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No need to say much about this stunning picture of a korimako taken by Andrew Gorrie.
New Dates – Same Fantastic Show! It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the iconic Wellington Home and Garden Show now on from the 8-10 October at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show, … View moreNew Dates – Same Fantastic Show! It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the iconic Wellington Home and Garden Show now on from the 8-10 October at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show, featuring everything from featuring Kitchens, Bathrooms, Builders, Plants, Home Maintenance, Homewares, Art and more! Home improvements are made easy at the Show with expert advice, prizes to be won and exclusive show specials all in one easy location. Take a break from the shopping and enjoy a bite to eat and enjoy a coffee! Get creative with Resene Paint-a-Pot from 11-2 on Saturday and Sunday.
Save the date in your diaries and connect with local businesses from the 8 – 10 of October at the Wellington Home & Garden Show
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Turk’s Poultry Farm Ltd is recalling specific batches of its Turk’s brand Manuka Smoked Chicken Nibbles as the product may be undercooked. Affected product should not be consumed.
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Canon Pixma 671Y, 671C and 671M (all XL) $20 each. Bought in error instead of 651!
Mōrena Kāpiti, tune in at 9.30am today for the livestream of today’s Strategy & Operations Committee meeting. ?
Today's meeting agenda includes:
-Kāpiti Destination Management Plan 2021
-Draft Open Space Strategy - Approval to Consult
-Kapiti Community Foodbank
We're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.
Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind … View moreWe're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.
Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind at what can be a very stressful time.
Our commitment is to listen, guide you through the options and then take care of the details to make the funeral service meaningful.
Visit us at 6 Norrie Street, Porirua or contact us at (04) 237 5332
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Stormy came to us after her owner died. The family was unaware he had a cat, so she spent 3 weeks on her own before we were called out to trap her. She is approximately 10- 11yrs old and had been with her human dad since she was a kitten.
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Stormy came to us after her owner died. The family was unaware he had a cat, so she spent 3 weeks on her own before we were called out to trap her. She is approximately 10- 11yrs old and had been with her human dad since she was a kitten.
She is very timid at first and will need a quiet, pet-free home.
Such a lovely, sweet-natured cat once she gets to know you. Loves sitting on your chest and being very close to you.
She would suit an older person or couple who is home most of the time very well.
She is also eligible for our foster to adopt program. Foster to adopt homes can be in Wellington, Hutt, Kapiti, or Levin.
What is Foster-to-Adopt you might ask?
This is where you take home a cat that might be a bit shyer at first, and give them time to warm up to you and your family. The period for FTA is around 4-6 weeks, depending on the cat. This ensures we have matched the right cat for your family, before finalising the adoption. Cats will remain owned by F3 during the foster period and the same terms apply to all our foster cats.
Please visit our info page under the adoption tab to learn about adopting from us.
www.forgottenfelines.org.nz...
Before setting up a meet and greet, We ask for any potential adopters to fill out our questionnaire below
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As with all of our adoptable cats, he is looking for a home that can commit to keeping him inside at night. Any young kittens need to remain indoor-only until at least 6 months of age and cats over 6 months old for at least 4 weeks before going outside.
It's a bit long.... Sorry 'bout that.
FYI.... I am not selling anything and am not associated with anyone selling anything.
This is for safety information only and it is up to you what you do with it.
Something that we rarely give any thought to are Tire on our vehicles.Sure the … View moreIt's a bit long.... Sorry 'bout that.
FYI.... I am not selling anything and am not associated with anyone selling anything.
This is for safety information only and it is up to you what you do with it.
Something that we rarely give any thought to are Tire on our vehicles.Sure the tread depth gets measured at WoF time and if it's above the legal limit they get forgotten about 'till next WoF.
But the checking really needs to go deeper than that.
What most people never think about is that with a car you only have 4 small areas, each not much bigger than the palm of your hand, that are in contact with the road that have to do all the work of accelerating, braking, steering, cornering etc in the dry and in the wet.
