Khandallah, Wellington

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888 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even … View more
Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even shutter their eyes in extreme conditions to protect their eyes while flying or diving. Apparently we used to have them too - the pink blob in the inner corner of our eyes is a vestigial membrane. I suppose we evolved out of needing them - still they might have been handy the other day when I was trying to take photos on the beach during a gale. Pūkeko/purple swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) at Waimanu Lagoon."

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886 days ago

Coconut graters

Aimy from Churton Park

Four coconut graters for sale, have only used one, the other 3 are brand new.
From a pet free and smoke free home.
Retails for over $80
$25 for all 4
To be collected
PM if you are interested

Price: $25

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886 days ago

Free roses - 6 ice berg standards

Jeremy from Thorndon

5 years old. Not suited to location. Their siblings have died so they’ve got to go.

027 575 1405

Free

887 days ago

Fried Chicken or War Goddesses?

Stuff

As partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried … View moreAs partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried Chicken Festival.

Flights included for those out of Auckland.
Enter now

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887 days ago

Insect house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Johnsonville

Build a cosy bug hotel to hang in a quiet corner of your garden and paint it in your favourite Resene hues.

Find out how to create your own.

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902 days ago

New landscaping service, revamped website and more!

Steven from Wadestown

Hello neighbours,

Firstly, thank you for your continued support, especially over the last few years. We've been very fortunate to not be hugely impacted by Covid and have kept working and expanding. We now have four staff who have joined the team to help enhance more outdoor spaces in the … View more
Hello neighbours,

Firstly, thank you for your continued support, especially over the last few years. We've been very fortunate to not be hugely impacted by Covid and have kept working and expanding. We now have four staff who have joined the team to help enhance more outdoor spaces in the Wellington region.

We've also launched a new service: 'property pre-sales', for those that are in the market to sell their property and want to showcase it in the right way for marketing photos and open homes to add as much value as possible. For more information on this and our other services, please visit my freshly revamped website: www.stevesjobs.co.nz...

If we can be of service at your property or your family or friends, feel free to reach out or pass on our details, so we can make more outdoors into spaces people love to spend time in.

888 days ago

Switch to Snapper for Johnsonville line

Metlink

From 1 July 2022, Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets to Johnsonville will no longer be sold by Metlink ticket offices or retailers.

You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with cash.
Know more

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888 days ago

Do you have a great tamarillo recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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889 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
Share now

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888 days ago

Tenant Guide to Renting in Wellington

Samantha Pinny from Quinovic Kent Terrace | Johnsonville | Hutt Valley - Wellington

Our clients are central to everything we do. To help tenants, we've put together a useful guide to help you settle into your new home and to provide help during the tenancy.

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894 days ago

Pet of the Day: Trixie from Ranui

Reporter Community News

Catherine Polson is the proud mum of the very striking Trixie.
"This is my four year-old girl Trixie. She loves stirring up next doors dogs either by walking along the top of the fence looking down at them or by waving her paw through the gaps to get their attention."
Remember if you want… View more
Catherine Polson is the proud mum of the very striking Trixie.
"This is my four year-old girl Trixie. She loves stirring up next doors dogs either by walking along the top of the fence looking down at them or by waving her paw through the gaps to get their attention."
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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889 days ago

Free Office Chairs x 2

Amitava from Kaiwharawhara

NO LONGER AVAILABLE!

Free - Two office chairs if anyone is interested.

Slight wear and tear as shown in the photos, otherwise in v good condition.

Must be picked up ASAP from 34 Cameron Street, Kaiwharawhara, WLG 6035.

Free

889 days ago

NZ Post delivery of parcels

Charlotte from Khandallah

Has anyone else had problems or are they having getting parcels delivered to their address? We've had ongoing issues due to claimed rough driveway etc. etc. I've been dealing with the NZ Post supervisor at Porirua who has been very helpful and it maybe (fingers cross) be being sorted … View moreHas anyone else had problems or are they having getting parcels delivered to their address? We've had ongoing issues due to claimed rough driveway etc. etc. I've been dealing with the NZ Post supervisor at Porirua who has been very helpful and it maybe (fingers cross) be being sorted but ... It's very frustrating!

889 days ago

Did you know the Garden Bird Survey starts this weekend?

Judi from Art by Judi Lapsley Miller

The annual Garden Bird Survey starts this weekend (25 June - 3 July). All you need is one hour to sit and watch the birds and count who is visiting. You may be surprised at who is around! Find out how to count and how to submit your results on the Survey website (first "read more" link).
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The annual Garden Bird Survey starts this weekend (25 June - 3 July). All you need is one hour to sit and watch the birds and count who is visiting. You may be surprised at who is around! Find out how to count and how to submit your results on the Survey website (first "read more" link).
You might also want to grab your camera and catch some of their antics. I love photographing my backyard birds, like this funny wee pīwakawaka, who somehow has his head on backwards! 😂
And if you love birds, bird art, bird stories, and bird photography, do subscribe to my newsletter (second "read more" link).

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