Colonial Knob, Porirua

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

1315 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A belated Feathered Friend. The pic this week is from Kelson based photographer Andrew Gorrie who particularly enjoys photographing tūī.

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1314 days ago

NZ’s sweetest spots to live revealed

homed Sweet Spots

Ever wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious crunching of 14 data points to crown the seven best spots for 2021.

Congratulations to Addington, Christchurch which took out the overall sweetest spot!

You can check out the full… View more
Ever wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious crunching of 14 data points to crown the seven best spots for 2021.

Congratulations to Addington, Christchurch which took out the overall sweetest spot!

You can check out the full list of winning suburbs in the Sweet Spots section on Stuff. There’s also an interactive tool that you can tinker with to find your perfect place, based on the criteria that matter to you.

Who knows, you might be inspired to make a change.
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1322 days ago

Do you support water meters?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Porirua City Council wants to increase rates by 8 percent a year for the next three years so it can invest in critically-needed infrastructure, joining other local authorities in the region looking to reverse years of chronic under investment.
The council is also considering installing water … View more
The Porirua City Council wants to increase rates by 8 percent a year for the next three years so it can invest in critically-needed infrastructure, joining other local authorities in the region looking to reverse years of chronic under investment.
The council is also considering installing water meters to encourage conservation and selling social housing to help fund the investment in pipes. The ideas are among those in the council’s draft Long Term Plan, which is out for consultation until the end of April.
What do you support water meters.

If you do not want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.

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1315 days ago

Please help us fit-out Te Whare Rānui!

Mary Potter Hospice

Mary Potter Hospice is excited to have built Te Whare Rānui , our new community Hospice base in Rānui Heights, Porirua. We’ve raised $1,064,688, and the main work has been completed. But we need your donations to raise another $100,000 so we can finish the fit-out of this base.

The … View more
Mary Potter Hospice is excited to have built Te Whare Rānui , our new community Hospice base in Rānui Heights, Porirua. We’ve raised $1,064,688, and the main work has been completed. But we need your donations to raise another $100,000 so we can finish the fit-out of this base.

The development of Te Whare Rānui means we’ll be able to meet the needs of people in this community facing a terminal illness. While raising this money is a big challenge, we know how generous the Porirua community has been for Mary Potter Hospice in the past. Please contribute what you can to support Mary Potter Hospice and our work in your community – every donation counts, and we are grateful for all your gifts.
Donate now

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1318 days ago

Get decorating and $ave!

Resene

HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to … View more
HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or what prep is required, Resene staff can help you every step of the way.

Resene products are designed and made in NZ and have been since Resene started in Wellington over 75 years ago.

Come in and get inspired to make the most of your home.
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1318 days ago

Geoff Sewell & special guests - Touring NZ - May 2021

Pacific Entertainment

Join celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of … View moreJoin celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of world-class classical crossover entertainment touring through New Zealand this May.

An unmissable concert with four of New Zealand’s finest internationally successful artists coming together to showcase their talents.
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1319 days ago

Download the ‘appiness today!

Waitomo Fuel Group

It's an EGG-cellent day to WIN 1 of 5 x $250 Moolah. Today’s your last day to win ‘appiness – simply fuel-up with our Waitomo app and you’re in the draw to drive home with a big smile this long weekend.

PLUS, spend $20 or more & you'll unlock a spin to win for your … View more
It's an EGG-cellent day to WIN 1 of 5 x $250 Moolah. Today’s your last day to win ‘appiness – simply fuel-up with our Waitomo app and you’re in the draw to drive home with a big smile this long weekend.

PLUS, spend $20 or more & you'll unlock a spin to win for your chance to win more Moolah for your next fuel-up.

'Appiness starts here. Download the app today!

#kiwisfuelingkiwis #Waitomo #appyfirstbirthday #fuelsavings #lastchancetowin

Check us out on Facebook: Waitomo Group
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1321 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This is a famous image. What can you remember about it?

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1320 days ago

Get more of Stuff delivered to your inbox

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

Get more of Stuff delivered to your inbox with our free email newsletters.

Whether you need the day's top news in two minutes flat, breaking news alerts, gorgeous home inspiration, travel deals, sports highlights, or updates on what's making headlines in your city - … View more
Hi Neighbours,

Get more of Stuff delivered to your inbox with our free email newsletters.

