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903 days ago

Stuff Explained launches (free) newsletter

Stuff

Stuff Explained seeks to explain the 'why' behind the news, delivered straight to your inbox.

Curated by Stuff's Explainer Editor Keith Lynch, the fortnightly newsletter explains everything from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, to the inner workings of the economy, to the forces … View more
Stuff Explained seeks to explain the 'why' behind the news, delivered straight to your inbox.

Curated by Stuff's Explainer Editor Keith Lynch, the fortnightly newsletter explains everything from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, to the inner workings of the economy, to the forces that are shaping how New Zealanders live. It will feature original explainer reporting keeping you up to date with the biggest issues, along with the very best in Stuff Explained reporting you may have missed.

Sign up here (it's free!).
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903 days ago

Music voucher for school fund raising

Geoffrey from Kilbirnie

We love to see young people start their journey into the world of music here at The Rock Academy. We have always supported schools and their fundraising ventures by providing free music lessons vouchers. If you would like to see your school offer music lesson vouchers during fundraising events, … View moreWe love to see young people start their journey into the world of music here at The Rock Academy. We have always supported schools and their fundraising ventures by providing free music lessons vouchers. If you would like to see your school offer music lesson vouchers during fundraising events, please contact us today.

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904 days ago

Win a 9 day Southern Dream tour for two.

Stuff

Enjoy a 9 day dream touring experience for two across the South Island and immerse yourself in incredible landscapes, heritage and culture.

Itinerary includes popular destinations such as Queenstown, Dunedin and Doubtful Sound. Terms and Competitions apply.
Find out more

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907 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Bluebell and Delphinium

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Proud mum Nicky Fairclough from Miramar.
"These two beauties are called Bluebell and Delphinium (names of flowers). Bluebell is half Russian Blue and he's the mischievous one. Delphi is a long haired tabby who is quieter and sweet natured."
Remember if you want your pet featured on … View more
Proud mum Nicky Fairclough from Miramar.
"These two beauties are called Bluebell and Delphinium (names of flowers). Bluebell is half Russian Blue and he's the mischievous one. Delphi is a long haired tabby who is quieter and sweet natured."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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908 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Am early Friday Feathered Friend from Andrew Gorrie.
"A baby blackbird yawns after snoozing in the sun waiting for Mum to return."

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908 days ago

What are your thoughts on coriander ice-cream?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

McDonalds China is selling "Cilantro Sundae" better known as coriander ice-cream.
Would you try it and what is the most unusual food item you have ever eaten?

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906 days ago

We're almost halfway there...

Wasp Wipeout

Hi neighbours,

We're right in the thick of this year's Wasp Wipeout and thanks to your generous donations, we've raised over $10,000 for the Tasman Environmental Trust.

There's still plenty of work still to be done. We want this year to be the best yet for our donation … View more
Hi neighbours,

We're right in the thick of this year's Wasp Wipeout and thanks to your generous donations, we've raised over $10,000 for the Tasman Environmental Trust.

There's still plenty of work still to be done. We want this year to be the best yet for our donation drive - so stand with our forests, stand with our native wildlife, stand with our volunteers and show your support.

Donate now and let's rid Aotearoa New Zealand of this destructive pest.
DONATE NOW

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906 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Luke the Rabbit

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Just before Christmas, five rabbits were found in a box in a Levin, left to fend for themselves with no home and no family. Four rabbits quickly became 11 after one gave birth to seven baby rabbits!

"I was born in SPCA's care after my mum was left in a box on the steps of SPCA Levin. Now… View more
Just before Christmas, five rabbits were found in a box in a Levin, left to fend for themselves with no home and no family. Four rabbits quickly became 11 after one gave birth to seven baby rabbits!

"I was born in SPCA's care after my mum was left in a box on the steps of SPCA Levin. Now I am here at SPCA Wellington looking for a forever home and a second chance at happiness.
All I've known is life in SPCA's care and now my caregivers want to find me a home to call my own and where I can binky, run and play to my heart's content. I may not look like your average domestic rabbit (you can blame my dad's genes for that!), but I have a sweet personality that I'd love to share with my loving family! I would love a home with a female rabbit to be friends with. I will need a secure outdoor pen for daytime, and an indoor space for nighttime so I can be a part of the family."

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906 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week isn't a house, but it is a unique opportunity to purchase an extraordinary lifestyle property in Te Horo. These 20 hectares of bush and pasture are for sale through Derek Kelly and Kieren Howard from Kelly & Co. Read about it in today's issue of Homed.
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Our House of the Week this week isn't a house, but it is a unique opportunity to purchase an extraordinary lifestyle property in Te Horo. These 20 hectares of bush and pasture are for sale through Derek Kelly and Kieren Howard from Kelly & Co. Read about it in today's issue of Homed.

This Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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907 days ago

iMac 27" 16GB ram, 1GB Vram dGPU, 1TB SSD system drive, 1TB Hard Drive, 8x DVD writer, SD card slot, 2x Thunderbolt, 4x USB, Firewire, Gigabit ethernet, Kensington security 2 metre cable and lock, Apple numeric keyboard & mouse.

