Ascot Park, Porirua

1237 days ago

Homeowners - eligible for a free home energy assessment.

Sustainability Trust

Are your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?

Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?

The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy … View more
Are your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?

Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?

The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy a home feels and how well it functions.

That's why Wellington City Council in partnership with us (Sustainability Trust) offer free personalised home energy plans specific to your home. The end goal is to arm you with the information you need to create a warm, dry, healthier home. You can even find out if your home is EV or solar ready.

This is a completely free service for homeowners in Wellington City.

Book your free home energy assessment today.
Find out more

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1239 days ago

Urgently needing help with local at risk colony

Duane from Porirua City Centre

Many of these cats I believe are lost loved family members awaiting to trap & chip check, some witnessed dumped, many pedigree cats dumped after used for money making litters, some have just followed their noses to food source that's soon to no longer be provided for them :( pest control … View moreMany of these cats I believe are lost loved family members awaiting to trap & chip check, some witnessed dumped, many pedigree cats dumped after used for money making litters, some have just followed their noses to food source that's soon to no longer be provided for them :( pest control have been spoke with to 'get rid of them all' this would not allow any reuniting, let alone a devastating end to the struggle they have already all had. Each cat is going to average a cost of $300 each, could well be alot more for some that may be sick or have injuries. I have 15 of these cats & kittens already in the short time since I was alerted to them. Please help enable us to get the lot b4 it's to late, every dollar counts more than you'd realise, thankyou :)

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1238 days ago

Push further, defy expectations!

No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
Learn more

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1247 days ago

Feathered Friend Friday

Reporter Community News

This week we feature a stunning close-up but what type of bird is it?
The photo was supplied by Andrew Gorrie.

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1241 days ago

Ready to Adopt - KittyCat Rescue

Sarah from Titahi Bay

I came across these 2 lovely Boys up for adoption, not the right time for us but thought it is worth sharing the information. (just look at the markings!)

KittyCat Rescue Wairarapa invites you to meet two adorable young tabby brothers up for adoption in the Porirua area. To learn more about them, … View more
I came across these 2 lovely Boys up for adoption, not the right time for us but thought it is worth sharing the information. (just look at the markings!)

KittyCat Rescue Wairarapa invites you to meet two adorable young tabby brothers up for adoption in the Porirua area. To learn more about them, check them out on TradeMe: www.trademe.co.nz... and, if you’re keen to meet them, email: Kittycatrehoming@gmail.com or phone: 0204 335 463

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1240 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Reporter Community News

This weeks contribution is from Louise Thomas.

"When I was young I didn’t like the boatsheds. To my eye they looked derelict and unkempt – a hotchpotch of too bright clashing colours, and all of them peeling to reveal bleached wood underneath. They reminded me of my Nana’s crocheted … View more
This weeks contribution is from Louise Thomas.

"When I was young I didn’t like the boatsheds. To my eye they looked derelict and unkempt – a hotchpotch of too bright clashing colours, and all of them peeling to reveal bleached wood underneath. They reminded me of my Nana’s crocheted rugs with frayed threads and darned patches. I liked things shining, new, and squared away. Anything else smacked of some sort of failure, either of duty or poverty.
Now that I’m older, and not untouched by time myself, I realise that decay is inevitable, and, more importantly, there is texture and beauty in it. The sea, like life, can be a rough place. The winds carry salt and sand, storm surges leave marks and baggage piled around the high tide mark, sometimes spilling over onto the little docks. But in this flotsam, rotting seaweed, silt, and tangled tree branches are a million little bugs, fish, and crabs – a roiling primordial soup seasoned with iodine and salt and feasted on by the birds. Nothing is lost - just transformed. Sacred kingfisher/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus) catching the light at the Hutt Estuary boatsheds, Hikoikoi Reserve, Lower Hutt."

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1240 days ago

Paint a cute cane basket

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Bring some ordinary storage baskets to life using a few Resene testpots of Resene Nero, Resene Glamour Puss and Resene White and some leafy house plants!

