Friday Feathered Friend
Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.
"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty of other birdlife, and most of them seemed to be performing ablutions including a fantail (unfortunately he was well hidden when he was bathing so the photo isn't very good!)."
π¨ Wellington: Is the real summer finally here?
Itβs the talk of the town (and every coffee queue): the Wellington "summer" has felt more like a very long, very damp spring! π§οΈ Weβve definitely had our fair share of grey skies and raincoats lately.
In fact, The Post reports that our "pretty average" summer has been tough on the local venues and events that usually thrive under the sun. But don't pack away the sunscreen just yet!
The good news? The next couple of weeks are looking a bit more "settled" (the Wellington word for "not a gale-force downpour"). With autumn officially here, now is the time to squeeze every last drop out of the season! βοΈ
Any local hidden spots or activities youβd recommend for a calm Wellington day? Drop them in the comments! π
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? π»π¨π
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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38.2% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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61.8% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meeting β Tuesday 10th March
Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meeting β Tuesday 10th March
Kia ora,
Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 10.30am at Huntleigh Home, 221 Karori Road.
To find us, go in and ask Reception where we are.
We look forward to meeting all fellow stroke survivors, carers and friends, sharing stories and discussing how we are getting on.
Nga mihi,
Peter Macleod
Convenor
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