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It has been a rough two years for Dolly the collie. The problems with Dolly’s limbs began when she was 10, resulting in the surgery on three of her four lower limbs. Her fourth limb may require surgery in the future.
Over the last two years owner Alla Baider has spent $25,000 trying to keep her … View moreIt has been a rough two years for Dolly the collie. The problems with Dolly’s limbs began when she was 10, resulting in the surgery on three of her four lower limbs. Her fourth limb may require surgery in the future.
Over the last two years owner Alla Baider has spent $25,000 trying to keep her beloved pet mobile.
Dolly has an empathy with people, that really shone through the Covid lockdown, she said.
“On top of her good looks and winning smile, Dolly has a supernatural sense for whenever someone is feeling down or in pain. It’s impossible to still be upset after receiving a warm hug from her.”
The SH2 Remutaka Hill Rd will be closed for maintenance between 9pm and 4am from Sunday May 16 to Friday May 28.
Motorists faced a three and a half hour detour via the Pahiatua Track to travel between Featherston and Upper Hutt during the closures.
The route will also be subject to stop/go traffic… View moreThe SH2 Remutaka Hill Rd will be closed for maintenance between 9pm and 4am from Sunday May 16 to Friday May 28.
Motorists faced a three and a half hour detour via the Pahiatua Track to travel between Featherston and Upper Hutt during the closures.
The route will also be subject to stop/go traffic management in days between 4am to 9pm from May 15 to June 4.
The Remutaka Hill road will be closed from 9 pm to 4 am each night and under stop/go traffic management at all other times during weeks 1 and 2 below:
Week 1: From the night of Sunday 16 May to the afternoon of Friday 21 May
Week 2: From the night of Sunday 23 May to the afternoon of Friday 28 … View moreThe Remutaka Hill road will be closed from 9 pm to 4 am each night and under stop/go traffic management at all other times during weeks 1 and 2 below:
Week 1: From the night of Sunday 16 May to the afternoon of Friday 21 May
Week 2: From the night of Sunday 23 May to the afternoon of Friday 28 May
From Monday 31 May to the afternoon of Friday 4 June, stop/go traffic control will be in place during the day and the road fully open during the night.
Travel arrangements for traffic during the night-time closures (from the night of Sunday 16 May to the afternoon of Friday 21 May, and the night of Sunday 23 May to the afternoon of Friday 28 May) are as follows:
Week 1: An escorted vehicle service is available for night workers and people with essential commitments. Bookings in advance are essential via email, Monday to Friday, at remutaka@nzta.govt.nz
Week 2: At night, traffic convoys will be escorted over the hill by a pilot vehicle. No bookings required:
- Hutt to Wairarapa – 10.30pm and 12.30am.
- Wairarapa to Hutt – 11.30pm and 1.30am.
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Our team of licensed professionals provide service based on quality, … View moreAt New Vision Enterprises we pride ourselves in providing quality and professional workmanship. We are a locally owned family business that offers multiple services (Plumbing, Drainage, Bathroom Renovations, and more!)
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A nicely established Mini-Belle Hoya plant.
Hoyas like to be root bound so ok in the pot for a number of years.
Have attached a photo but sorry about the quality. It will give you some idea of the lovely waxy star shaped flower with dark pink centre.
Hoyas grow best indoors with light but not … View moreA nicely established Mini-Belle Hoya plant.
Hoyas like to be root bound so ok in the pot for a number of years.
Have attached a photo but sorry about the quality. It will give you some idea of the lovely waxy star shaped flower with dark pink centre.
Hoyas grow best indoors with light but not direct sunlight.
They are forgiving if you forget to water them. In fact its good to let them dry out somewhat between waterings.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
"I was a stray mum with kittens before coming to the SPCA.
Here's what my foster mum has to say about me:
Charlotte is a sweet wee girl, gentle and friendly with kittenish spirit coming through from time to time. She was initially nervous in her new environment, but patience and gentle … View more"I was a stray mum with kittens before coming to the SPCA.
Here's what my foster mum has to say about me:
Charlotte is a sweet wee girl, gentle and friendly with kittenish spirit coming through from time to time. She was initially nervous in her new environment, but patience and gentle encouragement has seen her become playful and sociable.
She likes being patted but isn't too fussed on being picked up and held (although this is improving) and isn't a lap cat at the moment. She spends some of her time in other rooms around the house but mostly likes company and comes when called.
She is an early riser and when she wants something can be quite vocal. She loves playing with small toys and moving things and gets quite absorbed watching action programmes on tv. A warning though, she loves electrical cables. She is a well adapted and house trained cat, and surprisingly, given her underlying nervousness, isn't scared of the vacuum cleaner, however I don't think she will like a rowdy household."
Hi does anyone have a cheap or free chicken coop they are wanting to part with? I’m getting two chickens so just something big enough for them for night time lock ups. Cheers
Kylie
Our teenage boy has outgrown his double bed and so we are offering it for sale. In good condition except for a few dings in the footboard. Quality orthopaedic mattress from Bed Rumours - www.bedrumours.co.nz...
Or do you know someone who is truly REMARKABLE? We're encouraging Wairarapa's women to ‘show themselves off’ by submitting nominations or self-nominations for the upcoming REMARKABLE AWARDS. Nominations close THIS FRIDAY 14 May!
Weather for Thursday is looking good for a decent ride. Ride briefing 9.50am, stands up 10am as usual.
Hosted by the Wairarapa Railway Modellers Inc.
There will be layouts on display and trade stands to sell to the general public, this will be the biggest model train show in the Wairarapa.
Great and affordable day for the whole family. Mum, Dad, Kids, and Grandparents will enjoy the fantastic … View moreHosted by the Wairarapa Railway Modellers Inc.
There will be layouts on display and trade stands to sell to the general public, this will be the biggest model train show in the Wairarapa.
Great and affordable day for the whole family. Mum, Dad, Kids, and Grandparents will enjoy the fantastic layouts catering for all ages.
Over the two-day weekend, you can watch the larger-scale trains or sit and have a needy cuppa or a bite to eat at the cafe.
www.cartertonec.co.nz...
A reminder that heats are being held this Saturday 15 May 10.00am - 4.00pm at Carterton School. Late entries accepted. Go to www.talent.wairarapa.co.nz.... Spectators welcome for gold coin entry.
Semi finals are at 7.00 pm at Makoura College on 29 May
and Kuranui College on 5 June.
Spectator … View moreA reminder that heats are being held this Saturday 15 May 10.00am - 4.00pm at Carterton School. Late entries accepted. Go to www.talent.wairarapa.co.nz.... Spectators welcome for gold coin entry.
Semi finals are at 7.00 pm at Makoura College on 29 May
and Kuranui College on 5 June.
Spectator entry $10 adult and $5 children. Pay cash at door or book at Event Finder.
The Grand Finale is at the Carterton Events Centre on 12 June at 7.00 pm.
Spectators $25 adult and $10 children. Book at Carterton Events Centre.
They had a vision for their property, but they also had three floods in 20 years. That didn't stop them pursuing the garden of their dreams though.
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