Andrew from Miramar

Mint condition, with upgraded ram to 16GB, 1GB Vram dGPU, and 1TB SSD in addition to Apple 1TB HDD.
2 Thunderbolt ports for video/ethernet/ USB 3 hubs; 4x USB 2 ports, Firewire 800, Headphone port, Microphone port (3.5 mm analog & digital), 17 watt stereo speakers, Webcam & microphones. … View more
Mint condition, with upgraded ram to 16GB, 1GB Vram dGPU, and 1TB SSD in addition to Apple 1TB HDD.
2 Thunderbolt ports for video/ethernet/ USB 3 hubs; 4x USB 2 ports, Firewire 800, Headphone port, Microphone port (3.5 mm analog & digital), 17 watt stereo speakers, Webcam & microphones. Bluetooth, WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet port. Airdrop.
2560x1440 resolution, can output 2 external screens up to 2560x1600 each, or 2 Full HD TVs.
Can also cast to AppleTV, ChromeCast, AndroidTV, (or other smartTVs with a casting app).
Main system is on High Sierra, can run Windows 7 on bootcamp, or in virtual machine in Mac OS. Also will run Linux.
Mainly used for programming, desktop publishing, gaming, and Plex Media Server for video. Suitable for Final Cut Pro for editing video, or Logic Pro for audio professionals.
Runs extremely fast on SSD operating system drive (between 10 to 20 times faster than hard drive.) Startup in seconds, programs load instantly.

Built in DVD writer, and SD card slot (SDXC), can use MicroSD with an adapter.
Comes with Apple Numeric Keyboard, pro mouse, and Kensington 2 metre security cable with circular lock to secure to desk or wall.
Ideal for gaming, netflix and chill, desktop publishing, video editing, music creation, ebooks (big screen ideal for older users), youtube, social media, email.
Suited for multiple apps side by side, or open a hundred chrome tabs and browse all day. Perfect for hosting websites, or video and audio.

Reluctantly selling due to not enough space in new flat, I would keep it, but my wife prefers that I use my laptop. Buyer must pickup from Miramar, comes with original box for carrying.
Please call or text Andrew on 0297761914 after 3pm.

Price: $1,300

913 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is more than just a house. It's a once-in-a-lifetime property in Lowry Bay. You need to see the cinema room, pool, and tennis court. This stunning mansion in on offer through Bill Mathieson from Tommy's and Kate Foot from Ray White.

Looking for an agent … View more
Our House of the Week this week is more than just a house. It's a once-in-a-lifetime property in Lowry Bay. You need to see the cinema room, pool, and tennis court. This stunning mansion in on offer through Bill Mathieson from Tommy's and Kate Foot from Ray White.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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908 days ago

Bringing the capital's streams back to life and light

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Should Wellington unearth its streams. Wellington has 700km 700km of culverted streams within the Wellington city limits, compared to as little as 60km of open streams.
Around the world cities are dayligting streams – the process of digging urban streams out of darkness to restore them to their … View more
Should Wellington unearth its streams. Wellington has 700km 700km of culverted streams within the Wellington city limits, compared to as little as 60km of open streams.
Around the world cities are dayligting streams – the process of digging urban streams out of darkness to restore them to their more natural conditions.
Daylighted streams do a better job of retaining and distributing nutrients for plants and wildlife, can act as a natural water filter, and are less vulnerable to flooding
They can also add a lot of vibrancy to public space, Blaschke said.
Tell us what you think of bringing streams like Waitangi Stream (pictured) back to life?

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907 days ago

Another winning shot by Simon Woolf

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Seeing you all enjoyed Simon Woolf's early morning picture taken on Thursday, here is his Thursday evening pic.

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909 days ago

Council closes car access to Tītahi Bay beach

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi Neighboulry folk, what do you think of the decision to block car access to Tītahi Bay beach. With ongoing reports of vehicles on the beach and concerns about the safety of staff responsible for enforcing the vehicle restrictions, the council is closing the gates from March 7. Keys will be … View moreHi Neighboulry folk, what do you think of the decision to block car access to Tītahi Bay beach. With ongoing reports of vehicles on the beach and concerns about the safety of staff responsible for enforcing the vehicle restrictions, the council is closing the gates from March 7. Keys will be available for boatshed owners and boaties.
Letters have been sent to boatshed owners, advising them of the changes and how to get a key if they don’t already have one..

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907 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we introduce a new photographer, Roger Smith, to Friday Feathered Friend. He recently spotted a sooty tern in the Waikanae Estuary, where he is a regular photographer.
“I had taken a walk along the sandspit to have a look at the white-fronted tern flock there - not expecting to see any … View more
This week we introduce a new photographer, Roger Smith, to Friday Feathered Friend. He recently spotted a sooty tern in the Waikanae Estuary, where he is a regular photographer.
“I had taken a walk along the sandspit to have a look at the white-fronted tern flock there - not expecting to see any interesting birds - and I was stunned to see this lovely brown bird amongst them again...With the sun right behind me, I crawled very slowly holding my camera in front of my face until, after about 20 metres of inching over hot sand, I got within a few metres of it. It wasn't aware of my presence, so I just lay there and took over 100 shots before backing away.”

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