Cannons Creek, Porirua

177 days ago

Live stronger for longer

ACC New Zealand

Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View more
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
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178 days ago

Create, Paint & Plant: A Fun Family DIY Project

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Get creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots… View moreGet creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots with these easy step by step instructions.

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178 days ago

Garden bath

Doug from Tawa

Small acrylic garden bath - I have used it as a fishpond but could be used as a planter or compost bin.
Free to pickup from Nuffield street Tawa.
Phone or txt Doug on 021 56 24 56

Free

189 days ago

Poll: What are the living costs that are having the biggest (and perhaps surprising) impact on your wallet?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.

Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some … View more
Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.

Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some members of our community (women, Māori, and Pacific people) are experiencing worsening financial positions at elevated rates.

Stats NZ tells us that food prices have jumped 4.6% since this time last year, with meat and dairy doing most of the damage. This jump is hitting us all, but groceries are just one part of the picture.

When basic costs keep climbing, the old cost-saving tricks — like bulk-buying or stockpiling on sale — don’t always work. Who can afford to spend more upfront when every dollar already has a job?

We want to know: What costs have caught you off guard the most? What are the expenses that feel impossible to juggle right now?
Share your thoughts below!

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What are the living costs that are having the biggest (and perhaps surprising) impact on your wallet?
  • 43.5% Grocery bills
    43.5% Complete
  • 33% Utilities
    33% Complete
  • 1% Your treats (the ones that keep you human day to day, and are ESSENTIAL!)
    1% Complete
  • 0.1% Education
    0.1% Complete
  • 7.6% Healthcare
    7.6% Complete
  • 1.3% Travel (public transport/petrol)
    1.3% Complete
  • 7.9% Rent or mortgage
    7.9% Complete
  • 1.5% Social costs: birthday gifts and occasions
    1.5% Complete
  • 4.1% Other - share below!
    4.1% Complete
2582 votes
179 days ago

"Tangihanga" Theatre Performance - Complimentary Ticket

Melanie from Porirua City Centre

As part of her 2025 New Zealand tour, Kristyl Neho is bringing her one woman performance, ‘Tangihanga’ to Pātaka in Porirua.
Register for any Porirua Dying Matters Week event and go in the draw to win a free complimentary ticket to the show on Wednesday 17th September at 6pm.
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As part of her 2025 New Zealand tour, Kristyl Neho is bringing her one woman performance, ‘Tangihanga’ to Pātaka in Porirua.
Register for any Porirua Dying Matters Week event and go in the draw to win a free complimentary ticket to the show on Wednesday 17th September at 6pm.
gowithgrace.nz...

Kristyl will also be performing as part of the Wellington TAHI Festival in September
www.tahifestivalnz.com...

179 days ago

Last chance to enter!

Resene

Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.

Share a Bright Spot today for a … View more
Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.

Share a Bright Spot today for a chance to win one of ten prize packs worth $500.

And make sure you check out the entries so far too.
Enter now

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181 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Friday 15 August, and Saturday, 16 August, 10 am - 2 pm.

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities. We'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Find out more

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181 days ago

Oasis Community Cafe (Tech and Treats Day)

Evan from Aotea

We are having a tech and treats day at Oasis Cafe on the 12th of August at 12pm. We will be having a presentation on how to use Android phones. Come in if you are interested.

181 days ago

Bamboo Garden & Trellis Stakes

Kevin from Tawa

Stakes available in bundles of 10, various sizes from 60cm to 2m and $6.00 to $20.00 per bundle.
Call Kevin on 0274-423-859


Negotiable

Negotiable

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193 days ago

Poll: No more card payment surcharges – but who should be covering the cost? 💸

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.

Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.

But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and … View more
The Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.

Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.

But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and Hospitality NZ are worried the costs won’t just disappear. Labour MP Arena Williams put it simply: there should not be surcharges for customers at all. But she points out that the Government’s plan does not deal with banks and merchants “who still scoop a big fee”.

Many of our community are rocked by the recent announcement. Retailers warn card surcharge ban could lead to higher prices - the unfortunatel reality is that small businesses are feeling the squeeze along with their customers. In comparison, large retailers pay significantly lower banking fees and ultimately have more leverage at the negotiation table.

💸 So someone still pays – but who?

We want to know: Who should be covering this cost?
Share your thoughts in the comments!

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No more card payment surcharges – but who should be covering the cost? 💸
  • 5.7% Retailers need to absorb the cost
    5.7% Complete
  • 88.7% The banks are the problem - the cost should not sit with consumers or retailers
    88.7% Complete
  • 4.2% I do not mind paying a surcharge - I just want everything to be transparent
    4.2% Complete
  • 1.4% It is more complicated - I will share below
    1.4% Complete
2839 votes
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182 days ago

The Post newspapers

Jenny from Titahi Bay

I have several weeks worth of The Post if anyone wants them, otherwise they will go out with the recycling in the morning.

Free

182 days ago

3 piece leather lounge suite

Deb from Paremata

3 piece black genuine leather lounge suite. In really good condition, some minor wear but no cuts, tears or holes. No stains - the marks in the photos are from giving it a wash prior to taking photos. 3 seater + 2 seater + chair.
Slightly raised off ground with timber feet. Smoke free home. This … View more
3 piece black genuine leather lounge suite. In really good condition, some minor wear but no cuts, tears or holes. No stains - the marks in the photos are from giving it a wash prior to taking photos. 3 seater + 2 seater + chair.
Slightly raised off ground with timber feet. Smoke free home. This is a really well made and solid set - so will require a couple of people to lift and transport. Pickup is Paremata. Dimensions:
Chair: height 800mm x depth 850mm x length 1100mm
2 seater: height 800mm x depth 850mm x length 1610mm
3 seater: height 800mm x depth 850mm x length 2120mm
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Price: $900

184 days ago

Water blasting - Gardening

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Aotea

Winters is all but gone
But the messy yards still linger!
Call today for free quote

Ian 0272430951

188 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: Conservation win in the Kaituna

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Thanks to a generous gift, 730 Hectares in Kaituna Valley are now protected for everyone to enjoy

Four incredible donors have come together to gift 730 hectares of land in the Kaituna Valley to the nation — a multimillion-dollar contribution that will benefit generations to come.

This land,… View more
Thanks to a generous gift, 730 Hectares in Kaituna Valley are now protected for everyone to enjoy

Four incredible donors have come together to gift 730 hectares of land in the Kaituna Valley to the nation — a multimillion-dollar contribution that will benefit generations to come.

This land, which has now been protected and opened to the public, forms part of a much larger conservation area — nearly 2,400 hectares stretching from sea level at Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour, up to the Summit Walkway, and back down into the Kaituna Valley.

Once used for farming, the land has now been cleared of livestock, and pest control efforts are underway to help native plants and wildlife thrive. The goal? A richer, more diverse ecosystem that everyone can experience and be proud of.

This is a powerful example of how the actions of a few can have a huge impact. Thanks to their vision and generosity, a precious piece of our natural heritage is now protected.

Read more about the Massive win for conservation and recreation in the Kaituna.

We hope this news brings a smile!

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184 days ago

Free round shower doors

Doug from Tawa

Two shower doors. Quarter round for corner shower, left over from a glass house project. Pickup Khandallah or Tawa.
Txt or phone Doug on 021 56 24 56. Free to pickup but I can deliver for a token fee.

Free

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