Register now for Porirua Has Talent
Registrations for Porirua Has Talent are open for tamariki 5-12 years and rangatahi 13-25 years.Register by Friday 4 July. Auditions will be held on Saturday 19 July, with the grand final on Saturday 16 August.
Porirua Has Talent celebrates everything that’s good about Porirua and the talented tamariki and rangatahi living here. Last year showcased everything from spectacular dancers to spine chilling vocalists through to talented guitarists, pianists and a staunch young beatboxer. We had kapa haka and hip-hop animation – basically, anything goes!
Categories are vocal or musician, dance, and groups and are split into two different age groupings: 5-12 and 13-25.
Judges this year include social media sensation, cultural comedian, actor and musician Pairama Wright; NZ Alt Country Singer/Songwriter Ainslie Allen, Fredwyn Kisona of Tomorrow People, talented dancer and choreographer Aroha Davidson.
We're taking the bus!
The number of Wellingtonians taking the bus and train rose by 3% last week compared to the same time last year, according to Metlink.
Not surprising given petrol prices at the moment. But if you're considering giving up your car commute for a leisurely bus ride in the mornings, it would be worth it.
It's about to get even easier: In April, e-pay will be launched, meaning you can tap on with your credit cards as well as smart devices.
It's better on the environment too: With most Metlink trains running on electricity, 25% of the bus fleet being EV’s and the Ika Rere electric ferry, Metlink is able to move more people using less fuel than any other transport option.
With fuel costs so high, it's a good idea to jump on board if you can. If you've become a public transport convert recently, how have you found it?
Poll: Tightening the belt at the pump ... How are you pivoting? 🚌🚲🏠
Between the headlines about the Strait of Hormuz and the creeping costs at our local stations, the "fuel crisis" has moved from the news to our wallets.
A recent opinion piece in The Post suggested that Wellington Councils should be shifting our public facilities to renewable energy ASAP to keep our rates from being vulnerable to these global fuel hikes. It’s a big conversation for the city, but what about your daily commute?
We want to know: With fuel prices staying high for the foreseeable future, are you changing how you get around the capital?
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19.3% Yes – I’m a bus/train user
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6.3% Dusting off the bike
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6.3% Working from home
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61.5% Nope, same as always
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6.8% Other (Tell us your strategy in the comments!)
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.7% Inside!
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23.3% On top!
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