Whether you need the day's top news in two minutes flat, breaking news alerts, gorgeous home inspiration, travel deals, sports highlights, or updates on what's making headlines in your city - we've got you covered.

Visit Stuff.co.nz/newsletters to check out the full suite and sign up today!

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1320 days ago

This Wellington business needs your support!

Prospa

A huge congratulations to Meredith and Craig Butland from Avalon Service Centre. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Meredith and … View more
A huge congratulations to Meredith and Craig Butland from Avalon Service Centre. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Meredith and Craig. Thanks for bringing joy to your community.

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Nominated by Maureen Coomer from Lower Hutt: "Meredith and Craig Butland and their team do a wonderful job, always keep me updated on what is happening and go the extra mile to make sure every job is to the customer's satisfaction. They drop people at their workplaces and pick them up when work on the car is finished, have courtesy cars available, do excellent mechanical work and are just really nice folk. They take the time to talk to customers about anything and are great neighbours to the local residents. Avalon Service Centre are definitely our local heroes in Avalon."
Vote for Meredith and Craig

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1321 days ago

Poem penned to curious pre-schooler

Seamus Boyer from Wellington City Council

It’s not too often that Council officers reply to queries from the public with poems about poop. In fact, it’s fair to say a recent response to 4-year-old Joshua might well be the first.

Read the story, and the poem, here: wellington.govt.nz...

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1322 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Where do you think this is? Hint, there is a well known building on the site now.

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1322 days ago

Love rugby? Get all the action delivered straight to your inbox

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.

Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each … View more
Hi neighbours,

We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.

Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each Monday evening at 7pm.

Love rugby? Sign up here.

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1326 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

We again feature words and a picture from Louise Thomas.

"Maple never could get the hang of standing on one leg. Her partner Kevin (aka Bacon) was frequently knocked over by her losing her balance. She said it was because her inner ear acted up in the Southern Hemisphere. Canada geese (Branta… View more
We again feature words and a picture from Louise Thomas.

"Maple never could get the hang of standing on one leg. Her partner Kevin (aka Bacon) was frequently knocked over by her losing her balance. She said it was because her inner ear acted up in the Southern Hemisphere. Canada geese (Branta canadensis) at the Hutt River."

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1322 days ago

Let’s kōrero, Porirua!

Porirua City Council

Porirua is our place, and we want to plan it with you – every step of the way.

Between 26 March and 27 April, we will be running formal consultation sessions across Porirua on our Long-term Plan
2021-51. The Mayor, councillors and our staff will be available at these sessions to hear what you… View more
Porirua is our place, and we want to plan it with you – every step of the way.

Between 26 March and 27 April, we will be running formal consultation sessions across Porirua on our Long-term Plan
2021-51. The Mayor, councillors and our staff will be available at these sessions to hear what you have to say and give feedback on how the Long-term Plan can shape our city’s future.

Talk with us:
31 March, 10–11.30 am Refugee & Migrant Community – Porirua Gospel Chapel, 88 Hereford St, Cannons Creek.

7 April, 7–8 pm: Community workshop – Mana Cruising Club.

8 April: Iwi consultation.

9 April, 10am–12pm: Maata Waka – Maraeroa Marae, 216 Warspite Ave, Waitangirua.

10 & 11 April, 12–2 pm: Community drop-in – The Spine, Pātaka.

13 April, 7–8 pm: Community workshop – Nuanua Kindergarten, 5A Warspite Ave, Cannons Creek.

16 & 17 April, 10 am–1 pm: Community drop-in – North City Shopping Centre (lower level, opposite Mirrou).

18 April, 10 am–12 pm: Community drop-in – North City Shopping Centre (lower level, opposite Mirrou).

21 April, 7–8 pm: Community workshop – Pāuatahanui Lighthouse Cinema, 3 Paekakariki Hill Rd, Pāuatahanui.

22 April, 7–8 pm: Community workshop – Porirua Club, 1 Lodge Pl, Porirua.

Online Q&A Sessions
poriruacity.govt.nz/ltplive
31 March, 7–8 pm
6 April, 12–1 pm
14 April, 7–8 pm
20 April, 12–1 pm

For more information go to poriruacity.govt.nz

Follow: Facebook / Twitter
Visit: poriruacity.govt.nz Call: (04) 237 5089
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