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1256 days ago

Hastings-born Whare Timu, 34, is architecture's 'new kid'

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

As a child in Hastings, Whare Timu painted superheroes all over the house, now Whare Timu has landed a top job with one of this country's biggest architecture firms.

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1256 days ago

Council to name dog park after Les Dalton

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Les Dalton spent 45 years looking after dogs and his legacy will continue with a purpose-built dog park in Wainuiomata.
The Hutt City Council recently agreed to name its first dog park after Dalton, who died in May 2020, while working on opening the amenity, which would have been his most … View more
Les Dalton spent 45 years looking after dogs and his legacy will continue with a purpose-built dog park in Wainuiomata.
The Hutt City Council recently agreed to name its first dog park after Dalton, who died in May 2020, while working on opening the amenity, which would have been his most significant achievement.
His wife, Jill Dalton, said he would have been delighted by the decision.
“I think it is a wonderful tribute to him and his legacy of 45 years.”
Mayor Campbell Barry said Dalton was an advocate for dog welfare and having a dog park named after him in Wainuiomata, where he lived, was a fitting tribute.

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1256 days ago

Injured ruru ready to fly the nest

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A baby ruru found with wounds on his feet and a fractured wing tip has been released back into the wild after some TLC from Wellington Zoo’s veterinary team.
The little manu first came into the care of The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo’s animal hospital, on Boxing Day when he was found on the … View more
A baby ruru found with wounds on his feet and a fractured wing tip has been released back into the wild after some TLC from Wellington Zoo’s veterinary team.
The little manu first came into the care of The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo’s animal hospital, on Boxing Day when he was found on the ground in Eastbourne.
Team Leader at The Nest Te Kōhanga, Shanna Rose, says the vet team was able to treat the owl’s injuries and provide supportive care, which he responded well to.

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1256 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

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1259 days ago

Wellington dairy owner torn between India and New Zealand

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her … View more
Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her cousins have died from Covid-19.

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1257 days ago

Baby bath (Shnuggle)

Luke from Johnsonville

Baby has outgrown bath but still in great condition. Selling for 45. Link to original place of purchase: www.mightyape.co.nz...

Price: $45

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1258 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Find out more

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1258 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Felix

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a cat named Felix submitted by Keely McBride.
"Nap time for my daughter's cat Felix."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1258 days ago

Dehumidifier

Iris from Johnsonville

Anyone selling a (small) dehumidifier? Or anyone who who would borrow it for the winter? Cheers.

1258 days ago

Do you need a landscape gardener?

Joshua from

Is your garden messy, overgrown or just in need of a clean-up? We’ve got general garden maintenance for that. How about ugly banks? A slope in your garden that keeps slipping? We’ve got retaining walls for that! Price Smart will take any ideas you have for your garden and help bring them from … View moreIs your garden messy, overgrown or just in need of a clean-up? We’ve got general garden maintenance for that. How about ugly banks? A slope in your garden that keeps slipping? We’ve got retaining walls for that! Price Smart will take any ideas you have for your garden and help bring them from design to reality. Go to www.pricesmart.co.nz... to see our different services.
Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or go to www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize a site visit.

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1259 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and picture from Louise Thomas.

"Australasian gannet/tākapu (Morus serrator) on the wing this afternoon. One of two to be seen at Lowry Bay, Lower Hutt, diving and feeding close to shore for the past few weeks."

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1261 days ago

Stunning Wellington pic

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Simon Woolf recently published this beautiful wellington picture.

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1270 days ago

Dog handlers turns heads

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Meet the dog walker who controls 16 dogs.
Drivers stop to take photos and after a ruff day, office workers come up to Phil Krieg​ to ask if they can pat the group of dogs accompanying him along the footpath.
It's a hard sight to miss in Wellington, Krieg in his bright yellow vest walking a … View more
Meet the dog walker who controls 16 dogs.
Drivers stop to take photos and after a ruff day, office workers come up to Phil Krieg​ to ask if they can pat the group of dogs accompanying him along the footpath.
It's a hard sight to miss in Wellington, Krieg in his bright yellow vest walking a large group of dogs, moving together as a calm and orderly canine collective.
With Krieg as their leader, the dogs sit when they were told and moved to the side to make way for runners, other dogs and those walking on the footpath.
In 2008, Krieg’s wife, Penny​, came up with their dog walking business, Loose Leash Dog Walking. Penny said they called it Loose Leash because that was the idea – walking the dogs on a loose leash and trusting them to behave.
The pair lead groups of dogs, ranging from 12 to 16, on walks around Wellington.

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1259 days ago

Bell's Track Working group.

Des from Ngaio

Attached is our latest update.
Working Bees this Sunday 2nd of May meeting at end of Awarua Street
10.30 am and every Tueasday at 11 am Awarua street Station

Update May 2021.docx Download View

1259 days ago

Cherrytree, your local wholesale+ shopping

Simon from Cherrytree

Cherrytree is your local wholesale+ shopping club. You can shop online or visit us at our showroom in Ngauranga.

At Cherrytree, we cut out the middleman by buying directly from the wholesalers and pass these savings of up to 65% off RRP onto our members. We do not try to compete with mass-produced… View more
Cherrytree is your local wholesale+ shopping club. You can shop online or visit us at our showroom in Ngauranga.

At Cherrytree, we cut out the middleman by buying directly from the wholesalers and pass these savings of up to 65% off RRP onto our members. We do not try to compete with mass-produced low-quality products – we buy from high quality trusted brands so members can be confident in their purchasing decisions.

If you are:

➡️Undertaking a Home Renovation or House Build
➡️Purchasing Big-Ticket items for all areas of your home
➡️Setting up to welcome your New Baby into the world

Or if you are simply a Smart Everyday Shopper, joining Cherrytree will give you access to over 550,000 products from more than 2,400 brands at Wholesale+ prices, every day!

We have membership options to suit everyone, including a FREE Silver membership.

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