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Dana and Hamish adopted of Klio and Quintus from the SPCA two years ago.
“Today is the two-year adoptaversay of Klio and Quintus (Charlotte and Quinn). How pawsome! We wanted to let you know that they are both doing very well. Klio went from being very shy to now insisting on always being on our… View moreDana and Hamish adopted of Klio and Quintus from the SPCA two years ago.
“Today is the two-year adoptaversay of Klio and Quintus (Charlotte and Quinn). How pawsome! We wanted to let you know that they are both doing very well. Klio went from being very shy to now insisting on always being on our laps. Always. Even to the point of trying to get up before we have fully sat down. Quintus was diagnosed with diabetes last January, but has responded very well to the insulin injections and continues to be quite chatty and fluffy. Wishing you all well, and thank you again to the whole team -- your mahi and aroha make such a difference in the lives of kitties and humans alike.”
Last night in Strathmore Park you may have heard a volley of shotgun blasts at 11:30 pm. It woke me up and scared the $#!+ out of me.
I initially thought there was a firearms incident just down the road from me...we have had gang tension here previously, including firearms.
Did you hear … View moreLast night in Strathmore Park you may have heard a volley of shotgun blasts at 11:30 pm. It woke me up and scared the $#!+ out of me.
I initially thought there was a firearms incident just down the road from me...we have had gang tension here previously, including firearms.
Did you hear this? Did it freak you out too?
I was pretty sure it sounded like shooting, but after a while thought it might well be bird scaring by Wellington Airport. I lodged an enquiry, and it turns out that they were in fact using a shotgun to scare birds near midnight.
Now, I know that birds are a hazard, but you've got to wonder about what else Wellington Airport might have done to handle this; ranging from employing other tactics, to proactively making it known around communities that occasionally they might need to resort to this.
I will be asking the Airport and WCC to investigate this. But this raises a question I asked at the Airport Expansion hearings that never got addressed: implications of a of combination of Pest Free Miramar and buffer plantings on airstrike and ground-strike risk?
How will the airport keep increased volumes of birds off much more taxiway. Will the risk increase as both the number of flights increases and the number of birds thanks to a successful Pest Free Miramar programme? Have they actively considered this? They didn't answer.
Currently WIAL use a combination of fireworks (or gunshots) and a vehicle cruising up and down the runway and presumably surrounds with sirens blaring to scare birds away. Can we expect either of these activities to move closer to residents if the East Side expansion proceeds? At night too?
The Airport's Kaitiakitanga values under the “Our Community” heading in their 2040 Masterplan lists goals that include “Be a good neighbour” and “Build meaningful community partnerships”.
But frankly they suck at both. The gangs we have up here are better neighbors at times.
This follows closely on the heels of a noise complaint I raised about prolonged engine testing late at night. WCC dismissed it because "unscheduled" engine testing is allowed. I asked the Airport "Couldn't they have knocked off before dark, and started again the next day"?
I also asked some basic questions like "So when did that plane finally leave? And did they fill out the engine test forms required by your noise management plan? Can you furnish them?"
The Airport refuse to answer. They say this noise isn't their responsibility anyhow. If they already have the answers - and if those answers don't reflect badly on the Airport - then why not simply live those Kaitiakitanga values to be a good neighbour” and “Build meaningful community partnerships”? I tell you what - I certainly am a good neighbour to the Airport. When the airport was fogged in for days on end few years back, I went down there and brought back tired stranded travelers for hot meals, showers, and a comfy bed.
I respect their business. But of late they show little respect for the community in return. Heck he Airport didn't even come into this community to talk about the massive expansion right to the doorstep of this community under their Masterplan 2040, despite me asking them to. (Instead they ran two "open day" events at the airport, on the same day, advertised only on the Airports own website. Which we all study every day, of course)
Their social license is out of date. They need to live those Kaitiakitanga values; or stop quoting them.
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Did you know, February 22, 2022 is a palindrome date, meaning it can be read the same way backward and forward!
This week we feature a picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"Here's a twofer for my 2022 list. A pied stilt/poaka (Himantopus leucocephalus) and a South Island pied oystercatcher/tōrea (Haematopus finschi) keeping each other company at Sandfly Bay in Dunedin as the Sun goes down. … View moreThis week we feature a picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"Here's a twofer for my 2022 list. A pied stilt/poaka (Himantopus leucocephalus) and a South Island pied oystercatcher/tōrea (Haematopus finschi) keeping each other company at Sandfly Bay in Dunedin as the Sun goes down. Showing you don't even need to be the same species to get along - they remind me of me and my husband - he's the skinny one dozing off while I'm talking. Birds #27 and #28 for 2022."
I was saddened to read of the death of Peter Neilson, a former MP for Miramar 1981-1990 (as the Rongotai electorate was known at the time).
Peter was a kind, caring and extremely clever man.
Gone too soon at just 67. Sincere condolences to his wife Megan and whānau. RIP, Peter.
… View moreI was saddened to read of the death of Peter Neilson, a former MP for Miramar 1981-1990 (as the Rongotai electorate was known at the time).
Peter was a kind, caring and extremely clever man.
Gone too soon at just 67. Sincere condolences to his wife Megan and whānau. RIP, Peter.
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Megan Barber from Johnsonville is the proud mum of Henry.
"Henry the rescue boy from Johnsonville. Nine years young!"
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Excellent condition.
First NZ owner
Few minor bruises here and there. Only one noticeable scratch (see photo)
Cruise control
Automatic headlights
Automatic wipers
Factory Alloy wheels
After market music system with built in GPS and Bluetooth
The car runs very well. I am selling because I don't… View moreExcellent condition.
First NZ owner
Few minor bruises here and there. Only one noticeable scratch (see photo)
Cruise control
Automatic headlights
Automatic wipers
Factory Alloy wheels
After market music system with built in GPS and Bluetooth
The car runs very well. I am selling because I don't need such a big car and I am also facing parking issues
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Do you have a great idea for a collaborative research project?
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Researchers, community organisations, and schools can Apply Now for up to $20,000 of… View moreDo you have a great idea for a collaborative research project?
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Did you take photos of flooding during last weekend’s storm? You can help improve flood modelling for your community by sharing them with the Greater Wellington Regional Council. It collects data on flooding as it happens and use it to predict how communities could be impacted when big storms … View moreDid you take photos of flooding during last weekend’s storm? You can help improve flood modelling for your community by sharing them with the Greater Wellington Regional Council. It collects data on flooding as it happens and use it to predict how communities could be impacted when big storms happen. You can email photos to them at info@gw.govt.nz. The more information you can share about the photos the better – especially the time, date, and place they were taken.
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The attached image is from Holloway Rd in Te Aro.
This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s … View moreThis year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s Givealittle page is now live and we’re aiming to fundraise $25,000 for the Tasman Environment Trust. All money raised will go towards the purchase of bait and bait stations to continue and expand wasp control operations.
Find out more about this destructive pest by reading through our new interactive feature on Stuff which explores the tools we have in the fight to rid wasps from New Zealand for good.
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