Johnsonville, Wellington

1102 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and picture by Louise Thomas.
"Might I suggest that if you don't want people to know you are nesting there, that you stop screaming like a stuck pig every time someone walks past. Just a thought. Pūkeko/purple swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) at Manor Park Golf Sanctuary."

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1098 days ago

Picked in the morning, on your plate for lunch

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, … View more
Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, silverbeet, leek, mint and herbs. Yummy!

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1099 days ago

Support person - Johnsonville

Adrian from Johnsonville

Support person required to assist young adult with mild intellectual disability, who lives independently in his own home in Johnsonville.

You will provide assistance for shopping, meal planning, and general household tasks (cleaning etc), and accompany them out and about in the community.

Up to… View more
Support person required to assist young adult with mild intellectual disability, who lives independently in his own home in Johnsonville.

You will provide assistance for shopping, meal planning, and general household tasks (cleaning etc), and accompany them out and about in the community.

Up to 8 hours per week is available to the right person.

See attached document for more information.

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1099 days ago

3 piece Queen Anne style lounge suite

Laura from Tawa

Reluctant sale. Doesn’t fit with renovations. Good condition, no rips or tears, bit of fading. Pick up only

Price: $300

1101 days ago

Have your say on your local.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Has the pandemic made you shop more locally? Do you feel like you can rely on your community?

Let us know in our State of the Neighbourhood survey and you could win 1 of 10 $100 Prezzy cards.
Take the survey

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1101 days ago

Khandallah Village Market: Christmas Markets are back on!

Amanda from Khandallah

Given the clarity around events under traffic light 'orange', the Khandallah Christmas Markets have been reinstated! www.facebook.com...

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1101 days ago

Potted foam cactus

The Team from Resene ColorShop Johnsonville

When it comes to homeware trends, the cactus is a perennial favourite. Create some super-cute and affordable cactus-themed crafts with Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own.

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1102 days ago

Have your say on an enhanced Basin Reserve

Let's Get Wellington Moving

Let’s Get Wellington Moving is looking for your feedback on four transport options that will change how Wellingtonians get around and ensure we’re ready for the future.

Your trips of tomorrow could include an enhanced Basin Reserve, with new cycleways, walkways and green spaces for everyone … View more
Let’s Get Wellington Moving is looking for your feedback on four transport options that will change how Wellingtonians get around and ensure we’re ready for the future.

Your trips of tomorrow could include an enhanced Basin Reserve, with new cycleways, walkways and green spaces for everyone to enjoy – take a look at the options and have your say today.
Find out more

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1102 days ago

GRAB A BLACK FRIDAY EXCLUSIVE DEAL NOW!

The Team from NZ Compare

These deals have been snatched quicker than donuts in lockdown! Get your household a black Friday broadband deal like a $150 joining credit plus tonnes more benefits, exclusive only to Broadband Compare.

Only a few days left before they go, be QUICK and take a look today!

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1102 days ago

~*~ NEW CounterArt Absorbent Stoneware Car Coaster GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS ~*~

Sue from Grenada Village

~*~ NEW CounterArt Absorbent Stoneware Car Coaster ~*~

$2 each.

THESE WOULD BE GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS OR EXTRA LITTLE BITS TO ADD TO A CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
6 available.

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~*~ NEW CounterArt Absorbent Stoneware Car Coaster ~*~

$2 each.

THESE WOULD BE GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS OR EXTRA LITTLE BITS TO ADD TO A CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
6 available.



Choose from Cat Lover; Dog Lover; flower pattern (Metro).


Following details are from Amazon:

This CounterArt individual car coaster features an innovative design for keeping your vehicle's cup holder dry from beverage drips and condensation. Crafted from a durable stoneware material that continuously absorbs moisture, this coaster has a convenient finger slot on the side, making it easy to remove for cleaning. The decorative transfer print is FDA approved and has an attractive, artistic design that gives you options for your own personal taste. To remove coaster stains, soak coaster in 1 part household bleach and 3 parts water until stain lifts, then rinse and air dry. These car coasters make great add-on gifts and are effect as a stocking stuffer or party favor. Measures 2-1/2 Inch.



