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Seasons greetings all. I'm after a hot water cylinder with a copper inner. I wish to make a sink from it out of the copper inner. Doesn't need to be operational. Many thanks and merry Christmas, John
It has been a trying year with the Covid-19 outbreak, the resulting job losses, financial fallout and our closed borders.
What is the best thing that happened to you in an otherwise gloomy year? It could be getting to know your neighbours, learning how to make bread or pizza dough, or just staying… View moreIt has been a trying year with the Covid-19 outbreak, the resulting job losses, financial fallout and our closed borders.
What is the best thing that happened to you in an otherwise gloomy year? It could be getting to know your neighbours, learning how to make bread or pizza dough, or just staying healthy.
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This is Boston aka Boss Dog. He is a Schnauzer-Westie-Cairns Terrier mix. Keily Neilson from Whitby says Boston came to her via a chance visit to a pet shop.
"One look at that little face and we were in love. His favorite thing to do is play with his four human siblings and annoy the family … View moreThis is Boston aka Boss Dog. He is a Schnauzer-Westie-Cairns Terrier mix. Keily Neilson from Whitby says Boston came to her via a chance visit to a pet shop.
"One look at that little face and we were in love. His favorite thing to do is play with his four human siblings and annoy the family cat Bonnie."
If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.
Alan Tristram writes 'choice for the song to end the year on is…’Democracy is coming to the USA.’
It was sung and recorded live by Leonard Cohen in London in 2008-- and now it's more true than ever.
Leonard Cohen died at his Los Angeles home in November, 2016.
Here’s his song … View moreAlan Tristram writes 'choice for the song to end the year on is…’Democracy is coming to the USA.’
It was sung and recorded live by Leonard Cohen in London in 2008-- and now it's more true than ever.
Leonard Cohen died at his Los Angeles home in November, 2016.
Here’s his song for our New Year! -- bit.ly...
Is there anyone out there with a garage willing to rent out for the month off January please needing one urgently you can call me on 9055739
anything considered and reasonable price only for use twice a year
Free electric garage door. Comes with remote and button for wall. 2390x2080
Turk’s Poultry Farm Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Turk’s Whole Bird Manuka Smoked as it maybe undercooked.
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Hi Neighbourly folk, I really enjoyed this post from Simon Woolf with its beautiful image and lovely words. I hope you all enjoy Christmas.
"Merry Christmas Eve Everyone.
This image is of possibly the Southern most Pohutakawa in the North Island. It is the third year since I noticed it, … View moreHi Neighbourly folk, I really enjoyed this post from Simon Woolf with its beautiful image and lovely words. I hope you all enjoy Christmas.
"Merry Christmas Eve Everyone.
This image is of possibly the Southern most Pohutakawa in the North Island. It is the third year since I noticed it, shortly after we lost our great friend Eva McGauley. It didn't flower last year!
It is located in one of the most exposed places, anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand! Wellington's South Coast can be one of the most rugged, extreme environments anywhere in the world, and especially when an Antarctic blast hits Cook Strait. Winds exceeding 200kph, eight to 10 metre swells, and a sub zero wind chill factor are regular occurrences in this area.
Evie's Tree, for that's what we have called it, symbolises resilience, hope, strength and beauty, everthing Evie was.
After the past year, where we all have come through some adversity, Evie's Tree, proves that with adversity there is opportunity. If this stunning little pohutakawa can flower in the conditions it faces, we too can overcome most of which is thrown at us, and flourish too."
- Simon Woolf
This one could be a bit tricky. Many Wellingtonians see this on a daily basis but it has changed greatly in appearance over the years.
Some of our hours are a little different over the holiday period. Check our website to see when our Council and community facilities and services including pools and libraries are operating over the summer break.
Our service centres are closed from 3pm today to 9am, 5 January, but you can still … View moreSome of our hours are a little different over the holiday period. Check our website to see when our Council and community facilities and services including pools and libraries are operating over the summer break.
Our service centres are closed from 3pm today to 9am, 5 January, but you can still get in touch with us by calling our afterhours Call Centre on 0800 486 486 or emailing kapiti.council@kapiticoast.govt.nz.
Remember, in the event of an emergency, please contact emergency services in the first instance.
👉 Online service request - www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
👉 Antenno app - www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
👉 Public holiday hours - www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Meet Dimple.
"Hi my name is Dimple and I have been in foster care while the canine team got to know me. I have come from a very difficult background, so I am looking for a very special home, without children, other dogs or small animals. I can be very wary of people and take time to bond with… View moreMeet Dimple.
"Hi my name is Dimple and I have been in foster care while the canine team got to know me. I have come from a very difficult background, so I am looking for a very special home, without children, other dogs or small animals. I can be very wary of people and take time to bond with them, but once bonded I can be very smoochy. I can be very reactive while on a walk so will need a home that has experience with reactive dogs and will teach me through positive reinforcement that not everything is scary.
My foster mum has done a lot of work in socialising me with other dogs but I still have a long way to go. I am not keen on visiting dog parks or similar environments. I can be very affectionate, fun and quite the character once I'm comfortable in my space. I am toilet trained, and I do come with a medical waiver that my new home would be made aware of. If you are keen for a dog who you can put in the extra work with training then contact the canine team to learn more about me and set up a meeting if you seem like a good match!"
Last year BestStart Paraparaumu made a decision to fundraise for the adoption of a Kakapo. The journey took longer than anyone could have predicted with the effects of covid19 and lockdown. However, we have finally made it! We are so proud of our community support in our venture from BestStart … View moreLast year BestStart Paraparaumu made a decision to fundraise for the adoption of a Kakapo. The journey took longer than anyone could have predicted with the effects of covid19 and lockdown. However, we have finally made it! We are so proud of our community support in our venture from BestStart Paraparaumu whanau, parents, caregivers, teachers and tamariki, to Mitre10 Kapiti, and the awesome talent and mahi from one of our artistic parents.
Thank you all so much!
In our reception area at BestStart Paraparaumu we have displayed our journey. Tamariki have learned about a native treasure to Aotearoa NZ. Mahi tahi - working together from the beginning by creating a collection box, gathering materials, developing leadership skills, creativity in art; mathematics, including counting and creating a bar chart to measure how far we have come, and how far we need to go to reach our goal. Tamariki have done baking, developing real life skills and finally encourage others to donate for our whanau evening and a wonderful kaiako to be slimed!
We also have our gorgeous painting displayed proudly in our car park of a kakapo whanau.
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