Porirua City Centre, Porirua

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2436 days ago

wind surf bord only

Steve from Tawa

free must pick up,,,tx 0274779499 for picture...is old and in reasonable condition...I need it gone asap can be picked up any time

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2436 days ago

50,000 cheese scones!

Lisandro from el Porteño

Hi neighbours, thanks to all of your fabulous support we sold 30,000 cheese scones in our first three years. One year later and we've almost hit 50,000! To celebrate we are counting up to 50,000 and plan on making a big fuss of the person who buys our milestone cheese scone!

We expect to … View more
Hi neighbours, thanks to all of your fabulous support we sold 30,000 cheese scones in our first three years. One year later and we've almost hit 50,000! To celebrate we are counting up to 50,000 and plan on making a big fuss of the person who buys our milestone cheese scone!

We expect to hit 50,000 this month and are watching closely and making plans. Will you be the lucky person who enjoys our 50,000th cheese scone?!
Visit El Porteño for a cheesy treat!

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2437 days ago

Volunteers Wanted

Phil Davies from Kiwi Community Assistance (KCA)

Our work may surprise you.

We need more volunteers to join our team so that we can continue the important work in the local community. We have vacancies for volunteers to assist us with food rescue (Monday to Sunday) and sorting and boxing up of non-food donations (Tuesday to Thursday).

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Our work may surprise you.

We need more volunteers to join our team so that we can continue the important work in the local community. We have vacancies for volunteers to assist us with food rescue (Monday to Sunday) and sorting and boxing up of non-food donations (Tuesday to Thursday).

Every day kiwis find themselves in need: a mother and her children shifted to avoid family violence and needing support; children going hungry at school or others down on their luck.

We have 74 volunteers who provide all the manpower required to run our operations and all donated food and goods that are fit for purpose are passed on to front line charities for FREE.

KCA is small; KCA is fast; KCA is flexible, and we help many in need.

Please note reliability and responsibility are key attributes that we require of our volunteers. All volunteers need to be able to lift 20kg boxes of food (between 2 people) and commit to volunteering with KCA for three months. To volunteer with KCA you must be 14 years old or more.

Please go to our website to read the volunteering opportunities, job descriptions etc. Our volunteer application form is also online for you to complete.

No time wasters please.

2437 days ago

Stats for February 2018

Phil Davies from Kiwi Community Assistance (KCA)

Sorry we don't update our Neighbourly page very often as our main social media is Facebook.

FEB 2018 STATS

It still amazes me how much work our 72 volunteers do each month with the generosity of you the general public and our food sponsors.

For the 28 days in February we distributed … View more
Sorry we don't update our Neighbourly page very often as our main social media is Facebook.

FEB 2018 STATS

It still amazes me how much work our 72 volunteers do each month with the generosity of you the general public and our food sponsors.

For the 28 days in February we distributed a WHOPPING 16,638.92 kgs of food (fresh, frozen and non-perishable). In the North Island we had 2 pallets of frozen food stock donated to us by Heinz Watties in the Hawkes Bay. We also had 1 pallet of tinned tuna donated to us by Talleys in the South Island.

We also contributed over 2,000 individual serve bottles of water to the Titahi Bay Beach Festival earlier this month.

KCA volunteers have also sorted and made up 149 banana boxes of clothing, shoes, linen and homewares plus distributed 1 complete single bed, 1 complete portacot with mattress, 3 car seat/capsules, 1 ironing board, 3 chest of drawers, 1 mirror, 3 dining chairs and a table, microwave, 2 ride on toys, 2 boogie boards, bathroom scales, 1 heater.

Not all of our stats are in from the local foodbanks that we distribute food/non food items to but KCA has assisted over 3,500 people this month.

HUGE THANKS to our dedicated team of volunteers who are out and about 7 days a week doing food rescue at set times from the local supermarkets.

Also thanks to volunteer drivers who go around at set times and clear all our drop off points. We are still not collecting any furniture or whiteware at present as we are short on volunteers to do this.

Thanks to all the volunteers who then sort, box and make up all the orders for the various agencies that we assist.

2438 days ago

WANTED: Pots for indoor pot plants, potting mix, garden gloves and any advice

Danelle from Tawa

Hello, I have 9 (2 have two plants in one pot) so 11 individual plants in total.

