Makara, Wellington

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2365 days ago

UPDATE: Dad and daughters aged 14 and 11 missing from Lower Hutt hike

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

UPDATE:

All three missing persons have now been found safe.

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A dad and his two daughters are still missing after going hiking in Lower Hutt.

A search and rescue operation ran all night in a bid to locate the family of three, who left Lees Grove in Wainuiomata at 12pm on Tuesday with … View more
UPDATE:

All three missing persons have now been found safe.

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A dad and his two daughters are still missing after going hiking in Lower Hutt.

A search and rescue operation ran all night in a bid to locate the family of three, who left Lees Grove in Wainuiomata at 12pm on Tuesday with the intention of walking in Days Bay.

The 50-year-old father and his two daughters, aged 14 and 11, were due to return home at 3.30pm, police said.

But when they hadn't returned home by 6pm, police were contacted by a concerned family member.
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2365 days ago

Awesome Freedom Furniture chair

Sarah from Northland

Excellent condition, awesome colour. Sturdy, Freedom Furniture quality. Makes an impact in a room.

Pick up in Thorndon by end of day Friday at the latest.

Price: $150

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2377 days ago

Floor board patcher needed

David from Northland

Looking for someone to patch a small area of floor in Northland that has recently had fireplace removed. Want close colour match (but not necessarily perfect) and preferably some fairly close matching skirting board added to that area. Tried nocowboys and builderscrack but no one interested. … View moreLooking for someone to patch a small area of floor in Northland that has recently had fireplace removed. Want close colour match (but not necessarily perfect) and preferably some fairly close matching skirting board added to that area. Tried nocowboys and builderscrack but no one interested. Probably only about 1 sq/m and half a day's work for someone with some skills if they want it :)
Picture of area and underfloor shown
Area is 45x110cm
Each floorboard 8.5cm =13 approx
Skirting length needed 177cm X 12.5cm x 2cm tapering from 6cm

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2365 days ago

Db4dance classes for children

Debbie from Brooklyn

Keep them moving this Winter ! Enrol now open for term 3 !
Fun, exercise, co-ordination, confidence, imagination...

Pre-school fun classes and Ballet & Jazz classes 5-10yrs
Brooklyn, Aro Valley, Berhampore

For all details - visit - www.db4dance.co.nz...
To enrol or for any … View more
Keep them moving this Winter ! Enrol now open for term 3 !
Fun, exercise, co-ordination, confidence, imagination...

Pre-school fun classes and Ballet & Jazz classes 5-10yrs
Brooklyn, Aro Valley, Berhampore

For all details - visit - www.db4dance.co.nz...
To enrol or for any enquiries - email - db4dance@gmail.com

2365 days ago

Agee and Mason Preserving Jars

Manuela from Community Fruit Wellington

One of our regular donors has passed her large collection of new/unused preserving jars on to us. We are offering them to our supporters for a suggested koha donation of $7 for the 1 x litre jars and $5 for the .5 litre jars - we are happy to offer a discount if buying more than a couple. They come… View moreOne of our regular donors has passed her large collection of new/unused preserving jars on to us. We are offering them to our supporters for a suggested koha donation of $7 for the 1 x litre jars and $5 for the .5 litre jars - we are happy to offer a discount if buying more than a couple. They come with metal screw on bands and seals and are in pristine condition. Any funds raised will go to a community effort near where our donor lives.

Please email us at wellypickfruit@gmail.com or call/text 022 596 9577 if you are keen to support this. Pickup is from Ngaio.

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2365 days ago

Adult Acting Classes

Julie from Karori

Please see poster below for details

Acting Class poster.docx Download View

2366 days ago

Welcome to Neighbourly, Ryman Healthcare!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbours - we have a new partner! A very warm welcome to our friends at Ryman Healthcare joining us today to share the best about village life - and how to celebrate everything about being a senior New Zealander, whichever community you live in.

Please join us in welcoming Ryman Healthcare to… View more
Neighbours - we have a new partner! A very warm welcome to our friends at Ryman Healthcare joining us today to share the best about village life - and how to celebrate everything about being a senior New Zealander, whichever community you live in.

Please join us in welcoming Ryman Healthcare to our family of partners. There are exciting things to come!
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2366 days ago

Yamaha Fazer 600cc

Jonathan from Ngaio

Yamaha Fazer 600cc, 2002 model.
Fully WOF'd and licensed motorbike.
42,000km on the clock.
Regular services, excellent condition.
Heated handle grips.
Tank bag, tyre pressure guage & chain lube included.

Price: $4,000

2366 days ago

Poll: What do you think of the Govt's plan to make cleaner cars cheaper?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

The Government has proposed a sweeping fuel-efficient vehicle policy that would make some cars up to $8000 cheaper - while others would be $3000 more expensive.

The "feebate" scheme wouldn't cost the taxpayer anything, instead using money gained by putting a fee on imported … View more
The Government has proposed a sweeping fuel-efficient vehicle policy that would make some cars up to $8000 cheaper - while others would be $3000 more expensive.

The "feebate" scheme wouldn't cost the taxpayer anything, instead using money gained by putting a fee on imported high-emissions cars in order to make imported hybrids, electric cars, and other efficient vehicles cheaper with a subsidy.

To read more click here

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What do you think of the Govt's plan to make cleaner cars cheaper?
  • 54.7% Great idea!
    54.7% Complete
  • 43% I don't support it.
    43% Complete
  • 2.2% I don't drive so it doesn't impact me.
    2.2% Complete
1971 votes
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