report about the bird.
He/she was banded on Bell Island, Waimea Inlet, Tasman on 28/05/2022 in his/her 2nd year. Sex is unknown. CT7 is a busy chap, since banding this bird has been re-sighted at Saxton Field, Stoke, Nelson on 28/06/2022 and 19/07/2022. This bird is part of a research study on the morphometrics, population trends, longevity and movements of variable oystercatchers in the Golden/Tasman Bays region.

So, if you see CT7 don't forget to report him/her to the banding office.
Variable oystercatcher/ tōrea (Haematopus unicolor). Bird #14 in 2023.

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622 days ago

Friday Fun Fact

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Something light for a Friday afternoon.

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622 days ago

Free Introductory Cemetery Tours this Sunday

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

TOURS THIS WEEKEND

We are running tours this Sunday 5th March (weather permitting!)

- FREE Intro Tour (30-40mins). Meet your guide at The Shelter at 11am or 12pm. The Shelter is the small wooden building 250m inside the main gate. Cancellations notified on our Facebook page.

- Off the … View more
TOURS THIS WEEKEND

We are running tours this Sunday 5th March (weather permitting!)

- FREE Intro Tour (30-40mins). Meet your guide at The Shelter at 11am or 12pm. The Shelter is the small wooden building 250m inside the main gate. Cancellations notified on our Facebook page.

- Off the Beaten Track 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Treasure from the Gully 11:30am - 1:00pm
These tours are $10 per person, children under 12 are free. For more details and how to secure your ticket, please visit our website:
friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...

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623 days ago

Do you need help designing your new garden or outdoor living space?

Price Smart from

Starting from $65 work with well experienced landscape design consultant to explore, design and develop the best plan for you to pass on to a landscaper to build accordingly.

For more information contact Joshua on Joshua@pricesmart.co.nz

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642 days ago

Do you need a Retaining Wall?

Price Smart from

Do you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping? If so speak to a friendly professional 7 days a week on 027 548 9818.
Visit our website www.pricesmart.co.nz... to get in touch to book a site visit.

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625 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats, visit www.census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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626 days ago

Tawa Rotary Family Concert in the Park

Sharon from Karori

HAVE YOU MARKED THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR?

Sunday, 5 March 2023
4pm - 7pm
Grasslees Reserve, 11 Luckie Street, Tawa, Wellington
BYO Picnic
FREE EVENT

Tawa Rotary Club will be marking the end of summer with a free afternoon picnic concert at the Grasslees Reserve featuring the Royal New … View more
HAVE YOU MARKED THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR?

Sunday, 5 March 2023
4pm - 7pm
Grasslees Reserve, 11 Luckie Street, Tawa, Wellington
BYO Picnic
FREE EVENT

Tawa Rotary Club will be marking the end of summer with a free afternoon picnic concert at the Grasslees Reserve featuring the Royal New Zealand Air Force Concert and Jive Bombers Bands.

The Concert Band will be playing music from Hollywood hits to South American rhythms and their Jive Bombers covers band playing a selection of hits ranging from Stevie Wonder to Dua Lipa. Both bands will feature vocalists.

Tawa broadcaster, Jason Pine, will be master of ceremonies for what will be great family entertainment and a toe-tapping soundtrack to a relaxing Sunday afternoon. It may even get you dancing!

There will also be performances by Tawa College’s Kapa Haka group and Grace Notes barbershop quartet, while Foxtail Events (on behalf of WCC Pārekareka) and Tū Mātau Ora will be providing a fun space for kids offering traditional Māori games and more!

A sausage sizzle will supplement your BYO picnic basket.

Tawa Rotary is grateful to Tawa New World, Mexted Motors and Whittakers for their support of this event.

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE - fb.me...

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626 days ago

FREE Rustic planter box

Michael from Northland

This upcycled trough planter doesn't fit in my new garden, but could work well in yours, particularly if you're going for a rustic or eclectic vibe.

It looks like concrete, but it's actually mostly metal. So it's very heavy and will require a good three or four people to … View more
This upcycled trough planter doesn't fit in my new garden, but could work well in yours, particularly if you're going for a rustic or eclectic vibe.

It looks like concrete, but it's actually mostly metal. So it's very heavy and will require a good three or four people to move.

(Plants shown in picture and soil have been removed)

Free

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626 days ago

Back to School Blessing Service

Angela Gordon from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

If you are a student of any age, or a teacher, you are invited to a special Back to School service at St Ninian's at 10am, Sunday 5 March.
We're at 208 Karori Road, opposite KNS.

Bring your schoolbags for a blessing, and join us for morning tea.
All welcome!

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626 days ago

Natural deck oil - 4 litres

Angus from Ngaio

Approximately 4 litres of 10 litre drum for only $30.
For product details see www.naturalhouse.co.nz...
The oil is old, but producer says shake very well and it should be fine. It still produces the pearl colour.
$145 to buy new.

Price: $30

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626 days ago

Shredded Paper

Shari from Crofton Downs

Hello Neighbours,
Would anyone be interested in shredded paper? I have amassed a large bagful (with more to come). I've used a stack of it in my compost.

Free

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626 days ago

Teaperson - suits a student

Bridget from Thorndon

We require a person to make tea and clear up in the evenings. Available is Tuesday evening and some Wednesdays and Thursdays. We also need a person on Friday afternoons (could suit a parent with School aged children) Contact me on 04 972 4311 or 027 209 7888. Bridget

627 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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627 days ago

Asus WiFi Router RT-AC59U V2 Dual Band AC1500

Rodrigo from Karori

Asus WiFi Router AC1500 Dual Band
Model RT-AC59U V2

4 x Gigabit LAN port
1 x Gigabit WAN port
1 x USB 2.0 port

Includes Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable.

Details: AiMesh Supported - Connect to other compatible ASUS routers to create a powerful and flexible whole-home Wi-Fi network. … View more
Asus WiFi Router AC1500 Dual Band
Model RT-AC59U V2

4 x Gigabit LAN port
1 x Gigabit WAN port
1 x USB 2.0 port

Includes Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable.

Details: AiMesh Supported - Connect to other compatible ASUS routers to create a powerful and flexible whole-home Wi-Fi network. Improved coverage and multi-device performance with four external antennas. 600 Mbps (2.4GHz) and 867 Mbps (5GHz) for fast wireless performance.

More information: www.asus.com...

Price: $80

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