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1314 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week we are using an Andrew Gorrie pick.

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1315 days ago

Pillowcases - a pair.......brighten things up

Joan from Masterton District

Two large sized pillowcases. Random pattern and colourful. Photographed is the reverse side which is plain.
$12.00 for the pair.

Held closed with ties.( pictured)

Pickup is in Kuripuni
Thanks for looking.

Price: $12

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1315 days ago

String like Succulent with thumb-size green flowers

Joan from Masterton District

Name : Ceropegia Ampliata
This is a trailing string-like succulent that produces unusual thumbsize green upright flowers. Little claws fold over the open flower chamber. It clambers over anything, but is not invasive .

It is easy to grow. Probably more an inside plant. Could be treated as you … View more
Name : Ceropegia Ampliata
This is a trailing string-like succulent that produces unusual thumbsize green upright flowers. Little claws fold over the open flower chamber. It clambers over anything, but is not invasive .

It is easy to grow. Probably more an inside plant. Could be treated as you would treat a Hoya.
The plant for sale is in the blue square pot.

If you like unusual things, this is it.

Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni

Price: $25

1316 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

What are your thoughts on the great flag debate that gripped the country in 2015?

1315 days ago

Bus drivers to strike for 24 hours

Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.

Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.

Here's what you … View more
Wellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.

Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.

Here's what you need to know:

- Strike action will start 4am, April 23 and will last 24 hours.
- There will be significant disruptions across the bus network, including service numbers: 2, 3 ,21, 22, 12, 12e, 13, 14, 18e, 20, 28, 30x, 31x, 33, 34, 34, 36,37,81, 83, 84, 85x, N2, N3, N8, and N88.
- Services run by rival operator Tranzurban will not be affected, including the number 1 and 7.

Wellington commuters are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest developments on Metlink's website.

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1315 days ago

Skyline Challenge this weekend!

Kiri Carroll from

Set on the private farmland of the historic Huangarua, Puruatanga, and Oystershell farms, this family-friendly event is designed to give participants of varying abilities a chance to experience the local Martinborough hills and farmlands while mountain-biking or cross-country running. There are … View moreSet on the private farmland of the historic Huangarua, Puruatanga, and Oystershell farms, this family-friendly event is designed to give participants of varying abilities a chance to experience the local Martinborough hills and farmlands while mountain-biking or cross-country running. There are even fabulous scenic walking opportunities as well.

Add music, food, and other refreshments and you have the perfect day out for the whole family!

wairarapanz.com...

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1316 days ago

Photo frames, glassed....matching pair.

Joan from Masterton District

Two photo frames, with glass.
Matt surround for three photos.
Frame is a silvery green colour.
95% condition . Never been used.

Measurements Width 52cms Length 36cms.
$18.00 for the two or $10.00 each

Price: $10

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1316 days ago

SOLD.....Cane washingbasket with red tartan lining.

Joan from Masterton District

Washing basket in very good condition. Never really been used and stored in a dry smoke free home.
Red tartan lining which is removeable, attached with fabric bows.

All the cane is in good order.

Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.

Price: $13.50

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1316 days ago

Small black suitcase.

Joan from Masterton District

Small black suitcase. Plenty of pockets and all zips working.
Handle extends so it can be pulled along on wheels.
Very good condition.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.

Price: $12

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1316 days ago

Overhead Projector

Joan from Masterton District

Overhead projector for sale. In good working order.
As pictured.
Pickup is in Carterton.

I am selling this on behalf.

Thanks for looking.

Price: $60

1316 days ago

Do you support getting rid of feral cats?

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An online backlash against a competition encouraging people to kill feral cats has resulted in the plan being cancelled.
A social media post by animal welfare group HUHA New Zealand with a picture of a Fish & Game ad promoting its “Lake Wairarapa Cat Comp” asked people “So how does this … View more
An online backlash against a competition encouraging people to kill feral cats has resulted in the plan being cancelled.
A social media post by animal welfare group HUHA New Zealand with a picture of a Fish & Game ad promoting its “Lake Wairarapa Cat Comp” asked people “So how does this make you feel?”
The competition encouraged hunters to “cull” the cats, which could not be easily trapped, take a picture, send it to Fish & Game and be in to win a prize.
Fish and Game have apologised but asked hunters to continue help curb feral cat numbers,

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1316 days ago

3 White Leghorn pullets for sale

Natalia from Opaki

Selling 3 Leghorn pullets for $100.
11 weeks old, healthy birds. Leghorns are great layers, friendly chickens.
More available
Pick up in Masterton

Price: $100

1316 days ago

Tell WellingtonNZ about your ride!

Kiri Carroll from

Have you been on (all or part of) the Remutaka Cycle Trail this summer?

Let's hope your answer is "YES” and WellingtonNZ keen to hear about your experience.

Please take a few minutes to let them know what you thought in this short online survey. Your feedback will help them to make … View more
Have you been on (all or part of) the Remutaka Cycle Trail this summer?

Let's hope your answer is "YES” and WellingtonNZ keen to hear about your experience.

Please take a few minutes to let them know what you thought in this short online survey. Your feedback will help them to make your next experience on this Great Ride even better. Plus the number of completed surveys directly impacts future funding for trail enhancements.

If your answer is "NO" then put the Remutaka Cycle Trail on your bucket list as this is our region’s Nga Haerenga/Great Ride. It runs from Petone foreshore along the Hutt River Trail, over the Rail Trail to the Wairarapa, down to Ocean Beach, and around the Wild Coast to Orongorongo. You can dip in for a short experience on any section or take a few days to ride the whole trail.

Hot tip – bikes are free on trains and East by West Ferries, or you can hire a bike and arrange shuttles through our Official Trail partners.

Survey Link:
survey.getsmartglobal.com...

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1316 days ago

Featherston Booktown - Winning Writing: The Case for Sports Literature

Kiri Carroll from

New Zealand often leads the world in sport but lags near the back of the pack in writing about it. Or is the lag only in recognition? Our culture sees travel, romance, war, and children's writing is capable of literary excellence and worthy of academic study, but sports writing stays stuck in … View moreNew Zealand often leads the world in sport but lags near the back of the pack in writing about it. Or is the lag only in recognition? Our culture sees travel, romance, war, and children's writing is capable of literary excellence and worthy of academic study, but sports writing stays stuck in the back pages. Roger Robinson (When Running Made History), Suzanne McFadden (Striking Gold), and Keith Quinn (A Lucky Man) argue that New Zealanders can write as well about the sport as they can practice it.

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1318 days ago

BABY CHANCE TREE

Evelyne from Masterton District

Baby Chance tree or peanut tree. I have a whole lot of little ones to sell will put photo of what they look like when they big these photos are from google to give you an idea.

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