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Has something of yours been stolen, damaged or lost? You can now report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism, shoplifting and lost property online at 105.police.govt.nz. You can also get updates here on a Police report you’ve already made, or add information to it.
To report any other … View moreHas something of yours been stolen, damaged or lost? You can now report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism, shoplifting and lost property online at 105.police.govt.nz. You can also get updates here on a Police report you’ve already made, or add information to it.
To report any other non-emergency or get advice from Police, simply call 105. Just remember, in an emergency, always call 111. Click here to find out when to use 105.
Senior Secondary school students present 20 minute Recitals for a prestigious event at the Kapi-Mana Music Festival over Queen's Birthday weekend. 5:30 pm - 9 pm.
Break during the evening for tea/coffee (koha)
FREE entry. Please come and support musicians from the Wellington … View moreSenior Secondary school students present 20 minute Recitals for a prestigious event at the Kapi-Mana Music Festival over Queen's Birthday weekend. 5:30 pm - 9 pm.
Break during the evening for tea/coffee (koha)
FREE entry. Please come and support musicians from the Wellington Region.
Venue: Whitireia Polytechnic, Wi Neera Drive, Porirua. Entrance via Entry gate 1 (nearest to Titahi Bay Road)
Throughout the weekend students at all levels and on a variety of instruments compete at the competitions. View the website for more details. (kapimanamusic.org.nz)
Last year alone, 427 serious injuries claims were made to ACC because of crashes and driving incidents over this long weekend.
Let's make sure we all arrive alive to where we need to go by following these four simple and proven road safety actions:
- Make sure everyone has their seatbelts on… View moreLast year alone, 427 serious injuries claims were made to ACC because of crashes and driving incidents over this long weekend.
Let's make sure we all arrive alive to where we need to go by following these four simple and proven road safety actions:
- Make sure everyone has their seatbelts on
- Remove distractions and stay focused on driving
- Don’t get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking or are tired
- Drive at a safe speed for the conditions
With severe and changeable weather forecast for across the country the following winter driving tips are equally important as well.
The only way we can reduce unnecessary road deaths and injuries is by working together to be safe, considerate and alert on the roads. If you spot dangerous driving behaviour or urgent but not life threatening driving incidents you can report it to the New Zealand Police by calling *555 for free from any mobile device.
Have a great long weekend!
Give new pieces a vintage distressed paint effect look with this clever DIY technique.
Rejuvenate old furniture and give it a fresh new look with our favourite Resene colour.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and… View moreGive new pieces a vintage distressed paint effect look with this clever DIY technique.
Rejuvenate old furniture and give it a fresh new look with our favourite Resene colour.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing is a free digital magazine that offers seasonal gardening advice from NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts.
Each week we answer your burning gardening questions and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.
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Each week we answer your burning gardening questions and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.
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This week Bill McAulay chaired a panel discussion focussed on young people and their opinions. The panellists were all from Porirua College, with which our club has a close association. Pictured here from left to right are:
Deputy Head Boy, Taupe-Jack Lomax, Deputy Head Girl, Madonna Tui, Head … View moreThis week Bill McAulay chaired a panel discussion focussed on young people and their opinions. The panellists were all from Porirua College, with which our club has a close association. Pictured here from left to right are:
Deputy Head Boy, Taupe-Jack Lomax, Deputy Head Girl, Madonna Tui, Head Girl, Tiresa Fomai and Head Boy, Pualaga Tuai'aufa'i, together with Teacher and Guidance Counsellor, Steve Barnsley.
The students had chosen five themes: Labels, Gender, Sports, Stereotypes, and The Future. They made some initial observations on each theme and then responded to questions from the floor.
Porirua College is unusual. The roll is two-thirds Pasifika and a quarter Maori, a makeup which naturally determines the culture of the school. They told us about prejudice, their pride in the college and the city, and the importance of sport in fixing identity. They considered themselves more liberal than previous generations, especially in gender matters.
In thinking about the future, they were apprehensive about climate change, pollution, species extinctions and the loss of traditional freedoms. They accepted that they were the next responsible generation and would have to deal with these problems.
Were they being too pessimistic? Is the outlook for humanity any worse than during the cold war?
The students were unfazed by having to address a room full of oldies, and confident in their delivery. We wish them the best of luck.
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