Nearby
Porirua City Centre
Colonial Knob news is brought to you by the team at Kapi-Mana News
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
Today is a perfect time to stop and enjoy the company of your neighbours, friends and family!
The team at NZ Compare wish you all good health, good luck and happiness for 2022.
Finally. Transmission Gully will open by end of March.
The $1.25b project has missed five deadlines, prompting Waka Kotahi to take the “unusual” step of issuing a formal direction to contractor Wellington Gateway Partnership (WGP) to open the road by the end of March.
A specific date and time … View moreFinally. Transmission Gully will open by end of March.
The $1.25b project has missed five deadlines, prompting Waka Kotahi to take the “unusual” step of issuing a formal direction to contractor Wellington Gateway Partnership (WGP) to open the road by the end of March.
A specific date and time has not been given, Brett Gliddon, Waka Kotahi’s general manager transport services, said “nothing substantial” could prevent the road from opening by the end of March.
A toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.
Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St … View moreA toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.
Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St last week, before taking it home and giving it a clean. Read more here.
We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So each weekday we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too. Sign up here to get The Antidote delivered direct to your inbox.
Spicer Landfill is running out of room faster than anticipated due to Porirua’s strong growth, and plans are afoot for it to expand.
The council is embarking on a resource consent process to get approval to extend the landfill as current projections show it is likely to run out of space by … View moreSpicer Landfill is running out of room faster than anticipated due to Porirua’s strong growth, and plans are afoot for it to expand.
The council is embarking on a resource consent process to get approval to extend the landfill as current projections show it is likely to run out of space by 2026/27.
Porirua residents are being asked to recycle more and put less waste in the landfill.
APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!
Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.
Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.
Get 20% off Resene premium products at Resene ColorShops and participating resellers:
- Paints
- Wood stains
- Primers
- Sealers
- Decorating accessories
- Wallpaper
… View moreGet 20% off Resene premium products at Resene ColorShops and participating resellers:
- Paints
- Wood stains
- Primers
- Sealers
- Decorating accessories
- Wallpaper
- Cleaning products
Discounts off the normal retail price of Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpaper and cleaning products until 26 April 2022. Available only at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers or shop online. For details see 20% off sale.
Spicer Landfill is an important part of the infrastructure of Porirua City. Around 75,000 tonnes of waste goes into the landfill every year, which means it’s running out of space faster than expected.
Extending the landfill has been planned for since 2009. We’re now starting the resource … View moreSpicer Landfill is an important part of the infrastructure of Porirua City. Around 75,000 tonnes of waste goes into the landfill every year, which means it’s running out of space faster than expected.
Extending the landfill has been planned for since 2009. We’re now starting the resource consent process for approval to extend the landfill to meet our growing city’s needs.
Have your say
Your input and views will help us fine-tune the plans to extend the landfill.
There will be several opportunities to have your say this year with our first lot of information sessions planned for 29, 30 and 31 March.
To find out more visit www.poriruacity.govt.nz/spicer-development or your local library.
Kia ora neighbours,
We are looking for residents in Island Bay and Ōwhiro Bay to sign up their household to be part of our phase 2 eradication project.
Our team will be working in Island Bay, and Ōwhiro Bay over the next few weeks, encouraging households to sign up to be part of our … View moreKia ora neighbours,
We are looking for residents in Island Bay and Ōwhiro Bay to sign up their household to be part of our phase 2 eradication project.
Our team will be working in Island Bay, and Ōwhiro Bay over the next few weeks, encouraging households to sign up to be part of our project, with installations and servicing to begin later once our Miramar Peninsula eradication is finished.
If you know anyone living in Island Bay or Ōwhiro Bay please encourage them to sign up to our project. It's Free and the devices will be Fully Serviced by our team.
Sign up now online - and please spread the word with your friends and neighbours!
Hey Wellingtonians!
How is the windy capital going? nothing like a sunny day in oriental bay are we right?!
With the kids hopefully out of the house, now is the time to tackle some of those other jobs. Like your broadband or power bill, could you be saving money or just simply be on a better … View moreHey Wellingtonians!
How is the windy capital going? nothing like a sunny day in oriental bay are we right?!
With the kids hopefully out of the house, now is the time to tackle some of those other jobs. Like your broadband or power bill, could you be saving money or just simply be on a better plan?
Compare what’s out there to find out! It’s easy as, our team will do all the work for you. We know you have enough on!
Give us a bell now on 0508 226 672. We keep things stress and obligation free!
Michelle Reed from Upper Hutt.
"This is Angus our Bull Mastiff from Upper Hutt – 2 ½ years old."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Rosa Marie checked out the Pāuatahanui Inlet recently. Don't you just love the spoonbill picture?
"It seemed like a kotare kind of afternoon at the Pāuatahanui Inlet today! Trying to get nice and close to my Kingfisher friends as they were hunting for crabs as the evening was drawing … View moreRosa Marie checked out the Pāuatahanui Inlet recently. Don't you just love the spoonbill picture?
"It seemed like a kotare kind of afternoon at the Pāuatahanui Inlet today! Trying to get nice and close to my Kingfisher friends as they were hunting for crabs as the evening was drawing in. At one stage, there were as many as 3 sitting on a piece of driftwood!
A lone spoonbill was spotted having a feed in the distance before it took off"
Our House of the Week this week is described as "A very high end, one-of-a-kind home, think Mount Maunganui meets Queenstown". It has sea views, huge garage, entertainers kitchen with scullery, and four decent sized bedrooms. For sale through Mike and Audra Voyle of Voyle and Co. This … View moreOur House of the Week this week is described as "A very high end, one-of-a-kind home, think Mount Maunganui meets Queenstown". It has sea views, huge garage, entertainers kitchen with scullery, and four decent sized bedrooms. For sale through Mike and Audra Voyle of Voyle and Co. This gorgeous home, plus lots more in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Rita Angus is one of New Zealand’s best loved artists, and her iconic and instantly recognisable pictures are highly prized in public and private collections.
Over the course of her lifetime (1908 - 1970) Angus created an astonishing body of work and made a significant impact on Aotearoa’s… View moreRita Angus is one of New Zealand’s best loved artists, and her iconic and instantly recognisable pictures are highly prized in public and private collections.
Over the course of her lifetime (1908 - 1970) Angus created an astonishing body of work and made a significant impact on Aotearoa’s art scene.
To celebrate her life and work, Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist I He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa is a thought-provoking and inspiring collection of over 70 distinctive works that depict a new and modern New Zealand. Closes 25 April. Free entry.
What are the big issues facing Porirua s the city heads towards an election in October?
On Friday Anita Baker will run again for the Porirua mayoralty in the October local body elections, saying the city needs continuity.
Tell us what you think the issues are and remember if you do not want your … View moreWhat are the big issues facing Porirua s the city heads towards an election in October?
On Friday Anita Baker will run again for the Porirua mayoralty in the October local body elections, saying the city needs continuity.
Tell us what you think the issues are and remember if you do not want your comments used , please put NFP.
© Neighbourly 2024
Loading…
