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1404 days ago

Hard copy dictionary free

Helen from Breaker Bay

Webster Universal Dictionary - includes pictures as well. Unabridged international version with comprehensive listings - from 1968 so obviously not current but still might help someone learning English maybe. Either pickup in Breaker Bay or can drop off if in Eastern Suburbs. Very heavy.

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1405 days ago

Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie poised to dominate 2021.

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington actress Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie​ found out she had been named as one of the “rising stars poised to dominate 2021” when her publicist tagged her on social media.
Vogue magazine described the 20-year-old as “dazzlingly talented” as it released its list of 15 stars poised to … View more
Wellington actress Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie​ found out she had been named as one of the “rising stars poised to dominate 2021” when her publicist tagged her on social media.
Vogue magazine described the 20-year-old as “dazzlingly talented” as it released its list of 15 stars poised to dominate 2021.
Harcourt McKenzie​, who is on holiday in the South Island, said by email she was “beyond excited and flattered” to make the list.

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1404 days ago

Jonah Lomu's former house tops Trade Me's most-viewed list

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

All Black legend Jonah Lomu’s former Maupuia mansion was the most viewed property on Trade Me last year, clocking up 196,000 views.
The five-bedroom Mediterranean-style house on the hill with expansive views across Wellington city and harbour, featured on Stuff in February, and is still for sale … View more
All Black legend Jonah Lomu’s former Maupuia mansion was the most viewed property on Trade Me last year, clocking up 196,000 views.
The five-bedroom Mediterranean-style house on the hill with expansive views across Wellington city and harbour, featured on Stuff in February, and is still for sale by negotiation. For most of last year, offers were invited over $3 million. The house has an RV of $2,430,000.
Tell us what you think it is worth.

1404 days ago

A harbour full of rubbish

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Thirty-two road cones, nine bikes, six shopping trolleys, and 20 skateboards and scooters are just some of the items retrieved from Wellington Harbour in 2020.
Every month, the Bubble Busters Adventure Club gathers at Waitangi Park and dives the waters between Taranaki Wharf and Chaffers Marina, … View more
Thirty-two road cones, nine bikes, six shopping trolleys, and 20 skateboards and scooters are just some of the items retrieved from Wellington Harbour in 2020.
Every month, the Bubble Busters Adventure Club gathers at Waitangi Park and dives the waters between Taranaki Wharf and Chaffers Marina, collecting trash from the seabed.
The Welington City Council reports that during 2020, the group collected more than 1000 aluminium cans, 500 plastic items (including food packaging and eating utensils), 64 glass bottles and jars, and six chairs and tables.
There was also a heap of electric of mobile phones and clothing.

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1405 days ago

SOLD - Beside cabinets

Sharon from Miramar

$40 for the pair. Having a clear out and don’t need these anymore. In excellent condition and have been well looked after! Pick up Miramar on the flat 😄

Price: $40

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1407 days ago

Is Whittaker's your dream job?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It’s every kid’s dream to work at a chocolate factory. Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
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It’s every kid’s dream to work at a chocolate factory. Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
It’s called the micro-lab, and within its walls there are cupboards of flavours and scents, everything from cake batter to beetroot, a mini bean roaster, and a mixing machine called a melange.
In this, she can make 12 kilogram batches to test flavours, or 45kg batches in the one in the room next door; small quantities compared to the tonnes pumped out by the main factory on a daily basis.

1406 days ago

Free outdoor concerts return to Wellington Botanic Garden

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Grab a rug, a picnic, your friends and whānau for many evenings of free outdoor entertainment because Wellington’s annual concert series Gardens Magic is back.
Starting on January 12, the concerts return to the Soundshell at the Botanic Garden over a three-week period.
Gardens Magic, January … View more
Grab a rug, a picnic, your friends and whānau for many evenings of free outdoor entertainment because Wellington’s annual concert series Gardens Magic is back.
Starting on January 12, the concerts return to the Soundshell at the Botanic Garden over a three-week period.
Gardens Magic, January 12-31, concerts 8pm-9.30pm, light displays 9pm-10.30pm.

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1406 days ago

Wellington has the fastest growing property values in NZ

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington’s property values recorded the fastest growth out of the main centres in 2020, with prices rising as the capital’s housing stock plumbs the lowest level in decades.
Over the coming year, the average property price for Wellington would cross the $1 million mark, said Nicki … View more
Wellington’s property values recorded the fastest growth out of the main centres in 2020, with prices rising as the capital’s housing stock plumbs the lowest level in decades.
Over the coming year, the average property price for Wellington would cross the $1 million mark, said Nicki Cruickshank, a real estate agent with Tommy’s Wellington. “You can't really get a three-bedroom house in Wellington under $1m now, anyway.”
Porirua City experienced a 20.8 per cent annual growth in residential property values, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt cities both experienced 17.2 per cent growth, and Kāpiti Coast 18.3 per cent.

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1431 days ago

Dominos Pizza Johnsonville deliberately overcharging person with a disability

Lyndsey from Strathmore Park

Do Not get pizzas from Dominos Johnsonville .
They deliberately overcharged by $10.00 as they knew the receiver would not know about the price as they have a disability. Post this please.

1406 days ago

Create your own Kiwi painting - I'll show you how

Silke from Heart for Art

Don’t miss the fun, only 3 days left to join!

I've taught hundreds of people how to paint and I'd love to do the same for you. Join me for my VIrtual Paint Party and I'll show you how to paint your own Kia Kaha Kiwi masterpiece from the comfort of home. 🎨+🖌=😍

This … View more
Don’t miss the fun, only 3 days left to join!

I've taught hundreds of people how to paint and I'd love to do the same for you. Join me for my VIrtual Paint Party and I'll show you how to paint your own Kia Kaha Kiwi masterpiece from the comfort of home. 🎨+🖌=😍

This Saturday 9 January at 3pm.
Perfect for beginners. Includes supply list and step by step guidance. Replay available afterwards.

👇👇Click below for info and tickets
snip.ly...

Can't wait to teach you this one.
xox
Silke

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1409 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Smokey

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Smokey is a rehomed cat who is loving his new life with his happy new owner.
“He is really relaxed now, loves purring and is extremely happy, although is still on guard with unfamiliar noises. Smokey started off being quite afraid of most things, but now is a well-behaved cat who is newly … View more
Smokey is a rehomed cat who is loving his new life with his happy new owner.
“He is really relaxed now, loves purring and is extremely happy, although is still on guard with unfamiliar noises. Smokey started off being quite afraid of most things, but now is a well-behaved cat who is newly learning to use his scratching post, rather than a carpet! Smokey loves routine and "helps" people by sitting in their laps when they are trying to work or type. He has become an integral part of a piano teaching studio and loves both music and all the students.”

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1407 days ago

Is it safe to swim?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Summer is a great time to enjoy our coast and waterways, but it pays to check first to see if the water is safe to swim in.

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1407 days ago

The rare but impressive yellow pōhutukawa

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Thank-you to everybody who came forward with tips on yellow pōhutukawa. There are certainly more in the region than many people realise.

1412 days ago

Did you feel the shake this morning?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

There was a short but quite intense earthquake this morning, centred near Upper Hutt. Did you feel it?

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1411 days ago

Missing light blue bird

Athraa from Strathmore Park

Hi neighborly

We missed a bird ringneck (light blue) who just flew from the cage, is anyone find it please?

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