Takapu Valley, Wellington

885 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even … View more
Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even shutter their eyes in extreme conditions to protect their eyes while flying or diving. Apparently we used to have them too - the pink blob in the inner corner of our eyes is a vestigial membrane. I suppose we evolved out of needing them - still they might have been handy the other day when I was trying to take photos on the beach during a gale. Pūkeko/purple swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) at Waimanu Lagoon."

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882 days ago

Toyota Toyoace light truck

Ted from Normandale

2001, 25,000Km's, 5 speed manual, 1250Kg load capacity, petrol engine (no RUC required), drive on a car licence, brilliant condition.
For more information call Ted, 029 939 3232 RMVT

Price: $19,995

882 days ago

Old Lower Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

George Douglas McEwen carrier and Coal Merchant 1866 Taita -1939 Petone Lower Hutt NZ.
Son of Peter Cooper McEwen 1843 Taita-1915 Petone died Dunedin NZ married Sarah Daysh 1844 Taita-1930 Petone.
Early Settlers of THE Hutt.

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883 days ago

OLD Lower Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

Upper Hutt.

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884 days ago

Coconut graters

Aimy from Churton Park

Four coconut graters for sale, have only used one, the other 3 are brand new.
From a pet free and smoke free home.
Retails for over $80
$25 for all 4
To be collected
PM if you are interested

Price: $25

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884 days ago

Old Lower Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

Well dressed for a day at the beach.
Wellington Anniversary Day at Worser Bay Wellington NZ>

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884 days ago

Fried Chicken or War Goddesses?

Stuff

As partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried … View moreAs partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried Chicken Festival.

Flights included for those out of Auckland.
Enter now

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885 days ago

Old Lower Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

WW2 Wellington.

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885 days ago

Happy Matariki - Open, 130 Main Road Tawa

The Team from

Happy to celebrate 1st year Matariki national holidays in the year we also 1st opened our Cafe! 130 Main Road Tawa. Come check out our initial All Day Menu (this continues to morph so follow us on Facebook & Instagram to get posted).

885 days ago

Switch to Snapper for Johnsonville line

Metlink

From 1 July 2022, Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets to Johnsonville will no longer be sold by Metlink ticket offices or retailers.

You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with cash.
Know more

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886 days ago

Hockey Skills Clinic - Tawa College Fundraiser

Joanne from Tawa

Hockey skills clinic for children from year 3 to year 8

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886 days ago

Do you have a great tamarillo recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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886 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
Share now

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886 days ago

Old Lower Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

Cable Car Lane Wellington.

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887 days ago

Old Lower Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

Close up of the OLD Post Office building corner of Laings Road and High Street.

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