School Holiday Fun and October events in Porirua
School Holiday Fun events:
Pātaka School Holiday Programme, Tue 6, Wed 7, Thu 8 October, 10.30-12pm. For children aged 6-12 years. Free, but places are limited and booking essential phone 04 237 1511.
Kindy Gym at Te Rauparaha Arena for Age 1–4years. Thursday 1 October 9.30–11am, Wednesday 7 October 9.30am–11.00am. To book phone 04 237 1521.
Dash Swim School Holiday Programme, 28 September–9 October, at Cannons Creek Pool. For info and to book email dash@poriruacity.govt.nz
Arena Aquatics, 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua. For a splashing good time head to Porirua where the wave pool, hydroslide, spa & sauna is all included with your entry! For hours call 04 237 1521 or visit Arena Aquatics
New Zealand Police Museum, Papakowhai Rd, Papakowhai, Porirua. Lots of school holiday fun, 7 days 10am-5pm. For information about special events visit NZ Police Museum
October events:
Porirua Grand Traverse, Whitireia Polytechnic, Wineera Drive, Porirua, Sunday 4 October 8am-3pm. Something for everyone from the 9km Fun Run / Walk through to 55km Multisport event.
Love Local Expo – Porirua, Saturday 17 October 2020 10am-4pm. Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua. A huge range of local businesses, market stalls, food and fun for the whole family.
Pātaka Art + Museum, Cnr Parumoana and Norrie St Porirua, for current exhibitions visit Pātaka Art + Museum
Papercrafting Expo, Saturday 10 October, 9.30am-4pm, Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua. Loads of mix media, stamping the show is great for scrapbookers, card makers, art journals and anyone looking for a new hobby.
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Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
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