Ascot Park, Porirua

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577 days ago

Watermelon light stand

Rosie from Titahi Bay

Hardly been used, still in great condition

Price: $10

578 days ago

Trust a farmer to give us their opinion.

PGG Wrightson

The new range of Line7 performance workwear has been designed, developed and tested by you – New Zealand farmers. We asked, listened, and collaborated directly with farmers in the making of this gear. We tested and re-tested in on-farm environments. We re-engineered what farming workwear can be … View moreThe new range of Line7 performance workwear has been designed, developed and tested by you – New Zealand farmers. We asked, listened, and collaborated directly with farmers in the making of this gear. We tested and re-tested in on-farm environments. We re-engineered what farming workwear can be with your needs front of mind. We brought our decades of experience creating world-class performance gear. Add to that a legacy of Kiwi innovation, a challenger spirit and a practical attitude that’s been part of Line 7 since we started back in 1963.

Every detail has been reviewed and refined – without overlooking the obvious. Breathable, flexible, functional and comfortable, while still being supremely durable and waterproof. Made to fit farmers of all shapes and sizes, with a dedicated range for women. Built to last, and last a bit longer still, with an included repair kit that means you can fix it up quickly yourself.

Now take it out there, try it on and put it to the test. Wear it out and wear it again. We’re pretty damn confident you won’t be disappointed.
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579 days ago

Dog Kennel made from reclaimed wood

Sophie from Titahi Bay

We are downsizing and needing to remove a hole bunch of stuff, including this dog kennel! Madefrom heat treated wooden pallets. Jeep it as is or paint it to any colour you like! Flick me a message here or on 022 150 2781 if you're interested!

Price: $30

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579 days ago

Freezer - as is

Sophie from Titahi Bay

We are downsizing and needing to remove a hole bunch of stuff, including this freezer! Works just fine other than that the door needs a little care when being shut amd could do with a good clean. Flick me a message here or on 022 150 2781 if you're interested!

Price: $50

580 days ago

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The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Make the most of your open shelves with a refresh using Resene paints.

Find out how to bring out the best in your shelves with this easy to follow advice.

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580 days ago

Financial terms to protect you

The Team from

When you move into a Ryman village, the last thing you want to think about are your finances. From the day you move in, you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

Ryman offers several Peace of Mind Guarantees, each one is designed to help … View more
When you move into a Ryman village, the last thing you want to think about are your finances. From the day you move in, you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

Ryman offers several Peace of Mind Guarantees, each one is designed to help you feel confident and secure in your decision to move to a Ryman village. With financial certainty you can focus on enjoying the exciting everyday of life.
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580 days ago

How do bees make honey from flowers?

Rod from Hive World Honey

Bees collect nectar (sucrose) from flowers and with secretions convert it into glucose and fructose. It is then dehydrated to 17% moisture content or less.
Our raw honey is on tap at 16 Wall Place Porirua.

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584 days ago

What does Anzac day mean to you?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your … View more
On Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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582 days ago

Graeme Jupp, talks Titanic

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

This week’s speaker was Graeme Jupp, who is a professional cartographer and appears to spend every waking minute thinking about the ill-fated ‘Titanic’.
Graeme’s talk was fascinating. It would be an understatement to call him a Titanic enthusiast. He owns more than 650 books on the … View more
This week’s speaker was Graeme Jupp, who is a professional cartographer and appears to spend every waking minute thinking about the ill-fated ‘Titanic’.
Graeme’s talk was fascinating. It would be an understatement to call him a Titanic enthusiast. He owns more than 650 books on the subject, and has visited museums and memorials and consulted experts and fellow enthusiasts all over the world.
He has written an e-book from a new angle - a 366-day calendar of events relevant to the design, launch, sinking and its aftermath.
Why has the Titanic caught the popular imagination and remained an alluring subject to so many people ever since it sank? It was not, after all, the world’s worst maritime disaster. If you Google ‘Titanic’ it will produce over 64 million hits!
Graeme offered some reasons. It has been the subject of popular films; it raises some interesting issues for engineers; there were numerous famous people on the passenger list; there are bitter controversies surrounding the rescue of the passengers and crew, and interest was rekindled when the wreck was discovered and explored in 1987.
There is thus a mixture of scandal, rumour, celebrity, catastrophe, heroism, official failures and technical hubris which has proved irresistible.
Graeme chose not to market his book but has made it available as a free PDF on the internet. He explained that it contains material, especially images, which are subject to copyright and which have been freely given on the understanding they would not be exploited commercially.
Note: You can access Graeme’s E-book here

