Southgate, Wellington

964 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This is a tough one. A hint is that it was taken in 1974.
It is an historically important photo, so tell us what you think is going on?

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962 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Who knew ducks could be so interesting? Once again thanks Louise Thomas for the picture and words.
"Last summer we had a mallard couple that regularly visited us. They would waddle up the drive way, the female in the lead, and come around the back to the kitchen door to see if we had any rice … View more
Who knew ducks could be so interesting? Once again thanks Louise Thomas for the picture and words.
"Last summer we had a mallard couple that regularly visited us. They would waddle up the drive way, the female in the lead, and come around the back to the kitchen door to see if we had any rice or other tasty bits. I often wonder what happened to them, and how they negotiated the roads, and wondered how word got around in the first place that we might be the local soup kitchen. I was going to get a paddling pool for them, but they didn't turn up this summer. Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) male at Days Bay duck pond. Bird #68 in 2022.."

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965 days ago

Battery recycling

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Did you know you can recycle your household batteries for free?
We have created seven drop-off stations around the city where you can take your batteries to be separated for re-use, recovery and re-processing.
The locations are:

📍 Island Bay Community Centre
📍 Karori Library
📍 … View more
Did you know you can recycle your household batteries for free?
We have created seven drop-off stations around the city where you can take your batteries to be separated for re-use, recovery and re-processing.
The locations are:

📍 Island Bay Community Centre
📍 Karori Library
📍 Kilbirnie Library
📍 Newlands Community Centre
📍 Tawa Community Centre
📍 Te Awe Library (CBD)
📍 Tip Shop at the Southern Landfill

Used batteries are no longer allowed in your kerbside rubbish as they can leach harmful chemicals into soil and waterways, so it’s important to keep them out of the landfill.

Head to our website for more information.

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962 days ago

New Season Stock - out now!!!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

We’ll keep you warm and stylish all winter long! Our stores are now stocked with awesome winter clothes. Get in quick so you’re ready for the cooler days!

By shopping with Red Cross, you not only help reduce the huge amount of items that goes to landfill every year, you also support the … View more
We’ll keep you warm and stylish all winter long! Our stores are now stocked with awesome winter clothes. Get in quick so you’re ready for the cooler days!

By shopping with Red Cross, you not only help reduce the huge amount of items that goes to landfill every year, you also support the great work Red Cross does in your community and even abroad.

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962 days ago

Nest eggs

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Create a display of gorgeous handpainted eggs for your home this Easter. using shimmering colours from the Resene Metallics and Special Effects collection.
Find out how to create your own.

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962 days ago

Looking for someone who knows 'InDesign'.

Niki from Newtown

Hi everyone, I have entered into an illustrating competition for a children's book and I need someone to help me with the technical side as I can only do the illustrations themselves. If you are interested, please google 'Margaret Mahy Illustration Competition' and all of the … View moreHi everyone, I have entered into an illustrating competition for a children's book and I need someone to help me with the technical side as I can only do the illustrations themselves. If you are interested, please google 'Margaret Mahy Illustration Competition' and all of the requirements will come up. Please email me at: niki_phillips@xtra.co.nz to discuss further if interested.

962 days ago

Catch up and Clean up

mags4gifts.co.nz

Purchase a three month subscription to the Dominion Post and get a FREE clean freak cleaning kit (RRP$66) from WildClean, the world’s 1st plastic negative cleaning co.

Make sure to use the promo code “CLEAN” at checkout to redeem. Terms and conditions apply.
Find out more

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964 days ago

What are your favourite hot cross buns?

Reporter Community News

Wellington bakery Sweet Release is making vegan custard-filled hot cross buns. They have been a big hit but what is your favourite hot cross bun - something traditional or something more exotic?

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963 days ago

IMPT: Kinder Surprise recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Ferrero International S.A. is recalling Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from New Zealand shelves because of potential contamination with salmonella bacteria.

It forms part of a global recall of affected product, which was manufactured in a Belgian factory. There have been cases of illnesses … View more
Ferrero International S.A. is recalling Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from New Zealand shelves because of potential contamination with salmonella bacteria.

It forms part of a global recall of affected product, which was manufactured in a Belgian factory. There have been cases of illnesses reportedly linked to the product overseas, but there have been no confirmed cases in New Zealand.

The following product is in New Zealand and is affected by this issue and has been recalled:

· Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g (Natoons variety) with batch number L298R03UNB and best before date of 23 August 2022.

