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979 days ago

What's On at the National Library - Free events - April 2022

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Kia ora
The National Library is open to the public. Bring your vaccine pass, we look forward to hosting you!
We also have a wide range of talks and presentations available online that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home.
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Te Kupenga: casting a wide net
Chris Szekely and … View more
Kia ora
The National Library is open to the public. Bring your vaccine pass, we look forward to hosting you!
We also have a wide range of talks and presentations available online that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home.
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Te Kupenga: casting a wide net
Chris Szekely and Michael Keith will talk about the book that celebrates the Alexander Turnbull Library’s centenary, ‘Te Kupenga 101 stories of Aotearoa from the Turnbull’, sharing behind-the-scenes commentary on how the stories were selected from Turnbull’s net.
Date: Thursday 24 March 2022
Time: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Being modern: Rita Angus in 20th century Aotearoa

Rita Angus is one of New Zealand’s best-known artists, remarkable for her huge body of work and single-minded devotion to her painting practice. In this talk, Lizzie Bisley will explore the world that Angus lived in, looking at what her work reveals about the social, political and intellectual life of 20th century Aotearoa.
Date: Wednesday 6 April 2022
Time: 12pm to 1pm 
Cost: Free 
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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E oho! Picturing protest and photographing dissent

From scary fairies to Ihumātao solidarity and Kiwi QAnon anti-vaxers: Dylan Owen shares images and stories from his years as a protest photographer.
Date: Thursday 14 April 2022         
Time: 2pm to 3pm 
Cost: Free 
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Connecting to Collections: Exploring oral history collections at the Alexander Turnbull Library

This talk will explore some of the recent additions to the oral history collections at the Alexander Turnbull Library, and offer guidance on searching for oral history materials on the Library’s website and catalogues.
Date: Tuesday 19 April 2022
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online. Register for online talk by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Little curators: Trouble in Paradise edition

Want to keep your rangatahi busy this school holidays but can’t make it to us in person? Sign up for a free activity pack bursting with fun, sent directly to your whare.

Date: Tuesday 19 April 2022 to Friday 29 April 2022                                
Cost: Free 
To take up this opportunity, go to the National Library website
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E oho! Contemporary pursuit of justice for Māori

Hear Māori rights defenders Annette Sykes and Tina Ngata discuss what justice campaigns look and feel like, and what recent events have rallied acts of resistance.
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022         
Time: 12:10pm to 1:30pm 
Cost: Free 
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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E oho! What really happened at the Treaty signing at Pōneke?

Join us on the day that Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed in Pōneke in 1840, and learn more about the Raukawa Moana/Cook Strait sheet of the Treaty from a tangata whenua perspective.
Date: Friday 29 April 2022               
Time: 12:10pm to 1:30pm 
Cost: Free 
Venue: Online or in person, Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium, Lower Ground Floor - no RSVP necessary. Register for online talk by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Wild indigo: Five poets reading the weather

Celebrated Aotearoa poets join current Poet Laureate David Eggleton to explore the spirit of Oceania in our time of climate crises. Join us in person or online for an evening of poetry.
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
Time: 6pm to 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online and in-person. Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium, Lower Ground Floor - no RSVP necessary. Register for online talk by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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979 days ago

Complete set of bedding for single bed

Helen from Brooklyn

Complete set for single bed, hardly used all excellent condition. White duvet cover with blue and green applique and 2 matching cushions. White fitted sheet and pillowcase. Also a single duvet inner and 2 pillows (one feather and down, one polyester) all in good clean condition. Buyer must pick up … View moreComplete set for single bed, hardly used all excellent condition. White duvet cover with blue and green applique and 2 matching cushions. White fitted sheet and pillowcase. Also a single duvet inner and 2 pillows (one feather and down, one polyester) all in good clean condition. Buyer must pick up - Brooklyn

Price: $30

979 days ago

Do you have a great walnut 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 walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.

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

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979 days ago

Genius Uses for Vinegar (That Don't Involve Food)

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

More reasons why you should always have a bottle of vinegar on hand.

There are so many different vinegar uses that it is truly one of the most versatile items in your pantry. From cooking to cleaning to personal care, there are endless home uses for vinegar. In fact, there are very few things … View more
More reasons why you should always have a bottle of vinegar on hand.

There are so many different vinegar uses that it is truly one of the most versatile items in your pantry. From cooking to cleaning to personal care, there are endless home uses for vinegar. In fact, there are very few things you can’t clean with vinegar.

