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Mayor Mike Tana says he wants a fully-equipped A and E service for the city - not just the after-hours doctor's service currently offered at Kenepuru Hospital.
He says Porirua could be cut off from Wellington in a disaster and needs to be self-sufficient.
What do you think? Does a city of … View moreMayor Mike Tana says he wants a fully-equipped A and E service for the city - not just the after-hours doctor's service currently offered at Kenepuru Hospital.
He says Porirua could be cut off from Wellington in a disaster and needs to be self-sufficient.
What do you think? Does a city of 54,000 warrant its own accident and emergency service or are you happy to use Wellington Hospital?
Let us know and remember to mark your post NFP if you don't want us to print it.
Now is the time to give us your opinion on the RiverLink project directly! If you can't make it to one of the Community Open Days, head over to the new online feedback tool.
We look forward to your input!
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Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.
Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
… View moreHave a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
A Porirua multisport event got a dose of star power with Olympian Mahe Drysdale proving his sporting…
💫 Community Day | 15 April 2017 | 10:30am 💫
Elim Christian Centre, 11 Heriot Drive, Porirua.
*** All welcome!
It's that time of year again! This is our 7th year running and we're still going strong with all our generous supporters donating their good quality household items, … View more💫 Community Day | 15 April 2017 | 10:30am 💫
Elim Christian Centre, 11 Heriot Drive, Porirua.
*** All welcome!
It's that time of year again! This is our 7th year running and we're still going strong with all our generous supporters donating their good quality household items, furniture and clothing. Free beauty treatments and haircuts are back, as well as free family photos with our talented photographers. Sausage sizzles are free, free bouncy castle/facepainting for the kids. Its a great family day out, everyone is welcome. See you there!
📍Please let me know if you want to:
- donate your good quality clothing or furniture (we can pick-up)
- volunteer in the Free Salon as a nail-tech/stylist/barber/hairdresser (we will promote your business/services throughout the day).
Thank-you 🙂
Coding and computing have become the norm at a Porirua school with bright-eyed pupils getting set to…
"If you wait around long enough," the Prime Minister said. "You finally get the job." A crew of y…
Porirua's mayor has warned a major earthquake will render the city "an island without a hospital". …
There are more people buried in a Porirua cemetery than the number of headstones suggest. About 28 …
Pyjamas, a toothbrush, a backpack - simple things for children in crisis. The Wellington region's …
Geoff Warren is feeling "nervously optimistic" about the Trust Porirua City Brass band's chances of …
The unofficial entrance and track from the end of Richard Street into Whitireia Park has been temporarily closed due to the track becoming unsafe.
Members of the public are warned to keep out until further notice.
For further information please contact the park ranger.
We have now moved to using the underpass at Battle Hill to allow the Transmission Gully motorway to be built up. This will take the next 2-3 months to complete. Through this period heavy machinery will be working adjacent, we ask park users to stay within the fenced lane way through the underpass. … View moreWe have now moved to using the underpass at Battle Hill to allow the Transmission Gully motorway to be built up. This will take the next 2-3 months to complete. Through this period heavy machinery will be working adjacent, we ask park users to stay within the fenced lane way through the underpass. This will keep everybody safe and the contractors focusing on building the road.
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