Lyall Bay, Wellington

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1335 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and pic from Louise Thomas.

"Hey, mate, have you got any chips? . . .Come back, I know which one is your car." Southern black-backed gulls/karoro (Larus dominicanus) looking slightly nefarious on the back of an old boat at the Hutt Estuary.

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1334 days ago

Getting started painting? confused about brushes?

Silke from Heart for Art

If you've always wanted to learn to paint but you're confused about all the types of brushes and their uses, I've got you covered! 🖌

If you're new to painting and don't know what brushes to buy or how to use them, my latest video blog is for you!

l share the 5 … View more
If you've always wanted to learn to paint but you're confused about all the types of brushes and their uses, I've got you covered! 🖌

If you're new to painting and don't know what brushes to buy or how to use them, my latest video blog is for you!

l share the 5 things you need to know that’ll simplify brush buying and help you decide exactly what paint brushes to choose ... AND I'll show you some fun brush strokes you can use each one for!

Don't get confused buying brushes, watch my video to find out exactly how to choose paint brushes, so you can get started and enjoying painting sooner!

Watch here heartforart.co.nz...

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1336 days ago

Epidemiologist Michael Baker is the Wellingtonian of the Year

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to … View more
One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to celebrate achievements and contributions across all sectors of the greater Wellington community, awarding those who make the region exciting and vibrant.
The 2020 Dominion Post Wellingtonian Of The Year winners:
Arts – Victor Rodger​
Business – Malcolm Gillies​
Community Service – Biddy Harford​
Education – Sally Barrett​
Environment – Dave Lowe​
Public Service – Ashley Bloomfield​
Science & Technology – Michael Baker​
Sport – Ameliaranne Ekenasio​
Youth – Brad Olsen​

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1337 days ago

Stop the agapanthus invasion

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Agapanthus are flowering freely at the moment so it is a good time to think about how you can stop them from spreading by deadheading them.
In some parts of New Zealand they are considered an invasive weed.
Click on READ MORE to see a story I wrote in 2018.

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1335 days ago

Would you like to win gardening gear and plant nursery vouchers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide… View more
Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide Bearded Irises. Plus go in the draw to win handspreaders from GARDENA and $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

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1336 days ago

Goalkeeper Required for Masters Football

Victor from Seatoun

Calling all semi/retired goalkeepers.
Island Bay Solid Gold who play in masters division 2 need a goalkeeper for the upcoming season. While still pretty competitive on the field. The social side is great with a good bunch of guys and Island Bay clubrooms are a good place for after match lies about … View more
Calling all semi/retired goalkeepers.
Island Bay Solid Gold who play in masters division 2 need a goalkeeper for the upcoming season. While still pretty competitive on the field. The social side is great with a good bunch of guys and Island Bay clubrooms are a good place for after match lies about how good we used to be! If anyone is interested in coming out of retirement and lacing up the old boots please message me or text on below number.

Vic
0226447545

1345 days ago

Wildlife with fishing hook injuries

Ash Howell from Wellington Zoo

Sadly we've seen a spike in wildlife coming in to The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo's wildlife hospital, with fishing hook and fishing line injuries this summer.

Our Vet team have been treating these patients and seen firsthand the devastating impact of these fishing hook injuries on our … View more
Sadly we've seen a spike in wildlife coming in to The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo's wildlife hospital, with fishing hook and fishing line injuries this summer.

Our Vet team have been treating these patients and seen firsthand the devastating impact of these fishing hook injuries on our precious manu.

This is a timely reminder that if you are fishing along our coastlines, please remember to remove your rubbish and pick up any other fishing tackle you see around you.

You can watch the full story that played on 1News over the weekend here: bit.ly...

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1335 days ago

Indoor pot plant holder

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Make your own indoor planter and paint it in your favourite bold Resene colour to bring a bit of nature indoors to enjoy year round.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1337 days ago

Bonus Pet of the Day: Meet Boston

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This is such a good pic, I thought I had to use it.

"Thought we would send this shot to you. It is classic and so suits his personality.
Boston enjoying being on holiday in Waikanae, pending his move back to Australia. Here is hoping QLD is going to open the border up soon. Charlotte, Peter … View more
This is such a good pic, I thought I had to use it.

"Thought we would send this shot to you. It is classic and so suits his personality.
Boston enjoying being on holiday in Waikanae, pending his move back to Australia. Here is hoping QLD is going to open the border up soon. Charlotte, Peter & Trish Scholes."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what … View more

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1337 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Neighbourly folk, anyone got an idea where this is?

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1336 days ago

$5 Fill-a-bag + Free baby goods sale

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

We’re opening up the Newtown Warehouse once for another $5 fill-a-bag sale. All clothing, bedding, shoes and bric-a-brac are included. *This sale does not include items within the Vinnies Newtown Op Shop.

Just to add a little more excitement, we’re also cleaning out our Pregnancy Assistance … View more
We’re opening up the Newtown Warehouse once for another $5 fill-a-bag sale. All clothing, bedding, shoes and bric-a-brac are included. *This sale does not include items within the Vinnies Newtown Op Shop.

Just to add a little more excitement, we’re also cleaning out our Pregnancy Assistance stock room and inviting you all in to help yourself. All 0 - 12 month baby clothing and bedding are FREE to take.

Friday 19 March, 9am - 4pm
Saturday 20 March, 9am - 4pm

The Newtown Warehouse is located upstairs at the back of the Vinnies Op Shop - 207 Riddiford Street, Newtown.

BYO bag.

1336 days ago

BUSINESS SALE

Jilly from Seatoun

Please refer to the attached document

Negotiable

SEATOUN BOOKSHOP POSTCENTRE SALE DOC - Copy.docx Download View

1336 days ago

Bubble wrap & mattress bags

Kathryn from Berhampore

Pick up in Berhampore.

Free

1336 days ago

Only in English!

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

Can you think of other words that do this?

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1347 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Simba

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi there my name is Simba, I am a big ole handsome man looking for my forever home.
I am a little shy and will tolerate gentle pants so I would love a quiet, patient home with no children (teenagers may be fine) and no other animals.
I would love a home where I can potter around and toast myself in… View more
Hi there my name is Simba, I am a big ole handsome man looking for my forever home.
I am a little shy and will tolerate gentle pants so I would love a quiet, patient home with no children (teenagers may be fine) and no other animals.
I would love a home where I can potter around and toast myself in the sun. I do come with a medical waiver that my new owners would need to be aware of.
If you think you are the home for me please contact the Feline Team at SPCA’s Wellington Centre.

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