1462 days ago

Prominent Hataitai property for sale

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A Hataitai house with a rich history and some interesting architecture is for sale.
The six bedroom, three bathroom property at 2 Konini Rd extends over 360 square metres, and sits on 825sqm land. Its current RV is $1,010,000.
Built some time after 1908 by Wellington developer, and one time Mayor of Auckland’s Onehunga, John James Boyd, it was one of several homes Boyd owned on Konini Rd.
In his retirement, Boyd decided that he wanted to set up a zoo in Whanganui. He imported animals from around the world, displaying them at enclosures in what was then a thriving port town, and eventually in Auckland.
It’s possible the properties on Konini Rd were built to fund Boyd’s menageries, says Jury.

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22 hours ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 27.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    27.8% Complete
  • 21% Small fireworks displays in each community
    21% Complete
  • 7.9% Keep it as is
    7.9% Complete
  • 31.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    31.5% Complete
  • 11.3% Anything but fireworks
    11.3% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1146 votes
1 hour ago

Have you seen Colin?

The Team from Wellington District Police

Police are appealing for information to locate 14-year-old Colin, who has been reported missing in Titahi Bay.

He was last seen at around 6.15pm, Monday 4 November. He was wearing a khaki green sweatshirt and black-and-white striped basketball shorts, and riding an e-bike.

If you have seen Colin, or have any information that may assist in locating him please update us at 105 online or call 105, referencing file number 241104/1862.

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19 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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