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583 days ago

Argentine Tango Therapy

Ian from Paremata

If you love to dance try Argentine Tango the ultimate partner dance.
Great exercise to keep the mind and body active. We welcome all dancers especially those who are physically challenged.
New classes starting May 15 2023 Mondays 10.30 am at Extreme Dance Studios Paremata
$5 for a 60 min class.
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If you love to dance try Argentine Tango the ultimate partner dance.
Great exercise to keep the mind and body active. We welcome all dancers especially those who are physically challenged.
New classes starting May 15 2023 Mondays 10.30 am at Extreme Dance Studios Paremata
$5 for a 60 min class.
Information contact Ian Jenkins 0297784728 or Cheryl Brown 027 499 8925 email tangoparemata@gmail.com

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583 days ago

Anzac Day!

Operations Manager from Adrenalin Forest Wellington

Rememberance day!

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces became known as ANZACs. Anzac Day is a commemoration of the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli, Turkey on 25 April in 1915.

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583 days ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from NZ Compare

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."

From the poem 'For the fallen' by Laurence Binyon

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583 days ago

Jump For Cancer in May 2023

Cancer Society

The Cancer Society has partnered with 9 skydive companies across Aotearoa to offer you a free skydive when you raise $1000.

You can sign up as an individual, or as team, such as a workplace. Regardless, each person must raise $1000 or more to qualify for a free jump.

When you sign up … View more
The Cancer Society has partnered with 9 skydive companies across Aotearoa to offer you a free skydive when you raise $1000.

You can sign up as an individual, or as team, such as a workplace. Regardless, each person must raise $1000 or more to qualify for a free jump.

When you sign up you'll get to choose where you jump and which region you'd like your funds to go to - these don't have to be the same, they could be at opposite ends of the country.

If you don't know where you want to jump yet, that's absolutely fine. Your local Cancer Society team can talk you through your options and help you pick the jump site that's right for you.

Stop hesitating, go on, sign up now!
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583 days ago

E-scooter ride share coming to Porirua

Porirua City Council

Porirua City is joining many other New Zealand cities by introducing e-scooters as another option for residents to get around.

E-scooter operators Beam and Flamingo will initially be providing 200 scooters each as part of a two-year trial starting in Porirua from 27 April.

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Porirua City is joining many other New Zealand cities by introducing e-scooters as another option for residents to get around.

E-scooter operators Beam and Flamingo will initially be providing 200 scooters each as part of a two-year trial starting in Porirua from 27 April.

The scooters will be available to hire and use across Porirua and Tawa, and are equipped with GPS technology which enable a range of safety measures to be applied to use, such as the inclusion of speed limits and no-riding zones in some of Porirua’s busier pedestrian areas.
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593 days ago

Bonus Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Okay, it is not Friday but this picture by Rosa Marie is too good not to use.

"Spotted this black backed gull with what looks like some fish (or is it orange peel?) in his mouth on a lamp post. I had seen him dived down in the middle of the main road and grab it and luckily had my camera on… View more
Okay, it is not Friday but this picture by Rosa Marie is too good not to use.

"Spotted this black backed gull with what looks like some fish (or is it orange peel?) in his mouth on a lamp post. I had seen him dived down in the middle of the main road and grab it and luckily had my camera on me to take a shot or two."

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