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Porirua-based police will soon be moving into new premises situated at 19 Heriot Drive Porirua.
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Area Commander Inspector Tracey Thompson said the
old Hagley Street station has served the community well since the 1960s, but it is time for a modern station which enables a better service… View morePorirua-based police will soon be moving into new premises situated at 19 Heriot Drive Porirua.
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Area Commander Inspector Tracey Thompson said the
old Hagley Street station has served the community well since the 1960s, but it is time for a modern station which enables a better service to be delivered to our local community.
Staff will move into the new hub over the weekend of 6 December 4 to 6.
The Porirua Police Hub will be operational from Monday 7 December 2020.
From next Saturday December 5 to Sunday 6 December, the front counter (at the old station) will be closed to members of the public for walk-in reports until Monday morning (at the new station).
Aside from the closure of the old station, there will be no noticeable change to local police service levels while the move takes place. Frontline staff will still be responding to emergency calls, conducting reassurance patrols and business as usual.
Ahead of the relocation, a blessing ceremony of the new site will take place next Thursday December 3 with Ngāti Toa Rangatira Iwi and local police.
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After a challenging year it’s time to celebrate, and Porirua City has just the event to get people in the Christmas spirit.
Christmas in the City will be held at Te Rauparaha Park on Saturday 5 December, from 12–4pm, with a wonderland of lights, fun and a sprinkle of Santa’s magic.
… View moreAfter a challenging year it’s time to celebrate, and Porirua City has just the event to get people in the Christmas spirit.
Christmas in the City will be held at Te Rauparaha Park on Saturday 5 December, from 12–4pm, with a wonderland of lights, fun and a sprinkle of Santa’s magic.
Date: 5 December
Time: 12–4pm
Venue: Te Rauparaha Park, Porirua.
Entry and all activities are free.
Activities will include bouncy castles, arts and crafts, a photo booth, bubbles, mini cars, face painting, a free sausage sizzle, snow cones
and more.
There will be fun Christmas games like tree decorating, Christmas wrapping race, stocking guessing game and the bauble and spoon race – check out our website for the games timetable and more information.
Of course, Christmas is not Christmas without a visit from Santa! We have it on good authority that Santa will make a stopover from the North Pole to visit our tamariki.
You can get a selfie with Santa or post him a letter in our special mailbox.
So grab your sunhats, put on sunblock and set out on your bike, scooter, own two feet, catch a bus or train or take advantage of our free weekend parking.
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Visit: poriruacity.govt.nz Call: (04) 237 5089
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Every year at about this time, Claire Turner and Gabrielle Ralph start preparing to fill hundreds of families’ cupboards at a time when they need it most.
Working with local primary schools, the pair put together hundreds of $150 food hampers for families across Hutt Valley, Porirua and Tawa in … View moreEvery year at about this time, Claire Turner and Gabrielle Ralph start preparing to fill hundreds of families’ cupboards at a time when they need it most.
Working with local primary schools, the pair put together hundreds of $150 food hampers for families across Hutt Valley, Porirua and Tawa in the lead-up to Christmas.
But this year, their efforts – through their charity, Nourish – are needed more than ever.
This year the charity has demand for 1000 hampers, at a cost of $135,000. It is double last year’s output, a reflection of the increased pressure families are under as a result of Covid-19, the pair explain.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to take home some plants at wholesale prices at Porirua City Council nursery’s plant sale on Saturday 5 December.
The nursery will be selling a range of quality native and exotic plants, trees and shrubs that are sourced from local seeds and cuttings then grown on … View moreDon’t miss the opportunity to take home some plants at wholesale prices at Porirua City Council nursery’s plant sale on Saturday 5 December.
The nursery will be selling a range of quality native and exotic plants, trees and shrubs that are sourced from local seeds and cuttings then grown on site.
Porirua City Council Nursery Manager Joe Clarkson says staff are busy preparing for the plant sale.
"Many of our usual customers come to the nursery because we stock plants people can’t get elsewhere and our prices are cheap - typically $5-$15 for smaller grades and $30-$150 for the trees."
Where: Porirua City Council nursery, 106 Sievers Grove, Porirua
When: Saturday 5 December, 8.30am-4pm or until stocks last.
Our Great Kiwi Summer campaign is all about coming together and enjoying the wonderful things New Zealand has to offer.
Take part in the Summer Survey and be in to win one of 10 Matahiwi prize packs (RRP$300).
And the ME Time Summer Scrapbook has some of our favourite recipes, cocktails and … View moreOur Great Kiwi Summer campaign is all about coming together and enjoying the wonderful things New Zealand has to offer.
Take part in the Summer Survey and be in to win one of 10 Matahiwi prize packs (RRP$300).
And the ME Time Summer Scrapbook has some of our favourite recipes, cocktails and activities – have a browse or take part by sharing one of your summer treats.
Journalist Mandy Te is working on a series looking at the story behind plaques. If you have an example (especially if you know the story behind it) please contact Mandy, with the details and address.
Her contact details are mandy.te@stuff.co.nz
If you can send a photo with your email that would … View moreJournalist Mandy Te is working on a series looking at the story behind plaques. If you have an example (especially if you know the story behind it) please contact Mandy, with the details and address.
Her contact details are mandy.te@stuff.co.nz
If you can send a photo with your email that would be great.
We are still in watering restriction level 1: routine odds/evens garden watering.
There is enough water available for residents based on current demand, BUT we need to look after our precious wai so we have enough to last all summer.
Hot, dry weather + increased demand = levels changing quickly. … View moreWe are still in watering restriction level 1: routine odds/evens garden watering.
There is enough water available for residents based on current demand, BUT we need to look after our precious wai so we have enough to last all summer.
Hot, dry weather + increased demand = levels changing quickly.
Remember to:
- add mulch to the garden ✅
- water on the odd/even days within the specified times 💧
Know the garden watering restrictions in your area 🌺🌻
Last November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more … View moreLast November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more relevant in the wake of COVID-19.
Click here to read our strategy and find out more about what we want to achieve and what needs to happen bit.ly...
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Known as "Bart" Neroli Knight was a pioneer of women's rugby.
These days she is a primary school teacher and coaches juniors at the Waihi Athletic Rugby club.
In August, 1990 she set a record that will probably never be broken, when she became Black Fern no 28 at aged just 15 against… View moreKnown as "Bart" Neroli Knight was a pioneer of women's rugby.
These days she is a primary school teacher and coaches juniors at the Waihi Athletic Rugby club.
In August, 1990 she set a record that will probably never be broken, when she became Black Fern no 28 at aged just 15 against the Netherlands at the RugbyFest in Christchurch.
Neroli attended the Rugby World Cup in Cardiff in 1991, appearing the play-off for third against France. She next played for New Zealand in 1999, playing a test against against Canada in Palmerston North. She played her last test in 2001 but continued playing club rugby with success and for Wellington at rep level.
Clubs she was associated with include Stokes Valley, Petone and Hutt Old Boys Marist. It was not only her youthful international debut that makes Neroli unique.
She began playing in a boys team in Blenheim in 1982 when she was eight years old. She continued playing in boys teams and did so again at Hutt Valley High School.
In 2009, she married Waihi church pastor Benhur Matautia.
And how did she get that nickname? She made her international debut in 1990, the same year that Bart Simpson first appeared and with her spiky hair, she had a passing resemblance to the famous cartoon character.
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