They are all looking like, to me, that they need to be planted in bigger pots.

I am hoping and asking, you neighbours, if you have pretty/funky/individual bigger pots. I am even after any bigger pots that I can … View more
Hello, I have 9 (2 have two plants in one pot) so 11 individual plants in total.

They are all looking like, to me, that they need to be planted in bigger pots.

I am hoping and asking, you neighbours, if you have pretty/funky/individual bigger pots. I am even after any bigger pots that I can paint to suit my homes decor. I would like drip plates too if possible?

Also I need pitting mix and garden gloves to be able to Re pot these plants?

Finally I would appreciate any advice you think of?

Thank you in advance for any help.

Danelle

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2438 days ago

Wednesday Evening Run

Roger from Ascot Park

If anybody is interested in a gentle flat run. A small group is meeting at the Porirua Rowing Club's car park (1st car park on the right in Onepoto Road just after turning off Titahi Bay Main Road).
We meet at 6:30pm and normally wait around 5 minutes before heading off. Feel free to … View more
If anybody is interested in a gentle flat run. A small group is meeting at the Porirua Rowing Club's car park (1st car park on the right in Onepoto Road just after turning off Titahi Bay Main Road).
We meet at 6:30pm and normally wait around 5 minutes before heading off. Feel free to contact me if you are interested.

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2439 days ago

Setting Up a MenzShed in Tawa

Ann from Tawa

We are helping get a MenzShed up and running in Tawa, there is a lot of work to be done to make the building usable for the community so a Give-A-Little Page has been setup to help raise the funds that are needed, here is a link to the page and to further information givealittle.co.nz.... Also … View moreWe are helping get a MenzShed up and running in Tawa, there is a lot of work to be done to make the building usable for the community so a Give-A-Little Page has been setup to help raise the funds that are needed, here is a link to the page and to further information givealittle.co.nz.... Also check out the Updates tab to see progress photos of what we have done so far, look forward to your support.

2438 days ago

The Bottomline on ROI Workshop

Complete Learning

A rare opportunity to learn from the world's top expert on measuring the financial return on Learning & Development, Organisational Development and Human Resources programmes. Nobody knows more than Patti Phillips does.

As the world's leading expert in this field, Patti has worked… View more
A rare opportunity to learn from the world's top expert on measuring the financial return on Learning & Development, Organisational Development and Human Resources programmes. Nobody knows more than Patti Phillips does.

As the world's leading expert in this field, Patti has worked with organisations in 70 countries and has authored over 50 books on accountability.

Join Dr Patti Phillips at Cliftons Wellington - Tuesday 15th May 2018.

ROI = Return On Investment
Find out more!

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2438 days ago

Build your business with social media

BNZ

Want to tap into the power of social media to grow your business? Then check out these tips on how to harness the latest trends, choosing the right social media channels, outsourcing and more – so you can use social as a powerful tool to engage with your audience, drive sales, and build your … View moreWant to tap into the power of social media to grow your business? Then check out these tips on how to harness the latest trends, choosing the right social media channels, outsourcing and more – so you can use social as a powerful tool to engage with your audience, drive sales, and build your brand. Find out more

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2439 days ago

Free Tech Help

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Free Tech Help Drop in session - monthly session on tommorrow from 12-2pm. Bring your laptop, devices or phone with those pesky problems or for some help on how to make something work

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2438 days ago
2439 days ago

Grandparents & Parents with Children Playgroup

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Don't miss our Playgroup tomorrow from 10 am - 11.30 am, just for a gold coin contribution.
come along with your child and meet some new parents and caregivers, whilst the toddlers play, or babies sleep and feed....
For more information contact Mai on 830 4802 or email: cpcc@wcc.govt.nz

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2439 days ago

Go wherever, take whatever

Hyundai

No matter where your family is going, and what you’re taking with you, the Santa Fe will get you there. Now available from RSP $49,990 + ORC* Find out more

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2446 days ago

Huawei Y6Elite

Steve from Tawa

Hey all,

Does anyone have one of the above phones or battery for the above phone hanging around, my battery is on its way out and thought I would try here before buying new.

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