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Bupa is closing its Porirua rest home facility, Harvourview. It will close next year and the 54 residents will hav to find new accommodation.
The company said it would work with residents to find alternative care homes. Bupa also owns Bupa Crofton Downs and Bupa Whitby.
Those who will need to find … View moreBupa is closing its Porirua rest home facility, Harvourview. It will close next year and the 54 residents will hav to find new accommodation.
The company said it would work with residents to find alternative care homes. Bupa also owns Bupa Crofton Downs and Bupa Whitby.
Those who will need to find new accommodation include 97 year-old Myra Leggett.
Porirua mayor Anita Baker said earlier this week the closure of the care home would be a “huge blow” for Porirua. She said up to 60 jobs could be lost and Porirua residents would have to travel further to see their relatives.
When it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on … View moreWhen it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on the importance of an executor for your will.
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Kia ora! Harry here, head pilot on your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter. I want to take a moment and thank you for your support as we mark 40(!) years of saving lives with Westpac this December.
Like our Facebook page where we’ll be sharing stories of people that have been flown over the … View moreKia ora! Harry here, head pilot on your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter. I want to take a moment and thank you for your support as we mark 40(!) years of saving lives with Westpac this December.
Like our Facebook page where we’ll be sharing stories of people that have been flown over the years. These rescues, and hundreds of others, are only made possible thanks to the generosity of people like you. These are parents, siblings, colleagues, neighbors that have returned safely home thanks to the
support of the community.
Show your support by donating today.
Since its inception in 1912, and with the support of our Charities team TG Macarthy Trust continues to help New Zealand communities by awarding grants to not-for-profit organisations. Read about what the trust is getting up to, almost 120 years after it was established.
"The things that make this city special are all the things we envision for our children’s tomorrow."
We are currently working alongside Let’s Get Wellington Moving to consult on three exciting plans that will map out a pathway for #OurCityTomorrow.
Have you say on Our City Tomorrow… View more"The things that make this city special are all the things we envision for our children’s tomorrow."
We are currently working alongside Let’s Get Wellington Moving to consult on three exciting plans that will map out a pathway for #OurCityTomorrow.
Have you say on Our City Tomorrow at: www.wcc.govt.nz...
#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke #OurCityTomorrow
EVENT IS FILLED - NO MORE SPACES AVAILABLE. You can keep at eye on our Eventbrite page to see if a spare space becomes available.
This is a FREE to attend event on 15 Dec at 10:30am. Though if you want to buy any of the plants at the nursery you'll need your EFTPOS card.
Did you know 80% of … View moreEVENT IS FILLED - NO MORE SPACES AVAILABLE. You can keep at eye on our Eventbrite page to see if a spare space becomes available.
This is a FREE to attend event on 15 Dec at 10:30am. Though if you want to buy any of the plants at the nursery you'll need your EFTPOS card.
Did you know 80% of our trees, ferns and flowering plants are endemic (found only in New Zealand).
Fall in love with Aotearoa NZ plants! Our guide and plant guru Andrew's passion and insight will have you bursting with ideas. He'll introduce you to best practices both visually and practically when it comes to incorporating native plants into your garden.
If you like, bring along pictures of your garden as well. Andrew can figure out what will work for your soil type, sun position and lifestyle. We will be taken for a walking guided tour of all the fabulous native options available.
We will meet at Sievers Grove Nursery at 10:30am. Bring appropriate shoes and clothing to suit the weather. A great day to be shared with both beginner gardeners and experts alike.
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
Dear neighbours,
If you've ever struggled with this question, houseplant collector Moira West (400 indoor plants and growing!) has the answers.
Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.
With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three … View moreSummer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.
With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three ocean-related events. With easy to read graphs and insights for reducing your family's and a property's risk it is an essential part of your coastal awareness toolkit.
Following the Government’s announcement today, we are preparing to run the new COVID Traffic Light System across all our facilities and services as Wellington will be shifting to Orange on Friday 3 December.
Specific information about our services and facilities will be available on Thursday 2 … View moreFollowing the Government’s announcement today, we are preparing to run the new COVID Traffic Light System across all our facilities and services as Wellington will be shifting to Orange on Friday 3 December.
Specific information about our services and facilities will be available on Thursday 2 December, but for now please visit: wellington.govt.nz...
To get your COVID Vaccine Pass, visit www.mycovidrecord.health.nz....
We need volunteer walkers! STOMP the Street is a chance to help our community project called Hono Mai. We have a bunch of pamphlets to pop into letterboxes. Lets make it a fun opportunity to meet other friendly walkers and add some stomping steps to your day.
We'll stomp the streets of … View moreWe need volunteer walkers! STOMP the Street is a chance to help our community project called Hono Mai. We have a bunch of pamphlets to pop into letterboxes. Lets make it a fun opportunity to meet other friendly walkers and add some stomping steps to your day.
We'll stomp the streets of Takapuwahia and South Titahi Bay on the 4th Dec 2021. We'll meet at Streetwise Coffee Cart (in front of Smith City on Parumoana St) at 9.30am to meet and greet, find out which streets you'd like to deliver to and grab yourself a free coffee.
To join click Going to our Facebook event so we can be aware of numbers.
Porirua City Council is requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from January 17, and vaccination passes will be required at all council premises from December 3.
Chief executive Wendy Walker says as a public service organisation the health and safety of staff, customers and the … View morePorirua City Council is requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from January 17, and vaccination passes will be required at all council premises from December 3.
Chief executive Wendy Walker says as a public service organisation the health and safety of staff, customers and the wider Porirua community was the key driver behind these decisions.
Council has also made the decision that when New Zealand moves to the traffic light system on December 3, all council facilities and premises will require users to show vaccination passes.
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