It is hall over for historic Titahi Bay Hall but council wants ideas for a memorial
What is the best way to remember Titahi Bay’s historic US Marines Hall.
The hall, situated among the Whitehouse Rd shops, was closed in 2012 when it was a deemed a public safety risk due to severe structural issues. In 2013 it was also declared an earthquake risk. In 2018 Porirua City Council unanimously voted that consent be sought for the building, built by US Marines when they camped in Titahi Bay in 1942, to be demolished. An independent hearing on this consent will be held later this year.
This consent process has been paused, however, while the council seeks feedback on what a memorial should look like, if the building is demolished.
The council is running a survey for the next two weeks - take it at the Marines Hall information page on the City Projects section of the Porirua City Council website - to find out what locals think. There will also be drop-in sessions, where you can talk to council officers and councillors outside the hall on Wednesday 23 September, 3-5pm, and on Saturday 26 September, 1.30-3.30pm.
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.3% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
Art and Craft Market at Kai Tahi - 10 till 3 EVERY SUNDAY!
Hi neighbours
The new Porirua Community Art and Craft market at Kai Tahi in Porirua is now running EVERY Sunday. It's all indoors, and there's over 30 stalls each week.
Opens at 10am and closes 3pm, so you can also grab lunch at the many international food court options. Bring the kids, and your dog on a lead is welcome too!
Parking at the back (on harbour edge) is free - just stay clear of the Staff Only parks.
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