Waitangirua, Porirua

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535 days ago

Love Local Porirua at Te Rauparaha Centre

Rod from Hive World Honey

See you at our stand on Saturday.
We have some products on special.
Beeswax Candles
Honey on tap
Honey gift baskets
1000 piece Jigsaw puzzles
and more ...

537 days ago

Poll: Should all homes have curtains?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View more
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should all homes have curtains?
  • 78.5% Yes - it should be a must
    78.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No - it should be up to the landlord
    13.9% Complete
  • 7.6% I'd need more information
    7.6% Complete
2481 votes
535 days ago

AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa

Chamber Music New Zealand

Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions … View more
Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions both new and old, stories past and present, and bringing together different cultural practices and perspectives. The concert will feature material from their debut album as well as new improvisational pieces, where listeners are encouraged to move beyond convention into new sonic territory.
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536 days ago

2 Bay RAID USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure

Ritchie from Tawa

Fully working pre-configured RAID 1 (requires plug adapter). Pick-up at Lyndhurst Rugby Parking spot. Will bin otherwise.

Free

536 days ago

Brrrrr....Soup Day here @130 Main Rd Tawa

The Team from

Sometimes all we need is a little wee bit of something!

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536 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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536 days ago

Message Gardens

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Aotea

A messy garden can be overwhelming and uninviting. Overgrown plants, weeds, and clutter can make it difficult to enjoy your outdoor space. Not only that, but a disorganised garden can also attract pests and make it harder to maintain.

Let’s us fix your garden , we can prune back overgrown … View more
A messy garden can be overwhelming and uninviting. Overgrown plants, weeds, and clutter can make it difficult to enjoy your outdoor space. Not only that, but a disorganised garden can also attract pests and make it harder to maintain.

Let’s us fix your garden , we can prune back overgrown plants, and remove any debris or clutter. Pull weeds and replant if needed yes With a garden tidy we can transform your messy garden into a beautiful and relaxing outdoor oasis.
Call us on 0272430951

537 days ago

Messy Gardens

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Aotea

The grass is overgrown, the bushes are too,
The flowers grow out of place, just like they want to do,
It's a battle I can't win, no matter how I try,
I'II leave my garden as is, and let natures choice try !
Call us today on 0272430951

541 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.

"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty … View more
Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.

"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty of other birdlife, and most of them seemed to be performing ablutions including a fantail (unfortunately he was well hidden when he was bathing so the photo isn't very good!)."

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537 days ago

Interested in a career in Midwifery?

Otago Polytechnic

Study Midwifery from one of our North Island satellite areas.

Work with women/pregnant people and midwives within a month of starting your degree. Study a proven degree and learn from leading midwifery educators.

$2000 North Island Midwifery Scholarship for all new year 1 learners who start … View more
Study Midwifery from one of our North Island satellite areas.

Work with women/pregnant people and midwives within a month of starting your degree. Study a proven degree and learn from leading midwifery educators.

$2000 North Island Midwifery Scholarship for all new year 1 learners who start our Bachelor of Midwifery degree in our Greater Wellington, Whanganui, or Palmerston North satellites.

If you’d like to talk to our educators and learn more about our programme, we have Information Evenings in June.

Whanganui · Tuesday 20 June · 5.30pm
Hutt Valley · Tuesday 20 June · 6pm
Palmerston North · Wednesday 21 June · 6pm
Porirua · Thursday 29 June · 6pm

Visit our website for locations and more details. We hope to see you there!
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537 days ago

Aotea Lagoon project nears finish line

Porirua City Council

The end is in sight for the renewal of the former duck pond at Porirua’s Aotea Lagoon.

Work began in early 2022 and while there have been delays, the completion of the project is at hand as the final landscaping touches are put in.

Over 500m2 of sludge from the former pond was either … View more
The end is in sight for the renewal of the former duck pond at Porirua’s Aotea Lagoon.

Work began in early 2022 and while there have been delays, the completion of the project is at hand as the final landscaping touches are put in.

Over 500m2 of sludge from the former pond was either removed from site or treated in geobags last winter. Quarry rock and clay soil from behind Porirua Park was transported in as fill.

Parks & City Services Manager Julian Emeny says the final result is something the city will be proud of.

“This has not been an easy project for a number of reasons, much of it due to the low-lying ground and average weather conditions contractors have had to deal with, and this area is going to add to one of Porirua’s favourite places,” he says.
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539 days ago

Plunket bears

Jodene from Tawa

Does anyone have any of the plunket bears from the early 2000s?

538 days ago

OPEN TODAY - 10AM - 3.30PM (130 Main Rd Tawa)

The Team from

Jump out of bed & head on our way! Supperclub Bookings can be done at counter too if not online, just in case you've missed that bit...

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538 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
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539 days ago

Plunket bears

Jodene from Tawa

Does anyone have any of the plunket bears from the early 2000s?

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