Get your groove on this long weekend
Kia ora Porirua.
There are some great events coming up in our City over the next few weeks. Don't miss out on all the fun!
22 Jan: Summer Concert Series: The Blueprint: The Rock Covers Experience - a three-piece covers band delivering all your favourite classic rock covers.
23 Jan: Eat, Drink and Be Crafty 2021 - Enjoy the very best of locally-made crafts, artisan food and refreshments in a lovely rural setting.
23 Jan: Summer Concert Series: Shaun Preston - performing a wide range of hits from acts like The Killers, David Bowie, Adele and Elton John.
24 Jan: Summer Concert Series: The Shenanigans - bringing a fun, Celtic twist to their set, be it rock ‘n’ roll, country or classics from the Emerald Isle.
25 Jan: Summer Concert Series: Mojo Band Wellington - have been rocking together for more than 20 years and will get the crowd dancing with their impressive set list.
28 Jan: January Night Market & free family movie, Porirua - Mighty Ducks PG (1992) A self-centered Minnesota lawyer is sentenced to community service coaching a rag tag youth hockey team.
06 Feb: Waitangi Day 2021 - Porirua City Council will once again partner with mana whenua Ngāti Toa to deliver a fun-filled event – one of the largest to take place in New Zealand on our national day.
06 Feb: Waitangi Day at Arena Aquatics - For a splashing good time, head down to Porirua's Te Rauparaha Arena Aquatics for a fun day by the pool on Waitangi Day.
14 Feb: Valentine's Day drive in movie - Roll up to Porirua Park with your loved ones on Valentine's Day, to watch a free movie. Help us choose the movie you'd like to watch: vote here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Valentinemovie
25 Feb: February Night Market, Porirua - Bring the whanua and enjoy our Night Market in Cobham Court! Wellington Food Truck Collective.
For more info on these events go to poriruacity.govt.nz/discoverporirua/events
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.6% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.9% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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