It’s important to note that there are many different types of vinegar and each has its own purpose. Balsamic and red wine vinegar are used mostly for cooking and salad dressing. White vinegar, while edible, is best used for cleaning purposes. Cleaning vinegar is dangerous to ingest and should only be used for that purpose. Apple cider vinegar is one of the most versatile types of vinegar, with just as many culinary uses as cleaning and other purposes.

Here are some genius vinegar uses you might not know about.

Vinegar as All-Purpose Cleaning Spray: Get rid of your chemical cleaning products and use vinegar instead. Mix one-part white vinegar and one part water in an empty spray bottle to clean everything from wood floors to countertops. To make the smell more pleasant, add 10-20 drops of any essential oil. Lemon is a particularly good choice because it helps to cut grease and odours.

Vinegar as Soap Scum Remover: Having trouble scrubbing that tough soap scum off your bathtub or shower doors? Pour some white vinegar or cleaning vinegar on a sponge and wipe. If you still have trouble removing the grime, put a little baking soda on a sponge and add a little more vinegar. It will fizz, making the dirt come up easily.

Vinegar as Clarifying Hair Treatment: If product build-up is making your hair feel oily, skip the clarifying shampoo and DIY your own using, you guessed it, vinegar. Combine one part apple cider vinegar to two parts water in an old shampoo or empty water bottle and shake it up. After shampooing your hair, towel dry and apply the solution evenly from roots to ends. Let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing and conditioning.

Vinegar as Candle Wax Remover: Spilled candle wax is easy to remove with the help of vinegar. Just heat up the wax with a hair dryer and then sop it up with a paper towel. Remove any leftover wax with a paper towel soaked in a solution of half water and half vinegar.

Vinegar as Weed Killer: Stop using chemical weed killers in your garden. Vinegar is better for your family and pets. It’s best to use vinegar that has high acidity, such as Pure 20% Vinegar ($23; amazon.com), to apply to weeded areas. You can also combine a gallon of white vinegar with a cup of salt and a tablespoon of dish soap. Mix well and apply to the area.

Vinegar as Flea Spray for Your Pet: Want to treat Fido or Fluffy’s fleas naturally? After shampooing, apply a mixture using one part water to one part apple cider vinegar on your pet’s coat to create an unpleasant environment for fleas to live.

Vinegar as Carpet Stain Remover: Vinegar can help lift odours and get stains out of carpet. Soak the stain with white vinegar, and then sprinkle on some baking soda until the solution fizzes. Wait a few minutes for the stain to absorb and then vacuum up the powder. If the odour is bothersome, apply a drop or two of essential oil over the vinegar.

Vinegar as Stainless Steel Cleaner: No need to buy anything special to make your fridge shine. Spray undiluted white vinegar on stainless steel or chrome, then buff off with a polishing cloth.

Vinegar as Showerhead Cleaner: If your shower spray isn’t what it used to be, it could be clogged with minerals and gunk. Fill a plastic bag with vinegar and secure it over the showerhead using tape or rubber bands. Wait at least two hours and then run the water for a few minutes through the showerhead before using. You can also remove the showerhead and submerge it in the vinegar instead. Rinse off before reattaching.

Vinegar as Sweater Fluffer: Fluff up wool sweaters by adding a few capfuls of vinegar to the rinse cycle.

Vinegar as Garbage Disposal Deodorizer: To deodorize a garbage disposal, make vinegar ice cubes and feed them down the disposal. After grinding, run cold water through the drain.

More: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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979 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

I love our way of life
I started dieting when I was 12 years old. I wasn’t overweight but I felt pudgy and I wanted a new boy at school to like me. Somehow, I obtained a calorie counting book and quickly memorized it. Each day, I tried hard to reach my goal of eating a certain number of … View more
I love our way of life
I started dieting when I was 12 years old. I wasn’t overweight but I felt pudgy and I wanted a new boy at school to like me. Somehow, I obtained a calorie counting book and quickly memorized it. Each day, I tried hard to reach my goal of eating a certain number of calories. It was well below what I needed to eat as a growing child, but I didn’t see it that way at the time. I just wanted to get rid of my squishy stomach and eat a little less.

