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Does anyone know of someone with Bantams for sale? Hoping to add a couple more to the flock. Ours have A wide foraging area, are also fed twice a day and have a large, clean, dry coup to shelter in.
Our House of the Week this week is a versatile beachside sanctuary in Plimmerton, with four bedrooms and sunny open plan living, and don't forget the gorgeous views, what's not to love? For sale through Team Atwill from Ray White. Take a peek on page 3 of Homed!
Looking for an agent to… View moreOur House of the Week this week is a versatile beachside sanctuary in Plimmerton, with four bedrooms and sunny open plan living, and don't forget the gorgeous views, what's not to love? For sale through Team Atwill from Ray White. Take a peek on page 3 of Homed!
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
If you read the local media or watch tv, you will have noticed a big increase in items regarding dogs. Seven Sharp on TV One is an example of this. And the reason has become obvious if still not obvious to many.
NZ is among those countries with the biggest number of dogs per human capita of in … View moreIf you read the local media or watch tv, you will have noticed a big increase in items regarding dogs. Seven Sharp on TV One is an example of this. And the reason has become obvious if still not obvious to many.
NZ is among those countries with the biggest number of dogs per human capita of in the world. And 35% of households in NZ own at least one companion dog. NZ is also one of those countries with more cats than dogs but dog ownership is catching up.
Stats show that NZ has 180 dogs per 1000 human population and of course most of these are pet owned. At the top in the world is the USA with 274 dogs per 1000 humans followed by Brazil 261, Romania 213, Hungary 211, Poland 203, Portugal 203 and Australia 201.
The most dogs in the world reside in China and the USA and both these countries have serious issues with dogs.
China (excluding HK) is estimated to be approaching 110 million dogs while USA has in excess of 95 million. Brazil comes in third with 55 million.
China has dog meat as part of higher-end meals at restaurants though the public generally do not eat dog meat for home cooking. The USA has many dogs unwanted and abandoned, dogs badly managed and cared for, dogs in shelter facilities, dogs euthanised.
Americans spend over 102 billion dollars annually on commercial dog and cat food. It is big business. What one gets from this stat is the over feeding of commercial dry food (kibble/biscuit) to dogs in the USA. This shortens the expected life span of dogs and their long term well being.
NZ currently has around 900,000 dogs with 15% unregistered. Forty percent of dogs here are pure breed and another 10% being "designer" breed.
While NZ is high in dog numbers per human capita, we are slow to progress in dog welfare and treatment. For instance, we still allow shock collars, "chaining" dogs for long periods, not making appropriate/recommended daily dog exercising compulsory for dog ownership, antiquated dog registration systems, chemicalised/fluoridated tap water given to dogs. Almost 4 years ago we did away with the docking of dog tails and ear cropping which was considerably behind many other countries.
Upper Hutt has the most dogs per human capita of any city or district within the Wellington region at around 6500 registered in 2022 with another 10-15% unregistered.
Hi all, this is Pipeman Expert Ltd. We are doing bathroom & kitchen renovation, maintenance and drain unblocking. Welcome to contact with us via our website www.pipemanexpert.co.nz... or info@pipemanexpert.co.nz.
Want your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?
NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to … View moreWant your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?
NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to spend online at Awapuni.
Just visit Mags4Gifts to purchase your subscription, or if you’d rather talk to one of our friendly staff members, call 0800 624 744. Offer valid for 1 and 2 year subscriptions at the normal rate.
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The team at NZ Gardener
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday11 September 10am - 1pm
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items.
Escape the house, … View moreWHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday11 September 10am - 1pm
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items.
Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift then enjoy the rest of the day at other events and attractions.
Meet up with a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great Community Event. Support local
Please do not forget your Face Mask unless exempt.
Free Hallway entrance Coat hanger & shoe rack with seat/shelf unit
W 80 cm x D 40 cm x H 160 cm
Good condition
Waikanae
Does anyone have a tumble dryer they dont need to give away or a reasonable price.i am a disabled person who cant hang washing so urgently need one thank you.
