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It's a magic time, sunrise, sunset. The American poet Emily Dickinson knew how to stretch language to capture that enchantment. In this very brief poem, we've tried to show how it works throughetching, type, and music. Trinity art group will meet a couple of times in 3 November 09:30 and … View moreIt's a magic time, sunrise, sunset. The American poet Emily Dickinson knew how to stretch language to capture that enchantment. In this very brief poem, we've tried to show how it works throughetching, type, and music. Trinity art group will meet a couple of times in 3 November 09:30 and look at some of the drawing and printing processes.
The Great Moscow Circus has returned after 20 long years.
Come and enjoy the magic under the almighty Big Top!
DON'T WAIT ANOTHER 20 YEARS! BOOK NOW!
A former orphaned duckling is fostering another.
The newborn bird was rescued on Christmas Eve as it defied death darting between cars on Kumeu's Main Rd.
Ten months later, Dennis the duck is paying it forward.
The magisterial mallard has taken another abandoned creature under its wing … View moreA former orphaned duckling is fostering another.
The newborn bird was rescued on Christmas Eve as it defied death darting between cars on Kumeu's Main Rd.
Ten months later, Dennis the duck is paying it forward.
The magisterial mallard has taken another abandoned creature under its wing after owner Ellie Seamons from Dairy Flat appealed for one.
A woman running an animal shelter nearby saw Seamons' post on community pages and delivered Daphne, the runt of the litter.
"Daphne was the smallest and she was the only one which needed a heat lamp," said Seamons, an early childhood teacher in Kumeu.
"If you have a smaller duckling and a lot of bigger ones, they walk all over them and beat them to the food.
"It's survival of the fittest," she said.
Seamons nursed the ailing duckling back to health with a natural powder used to treat mites and parasites.
Daphne joined Dennis' own brood of seven ducklings and thrived.
Seamons admits she earlier mistook Dennis for a male because of the duck's feisty personality.
"Dennis is quirky, bossy and bolshie. She will let you know what she wants, when she wants it, and she wants it now."
When the duck grew a second set of gender revealing feathers, Seamons realised her error.
But the name stuck.
Seamons and partner Luke Hodge found Dennis last Christmas Eve when they were driving through Kumeu bound for Helensville to drop relatives home.
Rounding a corner, they spotted a day-old duckling dodging heavy traffic.
"Luke jumped out of the truck and Dennis pretty much ran straight up to him," Seamons said.
"She (Dennis) definitely would've been a pancake within a few seconds."
With the duckling cradled in Hodge's hand, the couple scoured neighbouring paddocks and ponds in vain for the mother.
They decided to take Dennis home.
"Because it was Christmas eve, we couldn't get to a stock food place so we made her mushy peas and mashed up mixed veges to eat," she said.
Seamons and Dodge, a carpet layer, had just begun Christmas leave so they spent their three-week holiday raising Dennis at home.
"We spent every minute of the day with her," Seamons said.
"She went everywhere with us for the whole summer holidays."
They took Dennis swimming at Whitianga creeks where the couple hunted for crystals, at waterways in South Head and at the Cement Works lake in Warkworth.
Now an independent adult, Dennis swings between being a wild duck when it suits and returning home to feed whenever hunger strikes.
The duck once vanished for a week before returning home with seven new ducklings in tow.
She led her charges straight into one of Seamons' enclosures.
"A really nasty pukeko was stalking them," she said.
"Pukekos kill ducklings.
"I think Dennis knew that I'd keep her babies safe."
Pictured: Seamons' son Dayton Rata, 7, with Dennis as a duckling and today, as a fully fledged duck.
Bright and colourful
44cm x 29cm ( seam to seam)
Zippered
Pick up is a minute from Albany Village, just off The Avenue.