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980 days ago

Kiwis spend over $2.6 billion on gambling

The Team from PGF Services - Wellington

New data released by the Department of Internal Affairs shows that Kiwis spent over $2.6 billion on the four types of gambling in the 2020/21 financial year. The overall spend is the highest it has been in five years.

The Government announced last week that they will be reviewing the … View more
New data released by the Department of Internal Affairs shows that Kiwis spent over $2.6 billion on the four types of gambling in the 2020/21 financial year. The overall spend is the highest it has been in five years.

The Government announced last week that they will be reviewing the regulations for harm minimisation for Class 4 gambling machines (pokies). Make sure to have your say!

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980 days ago

World Poetry Day

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

In 1999, World Poetry Day was introduced, with the aim of promoting the reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry around the world.

It is an opportunity to appreciate the power of poetry and how it can capture the creative spirit of the human mind.

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983 days ago

Pet of the Day: Max and Billie Jean

Reporter Community News

Karren Davenport from Masterton is the proud mum of two news kittens, Max and Billie Jean.
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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982 days ago

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!

Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.

Apply now.
Find out more

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984 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Where is this and have you ever been there?

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982 days ago

Queen bed mattress and base

Gen from Brooklyn

Sleepyhead support-a-pedic queen mattress and base. Comes with 6 legs that screw into the base. It is in used condition but a very good mattress to sleep on - both comfortable and firm. Rope hand holds on the sides for easy carrying. Level access for collection. With renovations we need the space … View moreSleepyhead support-a-pedic queen mattress and base. Comes with 6 legs that screw into the base. It is in used condition but a very good mattress to sleep on - both comfortable and firm. Rope hand holds on the sides for easy carrying. Level access for collection. With renovations we need the space ASAP so this spare bed is free.

Please call Gen 021764436.

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984 days ago

Poll: Are you ready to travel overseas?

Reporter Community News

Bali, Sydney, London or Paris. With travel restrictions starting to ease, is it time to start thinking about heading overseas?
Tell us what you think and if you are heading overseas, where are you thinking of going?
Remember if you do not want your comments used by Stuff, please put NFP.

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Are you ready to travel overseas?
  • 32.3% Yes, I am keen
    32.3% Complete
  • 28.3% No, too risky
    28.3% Complete
  • 39.3% It is too early to know if it is safe
    39.3% Complete
628 votes
982 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a renovated 1960's family home, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic views. This gorgeous Maungaraki home is for sale with Team Atwill from Ray White.
Check it out in today's edition of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
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Our House of the Week this week is a renovated 1960's family home, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic views. This gorgeous Maungaraki home is for sale with Team Atwill from Ray White.
Check it out in today's edition of Homed.

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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983 days ago

Rocking chair refresh

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Refresh and restore a beautiful old rocking chair with a simple but stylish new look with Resene Enamacryl.

Find out how to create your own.

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985 days ago

Nocturnal Feline issues

Pauline from Mount Victoria

Hi Neighbours
I am just putting my feelers out here on behalf of my boy Billy the Cat in the hope someone might be able to help me understand the Cat dynamics in the neighbourhood by night
Yesterday Billy had a urgent vet trip after his chin was bitten open and he had significant blood loss
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Hi Neighbours
I am just putting my feelers out here on behalf of my boy Billy the Cat in the hope someone might be able to help me understand the Cat dynamics in the neighbourhood by night
Yesterday Billy had a urgent vet trip after his chin was bitten open and he had significant blood loss
Thanks so much to Brooklyn Vets they popped him into surgery straight away and he is recovering at home today
Vet and staff were amazing
Reason I am posting is while in the past wasn't as significant as yesterday Billy has been hurt in the same place 3 times now within the last year and always warranted Vet
I accept has always been my choice to allow him outside by night but I think those nights are over as something out there is giving him the bash on multiple occasions recently
I am just wondering if nearby neighbours have had any issues re same with your cats
Me and Billy have been locals for 12 years now and I don't feel he is safe by night anymore
There are obviously bullies in the neighbourhood
And there is considerable constant transition with non residents moving in and out
How do we keep our Pets Safe by night without locking them in
I guess I know that answer I just wonder if anyone close to my address has had any issues to
Appears the nocturnal cat wars are on the increase and injuries all cost money but more so emotional with one's cat being hurt
I am obviously human so I will be the first one to say I don't believe that Billy is a bully but things just seem on the increase with Cat fights
Any advice would be much appreciated
Kind Regards
Pauline and Billy

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