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2547 days ago

Did you spot the pod of dolphins on the South Coast?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A pod of about 50 dolphins were cruising between Princess Bay and Houghton Bay early this week when a couple of them got stranded in the shallows.

Luckily, a trio of locals scrambled down the steep cliffs to rescue the pair of dolphins from a small alcove in Houghton Bay.

Did you … View more
Hi neighbours,

A pod of about 50 dolphins were cruising between Princess Bay and Houghton Bay early this week when a couple of them got stranded in the shallows.

Luckily, a trio of locals scrambled down the steep cliffs to rescue the pair of dolphins from a small alcove in Houghton Bay.

Did you see the dolphins or witness the rescue? Have you spotted dolphins in this kind of strife before? Where is the best place in the capital to spot visiting dolphins or whales?
To read more and watch a video of the rescue, click here.
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2547 days ago

Kids' Magic In the Dell

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Pack a picnic, grab the gang and head to the hills for a fun and fantabulous do at the Botanic Garden on Saturday 26 January 11am-1pm. Join in and be entertained with Mr Lam Sam’s Musical Mayhem interactive Show, Bigger Bigger Bubble Show, Tarrant Dancers and more free family fun! More info.

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2547 days ago

Tegel Summer Series: Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders

Tegel

Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!

This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic … View more
Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!

This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic sour cream and parsnip and potato wedges, this will be the highlight of the barbie. Give them a go this weekend.
Get the recipe

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2548 days ago

Need ideas to keep kids busy over the school holidays? Here's an option

Jo from Wellington United Associated Football Club

Running out of ideas and options to keep your child/ren busy over the school holidays? Here is an option for them.

Wellington United Junior Football is again offering our popular Football School Holiday Programme. This is a great way to kick off the new year, it will be heaps of FUN, learn new … View more
Running out of ideas and options to keep your child/ren busy over the school holidays? Here is an option for them.

Wellington United Junior Football is again offering our popular Football School Holiday Programme. This is a great way to kick off the new year, it will be heaps of FUN, learn new skills and tricks!

The programme on Tuesday 22nd January - Friday 25th January and is open to all players (Girls and Boys) in 7th Grade - 14th Grade regardless of which school or club you play football for. For more information visit our website www.wellingtonunited.org.nz...

2548 days ago

Junior Futsal Programme Term 1

Jo from Wellington United Associated Football Club

Wellington United Junior Football Club is very excited to announce that we are continuing to work with the Samba Futsal Academy to offer a Futsal programme for Term 1 2019.

Futsal is an excellent game to develop players of all abilities football skills and confidence, in a fun environment and … View more
Wellington United Junior Football Club is very excited to announce that we are continuing to work with the Samba Futsal Academy to offer a Futsal programme for Term 1 2019.

Futsal is an excellent game to develop players of all abilities football skills and confidence, in a fun environment and with specialist accredited Futsal coaches. Futsal is suitable for any player, whether they want to get involved in the sport, or simply as a supplement to develop their football skills.

Sessions are held at the Chinese Cultural Centre.

You do not even have to be a member of Wellington United to join in.

For more information please visit our website www.wellingtonunited.org.nz...

2550 days ago

Out riding with your mates this summer?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!

Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and … View more
There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!

Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and plan your stops along the way. If you find yourself ahead of the group slow down and wait for others to catch up. And as always, ride your own ride and stay Shiny Side Up!
Book your on-road coaching

2554 days ago

Does our driving attitude need to change?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Does our attitude toward disability carparks need to change? Stuff Nation contributor Noel Burland thinks so.

He expressed his opinion of the topic after an article appeared on Stuff about a man in Rangiora, who had taken his nine-year-old son who has Cerebral Palsy to the local … View more
Hi neighbours,

Does our attitude toward disability carparks need to change? Stuff Nation contributor Noel Burland thinks so.

He expressed his opinion of the topic after an article appeared on Stuff about a man in Rangiora, who had taken his nine-year-old son who has Cerebral Palsy to the local swimming pool, and found a note on his car that read: "not genuine, shame on you" on his windscreen after he legally had used a disability park outside the pool.

"The person who left the note has quite clearly made an egregious error of judgement, something that may be more common than we realise,
" Burland said.

"That error was the fact that not all disabilities are visible and this person was completely wrong to assume the family weren't entitled to use the park - despite the fact they had the proper disability card displayed on the dashboard of their car."

So we want to hear your opinion on this topic. Have you ever faced a situation like this in your community? Do you think most people understand the rules around disability carparks? Do drivers need to improve their attitudes? Share your thoughts in the replies below.
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2551 days ago

Free kombucha scoby(s), delabelled jars, liquid smoke

Faye from Newtown

Need or would like any of the items have them available for free in Newtown. Liquid smoke is used to give a hint of smokiness in cooking.
Happy New Year 🌰🌱🌳 cheers Faye

Free

2553 days ago

How much do flash jandals cost now?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Jandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've … View moreJandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've seen in the beach boutiques nowadays?

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