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.

630 days ago

Help those in need...

Resene

Swap food for a FREE Resene testpot with Hunger for Colour!

Simply bring two cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for one Resene testpot (60-80ml). We'll donate all food to The Salvation Army foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help… View more
Swap food for a FREE Resene testpot with Hunger for Colour!

Simply bring two cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for one Resene testpot (60-80ml). We'll donate all food to The Salvation Army foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need.
Find out more

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630 days ago

Porirua Arts Trail 18 and 19 March

Seema from Ranui

The Arts Trail will include a wide range of artists exhibiting in their own studios, or together in centrally located hubs where local artists will gather to exhibit and sell their work. This year the community hubs are at:

- Pataka Art + Museum (Norrie Street, Porirua)
- Gear Homestead (1 … View more
The Arts Trail will include a wide range of artists exhibiting in their own studios, or together in centrally located hubs where local artists will gather to exhibit and sell their work. This year the community hubs are at:

- Pataka Art + Museum (Norrie Street, Porirua)
- Gear Homestead (1 Okowai Road, Aotea, Porirua)
- Mana Arts Society (Plimmerton Domain, Ulric Street, Plimmerton, Porirua)
- Plimmerton Pavilion (9 Sunset Parade, Plimmerton, Porirua)
- Mana College (22 Awarua Street, Elsdon, Porirua)
-Porirua City (Selby Place, Porirua)
-Whitireia Campus (C Block, 3 Wineera Drive, Porirua)

Studios and Hubs open 10am – 4pm each day. See attached brochure for studio and hub locations.

Free public entry.

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631 days ago

Mobile Compare has Launched!

The Team from NZ Compare

The newest addition to the NZ Compare suite of comparison brands has landed - Mobile Compare is the home of Kiwi Mobile Plans. A one stop shop for Neighbours everywhere!

Start 2023 right! Forget overspending and getting stuck with a plan that offers too much or too little.

Whether you’re … View more
The newest addition to the NZ Compare suite of comparison brands has landed - Mobile Compare is the home of Kiwi Mobile Plans. A one stop shop for Neighbours everywhere!

Start 2023 right! Forget overspending and getting stuck with a plan that offers too much or too little.

Whether you’re after unlimited minutes and calling, endless data or flexible payment options to fit your budget, Mobile Compare has it all from your favourite providers. Plus, the website is super easy to use — you’ll find a fantastic deal in no time! Check it out today!

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631 days ago

Spectacular croquet expected over three days.

Carolyn from Whitby

Plimmerton Croquet Club will host the annual Croquet New Zealand Doubles Championship over three days, Saturday 18 – Monday 20 February.

Manager, Tom Berryman from Titahi Bay, says ‘this event will showcase the best croquet players in the country. It will be exciting to see the number of … View more
Plimmerton Croquet Club will host the annual Croquet New Zealand Doubles Championship over three days, Saturday 18 – Monday 20 February.

Manager, Tom Berryman from Titahi Bay, says ‘this event will showcase the best croquet players in the country. It will be exciting to see the number of young players competing many of whom will go on to represent New Zealand. This is a great opportunity for interested people to view croquet of a high standard’.

Fourteen teams have entered with play commencing at 8:30 am and expected to conclude by 6:30 pm each day. All games are 3 hours and there are three rounds per day.

The singles events will be held at Paraparaumu and Waikanae Croquet Clubs from Tuesday 21- Saturday 25 February.

Plimmerton Croquet Club is located in Ulric Street, turn left into Ulric Street by the northern roundabout by Palmers Garden Centre and welcomes members of the public to view the games at any time over the three days.

631 days ago

Chair makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Jazz up a tired set of wicker chairs with eye-popping colours and Resene FX Metallic paint.

Find out how to add a little shimmer of your own with these easy instructions.

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631 days ago

Keep Summer Rolling in Kāpiti

Kapiti Coast NZ

Looking to extend summer? We’ve been holding on to it for you, here on the Kāpiti Coast.

Those feel-good vibes can be found everywhere - from the 40km of sandy beaches stretching from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki, to the lush flora and fauna found in plentiful pockets of untouched nature. … View more
Looking to extend summer? We’ve been holding on to it for you, here on the Kāpiti Coast.

Those feel-good vibes can be found everywhere - from the 40km of sandy beaches stretching from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki, to the lush flora and fauna found in plentiful pockets of untouched nature. You’ll be greeted with a quintessential relaxed coastal atmosphere with a microclimate that everyone talks about.

Just 40 Minutes from Wellington, plan your visit, choose your pace and keep the good times rolling.
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632 days ago

Kandoo Can: Make Friends! 📖💚

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Wellington

"Kandoo Can: Make Friends" a book developed by Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland is the first book designed to reflect and teach the values of our Kiwi Can programme, respect, resilience, integrity and positive relationships.

With school starting back soon, now is a great time to … View more
"Kandoo Can: Make Friends" a book developed by Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland is the first book designed to reflect and teach the values of our Kiwi Can programme, respect, resilience, integrity and positive relationships.

With school starting back soon, now is a great time to purchase a gift for tamariki around Aotearoa.

Purchase a copy through the link below.

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634 days ago

Poll: Are you happy with your local council?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be … View more
With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be used in the We Say You Say column, include NFP in your comment.

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Are you happy with your local council?
  • 7.6% Yes, we are really lucky with our local council
    7.6% Complete
  • 22.7% Yes, I'm fairly happy with my local council
    22.7% Complete
  • 59% No, I'm really unhappy with my local council
    59% Complete
  • 10.7% I'm indifferent
    10.7% Complete
2406 votes
633 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our February issue of our Seniors Newsletter is out now. In this issue we're keeping you in the know how on copper withdrawal and how that may affect you, plus lots more.

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634 days ago

NgatiToa Social Badminton Club

Jon from Whitby

Keen to dust off your racquet 🎾 or always wanted to play, join us every Monday night starting from the 6th March, 7:30-9:00pm at NgatiToa Domain Hall for a fun hit around. All ages and abilities welcome just bring non marking shoes and your trusty racquet. Casual drop ins welcome, $8/night.

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Keen to dust off your racquet 🎾 or always wanted to play, join us every Monday night starting from the 6th March, 7:30-9:00pm at NgatiToa Domain Hall for a fun hit around. All ages and abilities welcome just bring non marking shoes and your trusty racquet. Casual drop ins welcome, $8/night.

For more info contact Jon on 021754218.

634 days ago

Kiwi Can 💚⭐

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Wellington

Kiwi Can is a life skills and values programme delivered to the whole school by trained Kiwi Can leaders with every child attending a Kiwi Can lesson once a week, every week of the school year. Kiwi Can has a history of making a big difference. But the proof is in the research, and here’s what it… View moreKiwi Can is a life skills and values programme delivered to the whole school by trained Kiwi Can leaders with every child attending a Kiwi Can lesson once a week, every week of the school year. Kiwi Can has a history of making a big difference. But the proof is in the research, and here’s what it shows...

- Engages students
- Reduces truancy
- Improves listening and communication skills
- Helps children play cooperatively and resolve behavioural issues more easily
- Builds confidence
- Reduces bullying in schools

Find out more about our Kiwi Can programme through the link below.

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636 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
Learn more

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637 days ago

Garage Sale

Lemau from Ascot Park

Clothing
Jackets, Dresses, Shirts, Pants long and short, shoes for kids and adults
Bedding’s, sheets, blankets and fitted sheets, duvet covers
Glass dining table, chairs and bar stools
Kitchen items
Rugby boots for free of all ages
Phone number 02102719531
Call or txt for address

Negotiable

637 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
Listen now

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638 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
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