Hi neighbours, National MPs Paula Bennett, Nikki Kaye and Maggie Barry have now retired from politics. Maggie Barry is looking forward to saying goodbye to the "100-hour weeks" that come with a career at the Beehive. Nikki Kaye is also keen to have a break. Meanwhile, Paula Bennett is … View moreHi neighbours, National MPs Paula Bennett, Nikki Kaye and Maggie Barry have now retired from politics. Maggie Barry is looking forward to saying goodbye to the "100-hour weeks" that come with a career at the Beehive. Nikki Kaye is also keen to have a break. Meanwhile, Paula Bennett is starting a new job on Monday in a very different industry.
Hi neighbours, One new case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the community, but the Director-General of Health and the Prime Minister both say there's little risk of community transmission. Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Jacinda Ardern and Health Minister Chris Hipkins have all ruled out a change … View moreHi neighbours, One new case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the community, but the Director-General of Health and the Prime Minister both say there's little risk of community transmission. Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Jacinda Ardern and Health Minister Chris Hipkins have all ruled out a change to alert levels in the immediate future.
As the drier months set in, you’ll be seeing this water gauge quite a bit. It’s a way for metropolitan Auckland to keep an eye on daily water usage. The aim is to stay in the green and below the daily target.
To see the gauge in action, visit www.watercare.co.nz
If you’re on tank water,… View moreAs the drier months set in, you’ll be seeing this water gauge quite a bit. It’s a way for metropolitan Auckland to keep an eye on daily water usage. The aim is to stay in the green and below the daily target.
To see the gauge in action, visit www.watercare.co.nz
If you’re on tank water, when did you last look inside your tank? If you rely on rain to keep your household taps flowing, toilet flushing or stock watered, now’s a good time to check your levels, monitor your usage and look at booking a top-up early. Secure your water future by investing in an additional tank.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce that Prost-FIT, the programme designed specifically for men with prostate cancer at any stage of diagnosis and treatment, is coming to the Shane Cameron Fitness Centre in Northcote, Thursday 29 October.
The classes will run weekly (the first … View moreThe Prostate Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce that Prost-FIT, the programme designed specifically for men with prostate cancer at any stage of diagnosis and treatment, is coming to the Shane Cameron Fitness Centre in Northcote, Thursday 29 October.
The classes will run weekly (the first one is FREE) and are run by exercise professionals with a special interest in helping men with prostate cancer to live well, and experience the proven benefits of regular exercise.
Please contact the class organiser Lisa Gombinsky, 021 028 78470 or email lisa.gombinsky@gmail.com. Full details are on the flyer attached to this post, alternatively head to our website.
Mobil Constellation Drive and Mobil Wairau Valley now have a brand-new car wash. To celebrate, we’re running a half-price car wash from 19th – 21st October.
T&Cs apply.
It’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.
Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene … View moreIt’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.
Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene cleaning products.
Discounts off the normal retail price, excludes trade, Crown, wall decals, WallPrint and PaintWise levy.
2 car park spaces for rent, Takapuna, corner of Strand & Lake road. 24/7.
They have to be rented together.
Long term agreement.
$45+gst per week each.
We have a carpark to rent in a secure building with security cameras in Nelson street in the city . $60 a week if anyone needs parking in the city.
Just text me on 0210667909 if interested. Thx
Hi
Does anyone have a bull available to service our cow? She’s in season right now.
We live in Dairy Flat.
Jo
The ASB Auckland Marathon is taking place on Sunday 1st of November 2020. There are a number of road closures in place for the event that you should be aware of in your neighbourhood.
To see the road closures locations and times, please visit the our website, or email us at … View moreThe ASB Auckland Marathon is taking place on Sunday 1st of November 2020. There are a number of road closures in place for the event that you should be aware of in your neighbourhood.
To see the road closures locations and times, please visit the our website, or email us at aucklandmarathon@ironman.
Please note the Auckland Harbour Bridge is open, traffic will flow both ways all day. Runners will be on course from 6am – 1pm come on out and support!
If you would like to join the Ryman Volunteer Crew supporting athletes across the event we still have some spots left, if you have a group this can be used as a fundraising opportunity. Email volunteers.aucklandmarathon@ironman.com for more information.
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