Check them out and see if there is a series of tiny cracks in the side wall (see photo).
If there are then it's more than time to think about replacing it.
Even a tire that has never been run can reach this state as rubber drying out is a time dependent thing as well as a usage thing.
All tires have a manufacture Date Code on them and although there is no law against running older tires as long as the tread is legal it is generally reckoned that at around 5-6 years they should be replaced. If the date code (see photo) is 0116 or older (week 1 of 2016) you should seriously think of replacing them.
Sometimes the date code is on one side only so if you can't see it ask at your next WoF if they can tell you how old it is.
Several things occur as a tire gets older which cause the tire to become less useful as it ages. Firstly, the process of vulcanization which gives the tire it's elastic properties and strength continues as the tire is exposed to movement, light and heat. The consequence of this is that the tire becomes increasingly hard and stiff as it ages.
Regardless of tire age, you should not use tires if they are showing signs of bulging or cracking in either the sidewall or tread.
Before you buy a new tire check (or ask) the date code. There is little point paying premium price for a 2 year old 'New' tire, you need a tire manufactured within the last 6 months (9 months at the outside).
Since 2000 the date code has been 4 digits, the first 2 are the Week Number and the last two are the year Code... i.e. 3819 is week 38 of 2019.
The old numbers were 3 digits like 418 which was week 41 of either 1978, 1988, 1998 no way to actually tell the exact year.
It is entirely up to you what you do with this information I am just pointing it out to you in case you were not aware of it.
The last photo is the state of a tire on a car that the Derbyshire police stopped in the UK with a mother driving her children around on it....
I got quite passionate about educating myself on tires after having a rear near side tire blow out while going round a roundabout in a rag-top MGB when I was 20 and living in the UK. I am lucky to be alive as if it had have skidded and hit the curb and flipped over I would have been crushed, and it was very hard to control and bring to a stop in a safe place, probably lucky it was past midnight and very few cars on the road.
As I said, it is up to you what you do with this information and I am selling nothing and am not associated with anyone selling anything.
I hope someone finds this useful.
Garage sale, 24 Taylors Road, Otaki. 9am to 1pm.
A bit of everything. Household goods including Fridge, small freezer, washing machine. Covid compliant, please bring masks and scan in
Garage sale. 24 Taylors Road, Otaki. 9am to 1pm
Household goods . A bit of everything. Including Fridge, small freezer, washing machine. Covid compliant. Please bring masks and scan in.
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.
Are you … View moreIt's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.
Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.
For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.
Ngā manaakitanga!
Remember now that we are in Alert Level 2, the rules have changed a bit.
Here’s what you need to know:
◼️ Face coverings are legally required for everyone 12 years and older.
◼️ Standing isn't allowed on services. Staff won't allow people onto services if they don't … View moreRemember now that we are in Alert Level 2, the rules have changed a bit.
Here’s what you need to know:
◼️ Face coverings are legally required for everyone 12 years and older.
◼️ Standing isn't allowed on services. Staff won't allow people onto services if they don't believe space is available, so plan ahead and be patient with operators.
◼️ Check in as soon as you board the service.
◼️ Stay home if you're sick. Sitting directly next to someone is allowed. Be mindful that drivers may not stop to collect passengers if all seats are occupied. Dedicated school bus services are exempt from the no standing requirement.
To do our part, here's two phrases we believe everyone should know in Te Reo Māori.
I have a Vogue Oven and a Westinghouse Hob free to a good home . Both are in good order. The Hob's knobs- controls are broken and missing otherwise it works well. The Oven is about 4 years old and the Hob is older. Free but must be picked up.
The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club will be holding a Garage Sale on Saturday 2 October at 8 am on the corner of Realm Drive and Glen Loch Place, Paraparaumu. The beneficiaries of this sale are local charities. Good selection of goods. Ring Barry Cody 904 0568 for information.
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