1499 days ago

From Russia to Petone, rare visitor spotted on beach

Reporter Community News

Photographer Simon Woolf got a huge surprise when he was photographing birds on Petone beach over the weekend.
He spotted three birds he had never previously seen and posted on Facebook hoping someone would help identify them.
He was surprised to find that he had seen the Lesser knot (sometimes called the Red knot).
According to birdsonline it is a regular visitor from Russia. There are about 120,000 that winter over in Australia or New Zealand but Woolf said he had never seen one before in Wellington.
What is the rarest bird you have spotted?

Image
More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

Image
When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 5.1% Second half of November
    5.1% Complete
  • 42.4% 1st December
    42.4% Complete
  • 17.1% A week before Christmas
    17.1% Complete
  • 33.9% Whenever you wish
    33.9% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
788 votes
1 hour ago

Spring spruce up

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Spring is the season of new beginnings and the perfect time to declutter and refresh your home. Imagine stepping into a space that feels open, organised, and filled with only what truly matters. Whether you’re looking to simplify your life, want to downsize, or just enjoy a more comfortable living space, decluttering is a great way to start.

With these expert tips from decluttering and organising specialist Peter Walsh, you can take small steps toward a clutter-free home that you’ll love spending time in.

Click read more for more article.

Image
2 hours ago

Hīkoi to parliament

The Team from Wellington District Police

Traffic heading into Wellington City has eased, however motorists should continue to expect significant delays in the city.

Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has reached Waitangi Park, with Police reporting no issues from this morning’s movements.

Another group of about 2000 people from the Hutt Valley began arriving at the Wellington Railway Station at around 8:30am.

The hīkoi is expected to begin their walk to Parliament along the Golden Mile (Courtenay Place, Manners Street, Willis Street and Lambton Quay) at 9am.

Image