Papakowhai, Porirua

1365 days ago

Porirua families won't be able to cremate loved ones for six months

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Grieving Porirua families will need to have their loved ones cremated in other parts of Wellington, with Whenua Tapu crematorium and chapel set to close for around six months of repairs and upgrades.
Construction work to bring the almost 40-year-old chapel up to modern strengthening standards is … View more
Grieving Porirua families will need to have their loved ones cremated in other parts of Wellington, with Whenua Tapu crematorium and chapel set to close for around six months of repairs and upgrades.
Construction work to bring the almost 40-year-old chapel up to modern strengthening standards is needed, and its roof and ageing cremator needs to be replaced.

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1366 days ago

Pomare Tongan tapa cloth exhibition at Te Papa

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to … View more
Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to learn from each other and cultivate Tongan culture by making koloa (cultural treasures).
The exhibition runs to Sunday, February 14, Level 4 Toi Art. Akomai Heritage will host a public demonstrations on Saturday, February 13, 11am.

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1366 days ago

Tango Therapy Class

Ian from Paremata

We are starting our tango therapy classes for 2021

Tango therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses Argentinian tango dance and music with special exercises.
Great for balance and social connections.
Designed for mobility challenged people, seniors and non dancers.

If you can walk you can dance… View more
We are starting our tango therapy classes for 2021

Tango therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses Argentinian tango dance and music with special exercises.
Great for balance and social connections.
Designed for mobility challenged people, seniors and non dancers.

If you can walk you can dance tango

Classes Mondays 10.30 to 11.30 February 3, 10

Extreme Dance Studio Paremata.

Cheryl Cameron 04 2331009 or 027 2448560 cherylcameron88@gmail.com

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1367 days ago

Blame-Game and Perpetual Promises

Michelle from Titahi Bay

Citizens of Porirua are fed-up with negligence by local authority to notify the public of continuing sewage leaks due to poor infrastructure. Despite repeated promises over the past two years, PCC finger-pointing and dodging of responsibility, blaming WWL (whom they part-own), shows a lack of … View moreCitizens of Porirua are fed-up with negligence by local authority to notify the public of continuing sewage leaks due to poor infrastructure. Despite repeated promises over the past two years, PCC finger-pointing and dodging of responsibility, blaming WWL (whom they part-own), shows a lack of leadership, and continues to be played out on National TV and in National newspapers.
www.newshub.co.nz...

1372 days ago

Captain Tom Moore dies at 100

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

I would not normally post something like this on Neighbourly but I think we can all agree that the death of Captain Tom Moore is sad news.
What can we learn from his death and selfless actions?

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1368 days ago

1000 piece Jigsaws

Jenny from Titahi Bay

The puzzles are complete. $5 each.


Country Cottages - Eastnor Cottage.
Aristodogs - Bull Mastiff.
Great Paintings - Winter Landscape by Pieter Brueghel the younger. Still in the cellophane wrapping.
Wasgij 8 - High Tide.
The Postman's Round - Post for the blacksmith.
Kinship - … View more
The puzzles are complete. $5 each.


Country Cottages - Eastnor Cottage.
Aristodogs - Bull Mastiff.
Great Paintings - Winter Landscape by Pieter Brueghel the younger. Still in the cellophane wrapping.
Wasgij 8 - High Tide.
The Postman's Round - Post for the blacksmith.
Kinship - Easter Egg Hunt.

Classic Treasures - Two Puppies.
Waddingtons - Cottage near Ringwood, England.
Holdson - Christchurch Arts Centre (before the quake).


And one 500 piece puzzle:
Summer Times - Provencal House.

Negotiable

1368 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View more
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Find out more

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1369 days ago

Tātou Rohe - Our Region

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

The latest issue of Tō Tātou Rohe – Our Region is out! This mail-out features bite-sized stories about what’s been happening in our region, and what’s coming up.

Read it here: bit.ly...

If you’d like to subscribe, visit our website: www.gw.govt.nz...

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1369 days ago

Celebrate arts and culture in Wellington!

The Playground

Two months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative … View moreTwo months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative organisations.

Head into town and discover award-winning performance in the places you least expect it: dance on the Cable Car? Cabaret at crosswalks? What about opera sung from balconies? Try a different kind of weekend and see what you find with this jam packed selection of family-friendly performance throughout February and March.
Find out more

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1370 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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1370 days ago

Whitby Collegiate OPEN DAY - Sunday 14 March, 11am-1pm

Whitby Collegiate

These are the years that set students up for life and this is the school that can do that.
We’re the first co-educational, independent school in the Wellington region for Years 7-13.
We believe in small classes, big thinking, individual attention and collective responsibility - all focused on … View more
These are the years that set students up for life and this is the school that can do that.
We’re the first co-educational, independent school in the Wellington region for Years 7-13.
We believe in small classes, big thinking, individual attention and collective responsibility - all focused on helping children be the very best that they can be, in every aspect of their lives.
We’d be delighted to show you our school and tell you more in person.
To register for our next open day visit our website or give us a call.
whitbycollegiate.school.nz | Ph: 04 234 1070

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1372 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

You will all recognise who this is but who knows the history of this picture taken at Wellington Airport?

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1370 days ago

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View more
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1370 days ago

Voices in the Wind choir starts up for 2021

Eric from Ranui

Come and join us on an open invitation night, Wednesday 17 February, as we start a really exciting programme of music for 2021! See attachments for more details.

Promotion Sheet for 2021.pdf Download View

1377 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
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