NOTE that the instructions on the back say to wash with a mild detergent and water and scrub with a brush or sponge. I would be hesitent to use bleach but it's up to you.



Pick up from Grenada Village.



I can post these in a $4.50 NZ Post Bag. If you are a rural delivery with a RD address it costs and extra $4.30

Price: $2

1102 days ago

~*~ Plush Children's Cushions ~*~

Sue from Grenada Village

~*~ Plush Children's Cushions ~*~


$18 for the lot or make me an offer for the ones you want.
Leopard and fish cushions in excellent condition.


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~*~ Plush Children's Cushions ~*~


$18 for the lot or make me an offer for the ones you want.
Leopard and fish cushions in excellent condition.



Star face cushion has 2 areas where a little bit of fluff has come out. See 2nd photo.



Square blue duck cushion has a small stain that may wash off with a stain spray. Unfortunately I didn't notice it when I washed it so didn't try.



From smoke free home.



Pick up from Grenada Village.

Price: $18

1102 days ago

~*~ 3 x UNUSED Mugs & 2 x UNUSED Glasses ~*~

Sue from Grenada Village

~*~ 3 x UNUSED Mugs & 2 x UNUSED Glasses ~*~

MUGS:

Mr Happy Mug;
Chalk Mug which you can write messages on with chalk;
Garfield Mug.
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~*~ 3 x UNUSED Mugs & 2 x UNUSED Glasses ~*~

MUGS:

Mr Happy Mug;
Chalk Mug which you can write messages on with chalk;
Garfield Mug.


GLASSES: Approx 12.5 cm tall.

Love Glass;

Till the nets are full glass.



From smoke free home.



Pick up from Grenada Village.

Price: $3

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1102 days ago

~*~ Sunbeam Pie Magic 4 PM4400 ~*~

Sue from Grenada Village

~*~ Sunbeam Pie Magic 4 PM4400 ~*~

Pie maker includes cutter and manual.



Has deep dish, non stick plates which crimp the edge.
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~*~ Sunbeam Pie Magic 4 PM4400 ~*~

Pie maker includes cutter and manual.



Has deep dish, non stick plates which crimp the edge.



Good condition except the non stick coating on the 2 front pie slots on the bottom plate are starting to bubble (see photo). The top plate and the other 2 pie slots are still good.



From smoke free home.



Pick up from Grenada Village.

Price: $45

1102 days ago

~*~ Breville Squeezed JC7 Citrus Juicer ~*~

Sue from Grenada Village

~*~ Breville Squeezed JC7 Citrus Juicer ~*~

Easy to use to squeeze juice from your citrus fruits.



Selling on behalf. The front has a piece of the plastic missing and a little bit of the storage lid is broken off at the side but this doesn’t affect it’s use (see photo).
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~*~ Breville Squeezed JC7 Citrus Juicer ~*~

Easy to use to squeeze juice from your citrus fruits.



Selling on behalf. The front has a piece of the plastic missing and a little bit of the storage lid is broken off at the side but this doesn’t affect it’s use (see photo).



No manual but it can be downloaded from online.



From smoke free home.



Pick up from Grenada Village.

Price: $25

1102 days ago

~*~ NEW Make your own Aliens ~*~

Sue from Grenada Village

~*~ NEW Make your own Aliens ~*~
GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT OR STOCKING FILLER.
Only 1 self seal bag in box. Not 2 like it says on the back of the box.



It says there are instructions in the box. I assume it must be the piece of paper with pictures on it inside the plastic bag because there … View more
~*~ NEW Make your own Aliens ~*~
GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT OR STOCKING FILLER.
Only 1 self seal bag in box. Not 2 like it says on the back of the box.



It says there are instructions in the box. I assume it must be the piece of paper with pictures on it inside the plastic bag because there doesn't seem to be any written instructions.



From smoke free home.



Pick up from Grenada Village.



I can post this in a $7.20 NZ Post Bag. If you are a rural delivery with a RD address it costs and extra $4.30

Price: $4

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