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2276 days ago

53 new homes to be built in Cannons Creek

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Construction of a new state housing area, featuring landscaped sections and balconies, is due to begin in Porirua early next year. Porirua City Council has granted Housing New Zealand resource consent to develop 53 two-storey dwellings, ranging in size between one and five bedrooms, in eastern … View moreConstruction of a new state housing area, featuring landscaped sections and balconies, is due to begin in Porirua early next year. Porirua City Council has granted Housing New Zealand resource consent to develop 53 two-storey dwellings, ranging in size between one and five bedrooms, in eastern Porirua’s Castor Loop area on a plot that has been empty for nine years.

The development will be part of a wider building programme that will see Wellington's state housing stock increase by as many as 145 homes, with even more planned for the rest of the country. A Housing NZ spokesman said the organisation planned to hold further meetings to update the community, following an initial design meeting back in March.

Read the full story here.
Image: Supplied to Stuff by by Housing New Zealand

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2276 days ago

39th birthday sale at Shady Lady Lighting

The team from Shady Lady Lighting

Hi neighbours, our 39th Birthday sale is well under way. It runs from the 1st August to the 1st of September and EVERYTHING is discounted. There are in-store specials, “Super-Specials”, Spin the Wheel and even Custom mades and orders are discounted. Come and see us at … View moreHi neighbours, our 39th Birthday sale is well under way. It runs from the 1st August to the 1st of September and EVERYTHING is discounted. There are in-store specials, “Super-Specials”, Spin the Wheel and even Custom mades and orders are discounted. Come and see us at 3 Rutherford St, Lower Hutt.

Our showroom is a treasure trove, packed with lighting for homes of all types. We have an extensive range of modern and contemporary fittings, Huge numbers of Fabric Shades, Table and Floor Lamps, and NZ’s best range of Reproduction and Traditional lighting. As a Neighbourly Birthday special EVERYTHING is 20 - 70% off

Wednesday 1st August – Saturday 1st September, Monday - Friday 9-5, Saturday 9.30-4.
Find out more!

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2277 days ago

A FRIENDLY REMINDER - TAWA DIAMONDS NETBALL FUNDRAISER

Gift Shack Decor & Giftware

Gift Shack will be donating 15% of all in-store sales tomorrow (THURSDAY 16th AUGUST) to Tawa Diamonds Netball Team who are participating at the 2018 AIMS Games in Tauranga.

Make a purchase in-store tomorrow (16 August 18) for your chance to go in the draw to win some extra goodies. (Photos of … View more
Gift Shack will be donating 15% of all in-store sales tomorrow (THURSDAY 16th AUGUST) to Tawa Diamonds Netball Team who are participating at the 2018 AIMS Games in Tauranga.

Make a purchase in-store tomorrow (16 August 18) for your chance to go in the draw to win some extra goodies. (Photos of some prizes attached)

Open from 9am to 8pm.

#tawadiamondsnetball ♥️ #fundraising

2277 days ago

Te Kāuru Upper Ruamāhanga Floodplain Management Plan

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

The Upper Ruamāhanga has a history of flooding, which can be dangerous, and damaging to private property. The Te Kāuru draft floodplain management plan aims to keep people on the floodplain safe.
We welcome your thoughts and suggestions

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2277 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View more
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.

The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.

Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.

So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Find out more

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2277 days ago

Comedy night Gear Homestead 24th August 6.30pm for 7.30 start

Jude from Titahi Bay

Laugh Like a Lord or Lady

Five top Wellington comedians are amping to inflict you with a good belly-laugh on Friday August 24th at Porirua's beautiful Gear Homestead.

Mana College teacher Gabby Anderson won this year's Raw Comedy Quest 2018 best new New Zealand Comedian award. … View more
Laugh Like a Lord or Lady

Five top Wellington comedians are amping to inflict you with a good belly-laugh on Friday August 24th at Porirua's beautiful Gear Homestead.

Mana College teacher Gabby Anderson won this year's Raw Comedy Quest 2018 best new New Zealand Comedian award. Peter Lambert, a.k.a. Patch, was one of five nominees for the Billy T. Award in 2017. Jim is a top Wellington comedian who learned her craft alongside premier comics Dai Henwood, Steve Wrigley and Ben Hurley.

Event organiser, and self-confessed 'old man of comedy' Greg Ellis, who will be busting out improv with Richard Falkner, says this is a chance to enjoy a great comedy line-up for a good cause.

Money raised will help fund Titahi Bay Intermediate's September school camp. Doors open at 6.30pm and the event starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets ($30 which includes meat or vegetarian nachos) are available by emailing tbissg@gmail.com or from Titahi Bay Intermediate weekdays 8.30am-3.30pm.

