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1398 days ago

Confusion over Porirua Anzac Day

Reporter Community News

Porirua City Council is in damage control mode after a series of communication blunders which saw a local Returned and Services Association (RSA) told it would be charged for Anzac Day traffic management, and that it wanted one ceremony “that brings people together and does not divide”.
Tītahi… View more
Porirua City Council is in damage control mode after a series of communication blunders which saw a local Returned and Services Association (RSA) told it would be charged for Anzac Day traffic management, and that it wanted one ceremony “that brings people together and does not divide”.
Tītahi Bay RSA president Simon Strombom was told by a council staffer on Wednesday that it would need to pay $1400 for road services associated with its dawn service in 2022.
Once word spread on social media, the council issued a statement saying the council would continue to cover traffic management costs for dawn services.

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1398 days ago

Tūī give Wellingtonians something to celebrate

Reporter Community News

Tūī are thriving in Wellington and conservationists say Wellingtonians deserve plenty of credit for their success.
Council possum trapping, Zealandia and people planting flax and kowhai are factors that helped their recovery.
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust spokesperson Craig Shepherd said … View more
Tūī are thriving in Wellington and conservationists say Wellingtonians deserve plenty of credit for their success.
Council possum trapping, Zealandia and people planting flax and kowhai are factors that helped their recovery.
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust spokesperson Craig Shepherd said tūī and kererū numbers had skyrocketed in recent years.
The Johnsonville based trust is getting so many tūī it is struggling to cope. The trust wants to build two new aviaries for recovering tūī and it has set up a Givealittle page.

1401 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Minnie and Lilac

Reporter Community News

Diana Ward-Pickering from Lyall Bay is proud of her nine month old Burmese kittens Minnie and Lilac.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.

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1399 days ago

2021 Fun Fest *FREE*

Tim from Whitby

Saturday 20 February - 11am-3pm at Community Baptist Church. Come join us for a fun day! Everything is FREE, FREE, FREE!!!

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1403 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Hey Neighbourly folk, what do you think is going on here? Hint, it used to be an annual event.

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1399 days ago

Black Leotard for 8 year old

Marina from Tawa

Normally, leotards are pretty small and my girl is tall so more it could be size 9 or even 10, I guess.

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1399 days ago

Free stuff

Marina from Tawa

Pick up from Tawa.

Free

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1399 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Sophie

Reporter Community News

Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.

"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding … View more
Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.

"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding spot and a little trail towards me and she came out and was affectionate. Until she feels safe she will hide. Sophie still - three months later - hides when other people come to the house, but is brave and affectionate with me. Sophie isn't really interested in toys and prefers to sleep in the sun or hang out with me. She will either snuggle into my leg on the sofa or on my lap. When she wants attention she will pat me with her paw. In the evening I would cradle her like a baby and sing to her and rub her belly, she loved it."

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1401 days ago

Poll: Do you wash chicken before cooking?

New Zealand Food Safety

Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any … View more
Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any pink meat in the centre.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety.
Find out more

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Do you wash chicken before cooking?
  • 36% Yes I thought washing cleans it
    36% Complete
  • 64% No Chicken shouldn’t be washed
    64% Complete
125 votes
1401 days ago

End-of-line SALE Involute & Convolute wall lights

Anneke from Embrace Design

A chance to buy a designer wall light for an excellent price! Available on-line www.embracedesign.nz... or
at the Embrace Design shop on 180 Main Road, Tawa

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1401 days ago

Prost-FIT

Julia from Tawa

I am excited to launch a new Exercise class starting in Tawa called Prost-FIT. An exercise modality for men currently living with prostate cancer at any stage of diagnosis or treatment; or any cancer. Starting Mondays at 2.00 at Heavenly Fitness HQ in Redwood. Message me for more information. … View moreI am excited to launch a new Exercise class starting in Tawa called Prost-FIT. An exercise modality for men currently living with prostate cancer at any stage of diagnosis or treatment; or any cancer. Starting Mondays at 2.00 at Heavenly Fitness HQ in Redwood. Message me for more information. fitnessheavenly@gmail.com

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1401 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Andrew Gorrie took this beautiful photo of a korimako (bellbird) on a recent trip to Kāpiti Island.

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1401 days ago

Tracey Odell School of Dance Open Day

Community Centre Advocate from Tawa Community Centre

Open Day coming up tomorrow. Make sure to come down to the Tawa Community Centre Hall at 10am. Free classes for juniors and seniors will be demonstrating all the dance styles on offer.

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1402 days ago

Places Available in Local GirlGuiding Units

Cheryl Watson from GirlGuiding NZ - Tawa & Linden

GirlGuiding is a great way for girls to learn new skills, get involved in the community, develop as leaders, and have lots of fun with their friends each week!

There are some places available in our Tawa-based units for girls to join in Term One.
Fees are $90 per term, there is full financial … View more
GirlGuiding is a great way for girls to learn new skills, get involved in the community, develop as leaders, and have lots of fun with their friends each week!

There are some places available in our Tawa-based units for girls to join in Term One.
Fees are $90 per term, there is full financial assistance available for families who need support.

🦋 Brownies for 7 - 9 year old girls meet Thurs 3.45pm - 5.15pm
🦙 Guides for 9 - 12 year old girls meet Thurs 5.30pm - 7pm
🦜 Rangers for 12+ year old girls meet Thurs 7pm - 9pm

If you have any questions, please PM me or comment below.
Girls usually visit once or twice before joining.
If you'd like to visit and check us out, you can enquire about a local group via the GGNZ website link below.

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1402 days ago

Ballet Dress

Marina from Tawa

Size 7 ballet dress -- perfect condition. More suitable for year 5-6.

Price: $15

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