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.

525 days ago

Phil and teds

Vanessa from Ascot Park

Excellent condition comes with rain and wind covers no stains from pet free spoke free home
Pick up porirua 02102453438

Price: $400

525 days ago

Dinning table six chairs

Vanessa from Ascot Park

1.8 L by 1.1 W size table
6 x chairs
Soild Table and chairs originally brought from harvey norman
Pick up porirua 02102453438

Price: $600

525 days ago

Your alfresco space transformed

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Use some Resene paint and a little imagination to revamp your outdoor room.

Follow this handy advice to get started.

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533 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week's image and words are courtesy of Louise Thomas. It is a few years old but still funny.

"Just a spot of birding at our local park and this happened. I've got to stop dressing in green and thinking be still like a tree. I feel like a Disney princess (albeit years after … View more
This week's image and words are courtesy of Louise Thomas. It is a few years old but still funny.

"Just a spot of birding at our local park and this happened. I've got to stop dressing in green and thinking be still like a tree. I feel like a Disney princess (albeit years after filming when they have become old and crazy and someone no longer does their hair and makeup). I tried to scrape it off with one finger and it climbed onto that finger - it was like mobile chuddy or a sticking plaster, and I strongly resisted the urge to flick my hand. I managed to coax him onto an actual tree branch. His Mum turned up and growled. Called him an idiot.
Goldfinch fledgling. Photo courtesy of my daughter Lilly."

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530 days ago

Poll: Should we have a four-day work week?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In 2018, a NZ company trialled the four-day week and claimed a 20% increase in productivity, encouraging them to make the change permanent. A four-day work week means employees are paid for 40 hours but only work 32 of those. Should this be rolled out across the country where possible? Give us your… View moreIn 2018, a NZ company trialled the four-day week and claimed a 20% increase in productivity, encouraging them to make the change permanent. A four-day work week means employees are paid for 40 hours but only work 32 of those. Should this be rolled out across the country where possible? Give us your vote and share any thoughts below.

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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Should we have a four-day work week?
  • 67.9% Yes, I support a four-day working week.
    67.9% Complete
  • 21.1% No, a five-day working week is needed.
    21.1% Complete
  • 11% I'd need more information
    11% Complete
3639 votes
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526 days ago

On the hunt for a sofa

Shaz from Ascot Park

Any chance anybody has a corner sofa for cheap/free? Will be moving house soon and need a corner sofa due to living room layout but they are incredibly expensive. Sofa doesn't need to be in perfect condition, would be grateful for any offers :)

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526 days ago

On the hunt for a sofa

Shaz from Ascot Park

Any chance anybody has a corner sofa for cheap/free?
Will be moving house soon and need a corner sofa due to living room layout but they are incredibly expensive. Sofa doesn't need to be in perfect condition, would be grateful for any offers :)

Free

526 days ago

Resene Wallpaper Sale on now!

Resene

Now’s a great time to dress up your walls with 25% off the huge range of the latest Resene Wallpaper styles. Come in and see us today at your local Resene ColorShop! Learn more

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528 days ago

Auckland's Mid-Year Festival Returns

Auckland Elemental

Elemental AKL returns this July & August with 30+ curated events that celebrate the best Arts, Eats and Beats of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

For 17 days, Auckland will come alive with incredible concerts from international headliners, table talk with top chefs over curated dining … View more
Elemental AKL returns this July & August with 30+ curated events that celebrate the best Arts, Eats and Beats of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

For 17 days, Auckland will come alive with incredible concerts from international headliners, table talk with top chefs over curated dining experiences, immersive and interactive art installations, side-splitting live theatre, glittering city lights and more.

Learn more at aucklandnz.com/elemental
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529 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for shell-out beans?

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 shell-out bean recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by May 29, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the July issue of NZ Gardener.

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529 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you could 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 … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could 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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529 days ago

Support local during Porirua Business Month

Porirua City Council

Porirua City is gearing up for another busy Business Month in June, with events organised to support and grow our amazing and diverse local businesses.

Free events include a Pasifika Biz Fest, an update from Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen, a talk from Ngāti Toa Rangatira Tumu … View more
Porirua City is gearing up for another busy Business Month in June, with events organised to support and grow our amazing and diverse local businesses.

Free events include a Pasifika Biz Fest, an update from Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen, a talk from Ngāti Toa Rangatira Tumu Whakarae/CEO Helmut Modlik, the Love Local Expo (10 June), and a Women in Business panel discussion.

To find out more about any of the events, or to register, visit poriruacity.govt.nz/business/porirua-business-month
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529 days ago

Hive World will be closed Thurs 25th to Monday 29th

Rod from Hive World Honey

Hive World will be visiting our beekeepers on the East Coast form Thursday till Monday
Apologies for the inconvenience.

530 days ago

Paul Harris Fellowships-David Pine and Nick Walmsley

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

President Denise Traill announced that she had the honour and privilege to award two Paul Harris Fellowships and called forward David Pine and Nick Walmsley in turn. DG Marilyn Stevens kindly presented the badges.
📷📷She congratulated David for almost thirty years of service and thanked him … View more
President Denise Traill announced that she had the honour and privilege to award two Paul Harris Fellowships and called forward David Pine and Nick Walmsley in turn. DG Marilyn Stevens kindly presented the badges.
📷📷She congratulated David for almost thirty years of service and thanked him for his contributions to such events as the 4x4 Safari, the bookfairs, plantings, the garden tour, and for doing guest speaker write-ups for three years.
She offered congratulations to Nick for his service and thanked him for the contributions made in his year of the inaugural Graeme Press RYLA Award, the start of a new Whitby Probus Club and for receiving the District 9940 Public Image Award for the Teardrop Campaign, among others. Following his thanks, Nick suggested that Rotary International might take advantage of the message given at the Royal Coronation when King Charles III had emphasised service to the community.

530 days ago

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