Porirua City Centre, Porirua

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1857 days ago

How are the measles immunisation rates where you live?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Vaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?… View moreVaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?

Search for your suburb here to check the immunisation rates percentages in 2018.

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1857 days ago

Wastewater overflow

The Team from Wellington Water

We have had several reports of wastewater overflowing from a manhole on the corner of Ghuznee St and Victoria St in the Wellington CBD.

Crews are heading out now to resolve the issue. Please avoid the area.

1858 days ago

Plants

Jelena from Tawa

Tiny cactus in pumice ✋ made pot

Price: $10

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1858 days ago

Plants

Jelena from Tawa

Huge succulent in terracotta pot.

Price: $25

1858 days ago

Plants

Jelena from Tawa

4 bonsai Jade plants plus 🥑 in development...

Price: $20

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1858 days ago

Overcoming Obstacles

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🏉 Through school-based programmes like #KiwiCan, #Stars, and #ProjectK, we empower our youth to grow into the best versions of themselves.

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1859 days ago

Loans built for small business

Prospa

Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed … View more
Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed as a time-strapped business owner – and the funds were immediately put to use on upgrades and kitchen renovations.
Find out more

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1859 days ago

How to avoid war with the neighbours

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you fallen out with a neighbour? Rising tensions can make some situations difficult to negotiate.

Click here to find out some handy tips for sorting things out if issues arise.

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1859 days ago

Volunteer leaders are needed at Tawa Guides!

Cheryl Watson from GirlGuiding NZ - Tawa & Linden

Join our experienced Guide Leaders and become part of a movement that is empowering girls aged 9-12½ years from all walks of life, to become confident, adventurous women who are ready to be tomorrow’s leaders.

If you’d like to make a contribution in our community in just a few hours a week, … View more
Join our experienced Guide Leaders and become part of a movement that is empowering girls aged 9-12½ years from all walks of life, to become confident, adventurous women who are ready to be tomorrow’s leaders.

If you’d like to make a contribution in our community in just a few hours a week, go to girlguidingnz.org.nz...

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1859 days ago

Wooden Sandpit

Vicki from Tawa

Hi wanting a wooden made sandpit with lid an rope handles the lids turn into seats while playing in the sand.Does anyone know where i could get one from please.

1859 days ago

Applications open for the 2020 Rotary Youth Leadership Award

Ian Munro from Rotary Club of Tawa Inc.

If you are, or have been, a leader at school, work or in your community, then you must apply for a 2020 Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) today! RYLA is a residential, high-energy programme to develop young leaders to be held at the Silverstream Retreat, Hutt Valley, 22 January to Sunday 26 … View moreIf you are, or have been, a leader at school, work or in your community, then you must apply for a 2020 Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) today! RYLA is a residential, high-energy programme to develop young leaders to be held at the Silverstream Retreat, Hutt Valley, 22 January to Sunday 26 January 2020.
Preston Lyons (pictured left) was the 2019 Tawa RYLA representative and had this to say: “The theme of RYLA 2019 was to ‘unleash your leadership potential’. RYLA certainly achieved that, and so much more. It was an intense, challenging, and incredibly rewarding journey of growth, teamwork, and leadership. I have innumerable highlights and memories, each of which empowered me to become a better version of myself.”
Application forms are available on the RYLA website – www.ryla9940.co.nz...
Tawa applicants can enquire further at tawarotaryclub@gmail.com and should submit their application forms to the same email address by 30 September 2019.

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