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129 days ago

Have you got a family recipe for oranges?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious orange recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's October issue. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this fruit to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 20, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the October issue of NZ Gardener.

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138 days ago

Save Thorndon Quay

Fiona from Khandallah

I’ve been asked to sign a petition to Save Thorndon Quay. Is it true that Wellington City Council are planning speed humps and a number of new traffic lights in Thorndon Quay? This will significantly affect anyone driving into town from Khandallah or the northern suburbs, not to mention the … View moreI’ve been asked to sign a petition to Save Thorndon Quay. Is it true that Wellington City Council are planning speed humps and a number of new traffic lights in Thorndon Quay? This will significantly affect anyone driving into town from Khandallah or the northern suburbs, not to mention the businesses along Thorndon Quay. I’ve signed. This council needs to stop this wasting rates on these crazy projects. www.taxpayers.org.nz...

130 days ago

Winter Gardening

Malvina Major Retirement Village

Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View more
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.

Click read more for the full story.

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130 days ago

Hit and Run - Ghuznee Street

The Team from Wellington District Police

Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Ghuznee Street in Wellington on Monday 17 June have identified a white Toyota Aqua whose driver may have information that could assist the investigation.

Initial enquiries indicate the driver may not have been aware they had collided with a person.

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Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Ghuznee Street in Wellington on Monday 17 June have identified a white Toyota Aqua whose driver may have information that could assist the investigation.

Initial enquiries indicate the driver may not have been aware they had collided with a person.

If you are the owner of this vehicle, please contact us.

We would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw a similar make and model car around Ghuznee Street, or heading north towards the Hutt Valley, about 10:50pm on the night of the incident.

A number of people have come forward with information and spoken to Police since this tragic incident, and we ask anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch, especially if you have video of the incident.

Information can be provided to Police by calling 105 or making an online report at 105.police.govt.nz using “Update Report”. Please reference the file number 240617/0598

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131 days ago

PANASONIC LUMIX DIGITAL CAMERA

Margaret from Paparangi

Hi, urgently required as mine has given up the ghost! Has anyone got a Panasonic DMC-LS70 Lumix 7.2 Megapixels 3 x Optical Zoom OR a Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera that they perhaps have lying around & no longer use & want to get rid of? I know it's a long shot, used for personal … View moreHi, urgently required as mine has given up the ghost! Has anyone got a Panasonic DMC-LS70 Lumix 7.2 Megapixels 3 x Optical Zoom OR a Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera that they perhaps have lying around & no longer use & want to get rid of? I know it's a long shot, used for personal photos, trademe, & the like. Preferably must be the same kind as 'Better the devil you know'! Price negotiable.

132 days ago

Granny’s raincoat Tawa Salvation Army

Chris & Judy from Churton Park

Hi everyone. I donated clothing to Tawa sellies last week Monday and by accident my granny’s long raincoat ended up in the pile. It’s a cream raincoat with a label from knights Krugersdorp South Africa. Please if you bought it I will pay you what you paid I would just like it back please. … View moreHi everyone. I donated clothing to Tawa sellies last week Monday and by accident my granny’s long raincoat ended up in the pile. It’s a cream raincoat with a label from knights Krugersdorp South Africa. Please if you bought it I will pay you what you paid I would just like it back please. Please it it the last item my granny wore before she died it’s all I have of her. Please anyone help. Thank you

131 days ago

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experienceView more
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
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139 days ago

For a bit of fun...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.

Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!

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132 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp!

Winter Puzzle

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.

The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
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133 days ago

Enjoy fragrant lilies thanks to NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription … View more
This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply.
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135 days ago

Decks decks Ashton Building

Pete from Ashton Building

WORK WANTED. Rotting timber and rusting fittings and fixings are always something to be on the look out for when it comes to decks and outdoor structures . Any unusual movement underfoot or handrails is worth checking. .As I have previously said , you can get structures checked or just rely on … View moreWORK WANTED. Rotting timber and rusting fittings and fixings are always something to be on the look out for when it comes to decks and outdoor structures . Any unusual movement underfoot or handrails is worth checking. .As I have previously said , you can get structures checked or just rely on the ' ignore and hope ' approach. Contact Pete Ashton 7days 0274403242 .

135 days ago

Do you need a Painter ?

Natasha from Paparangi

Outstanding work after hiring Alastair to do a cupple of rooms for me I was please with his comunication and he was able to thoroughly explain what needs doing and why, he was able to work within my budget that I had and was extremely respectful of my family and home.

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135 days ago

Decks Decks Ashton Building

Pete Ashton from Decks Decks

WORK WANTED. I am looking for some deck work to get thru to spring. If you are thinking of a new project , repairs or maintenance to existing please contact Pete Ashton 7days 0274403242 . Google Pete Ashton decks decks for reference history

135 days ago

Virtuoso Strings concert with Jonathan Lemalu

Craig from Tawa

Jonathan Lemalu is one of the best voices ever produced in NZ. He has an international singing and teaching career, based in London.

Jonathan is the Patron of the Virtuoso Strings Orchestra, and is singing with them in St.Paul's Cathedral at 7pm on Sunday 21st July.

Old favourites … View more
Jonathan Lemalu is one of the best voices ever produced in NZ. He has an international singing and teaching career, based in London.

Jonathan is the Patron of the Virtuoso Strings Orchestra, and is singing with them in St.Paul's Cathedral at 7pm on Sunday 21st July.

Old favourites and some new songs composed for the occasion by VSO's Music Director, Craig Utting.

Free entry, koha appreciated.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Jonathan Lemalu!

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135 days ago

Fun house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Johnsonville

Enjoy the thrill of the Christmas countdown with a DIY advent calendar that’s choc-filled with festive activities and finished in your favourite Resene testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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