Papakowhai, Porirua

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441 days ago

CUSTOMHOUSE QUAY - WATER OUTAGE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to … View more
Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to repair the pipe as soon as possible, and the issue is expected to be resolved late this afternoon.

Until then, to reduce traffic congestion, please avoid Customhouse Quay and the surrounding area.

Water Tankers are parked on Hunter Street, Lady Elizabeth Lane and Waring Taylor Street – please bring your own containers.

For more info, please see Wellington Water on Facebook.

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441 days ago

Papakōwhai shared path and intersection upgrade

Porirua City Council

Come along to our drop-in session and find out more about the new Papakōwhai Road shared path & Whitford Brown Avenue intersection upgrade.

Where and when:
Tuesday 19 September between 6 & 8pm
Papakōwhai School staff room, 17 Spey Place, Papakōwhai

What’s happening?
We’re … View more
Come along to our drop-in session and find out more about the new Papakōwhai Road shared path & Whitford Brown Avenue intersection upgrade.

Where and when:
Tuesday 19 September between 6 & 8pm
Papakōwhai School staff room, 17 Spey Place, Papakōwhai

What’s happening?
We’re connecting schools, parks and public transport with a new shared path along Papakōwhai Road and we’re also upgrading the intersection at Whitford Brown Avenue.

Both projects will make it easier for people to get around the city. All going well construction is planned to start in November 2023 and finish in winter 2024.

The Papakōwhai Road shared path is fully funded from the Government’s Transport Choices Programme, led by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
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444 days ago

Poll: Do you switch political teams?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the election just over a month away, kiwis are thinking about where to put their vote. For some, individual policies don't matter too much as they'll always vote the same. And for others, their political leanings have changed over time or with each election. Will your vote be vastly … View moreWith the election just over a month away, kiwis are thinking about where to put their vote. For some, individual policies don't matter too much as they'll always vote the same. And for others, their political leanings have changed over time or with each election. Will your vote be vastly different this year?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Do you switch political teams?
  • 50.6% Yes, my vote has changed
    50.6% Complete
  • 45.2% No, my vote has never strayed
    45.2% Complete
  • 4.2% I don't bother voting
    4.2% Complete
1627 votes
442 days ago

Paint it blue with Resene!

Resene

Did you know over 4,000 New Zealand men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year? In fact one in eight will get it during their lifetime.

We're proud to be supporting Paint It Blue once again in 2023 - and we'd love our neighbours to be involved too.

Simply buy any blue … View more
Did you know over 4,000 New Zealand men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year? In fact one in eight will get it during their lifetime.

We're proud to be supporting Paint It Blue once again in 2023 - and we'd love our neighbours to be involved too.

Simply buy any blue Resene testpot 60mL between 8-21 September and Resene will donate $1 to The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand! Visit your local Resene ColorShop to find your new favourite blues.
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443 days ago

Gardening services - it’s time too clean up the winter mess!

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Aotea

Now winter is Gone and you can begin to feel the sunshine it’s time to sort the gardens i can help you with this !
new gardens , trees, weeds, selling your house?
Family visiting ? Drop me a line for a free quote
0272430951
Natures choice gardening service

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443 days ago

Poll: How long have you been loyal?

The Team from NZ Compare

Kia Ora wonderful neighbours!
Have you noticed your broadband costs going up lately?

If you're a customer of one of the big providers Spark or One NZ, we'd love to hear how long have you been a loyal customer to them?

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How long have you been loyal?
  • 6.6% Under 2 years
    6.6% Complete
  • 11.8% Between 2-5 years
    11.8% Complete
  • 16% Over 5 years
    16% Complete
  • 65.6% Over 10 years
    65.6% Complete
468 votes
443 days ago

Burger Welly a hit in Porirua; t bay café crowned local winner

Porirua City Council

Thousands of burgers were consumed in Porirua during Burger Wellington’s scrumptious competition last month, providing a welcome boost for local eateries.

Eleven venues across the city were among more than 200 that took part in the two-week long Visa Wellington On a Plate promotion, supported … View more
Thousands of burgers were consumed in Porirua during Burger Wellington’s scrumptious competition last month, providing a welcome boost for local eateries.

Eleven venues across the city were among more than 200 that took part in the two-week long Visa Wellington On a Plate promotion, supported by Garage Project. This gave many of our local chefs the chance to go big on the ingredients, creating some mouth-watering winter burger options.

