Wellington's iconic feline Mittens adapting to life as an Aucklander
Kia ora neighbours, he was once Wellington’s most famous feline, but now Mittens the cat is settling into his new life in Tāmaki Makaurau.
The Turkish angora is known for wandering far and wide around the streets of Wellington – entering offices and homes, getting in cars, even sleeping on tables of folded T-shirts in Cuba St clothing stores – but his human servant Silvio Bruinsma said so far Mittens was sticking close to home in Auckland.
Known as His Royal Floofiness, Mittens and his family made the move to Auckland city at the start of January, and while his exact location is kept a secret, Bruinsma said he’s living in the central city.
Read the full story at the link below.
Poll: Are quality products on the decline?
Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?
Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!
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91.9% Yes
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7.2% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Help Needed: Identifying Caregiver Uniform
On the morning of December 2, 2024, at around 6:40 AM, a woman wearing a caregiver uniform entered my private property and stole.This marks the fourth incident since August this year.
I have decided I can no longer remain silent about these repeated intrusions.
I am reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying which aged care facility or organization this uniform might belong to.
Here are the details:
Time: December 2, 2024, at 6:40 AM
Location: Hampstead Road, Sandringham
Clothing: Caregiver uniform
images captured by security camera
Incident: Enter my private property to stolen.
If anyone recognizes this uniform or has any information about the person or the organization, please send me a private message or comment below. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Let’s work together to find more clues and prevent similar incidents from happening again. Thank you!
Kmart duvet recall
Kmart will be recalling a number of their Anko duvet sets.
What you need to know:
- The recall is involving Christmas-themed duvets: Mrs & Mrs Claus Reversible Queen Size Bed Quilt Cover Set and Christmas Elf Reversible Single Bed Quilt Cover Set
- A recall of the products began in Australia following health concerns from several families.
- One woman said she thought she was having a heart attack after using one of the products which smelt of diesel.
- One customer said she’d purchased the quilt covers and said they smelled like gas. Another mum said hers did not have that smell but claimed her son developed a rash that only went away when he stopped using the product.
- The product is no longer available for purchase on the Kmart website.
Regardless of whether you have experienced an issue, customers who have purchased this item may return the product to store for a refund.