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1438 days ago

Lego City Plane Set 3181

Lim from Northland

For sale is a Lego City Plane Set 3181 set. It has the original box and manual. It is a 99.9% complete set with two small parts missing. One missing small joining part on the wing tip mean the tip of the wing cannot tilt on one size of the plane and the other missing part is pure decorative.

Price: $59

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1438 days ago

Free Queen size bedding, mattress and base

Cameron from Wilton

Hi team I'm looking to donate some queen size bedding and mattress and base to some in need. Is there any place or person that would be interested in it.

Free

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1439 days ago

Merry Christmas, neighbours!

The Neighbourly Team

We wish you a relaxing festive season and a happy holiday...

1439 days ago

Need a last minute Christmas gift?

Mags4Gifts

Give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas and order a magazine subscription. Right now you'll receive up to 30% off RRP on subscriptions of NZ Gardener, TV Guide and NZ House & Garden. Subscribe today at Mags4gifts.co.nz. Shop now

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1439 days ago

Pet of the Day: Chex

Reporter Community News

This week we are featuring the very handsome Chex. We do not know much about him other than he belongs to Steven Drinnan.


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

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1441 days ago

How to avoid the worst holiday traffic

Reporter Community News

You can avoid the worst holiday traffic with Waka Kotahi’s online prediction tool
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Kiwis will be hitting the road in droves over the next few weeks and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has updated their on-line Holiday Journeys traffic prediction tool to help people plan ahead and minimise … View more
You can avoid the worst holiday traffic with Waka Kotahi’s online prediction tool
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Kiwis will be hitting the road in droves over the next few weeks and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has updated their on-line Holiday Journeys traffic prediction tool to help people plan ahead and minimise delays.
The tool shows predicted traffic flow across popular journeys over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday based on previous year’s travel patterns.

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1439 days ago

Tiffany type leadlight Floor lamp ( with damage) looking for new home.

Julie from Karori

I knocked over my beautiful ( and expensive) lead light floor lamp, which is quite heavy. The top broke off and the side is a bit caved in in one part, but most of it is still fine. The dome measures about 53 cm in diameter at the bottom.
If you are a handy person who can solder the top back on … View more
I knocked over my beautiful ( and expensive) lead light floor lamp, which is quite heavy. The top broke off and the side is a bit caved in in one part, but most of it is still fine. The dome measures about 53 cm in diameter at the bottom.
If you are a handy person who can solder the top back on again and fix the lamp please message me. The few broken bits of glass are still there. The lamp is very beautiful when lit but I think it would be too expensive to have it fixed professionally . A Christmas project for someone?

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1440 days ago

PR for burst pipes cost ratepayers $350,000

Reporter Community News

Ratepayers have forked out more than $350,000 on public relations experts hired by Wellington Water in the past year to manage major network failures.
Wellington Water spent spent $354,621 on media management contractors between November 2019 and December 2020.
Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy was also… View more
Ratepayers have forked out more than $350,000 on public relations experts hired by Wellington Water in the past year to manage major network failures.
Wellington Water spent spent $354,621 on media management contractors between November 2019 and December 2020.
Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy was also disappointed with the figure, saying the money spent on external consultants was “outrageous”.
A Wellington Water spokesperson said the organisation had a small communications team of three people covering community engagement, marketing and digital communications, and general communications.

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1439 days ago

NVE: Here to Help over the holidays!

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

The NVE Offices are now closed until January 6, 2021!

Just a gentle reminder that we're here should things unexpectedly leak or falter. Our amazing staff are on call to help you through any holiday emergencies.

If needed, give us a call at 04 479 4181.

#gas # #plumbing #heating … View more
The NVE Offices are now closed until January 6, 2021!

Just a gentle reminder that we're here should things unexpectedly leak or falter. Our amazing staff are on call to help you through any holiday emergencies.

If needed, give us a call at 04 479 4181.

#gas # #plumbing #heating #plumbingservices #plumbingservices #plumbinglife #drainage #homeimprovement #roofing #drains #cloggeddrains #supportlocal #nzowned #localbusiness #HappyHolidays #nveplumbing #nvegasfitting #nveroofing #nvedrainlaying #nvecentralheating #nverenovations

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1440 days ago

Bespoke Christmas wrap

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Give your gifts a personal touch with handmade wrapping paper decorated with Resene testpots.

A fun project for the whole family and each can choose their favourite colours for the decorating.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Woman's Day magazine and Resene. … View more
Give your gifts a personal touch with handmade wrapping paper decorated with Resene testpots.

A fun project for the whole family and each can choose their favourite colours for the decorating.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Woman's Day magazine and Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1444 days ago

Destination Christmases

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of … View more
Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of advice you may have on things to do or places to eat or drink in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1440 days ago

Events around the Wellington region this weekend - Dec 18-20

Reporter Community News

Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the … View more
Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the band’s No. 1 hits from the seventies. Hear such nostalgic gems as Aunty Alice Bought Us This and Pretty Girl. Tickets from Eventfinda or from the Cossie Club.

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1442 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

A really easy one this week. What are your memories of this famous rugby icon?

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1441 days ago

No one’s dreaming of a whiteware Christmas

Smiths City

Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items.… View more
Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items. We also have gift cards available just in case you can’t choose. Come in-store today and chat to our friendly team.
Visit us online

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1444 days ago

Looking for a couch!

Eilish from Kelburn

Hi, looking for a 2-3 seater couch please. Thanks

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