While Wellington’s One80 Restaurant took out the overall award, the winning Porirua burger, decided by public vote, was t bay café’s The Hot Chick. It featured honey-fried chicken, jalapeno slaw, sweet and spicy pickles, pickled red onions and house-made aioli. Hungry yet? It had a beer match with Garage Project’s T Sauce beer.

All up, thousands of burgers were sold across the city, some eateries managing to make more than 1000 on their own.

Pictured below, from left, Visa Wellington On a Plate’s Sarah Meikle, t bay cafe owners Anna Doyle and Jeff Goldsbury, and Garage Project’s Pete Gillespie, with the best Porirua burger award.
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443 days ago

And the winners are...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly drawn five members to win our $100 petrol vouchers. Congratulations to:

Lucy Ye of Fairview Heights
Juan Smith of Invercargill
Charlotte Hassmann-Watts of Napier
Bob Sanders of Tauranga
Crystal Williamson of Christchurch

Winners, you can claim your prize here before … View more
We've randomly drawn five members to win our $100 petrol vouchers. Congratulations to:

Lucy Ye of Fairview Heights
Juan Smith of Invercargill
Charlotte Hassmann-Watts of Napier
Bob Sanders of Tauranga
Crystal Williamson of Christchurch

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 19th of September. Enjoy!

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444 days ago

Land for sale, $160K, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt

Andrés from Papakowhai

Selling a section in Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt. It is 1027 m². Address: 11 Gribble Grove, Stokes Valley

Asking price: $160,000 / Private Sale.

Need services to be connected. Not building there any more as life situation has changed. Happy to put you in touch with the surveyors and companies … View more
Selling a section in Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt. It is 1027 m². Address: 11 Gribble Grove, Stokes Valley

Asking price: $160,000 / Private Sale.

Need services to be connected. Not building there any more as life situation has changed. Happy to put you in touch with the surveyors and companies so you can continue the process.

There is a flat area of about 90 m² where you can park your caravan or tiny house and live off grid while you build your home. There is also another flatish elevated area where a second dwelling can be built.

All relevant documents can be found here: drive.google.com...

Feel free to visit it anytime you wish, and for any question, please email andres.oventi@gmail.com

thanks!

Price: $160,000

444 days ago

More Kiwis eligible for insulation grants

EECA

If you have family who have been feeling cold in their home through winter, help may be at hand to make their home warm, dry, and healthy.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an … View more
If you have family who have been feeling cold in their home through winter, help may be at hand to make their home warm, dry, and healthy.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

In August, the eligibility criteria were extended so over 50,000 more homes are eligible for insulation grants. It gets better - there are lots of community organisations offering extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Go to our website to check their eligibility, today.
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445 days ago

Be in to win a Heirloom Legacy Pan worth $399

NZ House and Garden

NZ House & Garden is giving your family the chance to win an iconic Heirloom Legacy Pan worth $399 thanks to Ironclad Pan Co. Each pan comes with your family name stamped on the base to make sure it’s cherished for generations to come.

To be in to WIN, … View more
NZ House & Garden is giving your family the chance to win an iconic Heirloom Legacy Pan worth $399 thanks to Ironclad Pan Co. Each pan comes with your family name stamped on the base to make sure it’s cherished for generations to come.

To be in to WIN, purchase a 1 or 2-year NZ House & Garden subscription before midnight on 17 September and you’ll automatically go in the draw. Returning subscribers can also enter by renewing at the advertised rate. T&Cs apply.

The team at NZ House & Garden.
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447 days ago

Spring Garden tidy ups !

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Aotea

As Spring as finally arrived it’s time now to adventure outside and see what damage winter has done to the garden!
But o no! It’s a bomb site ! Luckily theirs a simple
Solution , let someone else tackle it!
That’s where I can help you . Call me today
On 0272430951for a free quote ,
Ian
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As Spring as finally arrived it’s time now to adventure outside and see what damage winter has done to the garden!
But o no! It’s a bomb site ! Luckily theirs a simple
Solution , let someone else tackle it!
That’s where I can help you . Call me today
On 0272430951for a free quote ,
Ian
Natures choice gardening

447 days ago

Clear the decks

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Refresh your outdoor spaces with Resene Lumbersider and Resene Walk-on with these easy ideas.

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447 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter The Post

This week we feature a picture from Rosa Marie.

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448 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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