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1692 days ago

Save up to 20% on NZ's best pet products

Pet Direct

Hi Neighbours! Our fur babies are an important part of the family, so why not look after them as well as we look after ourselves?

We have an amazing range of products hand-picked by our experts, which include a nutritionist, a vet, a trainer and a groomer. Combined, we have over 350 dog years of… View more
Hi Neighbours! Our fur babies are an important part of the family, so why not look after them as well as we look after ourselves?

We have an amazing range of products hand-picked by our experts, which include a nutritionist, a vet, a trainer and a groomer. Combined, we have over 350 dog years of experience (and enough pets to open a zoo).

We'd love you to try our speedy delivery with up to 20% off site-wide.

Got questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our amazing customer service team, we’re all ears.
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1693 days ago

Summer demand update

The Team from Wellington Water

Demand is still tracking pretty high for this time of year – just look at the level of demand this year compared to the past two years!*

Supply from rivers in Wainuiomata has dropped out, and now we’re using a lot more water from our storage lakes.

Lake usage has averaged about 41MLD over the… View more
Demand is still tracking pretty high for this time of year – just look at the level of demand this year compared to the past two years!*

Supply from rivers in Wainuiomata has dropped out, and now we’re using a lot more water from our storage lakes.

Lake usage has averaged about 41MLD over the last week, and levels have dropped 9% in the last week.

Catchments are still very dry, and there isn’t much rain on the forecast! Please continue to observe water restrictions until they come off, and of course, always use water wisely.


*These graphs indicate demand in Porirua, Wellington, Lower Hutt, and Upper Hutt.

1693 days ago

TAWA ROTARY SUSPENDS ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS

Ian Munro from Rotary Club of Tawa Inc.

At a special Board meeting last night the Rotary Club of Tawa decided to suspend all its current activities including weekly meetings. Club President Judith Gray says that, as community leaders, the Board felt this to be the correct course of action to take in order to look after people and help … View moreAt a special Board meeting last night the Rotary Club of Tawa decided to suspend all its current activities including weekly meetings. Club President Judith Gray says that, as community leaders, the Board felt this to be the correct course of action to take in order to look after people and help slow the spread of Covid-19 through the community. Unfortunately, this has also meant postponing the club’s upcoming 50th Anniversary celebrations.
“However, if Rotarians can be of assistance to members of the Tawa Community during this time we will do what we can to help while also maintaining adherence to Government guidelines. Look after yourselves and your families and look out for your neighbours. To quote the Prime Minister, we will get through this.”

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1693 days ago

Are you trying to contact our call centre?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear gardeners,

Please note that staff at call centre are currently unable to answer calls due to international Covid-19 restrictions. In the interim, please email your request to subs@mags4gifts.co.nz. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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1694 days ago

Manuka Honey properties.

Rod from Hive World Honey

Did you know - Manuka honey has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and ant-inflammatory properties. It will not cure Corona virus but will boost your immune system.
Methylglyoxal is its active ingredient and likely responsible for these antibacterial effects.
Bring your jar along to Hive World at 39 Raiha… View more
Did you know - Manuka honey has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and ant-inflammatory properties. It will not cure Corona virus but will boost your immune system.
Methylglyoxal is its active ingredient and likely responsible for these antibacterial effects.
Bring your jar along to Hive World at 39 Raiha St Porirua and we will fill it with Genuine Manuka honey harvested right here in Wellington.

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1694 days ago

Have you taken steps to futureproof your career?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Have you found yourself back in the classroom - virtual or otherwise - long after you left school? We’re looking for people who have taken steps to futureproof their careers by upskilling.

Perhaps you’re teaching yourself to code, or maybe you’ve enrolled in an evening class or online … View more
Have you found yourself back in the classroom - virtual or otherwise - long after you left school? We’re looking for people who have taken steps to futureproof their careers by upskilling.

Perhaps you’re teaching yourself to code, or maybe you’ve enrolled in an evening class or online course to help your employment prospects. It might have been something you did with your employer’s blessing, or maybe you’ve struck out on your own.

Maybe you’ve struggled to find work and did it as a way to get back on the career ladder, or perhaps you’re concerned about the pace of change in your field and want to stay ahead.

