Papakowhai, Porirua

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

505 days ago

Have you got a great family recipe for cauliflower?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for cauliflower recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by June 25, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the August issue of NZ Gardener.

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505 days ago

Crafty makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Reinvent an old picnic basket into a snazzy new sewing case with fresh Resene colours.

Find out how to revamp your own with our handy advice.

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505 days ago

Ropata Health - Witako Skin Clinic

Ropata Health

Have you put off having a skin check?
Been meaning to get that mole checked?
Always wanted to get that annoying lump removed?

The team at Witako Skin Clinic know what it’s like to be worried about something on your skin but facing long waiting times to see your GP and even longer to see a … View more
Have you put off having a skin check?
Been meaning to get that mole checked?
Always wanted to get that annoying lump removed?

The team at Witako Skin Clinic know what it’s like to be worried about something on your skin but facing long waiting times to see your GP and even longer to see a skin specialist or surgeon.

What’s Different about us?
We are a primary care lead service ready and waiting to see you for skin checks and surgical/non -surgical treatments. We have low waiting times and no GP referral needed – just book yourself in.

What happens if you need treatment/Surgery? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. We have a purpose-built operating suite for minor surgery on site. If you need an onward referral – we can do that for you too.

- Spot/specific lesion checks
- Full body skin checks
- Minor surgery for benign cysts/lipomas
- Surgical/non -surgical skin cancer management

What are you waiting for?
Come and see us today!
ph: 04 920 0870
135 Wiatko Street, Epuni, Lower Hutt
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509 days ago

What are your winter-warming hacks?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

June is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.

What do you do to prepare for winter? … View more
June is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.

What do you do to prepare for winter? Share your tips for staying warm and dry, and for making the most of the chillier season.

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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506 days ago

Winter Pottery Sale - Gear Homestead 2023

Alastair from Titahi Bay

Gear Homestead Woolshed Potters Winter Sale
Sat 24th & Sun 25th - 10am - 5pm
1 Okowai Road, Porirua

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507 days ago

Unlocking Sam’s potential

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.

After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident … View more
Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.

After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident and self-assured, and his teachers noticed a positive change in his sociability and willingness to ask questions in class.

He developed a "give-it-a-go" attitude. Inspired by his newfound passion for the outdoors, Sam plans to join the New Zealand Defence Force after finishing school.

Support young people like Sam by donating today.
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508 days ago

Ceramic floor tiles

Peter from Paremata

Spanish made 300 mm by 300 mm each tile approx 4.5 sq mts in total.

Price: $50

508 days ago

Attention! Why Your Insurance Premiums are on the rise!

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Neighbours, don't let rising living costs and surging insurance premiums in 2023 leave you uninsured! Renewing your policies without first checking if the price has increased, could lead to bigger bills. Let's avoid that!

Explore alternative insurance providers now. Money CompareView more
Hey Neighbours, don't let rising living costs and surging insurance premiums in 2023 leave you uninsured! Renewing your policies without first checking if the price has increased, could lead to bigger bills. Let's avoid that!

Explore alternative insurance providers now. Money Compare consolidates all major insurers and their key features in one place, making searching for new providers easy. They offer fantastic deals like one month of FREE car insurance, PLUS a helpful team to assist you in reviewing your health and life insurance coverage, to ensure you're on the best policy. Take charge of your insurance today by reviewing your policies!
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508 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and… View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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508 days ago

LOVE LOCAL PORIRUA

Rod from Hive World Honey

First a big thank you to all who visited our booth at Love Local Porirua, it was our best ever day!
Hive World Honey now have a website - tale a peek!
We have information on all our honey varieties available and honey recipes. We will be posting blogs regularly so check us out.

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508 days ago

NgatiToa Social Badminton

Jon from Whitby

Come join us Monday Nights from 7:30pm for a friendly hit around the courts. NgatiToa Domain Hall, 7:30-9pm every Monday $8 casual $5 student

512 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey … View more
This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey teal/tētē-moroiti (Anas gracilis) on Henley Lake in Masterton. Bird #40 in 2023."

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516 days ago

Auditory Processing Disorder

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

This week’s speaker was Natalie Bryan, whose son Jackson suffers from Auditory Processing Disorder, or APD. Natalie is a multi-tasker who runs a tiling business with her husband, is a life coach, has two children, and recently has become an author and illustrator.

Jackson’s condition was … View more
This week’s speaker was Natalie Bryan, whose son Jackson suffers from Auditory Processing Disorder, or APD. Natalie is a multi-tasker who runs a tiling business with her husband, is a life coach, has two children, and recently has become an author and illustrator.

Jackson’s condition was first noticed when he was traumatised at a particularly noisy family day out. Essentially, APD means that sounds received by the ears are scrambled in the brain and lose much of their meaning. It varies in its effect and severity. Symptoms include tiredness and poor memory retention, and can lead to loss of self-confidence and behavioural problems. Up to 6% of children may be suffering from APD.

There is no cure for APD, but the brain can be trained to lessen its effects.

APD sufferers need support, and supporters need networks. Natalie decided to write, illustrate and publish a book (“JC the Bumble Bee”) in 2022 to describe Jackson’s journey. It lists resources available to the parents of APD sufferers.

Natalie played an audio simulation of what APD feels like, which was disturbing.

Natalie is an accomplished speaker and asked the club to help publicise and spread her new book to those who may need it.

She was kind enough to share her presentation which you can find here. JC_bumble_Bee_Presentation.pdf

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513 days ago

Wondering whose dog

Brooke from Papakowhai

Seen twice in 2 days. 3 legged black and white dog wandering Papakowhai. Is this your dog, or do you know where it lives?

512 days ago
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