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A lot of waste is generated in the holiday season. We all want to make sure as much as possible is recycled to reduce the amount of rubbish - so it's important that we're putting only the right things into recycling bins.
Items like wrapping paper, Christmas decorations, soft … View moreA lot of waste is generated in the holiday season. We all want to make sure as much as possible is recycled to reduce the amount of rubbish - so it's important that we're putting only the right things into recycling bins.
Items like wrapping paper, Christmas decorations, soft plastics, nappies and electronic goods can't go in your recycling bin. When these contaminate a truck load, the whole lot then ends up in the landfill.
If you have lots of recycling, please use the Council Bulk Recycling Facility at the end of Broken Hill Rd.
You can check what can be recycled on the Council website: poriruacity.govt.nz/recycling
• There will be no changes to household rubbish and recycling Council collections over the holiday period.
• The recycling facility at Broken Hill Rd will be closed 25-28 December and 1-4 January
• Council rubbish bags can still be bought at most supermarkets and dairies
For more information visit poriruacity.govt.nz/recycling email enquiries@poriruacity.govt.nz or call 04 237 5089.
Administration Building:
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 2pm
Mon 27 December – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Pātaka Art + Museum
Monday 21 – Thursday 23 December 10am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 10am to … View moreAdministration Building:
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 2pm
Mon 27 December – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Pātaka Art + Museum
Monday 21 – Thursday 23 December 10am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 10am to 2pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 10am to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
City Centre Library
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 9.30am to 5.30pm
Friday 24 December 9.30am to 2pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 9.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Pukerua Bay Library
Friday 24 December – Mon 10 January CLOSED
Tuesday 11 January Normal hours resume
Cannons Creek Library
Friday 24 December – Sun 9 January CLOSED
Monday 10 January Normal hours resume
Titahi Bay Library
Friday 24 December 10am to 1pm
Saturday 25 December – Sun 9 January CLOSED
Monday 10 January Normal hours resume
Whitby Library Friday
24 December 10.30am to 12pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Thursday 30 December 1pm to 5pm
Friday 31 December 10.30am to 12pm & 1pm to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Refuse/recycling collection
Mon 20 December – Friday 7 January Normal Collection
Spicer Landfill
Monday 21 – Friday 24 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 25 December CLOSED
Sunday 26 – Tuesday 28 December 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Bulk recycling station at Spicer Landfill
Monday 21 – Friday 24 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Depot
Mon 20 – Thursday 23 December 7.30am to 4pm
Friday 24 December 7.30am to 2pm
Sat 25 December – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED. EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY PH 04 237 5089
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Te Rauparaha Arena
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 5.30am to 9pm
Friday 24 December – Friday 7 January CLOSED
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume
Arena Aquatics
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 5.30am to 9pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 25 December CLOSED
Sunday 26 – 31 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 1 January CLOSED
Sunday 2 – Friday 7 January 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume
Arena Fitness
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 5.30am to 9pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 25 December CLOSED
Sunday 26 – 31 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 1 January CLOSED
Sunday 2 – Friday 7 January 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume
Cannons Creek Pool
Friday 24 December 10am to 4pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – 31 December 10am to 4pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 January 10am to 4pm
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume Arena
Fitness Centre
Thursday 24 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 25 December CLOSED
Saturday 26 – Thursday 31 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 1 January CLOSED
Saturday 2 – Sunday 11 January 8am to 5pm
Monday 12 January Normal hours resume
Cannons Creek Pool
Thursday 24 December 10am to 4pm
Friday 25 & Saturday 26 December CLOSED
Sunday 27 – Thursday 31 December 10am to 4pm
Friday 1 & Saturday 2 January CLOSED
Sunday 3 January 10am to 4pm
Monday 4 January Normal hours resume
From Mayor Anita Baker
When the curtains finally closed on 2020, I think many of us hoped and expected that the trauma of that year would be little more than a speck in the rear vision mirror by this time.
With vaccines on the horizon, it was reasonable to expect something other than the … View moreFrom Mayor Anita Baker
When the curtains finally closed on 2020, I think many of us hoped and expected that the trauma of that year would be little more than a speck in the rear vision mirror by this time.
With vaccines on the horizon, it was reasonable to expect something other than the Covid-19 pandemic would be the main subject of the 2021/2022 summer barbecue chatter. Sadly it was not to be, as the Delta variant significantly increased the threat level, forcing more lockdowns, mandates and restrictions.
The Wellington region got off lightly compared to Auckland, Waikato and the Far North, but we still lived in a state of perpetual anxiety that the virus would find its way here before enough of us were fully vaccinated.
In last year’s final column, I singled out frontline health and essential services workers for their sterling efforts, as well as the many volunteers across Porirua who reached out to help their neighbours and the wider community. The same goes for 2021, with many of those same people working through exhaustion along the way. Many thanks to them.
As you may be aware, Porirua and Hutt City embarked on a race to a 90% vaccination rate. It’s my sad duty to report that the Hutt beat us to the post, although the competition helped inspire a number of innovative grassroots approaches that lifted the rate in both cities.
The competition also involved a bet between Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry and myself – the loser would have to sing in public, not something Campbell or I are noted for, or remotely comfortable doing. Thankfully, a number of my Council colleagues joined in the effort, and some of you may have had the misfortune of hearing the end product. Adele faces no threat from us, but it was all in good fun.
