Ranui, Porirua

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663 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
Listen now

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664 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
664 days ago

The Good Registry 🎁

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Wellington

Gift buying can be tricky, but why not gift good instead? 🎁

You can gift to us through The Good Registry any time of the year - for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, workplace celebrations, baby showers… any special life moments and milestones.

Head to their website and gift good for your … View more
Gift buying can be tricky, but why not gift good instead? 🎁

You can gift to us through The Good Registry any time of the year - for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, workplace celebrations, baby showers… any special life moments and milestones.

Head to their website and gift good for your next occasion.

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667 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
667 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Malvina Major Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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667 days ago

Aotea College

Sue from Ascot Park

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667 days ago

Porirua’s Waitangi Day promises something for everyone

Porirua City Council

Porirua has a Waitangi Day full of celebration and music planned, with Rob Ruha performing at the event on 6 February, which runs from 12-5pm.

The main stage will be MC’d by Russell Harrison and acts include The Voice Australia finalist Ella Monnery, Ainslie Allen, Touche, TJ Taotua & The… View more
Porirua has a Waitangi Day full of celebration and music planned, with Rob Ruha performing at the event on 6 February, which runs from 12-5pm.

The main stage will be MC’d by Russell Harrison and acts include The Voice Australia finalist Ella Monnery, Ainslie Allen, Touche, TJ Taotua & The Ministry of Tone, as well as performances from local kapa haka groups and Porirua’s sister city in Australia, Blacktown.

There will also be food trucks, waka ama tours on the harbour and free activities in the Arena for tamariki –lots to see, do and listen to!
Find out more

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668 days ago

TIGER WORMS FOR WORM FARM

Raymond from Tawa

Box of compost worms 2L by volume ( Ice Cream Box).
I have done my best to include as many worms as possible and the least amount of compost.
However, you are free to bring a 2L ice cream box and fill it to the brim with worms only.

Price: $19

668 days ago

Take on the challenge

Operations Manager from Adrenalin Forest Wellington

Would you take on the challenge of climbing our course's, just to capture a breath taking view as beautiful as this??

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668 days ago

Music Lessons

Craig from Tawa

The Music Learning Centre in Redwood has a couple of weekly lesson slots immediately available for violin, piano and cello students.

My wife, Liz Sneyd, is our violin teacher. She is a Phd in Maths and Violin, has a Queen's Service Medal for Music Education and a NZ Secondary Schools'… View more
The Music Learning Centre in Redwood has a couple of weekly lesson slots immediately available for violin, piano and cello students.

My wife, Liz Sneyd, is our violin teacher. She is a Phd in Maths and Violin, has a Queen's Service Medal for Music Education and a NZ Secondary Schools' Teaching Certificate. She has been a professional musician and teacher for 30+ years.

I am the piano teacher. I have a Masters degree in Composition, Licentiate Diploma in Piano from Trinity College, and a Queen's Service Medal for Music Education. I have been a professional musician since the 1980s, as a pianist, viola player, composer, arranger, music typesetter (very experienced on Sibelius software) and teacher. I can also help with advanced Theory and Composition.

Our son Benjamin Sneyd-Utting is our cello teacher. He has a B.Mus. in Cello and Composition, and an Associate Diploma in Cello from Trinity College. He's in his Honours year at the NZ School of Music at Victoria University this year.

If you're interested, please enquire about lesson-times and fees via email or phone: sneydutting@gmail.com or 027-630-7435. We have violins available for hire, and teach students of all ages!

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670 days ago

Sneak Preview Donut Twists

The Team from

For those still needing sneak previews, some Donut Twists @130 Main Rd Tawa now. Brave the weather; it'll be worth it! Available as long as it's available. Click link to pre-order & browse. Open till 3pm today. #fusionfoodhaus

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670 days ago

Eat Drink and Be Crafty Event Cancelled

John from Aotea

Unfortunately, because of the uncertain weather forecast and for the safety of the public and stall holders in an exposed rural environment, together with a number of stall holders unable to now attend on Sunday, Mana Lions has decided to cancel the event this year.

We apologise for any … View more
Unfortunately, because of the uncertain weather forecast and for the safety of the public and stall holders in an exposed rural environment, together with a number of stall holders unable to now attend on Sunday, Mana Lions has decided to cancel the event this year.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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671 days ago

Eat Drink and Be Crafty Event Postponed

John from Aotea

Unfortunately, due to the weather forecast for Saturday, Mana Lions has decided it is the best interests of both the Public and Stallholders to postpone our Eat Drink and Be Crafty Fair to:
Sunday 29th January 10am – 4pm at Battle Hill.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

671 days ago

Funky fridge makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Is your fridge looking dated and dull? Turn an eyesore into a conversation starter with this clever chalkboard transformation using Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen.

Follow out easy instructions.

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671 days ago

Garden ornament Elephant

Ammon from Ranui

Indoor or outdoor, viewing welcome 022 013 7164

Price: $35

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