Crofton Downs, Wellington

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1415 days ago

Pets of the Day: Jack and Lily

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A bonus this week, Jack the cat and Lily the Maltese Sydney Silkie cross.

Jack belongs to Catrina Nicholson.
"Jack is seven years old and we have had him for under two months now. I put out a post asking if anyone was trying to find a home for a cat they could no longer take care of. So we… View more
A bonus this week, Jack the cat and Lily the Maltese Sydney Silkie cross.

Jack belongs to Catrina Nicholson.
"Jack is seven years old and we have had him for under two months now. I put out a post asking if anyone was trying to find a home for a cat they could no longer take care of. So we had two on the day we went to see them. And we went for this boy Jack, settled in so fast."

Lily belongs to John and Virginia Francis, from Paraparaumu.
"Our Lily is a Maltese Sydney Silkie cross. At 17 months she is fully grown at 3kg. Loves meeting children and other small dogs."

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.

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1414 days ago

Double Size Bed (Mattress + Frame) Available for Pick-up

Shishir from Wadestown

Hey,

I've got a spare bed (frame + mattress) available for pick-up if someone's keen. A few caveats (and solutions) below:
1. House is down 'a couple' of stairs - I'm willing to help though to get it up to the pick-up truck/ute.
2. I bought it with its broken leg … View more
Hey,

I've got a spare bed (frame + mattress) available for pick-up if someone's keen. A few caveats (and solutions) below:
1. House is down 'a couple' of stairs - I'm willing to help though to get it up to the pick-up truck/ute.
2. I bought it with its broken leg (hasn't been a problem for me really; refer picture).
3. Everything's clean and free of any damage whatsoever (apart from the leg thing).

I'm giving it away because I need more space in my bedroom. I'll probably end up buying a smaller size bed for myself. Contact on number below.

Thanks
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0221886606

Free

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1414 days ago

Bell's Track Working group.

Des from Ngaio

Latest up date Bell's Track working group
First working bee of the year Sunday 3rd meeting 10.30 am end of Awarua Street and every Tuesday 11 am Awarua Street Station.
Garden gloves essential mostly weeding.

Update January 2021.docx Download View

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1414 days ago

3 x stools

Amanda from Khandallah

3 x stools in pretty good condition free for pick up.

Free

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1414 days ago

NOW SOLD - Bosch Random Orbital Sander 350 Watt

Patricia from Wilton

Used 1 time only! Selling for $100 - Includes 2.5 unused sanding sheets packs - $10 pack new.
$139 new price for the sander.
Selling as we are moving.

"The random orbit motion plus rotation ensures good quality sanding and high sanding performance even when polishing. Built in dust … View more
Used 1 time only! Selling for $100 - Includes 2.5 unused sanding sheets packs - $10 pack new.
$139 new price for the sander.
Selling as we are moving.

"The random orbit motion plus rotation ensures good quality sanding and high sanding performance even when polishing. Built in dust extraction element that sucks the dust directly into the micro filter box which comes with the tool. High durability derived from the new white plate and improved adhesion of sanding sheets. Provides versatility with two different hardness types of sanding plates - middle hard and soft. | Bosch Random Orbital Sander 350 Watt Green and Black by Mitre 10.Variable speed rate: 4,000 to 21,200 opm.
Powerful and robust random orbit sander: the compact design provides optimum handling and makes work easier.
Optimised ergonomics with auxiliary handle for perfect handling and smooth guidance.
Easy fitting of the sanding paper thanks to Paper Assistant.

Price: $100

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1414 days ago

new jars

Patricia from Wilton

Sales at $2.50 or $1 each as described below.
Is approx 50% discount on these unused variety of new oil/creams herbal/naturopathy bottles and jars - from Arthur Holmes, Petone.
They have silver mist spray brushed aluminium overcaps.

105x 100 ml / 24 mm spray bottles with top and straw. New prices:… View more
Sales at $2.50 or $1 each as described below.
Is approx 50% discount on these unused variety of new oil/creams herbal/naturopathy bottles and jars - from Arthur Holmes, Petone.
They have silver mist spray brushed aluminium overcaps.

105x 100 ml / 24 mm spray bottles with top and straw. New prices: bottle $1.14 / lid+straw $2.50 - selling at $2.00 each complete.

78x 120ml / 24 mm spray bottles with top and straw. New prices: bottle $1.05 / lid+straw $2.50 - selling at $2.00 each complete.

90x 15 gram /44 mm jars with lids - frosted glass with aluminium lid. $0.79 new, plus lid $1.19 - selling $1.00 each complete.

Selling as have oversupply.
Pickup from Wellington area - or courier cost to be calculated depending on how many are purchased.

Negotiable

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1414 days ago

Japanese Kimomo - lined

Patricia from Wilton

Gorgeous pink kimono, lined, with flower prints, large size, as good as new.
Includes its japanese paper wrapping that is a little torn.

