Plimmerton, Porirua

883 days ago

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Habit Health Fitness Clubs is extending an invitation to come along to their club open days. Try a taster class, test yourself in a fitness challenge and win some fantastic prizes at one of Wellington’s premiere health and fitness clubs. RSVP and claim your free gift!

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Habit Health Fitness Clubs is extending an invitation to come along to their club open days. Try a taster class, test yourself in a fitness challenge and win some fantastic prizes at one of Wellington’s premiere health and fitness clubs. RSVP and claim your free gift!

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884 days ago

Sergeant Karen Vaughan from Porirua District Court

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

For several years a pilot youth justice initiative has been running in Porirua, is to be replicated in Gisborne and Hamilton, and then nationwide. It is unique to NZ and has attracted a lot of interest from overseas.

Who knew? Well, we do now, since Sergeant Karen Vaughan addressed us last … View more
For several years a pilot youth justice initiative has been running in Porirua, is to be replicated in Gisborne and Hamilton, and then nationwide. It is unique to NZ and has attracted a lot of interest from overseas.

Who knew? Well, we do now, since Sergeant Karen Vaughan addressed us last evening. She is the police prosecutor in the Porirua District Court, following a career in which she was involved in a string of high-profile cases, including child abuse and family violence.

The pilot stems from unease among some judges that young offenders’ lives can become blighted after they are convicted of relatively minor offences. Cognitive development is not complete until age 25 or so, and many offenders in the youth court have just been thoughtless or foolish. They could, with help, go on to lead productive lives. The key is to discharge them without conviction under section 106, under certain conditions.

The offenders must be under 25, and agree to a follow a personal plan which might involve education, training (eg defensive driving), counselling, and community work.

The rationale is that intervention, prevention, and integration back into the community benefits everyone.

The pilot has been running for over 2 years, during which time there have been 500 cases in the pilot programme, and recidivism is less than 1%.

We should follow the fortunes of this pilot closely. It is an alternative to the ‘lock ‘em up’ policy which often finds popular support in NZ, and if it works across the board, we will all profit by it.

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884 days ago

Stokke Care Change Table with Desk Expansion kit (pre-2009 model)

Jenny from Titahi Bay

Stokke change table in good used condition, including the desk kit.
The change table sits at a comfortable height, with tall side rails so your baby can lie facing you, with ample storage in the shelves below and the side caddies.
Using the desk kit, the change table can be transformed into a … View more
Stokke change table in good used condition, including the desk kit.
The change table sits at a comfortable height, with tall side rails so your baby can lie facing you, with ample storage in the shelves below and the side caddies.
Using the desk kit, the change table can be transformed into a desk which will last for your family long into childhood. We've been happily using it for ten years.
The fabric of the change mat and covers are both a little stained.
There's a small amount of rust on some of the screws, and it's missing some plastic washers.
It arrived with some of the screws in the wrong size, but we haven't had any trouble assembling it. We have been able to get replacement hardware from Mitre 10 when needed.
Over $1000 new.

Price: $350

884 days ago

Beef, ordered from here

McDonald's

For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.

Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We… View more
For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.

Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
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886 days ago

Minecraft Annual 2017

Jenny from Titahi Bay

In very good condition.

Price: $8

887 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Pic and words by Louise Thomas.
"Zut alors! Go awah you empty-headed animal food-trough wiper! I fart in your general direction! Your mother vas a stinking skua and your father, he smelt of fermented elderfish!" (The Southern black-backed gull/ karoro (Larus dominicanus) insults were very… View more
Pic and words by Louise Thomas.
"Zut alors! Go awah you empty-headed animal food-trough wiper! I fart in your general direction! Your mother vas a stinking skua and your father, he smelt of fermented elderfish!" (The Southern black-backed gull/ karoro (Larus dominicanus) insults were very wounding today). Bird #37 in 2022."

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887 days ago

10 MONEY-SAVING TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW!

The Team from NZ Compare

A wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!

We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!

More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go… View more
A wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!

We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!

More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go further. It made us so happy to see neighbours supporting neighbours.

Read 10 of the tips that we saw you sharing!

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887 days ago

Happy Samoan Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Fa’afetai mo le agalelei fa’atua’oi literally translates to "thank you for your neighbourly kindness". We think that's a pretty special way to show your appreciation for a neighbour. Happy Samoan Language Week!

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911 days ago

NgatiToa Social Badminton Club

Jon from Whitby

Keen to dust off your racquet 🎾 or always wanted to play, join us Monday nights from 7:30pm at NgatiToa Domain Hall for a fun hit around. All ages and abilities welcome.

For more info contact Jon on 021754218.

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888 days ago

Music Festival - Queen's Birthday weekend

Carolyn from Whitby

Come and support young musicians from the Greater Wellington Region as they perform throughout Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June at Pataka Performing Arts Studio, Norrie Street, Porirua. Entry and exit throughout the day.
Saturday 4 June: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 5 June: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Koha … View more
Come and support young musicians from the Greater Wellington Region as they perform throughout Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June at Pataka Performing Arts Studio, Norrie Street, Porirua. Entry and exit throughout the day.
Saturday 4 June: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 5 June: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Koha appreciated.
Information on www.kapimanamusic.org.nz...

888 days ago

Queens Birthday weekend

Operations Manager from Adrenalin Forest Wellington

Queens birthday weekend is only a few days away and we are open the entire long weekend!

Briefings start at 10am and go every half hour until 2pm.

Be sure to book online or call ahead to avoid disappointment.

www.adrenalin... for restrictions and bookings

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888 days ago

Have you got a crazy collection of houseplants? There's still time to become a Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're getting some amazing entries from gardeners obsessed with their indoor plants, and we're enjoying their stories too. There's still time to send us your entry for our Houseplant Hero 2022 competition. You could win some great prizes, and (of course) more houseplants!

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888 days ago

Arena events coming thick and fast

Porirua City Council

Ballroom dancing and bowls are among the events coming up at Te Rauparaha Arena, as Porirua’s popular facility welcomes back visitors. After a difficult two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says it’s fantastic to see the Arena booked for a wide array of events.

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Ballroom dancing and bowls are among the events coming up at Te Rauparaha Arena, as Porirua’s popular facility welcomes back visitors. After a difficult two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says it’s fantastic to see the Arena booked for a wide array of events.

“I can’t wait to see Matariki and Love Local on again, and what they do for our city, but also welcoming visitors from across the country for what’s bound to be wonderful occasions like the upcoming dance championships,” she says.

The NZ Open One Dance Championships take place on Queen’s Birthday weekend (4–5 June) and showcases a full two days of national and Latin American competitions, with competitors coming from as far as Invercargill and ages ranging from 5 to 85.

Tickets are available from ticketspace.co.nz and sessions run from 9am–5.30pm both days and in the evening, Saturday 7–11pm, and Sunday 7–10pm.
Book now

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889 days ago

Tango Therapy starting again.

Ian from Paremata

Our popular Argentine tango dance therapy classes are starting again Monday 13 June 10.30am to 11.30am at Extreme Dance Studios in Paremata.
If you can walk you can dance tango.
Suitable for non dancers, seniors and those mobility challenged.
Koha only.
Contact Cheryl Cameron 0272448560

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889 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It is not Friday and the picture is not of a bird but this close-up of a wasp face by regular Friday Feathered Friend contributor Andrew Gorrie is too good not to use.

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