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Hi Neighbourly folk, I really enjoyed this post from Simon Woolf with its beautiful image and lovely words. I hope you all enjoy Christmas.
"Merry Christmas Eve Everyone.
This image is of possibly the Southern most Pohutakawa in the North Island. It is the third year since I noticed it, … View moreHi Neighbourly folk, I really enjoyed this post from Simon Woolf with its beautiful image and lovely words. I hope you all enjoy Christmas.
"Merry Christmas Eve Everyone.
This image is of possibly the Southern most Pohutakawa in the North Island. It is the third year since I noticed it, shortly after we lost our great friend Eva McGauley. It didn't flower last year!
It is located in one of the most exposed places, anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand! Wellington's South Coast can be one of the most rugged, extreme environments anywhere in the world, and especially when an Antarctic blast hits Cook Strait. Winds exceeding 200kph, eight to 10 metre swells, and a sub zero wind chill factor are regular occurrences in this area.
Evie's Tree, for that's what we have called it, symbolises resilience, hope, strength and beauty, everthing Evie was.
After the past year, where we all have come through some adversity, Evie's Tree, proves that with adversity there is opportunity. If this stunning little pohutakawa can flower in the conditions it faces, we too can overcome most of which is thrown at us, and flourish too."
- Simon Woolf
This one could be a bit tricky. Many Wellingtonians see this on a daily basis but it has changed greatly in appearance over the years.
Succulent with lots of babies in plastic terracotta pot. Easy grow and attractive pot plants.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Daylily
Name: Kolan Dee Jay
Dark blackred with a golden throat. the plant is in flower now with several more buds to come out.
Daylilies are drought resistant and hardy tolerating most soils. They keep in a tidy clump and flower at this time of the year.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is … View moreDaylily
Name: Kolan Dee Jay
Dark blackred with a golden throat. the plant is in flower now with several more buds to come out.
Daylilies are drought resistant and hardy tolerating most soils. They keep in a tidy clump and flower at this time of the year.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni not far from pak n Save.
The plant for sale is the one in the large green pot.
Dear Neighbours,
We are excited to announce early access for all neighbourly members to our biggest Boxing Day Bed Sale!
Beds 4 U have you covered with all your snooze needs with beds and mattresses to suit everyone and every budget. We are your exclusive Slumberzone retailer- Made by … View moreDear Neighbours,
We are excited to announce early access for all neighbourly members to our biggest Boxing Day Bed Sale!
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Meet Dimple.
"Hi my name is Dimple and I have been in foster care while the canine team got to know me. I have come from a very difficult background, so I am looking for a very special home, without children, other dogs or small animals. I can be very wary of people and take time to bond with… View moreMeet Dimple.
"Hi my name is Dimple and I have been in foster care while the canine team got to know me. I have come from a very difficult background, so I am looking for a very special home, without children, other dogs or small animals. I can be very wary of people and take time to bond with them, but once bonded I can be very smoochy. I can be very reactive while on a walk so will need a home that has experience with reactive dogs and will teach me through positive reinforcement that not everything is scary.
My foster mum has done a lot of work in socialising me with other dogs but I still have a long way to go. I am not keen on visiting dog parks or similar environments. I can be very affectionate, fun and quite the character once I'm comfortable in my space. I am toilet trained, and I do come with a medical waiver that my new home would be made aware of. If you are keen for a dog who you can put in the extra work with training then contact the canine team to learn more about me and set up a meeting if you seem like a good match!"
Hi
Very keen on purchasing or re-homing asap one or two female kune kune piglets as pets on rural property.
Will consider other breeds but prefer kune kune. Miniatures an option too.
Pls contact me on 021300620 with any options or potential possibilities!
We can travel within north island if … View moreHi
Very keen on purchasing or re-homing asap one or two female kune kune piglets as pets on rural property.
Will consider other breeds but prefer kune kune. Miniatures an option too.
Pls contact me on 021300620 with any options or potential possibilities!
We can travel within north island if needed.
Thanx!
Now that America's Cup racing has finally started.,are you following it?
Tell us what you think.
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We have a bonus Pet of the Day this week - Paschal Moses.
He belonged to Margaret Stevenson-Wright and his picture arrived with the following message.
"Given that my boy cat of 16.5 years will not see another Christmas – we decided to feature him on our Christmas greetings this year."
Our National Office will be closed from today (Tuesday, 22 December) onward into the new year with the first of staff set to return on Monday, 11 January. No emails or calls will be returned during the closure and our social media will not be monitored.
From all of us at Neighbourhood Support New … View moreOur National Office will be closed from today (Tuesday, 22 December) onward into the new year with the first of staff set to return on Monday, 11 January. No emails or calls will be returned during the closure and our social media will not be monitored.
From all of us at Neighbourhood Support New Zealand - thank you for your mahi and support over the past year! Wishing you a safe and joy-filled holiday season ahead.
Hi Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different from Louise Thomas, who as well as taking a good picture can tell a good yarn.
"Continuing with the Christmas theme, this seems like a face only a mother could love. Like somehow evolution decided to put the turkey's guts on the … View moreHi Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different from Louise Thomas, who as well as taking a good picture can tell a good yarn.
"Continuing with the Christmas theme, this seems like a face only a mother could love. Like somehow evolution decided to put the turkey's guts on the outside of his neck, and what even is that dangly appendix bit between his eyes? Wiki says the longer your snood the more likely you are to successfully mate. No wonder he looks grumpy with all that going on on his face (although that could also be the time of year - December and American accents are known to cause extreme stress to his species). Male turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) in full sail. Staglands."
This old trunk is solid and heavy with grip handles at each end.
Measurements. Depth 42cms, height 32cms and width 56cms.
The label inside says it was used for putting radio transmitting and receiving equipment in. Was used in the Navy department, and made in New York USA.
I would think it … View moreThis old trunk is solid and heavy with grip handles at each end.
Measurements. Depth 42cms, height 32cms and width 56cms.
The label inside says it was used for putting radio transmitting and receiving equipment in. Was used in the Navy department, and made in New York USA.
I would think it would be pretty fireproof to store valuables in. It has done a lot of hard work but still strong and solid.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Christmas pressie maybe.
Dwarf blue Agapantha in flower. Well established.
A hardy plant that can withstand the dry.
Reliable. Comes up year after year.
Pickup; is in Kuripuni
Thanks for looking.
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