Maupuia, Wellington

997 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week Friday Feathered Friend features words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Why, hello there. I'm your official neighbourhood fruit sampler. I've come to check on the plums. Kererū/wood pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae). Bird number 44 in 2022."

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998 days ago

Will everyone catch Covid in the current wave?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?

Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.

For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive … View more
For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?

Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.

For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive 'Explained' straight to your inbox, here.

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997 days ago

Paint it purple for Epilepsy NZ

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Help Resene raise awareness for Epilepsy NZ. Buy any purple testpot during March and Resene will donate $1 to Epilepsy NZ. Offer applies to all Resene purple 60 mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-31 March 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops NZ.

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Help Resene raise awareness for Epilepsy NZ. Buy any purple testpot during March and Resene will donate $1 to Epilepsy NZ. Offer applies to all Resene purple 60 mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-31 March 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops NZ.

To find your nearest Resene ColorShop, click here. To find out more about Epilepsy NZ and how you can help, visit the Epilepsy NZ website. Happy purple painting!

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997 days ago

Protect your garden in a changing climate

Climate Insights

Next to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will … View moreNext to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will delve into projected changes in temperature, precipitation, heat waves, growing degree days and much more allowing you to future proof that special space!

Check out our website for more information: www.climateinsights.global....

To get a risk assessment for your home check out our residential property reports.
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998 days ago

50% off Summer clothing!

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

Here at Red Cross Kilbirnie, we’re having 50% off summer clothing!!

Children’s clothing is fill a bag for $5.00!!

We hope to see you here!

998 days ago

Hyperboles

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

We teach a variety of language features in our program – hyperbole, personification, similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia and alliteration.

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999 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This week, Way Back Wednesday is Tītahi Bay beach in 1958. Does anyone know the names of the couple walking on the beach?

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999 days ago

Got a business that's made your day?

Prospa

It’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes. 

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach … View more
It’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes. 

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
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999 days ago

Stuff Explained launches (free) newsletter

Stuff

Stuff Explained seeks to explain the 'why' behind the news, delivered straight to your inbox.

Curated by Stuff's Explainer Editor Keith Lynch, the fortnightly newsletter explains everything from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, to the inner workings of the economy, to the forces … View more
Stuff Explained seeks to explain the 'why' behind the news, delivered straight to your inbox.

Curated by Stuff's Explainer Editor Keith Lynch, the fortnightly newsletter explains everything from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, to the inner workings of the economy, to the forces that are shaping how New Zealanders live. It will feature original explainer reporting keeping you up to date with the biggest issues, along with the very best in Stuff Explained reporting you may have missed.

Sign up here (it's free!).
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1000 days ago

Music voucher for school fund raising

Geoffrey from Kilbirnie

We love to see young people start their journey into the world of music here at The Rock Academy. We have always supported schools and their fundraising ventures by providing free music lessons vouchers. If you would like to see your school offer music lesson vouchers during fundraising events, … View moreWe love to see young people start their journey into the world of music here at The Rock Academy. We have always supported schools and their fundraising ventures by providing free music lessons vouchers. If you would like to see your school offer music lesson vouchers during fundraising events, please contact us today.

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1000 days ago

Win a 9 day Southern Dream tour for two.

Stuff

Enjoy a 9 day dream touring experience for two across the South Island and immerse yourself in incredible landscapes, heritage and culture.

Itinerary includes popular destinations such as Queenstown, Dunedin and Doubtful Sound. Terms and Competitions apply.
Find out more

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1003 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Bluebell and Delphinium

Reporter Community News

Proud mum Nicky Fairclough from Miramar.
"These two beauties are called Bluebell and Delphinium (names of flowers). Bluebell is half Russian Blue and he's the mischievous one. Delphi is a long haired tabby who is quieter and sweet natured."
Remember if you want your pet featured on … View more
Proud mum Nicky Fairclough from Miramar.
"These two beauties are called Bluebell and Delphinium (names of flowers). Bluebell is half Russian Blue and he's the mischievous one. Delphi is a long haired tabby who is quieter and sweet natured."
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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1005 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Am early Friday Feathered Friend from Andrew Gorrie.
"A baby blackbird yawns after snoozing in the sun waiting for Mum to return."

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1005 days ago

What are your thoughts on coriander ice-cream?

Reporter Community News

McDonalds China is selling "Cilantro Sundae" better known as coriander ice-cream.
Would you try it and what is the most unusual food item you have ever eaten?

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