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Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to … View moreHURRY SALE ENDS SOON!
$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!
Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or what prep is required, Resene staff can help you every step of the way.
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Join celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of … View moreJoin celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of world-class classical crossover entertainment touring through New Zealand this May.
An unmissable concert with four of New Zealand’s finest internationally successful artists coming together to showcase their talents.
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A huge congratulations to Meredith and Craig Butland from Avalon Service Centre. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!
Good on you, and good luck, Meredith and … View moreA huge congratulations to Meredith and Craig Butland from Avalon Service Centre. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!
Good on you, and good luck, Meredith and Craig. Thanks for bringing joy to your community.
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Nominated by Maureen Coomer from Lower Hutt: "Meredith and Craig Butland and their team do a wonderful job, always keep me updated on what is happening and go the extra mile to make sure every job is to the customer's satisfaction. They drop people at their workplaces and pick them up when work on the car is finished, have courtesy cars available, do excellent mechanical work and are just really nice folk. They take the time to talk to customers about anything and are great neighbours to the local residents. Avalon Service Centre are definitely our local heroes in Avalon."
It’s not too often that Council officers reply to queries from the public with poems about poop. In fact, it’s fair to say a recent response to 4-year-old Joshua might well be the first.
Read the story, and the poem, here: wellington.govt.nz...
Where do you think this is? Hint, there is a well known building on the site now.
Hi neighbours,
We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.
Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each … View moreHi neighbours,
We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.
Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each Monday evening at 7pm.
Love rugby? Sign up here.
We again feature words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Maple never could get the hang of standing on one leg. Her partner Kevin (aka Bacon) was frequently knocked over by her losing her balance. She said it was because her inner ear acted up in the Southern Hemisphere. Canada geese (Branta… View moreWe again feature words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Maple never could get the hang of standing on one leg. Her partner Kevin (aka Bacon) was frequently knocked over by her losing her balance. She said it was because her inner ear acted up in the Southern Hemisphere. Canada geese (Branta canadensis) at the Hutt River."
Porirua is our place, and we want to plan it with you – every step of the way.
Between 26 March and 27 April, we will be running formal consultation sessions across Porirua on our Long-term Plan
2021-51. The Mayor, councillors and our staff will be available at these sessions to hear what you… View morePorirua is our place, and we want to plan it with you – every step of the way.
Between 26 March and 27 April, we will be running formal consultation sessions across Porirua on our Long-term Plan
2021-51. The Mayor, councillors and our staff will be available at these sessions to hear what you have to say and give feedback on how the Long-term Plan can shape our city’s future.
Talk with us:
31 March, 10–11.30 am Refugee & Migrant Community – Porirua Gospel Chapel, 88 Hereford St, Cannons Creek.
7 April, 7–8 pm: Community workshop – Mana Cruising Club.
8 April: Iwi consultation.
9 April, 10am–12pm: Maata Waka – Maraeroa Marae, 216 Warspite Ave, Waitangirua.
10 & 11 April, 12–2 pm: Community drop-in – The Spine, Pātaka.
13 April, 7–8 pm: Community workshop – Nuanua Kindergarten, 5A Warspite Ave, Cannons Creek.
16 & 17 April, 10 am–1 pm: Community drop-in – North City Shopping Centre (lower level, opposite Mirrou).
18 April, 10 am–12 pm: Community drop-in – North City Shopping Centre (lower level, opposite Mirrou).
21 April, 7–8 pm: Community workshop – Pāuatahanui Lighthouse Cinema, 3 Paekakariki Hill Rd, Pāuatahanui.
22 April, 7–8 pm: Community workshop – Porirua Club, 1 Lodge Pl, Porirua.
Online Q&A Sessions
poriruacity.govt.nz/ltplive
31 March, 7–8 pm
6 April, 12–1 pm
14 April, 7–8 pm
20 April, 12–1 pm
For more information go to poriruacity.govt.nz
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Visit: poriruacity.govt.nz Call: (04) 237 5089
Karen Gerrie is the proud mum this week
"Bayley is our four year old Staffy Cross. I got her from the Wellington SPCA at six months old. She loves the beach, playing and chasing her other dog friends, and her favourite toy."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email … View moreKaren Gerrie is the proud mum this week
"Bayley is our four year old Staffy Cross. I got her from the Wellington SPCA at six months old. She loves the beach, playing and chasing her other dog friends, and her favourite toy."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View moreDon't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Transport is our beautiful country's biggest carbon emitter. In fact, car trips under two kilometres, like popping to the shops, make up nearly 1/3 of our drives — an average of 12 per household per week.
So we're encouraging Kiwis to consider climate-friendly modes of transport … View moreTransport is our beautiful country's biggest carbon emitter. In fact, car trips under two kilometres, like popping to the shops, make up nearly 1/3 of our drives — an average of 12 per household per week.
So we're encouraging Kiwis to consider climate-friendly modes of transport such as biking, scooting and walking when making trips under two kilometres.
That's why we've launched the ShopPack - a New Zealand-first backpack-style reusable shopping bag to let you keep your hands free on the move.
This week’s speaker was Kevin Clark, architect and professional musician, who described his hair-raising trip from London to Baghdad in 1964.
Kevin and his wife Barbara, who came along as a guest of the club, are long-time and popular residents of Plimmerton.
Kevin and his late friend Jurgen … View moreThis week’s speaker was Kevin Clark, architect and professional musician, who described his hair-raising trip from London to Baghdad in 1964.
Kevin and his wife Barbara, who came along as a guest of the club, are long-time and popular residents of Plimmerton.
Kevin and his late friend Jurgen Erni finished their architecture studies in South Africa and made their way to London, where they invested in a 1958, 500cc, Matchless motor cycle and a box sidecar.
They planned an overland trip to Baghdad, intending to take in as much classic architecture as possible. The route was long and occasionally perilous, covering 19 countries and 31,500km in all. They reached Baghdad via the Balkans and Turkey, then returned to London via Israel, Greece, and Italy.
They slept rough, had tussles with border guards in various countries, and headed for the architectural gems along the way. Although this was the main purpose of the trip, inevitably there were stories to tell about interactions with the locals, and the radically different cultures they encountered.
Eventually, they arrived back in London four months later with the motorbike on its last legs.
Kevin’s talk was illustrated with photographs of high quality and Kevin’s own cartoon drawings. These, and many others, appear in Kevin’s account of the trip (“Baghdad or Bust”) which is written in diary form and which he has published. This is a lavishly produced book and I thoroughly recommend it.
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