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? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment … View more? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment needed – just pop into the Centre every Saturday during opening hours until 15th March and meet your new furry companion.
*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.
We're partnering with Kin Talent to find our next General Manager to drive our mission to connect and build the capacity and capability of the community and voluntary sector. You'll find the role advertised on Kin and Seek.
If you know dynamic leaders who understand the heart of … View moreWe're partnering with Kin Talent to find our next General Manager to drive our mission to connect and build the capacity and capability of the community and voluntary sector. You'll find the role advertised on Kin and Seek.
If you know dynamic leaders who understand the heart of community service and might be interested in guiding Volunteer Wellington Te Puna Tautoko forward, please share the listing with them.
Weavers Group
Do you weave or would like to weave? Come and join us, 2nd Wednesdays at 1.30pm, 4th Fridays at 10.00am at the Waikanae Arts & Craft Rooms, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway line). Everyone welcome!
Contact Prue Oxley, 027 844 7296
Lack of good sleep, sub-par toileting experiences and difficulty in making meals. Do you consider camping as a top holiday experience?
For a bit of fun, let us know your thoughts and stories.
Set of Kia car keys found outside 133 Fieldway Waikanae Beach, keys put on top of grey electric box.
Hi neighbours!
At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, … View moreHi neighbours!
At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, every story, and every cheer like never before.
This summer, don’t just be present - be at the heart of the fun.
*Sonova proprietary research (2024), visit hearmore.co.nz to learn more.
Make a reasonable offer and it's yours!
You need a very steady hand.
Tutorials on utube if you need guidance.
Brain injuries occur every 15 minutes in New Zealand – more frequently than cancer diagnoses.
Brain Injury New Zealand provides advocacy, education, and support to people affected by brain injury and their whānau. BINZ is looking for a volunteer fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for … View moreBrain injuries occur every 15 minutes in New Zealand – more frequently than cancer diagnoses.
Brain Injury New Zealand provides advocacy, education, and support to people affected by brain injury and their whānau. BINZ is looking for a volunteer fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for their cause. You can register your interest by searching the role ID number on our website.
the introduction of the new chinese chat bot DEEPSEEK has caused serious disruption to the US dominated IT companies who have been gouging huge profits from the greedy brigade,I watch with interest how the markets will respond, mind your pennies people!
Come on down to the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET which is on TODAY (Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Red Van Plants & seedlings, Fresh Flowers, Locally grown Avocados, Olive Oil, Yummy Local Waikanae Honey, Bees Wax, Sewing Crafts, Clothing,… View moreCome on down to the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET which is on TODAY (Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Red Van Plants & seedlings, Fresh Flowers, Locally grown Avocados, Olive Oil, Yummy Local Waikanae Honey, Bees Wax, Sewing Crafts, Clothing, Hand Made Mini Light Houses & Bird Houses, Good quality Bric-a-Brac, Records, Books, Knitted Baby Booties and lots lots more. Grab a coffee, visit the market and the local shops- See you there...SUPPORT LOCAL
An Australian Coot on a lake near Waikawa beach. Any ideas as to why we sometimes use the word "coot" to describe another person?
We know that things come back around, look at vinyl records!
Do you still use any old-school technology (like landlines or VHS tapes) at home?
Let us know in the comments.
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