Hataitai, Wellington

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996 days ago

Shift to Thrift

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

Shift to thrift and start shopping at Red Cross shops!

We offer good quality clothing at amazing prices!

Currently we have a sale on children’s clothing , 5 items for $5.00, or fill a bag for $5.00, (selected items only)

We hope to see you in store!

996 days ago

BE IN TO WIN with our End of Summer Sale

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

The summer holidays will be over soon, but you can still escape with a magazine.

Our Mags4Gifts End of Summer Sale is on now and you could be in to win 1 of 20 Hydration Heroes Gift Sets from Antipodes!

Simply purchase a subscription to the NZ House & Garden, … View more
Hi neighbours,

The summer holidays will be over soon, but you can still escape with a magazine.

Our Mags4Gifts End of Summer Sale is on now and you could be in to win 1 of 20 Hydration Heroes Gift Sets from Antipodes!

Simply purchase a subscription to the NZ House & Garden, New Zealand Gardener, or the TV Guide and you're in the draw.
ENTER NOW

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999 days ago

WANTED TO BUY Sewing Machine

Jayne from Te Aro

Sewing machine
* MUST WORK *
Doesn’t matter what it looks like
Or
the age so long as it sews
And
has the regular machine features.

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Sewing machine
* MUST WORK *
Doesn’t matter what it looks like
Or
the age so long as it sews
And
has the regular machine features.

My trusty BERNINA Of 50 years has broken down for the first time ever!
I don’t hold out much hope in it being repaired.
I replaced the lightbulb and it blew and the machine stopped!!

I’m hoping one of my Neighbours has one that is surplus to requirements and is affordable.

Please Private Message me.
Many thanks
Jayne

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997 days ago

FREE / King Single with Trundler bed

Jackie from Miramar

Hi there, pickup Miramar. Mattress has stains from kids drink, will scrub up well with some TLC. Has trundler bed underneath, top mattress great condition. Approx 8yrs old. The base has a dip but could be fixed with ply, fine for child, will possibly need strengthening for teen. Txt for address… View moreHi there, pickup Miramar. Mattress has stains from kids drink, will scrub up well with some TLC. Has trundler bed underneath, top mattress great condition. Approx 8yrs old. The base has a dip but could be fixed with ply, fine for child, will possibly need strengthening for teen. Txt for address 021459881

Free

1000 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Klio and Quintus

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Dana and Hamish adopted of Klio and Quintus from the SPCA two years ago.
“Today is the two-year adoptaversay of Klio and Quintus (Charlotte and Quinn). How pawsome! We wanted to let you know that they are both doing very well. Klio went from being very shy to now insisting on always being on our… View more
Dana and Hamish adopted of Klio and Quintus from the SPCA two years ago.
“Today is the two-year adoptaversay of Klio and Quintus (Charlotte and Quinn). How pawsome! We wanted to let you know that they are both doing very well. Klio went from being very shy to now insisting on always being on our laps. Always. Even to the point of trying to get up before we have fully sat down. Quintus was diagnosed with diabetes last January, but has responded very well to the insulin injections and continues to be quite chatty and fluffy. Wishing you all well, and thank you again to the whole team -- your mahi and aroha make such a difference in the lives of kitties and humans alike.”

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1001 days ago

Heard gunfire in Strathmore Park/Kilbirnie Thursday night near midnight??

Jeff from Strathmore Park

Last night in Strathmore Park you may have heard a volley of shotgun blasts at 11:30 pm. It woke me up and scared the $#!+ out of me.

I initially thought there was a firearms incident just down the road from me...we have had gang tension here previously, including firearms.

Did you hear … View more
Last night in Strathmore Park you may have heard a volley of shotgun blasts at 11:30 pm. It woke me up and scared the $#!+ out of me.

I initially thought there was a firearms incident just down the road from me...we have had gang tension here previously, including firearms.

Did you hear this? Did it freak you out too?

I was pretty sure it sounded like shooting, but after a while thought it might well be bird scaring by Wellington Airport. I lodged an enquiry, and it turns out that they were in fact using a shotgun to scare birds near midnight.

Now, I know that birds are a hazard, but you've got to wonder about what else Wellington Airport might have done to handle this; ranging from employing other tactics, to proactively making it known around communities that occasionally they might need to resort to this.

I will be asking the Airport and WCC to investigate this. But this raises a question I asked at the Airport Expansion hearings that never got addressed: implications of a of combination of Pest Free Miramar and buffer plantings on airstrike and ground-strike risk?

How will the airport keep increased volumes of birds off much more taxiway. Will the risk increase as both the number of flights increases and the number of birds thanks to a successful Pest Free Miramar programme? Have they actively considered this? They didn't answer.

Currently WIAL use a combination of fireworks (or gunshots) and a vehicle cruising up and down the runway and presumably surrounds with sirens blaring to scare birds away. Can we expect either of these activities to move closer to residents if the East Side expansion proceeds? At night too?

The Airport's Kaitiakitanga values under the “Our Community” heading in their 2040 Masterplan lists goals that include “Be a good neighbour” and “Build meaningful community partnerships”.

But frankly they suck at both. The gangs we have up here are better neighbors at times.

