Porirua City Centre, Porirua

Let your older neighbours know... 💙💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is … View moreFriendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is simply a test and to not be alarmed when they receive the alert.

To learn more about EMA's and what to expect on the day, visit the link below.

Poll: Should public vaping be banned?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Vaping and the use of smokeless tobacco products could be banned from bars, restaurants, schools and workplaces in New Zealand, thanks to a Government proposal. Click here to read more about it.

Got an opinion on vaping? Take part in our poll below!

Should public vaping be banned?

• Yes
• No
• Not banned, but restrictions are needed

Vote View Results

• 54.5% Yes
  54.5% Complete
• 19.3% No
  19.3% Complete
• 26.2% Not banned, but restrictions are needed
  26.2% Complete

3060 votes

EMA testing happening THIS Sunday

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

NZ Civil Defence will be running a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system THIS Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.

You won't need to download or sign up to anything, simply keep your phone system updated and check the link below ? to see whether your phone is capable of … View moreNZ Civil Defence will be running a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system THIS Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.

You won't need to download or sign up to anything, simply keep your phone system updated and check the link below ? to see whether your phone is capable of receiving the alerts.

Tawa Softball 2A Womens Team needs players!!

Sue from Tawa

Ever wanted to give softball a go?  Want to meet new people and spend your summer Saturday afternoons having some fun with like-minded ladies?  Tawa Softball need more 2A social players URGENTLY.  We promise you will have a blast with a bunch of like minded ladies.  Message us now at: … View moreEver wanted to give softball a go?  Want to meet new people and spend your summer Saturday afternoons having some fun with like-minded ladies?  Tawa Softball need more 2A social players URGENTLY.  We promise you will have a blast with a bunch of like minded ladies.  Message us now at: www.facebook.com...

Greening your funeral plans

Ninness Funeral Home

As well as offering a traditional service, our funeral home in Porirua is also available for green burials and cremations. We are an accredited Natural Burial company, supporting sustainable practices like eco-friendly embalming and tree planting on burial plots. We also use untreated caskets on … View moreAs well as offering a traditional service, our funeral home in Porirua is also available for green burials and cremations. We are an accredited Natural Burial company, supporting sustainable practices like eco-friendly embalming and tree planting on burial plots. We also use untreated caskets on request.

Celebrate a life lived with Ninness Funeral Home, one of the funeral homes Wellington, Porirua, Tawa and Kapiti Coast that families trust. Call us for personal service today.

17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua

04 237 4174 Learn more

Jonathan Lemalu with Virtuoso Strings

Craig from Tawa

Come and hear Grammy-Award-winning Samoan opera star Jonathan Lemalu – we're bringing him from the UK for one concert only, with Porirua's own Virtuoso Strings Orchestra. Wellington Opera House, 7:30pm, Monday 3rd December. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.co.nz... or message me for a… View moreCome and hear Grammy-Award-winning Samoan opera star Jonathan Lemalu – we're bringing him from the UK for one concert only, with Porirua's own Virtuoso Strings Orchestra. Wellington Opera House, 7:30pm, Monday 3rd December. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.co.nz... or message me for a cheaper deal :-)

This will be a fabulous concert, conducted by Kenneth Young. Jonathan will sing arias from Bach and Mozart through Copland to Rodgers/Hammerstein. The VSO will play a Brandenburg Concerto, the Barber Adagio, and Toloa Faraimo will play "The Lark Ascending" with the orchestra. Don't miss it!!

Price: $58

Meet Wellington Water lovers - Richard and Red

The Team from Wellington Water

Like Richard and Red, we're a community of #waterlovers.

We want to share with you ways that we can look after our water, and hear from you about how you #loveverydrop

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Save Barn’s summer showdown - Coming soon!

Save Barn

It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Petone, Wellington for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday1st December!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one… View moreIt’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Petone, Wellington for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday1st December!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of the first 20 customers to make a purchase in store and get a FREE gift and from 12 noon we’ll be giving away spot prizes every hour!

It’s all going down at 17 Te Puni Street, Petone Wellington on Saturday 1st December – We’ll see you there! Find out more!