Ascot Park, Porirua

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1392 days ago

1000 piece Jigsaws

Jenny from Titahi Bay

The puzzles are complete. $5 each.


Country Cottages - Eastnor Cottage.
Aristodogs - Bull Mastiff.
Great Paintings - Winter Landscape by Pieter Brueghel the younger. Still in the cellophane wrapping.
Wasgij 8 - High Tide.
The Postman's Round - Post for the blacksmith.
Kinship - … View more
The puzzles are complete. $5 each.


Country Cottages - Eastnor Cottage.
Aristodogs - Bull Mastiff.
Great Paintings - Winter Landscape by Pieter Brueghel the younger. Still in the cellophane wrapping.
Wasgij 8 - High Tide.
The Postman's Round - Post for the blacksmith.
Kinship - Easter Egg Hunt.

Classic Treasures - Two Puppies.
Waddingtons - Cottage near Ringwood, England.
Holdson - Christchurch Arts Centre (before the quake).


And one 500 piece puzzle:
Summer Times - Provencal House.

Negotiable

1392 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View more
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
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1393 days ago

Tātou Rohe - Our Region

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

The latest issue of Tō Tātou Rohe – Our Region is out! This mail-out features bite-sized stories about what’s been happening in our region, and what’s coming up.

Read it here: bit.ly...

If you’d like to subscribe, visit our website: www.gw.govt.nz...

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1393 days ago

Celebrate arts and culture in Wellington!

The Playground

Two months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative … View moreTwo months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative organisations.

Head into town and discover award-winning performance in the places you least expect it: dance on the Cable Car? Cabaret at crosswalks? What about opera sung from balconies? Try a different kind of weekend and see what you find with this jam packed selection of family-friendly performance throughout February and March.
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1394 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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1394 days ago

Whitby Collegiate OPEN DAY - Sunday 14 March, 11am-1pm

Whitby Collegiate

These are the years that set students up for life and this is the school that can do that.
We’re the first co-educational, independent school in the Wellington region for Years 7-13.
We believe in small classes, big thinking, individual attention and collective responsibility - all focused on … View more
These are the years that set students up for life and this is the school that can do that.
We’re the first co-educational, independent school in the Wellington region for Years 7-13.
We believe in small classes, big thinking, individual attention and collective responsibility - all focused on helping children be the very best that they can be, in every aspect of their lives.
We’d be delighted to show you our school and tell you more in person.
To register for our next open day visit our website or give us a call.
whitbycollegiate.school.nz | Ph: 04 234 1070

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1396 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

You will all recognise who this is but who knows the history of this picture taken at Wellington Airport?

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1394 days ago

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View more
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1395 days ago

Voices in the Wind choir starts up for 2021

Eric from Ranui

Come and join us on an open invitation night, Wednesday 17 February, as we start a really exciting programme of music for 2021! See attachments for more details.

Promotion Sheet for 2021.pdf Download View

1401 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
1396 days ago

Are you a Tradie? Do you want more business?

The Team from Web Infinity NZ

We specialise in getting more customers for Tradies.
Find out more here: webinfinity.nz...

1396 days ago

Plimmerton Rotary supports Mary Potter Hospice.

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

President Bill presented Donna Gray with $7500 raised at our recent Golf Tournament organised by Chris Garrett and supported by many of our members. Donna explained how valuable this donation is to the Hospice which helped about 900 people and their families last year.
An email this morning from … View more
President Bill presented Donna Gray with $7500 raised at our recent Golf Tournament organised by Chris Garrett and supported by many of our members. Donna explained how valuable this donation is to the Hospice which helped about 900 people and their families last year.
An email this morning from Phillip Harris, their Senior Fundraiser said, "Thank you again for your support of Mary Potter Hospice. I hope it all went really well last night at the meeting and I trust Donna gave a wonderful speech about the Hospice. I hope to be back in touch soon and will invite you over to Te Whare Rānui for a look around."

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1396 days ago

Adrenalin Forest

Isaac from Adrenalin Forest Wellington

With the weather looking good for the weekend, be sure to book an adventure at Adrenalin Forest.

1396 days ago

Have you ever tasted Thyme Honey?

Rod from Hive World Honey

Thyme honey is produced when bees gather nectar from the thyme flower that grows wild in the Central South Island region. It was brought to New Zealand by gold miners in the 1880's as a medicinal plant and as a herb. It is a member of the mint family and the flavour and aroma is herbal, … View moreThyme honey is produced when bees gather nectar from the thyme flower that grows wild in the Central South Island region. It was brought to New Zealand by gold miners in the 1880's as a medicinal plant and as a herb. It is a member of the mint family and the flavour and aroma is herbal, pungent, and distinctive.
Benefits of Thyme honey are -
A powerful antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory properties
Cough suppressant
Healing properties
Anti allergenic

Call in to our shop at 16 Wall Place Porirua and try a free tasting.

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1396 days ago

Join us this Waitangi Day in Porirua

Porirua City Council

Food, music and activities for all the whānau – some of the key ingredients that make an amazing day out will be in abundance as we mark Waitangi Day in Porirua.

The event, one of New Zealand’s largest, will be held on 6 February, 11am–4pm at Te Rauparaha Park. Local performance … View more
Food, music and activities for all the whānau – some of the key ingredients that make an amazing day out will be in abundance as we mark Waitangi Day in Porirua.

The event, one of New Zealand’s largest, will be held on 6 February, 11am–4pm at Te Rauparaha Park. Local performance favourites such as Ainslie Allen, The Mitis and Aotea College’s barbershop will be featuring on the main stage, before headliner Sammy J at 2.15pm.

There will be more than 20 food options, with food trucks alongside the park, offering everything from Kiwi staples to spicy offerings to satisfy your puku.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own reusable coffee cups and food containers. Waka tours from Toa Waka Ama are back, giving people a chance to get out on Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour.

Free buses will run people from Te Rauparaha Park down to Onepoto Jetty.

Capital E, Awesome Bounce, a Lego exhibition and much more will keep enthusiastic tamariki entertained inside Te Rauparaha Arena. Entry to Arena Aquatics is by gold coin donation and there will be all day fun activities and a pool party, 4.30-6.30pm.

At Pātaka, there will be a mini crafts market, performances, whānau fun and free tours of the Whiti Te Rā! – the Story of Ngāti Toa Rangatira exhibition.

See the front page of the Council website for more info. poriruacity.govt.nz

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Visit: poriruacity.govt.nz Call: (04) 237 5089
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