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Newlands Park is to be renamed Pukehuia Park.
Mayor Andy Foster says the name was put forward by local Māori .
“Pukehuia translates as ‘hill of the huia bird’. ‘Huia’ are now sadly extinct native birds that were once prolific in the area,” he said.
Councillor Jill Day, the council’s … View moreNewlands Park is to be renamed Pukehuia Park.
Mayor Andy Foster says the name was put forward by local Māori .
“Pukehuia translates as ‘hill of the huia bird’. ‘Huia’ are now sadly extinct native birds that were once prolific in the area,” he said.
Councillor Jill Day, the council’s Māori Partnerships Portfolio Leader, said that the te reo name, Pukehuia, was previously used to describe the area now known as Newlands.
"Adopting this name for the park is an important way to acknowledge the early history of the area. It also supports the goals of the council’s Te Reo Māori Policy, Te Tauihu, which was introduced in 2018."
It creates a framework to help support the vision of Wellington becoming a te reo Māori capital city by 2040., she said.
Pukehuia Park is currently undergoing a $3.6 million redevelopment, with work due to be completed in June. The huia bird will be incorporated in some design aspects of the park and in the on-site signage.
We are desperately searching for our precious two kiwi soft toy friends that were lost in the carpark of Ataturk Memorial Park, Strathmore Park, Wellington, between 3 and 4pm on Saturday 20 February 2021.
They were wearing white and yellow Japanese fortune charms as in the photo (left) and … View moreWe are desperately searching for our precious two kiwi soft toy friends that were lost in the carpark of Ataturk Memorial Park, Strathmore Park, Wellington, between 3 and 4pm on Saturday 20 February 2021.
They were wearing white and yellow Japanese fortune charms as in the photo (left) and were in a blue drawstring bag (right top). There is also a small tag “NativeZ Made in New Zealand” (right bottom) attached to them.
They have been with us for over 15 years since our first visit to NZ and have shared all the memories of our life in Aotearoa.
Any information to Yusuke (021456580) or Nanase (021456510) would be much appreciated.
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Dogs, chickens, roosters, geese, sheep, ducks, goats, pigs and a peacock (overnight) have passed through the doors of the Moa Point Dog Shelter – and it’s now getting a well-earned facelift.
The dog shelter, which has been on site for 53 years, is getting an upgrade to its facilities and … View moreDogs, chickens, roosters, geese, sheep, ducks, goats, pigs and a peacock (overnight) have passed through the doors of the Moa Point Dog Shelter – and it’s now getting a well-earned facelift.
The dog shelter, which has been on site for 53 years, is getting an upgrade to its facilities and security systems, including new cages, self-contained kennels, a plumbing refurbishment, and improved security cameras installed.
The upgrades are estimated to cost $120K and be completed by the end of February.
Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...
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My ideal home would be one with a nice backyard, that is big enough for me to explore and potter around in the sun as I love toasting myself on a sunny day. I very much enjoy my daily walks so would love a family that would be keen to go out, explore with me and show me… View moreWHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
My ideal home would be one with a nice backyard, that is big enough for me to explore and potter around in the sun as I love toasting myself on a sunny day. I very much enjoy my daily walks so would love a family that would be keen to go out, explore with me and show me all the wonderful things out there. As I want to keep all the cuddles and tummy rubs for myself I am looking for a home as an only dog. Don't be fooled by my size, I can be cheeky and have jumped fences before, so am needing a home that has high fencing. I could live with older kids that are confident around big boisterous ladies like myself. I do however come with a medical waiver my new home would have to be aware of. So if you think I'm the girl for you please contact the canine team for more information.
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You might remember that a few months ago Neighbourly featured a picture of Muhammad Ali holding a young baby in Upper Hutt.
That baby was Jason Tarawhiti, who lives in Hamilton and who cherishes that picture.
Combining 2 wants in 1 ad as both items urgently required!
1) Does anyone out there have a cardboard box approx 53 to 55cms long, and approx 30cm wide and high? Required to post a specific fragile item, so size does matter!
2) If anyone has a petrol Flymo lawnmower that they no longer use, must … View moreCombining 2 wants in 1 ad as both items urgently required!
1) Does anyone out there have a cardboard box approx 53 to 55cms long, and approx 30cm wide and high? Required to post a specific fragile item, so size does matter!
2) If anyone has a petrol Flymo lawnmower that they no longer use, must be petrol as opposed to the one with the electric cord, please let me know as I am looking for one.
My daughter is just 13 books short of having a complete collection of Babysitter's Club books (not counting Little Sister and the Mystery series). If any of you have these sitting around gathering dust, she would love to buy them off you. Get in touch 🙂
# wanted: 96, 99, 102, 105, 108, 110,… View moreMy daughter is just 13 books short of having a complete collection of Babysitter's Club books (not counting Little Sister and the Mystery series). If any of you have these sitting around gathering dust, she would love to buy them off you. Get in touch 🙂
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At Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.
For more … View moreAt Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.
For more information check out gw.govt.nz/parks.
So perfect for big families or for entertaining large groups as this suite comes with the generous space it provides.
Still in a good condition. Please advise if you want to check it first.
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