Korokoro, Lower Hutt

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1186 days ago

Study in blue

Louise from Woburn

Study in blue with sacred kingfisher/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus). Hikoikoi boat sheds. Taken just before lockdown - I'm missing getting around my normal haunts with my camera.

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1185 days ago

Normandale Mon 30/8/21 Dr Maggie Lockdown - 'mermaid day'.

Sandra from Normandale

Sunshine and wind Dr Maggie Lockdown downed yesterdays motorbike cowboy gear and became a feminine lovely MERMAID.
Smiles and big thanks to neighbours for entertaining our suburb.

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1185 days ago

Last chance to nominate!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

This is not a drill, Wellington 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an … View more
This is not a drill, Wellington 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an essential worker making a difference - it’s up to you to get their name in the ring! Nominations close midnight 31 August.

What are you waiting for? Head over the nzawards.org.nz/nominate now!

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1185 days ago

What are you growing now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you have on hand or useful gardening hacks using just what you have at home already without going to the shops.

It doesn't have to be a big idea - just something like growing spring onions from the base or sprouting avocado seeds to make a houseplant. Send your tips and ideas to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz and we'll publish the best ideas in NZ Gardener.

Make sure you include your full name and address - only your name and the region you live in will be published but if we use your tip we will send you a free copy of the magazine.

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1185 days ago

Planning what to grow? Put these new varieties on your to-plant list!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.

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1188 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend: Bush robin/toutouwai

Reporter Community News

Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.

"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it … View more
Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.

"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it doesn’t occur to them to be afraid. They have no armour on their personalities. If they were humans they would help you change your tyre and laugh about the experience.
They will stand on your shoes if you sit too long. And rummage inquiringly while you unpack your pack. I read once that the open-hearted will inherit the Earth. I hope it’s true – that it is better to be possibly hurt than hardened. But the open-hearted are often preyed upon by the ambitious. It might be why the robin is at risk and declining – he’s just a little too trusting of those that would eat him. Bushy Park, July 2021."

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1186 days ago

Lockdown Woody fence gazing in Normandale.

Sandra from Normandale

While his caregiver gardens nearby, WOODY just keeps his Lockdown eye on Normandale neighbours.
So beautiful.

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1186 days ago

Woody the offical Lockdown Normandale Bird.

Sandra from Normandale

Lockdown Woody just sits and watches the people go by.
Up close and gorgeous.

His owner is out digging the garden. Sunday 29/8/21.

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1186 days ago

Normandale Family in lockdown walkies

Sandra from Normandale

Permission given to take a photo of this Normandale family out walking in full costume Sunday 29/8/21.
SMILES all round.
NOTE Woody sitting on the fence watching.

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1186 days ago

Sun. 29/8/21 Dr Maggie Lockdown feels like we all do.

Sandra from Normandale

Dr Maggie Lockdown is about to take off on her motorbike and blow away the cobwebs.
Her caregiver is washing his car close by.
Thanks for todays smile and will take you up on the ride soon.

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1188 days ago

Movies to beat lockdown blues

Reporter Community News

Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell… View more
Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell us what you have been watching?

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1188 days ago

Normandale Fri 27/8/21 Dr Maggie Lockdown sails

Sandra from Normandale

Thanks to neighbours in Normandale for todays wet rainy smile.
Dr Maggie Lockdown is so chomping at the bit to sail off into the sunset, along with all her medical mates around NZ.
Appreciate you all especially Ashley Bloomfield.

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1187 days ago

Looking for piggledy

Rob from Capital City Crime Scene Limited

Hi all, this might be a long shot but I am looking for a piggledy like this one.

They were sold at Countdown about 8 years ago, he went on all family holidays and traveled everywhere with us until he was stolen at the Johannesburg airport 4 years ago.

If anyone has a piggledy like this one … View more
Hi all, this might be a long shot but I am looking for a piggledy like this one.

They were sold at Countdown about 8 years ago, he went on all family holidays and traveled everywhere with us until he was stolen at the Johannesburg airport 4 years ago.

If anyone has a piggledy like this one and wants to sell it, please let me know, I am willing to pay.

Hope you all have an amazing day :)

1187 days ago

Fusion Food Haus - Online & Nationwide

The Team from

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1188 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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