Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt

866 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even … View more
Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even shutter their eyes in extreme conditions to protect their eyes while flying or diving. Apparently we used to have them too - the pink blob in the inner corner of our eyes is a vestigial membrane. I suppose we evolved out of needing them - still they might have been handy the other day when I was trying to take photos on the beach during a gale. Pūkeko/purple swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) at Waimanu Lagoon."

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865 days ago

Fried Chicken or War Goddesses?

Stuff

As partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried … View moreAs partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried Chicken Festival.

Flights included for those out of Auckland.
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866 days ago

Switch to Snapper for Johnsonville line

Metlink

From 1 July 2022, Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets to Johnsonville will no longer be sold by Metlink ticket offices or retailers.

You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with cash.
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867 days ago

Do you have a great tamarillo recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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872 days ago

Pet of the Day: Trixie from Ranui

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Catherine Polson is the proud mum of the very striking Trixie.
"This is my four year-old girl Trixie. She loves stirring up next doors dogs either by walking along the top of the fence looking down at them or by waving her paw through the gaps to get their attention."
Remember if you want… View more
Catherine Polson is the proud mum of the very striking Trixie.
"This is my four year-old girl Trixie. She loves stirring up next doors dogs either by walking along the top of the fence looking down at them or by waving her paw through the gaps to get their attention."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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873 days ago

Kāpiti Island stunner

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The recent volcanic eruption near Tonga has created some beautiful sunsets and sunrises lately. Kāpiti resident Ken Proudfoot took this photo, of clearing storm clouds, recently on his regular walk on the beach.
If you have take a photo recently of a sunrise to sunset, please post it on … View more
The recent volcanic eruption near Tonga has created some beautiful sunsets and sunrises lately. Kāpiti resident Ken Proudfoot took this photo, of clearing storm clouds, recently on his regular walk on the beach.
If you have take a photo recently of a sunrise to sunset, please post it on Neighbourly for everyone to enjoy.

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868 days ago

Have you told us about your amazing houseplant collection?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

You have just a few more days to send your entries for our Houseplant Hero competition. You could win some great prizes and of course, more houseplanst!

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868 days ago

Community praise for Naenae Pool and Fitness Centre design

Hutt City Council

Naenae’s new multi-million-dollar pool and fitness centre is shaping up to be just what the people ordered.

That’s the feedback from community and aquatic sports groups who have their seal of approval to the region’s newest swim centre design, praising it as “modern, spacious and airyView more
Naenae’s new multi-million-dollar pool and fitness centre is shaping up to be just what the people ordered.

That’s the feedback from community and aquatic sports groups who have their seal of approval to the region’s newest swim centre design, praising it as “modern, spacious and airy”.

Other key features that drew praise for the design in the second Voice of the Community report includes the wider 50m pool, and a more user-friendly layout inside and out.

Construction is set to begin in the second half of this year. A Huringa Nuku blessing was held onsite on 17 June to prepare the site for construction to begin.
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871 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Camilla

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

"Hi everyone, My name is Camilla and as you can see, I am a very beautiful girl. I love attention and cuddles and in addition to provide people with lots of love, I enjoy going for walks where I can show everybody how beautiful I actually am. My forever home would be a home where in the … View more"Hi everyone, My name is Camilla and as you can see, I am a very beautiful girl. I love attention and cuddles and in addition to provide people with lots of love, I enjoy going for walks where I can show everybody how beautiful I actually am. My forever home would be a home where in the beginning someone would be by my side most of the time. Then I can get used to your routine and my new environment. I would benefit from continuing my basic training, which I've started at SPCA. I've done well so far with getting used to new people and new routine, but I need my new owner to continue the training with me, so I can become an even smarter doggo. I can be very shy with new people, particularly tall men or loud strangers. My new home would need to be a home with confident older kids or teenagers. My new owners will need to introduce me to new people slowly, as the world can be scary at times, and I haven't had too many people to trust in my previous life. A home with a confident, patient dog may work well for me. I enjoy playing with other social dogs. Unfortunately I am not suited to a home with cats/small animals."

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869 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is an exceptionally spacious family home on a lovely lifestyle block, very close to Wellington City. For sale through Mike Wynne-Jones from Harcourts. Read more about it on page 3 of this weeks Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion… View more
Our House of the Week this week is an exceptionally spacious family home on a lovely lifestyle block, very close to Wellington City. For sale through Mike Wynne-Jones from Harcourts. Read more about it on page 3 of this weeks Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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869 days ago

ROPATA LODGE

ROPATA LODGE

One of the leading care communities in Lower Hutt we offer safe, homely apartments. Assisted living at its best. Located in the heart of Lower Hutt with public transport right on the doorstep.

Warm caring environment with great friendly staff.
Action packed activities programme including … View more
One of the leading care communities in Lower Hutt we offer safe, homely apartments. Assisted living at its best. Located in the heart of Lower Hutt with public transport right on the doorstep.

Warm caring environment with great friendly staff.
Action packed activities programme including gardening and knitting club.
24 hour rest home level of care with short stays also offered.
Great food menu with home-cooked meals.

Ropata Lodge, 57 Ropata Crescent, Lower Hutt.

Visit our website to find out more Ph: 04 920 0846 www.ropatalodge.co.nz
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869 days ago

You’re invited to our final Welcome Weekend!

Wellington Zoo

This Matariki weekend is Wellington Zoo’s final Welcome Weekend for 2022, with $5 Adult and $2 Child tickets (+ small booking fee) available online now for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

At Wellington Zoo we are very proud to be an integral part of the Wellington community for the last 116 … View more
This Matariki weekend is Wellington Zoo’s final Welcome Weekend for 2022, with $5 Adult and $2 Child tickets (+ small booking fee) available online now for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

At Wellington Zoo we are very proud to be an integral part of the Wellington community for the last 116 years and appreciate the support from our community. We’d love to welcome you and your whānau this weekend, so book your tickets now.
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870 days ago

Hutt Hospital Update

Hutt Hospital

Public Meeting: Hutt Hospital Update

Thursday 23 June | 6pm
Boulcott’s Farm
33 Military Road
Lower Hutt

Hutt Hospital update hosted by Ginny Andersen with:
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Public Meeting: Hutt Hospital Update

Thursday 23 June | 6pm
Boulcott’s Farm
33 Military Road
Lower Hutt

Hutt Hospital update hosted by Ginny Andersen with:

- Hon Andrew Little, Minister of Health
- Hon Chris Hipkins, MP for Remutaka
- Hon Meka Whaitiri, MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti
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871 days ago

Antime between Friday 17 June and Thurday 23rd June

Stuff

Subscribe to The Dominion Post for three months and get 20% off. Enjoy all the benefits that come with being a subscriber, including convenient home delivery, free access to past and present digital editions of The Dominion Post and monthly rewards and exclusive competitions.

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Subscribe to The Dominion Post for three months and get 20% off. Enjoy all the benefits that come with being a subscriber, including convenient home delivery, free access to past and present digital editions of The Dominion Post and monthly rewards and exclusive competitions.

Subscribe at mags4gifts.co.nz
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872 days ago

Cookie Time Midwinter Fundraiser!

Sonali from Wainuiomata

Cookie Time Midwinter Fundraiser!
Come & get your cookies from me!
PM me if you are interested in buying cookies! I will PM you my bank account details for payment!

Negotiable

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