This follows closely on the heels of a noise complaint I raised about prolonged engine testing late at night. WCC dismissed it because "unscheduled" engine testing is allowed. I asked the Airport "Couldn't they have knocked off before dark, and started again the next day"?
I also asked some basic questions like "So when did that plane finally leave? And did they fill out the engine test forms required by your noise management plan? Can you furnish them?"

The Airport refuse to answer. They say this noise isn't their responsibility anyhow. If they already have the answers - and if those answers don't reflect badly on the Airport - then why not simply live those Kaitiakitanga values to be a good neighbour” and “Build meaningful community partnerships”? I tell you what - I certainly am a good neighbour to the Airport. When the airport was fogged in for days on end few years back, I went down there and brought back tired stranded travelers for hot meals, showers, and a comfy bed.

I respect their business. But of late they show little respect for the community in return. Heck he Airport didn't even come into this community to talk about the massive expansion right to the doorstep of this community under their Masterplan 2040, despite me asking them to. (Instead they ran two "open day" events at the airport, on the same day, advertised only on the Airports own website. Which we all study every day, of course)

Their social license is out of date. They need to live those Kaitiakitanga values; or stop quoting them.

Want to join an org who's purpose is to represent the Community and hold the Airport to account when they cross the line?

Join the Guardians of the Bays; help give the Community voice. guardiansofthebays.org.nz...

998 days ago

Hey Neighbours! Has your KiwiSaver balance changed lately?

The Team from NZ Compare

Your KiwiSaver balance goes up and down depending on the stock market and economic conditions, like the pandemic!

You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!

Don't panic, learn why yours might have dropped thanks… View more
Your KiwiSaver balance goes up and down depending on the stock market and economic conditions, like the pandemic!

You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!

Don't panic, learn why yours might have dropped thanks to Money Compare and get some control back.

Money Compare is a quick and easy tool to help you Compare KiwiSaver plans, Insurance and Loans and Credit Cards. Like our other comparison brands it will help you find the best financial solution or provider in NZ to suit your needs and budget.

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998 days ago

Twosday

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

Did you know, February 22, 2022 is a palindrome date, meaning it can be read the same way backward and forward!

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1002 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a picture and words from Louise Thomas.

"Here's a twofer for my 2022 list. A pied stilt/poaka (Himantopus leucocephalus) and a South Island pied oystercatcher/tōrea (Haematopus finschi) keeping each other company at Sandfly Bay in Dunedin as the Sun goes down. … View more
This week we feature a picture and words from Louise Thomas.

"Here's a twofer for my 2022 list. A pied stilt/poaka (Himantopus leucocephalus) and a South Island pied oystercatcher/tōrea (Haematopus finschi) keeping each other company at Sandfly Bay in Dunedin as the Sun goes down. Showing you don't even need to be the same species to get along - they remind me of me and my husband - he's the skinny one dozing off while I'm talking. Birds #27 and #28 for 2022."

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1001 days ago

Peter Neilson - former MP for Miramar

Chris from Hataitai

I was saddened to read of the death of Peter Neilson, a former MP for Miramar 1981-1990 (as the Rongotai electorate was known at the time).

Peter was a kind, caring and extremely clever man.

Gone too soon at just 67. Sincere condolences to his wife Megan and whānau. RIP, Peter.

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I was saddened to read of the death of Peter Neilson, a former MP for Miramar 1981-1990 (as the Rongotai electorate was known at the time).

Peter was a kind, caring and extremely clever man.

Gone too soon at just 67. Sincere condolences to his wife Megan and whānau. RIP, Peter.

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1001 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Henry

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Megan Barber from Johnsonville is the proud mum of Henry.
"Henry the rescue boy from Johnsonville. Nine years young!"
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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1000 days ago

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1000 days ago

Toyota Avensis 2012 European Model

Dhananjay from Miramar

Excellent condition.
First NZ owner
Few minor bruises here and there. Only one noticeable scratch (see photo)
Cruise control
Automatic headlights
Automatic wipers
Factory Alloy wheels
After market music system with built in GPS and Bluetooth
The car runs very well. I am selling because I don't… View more
Excellent condition.
First NZ owner
Few minor bruises here and there. Only one noticeable scratch (see photo)
Cruise control
Automatic headlights
Automatic wipers
Factory Alloy wheels
After market music system with built in GPS and Bluetooth
The car runs very well. I am selling because I don't need such a big car and I am also facing parking issues

Price: $10,790

1001 days ago

Do you need a retaining wall?

Price Smart from Kilbirnie Price Smart Landscaping and Gardening

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Give us a … View more
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Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize a site visit.

1001 days ago

Curious Minds Taranaki - Funding Available Now!

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Do you have a great idea for a collaborative research project?

Curious Minds Taranaki provides funding support and expertise to community groups looking to explore ideas and carry out research investigations.

Researchers, community organisations, and schools can Apply Now for up to $20,000 of… View more
Do you have a great idea for a collaborative research project?

Curious Minds Taranaki provides funding support and expertise to community groups looking to explore ideas and carry out research investigations.

Researchers, community organisations, and schools can Apply Now for up to $20,000 of funding to turn your ideas into action. Funding is available for collaborative science, technology or mātauranga projects that are Educationally Valuable, Locally Relevant and Scientifically Robust.

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