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128 days ago

Choosing a dog. By David Attenborough

Lisa from Wainuiomata

Everyone who is thinking of getting dogs should read this because you need to understand this reality:

***I am a 21st century dog.***
-I'm a Malinois.
Overskilled among dogs, I excel in all disciplines and I'm always ready to work: I NEED to work.
But nowadays I get asked to chill … View more
Everyone who is thinking of getting dogs should read this because you need to understand this reality:

***I am a 21st century dog.***
-I'm a Malinois.
Overskilled among dogs, I excel in all disciplines and I'm always ready to work: I NEED to work.
But nowadays I get asked to chill on the couch all day everyday.

-I am an Akita Inu.
My ancestors were selected for fighting bears.
Today I get asked to be tolerant and I get scolded for my reactivity when another approaches me.

-I am a Beagle.
When I chase my prey, I raise my voice so the hunters could follow.
Today they put an electric collar on me to shut up, and you make me come back to you - no running - with a snap of your fingers.

-I am a Yorkshire Terrier.
I was a terrifying rat hunter in English mines.
Today they think I can't use my legs and they always hold me in their arms.

-I'm a Labrador Retriever.
My vision of happiness is a dive into a pond to bring back the duck he shot to my master.
Today you forget I'm a walking, running, swimming dog; as a result I'm fat, made to stay indoors, and to babysit.

-I am a Jack Russell.
I can take on a fox, a mean badger, and a rat bigger than me in his den.
Today I get scolded for my character and high energy, and forced to turn into a quiet living room dog.

-I am a Siberian Husky.
Experienced the great, wide open spaces of Northern Europe, where I could drag sleds for long distances at impressive speeds.
Today I only have the walls of the house or small garden as a horizon, and the holes I dig in the ground just to release energy and frustration, trying to stay sane.

-I am a border collie
I was made to work hours a day in partnershipwith my master, and I am an unmistakable artist of working with the herd.
Today they are mad at me because, for lack of sheep, I try to check bikes, cars, children in the house and everything in motion.

I am ...
I am a 21st century dog.
I'm pretty, I'm alert, I'm obedient, I stay in a bag...but I'm also an individual who, from centuries of training, needs to express my instincts, and I am *not* suited for the sedentary life you'd want me to lead.
Spending eight hours a day alone in the house or in the garden - with no work and no one to play or run with, seeing you for a short time in the evening when you get home, and only getting a small toilet walk will make me deeply unhappy.
I'll express it by barking all day, turning your yard into a minefield, doing my needs indoors, being unmanageable the rare times I'll find myself outside, and sometimes spending my days sunk, sad, lonely, and depressed, on my pillow.
You may think that I should be happy to be able to enjoy all this comfort while you go to work, but actually I’ll be exhausted and frustrated, because this is absolutely NOT what I'm meant to do, or what I need to be doing.
If you love me, if you've always dreamed of me, if my beautiful blue eyes or my athletic look make you want me, but you can't give me a real dog's life, a life that's really worth living according to my breed, and if you can't offer me the job that my genes are asking, DO NOT buy or adopt me!
If you like the way I look but aren't willing to accept my temperament, gifts, and traits derived from long genetic selection, and you think you can change them with only your good will, then DO NOT BUY OR ADOPT ME.
I’m a dog from the 21st century, yes, but deep inside me, the one who fought, the one who hunted, the one who pulled sleds, the one who guided and protected a herd still lives within.
So think **very** carefully before you choose your dog. And think about getting two, rather than one, so I won't be so very lonely waiting for you all day. Eight or ten hours is just a workday to you, but it's an eternity for me to be alone.

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128 days ago

Have you sat your driver licence test recently?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from The Post

Hi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and … View moreHi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and maybe even be interviewed on video. If you're keen to chat please get in touch with me at brittany.keogh@stuff.co.nz

I'll post my story here when it's published.

128 days ago

Have you sat your driver licence test recently?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from The Post

Hi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and … View moreHi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and maybe even be interviewed on video. If you're keen to chat please get in touch with me at brittany.keogh@stuff.co.nz

I'll post my story here when it's published.

