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An audit of Porirua’s recycling has confirmed contamination is occurring regularly.
This month, recycling ambassadors have been out around the city on recycling days in their electric vehicle. During the first two weeks of inspections, four collection days exceeded the 14 per cent … View moreAn audit of Porirua’s recycling has confirmed contamination is occurring regularly.
This month, recycling ambassadors have been out around the city on recycling days in their electric vehicle. During the first two weeks of inspections, four collection days exceeded the 14 per cent contamination threshold, meaning that recycling load must go to the landfill. The highest day of contamination was 33 per cent.
So far a total of 3773 bins have been inspected and 13 per cent of those were contaminated.
The recycling ambassadors will continue to check recycling as the start of Porirua’s 3-Strikes Process nears on 28 February – once this begins, if we find non-recyclable or contaminated items in your bin, you’ll get a warning sticker. If you receive two warning stickers and a red card, you could lose your bin.
The main problem reported by the ambassadors is general household rubbish all mixed in together, Porirua’s Manager Water & Waste, David Down, said. “Nearly two-thirds of the contaminated recycling bins found during the audit so far has general household items in it, such as takeaway and coffee containers, polystyrene, plastic food containers, dirty nappies, tissues and food wrappers,” he said.
“We’ve also had really odd items like basketballs, coat hangers, handbags and chipboard. Things like this mean that other potentially valuable recycling material is ending up in the landfill.”
A common mistake is leaving lids on bottles.
“Please, remember to remove your lids from all plastic and glass bottles and jars. Anything smaller than a credit card can’t be recycled – it is too small to be processed correctly,” Mr Down said.
It is important Porirua gets its recycling right, so we have sent flyers to all Porirua residents, explaining the 3-Strikes Process in detail. There is also a short video on our website explaining how to recycle correctly, and you can always ring our contact centre on 04 237 5089 to ask questions.
Similar initiatives are occurring in other cities, including Hamilton, Christchurch and Dunedin
Did you know Sir Graeme Dingle was knighted in 2017 for his services to young people? Having founded the Foundation alongside Jo-anne Wilkinson, Lady Dingle which has over 28,000 young people in its programmes each year.
Read more about Sir Graeme through the link below.
This week we feature a picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"Here's a twofer for my 2022 list. A pied stilt/poaka (Himantopus leucocephalus) and a South Island pied oystercatcher/tōrea (Haematopus finschi) keeping each other company at Sandfly Bay in Dunedin as the Sun goes down. … View moreThis week we feature a picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"Here's a twofer for my 2022 list. A pied stilt/poaka (Himantopus leucocephalus) and a South Island pied oystercatcher/tōrea (Haematopus finschi) keeping each other company at Sandfly Bay in Dunedin as the Sun goes down. Showing you don't even need to be the same species to get along - they remind me of me and my husband - he's the skinny one dozing off while I'm talking. Birds #27 and #28 for 2022."
Do not park in the Harvey Norman car park if you are also going to the Library . They have a person monitoring where you go. When you leave your vehicle for the library they give you a $65 dollar ticket. So how does a big chain store get more parks than the Public library? Who was part of that … View moreDo not park in the Harvey Norman car park if you are also going to the Library . They have a person monitoring where you go. When you leave your vehicle for the library they give you a $65 dollar ticket. So how does a big chain store get more parks than the Public library? Who was part of that planning & decision?
Megan Barber from Johnsonville is the proud mum of Henry.
"Henry the rescue boy from Johnsonville. Nine years young!"
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.
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Enrolments are now open with classes … View moreWant to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?
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However, it was a great opportunity for Phillip to introduce Jo Maxwell. He reminded members that the first $1,000 we won in the Regional Finals of the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards in the Sport and Leisure category had been spent on the purchase of ERKs, perhaps to be sent to Tonga.… View moreHowever, it was a great opportunity for Phillip to introduce Jo Maxwell. He reminded members that the first $1,000 we won in the Regional Finals of the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards in the Sport and Leisure category had been spent on the purchase of ERKs, perhaps to be sent to Tonga. The second $1,000 prize for winning the Final would be spent on other projects the Club is undertaking.