Another consequence of this long pandemic is that many people are feeling understandably frustrated. In some cases, this is translating into anger, mistrust and resentment, often directed at public institutions and, in very personal ways, at elected officials. I think it’s really important for local democracy that we keep this in check.
As my colleague Euon Murrell wrote earlier this year: “Once you assume the worst of everyone you disagree with, you have stopped listening. Compromise becomes impossible, and bitterness will keep growing on all sides”. That’s not the climate we want in the lead up to next year’s local body elections because it will cause a lot of people to just opt out of voting altogether, and discourage people from putting their hand up to stand for election.
Despite these stressful times, the city is in good shape. For the most part, local Porirua businesses have survived and thrived. Other indicators like unemployment are also heading in the right direction. Suburban shopping centres are performing strongly and local business start-ups are on the rise. This latter indicator tells me that many people used the lockdowns as a chance to reimagine their career paths, opting to ditch the daily commute in favour of working from, or closer to, home. The days of so-called dormant suburbs are numbered, and this trend promises even more vibrant neighbourhoods
I’d like to extend thanks to my Council colleagues, who have worked in a constructive and collegial way again the year. Thanks also to our hard-working and dedicated Council staff and contractors right throughout the organisation.
Finally, I hope you and your family have an enjoyable festive season and a restful start to the New Year.
Please note our Administration Building opening hours
20–23 December 8am to 5pm
24 December 8am to 2pm
27 Dec – 4 Jan CLOSED
5 January Normal hours resume
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Visit: poriruacity.govt.nz
Call: (04) 237 5089
Cate often found herself nervous and anxious throughout high school, keeping to herself and not making an effort to speak up when she wanted to. However, that all changed when she joined Career Navigator through Graeme Dingle Foundation Rotorua.
“I started this year really nervous, and I … View moreCate often found herself nervous and anxious throughout high school, keeping to herself and not making an effort to speak up when she wanted to. However, that all changed when she joined Career Navigator through Graeme Dingle Foundation Rotorua.
“I started this year really nervous, and I wouldn’t say a lot, I wouldn’t participate in class discussions. Doing Career Navigator, I don’t know what happened...but something just changed halfway through the programme."
Read Cate's story through the link below.
⚡️ Enrolments are now open for children aged 2-4 years at Waitangirua Kindergarten. Get in quick and secure your place for next year!
➡ A multicultural environment where teachers speak Māori, Samoan, Tokelauan and Cook Island Māori as well as English to support children’s language … View more⚡️ Enrolments are now open for children aged 2-4 years at Waitangirua Kindergarten. Get in quick and secure your place for next year!
➡ A multicultural environment where teachers speak Māori, Samoan, Tokelauan and Cook Island Māori as well as English to support children’s language development and their cultural identity.
➡ Find out more and enroll your child today here www.wmkindergartens.org.nz...
Now's a great time to get decorating and Save the GST value (15% off the full retail price) on Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products!
Plus if you're a Resene DIY Cardholder get an extra 5% off! If you don't … View moreNow's a great time to get decorating and Save the GST value (15% off the full retail price) on Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products!
Plus if you're a Resene DIY Cardholder get an extra 5% off! If you don't have a card, you can sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard, or while you are in store.
Offer available at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 1 February 2022.
The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets … View moreThe Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets online. Closing date is 12 February 2022.
All proceeds go to the Life Flight Trust and local charities
We want to see your pets (big or small) ready for the silly season. They could be donning their Christmas day get-up, curled up in wrapping paper, attacking the tree - or just sitting like a 'good boy' in front of it.
By sharing a picture on our Christmas Pets page, you could … View moreWe want to see your pets (big or small) ready for the silly season. They could be donning their Christmas day get-up, curled up in wrapping paper, attacking the tree - or just sitting like a 'good boy' in front of it.
By sharing a picture on our Christmas Pets page, you could be in to win one of ten $100 PetDirect.co.nz vouchers.
Don’t have a pet? No trouble; photos of Christmassy houseplants, soft toys or family members are also entirely welcome.
Our House of the Week is an award-winning seaside home in Eastbourne. You won't want to miss the designer kitchen or the heated lap pool, both are stunning. This exquisite property is for sale through Margaret Lindsay from Harcourts. This and many more homes to look at in today's edition … View moreOur House of the Week is an award-winning seaside home in Eastbourne. You won't want to miss the designer kitchen or the heated lap pool, both are stunning. This exquisite property is for sale through Margaret Lindsay from Harcourts. This and many more homes to look at 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 on 021 973 105 or cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez on 021 501 913 or niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Kicking back with a magazine subscription has never been better. Give the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season and save up to 33% off your favourite magazines.
There's no such thing as a one-off with a subscription to New Zealand Gardener, NZ House & Garden, and the TV Guide.
In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen.
Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.
“I’ll only eat dinner… View moreIn neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen.
Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.
“I’ll only eat dinner 2-3 times a week so that the children have enough food. This is very stressful… a lot of crying and minimal sleep.”
Food insecurity is the everyday reality for 98.8% of the families Variety helps.
Please donate today to provide grocery support for families like Melody’s this Christmas.
Our rangatahi need your support! We empower young people to reach their full potential through programmes that focus on building self-confidence, life skills and a healthy lifestyle. Your donation helps them overcome life’s obstacles, so please donate generously.
A good picture can be worth a thousand words. This picture by Andrew Gorrie and caption (It's a bit wet in Wellington) sums up the last week or so in Wellington nicely.
The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets … View moreThe Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets online. Closing date is 12 February 2022.
All proceeds go to the Life Flight Trust and local charities
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