Wadestown, Wellington

1428 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Smokey

Reporter Community News

Smokey is a rehomed cat who is loving his new life with his happy new owner.
“He is really relaxed now, loves purring and is extremely happy, although is still on guard with unfamiliar noises. Smokey started off being quite afraid of most things, but now is a well-behaved cat who is newly … View more
Smokey is a rehomed cat who is loving his new life with his happy new owner.
“He is really relaxed now, loves purring and is extremely happy, although is still on guard with unfamiliar noises. Smokey started off being quite afraid of most things, but now is a well-behaved cat who is newly learning to use his scratching post, rather than a carpet! Smokey loves routine and "helps" people by sitting in their laps when they are trying to work or type. He has become an integral part of a piano teaching studio and loves both music and all the students.”

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1426 days ago

Is it safe to swim?

Reporter Community News

Summer is a great time to enjoy our coast and waterways, but it pays to check first to see if the water is safe to swim in.

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1426 days ago

The rare but impressive yellow pōhutukawa

Reporter Community News

Thank-you to everybody who came forward with tips on yellow pōhutukawa. There are certainly more in the region than many people realise.

1426 days ago

Your 2021 Challenge!

Kelly from Karori

Do you like to help people?

Are you an empathetic listener?

Are you looking for a new purpose in 2021?

If so, you could you be a volunteer with Samaritans!
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Do you like to help people?

Are you an empathetic listener?

Are you looking for a new purpose in 2021?

If so, you could you be a volunteer with Samaritans!

Join us for an obligation free INFORMATION SESSION to find out about Samaritans and what we do for our community

Venue: Samaritans, in the crypt of St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Hill Street, Thorndon

Date(s): Saturday 16 January AT 2pm OR

Thursday 11 February at 6pm

RSVP: kellywright41p@gmail.com to register or for more information

1431 days ago

Did you feel the shake this morning?

Reporter Community News

There was a short but quite intense earthquake this morning, centred near Upper Hutt. Did you feel it?

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1427 days ago

Happy 2021 from NVE!!

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

Happy 2021! From the NVE family & staff to yours, we wish you all the best for the new year.

NVE will reopen for regular business hours tomorrow, January 5, 2021. Email or give us a call to discuss how we can help with any repairs, installs, or projects!

#HappyNewYear #2021 #tradiesNZ … View more
Happy 2021! From the NVE family & staff to yours, we wish you all the best for the new year.

NVE will reopen for regular business hours tomorrow, January 5, 2021. Email or give us a call to discuss how we can help with any repairs, installs, or projects!

#HappyNewYear #2021 #tradiesNZ #NZTradies #nzgasfitters #nzplumbers #plumbing #heating #plumbingservices #plumbingservices #plumbinglife #drainage #homeimprovement #roofing #drains #nzdrainlayers #supportlocal #nzowned #localbusiness #HappyHolidays #nveplumbing #nvegasfitting #nveroofing #nvedrainlaying #nvecentralheating #nverenovations #GratefulForOurTeam #FamilyOwned

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1427 days ago

Free fill

Colin from Wilton

I have approx 1 cubic metre of fill - 2/3 needing shovelled up and 1/3 in containers. Mostly soil/clay/stones.
So you'd need to shovel and load it into your vehicle.
Message me if you'd like it. It's in Johnsonville.

Free

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1427 days ago

Punching ball

John from Northland

Adjustable height punching ball, unboxed and assembled but not used since purchase.

Base fills with water for stability

Pickup only

Free

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1427 days ago

Protecting your home from fires

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

1. Check your smoke alarms
Smoke alarms provide an early warning in case of a fire inside your home. Traditional alarms beep when they detect smoke or fire, while smart detectors also send an alert to your phone. There should be a smoke detector in every room in your house except bathrooms, for … View more
1. Check your smoke alarms
Smoke alarms provide an early warning in case of a fire inside your home. Traditional alarms beep when they detect smoke or fire, while smart detectors also send an alert to your phone. There should be a smoke detector in every room in your house except bathrooms, for maximum protection. You also need one in the hallway between the living area and bedrooms.
Crucially, you are highly advised to test your smoke alarms at least once a year to ensure they still work. You are four times more likely to die in a house fire without a functioning smoke alarm!

2. Get a fire extinguisher
Having a fire extinguisher handy can make the difference between a small kitchen mishap that was successfully contained, and the house literally burning down. There are different types of fire extinguisher, classified according to the kind of fire they’re designed to tackle. Make sure you are aware of what the differences are and how to use each one in an emergency situation. A typical home extinguisher should have an ABC rating:
• Class A – combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, household rubbish, most plastics
• Class B – flammable liquids, solvents, oil, petrol, paints and lacquers
• Class C – gases including methane, propane, hydrogen, acetylene and natural gas
• Class D – combustible metals including magnesium and aluminium swarf
• Class E – Electrical fires
• Class F – chip pan fires, as an alternative to a fire blanket

3. Create a fire stopping landscape
A fire originating from outside, such as a wildfire, is best thwarted by preventing it from reaching your house in the first place. You can use landscape gardening design to slow down or stop the spread of fire towards your home, by adhering to these tips:
• Use hard landscaping such as concrete, stone or gravel around the house
• Clear any dry vegetation from around the home, particularly in the summer
• Use fire resistant plants such as lavender and honeysuckle for soft landscaping, and spread them out, to slow down fire and stop it from spreading
• Keep outdoor plants well watered during the summer months. Lush green planting is less likely to burn.

