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Patience paid off for Waikanae's Roger Smith recently, with a beautiful picture of a pukeko chick. A keen amateur photographer he was aware of the large flock of pukeko, including some nesting near the Waimanu Lagoons.
"The pukekos next near to the beach in agapanthus and I saw a chick … View morePatience paid off for Waikanae's Roger Smith recently, with a beautiful picture of a pukeko chick. A keen amateur photographer he was aware of the large flock of pukeko, including some nesting near the Waimanu Lagoons.
"The pukekos next near to the beach in agapanthus and I saw a chick about two days old venturing out for the first time."
Crawling along the ground on his stomach he got to within about three metres of the birds and observed them for about an hour.
The family group were all feeding the chick and he snapped about 160 pictures. The picture of two adults feeding the chick was a big hit on Facebook.
"It seems to be touching a chord with many people...mainly for the cuteness." Although he was very "close to the action" he was not spotted by the birds as he was hidden by bushes.
He refers to pukeko as "marmite birds" that people either "love or hate" and he finds them very interesting.
This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s … View moreThis year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s Givealittle page is now live and we’re aiming to fundraise $25,000 for the Tasman Environment Trust. All money raised will go towards the purchase of bait and bait stations to continue and expand wasp control operations.
Find out more about this destructive pest by reading through our new interactive feature on Stuff which explores the tools we have in the fight to rid wasps from New Zealand for good.
This is an excellent item! A large "throne" chair for the head of the house which doubles as a comfortable single bed when extended. Bought a year ago in a sale and now selling at half what we paid. As a bed, it is hardly used and therefore like new. We are open to offers as we downsized.
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Our House of the Week this week is a newly renovated family home in Otaki Beach. On offer through Peter Heald at Professionals. This and so much more in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Kāpiti to find agents who are actively marketing in your… View moreOur House of the Week this week is a newly renovated family home in Otaki Beach. On offer through Peter Heald at Professionals. This and so much more in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Kāpiti to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Kāpiti.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Kāpiti gets delivered to 26,500 letterboxes every Thursday from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki Beach, and is also available in stands throughout the area.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie on 021 973 105 or cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez on 021 501 913 or niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Space for Your Daughter at GirlGuides
GirlGuiding is growing in Kapiti and there’s room for more girls to join. Here are just 3 of the reasons girls choose GirlGuides:
1. They get to do fun things with their friends every week.
2. They get involved in the community.
3. … View moreSpace for Your Daughter at GirlGuides
GirlGuiding is growing in Kapiti and there’s room for more girls to join. Here are just 3 of the reasons girls choose GirlGuides:
1. They get to do fun things with their friends every week.
2. They get involved in the community.
3. They learn new skills in a safe enviroment.
All this in 1 ½ - 2 hours, one night a week each term, in a safe environment. Go to girlguidingnz.org.nz... to find out more.
Kia ora neighbours, it's Brittany and the Community Outreach team from Predator Free Wellington.
We are close to finishing our Phase One rat and mustelid (stoat/weasel) eradication on the Miramar Peninsula. Our Phase Two eradication involves 19 suburbs - from Kilbirnie around to Ōwhiro Bay… View moreKia ora neighbours, it's Brittany and the Community Outreach team from Predator Free Wellington.
We are close to finishing our Phase One rat and mustelid (stoat/weasel) eradication on the Miramar Peninsula. Our Phase Two eradication involves 19 suburbs - from Kilbirnie around to Ōwhiro Bay and up through to the CBD.
We're looking for household sign-ups in these suburbs. This involves the installation of traps/bait stations on or near your property. It's FREE and the devices are FULLY SERVICED by our team.
Our team will be working in Houghton Bay, Island Bay, and Ōwhiro Bay over the next few weeks. We will be pounding the pavements, knocking on doors, putting up posters - and getting people excited about becoming predator free.
Sign up now online - and spread the word! Or get in contact with our team by calling 0800 NO RATS.
Don't forget the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET is on Tuesday from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. Fruit & Veg, Beautiful award winning Olive Oil, Plants, Local Honey, Crafts, Face Masks, The Rawleigh's Man, Bric-a-brac, Books and lots lots more SEE YOU THERE!!
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Great for clubhouse, meeting room or hall etc. Good condition. Silvery grey colour. ($25 each or make an offer for the whole lot). Message or phone Jackie on 027 240 2353.
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