Whatever your brand of lifelong learning, we want to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

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1694 days ago

Starting up for chin-ups and sit-ups

John Neighbourly Lead from Titahi Bay

A while back the Titahi Bay Community Group asked the community what sort of public exercise equipment they would like to see, and what was the best place for it. We fed that back to the Porirua City Council and it is now a reality, at the north (Dimock Street) end of Onepoto Park. Some of you have… View moreA while back the Titahi Bay Community Group asked the community what sort of public exercise equipment they would like to see, and what was the best place for it. We fed that back to the Porirua City Council and it is now a reality, at the north (Dimock Street) end of Onepoto Park. Some of you have discovered it and it has been getting regular use. So come along for its official opening between 11 and 12 this coming Saturday (March 21). Wear your lycra and compete for the most chin-ups or the longest hand-stand.

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1695 days ago

Proposed changes to footpaths and streets

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.

One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.

One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a speed limit of 15 kilometres per hour.

Find out about all the changes and submit your feedback on this important issue here: bit.ly...

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1715 days ago

Willowbank Reserve Care Group requires the use of a Trailer

Alan from Tawa

Willowbank Reserve Care Group is a small volunteer community group working within Willowbank Reserve to remove invasive and noxious weeds, As a result we need the loan of a large trailer to remove the green waste off site to the composting green waste site in Porirua.

DATE needed - Saturday 21st … View more
Willowbank Reserve Care Group is a small volunteer community group working within Willowbank Reserve to remove invasive and noxious weeds, As a result we need the loan of a large trailer to remove the green waste off site to the composting green waste site in Porirua.

DATE needed - Saturday 21st March 10.00 am to 1.00 pm to be confirmed.

If you are able to assist please contact Group Coordinator through Neighbourly reply below. Your contribution will make a great difference.

1695 days ago

Signs warning against swimming remain at Titahi Bay

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellington Water crews yesterday located a plumbing fault in the catchment feeding into Porirua’s Titahi Bay beach and are working to get this fixed. Recent regular monitoring at Titahi Bay beach showed high bacteria counts with signage going up last Thursday recommending against swimming there.
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Wellington Water crews yesterday located a plumbing fault in the catchment feeding into Porirua’s Titahi Bay beach and are working to get this fixed. Recent regular monitoring at Titahi Bay beach showed high bacteria counts with signage going up last Thursday recommending against swimming there.
Work is continuing in the catchment to see if any other faults can be found, and water quality testing is continuing daily.

Sunday’s water quality results indicated lower levels of contamination at Titahi Bay Beach, but the warning signage will remain in place as a precaution while work continues to resolve the causes. Our normal protocol for lifting the warning is to have two consecutive days of results within the safe bathing guidelines.

Signs went up saying Titahi Bay Beach was not suitable for swimming or other recreational activity such as fishing or collecting seafood when Wellington Water’s regular monitoring programme returned high bacteria counts on Thursday 12 March.

This result triggered a response from Wellington Water’s operational team to investigate the catchment, looking for a potential source of pollution. This process involves collecting and analysing samples from key points in the stormwater network, and the team methodically working their way upstream from the beach, following the trail of contamination.

Causes such as cross-connections from wastewater to stormwater pipes or damaged pipes provide intermittent flows, so contamination is not constant. As a consequence, some issues can lie undetected for years, while tracking faults can take weeks and sometimes has to be delayed as more urgent repairs take priority.

As well as tracking down the sources in the catchment, sampling can only tell us one part of the story, and can change from tide to tide. As stormwater outlets run onto the beach, high tide can pull in the contaminants into the sea meaning we receive a high reading, and low tide can mean there is a lower result.

Late last month high levels of bacteria were found near one of the four stormwater outlets to Titahi Bay beach through Wellington Water’s regular water quality monitoring programme. A broken wastewater pipe connection was identified approximately a kilometre from the beach and fixed the following day, ahead of the Titahi Bay Beach festival.

1695 days ago

What can I do to help during a pandemic?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

There's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.

For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit … View more
There's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.

For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora's website.

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1695 days ago

Free goldfish

Walter from Cannons Creek

Free goldfish for anyone who has a fish tank or fishbowl....

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1696 days ago

Whiteria Park walk way

Christine from Titahi Bay

Just been for a lovely walk on the Whiteria Park walkway. Nice day ruined by having to dodge four lots of horse shit on walkway track. Thanks guys.

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1696 days ago

Torpedo 7 Bike Rack

Malcolm from Tawa

Near new- doesn't fit all of our bikes so had to get another one. Best suits road bikes rather than mountain bikes. You can really only fit 3 mountain bikes on (2 adults, one kid).

www.torpedo7.co.nz...

Price: $150

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