Colonial Knob, Porirua

1240 days ago

Shop shut for three days

Rod from Hive World Honey

Apologies to our valued customers. We will be shut on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 23rd to 25th as we will be attending the Apiculture Conference in Rotorua.

1240 days ago

Ben Pettit, New Zealand Open Men’s Tenpin bowling champion at 13

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Porirua's latest national champion is 13 year-old Ben Pettit.
Ben is the youngest person to win the New Zealand Open Men’s Tenpin bowling championships, a tournament he initially entered just to gain experience – bowling against people with more training and who were nearly twice his age.
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Porirua's latest national champion is 13 year-old Ben Pettit.
Ben is the youngest person to win the New Zealand Open Men’s Tenpin bowling championships, a tournament he initially entered just to gain experience – bowling against people with more training and who were nearly twice his age.
Not only does he stand out for his age, he is also a two handed bowler.
When Ben is not at school or at home, he trains at North City Tenpin in Porirua for up to 15 hours a week.

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1243 days ago

Bonus Pet of the Day: Meet Cranford

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature Cranford, who was submitted by the Rev Karl Dickson, who calls himself as a Cat Wrangler.

"This is Cranford, who is the proud "guard cat" of St Paul's Waiwhetu, where he is a familiar face around the church property. He is pictured beside his "Cat … View more
This week we feature Cranford, who was submitted by the Rev Karl Dickson, who calls himself as a Cat Wrangler.

"This is Cranford, who is the proud "guard cat" of St Paul's Waiwhetu, where he is a familiar face around the church property. He is pictured beside his "Cat cave"- he sleeps in it almost all year round.
He resides at the St Paul's Vicarage; with his four staff- Karl, Mel, Maiah and Poppy. Cranford is also a proud graduate of the SPCA in Wellington."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1240 days ago

A special offer for Neighbourly members!

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1240 days ago

Your local team of licensed professionals

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At New Vision Enterprises we pride ourselves in providing quality and professional workmanship. We are a locally owned family business that offers multiple services (Plumbing, Drainage, Bathroom Renovations, and more!)

Our team of licensed professionals provide service based on quality, … View more
At New Vision Enterprises we pride ourselves in providing quality and professional workmanship. We are a locally owned family business that offers multiple services (Plumbing, Drainage, Bathroom Renovations, and more!)

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1244 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This weeks contribution comes from Louise Thomas.

"I had a great couple of days over the long weekend just birding around my local patch. No new species to report, but the highlight would have to be the half dozen pipits/pīhoihoi (Anthus novaeseelandiae) on the track out to the seal colony … View more
This weeks contribution comes from Louise Thomas.

"I had a great couple of days over the long weekend just birding around my local patch. No new species to report, but the highlight would have to be the half dozen pipits/pīhoihoi (Anthus novaeseelandiae) on the track out to the seal colony in Wainuiomata."

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1241 days ago

Government grants now available

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1241 days ago

Upskill your workforce

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1242 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Scarlett

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This weeks SPCA Pet of the Day is Scarlett the cat.

"I have come such a long way from the scared frightened little kitten found on a farm with my sister. I am now looking for a wonderful home where I can continue learning about this big wide world.
I will be quite worried in a new … View more
This weeks SPCA Pet of the Day is Scarlett the cat.

"I have come such a long way from the scared frightened little kitten found on a farm with my sister. I am now looking for a wonderful home where I can continue learning about this big wide world.
I will be quite worried in a new environment, so I will need an understanding family who is willing to give me the time to adjust. I would benefit from someone being around for parts of the day or another like-minded cat for company. I try to be brave and once I know you, I will really enjoy your company. I will just need time to get to know you. I really love the attention I get from my caregivers, so I know that in time, I will get to really appreciate you too."

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1245 days ago

Whittaker’s turns chocolate world upside down

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Whittaker’s has turned the chocolate world upside down with its new innovative new Peanut Butter and Jelly 250g Block.
Whittaker’s co-chief operating officer, Holly Whittaker, says having more than one filling in a block is a first for Whittaker’s and something a bit different from the way … View more
Whittaker’s has turned the chocolate world upside down with its new innovative new Peanut Butter and Jelly 250g Block.
Whittaker’s co-chief operating officer, Holly Whittaker, says having more than one filling in a block is a first for Whittaker’s and something a bit different from the way other chocolate flavour combinations are produced.
Recently named the Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand for the tenth consecutive year, Whittaker’s also celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. It will be available for a limited time only in supermarkets nationwide from Monday June 21.
Are you going to try it and are there any other flavours you would like to see combined into one block?

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1247 days ago

SuperSeniors June

Office for Seniors

The latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and … View more
The latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and Andrea Gaskin, Director and Founder of charity organisation Connect the Dots, about how she’s making the art scene in Auckland accessible to seniors.

There’s advice on how to eat healthy, how to get tech savvy, and updated laws for renters and landlords.

Check it out and be sure to share!: bit.ly...

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1244 days ago

Career Navigator Whakatauki

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Wellington

Our Career Navigator programme is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi
As an old net withers another is remade

Career Navigator 💼 aims to provide young people with the work-ready skills and confidence they need to transition successfully from school into… View more
Our Career Navigator programme is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi
As an old net withers another is remade

Career Navigator 💼 aims to provide young people with the work-ready skills and confidence they need to transition successfully from school into higher education and/or employment. To find out more, head to our website today!

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1245 days ago

Karearea spotted in Porirua.

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The regional council is reporting it has spotted a karearea in Porirua.

"The karearea (New Zealand Falcon) is endemic to New Zealand, meaning it isn’t found anywhere else in the world. This precious taonga species is nationally threatened as a result of habitat loss and predation. Karearea… View more
The regional council is reporting it has spotted a karearea in Porirua.

"The karearea (New Zealand Falcon) is endemic to New Zealand, meaning it isn’t found anywhere else in the world. This precious taonga species is nationally threatened as a result of habitat loss and predation. Karearea are one of a few native bird species that hunt live prey – often watching over the land from a vantage point before making their attack. But not every vantage point is quite like this one! While out in Whitireia Park completing some weed control, our Biosecurity Officer Jen McGowan was able to snap this powerful image of a karearea watching over the park from the Kaitawa Pou. This sighting could be the result of ongoing pest control in the area."

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1248 days ago

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1246 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This is from the Wellington City Council Archives.
It is an oldie but where was this?

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