4. Use fire retardant materials
Let’s start with building materials; some are more vulnerable to fire than others. Using fire retardant alternatives and fireproofing your interiors are good first lines of defence against a potentially serious tragedy. Make the changes when you are refurbishing or redecorating your home. The Building.govt.nz website has a comprehensive list of everything you can do to help prevention of fire occurring. Designing for fire can also be designing for sustainability which is without a doubt a win-win!

When it comes to materials, concrete panels, stucco or brick for exterior walls, steel framing for windows and concrete or metal for roofing are all good choices. Fire retardant paint is also a good idea. For decking, concrete, tiles, stone or brick are better than wood.

Inside your home, choose fire resistant curtains and upholstery fabrics. Additional flameproofing can also be administered to your existing home fabrics and upholstered furniture in situ. Curtain Clean can service your existing upholstery anywhere in the country. Call us on 0800 579 0501 for prices and to find out more.

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1441 days ago

Summer City kicks off with a bang this New Year’s Eve

Seamus Boyer from Wellington City Council

Kia ora Pōneke!

Wellington City Council’s jam-packed Summer City programme kicks off this New Year’s Eve, and with events and activities happening all over the capital there’s something for everyone.

Check out all the info here: wellington.govt.nz...

#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke … View more
Kia ora Pōneke!

Wellington City Council’s jam-packed Summer City programme kicks off this New Year’s Eve, and with events and activities happening all over the capital there’s something for everyone.

Check out all the info here: wellington.govt.nz...

#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke #MeriKirihimete

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1429 days ago

Pets of the Day: Jack and Lily

Reporter Community News

A bonus this week, Jack the cat and Lily the Maltese Sydney Silkie cross.

Jack belongs to Catrina Nicholson.
"Jack is seven years old and we have had him for under two months now. I put out a post asking if anyone was trying to find a home for a cat they could no longer take care of. So we… View more
A bonus this week, Jack the cat and Lily the Maltese Sydney Silkie cross.

Jack belongs to Catrina Nicholson.
"Jack is seven years old and we have had him for under two months now. I put out a post asking if anyone was trying to find a home for a cat they could no longer take care of. So we had two on the day we went to see them. And we went for this boy Jack, settled in so fast."

Lily belongs to John and Virginia Francis, from Paraparaumu.
"Our Lily is a Maltese Sydney Silkie cross. At 17 months she is fully grown at 3kg. Loves meeting children and other small dogs."

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.

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1428 days ago

Double Size Bed (Mattress + Frame) Available for Pick-up

Shishir from Wadestown

Hey,

I've got a spare bed (frame + mattress) available for pick-up if someone's keen. A few caveats (and solutions) below:
1. House is down 'a couple' of stairs - I'm willing to help though to get it up to the pick-up truck/ute.
2. I bought it with its broken leg … View more
Hey,

I've got a spare bed (frame + mattress) available for pick-up if someone's keen. A few caveats (and solutions) below:
1. House is down 'a couple' of stairs - I'm willing to help though to get it up to the pick-up truck/ute.
2. I bought it with its broken leg (hasn't been a problem for me really; refer picture).
3. Everything's clean and free of any damage whatsoever (apart from the leg thing).

I'm giving it away because I need more space in my bedroom. I'll probably end up buying a smaller size bed for myself. Contact on number below.

Thanks
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0221886606

Free

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1428 days ago

Bell's Track Working group.

Des from Ngaio

Latest up date Bell's Track working group
First working bee of the year Sunday 3rd meeting 10.30 am end of Awarua Street and every Tuesday 11 am Awarua Street Station.
Garden gloves essential mostly weeding.

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1428 days ago

3 x stools

Amanda from Khandallah

3 x stools in pretty good condition free for pick up.

Free

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1429 days ago

NOW SOLD - Bosch Random Orbital Sander 350 Watt

Patricia from Wilton

Used 1 time only! Selling for $100 - Includes 2.5 unused sanding sheets packs - $10 pack new.
$139 new price for the sander.
Selling as we are moving.

"The random orbit motion plus rotation ensures good quality sanding and high sanding performance even when polishing. Built in dust … View more
Used 1 time only! Selling for $100 - Includes 2.5 unused sanding sheets packs - $10 pack new.
$139 new price for the sander.
Selling as we are moving.

"The random orbit motion plus rotation ensures good quality sanding and high sanding performance even when polishing. Built in dust extraction element that sucks the dust directly into the micro filter box which comes with the tool. High durability derived from the new white plate and improved adhesion of sanding sheets. Provides versatility with two different hardness types of sanding plates - middle hard and soft. | Bosch Random Orbital Sander 350 Watt Green and Black by Mitre 10.Variable speed rate: 4,000 to 21,200 opm.
Powerful and robust random orbit sander: the compact design provides optimum handling and makes work easier.
Optimised ergonomics with auxiliary handle for perfect handling and smooth guidance.
Easy fitting of the sanding paper thanks to Paper Assistant.

Price: $100

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