Photo: Gabby Anderson a teacher with a national award-winning sense of humour

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2277 days ago

FREE 60+ 3-ring binders

Jo from Tawa

60+ three ring binders in excellent condition. Free to whoever would like to pick them up. Red, Blue, Green and Yellow.

Free

2279 days ago

Porirua City Council hits berm parkers in the pocket

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Porirua City Council has issued $6000 worth of fines in a year for infringements involving parking on berms. Protecting underground infrastructure and keeping footpaths clear for pedestrians were the main reasons for the ticketing blitz.

PCC manager of monitoring and compliance Leonie McPhail … View more
Porirua City Council has issued $6000 worth of fines in a year for infringements involving parking on berms. Protecting underground infrastructure and keeping footpaths clear for pedestrians were the main reasons for the ticketing blitz.

PCC manager of monitoring and compliance Leonie McPhail said there were important reasons for keeping berms clear.

"Important infrastructure, such as pipes and cables for water and internet, run directly under the berms to connect homes to various networks. They cost a lot to repair should they get damaged. We also need to ensure the paths are clear especially for people using mobility scooters or pushing prams," McPhail said.

Read the full story here.
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2278 days ago

Driver crashes car through Mana College fence

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Mana College students watched in shock as an out of control Subaru Legacy station wagon left the road, skidded across a grass berm, and smashed through a fence into a small bank outside school buildings along Awarua St shortly before 8am on Tuesday.

It's about time the council arranged some… View more
Mana College students watched in shock as an out of control Subaru Legacy station wagon left the road, skidded across a grass berm, and smashed through a fence into a small bank outside school buildings along Awarua St shortly before 8am on Tuesday.

It's about time the council arranged some traffic calming measures to make that street safer.

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2278 days ago

Win an island holiday at Paula's Customer Evening!

Paulas Home & Living

Hi neighbours, we're having the biggest brand launch sale with 20% - 70% off storewide everyday from 9am, 17th - 26th August 2018!

We're also holding a Customer Evening on Thursday 23rd August, 7pm till late. Everyone that attends will get an entry into the island holiday giveaway! On … View more
Hi neighbours, we're having the biggest brand launch sale with 20% - 70% off storewide everyday from 9am, 17th - 26th August 2018!

We're also holding a Customer Evening on Thursday 23rd August, 7pm till late. Everyone that attends will get an entry into the island holiday giveaway! On the night we will have some of the best local food and beverages available for you to try. Please RSVP by the 21st August 2018 to info@paulas.co.nz or phone on 04 298 5990.

Every purchase in store during the sale period goes in the draw to win a $5,000 Flight Centre Gift Card for a holiday of your choice.

Dress in black and gold to our Customer Evening and the best dressed will receive a special prize!
Find out more!

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2278 days ago

Timebands, Parental Locks and Classifications

BSA

Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on… View more
Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on free-to-air television and want to hear what you think.

We will be holding a public meeting in Porirua where you can get more information and ask questions. It will be on Friday 17 August at Porirua RSA from 10.00am-12.00pm, please register on our website if you plan to attend.

You can also find out what is being considered and give your feedback through our 5-10-minute online survey.

Email us at info@bsa.govt.nz or visit the website for more information.
Complete our survey here!

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2283 days ago

Poll: We want your best fry bread recipe please

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

It's usually served best with butter & jam right?
But what are some of the other favourites out there? What's the best way to make a gooood fried bread?

*Please put an NFP with your comment if you'd rather your thoughts weren't shared in a possible cooking article!**

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We want your best fry bread recipe please
  • 31.3% Butter and jam
    31.3% Complete
  • 68.8% Golden syrup
    68.8% Complete
48 votes
2279 days ago

Poll: Legendary or lunacy?

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Porirua's most famous boogie boarder has done it again. Hayley Putawai from Titahi Bay hit headlines last year after flying down Huka Falls on his board. Now he's done it on a massive wave in Bali.
He's developing a growing popularity, and even though he's a solid swimmer this … View more
Porirua's most famous boogie boarder has done it again. Hayley Putawai from Titahi Bay hit headlines last year after flying down Huka Falls on his board. Now he's done it on a massive wave in Bali.
He's developing a growing popularity, and even though he's a solid swimmer this stuff is obviously not without its risks.
So what do people think?

*Please put an NFP with your comment if you'd rather it didn't possibly appear in a news story!*

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Legendary or lunacy?
  • 50% The man's a legend.
    50% Complete
  • 50% Way too silly. Don't risk it.
    50% Complete
28 votes
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