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It’s taken more than 20 years, but Te Ara Piko is finally the finished product.
The 5.25km pathway around the northern side of the spectacular Pāuatahanui Inlet was pitched to Council in 1999 by members of the Rotary Club of Plimmerton.
The first turf was turned in 2005 and an official … View moreIt’s taken more than 20 years, but Te Ara Piko is finally the finished product.
The 5.25km pathway around the northern side of the spectacular Pāuatahanui Inlet was pitched to Council in 1999 by members of the Rotary Club of Plimmerton.
The first turf was turned in 2005 and an official blessing and opening was held last week on 28 June at Motukaraka Point to recognise its completion. Porirua mayor Anita Baker said the tireless fundraising by Plimmerton Rotary – it contributed $1.3m towards the project – has created a much-loved walkway that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
Along with Rotary, Mayor Baker acknowledged Ngāti Toa for its continual support, contractors Fulton Hogan, consultants Tonkin & Taylor, DoC, Forest & Bird and the input of the organisations that have the best interests of the inlet at heart – Guardians of Pāuatahanui Inlet and Porirua Harbour & Catchment Community Trust. Current president of the Rotary Club of Plimmerton, Bill McAulay, said it was a brilliant achievement for the club.
Usage of Te Ara Piko was just over 64,000 in 2020, with the number of users growing each year as parts of the pathway were completed. It runs from Taylor Stace Cottage in Pāuatahanui to Camborne Walkway carpark.
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Bill Gebbie can't stand the thought of children being cold over winter.
So the 68 year-old Porirua pensioner has joined the growing number of older New Zealanders donating to “Share My Super”.
The non-profit service helps Kiwis over 65 donate to a range of charities by giving all, or … View moreBill Gebbie can't stand the thought of children being cold over winter.
So the 68 year-old Porirua pensioner has joined the growing number of older New Zealanders donating to “Share My Super”.
The non-profit service helps Kiwis over 65 donate to a range of charities by giving all, or part, of their superannuation payment to a charity.
A former civil servant, Gebbie shares his super with the Wellington City Mission and KidsCan. With the polar blast that just hit the Wellington region, he says it’s good to support charities that help keep children warm and safe.
This was our pick from our recipe competition!
If you like hot and spicy foods here is a honey recipe to use as a glaze on chicken or pork, drizzle on pizza, add to a hot toddy or other cocktails.
Easy to make and you will want to drizzle it on everything.
1 cup honey
2 tsp red pepper flakes (or t… View moreThis was our pick from our recipe competition!
If you like hot and spicy foods here is a honey recipe to use as a glaze on chicken or pork, drizzle on pizza, add to a hot toddy or other cocktails.
Easy to make and you will want to drizzle it on everything.
1 cup honey
2 tsp red pepper flakes (or t tsp chilli oil)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Put honey and pepper flakes in saucepan, bring to simmer, remove from heat and stir in cider vinegar. Cool and transfer to glass container. Strain out peppers if desired.
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President Bill gave an excellent roundup of his year which included his appreciation for the support he has received from the membership at large with special mention to several individuals who have given him outstanding support. You can read his full report here.
Newly elected President Kay … View morePresident Bill gave an excellent roundup of his year which included his appreciation for the support he has received from the membership at large with special mention to several individuals who have given him outstanding support. You can read his full report here.
Newly elected President Kay Phillips started her presentation to the Club with an introduction to her Board for 2021-2022, followed by an introduction to the Club Officers. She went on to share her hopes and dreams for the Club for the year ahead. It's clearly going to be a fun-filled year!
What a pleasure to meet Hayley Parsons of Clarks Beach, Auckland. She and husband Chris relocated this huge three-storey villa from Palmerston North to Auckland, and project managed the rebuild of Huntly House from London. Wonderful house, wonderful history.
Our Pet of the Day is Cleo who belongs to Elizabeth Innes from Berhampore. Cleo loves running around on Kāpiti Beach.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Gabe, who originally from Porirua.
"Hello all, I am Gabe! A fun, loveable boy who has stolen the hearts of everyone at the centre. I am looking for an experienced owner, who has a suitable property for me to thrive in. I'm always up for a walk or a game to play,… View moreOur SPCA Pet of the Day is Gabe, who originally from Porirua.
"Hello all, I am Gabe! A fun, loveable boy who has stolen the hearts of everyone at the centre. I am looking for an experienced owner, who has a suitable property for me to thrive in. I'm always up for a walk or a game to play, and I love to find things to do and keep active. I am looking for a home with teenagers or adults, and a home without cats or small animals. I am happy to play with other active dogs, and love to be social with both people and dogs. If you are interested in me and my goofy personality - chat to the canine team."
If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.
Look for the Better Cotton Initiative … View moreIf seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.
Look for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) branding when you’re
browsing the racks, and you’ll see we’re proud to invest in making cotton production more sustainable.
Look for the FSC label on wood and paper products we stock, and you’ll see we’re dedicated to protecting our forests.
Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
A proposal to build 30,000 affordable houses, on land between Porirua and Lower Hutt, has little support amongst local body politicians.
Lower Hutt real estate agent John Ross is promoting a plan to develop 1800 hectares, known as the Kilmister Block, as the solution to Wellington’s housing … View moreA proposal to build 30,000 affordable houses, on land between Porirua and Lower Hutt, has little support amongst local body politicians.
Lower Hutt real estate agent John Ross is promoting a plan to develop 1800 hectares, known as the Kilmister Block, as the solution to Wellington’s housing crisis.
Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter and Porirua Mayor Anita Baker have both rejected the plan, citing its potential ecological value. Ponter supports planting it in natives for carbon emission credits.
What do you think? Is it an idea worth pursuing?
Ngā mihi o te tau hou Māori e hoa mā! Happy Māori New Year!
We want tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa to shine as bright as Matariki does and we'll keep working hard to empower them to be the best versions of themselves.
Kanapa mai rangatahi mā - ngā rangatira mo … View moreNgā mihi o te tau hou Māori e hoa mā! Happy Māori New Year!
We want tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa to shine as bright as Matariki does and we'll keep working hard to empower them to be the best versions of themselves.
Kanapa mai rangatahi mā - ngā rangatira mo āpōpō!
Our travel bubble with our friends across the ditch is under pressure with Covid proving hard to bring under control in New South Wales. Closing the border would have a dramatic impact on areas like Queenstown.
Tell us what you think and why.
Remember if you do not want your comment used by Stuff … View moreOur travel bubble with our friends across the ditch is under pressure with Covid proving hard to bring under control in New South Wales. Closing the border would have a dramatic impact on areas like Queenstown.
Tell us what you think and why.
Remember if you do not want your comment used by Stuff please put NFP.
Porirua Little Theatre member Tanisha Wardle wants the Porirua City Council to gift the theatre group a piece of land, so it can build a purpose-built theatre.
The theatre has been bouncing around makeshift performance spaces since its home since 1950, the US Marines Hall in Tītahi Bay, was closed… View morePorirua Little Theatre member Tanisha Wardle wants the Porirua City Council to gift the theatre group a piece of land, so it can build a purpose-built theatre.
The theatre has been bouncing around makeshift performance spaces since its home since 1950, the US Marines Hall in Tītahi Bay, was closed in 2012 after being deemed structurally unsafe. The building was declared an earthquake risk the following year.
Wardle is calling for the Porirua City Council to gift it a piece of land, so it can build itself a new home.
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