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1348 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Baxter

Reporter Community News

Nicola Fairclough, from Miramar, is very proud of Baxter.

"Hi, this is my cockatiel, Baxter. He is 20 years old and is the cutest parrot! He sits on my shoulder and head. He can whistle tunes and say lots of things! He's always free to fly around the house."

Remember if you want … View more
Nicola Fairclough, from Miramar, is very proud of Baxter.

"Hi, this is my cockatiel, Baxter. He is 20 years old and is the cutest parrot! He sits on my shoulder and head. He can whistle tunes and say lots of things! He's always free to fly around the house."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what … View more

1347 days ago

Wairarapa KidzConference: Wednesday 31st March

Jo Neighbourly Lead from Masterton District

Hello from the KidzConference event team!
To Parents, Caregivers, Schools, Homeschoolers etc...
The Wairarapa KidzConference is in its final countdown! With just 10 days to go - there's still time to register a kid or more (8-13 year olds / Y4-8's in particular). There are 33 workshops … View more
Hello from the KidzConference event team!
To Parents, Caregivers, Schools, Homeschoolers etc...
The Wairarapa KidzConference is in its final countdown! With just 10 days to go - there's still time to register a kid or more (8-13 year olds / Y4-8's in particular). There are 33 workshops to select from and spot prizes galore, throughout the day. There's even a Mini Market to finish up with! Check out www.kidzconferences.co.nz... for more. Cheers! Jo, Jan, Ingrid and Roseanne.

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1348 days ago

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1348 days ago

WANTED. Lounge suite in good condition

Joan from Masterton District

Wanted to buy, lounge suite in good condition.
Happy to pick up. Cash buyer.

Thanks for looking.

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1348 days ago

Solid Heart Rimu Book Case

Linda from Masterton District

Solid Rimu Book case 3.620m long . From a smoke free home. Excellent condition

Price: $1,500

1349 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and pic from Louise Thomas.

"Hey, mate, have you got any chips? . . .Come back, I know which one is your car." Southern black-backed gulls/karoro (Larus dominicanus) looking slightly nefarious on the back of an old boat at the Hutt Estuary.

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1350 days ago

Epidemiologist Michael Baker is the Wellingtonian of the Year

Reporter Community News

One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to … View more
One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to celebrate achievements and contributions across all sectors of the greater Wellington community, awarding those who make the region exciting and vibrant.
The 2020 Dominion Post Wellingtonian Of The Year winners:
Arts – Victor Rodger​
Business – Malcolm Gillies​
Community Service – Biddy Harford​
Education – Sally Barrett​
Environment – Dave Lowe​
Public Service – Ashley Bloomfield​
Science & Technology – Michael Baker​
Sport – Ameliaranne Ekenasio​
Youth – Brad Olsen​

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1351 days ago

Stop the agapanthus invasion

Reporter Community News

Agapanthus are flowering freely at the moment so it is a good time to think about how you can stop them from spreading by deadheading them.
In some parts of New Zealand they are considered an invasive weed.
Click on READ MORE to see a story I wrote in 2018.

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1349 days ago

Would you like to win gardening gear and plant nursery vouchers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide… View more
Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide Bearded Irises. Plus go in the draw to win handspreaders from GARDENA and $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

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1349 days ago

Whats on at Easter and Autumn

Got friends and family coming to stay? Need help with accommodation for them or things to do? Come in and see us at Masterton or Martinborough i-SITE Visitor Centres - we can help! Here's a neat highlights package of what's on in coming weeks including the Tui Truck Show & Shine, … View moreGot friends and family coming to stay? Need help with accommodation for them or things to do? Come in and see us at Masterton or Martinborough i-SITE Visitor Centres - we can help! Here's a neat highlights package of what's on in coming weeks including the Tui Truck Show & Shine, the National Tweed Ride, and the Easter Bunny at Cobblestones! ...plus links to much more.
wairarapanz.com...

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1349 days ago

New Wairarapa WALKING FESTIVAL - read all about it

This brand new festival is next weekend. find out all about it on their Facebook page - registrations are essential.
F U N!
www.facebook.com...

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1352 days ago

POTS FOR PLANTS

Evelyne from Masterton District

Is there anyone out there with lots of little pot plants they want to get rid off? I need a lot please message me.

1349 days ago

Indoor pot plant holder

The Team from Resene ColorShop Masterton

Make your own indoor planter and paint it in your favourite bold Resene colour to bring a bit of nature indoors to enjoy year round.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1351 days ago

Bonus Pet of the Day: Meet Boston

Reporter Community News

This is such a good pic, I thought I had to use it.

"Thought we would send this shot to you. It is classic and so suits his personality.
Boston enjoying being on holiday in Waikanae, pending his move back to Australia. Here is hoping QLD is going to open the border up soon. Charlotte, Peter … View more
This is such a good pic, I thought I had to use it.

"Thought we would send this shot to you. It is classic and so suits his personality.
Boston enjoying being on holiday in Waikanae, pending his move back to Australia. Here is hoping QLD is going to open the border up soon. Charlotte, Peter & Trish Scholes."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what … View more

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1350 days ago

Wanted: reliable person to mow lawns

Joan from Masterton District

Is there anyone who would like a regular job mowing a flat easy care lawn in a newbuild area in Lansdowne Masterton. Would need to bring own lawnmower. Edges would need to be done also and clippings taken away.
Please ring Dilys on 3703239.

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