Korokoro, Lower Hutt

1416 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week we are featuring the kingfisher, with words and a picture from Louise Thomas. They are often hard to spot but are one of the most beautiful birds you will see.

"Sacred kingfishers/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus) seem special to me. A lightning flash of brilliant blue as they nip down … View more
This week we are featuring the kingfisher, with words and a picture from Louise Thomas. They are often hard to spot but are one of the most beautiful birds you will see.

"Sacred kingfishers/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus) seem special to me. A lightning flash of brilliant blue as they nip down from the power lines over the river or one of the posts they like to perch on to snatch a crab or little fish – the strike operation takes only seconds, barely breaking the water. I’ve almost given up trying to catch one on my camera diving. They are ruthless with their food, smashing in on their post, presumably to kill it, before swallowing it whole. I haven’t seen him for a few months, but I had one who liked to visit the garden off and on. He was a loveable, if badly behaved, guest, throwing up indigestible crab bits and staking out the compost bin where a mouse lives – he used to watch it with such intensity, like he was trying to use his mind meld powers to make the mouse run out. Come to think of it, I haven't seen the mouse for awhile either. Hmmm. Here is a young chap (an immature) with his chest still mottled from Pauatahanui the other day."

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1418 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Wet, wet , wet. It is obviously a flood but what is going on here?

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1413 days ago

Come visit and nurture a conversation

Gathering together during the holidays can lead us to notice changes in our loved ones and their needs, especially if there has been some time between visits.

Starting a conversation about care isn’t always easy but like many things, sometimes you just need to take the first step.

To help … View more
Gathering together during the holidays can lead us to notice changes in our loved ones and their needs, especially if there has been some time between visits.

Starting a conversation about care isn’t always easy but like many things, sometimes you just need to take the first step.

To help nurture those conversations, we invite you to our Care Centre Open Days at your local Ryman village. A tour will give you first-hand experience of our village communities and the exceptional care we provide. Care options include the extra support of a serviced apartment, resthome, hospital and specialist dementia care.
Find out more

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1414 days ago

2013 Toyota Rav4 GXL 70km

Melanie from Petone

2013 Toyota Rav4 GXL 2.0P SUV
Crystal Pearl Crystal Shine
Odometer: 70,000km
CC Rating: 1986cc
Petrol
2WD
Automatic
Brand New Tyres and Full size spare… View more
2013 Toyota Rav4 GXL 2.0P SUV
Crystal Pearl Crystal Shine
Odometer: 70,000km
CC Rating: 1986cc
Petrol
2WD
Automatic
Brand New Tyres and Full size spare

Bluetooth Hands Free with audio streaming
9 SRS airbags
ABS Brakes
AC
Traction control
Roof rails
Cruise control
Impact bars and impact strengthened zones
Auto adjust rear view mirror
Smart entry & Start systems
Fog lights
Reversing camera
6.1 LCD CD player with USB & AUX
Lock-up control
Engine immobiliser + alarm
Four wheel disc brakes
Brake assist and EBD
Vehicle stability control
Hill start assist
LED running lights
Parking sensors
5 star ANCAP safety rating
Steering wheel controls
LCD multi-information display
17 alloys
Dual zone climate control

Price: $21,000

1415 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Churchill

Reporter Community News

This weeks story is about an ex SPCA pet called Churchill, who found a new home with his new mum Danni.

"We adopted Churchill back in November and he has been an absolute darling! He settled in really well. He loves a lot of attention, which is great because I mostly work from home, so he is … View more
This weeks story is about an ex SPCA pet called Churchill, who found a new home with his new mum Danni.

"We adopted Churchill back in November and he has been an absolute darling! He settled in really well. He loves a lot of attention, which is great because I mostly work from home, so he is basically my new best friend. We are really pleased to have him in our family."

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1415 days ago

Pet of the Day: Ninja

Reporter Community News

Our Pet of the Day today is Ninja who lives with Tracy Pattle.
"This is Ninja he sleeps like this all the time very chilled out as he takes his cat nap."

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.

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1417 days ago

Looking for a freeview player

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
Im just wondering if anyone has a spare Freeview player they could pass on cheap or free. My grandfather’s Freeview player no longer works and he is really missing being able to watch TV.
Cheers, Hayden.

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1416 days ago

Welding Stainless Steel

Graeme from Johnsonville

I want to make a honey extractor which requires using Stainless Steel. I have a MIG welder but not a TIG. Wondered if there is anyone out there willing to do the job or teach me how and possibly the use of their TIG. (will pay) I have TIG welded Aluminium and can Oxy Acetylene weld so have the … View moreI want to make a honey extractor which requires using Stainless Steel. I have a MIG welder but not a TIG. Wondered if there is anyone out there willing to do the job or teach me how and possibly the use of their TIG. (will pay) I have TIG welded Aluminium and can Oxy Acetylene weld so have the basic skills.