Jo congratulated the club on winning the award which is sponsored by Wellington Airport, Wellington Community Trust, and five local Councils. Judges comprise the five regional Mayors and representatives from the Community Trust and Wellington Airport. The Awards have been running for 17 years and this year there were 270 groups who applied. Jo commented that the applications reflected the enormous contribution that volunteers make around the region. She presented President Kay with a beautiful certificate which for the next little while is going to hang at The Lighthouse for all to admire. It should be noted that this was the first year that finalists had to produce a video and write their own script. Sincere thanks are due to Phillip for having produced and delivered this.
The editor has been reminded that this is not, of course, the first time that Te Ara Piko project has been honoured. We won the Wellington Airport Regional Community Heritage and Environment category Award in 2013 and the New Zealand Recreation Association Outstanding Project Award in 2015.
Do you have a great idea for a collaborative research project?
Curious Minds Taranaki provides funding support and expertise to community groups looking to explore ideas and carry out research investigations.
Researchers, community organisations, and schools can Apply Now for up to $20,000 of… View moreDo you have a great idea for a collaborative research project?
Curious Minds Taranaki provides funding support and expertise to community groups looking to explore ideas and carry out research investigations.
Researchers, community organisations, and schools can Apply Now for up to $20,000 of funding to turn your ideas into action. Funding is available for collaborative science, technology or mātauranga projects that are Educationally Valuable, Locally Relevant and Scientifically Robust.
Find out more and register your idea
Brighten up any garden corner, balcony or deck; paint pots using Resene paints and plantwith perennial herbs or cascading flowers. Find out how to create your own.
This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s … View moreThis year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s Givealittle page is now live and we’re aiming to fundraise $25,000 for the Tasman Environment Trust. All money raised will go towards the purchase of bait and bait stations to continue and expand wasp control operations.
Find out more about this destructive pest by reading through our new interactive feature on Stuff which explores the tools we have in the fight to rid wasps from New Zealand for good.
The Porirua City Council has put a controversial decision to introduce paid parking in the city centre on hold.
The council introduced the by-law just before Christmas citing the need to offset a rates increase of 7.65 per cent.
The council has subsequently taken a hammering on social media, with … View moreThe Porirua City Council has put a controversial decision to introduce paid parking in the city centre on hold.
The council introduced the by-law just before Christmas citing the need to offset a rates increase of 7.65 per cent.
The council has subsequently taken a hammering on social media, with residents arguing that with Covid-19 impacting negatively on shopkeepers, paid parking would force people to shop elsewhere.
Councillors on Thursday morning resolved to suspend paid parking until March 2023.
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Hello. Desperately seeking a garage or lockup within 10km of Porirua. Happy to purchase just a small section ( part of a front garden perhaps) for cash and then erect a garage. Budget upto $75k available for right spot. Please reply back with phone number and I'll give you a call.
Thanks… View moreHello. Desperately seeking a garage or lockup within 10km of Porirua. Happy to purchase just a small section ( part of a front garden perhaps) for cash and then erect a garage. Budget upto $75k available for right spot. Please reply back with phone number and I'll give you a call.
Thanks
Mark
Kia ora neighbours, it's Brittany and the Community Outreach team from Predator Free Wellington.
We are close to finishing our Phase One rat and mustelid (stoat/weasel) eradication on the Miramar Peninsula. Our Phase Two eradication involves 19 suburbs - from Kilbirnie around to Ōwhiro Bay… View moreKia ora neighbours, it's Brittany and the Community Outreach team from Predator Free Wellington.
We are close to finishing our Phase One rat and mustelid (stoat/weasel) eradication on the Miramar Peninsula. Our Phase Two eradication involves 19 suburbs - from Kilbirnie around to Ōwhiro Bay and up through to the CBD.
We're looking for household sign-ups in these suburbs. This involves the installation of traps/bait stations on or near your property. It's FREE and the devices are FULLY SERVICED by our team.
Our team will be working in Houghton Bay, Island Bay, and Ōwhiro Bay over the next few weeks. We will be pounding the pavements, knocking on doors, putting up posters - and getting people excited about becoming predator free.
Sign up now online - and spread the word! Or get in contact with our team by calling 0800 NO RATS.
Now that school holidays are over, our hours have changed, head to our website for the updated hours. Bookings are compulsory while we are in the RED traffic light settings.
Book in now to secure your spot! We do have a limit on our park capacity.
Kiora porirua my partner and I operate a small lawn mowing service we are available this Friday from 9:30am till 1pm to mow lawns any size and shape we do a professional job in a timely manner if you would like a free quote contact me or my partner on 0223550522 or 0226944660
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