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2381 days ago

Average rates rise 5.25 per cent

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Council will decide in June if it will go ahead with the next annual rates rise, this time it is proposed the average bill will grow 5.25% each year for the next four years.
What do you think? Someone has to pay for infrastructure, balance the books etc, right? Or are there areas that could be cut… View more
Council will decide in June if it will go ahead with the next annual rates rise, this time it is proposed the average bill will grow 5.25% each year for the next four years.
What do you think? Someone has to pay for infrastructure, balance the books etc, right? Or are there areas that could be cut back?
Maybe you're still getting over the shock of last year's bills after all those property values jumped!
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2383 days ago

What's in a name?

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

The council will this week vote on whether or not to give Maori names for New Zealand Flora and Fauna to the streets at the new housing development going up at Kenepuru Landing on the old hospital land.
Examples include Whio, Tieke and Kokako.
So what do people think? And what do you think about … View more
The council will this week vote on whether or not to give Maori names for New Zealand Flora and Fauna to the streets at the new housing development going up at Kenepuru Landing on the old hospital land.
Examples include Whio, Tieke and Kokako.
So what do people think? And what do you think about the street names in your area? Do they suit your neighborhood?

*Please put NFP with your comment if you'd rather it wasn't potentially put in a news story*

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2378 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
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2379 days ago

Cannons Creek Library

Sala Neighbourly Lead from Cannons Creek

Feeling surprised 😮 outside Cannons Creek Library getting a makeover based on Shannon Novak's artwork which is very similar down at Pataka's window.

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2379 days ago

❤️ MOTHER’S DAY ❤️

Trang from Whitby

Mother’s day is just around the corner.
Don’t miss the opportunity to offer an original gift of a French cooking lesson at her home, with her own cookware.
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2379 days ago

Tawa Lions Saturday Market

Communications from Tawa Lions Club

This coming Saturday 5 May the Tawa Lions Market at Outlet City will be open from 9am to 2pm, featuring our regular Fruit and Vegetable vendor along with our own stall with eggs and honey. Saturday's weather forecast is looking good so we expect a good turnout of other stalls plus our Lions … View moreThis coming Saturday 5 May the Tawa Lions Market at Outlet City will be open from 9am to 2pm, featuring our regular Fruit and Vegetable vendor along with our own stall with eggs and honey. Saturday's weather forecast is looking good so we expect a good turnout of other stalls plus our Lions used book stall will be out for your perusal.

This week we have Honey and egg news.

We are expecting to have some Waireka Rewarewa honey in 500g jars for $16.00. This honey is more expensive than the Helens Honey we normally have on sale and we are looking to broaden our Honey product offerings. There will be free taste-testing available on the Rewarewa honey.

This week is likely to be the last week we have Standard barn eggs available. The reason is most producers are moving to free-range eggs only, so supply-and-demand is driving up barn egg prices and increased supply is keeping free-range egg prices static. We will continue with Standard barn eggs but only as long as they are substantially cheaper than free-range. We will confirm Standard barn eggs availability each week.

Tawa Lions gratefully acknowledges the support of Outlet City in providing the venue for our Market.

2379 days ago

Garage Sale

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Garage Sale in Churton park - on Sunday 6 May from 9 am - 1 pm at 36A Waverton Terrace - Churton Park, Books,Toys, Shoes and Electronics all with low Price as $1.

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2387 days ago

Looking for Queen Bed Base

Kelly from Tawa

Looking for a queen bed base for our spare bedroom. Preferably not slat but won't count it out. Does anyone have one available?

2380 days ago

Churton Park Community Walkers

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Lets go for walk!!!
Here's the schedule for Churton Park Community Walkers in May 2018.

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2380 days ago

First Belly Dance at the centre

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Have you registered in this special Class ....
Join us for this one-off class at the Churton Park Community Centre!
This class is for all women, come along and try something new!

Friday 11 May

From 6:15pm to 7:30pm

$17 cash - pay at the beginning of class
Please wear comfortable/gym … View more
Have you registered in this special Class ....
Join us for this one-off class at the Churton Park Community Centre!
This class is for all women, come along and try something new!

Friday 11 May

From 6:15pm to 7:30pm

$17 cash - pay at the beginning of class
Please wear comfortable/gym clothes that will allow you to move.
Optional: bring water bottle and scarf to wear around your hips.
For more info, contact Mai at cpcc@wcc.govt.nz or Mirian at bellydancewithmirian@outlook.co.nz
Check out a video of Mirian's class:

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2381 days ago

Still time to get free curtains Porirua!

Sustainability Trust

If you have a Community Services Card, you can get free curtains through Porirua Whānau Centre this week. Get info and an order form from the Centre early next week, take it home to measure your windows and fill it in, and bring it back before Friday, May 11.

Wellington Curtain Bank then makes … View more
If you have a Community Services Card, you can get free curtains through Porirua Whānau Centre this week. Get info and an order form from the Centre early next week, take it home to measure your windows and fill it in, and bring it back before Friday, May 11.

Wellington Curtain Bank then makes the curtains to fit your windows, lining for extra warmth, and drops them back to the Whānau Centre for you to take home and hang. Curtains can keep heat in, cold out and power bills down – a great way to get ready for winter. For more info head to the Whānau Centre at 16 Bedford Court, Cannons Creek or call Wellington Curtain Bank on freephone 0508 78 78 24.
Contact us today!

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2383 days ago

What do you think about the use of petrol price 'tactics'?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,
An internal email from BP's head office has revealed a novel tactical plan around petrol pricing. Rather than just reducing petrol price in Ōtaki BP looked to increase prices at Paraparaumu & Kāpiti and also Levin. What are your thoughts on this? (Please add … View more
Hey Neighbours,
An internal email from BP's head office has revealed a novel tactical plan around petrol pricing. Rather than just reducing petrol price in Ōtaki BP looked to increase prices at Paraparaumu & Kāpiti and also Levin. What are your thoughts on this? (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff). To read more, click here.

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