130 days ago

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experienceView more
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
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138 days ago

For a bit of fun...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.

Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!

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130 days ago

"What's Next: Your Path to Success Starts Here!"

Nicola Collins from Women of Worth

Are you feeling anxious or nervous about transitioning off a benefit and starting work or study?
Do you find yourself wondering, "Where do I start? What can I do?"

Contact us to find out your Next Steps!
theteam@wow.org.nz 027 766 2111

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131 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp!

Winter Puzzle

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.

The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
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132 days ago

Enjoy fragrant lilies thanks to NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription … View more
This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply.
Find out more

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132 days ago

FAMILY GARAGE SALE (SUN 14th JULY- 10-4PM)!

Anna from Wainuiomata

Moving overseas to be with my sick mum. Finances are tight so downsizing. Would really appreciate your support! 🫶

WAINUI MOVING OUT SALE!
Outdoors on the lawn
SUNDAY 14th … View more
Moving overseas to be with my sick mum. Finances are tight so downsizing. Would really appreciate your support! 🫶

WAINUI MOVING OUT SALE!
Outdoors on the lawn
SUNDAY 14th JULY- 10-4PM

Pre-loved items for:
Maternity
Baby
Kids
Adults

Explore a big variety of Toys, Clothing, Beauty, Health, Household items, Electronics, Food etc.

Come & find us at 7 Manutuke Street, Wainiuomata, Lower Hutt

Wishing you a wonderful day! :)

Cancelled if raining due to garage having flatmate's belongings.

Negotiable

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132 days ago

Koraunui Ukulele - It's now or never

DJ from Naenae

Watch Sarah from the Koraunui Hub Stokes Valley sing along with Koraunui Ukulele on an old Elvis classic.

Please Like and Share It's now or never
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We are back at Koraunui Hub next Saturday from 1-2.30pm. Come and sing along like Sarah did or we have spare ukes if you … View more
Watch Sarah from the Koraunui Hub Stokes Valley sing along with Koraunui Ukulele on an old Elvis classic.

Please Like and Share It's now or never
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We are back at Koraunui Hub next Saturday from 1-2.30pm. Come and sing along like Sarah did or we have spare ukes if you want to give it a try. Remember every day is a ukulele day.

Cheers...DJ Pomare

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133 days ago

Antique Sofa/Couch

Mitchell from Avalon

Bought this from the Malaysian embassy few years ago now. The couch is In very Good Condition.

$400 Pick Up Woburn

Price: $400

134 days ago

Fun house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Enjoy the thrill of the Christmas countdown with a DIY advent calendar that’s choc-filled with festive activities and finished in your favourite Resene testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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134 days ago

Free: Bed head for double bed

Anne-Marie from Waterloo

Surplus to requirements, would probably be nice painted up a different colour. Fits a double bed. Measurements are 153 cm wide and 102 cm high (to the flat top, not to the finials).
Contact me on 0274 365 288 if you are interested. Thanks

Free

Bedhead.pdf Download View

134 days ago

Gardens and section clearing

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Lower Hutt

We are 1/3 of the way through winter and the gardens are full if weeds and broken trees?
Don"t the time and capacity ? Then let me do it for you!
Call or text 0272430951 ian
Natures choice Gardening

135 days ago

Volunteer shop assistant - Lower Hutt

Volunteer Wellington

Are you keen to get some retail experience? A busy op shop in Lower Hutt is looking for more volunteers. You'll join a great team and will help out with the following tasks - sorting clothes, pricing and filling the shelves. Volunteers also serve customers at the checkout and assist with … View moreAre you keen to get some retail experience? A busy op shop in Lower Hutt is looking for more volunteers. You'll join a great team and will help out with the following tasks - sorting clothes, pricing and filling the shelves. Volunteers also serve customers at the checkout and assist with tidying up. Speakers of other languages, new migrants, and students are very welcome!

For more information, and to register your interest, please visit our website at:
tinyurl.com...

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