Price: $99

1417 days ago

The cat that came back

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

For 18 months, Nikki Guthardt’s thought her cat was probably dead. She’d even mourned over what she thought was his body.
But then, the cat came back.
Romeo the cat was last seen running out Guthardt’s​ front door not long after her family shifted to Upper Hutt in June last year.
Month … View more
For 18 months, Nikki Guthardt’s thought her cat was probably dead. She’d even mourned over what she thought was his body.
But then, the cat came back.
Romeo the cat was last seen running out Guthardt’s​ front door not long after her family shifted to Upper Hutt in June last year.
Month after month she posted about Romeo, asking people to keep en eye out for him on community pages and lost pet registers.

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1418 days ago

No room in the Auckland inn for triplets

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

They are known around the traps at Wellington Hospital as the three wise men, but Christmas Day triplets Elia​, Rumi​, and Sameer​ Alqudah were only born in the capital because there was no room at the Auckland inn.
The three boys – Elia and Rumi are identical twins while Sameer, or Sam, is… View more
They are known around the traps at Wellington Hospital as the three wise men, but Christmas Day triplets Elia​, Rumi​, and Sameer​ Alqudah were only born in the capital because there was no room at the Auckland inn.
The three boys – Elia and Rumi are identical twins while Sameer, or Sam, is their non-identical triplet – were delivered by Caesarean section in Wellington Hospital in that order at 11.49am, 11.50am, and 11.53am on Friday.
Their mother, Dina Wahid,​ can't praise the staff at Wellington Hospital enough.

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1416 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Happy New Year to everyone on Neighbourly. This week we feature Rosa Marie, who took her camera out on Christmas Day. You have got to love the picture of the pied stilt chick!

"Before the festivities began, it was a quick drive over the Pauahatanui Inlet to try and capture some Kingfishers on… View more
Happy New Year to everyone on Neighbourly. This week we feature Rosa Marie, who took her camera out on Christmas Day. You have got to love the picture of the pied stilt chick!

"Before the festivities began, it was a quick drive over the Pauahatanui Inlet to try and capture some Kingfishers on camera, but it turned out to be Pied Stilt kind of day as we couldn't see any Kingfishers. Most of these photos are taken from one of the hides! There were Pied Stilt chicks too so their parental concern was quite evident from lots of noisy flapping of wings at other birds when they got too close. They were quite grumpy with each other too!"

1416 days ago

Happy New Year

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Happy New Year from the NumberWorks'nWords team!

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1424 days ago

Our mowing team is flat out!

Seamus Boyer from Wellington City Council

It's been a wet and warm few months which has been great for grass, but not so good for our mowing team, which has been busy trying to keep up with keeping it down.

The focus recently has been on busy sites like play areas, cemeteries and reserves, but despite our staff being a cut above the… View more
It's been a wet and warm few months which has been great for grass, but not so good for our mowing team, which has been busy trying to keep up with keeping it down.

The focus recently has been on busy sites like play areas, cemeteries and reserves, but despite our staff being a cut above the rest and working long hours straight through to the New Year, we may not get to mow and trim everywhere – so we ask for patience in the meantime, and to remember the grass is always greener!

For more info on our awesome mowing team, check out the story and video here: wellington.govt.nz...

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1418 days ago

New Zealand charities could lose $1.4 billion

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Do you still write out cheques? The major banks are phasing them out next year and that is bad news for charities like the Cancer Society and the Heart Foundation.

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1418 days ago

Yellow pohutakawa

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi Neighjbourly folk, I am doing a story on the various colours pohutukawa and rata come in.
If you have any pics or know where any yellow, orange or white variants are, I would love to hear from you.
nicholas.boyack@stuff.co.nz or 027 6420086

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1418 days ago

Summer City kicks-off with a bang on New Year’s Eve

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Whairepo Lagoon will be the place to be for New Year’s Eve, as everyone comes together to countdown towards the start of 2021 with live music, kai, entertainment and fireworks.
Other events on Wellington City Council's Summer City Programme include.
* Thurs 31 December | See in the New Year … View more
Whairepo Lagoon will be the place to be for New Year’s Eve, as everyone comes together to countdown towards the start of 2021 with live music, kai, entertainment and fireworks.
Other events on Wellington City Council's Summer City Programme include.
* Thurs 31 December | See in the New Year with a night of music, food, and fireworks from 8pm - 12 midnight at Whairepo Lagoon.
* 12 - 31 January | The iconic Gardens Magic returns to the Soundshell in Botanic Garden ki Paekākā.
* 13-17 Jan | The NZ Cycle Classic comes to the region.
* Sat 23 Jan | Pasifika will be showcasing the sights, sounds and flavours from our Pacific neighbours from midday – 6pm.
* 24 - 25 Jan | Wellington’s latest event Welly Weekend brings fun, festivities and fireworks to the waterfront.
* 25 Jan - 29 Feb | The Performance Arcade is a six-week festival of free music, culture and entertainment along the waterfront. .
* Sat 30 Jan | Kids’ Magic in the Dell – Pack a picnic, grab the gang and head to the hills for a fun and fantabulous do at the Dell from 11am-1pm.

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