Find out how to create your own.

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1240 days ago

Views sought on northern Kenepuru roading improvements

Reporter Community News

Community input is being sought on a series of road and safety improvements planned for the northern Kenepuru area, Porirua.
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker welcomed the improvements designed to help manage the traffic growth anticipated from the opening of Transmission Gully and from other developments … View more
Community input is being sought on a series of road and safety improvements planned for the northern Kenepuru area, Porirua.
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker welcomed the improvements designed to help manage the traffic growth anticipated from the opening of Transmission Gully and from other developments in the area.
"These initiatives will make it easier and safer for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists to access businesses, Kenepuru Landing, Summerset Retirement Village, Bishop Viard College and the city centre," she said.
A drop-in session will be held on Thursday 15 July between 5pm - 7pm, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 16 Kenepuru Drive. The main projects up for discussion are:
* Kenepuru Drive new intersections with Lyttelton Ave and Lower Main Drive
* Lower Main Drive to Ferry Place footpath (including the Lyttelton Ave/Walton Leigh Ave intersection upgrade)

1242 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

What is going on in this picture?

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1241 days ago

Please Donate

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Wellington

At the Graeme Dingle Foundation we empower tamariki and rangatahi to overcome life's obstacles. Our programmes build resilience and open young eyes to new possibilities.

Please donate today.

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1242 days ago

FREE ARMCHAIR - must be picked up today or tomorrow

Alex from Titahi Bay

Ripped sides (dog chewed it) Be a great chair for a rumpus room!

Free to whoever can pick it up

Free

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1242 days ago

Portable dual AC and Heater unit + Wi-Fi

Michael from Whitby

Arlet Portable dual AC and Heater unit. 3.3kW cooling and 2.9kW heating power. Also includes fan and dehumidification settings.

Purchased 28/11/2020 for $500 and is still working great, but we are moving and cannot bring it with us.

Includes Wi-Fi connectivity, remote control, and all original … View more
Arlet Portable dual AC and Heater unit. 3.3kW cooling and 2.9kW heating power. Also includes fan and dehumidification settings.

Purchased 28/11/2020 for $500 and is still working great, but we are moving and cannot bring it with us.

Includes Wi-Fi connectivity, remote control, and all original parts, manuals, and receipt.

Item is in Whitby, Porirua

Price: $350

1243 days ago

Help wanted for medical story

Reporter Community News

Has your baby been impacted by RSV? We want to hear from you. The Dominion Post is looking to hear from Wellington parents about their infant's experiences of RSV - a virus which causes infections in infant lungs and respiratory tracts. If you are keen to tell your story, please email senior … View moreHas your baby been impacted by RSV? We want to hear from you. The Dominion Post is looking to hear from Wellington parents about their infant's experiences of RSV - a virus which causes infections in infant lungs and respiratory tracts. If you are keen to tell your story, please email senior reporter Katarina Williams at katarina.williams@stuff.co.nz with your name and contact details.

1243 days ago

Mana College cousins picked for Steven Adams basketball camp

Reporter Community News

Three cousins from Mana College have been selected from among the best secondary school basketballers in the country to attend the Steven Adams High School Invitational Camp.
Year 13’s Nathaniel Salmon, Levi Ware and Kawharu Hippolite all agreed they were excited to take part in the fourth annual… View more
Three cousins from Mana College have been selected from among the best secondary school basketballers in the country to attend the Steven Adams High School Invitational Camp.
Year 13’s Nathaniel Salmon, Levi Ware and Kawharu Hippolite all agreed they were excited to take part in the fourth annual camp.
All three boys were proud Mana College students, and it meant a lot to them to represent the school at such a prestigious event.

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1243 days ago

FREE TALL BOY - must pick up today or tomorrow

Alex from Titahi Bay

This is free, needs fixing - falling apart a bit. Probably fine for someone who’s good at fixing things!

The bedside table is also free to take - also falling apart (the top comes off)

Free

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