Papakowhai, Porirua

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

1562 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Righto team, where are we this week?

Let us know where you think this scene is. These days the tram tracks are gone, but it doesn't look too different.

As with last week's Way Back Wednesday, today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection.

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1555 days ago

Marko Stamenic joins top Danish club

Reporter Community News

Western Suburbs midfielder Marko Stamenic has joined Danish Superliga side FC Copenhagen.

Stamenic is one of New Zealand's most exciting young players. He was set to earn a call-up to Danny Hay’s All Whites squad for the March friendlies against Bahrain and Oman, only for the games to be … View more
Western Suburbs midfielder Marko Stamenic has joined Danish Superliga side FC Copenhagen.

Stamenic is one of New Zealand's most exciting young players. He was set to earn a call-up to Danny Hay’s All Whites squad for the March friendlies against Bahrain and Oman, only for the games to be cancelled.

The Ole Football Academy product will be playing for FC Copenhagen’s under-19 team.

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1555 days ago

Urgent appeal for sightings of missing Wellington man

Reporter Community News

Wellington Police are urgently seeking sightings of Izeah Hall-Taputu, who has been missing since Wednesday morning.

Hall-Taputu, 20, has been reported missing from his home in Cannons Creek, and police have significant concerns for his welfare.

If you have seen him today, or you have information… View more
Wellington Police are urgently seeking sightings of Izeah Hall-Taputu, who has been missing since Wednesday morning.

Hall-Taputu, 20, has been reported missing from his home in Cannons Creek, and police have significant concerns for his welfare.

If you have seen him today, or you have information which might help find him, please call 111 immediately, quoting event number P043519039.

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1555 days ago

It's hard to beat a hand filleted piece of NZ Hoki.

McDonald's NZ

Caught locally in the sparkling waters that surround New Zealand, our Hoki is renowned for its succulent texture, white flesh and great taste.

We use the best ingredients to make all our Macca's® meals. Whether you’re in Whangarei or Queenstown, you’ll always get the great quality and … View more
Caught locally in the sparkling waters that surround New Zealand, our Hoki is renowned for its succulent texture, white flesh and great taste.

We use the best ingredients to make all our Macca's® meals. Whether you’re in Whangarei or Queenstown, you’ll always get the great quality and taste.
Find out more

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1555 days ago

Father's Day 50% Off for Dad!

Isaac from Adrenalin Forest Wellington

Looking for something exciting this Father's Day???
We giving 50% off for Dad's climbing with their kids this Father's day!!!
Mention '50% off for Dad' when booking via phone or email www.adrenalin-forest.co.nz...

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1555 days ago

Leather lounge suite

Carolyn from Whitby

Comprising 2 recliner chairs, 3 seater couch, 2 seater couch and a corner unit. All the same colour although the photos look as though the chair is a different colour.
Cost $10,500. Buyer to pick up from Whitby, Porirua


Made to order leather lounge suite providing cosy conversation area. … View more
Comprising 2 recliner chairs, 3 seater couch, 2 seater couch and a corner unit. All the same colour although the photos look as though the chair is a different colour.
Cost $10,500. Buyer to pick up from Whitby, Porirua


Made to order leather lounge suite providing cosy conversation area. Colour brown. Thick hide showing imperfections, not highly machined and dyed.

2 x Chairs both with recliners (manual) – Width 100 cm, Depth 93 cm, Height 93 cm. Height of seat 45 cm

2 seater couch with recliner on outer seat (manual) – Width 140 cm, Depth 93 cm, Height 93 cm

3 seater couch with recliner on outer seat (manual) – Width 193 cm, Depth 93 cm, Height 93 cm

Corner unit

Total length with corner unit

Long side (3 seater) 320 cm

Short side (2 seater) 260 cm

Negotiable

1555 days ago

Urgent appeal for sightings of missing Wellington man

Reporter Community News

Wellington Police are urgently seeking sightings of Izeah Hall-Taputu, who has been missing since Wednesday morning.

Hall-Taputu, 20, has been reported missing from his home in Cannons Creek, and police have significant concerns for his welfare.

If you have seen him today, or you have information… View more
Wellington Police are urgently seeking sightings of Izeah Hall-Taputu, who has been missing since Wednesday morning.

Hall-Taputu, 20, has been reported missing from his home in Cannons Creek, and police have significant concerns for his welfare.

If you have seen him today, or you have information which might help find him, please call 111 immediately, quoting event number P043519039.

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1556 days ago

First home buying stories wanted

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for … View moreHi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for years to get a deposit together? Perhaps your family chipped in to help get you on the ladder? Are you older and buying for the first time? Did you choose to move into a home with a friend or another couple to make it more affordable? Please let us know in the comments below, or drop me a line in the messages. Your comments my be used in a story, but we'd also be interested in chatting to you for an exciting project coming up!

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1555 days ago

Whitby Collegiate OPEN DAY - September

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, giving us a rare ability to create a place where all students are happy, generous achievers. We’d be delighted … View moreThese 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, giving us a rare ability to create a place where all students are happy, generous achievers. 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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1556 days ago

Poll: Should Hollywood stars get special treatment?

Reporter Community News

Hollywood heavyweights Kirsten Dunst​ and Jesse Plemons​ applied for an exemption to avoid having to quarantine in an Auckland hotel

Their application came at a time when virtually all foreigners were banned due to Covid-19 border restrictions. The pair applied to spend their time in a … View more
Hollywood heavyweights Kirsten Dunst​ and Jesse Plemons​ applied for an exemption to avoid having to quarantine in an Auckland hotel

Their application came at a time when virtually all foreigners were banned due to Covid-19 border restrictions. The pair applied to spend their time in a secluded Waikato property.

Although the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) refused to confirm whether an exemption was granted, the pair have told Vanity Fair they are staying in a hotel.

Their application for an exemption cited concerns over privacy and a concern they would be followed by photographers.

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Should Hollywood stars get special treatment?
  • 4.8% They deserved to get an exemption.
    4.8% Complete
  • 95.2% They were rightly denied an exemption.
    95.2% Complete
568 votes
1555 days ago

Porirua pauses plan to demolish hall linked to US Marines

Reporter Community News

What should the Porirua City Council do with a 78 year-old former US Marine Hall?

The hall was built by American soldiers in 1942 and used as a recreational facility. It has been used as a home for the Porirua Little Theatre since the 1970s.

Structural problems led to closure in 2012 and six … View more
What should the Porirua City Council do with a 78 year-old former US Marine Hall?

The hall was built by American soldiers in 1942 and used as a recreational facility. It has been used as a home for the Porirua Little Theatre since the 1970s.

Structural problems led to closure in 2012 and six years later the council decided to demolish it.

Now, the council has asked for the process to be put on hold, so they can talk to the community about ways to commemorate the building.

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1556 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Learn more

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1556 days ago

Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th 🧠🌸

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of … View more
1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.

This month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (21 - 27 September).

However you choose to take part, make sure to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1560 days ago

Zero tolerance on speeding drivers all year round as Kiwi cops get tough on motorists

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.

It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.


“We don’t have a threshold,” Welch told Stuff, “we don’t have anything other than the speed limit.

Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.

Click here to read more.

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