1418 days ago

Come on Wellingtonians, start scanning!

Reporter Community News

Stuff Wellington is launching a campaign to get people to start using the
Covid-19 tracer app.
New Zealand is still exposed to the new, more contagious, strains of Covid-19 despite the Government recently bolstering its border and pre-departure defences.
The number of daily Covid-19 tracer app … View more
Stuff Wellington is launching a campaign to get people to start using the
Covid-19 tracer app.
New Zealand is still exposed to the new, more contagious, strains of Covid-19 despite the Government recently bolstering its border and pre-departure defences.
The number of daily Covid-19 tracer app scans has dropped from one million a day, at its height, to the current low of 300,000.
That means that if the more contagious variants get into the community, it will be hard to trace contacts.
Are you scanning? If not why not?

If you do not want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.

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1415 days ago

Castrol brand engine oil for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

I have several containers of Castrol brand 10w-40 engine oil to sell. All are completely new and unopened.

RRP is $50, hoping to get $33 per container.

Please PM me or email me at haydenthemonkey@gmail.com for more information.

Cheers, Hayden.

Price: $33

1415 days ago

Twisted bracelet making kit

Hayden from Johnsonville

This bracelet making kit is in near new condition with most of the original string and beads present. The twisting machine seems to work as advertised and requires two AA batteries to work (not included).

Inludes:
- twisting machine
- bag with original strings
- bag with original beads
- bag with … View more
This bracelet making kit is in near new condition with most of the original string and beads present. The twisting machine seems to work as advertised and requires two AA batteries to work (not included).

Inludes:
- twisting machine
- bag with original strings
- bag with original beads
- bag with clasps and threading tool
- instructions

Pick up from Johnsonville or Central Wellington City

Please check out my other listings.

Price: $12

1415 days ago

Weaved bracelet making kit

Hayden from Johnsonville

This bracelet making set is in near new condition.

Includes:
- bag of original beads
- bag of string and nylon
- wooden loom
- instructions
- original packaging… View more
This bracelet making set is in near new condition.

Includes:
- bag of original beads
- bag of string and nylon
- wooden loom
- instructions
- original packaging

Please check out my other listings, happy to combine shipping where applicable.

Pick up in Johnsonville or Central Wellington City

Price: $12

1415 days ago

Habaneros for sale (like chillies but much hotter)

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
My little 12 year-old sister and I have some more freshly-picked, pesticide-free habaneros off our bush that we would like to sell to earn some pocket money.

The $1 coin is for size reference, these habaneros are much bigger than chillies I have seen at the local supermarket retailing… View more
Hi everyone,
My little 12 year-old sister and I have some more freshly-picked, pesticide-free habaneros off our bush that we would like to sell to earn some pocket money.

The $1 coin is for size reference, these habaneros are much bigger than chillies I have seen at the local supermarket retailing for $1:30 each (picture included indicating size relative to a $1 coin) and are really hot so you only need to cut up a small portion into food. Habaneros store well in the freezer so any leftover can be frozen until needed for up to a few months.

$1 each or 6 for $5.

I also have some that I have frozen that we would still like to sell at a rate of 2 for $1.50.

Covid-19 safety precautions:
It is recommended that you rinse produce thoroughly with hot water.
See covid19.govt.nz....

Please PM me or email me at haydenthemonkey@gmail.com for more info. Thanks!

Negotiable

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1415 days ago

Stalker PC game for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

The case and disk are in great condition with only minor scratches that doesn't affect the usability of the disk at all. Was made for older versions of windows but runs fine on my windows 10 laptop, may need to run it through compatibility mode which is very easy to do.

Game description:
In … View more
The case and disk are in great condition with only minor scratches that doesn't affect the usability of the disk at all. Was made for older versions of windows but runs fine on my windows 10 laptop, may need to run it through compatibility mode which is very easy to do.

Game description:
In 1986 the world shook with the force of the largest nuclear accident ever. Twenty years later the repercussions are only just beginning. New life breathes new terror into an environment of fear and an invisible enemy reveals the true face of violence. Welcome to a world of mutation and monstrosity where no man's land becomes one man's land.

Welcome to Chernobyl. Where man made hell.
- Begin your descent into the huge and twisted hell of a post nuclear Chernobyl.
- Attempt to survive the radioactive hazards of the zone using combat, stealth, trading and communication.
- Scavenge hunt and shoot your way through the vast challenges of multiplayer via LAN or online.
- Encounter the dark mutated threats of an open world teeming with artificial life governed by real world physics

Please check out my other listings, happy to combine shipping were applicable.

Pick up in Johnsonville or central Wellington city.

Price: $18

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1415 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off - Hurry offer ends soon!

Discounts off the … View more
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off - Hurry offer ends soon!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 2 February 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

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