Paremata, Porirua

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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2074 days ago

Amanda Santos talks to Rotary

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Amanda Santos, recently CEO of Lower Hutt high-tech firm Tekron, treated the club to a wide-ranging tour around innovation and company culture, as seen through the eyes of a young woman change manager.

Her background is in Sales, from which she believes most CEOs should be recruited, (as opposed… View more
Amanda Santos, recently CEO of Lower Hutt high-tech firm Tekron, treated the club to a wide-ranging tour around innovation and company culture, as seen through the eyes of a young woman change manager.

Her background is in Sales, from which she believes most CEOs should be recruited, (as opposed to Finance, for example). She especially relishes turnaround situations and has insights on how small firms grow.

Changing a firm’s culture, especially when the founder is still in place, is tricky, but Amanda has some rules of thumb. It needs staff to take more risks, and for the CEO to demonstrate his or her values in a consistent way. The workplace should be made irresistible to new recruits. And of course, the work team should be involved in decision-making.

Amanda encouraged questions from the floor and discussions flowed about workforce diversity, the calibre of today’s youth, and the sale of NZ firms to multinationals.

Amanda is also an enthusiastic supporter of Innovative Young Minds, which is a Rotary-sponsored programme encouraging young women to take up careers in science and technology.

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2074 days ago

Do you support tomorrow's walkout?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Do you support the education walkout for climate change, to be held tomorrow?
Young people around the world will put down their text books and pens to take to part in demonstrations.
Some schools have said students will be marked as truant - what do you think?

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2074 days ago

Various Wooden Venetian Vertical Slat Window Blinds

Joanna from Whitby

Various wooden Venetian slat blinds

Dimensions as shown on photos

List price is per blind, or make me an offer

Good condition and they have all now been removed from the windows

Message me to discuss which sizes you are interested in and for any questions etc

Price: $40

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2074 days ago

Internal wooden and glass doors

Joanna from Whitby

One pair glass doors 710mm wide

Also have a few of the plain wooden doors which are 810mm wide

Standard height 1980mm

All painted off white

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One pair glass doors 710mm wide

Also have a few of the plain wooden doors which are 810mm wide

Standard height 1980mm

All painted off white

Starting list price is per door, or make me an offer

I also have lots of the silver door handles as pictured

Good condition but some may need painting

Message me any questions

Price: $30

2075 days ago

Experience Chilton in Action

Chilton Saint James School

Visit Chilton Saint James School during March for one of our Open Days, Friday 22 March, 9.00am - 11.00am or Sunday 24 March 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Discover what makes Chilton the best choice for girl’s education in Lower Hutt. Experience our small classes from Preschool through to Year 13, and our … View more
Visit Chilton Saint James School during March for one of our Open Days, Friday 22 March, 9.00am - 11.00am or Sunday 24 March 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Discover what makes Chilton the best choice for girl’s education in Lower Hutt. Experience our small classes from Preschool through to Year 13, and our strong academic focus with an internationally recognised curriculum.

Chilton offers specialist teachers including Te Reo, Dance, Music and Art, all within a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

At Chilton, you can also discover our Dance Centre, free before school care, and a wealth of extra-curricular activities for your daughter.
Book now!

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2075 days ago

Re: Dish Magazines

Adrienne from Paremata

I would like to purchase some Dish magazines. I am wanting to buy Numbers 1-4 inclusive and Number 8. Can you help me.
Thanks

2076 days ago

Finding friendship and support within the village

The Team from

Making the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.

Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe… View more
Making the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.

Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe the general atmosphere. Find out why Bill and Leonie from Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangerei, found the support and care they needed from the village community.
Find out more

2076 days ago

Poll: Movin' March

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Walking, cycling and scooting to school have many benefits for tamariki – exercise, independence, physical and mental health, decision making, risk assessment and road safety skills.

Do your kids walk, bike or scoot to school? What do you love about it?

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Movin' March
  • 18.6% Quality time
    18.6% Complete
  • 33.9% Exercise
    33.9% Complete
  • 37.3% Seeing my kids grow in confidence
    37.3% Complete
  • 8.5% Avoiding chaos at the school gate
    8.5% Complete
  • 1.7% Other (leave us a comment!)
    1.7% Complete
59 votes
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