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Mother-of-eight and tax lawyer, Barbara Edmonds wants to address poverty in Porirua.
The electorate is a diverse one with eight schools classed decile 10 and while 14 decile 1.
A fifth of the population identify as Māori, while a quarter were born overseas. It is poverty, however, she wants to … View moreMother-of-eight and tax lawyer, Barbara Edmonds wants to address poverty in Porirua.
The electorate is a diverse one with eight schools classed decile 10 and while 14 decile 1.
A fifth of the population identify as Māori, while a quarter were born overseas. It is poverty, however, she wants to focus on.
Edmonds says she didn’t realise how deep the poverty was in Porirua until she began campaigning in the electorate. Covid-19 has made that inequality worse, she says.
Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.
Hey Neighbourly folk, can you work out who this is and where the picture was taken. The only hint I will give is that it was 1909.
We’re holding information sessions to help you enrol with us in 2021. Find out about courses, meet tutors and enrol in one easy process.
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Our Pet of the Day is Poppy, a five month old King Charles cavalier, who was born on ANZAC weekend.
Owner Rob Nicol says she loves chilling out and sleeping in the sun.
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday.
… View moreOur Pet of the Day is Poppy, a five month old King Charles cavalier, who was born on ANZAC weekend.
Owner Rob Nicol says she loves chilling out and sleeping in the sun.
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday.
If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz
Hey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty … View moreHey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty shearwaters, kākāriki, aka red-crowned parakeet, numerous skinks, and on the way back a spotted shag near the Days Bay wharf.
All three birds are new species for me. I'm afraid I have no idea what sort of skink this is, I think common skink, but it has a dark iris? Suggestions from those in the know much appreciated - I'm going cross-eyed trying to work it out on the internet.
Funny story, both Chris and I thought this was a railway spike holding up the wood on the edge of the step, then Chris said "wait, that spike has little hands."
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Freshen up on driving with a Staying Safe Workshop. Join us for a free get together for a light lunch, cuppa tea and good company at one of our monthly Pop-up Hubs in Seatoun or Linden. Check out the Sleep Presentation at… View moreHello Everyone,
We have a great newsletter for you this week. mailchi.mp...
Freshen up on driving with a Staying Safe Workshop. Join us for a free get together for a light lunch, cuppa tea and good company at one of our monthly Pop-up Hubs in Seatoun or Linden. Check out the Sleep Presentation at Rita Angus in Kilbirnie, to get tips on healthy sleeping and improve leg strength, balance and flexibility at one of our Steady As You GO classes.
We have a funny Poem in "Your Voice" written by DJ Bradley. Test your general knowledge and whip up a delicious panzanella salad in our "Entertainment" section.
We hope you enjoy and stay safe x
Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View moreTo celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Helen Woolner was a student at Porirua College and at the age of 16 found herself pregnant. Instead of staying at home to care for her baby, Helen enrolled in He Huarahi Tamariki (HHT), the school for teenage mums founded by Susan Baragwanath in Porirua.
Helen was this week’s guest speaker and… View moreHelen Woolner was a student at Porirua College and at the age of 16 found herself pregnant. Instead of staying at home to care for her baby, Helen enrolled in He Huarahi Tamariki (HHT), the school for teenage mums founded by Susan Baragwanath in Porirua.
Helen was this week’s guest speaker and told us about her family and her achievements. Her decision to continue her education was critical and eventually led to a PhD and a career in research.
After four years at HHT, a helping hand came in 2005, when our club awarded Helen a scholarship to study for a BSc. at Victoria University. She told us that the scholarship inspired her to work hard, so as not to let us down. After that, she did a Masters's degree and then a PhD, also at Victoria.
Helen’s field of work is the study of natural products, and more recently traditional medicines, for which she was awarded a Post-doctoral fellowship by the Health Research Council.
Many useful compounds have their origins in nature, which equips various species to defend themselves from predators and diseases. Examples are morphine, penicillin, and Taxol, a chemotherapy drug that comes from the bark of the yew tree.
Helen is focussing on the science behind traditional medicines, especially those coming from the Pacific.
She is one of many women who have graduated from HHT and gone on to great success. Besides having a strong intellect, Helen has a philosophy of hard work and self-reliance which is plain to see.
Now she is Doctor Helen Woolner, and in demand as an inspirational speaker.
If you are participating in the Halloween Celebrations, please put some Halloween decoration on your letterbox or by your door step, to let kids now when they go trick or treating , so they don't bother you unnecessarily.
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The all new Isuzu is a must see, and some of the first delivery has just landed.
This is the first all-new D-Max in 8 years. It’s been redeveloped from top to bottom and sets a new benchmark for reliability, comfort and safety. In fact, it’s New Zealand’s safest ute.
Come and test … View moreThe all new Isuzu is a must see, and some of the first delivery has just landed.
This is the first all-new D-Max in 8 years. It’s been redeveloped from top to bottom and sets a new benchmark for reliability, comfort and safety. In fact, it’s New Zealand’s safest ute.
Come and test drive one today. Get a free towbar when you buy one before the end of October.
Call Francois now on 04 237 0692 or 027 540 0058.
See the D-Max at our Porirua Showroom 10 Titahi Bay Rd, Porirua.
Porirua City’s annual Cemeteries Week begins this Saturday, with free guided walks offering insights into the city’s heritage and history. Local iwi, war veterans, settlers and politicians who helped forge Porirua City are all part of the history buried in our cemeteries at Pāuatahanui Burial … View morePorirua City’s annual Cemeteries Week begins this Saturday, with free guided walks offering insights into the city’s heritage and history. Local iwi, war veterans, settlers and politicians who helped forge Porirua City are all part of the history buried in our cemeteries at Pāuatahanui Burial Ground and Porirua Cemetery.
Events:
Saturday 31 October, 10am Military guided walk at Porirua Cemetery
Saturday 7 November, 10am Settlers and tragedies guided walk at Porirua Cemetery
Saturday 7 November, 12–2pm Whenua Tapu Cemetery open day with guest florist and stonemason
Saturday 7 November, 2pm Guided history walk at Pāuatahanui Burial Ground
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Visit: poriruacity.govt.nz
Call: (04) 237 5089
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