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I have several yunca plants to give away. Various sizes. They will need to be dug out and collected.
This week, we again feature a photo and words from Louise Thomas.
"WWF Raw - Pied Stilt edition. All carefully choreographed - fake body slams, no pied stilts were harmed. They both turned around and chased a grey teal after this encounter, who was a bit indignant about being seen off when … View moreThis week, we again feature a photo and words from Louise Thomas.
"WWF Raw - Pied Stilt edition. All carefully choreographed - fake body slams, no pied stilts were harmed. They both turned around and chased a grey teal after this encounter, who was a bit indignant about being seen off when he wasn't doing anything - the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Pied Stilt/poaka (Himantopus himantopus), Pauatahanui."
Miramar resident Andrew McPherson is the proud owner of ginger.
"Ginger came as the man of the house when my mother in law Jan moved to the Waikato. Here he is fast asleep, dreaming of catching his next rabbit, on Jan's lap while the TV is on."
If you want your pet featured, email … View moreMiramar resident Andrew McPherson is the proud owner of ginger.
"Ginger came as the man of the house when my mother in law Jan moved to the Waikato. Here he is fast asleep, dreaming of catching his next rabbit, on Jan's lap while the TV is on."
If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.
Estate clearance of a corded belt sander. It comes with 6 sanding belts ( partly used) and a wooden box with lid for storage or transportation.
76 x 610 mm
230 to 240V
850W.
60 -60Hz
This same model sells for $470.00 in Mega at the moment and the sanding belts are $16.00 upwards each at… View moreEstate clearance of a corded belt sander. It comes with 6 sanding belts ( partly used) and a wooden box with lid for storage or transportation.
76 x 610 mm
230 to 240V
850W.
60 -60Hz
This same model sells for $470.00 in Mega at the moment and the sanding belts are $16.00 upwards each at Mega.
This sander with the belts $300.00.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking.
Swimmers and dog owners are being warned to keep clear of the water at some Wellington region rivers following the detection of toxic algal blooms.
Blooms have been found in the Waipoua River in Wairarapa, and Te Awa Kairangi Hutt River between Birchville and Manor Park, and the Pakuratahi River at… View moreSwimmers and dog owners are being warned to keep clear of the water at some Wellington region rivers following the detection of toxic algal blooms.
Blooms have been found in the Waipoua River in Wairarapa, and Te Awa Kairangi Hutt River between Birchville and Manor Park, and the Pakuratahi River at Kaitoke campground, both in the Hutt Valley.
Held at beastioful Tauherenika the Festival is on 29 January to 31 January 2021. Here's the line up this year;
Festival performers 2021
Jodi Vaughan - legendary NZ songstress will be headlining the festival. An icon of the Kiwi country music scene she will also be debuting a new project so … View moreHeld at beastioful Tauherenika the Festival is on 29 January to 31 January 2021. Here's the line up this year;
Festival performers 2021
Jodi Vaughan - legendary NZ songstress will be headlining the festival. An icon of the Kiwi country music scene she will also be debuting a new project so make sure you’re there to witness some history in the making.
Ainslie Allen - performing tracks from her newly released album as well as crowd favourites that saw her take home Country Entertainer of the Year in 2018.
Katie Thompson - Christchurch-based musician who now has three full-length studio albums under her belt, the most recent being Bittersweet (2019), which saw her nominated for two Tui's at the New Zealand Country Music Awards
Aly Cook - famous across Australasia for her dedication to the arts will perform from her hit-making records
Eddie Low - winner of the Country Music Legend award in 2009, renowned for his effortless vocals, beautiful ballads and talent as a multi-instrumentalist.
Wayne R. Heath - playing his Nashville to New Zealand show that celebrates more than 50 years in show business
Going to a great show - come in and get your tickets.
This Hoya has a new leaf growth out the top and two peduncles which will produce the pink and white waxy flowers which Hoyas are known for.
Dark green thick fleshy leaves on trailing stems. Clusters of little oub and white starrey flowers that make up a ball shaped flower the size of a … View moreThis Hoya has a new leaf growth out the top and two peduncles which will produce the pink and white waxy flowers which Hoyas are known for.
Dark green thick fleshy leaves on trailing stems. Clusters of little oub and white starrey flowers that make up a ball shaped flower the size of a tennis-ball. Long lasting flowers.
They grow well where they get light but not direct sunlight.
I've found they do better indoors. Easy to maintain and will tolerate dry if you forget to water them.
The first 3 pictures are of the parent plant in flower. The last pic with the young plant on the trellis is the plant for sale. It has a new leaf at the top.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
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With the warmer weather it is time to remember to look out for toxic algae, which is lethal to dogs, in local rivers.
There is currently outbreaks in the Pakuratahi River (Kaitoke) and Waipoua River in the Wairarapa. People are advised not to swim in both areas and to keep dogs on a lead.
The constant smell of charred wood and burnt plastic reminds a Masterton family of how close they came to tragedy.
Hunkered down in a 6-metre by 5-metre tin shed near the burnt-out shell of their house, Bianca Hawea, her two teenage sons and her partner, are trying to pull their lives back … View moreThe constant smell of charred wood and burnt plastic reminds a Masterton family of how close they came to tragedy.
Hunkered down in a 6-metre by 5-metre tin shed near the burnt-out shell of their house, Bianca Hawea, her two teenage sons and her partner, are trying to pull their lives back together.
The saving grace is the stream of support arriving at the Clyde St property, with friends, family and strangers bringing much needed supplies.
Looking for a great school holiday family fun event? Here it is!
A space trail roving the south Wairarapa with Under the Stars.
You purchase a ticket (just $12 for a family) and receive a unique one time code and the whole trail is sent to you on your phone. Get out and discover your town … View moreLooking for a great school holiday family fun event? Here it is!
A space trail roving the south Wairarapa with Under the Stars.
You purchase a ticket (just $12 for a family) and receive a unique one time code and the whole trail is sent to you on your phone. Get out and discover your town (Martinborough, Featherston , Greytown) ...spend a day exploring each town, the trail, the parks, the pools.
It’s every kid’s dream to work at a chocolate factory. Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
… View moreIt’s every kid’s dream to work at a chocolate factory. Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
It’s called the micro-lab, and within its walls there are cupboards of flavours and scents, everything from cake batter to beetroot, a mini bean roaster, and a mixing machine called a melange.
In this, she can make 12 kilogram batches to test flavours, or 45kg batches in the one in the room next door; small quantities compared to the tonnes pumped out by the main factory on a daily basis.
Smokey is a rehomed cat who is loving his new life with his happy new owner.
“He is really relaxed now, loves purring and is extremely happy, although is still on guard with unfamiliar noises. Smokey started off being quite afraid of most things, but now is a well-behaved cat who is newly … View moreSmokey is a rehomed cat who is loving his new life with his happy new owner.
“He is really relaxed now, loves purring and is extremely happy, although is still on guard with unfamiliar noises. Smokey started off being quite afraid of most things, but now is a well-behaved cat who is newly learning to use his scratching post, rather than a carpet! Smokey loves routine and "helps" people by sitting in their laps when they are trying to work or type. He has become an integral part of a piano teaching studio and loves both music and all the students.”
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