Hey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.
Simply enter your details online and you're … View moreHey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.
Simply enter your details online and you're in the draw.
Just wondering if anyone else has had a bad experience with Purina 'Oscar - As Good As it Looks' Kitten (or Cat) wet food sachets recently? Our 9 mth old kitten had multiple bouts of on/off uncontrollable diarrhea over the course of the last couple of weeks with very, very bad smelling … View moreJust wondering if anyone else has had a bad experience with Purina 'Oscar - As Good As it Looks' Kitten (or Cat) wet food sachets recently? Our 9 mth old kitten had multiple bouts of on/off uncontrollable diarrhea over the course of the last couple of weeks with very, very bad smelling wind. Took her to vets (twice -$$$) and nothing showed up except when we stopped her night feed of Oscar wet food and just left her on biscuits it all cleared up. Thinking this was a bit odd I googled this brand and found an article from the UK (www.dailymail.co.uk...) where the same product - but called Felix instead - had affected thousands of peoples pets. Have rung Purina and given them batch details etc from the sachet I had left but they weren't overly concerned.
Just wanted to let people know in case their cat/kitten was experiencing similar issues.
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday11 September 10am - 1pm
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items … View moreWHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday11 September 10am - 1pm
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
- Plants, Flowers and Seedlings
- Award-winning local Olive Oil
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Jaylon's Bakery - Yummy Bakery Biscuits and Loaves, including Keto and Gluten-Free options
- Tui and Co - original screen printed aprons and baby t-shirts, water colour cards, scrunchies and hand made toys.
- Designer Ladies Clothing
- Mozaic Garden Art
- Jewellery
- Scented Candles and Natural Skincare
- A wide variety of Homewares
- Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags and face masks
- Junk For Joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and handmade items including furniture
- Much much more.
Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift then enjoy the rest of the day at other events and attractions.
Meet up with a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great Community Event. Support local
Please do not forget your Face Mask unless exempt.
It’s all about idea’s, inspiration, the latest technology and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 16 - 18 September at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer.
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with over 190 … View moreIt’s all about idea’s, inspiration, the latest technology and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 16 - 18 September at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer.
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with over 190 Home and Garden Exhibitors, featuring everything from featuring Kitchens, a massive range of Appliances, Bathrooms, Landscaping & Plants, Home Maintenance, Homewares, Art and more!
Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on Saturday at the show for his free Ask an Expert session on ‘Renovating for Performance’. Enjoy a delicious variety of street food and even a pop up bar!
Save the date in your diaries: 16 - 18 September 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
No surprises here then that one of Nationals golden boys has been unmasked as a bully who severely beat a younger boy at his school. This was no schoolyard tiff. It was a vicious beating, reportedly using bed legs as clubs to injure the boy. Was Uffindell just too young to be charged with GBH, … View moreNo surprises here then that one of Nationals golden boys has been unmasked as a bully who severely beat a younger boy at his school. This was no schoolyard tiff. It was a vicious beating, reportedly using bed legs as clubs to injure the boy. Was Uffindell just too young to be charged with GBH, or was he, as a member of a privileged set, let off lightly and the whole incident hushed up?
Even more amazing is Uffindell's response today. He has spent most of the morning minimizing his actions with the media and sees no reason why he shouldn't stay on in the job. In a performance worthy of the president of Brazil, hes insisting it "was only a little bit of a bashing". Why anyone would consider voting for these thugs is beyond me.
It is this culture of schoolyard bullying that has underscored the National Party's policy on welfare. They are still content to attack those who are the most vulnerable members of our society, indulge in name calling such as "bottom feeders" and roll out the punitive action for anyone who steps out of line. In addition young people in need of job seeker assistance, must deal with organizations deemed worthy by National. Those in the National "pull yer socks up" club, rather than the somewhat more impartial services existing within our government structure. If you are a young person unfortunate enough to have to go to one of these meetings. Don't go alone.
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