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1397 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Minnie and Lilac

Reporter Community News

Diana Ward-Pickering from Lyall Bay is proud of her nine month old Burmese kittens Minnie and Lilac.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.

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1400 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Hey Neighbourly folk, what do you think is going on here? Hint, it used to be an annual event.

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1396 days ago

Trampoline free

Gaylene from Northland

Large trampoline free to a new home. Needs new mat and a couple of springs. We’ve had years of fun and the kids don’t want it to go but it’s time. PM me if you’re interested. You’ll need to arrange pick up.

Free

1396 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Sophie

Reporter Community News

Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.

"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding … View more
Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.

"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding spot and a little trail towards me and she came out and was affectionate. Until she feels safe she will hide. Sophie still - three months later - hides when other people come to the house, but is brave and affectionate with me. Sophie isn't really interested in toys and prefers to sleep in the sun or hang out with me. She will either snuggle into my leg on the sofa or on my lap. When she wants attention she will pat me with her paw. In the evening I would cradle her like a baby and sing to her and rub her belly, she loved it."

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1397 days ago

Found - keys @ Te Ahumairangi:(Orangi Kaupapa carpark entrance)

Melanie from Northland

Are these yours? They will be handed in to Wellington Central Police Station tomorrow, 31 January.

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1397 days ago

A Monster Calls - Collectors edition - by Patrick Ness

Patricia from Wilton

Popular deluxe hard cover children's book - never read/as new - can easily re-gift.
(Shop new price is $60)

Price: $40

1398 days ago

Wellington penguin colony loses 82 chicks to starvation

Reporter Community News

Thirty-five per cent of little blue penguins born on the Matiu/Somes Island have died of starvation after an otherwise successful breeding season.
During a fortnightly survey of the colony in mid-November, the Wellington Harbour Penguin Study team discovered 66 dead chicks – 54 of them in one … View more
Thirty-five per cent of little blue penguins born on the Matiu/Somes Island have died of starvation after an otherwise successful breeding season.
During a fortnightly survey of the colony in mid-November, the Wellington Harbour Penguin Study team discovered 66 dead chicks – 54 of them in one day.
Their death has been attributed to silt and the water temperature in the harbour, which resulted in a lack of fish.

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1398 days ago

Poll: Do you wash chicken before cooking?

New Zealand Food Safety

Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any … View more
Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any pink meat in the centre.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety.
Find out more

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Do you wash chicken before cooking?
  • 36% Yes I thought washing cleans it
    36% Complete
  • 64% No Chicken shouldn’t be washed
    64% Complete
125 votes
1398 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Andrew Gorrie took this beautiful photo of a korimako (bellbird) on a recent trip to Kāpiti Island.

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1399 days ago

Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge

SSO Jono Ashman from Wellington Operational Support

Please consider supporting our team who are taking on the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge to raise funds for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.

1399 days ago

Hand weights:3,2,1kg x2 set

Julie from Karori

A set of hand weights in excellent condition with stand.

Price: $30

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1399 days ago
1399 days ago

Plea to be responsible at the races

Reporter Community News

Hutt Valley Police are urging attendees at this weekend’s Wellington Cup Day to plan ahead and stay safe.
They want everyone at the event to have a great time, and get home safely.
There will be a uniformed Police presence at this event to enhance your enjoyment of the day and promote safety.
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Hutt Valley Police are urging attendees at this weekend’s Wellington Cup Day to plan ahead and stay safe.
They want everyone at the event to have a great time, and get home safely.
There will be a uniformed Police presence at this event to enhance your enjoyment of the day and promote safety.
Cup-goers are urged to think ahead, avoid risky situations and keep themselves and their friends safe.
Attendees are also urged not to drink and drive, as Police will be breath testing drivers leaving from the Cup Day.
Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your driving, so if you drink at all, please don’t drive.

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1401 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

It is not Friday but this is to introduce you to a new photographer, Andrew Gorrie. He lives in Kelson and takes most of his photographs from his deck. Andrew is an ex Stuff photographer.
His favourite subject is the magnificent tui

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1399 days ago

Part time casual staff

Victor from Karori

Due to departure of the current staff, Karori Golf Club is looking for one or two persons working at the clubhouse in the weekends (for Saturdays and Sundays). Hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Duties are to make simple snacks such as sandwiches and serve at the bar of the clubhouse. No previous … View moreDue to departure of the current staff, Karori Golf Club is looking for one or two persons working at the clubhouse in the weekends (for Saturdays and Sundays). Hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Duties are to make simple snacks such as sandwiches and serve at the bar of the clubhouse. No previous experience is necessary because training will be provided. The job may be suitable to those who have a car to travel to the club, live in the Makara and Karori area and have free time during the days.
Please contact Hector at 476 7337 or Victor at 021 1306034 or email the club at karorigolfclub@gmail.com for further information

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