The following types of products have been recalled overseas and may also be in New Zealand:

· Kinder Surprise
· Kinder Surprise Maxi
· Kinder Mini Eggs
· Kinder Schokobon
· Kinder Egg Hunt
· Kinder Mix
· Kinder Maxi Mix
· Kinder Happy Moment

People who have Kinder Surprise eggs at home are encouraged to check the label to ensure it is not affected by the recall. Further details are soon to be published on the New Zealand Food Safety Authority's website

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963 days ago
963 days ago

Vaccine passes no longer needed at council facilities

Reporter Community News

The Wellington City Council is dropping its Covid-19 vaccine pass requirements across all its sites and facilities from Friday morning.
Council chief executive Barbara McKerrow said their decision has taken into account many factors including feedback from staff, public health and legal advice, … View more
The Wellington City Council is dropping its Covid-19 vaccine pass requirements across all its sites and facilities from Friday morning.
Council chief executive Barbara McKerrow said their decision has taken into account many factors including feedback from staff, public health and legal advice, high vaccination rates in the capital, and the trending down of Omicron in the community.

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963 days ago

Get ahead of the rush this Mother's Day

Mags4Gifts

Hi there neighbours!

Get in quick! These mags are flying off our shelves in our Mother’s Day sale. A subscription to her favourite magazine is the perfect gift that keeps on giving.

Plus, every subscription to NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, and The TV Guide, goes in the draw to win 1… View more
Hi there neighbours!

Get in quick! These mags are flying off our shelves in our Mother’s Day sale. A subscription to her favourite magazine is the perfect gift that keeps on giving.

Plus, every subscription to NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, and The TV Guide, goes in the draw to win 1 of 50 diffusers from French Country Collections.
EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

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964 days ago

BERHAMPORE COLONY CATS

Kirihika from Island Bay

If you don't already know, we ( Pōneke Ngeru Rescue ) has been trapping these cats for almost a year, since July 2021

For far, we have taken 22 cats and kittens out of the colony; most have been rehomed, and some are still with us.

We estimate these guys to grow rapidly next summer, and … View more
If you don't already know, we ( Pōneke Ngeru Rescue ) has been trapping these cats for almost a year, since July 2021

For far, we have taken 22 cats and kittens out of the colony; most have been rehomed, and some are still with us.

We estimate these guys to grow rapidly next summer, and we want to get the colony under control. We need your help!

We need to start documenting how far the colony is spreading; we already know that they've moved over to luxford.

Obviously, at the moment, kittens are our priority. There's easier to tame and rehome, meaning we open up a space faster for another cat.

If you can help us provide food, traps, microchip scanners, and vet bills, I believe we can get this colony on lock by 2023!

These four kittens were born in our care by one of the mums we trapped.

*Account number is in the comments

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964 days ago

Looking for research participants

Jessica from Newtown

Kia ora, I'm looking for people with advanced cancer to participate in two studies I'm running, funded by the Cancer Society.

They are both about end-of-life experiences of two different groups of people who have life-limiting cancer:

1. Those who have chosen not to have hospice … View more
Kia ora, I'm looking for people with advanced cancer to participate in two studies I'm running, funded by the Cancer Society.

They are both about end-of-life experiences of two different groups of people who have life-limiting cancer:

1. Those who have chosen not to have hospice services involved or those whose referral has been declined by hospice.

2. Those who are seeking assisted dying.

Given the COVID situation and the health status of the participants, we will be conducting the interviews online. This means participants can be based anywhere in NZ.

I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

I have received ethical approval for each study from the Northern B Health and Disability Ethics Committee.

If you are able to share the study flyers with anyone you know who meets the study criteria, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you for considering my request.

Ngā manaakitanga, all the best,

Jessica

Dr Jessica Young (she/her)

Post-doctoral research fellow | Kairangahau

School of Health | Te Kura Tātai Hauora

Wellington | Faculty of Health Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora

Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka

Jessica.young@vuw.ac.nz

04 886 4513

964 days ago

Poll: When did you last switch power providers?

The Team from NZ Compare

Power bills are pesky, it's just one of those things every household has to manage.

If you're stuck with it, then make sure it works for you. We want to know when was the last time you switched power providers?

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When did you last switch power providers?
  • 54% More than 6 months ago
    54% Complete
  • 12.4% In the last 6 months
    12.4% Complete
  • 33.5% No idea, don't even want to look at it!
    33.5% Complete
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