Plimmerton, Porirua

497 days ago

What skills are at risk of being lost in our communities?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other … View more
With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other vital skills do you think are at risk of being lost?

Share your thoughts below for the We Say You Say column in the local paper - write NFP if you want your comments excluded.

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491 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats,visit www. census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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494 days ago

Plimmerton Rotary Pop-up shop

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

FINAL DAY CHARITY BONANZA
BEST BARGAINS IN TOWN
OPEN THIS FRIDAY 10.00am to 4.00pm

492 days ago

GARAGE SALE NOW

Cathy from Papakowhai

HI ALL FINAL CALL - GARAGE SALE ON NOW

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493 days ago

The Official Pub Quiz Book

Jenny from Titahi Bay

Ex-lib.
Published by Carlton 2013 for The Official Pub Quiz Association. 224 pages
Page 19 has a couple of pen marks. See photos.
Someone split their cup of tea over page 30, it then marked all the previous pages and page 31. This has not stopped the ability to read the questions but it does… View more
Ex-lib.
Published by Carlton 2013 for The Official Pub Quiz Association. 224 pages
Page 19 has a couple of pen marks. See photos.
Someone split their cup of tea over page 30, it then marked all the previous pages and page 31. This has not stopped the ability to read the questions but it does impact the look of the pages. See photos.
The other 193 pages are fine - at least I did not spot anything wrong.

Price: $7

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493 days ago

Prisoners of the Tower (of London) 1000 piece puzzle

Jenny from Titahi Bay

Fourteen historic occupants of the Tower of London.
Listed as a de luxe puzzle but the pieces are cut so the many are in danger of losing the connecting piece - see photos. Otherwise a great puzzle to do.
If you like to crunch puzzles to break them up, you will destroy the pieces, therefore you … View more
Fourteen historic occupants of the Tower of London.
Listed as a de luxe puzzle but the pieces are cut so the many are in danger of losing the connecting piece - see photos. Otherwise a great puzzle to do.
If you like to crunch puzzles to break them up, you will destroy the pieces, therefore you need to take as much care undoing the puzzle, as you took doing it.

Price: $12

493 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I … View more
It has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I snapped him/her in the Hutt Estuary on 12 January and sent a report off to the Banding Office as you do and got back a very interesting report about the bird.
He/she was banded on Bell Island, Waimea Inlet, Tasman on 28/05/2022 in his/her 2nd year. Sex is unknown. CT7 is a busy chap, since banding this bird has been re-sighted at Saxton Field, Stoke, Nelson on 28/06/2022 and 19/07/2022. This bird is part of a research study on the morphometrics, population trends, longevity and movements of variable oystercatchers in the Golden/Tasman Bays region.

So, if you see CT7 don't forget to report him/her to the banding office.
Variable oystercatcher/ tōrea (Haematopus unicolor). Bird #14 in 2023.

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493 days ago

Pokemon - Super Deluxe Essential Handbook

Jenny from Titahi Bay

Apart from a crease on the front and back cover in very good condition.

Price: $8

494 days ago

GARAGE SALE this SAT 4th 9am-1pm

Cathy from Papakowhai

5 Kinloch Place
Papakowhai
LOADS of stuff

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494 days ago

GARAGE SALE

Cathy from Papakowhai

This SAT 4th 9am-1pm
Papakowhai
5 Kinloch Place

Negotiable

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495 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats, visit www.census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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496 days ago

Changes coming to Porirua City parking

Porirua City Council

Paid parking is set to resume in parts of Porirua’s central city, as a way to keep rates increases as low as possible.

New time limits and charges will apply in some areas from Monday 6 March. Paid parking was first introduced a year ago, then paused while the city worked through the impacts … View more
Paid parking is set to resume in parts of Porirua’s central city, as a way to keep rates increases as low as possible.

New time limits and charges will apply in some areas from Monday 6 March. Paid parking was first introduced a year ago, then paused while the city worked through the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Prices vary from $1 to $2 per hour, and there are various time limits. There’s also a range of all-day paid parking options available for those who work in Porirua, capped at either $5 or $10 for the day.
Find out more

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497 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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498 days ago

St Mark’s School & Preschool Open Day

St Marks School & Preschool

Explore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential … View moreExplore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential in a safe and caring environment.

Small class sizes mean that students are encouraged to ask questions and explore different points of view. Come and explore St Mark’s.
Find out more

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511 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

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