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1263 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Lulu

Reporter Community News

Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Lulu.

"I am a sweet dog looking for my forever home. I am looking for a very special home that can understand my quirks and needs, a home that can help me thrive and be the best companion I can be.
My ideal home would be one that has had previous large dog … View more
Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Lulu.

"I am a sweet dog looking for my forever home. I am looking for a very special home that can understand my quirks and needs, a home that can help me thrive and be the best companion I can be.
My ideal home would be one that has had previous large dog experience and/or greyhound experience. I walk beautifully on a lead but in saying that, I would need a home that can handle me as I can be strong when I want. I have had a fair amount of training from my previous home but there is always room for more growth. I am super smart and a lover of all yummy foods so will pick up new things very quickly.
I can be shy when meeting new people so I would love a quiet patient home that can read when I am not comfortable. A home with no children would be best for me. Being part greyhound, I am also not suited to a home with cats or any small animals. If you think you are the home for me contact SPCA’s Canine Team for more information."

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1263 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Monthly AEA Worldwide Web events are held on the third Sunday of each month.
For June it's Sunday 20 June at 8am.
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

Wherever you are, whatever your problem with food, AEA can help.

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1264 days ago

Resident-friendly terms

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly… View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want.
*Some conditions apply
Learn more

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1264 days ago

Black Computer Chair - FREE

Melissa from Khandallah

Teenage son has upgraded his chair, so we have a spare one going FREE!! Happy to drop off locally (Khandallah/Ngaio area) or happy to have it picked up. Totally working condition but seat is a bit worn and flat - due to many hours of gaming!! High back, neck level and arms, adjustable back &… View moreTeenage son has upgraded his chair, so we have a spare one going FREE!! Happy to drop off locally (Khandallah/Ngaio area) or happy to have it picked up. Totally working condition but seat is a bit worn and flat - due to many hours of gaming!! High back, neck level and arms, adjustable back & height.

Free

1265 days ago

Meet the Cherrytree Owner!

Simon from Cherrytree

Simon opened Cherrytree Wellington back in 2004 with his late wife Tracey. He is a chartered accountant by trade and is passionate about helping members save money and to buy what they want, when they want.
He is constantly working to improve the offerings for members – new brands, better prices… View more
Simon opened Cherrytree Wellington back in 2004 with his late wife Tracey. He is a chartered accountant by trade and is passionate about helping members save money and to buy what they want, when they want.
He is constantly working to improve the offerings for members – new brands, better prices for our members & new discount partners.
On a daily basis, Simon likes to think he is in charge….. but the team know better!

Simon has two daughters who both have weekend roles at Cherrytree.
In his spare time, Simon can be found on the sidelines of his daughters’ sports games or at home in the garden.

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1265 days ago

Ironing board

Briar from Ngaio

Pick up Ngaio thanks

Free

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1265 days ago

Original baby bounce

Briar from Ngaio

Free to a good home.

Free

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1266 days ago

Reminder - Learn something new....

Klaus Dorbecker from Karori Bridge Club

.....the best card game in the world! Beginners Lessons start soon:

WHEN: Monday, 14 June 2021, at 7.30pm
WHERE: Karori Bridge Club, 274 Karori Road, Karori
REGISTER: phone 04 476 6179 or email: karoribridge@gmail.com

Bring along a friend, a partner or just yourself!

Lesson Flyer June 2021 A4 V1.pdf Download View

1265 days ago

Welcome sign

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

A vintage print can make a great welcome sign for your home entrance way by simply adding some hand painted letters in your choice of Resene colours!

Find out how to create your own.

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1265 days ago

Always finding your neighbour’s cats in your garden?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Even though we all love animals, we are not always fans of other people’s cats doing their business in our gardens. Luckily, there is a handy, and animal-friendly, trick for this!

Cats are wonderful and cute animals, of course, but they’re a bit less cute when they pee, poo and dig all over … View more
Even though we all love animals, we are not always fans of other people’s cats doing their business in our gardens. Luckily, there is a handy, and animal-friendly, trick for this!

Cats are wonderful and cute animals, of course, but they’re a bit less cute when they pee, poo and dig all over our garden. This can cause a lot of trouble for you and your garden, so you might be looking for some tips to help prevent this! Because we are animal lovers, we don’t like the idea of scaring off cats with chemicals or nasty methods that aren’t animal friendly. We believe keeping cats out of your garden can also be done in a natural way.

There are several ways to discourage cats from coming into your garden that are in no way harmful to the cat but do give the required result. For instance, cats don’t like certain scents, which means you can use those to keep them out.


After asking around for a bit, we found out that a lot of people have trouble with neighbourhood cats in their garden. Some people love seeing those cute animals wandering around their garden, but other people would rather chase them away immediately. Everybody has their own methods for this as well. The most common method seems to be trying to scare the cat by yelling and waving your arms. Others go outside with a glass of water to try to pour over the cat. Of course, these methods don’t have the desired result. Some people get so frustrated that they end up in the newspaper because they tried shooting at the cats! That’s not what we want, so we’ve got a few tips for you instead.


Cats don’t like the smells of vinegar and citrus peel.


So, you can keep cats out of your garden pretty easily by putting bowls of vinegar or citrus peel in various places around the garden (in particular those places the cat likes to visit). The cat will then definitely stay away from those places. Another thing cats hate is cayenne pepper. So, it may be worth scattering a generous amount of cayenne pepper in places the cats like to visit. Then again, this may cause the cat to start sneezing violently, which make us feel a bit sorry for it.

If you don’t have any of these products at home and don’t feel like going to the supermarket, you could also try using garlic, ground coffee or chili pepper. Did you know about these natural, cat-resistant tips? Share them with your friends!

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1267 days ago

Poll: Do you support the nurses strike?

Reporter Community News

Thirty thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are striking on Wednesday today for better pay, more sick leave and safer work conditions.
They will walk off the job for eight hours from 11am until 7pm.

Do you support the nurses strike?
  • 88.3% Yes
    88.3% Complete
  • 11.7% No
    11.7% Complete
1008 votes
1267 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Any thoughts on who these two are?

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1267 days ago

Car keys found in Otari Wilton Bush

Nicole Neighbourly Lead from Khandallah

I have found car keys in Otari Wilton bush this morning? If you have lost yours and you can identify them correctly please get in touch. Cheers, Nicole 02102625148

1266 days ago

Plastic and metal lid recycling

Sustainability Trust

Did you know that you're not supposed to put metal or plastic lids in your kerbside recycling bag/bin? These items are too small and fall through the rollers at the southern landfill and often end up in the landfill.

It's ok though because we're here to save the day! Thanks to a … View more
Did you know that you're not supposed to put metal or plastic lids in your kerbside recycling bag/bin? These items are too small and fall through the rollers at the southern landfill and often end up in the landfill.

It's ok though because we're here to save the day! Thanks to a couple of awesome partnerships (Tiny Plastic Factory and McAuley Metals), we're able to accept plastic lids labelled 2,4 or 5 + all metal jar lids and bottle caps for recycling.

So save them up and bring them to us. We're at 2 Forresters lane Wellington.

This is a free service.

1268 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Yep, it is not Friday but by coincidence both Andrew Gorrie and Rosa Marie visited Zealandia and photographed a stroppy tūī who did not want to share the sugar feeder.
Check out the photo of a kaka by Gorrie and the tūī by Marie. Which picture do your prefer?

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