Ohariu, Wellington

890 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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888 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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889 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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889 days ago

Matariki

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Wellington

Ngā mihi o te tau hou Māori! Happy Māori New Year!

We want tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa to shine as bright as Matariki does.

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890 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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890 days ago

Happy Matariki - Open, 130 Main Road Tawa

The Team from

Happy to celebrate 1st year Matariki national holidays in the year we also 1st opened our Cafe! 130 Main Road Tawa. Come check out our initial All Day Menu (this continues to morph so follow us on Facebook & Instagram to get posted).

890 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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890 days ago

Self Improve

Maureen J from Porirua City Centre

Hi, I am looking for ideas for a group I am wanting to start, to meet online and in person. Suggestions will be greatly appreciated, ages from13+ are able to join.

890 days ago

Hockey Skills Clinic - Tawa College Fundraiser

Joanne from Tawa

Hockey skills clinic for children from year 3 to year 8

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890 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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890 days ago

Indie Dyeing Sunday 3rd July - one place has just come available

Caroline O'Reilly from Karori Arts & Crafts Centre Inc

We've had a drop out on the full Indie Dye course with Margaret Collins from SquishyMcDo... get in quick. Place bookable via the Karori Arts and Crafts website.

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890 days ago

School Holiday programmes running at Karori Arts and Crafts

Caroline O'Reilly from Karori Arts & Crafts Centre Inc

School holidays are fast approaching.
Karori Arts and Crafts will be hosting Lauren Poutawera's ArtBrain classes this holiday and also running a one day workshop with Brenda Turner who will help beginner sewers make a cushion with a pocket.
Check out the poster for details on how to book … View more
School holidays are fast approaching.
Karori Arts and Crafts will be hosting Lauren Poutawera's ArtBrain classes this holiday and also running a one day workshop with Brenda Turner who will help beginner sewers make a cushion with a pocket.
Check out the poster for details on how to book places on ArtBrain and for the sewing go to www.kacc.org.nz...

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891 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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891 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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