Papakowhai, Porirua

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1816 days ago

Have you Lost your cat...

Duane from Porirua City Centre

Another friendly kitty has turned up in the last week or so, tonight it has sat with us & had cuddles & food from our hands even. Deffinatly someone's furbaby, has a very distinctive meow, similar to a bengal meow & has very orange with stripes coat again much like a bengal.. Tip … View moreAnother friendly kitty has turned up in the last week or so, tonight it has sat with us & had cuddles & food from our hands even. Deffinatly someone's furbaby, has a very distinctive meow, similar to a bengal meow & has very orange with stripes coat again much like a bengal.. Tip road, kenepuru

1817 days ago

A special time needs a special timetable.

Community Engagement Advisor from

In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 23 December to Sunday 5 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 6 January.

If you’re travelling by bus or train to visit… View more
In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 23 December to Sunday 5 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 6 January.

If you’re travelling by bus or train to visit family and friends on Christmas Day, you can ride FREE.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the year. For details visit metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.

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1817 days ago

Know a helping hander?

Countdown Supermarkets

Every Countdown store in New Zealand is giving away a $500 Countdown Gift Card to a local hero. Nominate here

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1817 days ago

Feel the Spirit – an uplifting and foot-stomping concert featuring the Kapiti Chorale and Voices in the Wind

Eric from Camborne

The dynamic new Porirua-based Voices in the Wind combines with the well-established Kapiti Chorale in two concerts, the first at Plimmerton School Hall in Plimmerton on Friday 29th November at 7.30pm and the second on 1st December at 3pm at St Paul's Church, Paraparaumu.
The choirs will … View more
The dynamic new Porirua-based Voices in the Wind combines with the well-established Kapiti Chorale in two concerts, the first at Plimmerton School Hall in Plimmerton on Friday 29th November at 7.30pm and the second on 1st December at 3pm at St Paul's Church, Paraparaumu.
The choirs will present a rousing, toe-tapping concert based around spirituals from the southern USA, a genre of American folk music that articulates the suffering, longing, and religious passion of African Americans during slavery and its aftermath. Religious hymns and work songs, set to traditional African rhythms and chanting styles, often including messages that plantation owners didn't understand, formed the basis for this incredible new style of music called the spiritual.
The feature work, by Linda Twine, is the cantata Changed My Name. This heartfelt and dynamic work is based on the story of the journey to freedom by American slaves. This work is narrated by Tanya Piejus and Susannah Donovan, joined by a group of inspiring young soloists (Michaela Cadwgan, Alexandra Woodhouse Appleby, Jamie Young, and Joseph Haddow) as well as brilliant accompanists Phillip O'Malley and Jennifer Scarlet. Each choir will also sing several pieces on their own, each soloist will join in with additional works, and throw in a few more combined choir pieces from the nearly 100 voices on stage, and you will leave the concert hall “buzzing” - guaranteed!
Tickets available from Moby Dickens Books, Mac's Collectables, The Bookshelf, Plimmerton Deli, tickets@kapitichorale.org.nz, by phoning 04 293 4092, or purchase at the door. Adults $30; 2 for $55 Students $10
Do not miss the choral concert of the year!

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1818 days ago

Challenge the unspoken rules

White Ribbon

A challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.

White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their … View more
A challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.

White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their individuality and define themselves as men who have respectful relationships with themselves and their partners – creating happier, healthier communities for us all.
Find out more

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1818 days ago

Have you lost your lil short legged furbaby..

Duane from Porirua City Centre

Anybody lost their lil short leg furbaby... Im confident this is a domestic cat, only just recently been spotted up here. This is often where lost one's tend to come as the good source would be plentiful up here, tip road, kenepuru (broken hill road) we have reunited owners with their cats … View moreAnybody lost their lil short leg furbaby... Im confident this is a domestic cat, only just recently been spotted up here. This is often where lost one's tend to come as the good source would be plentiful up here, tip road, kenepuru (broken hill road) we have reunited owners with their cats here from as far as lower hutt in the past so don't think it won't be your furbaby because of the distance, it can be surprising just how far they can roam. :)

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1818 days ago

Pop up Art Gallery Tawa - just two weeks left

Colin from Titahi Bay

Exhibition and sale being held in the old Red Cross Shop at
178 Main Rd Tawa. This Pop Up now has only two weeks left; to close on 30 November. See work by local artists Gerda Smit; Jill Sutton; Fran Zukowski; Lindsay Blakeley. A great choice of original paintings, prints and cards for sale.
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Exhibition and sale being held in the old Red Cross Shop at
178 Main Rd Tawa. This Pop Up now has only two weeks left; to close on 30 November. See work by local artists Gerda Smit; Jill Sutton; Fran Zukowski; Lindsay Blakeley. A great choice of original paintings, prints and cards for sale.
Monday - Friday 10.00am - 6.00pm. Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm

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1819 days ago

Does your community need a splash of paint?

Resene

Nominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.

You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - … View more
Nominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.

You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - whether that is the paint for a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or refresh of a local playground.

We’ll also be selecting five winning entries plus asking members to vote in the People’s Choice Award!
Apply now!

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1819 days ago

TV donation

Ann from Plimmerton

If you have a TV (in working order) that's gathering dust and would like to donate it to an elderly gentleman it would be much appreciated.

Free

1819 days ago

Together we can change this. 🙌

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Reach out, look out, help out AND speak out!

#NSNZendviolence

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1819 days ago

Brand new tours for 2020 have just been launched!

Readers Tours

Want to explore New Zealand's beautiful backyard?!

Our Readers Tours offer adventurous seniors a perfect combination of sights and unique experiences. With two brand new tours launched for 2020, don't miss your chance to visit some of New Zealand’s hidden gems. From the beautiful … View more
Want to explore New Zealand's beautiful backyard?!

Our Readers Tours offer adventurous seniors a perfect combination of sights and unique experiences. With two brand new tours launched for 2020, don't miss your chance to visit some of New Zealand’s hidden gems. From the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and Aoraki, Mt Cook, to the home of Middle Earth and the geothermal sites of Rotorua

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