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1170 days ago

Mtb bike tyres

Wayne from Newlands

27.5 x 2.4. Still have good tread. OK for single tracks. Excellent for XC.
tubeless tyre but can be used with tube. no puncture.

Free

1177 days ago

Recycling on windy days

Michael from Tawa

Hi everyone
I just walked around parts of Tawa, where recycling and rubbish day is tomorrow, and noticed lots of wheelie bins out on the kerbside in anticipation of collection. Please try to put the bin out on the day of collection where at all possible, and please secure the lid. This is … View more
Hi everyone
I just walked around parts of Tawa, where recycling and rubbish day is tomorrow, and noticed lots of wheelie bins out on the kerbside in anticipation of collection. Please try to put the bin out on the day of collection where at all possible, and please secure the lid. This is especially important on windy days as we have at the moment.
Or keep the bin over til the next still day.

I notice lots of unwashed plastics and lids still on milk bottles etc - these can't be recycled unfortunately and need to go to waste collection.

I regularly pick up plastics blowing around and you may have noticed the huge amount of plastics accumulating in Porirua Stream and everywhere else - much of this comes from recycling bins. Much of it ends up in the oceans, and then in the food we eat. Thanks everyone.

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1171 days ago

FACE MASKS FOR SALE - FUNDRAISING

Raymond from Tawa

Hi Neighbours,
A friend of ours is fundraising by using her amazing sewing and design skills to make custom face masks.

TWO VARIETIES: COTTON AND PURE SILK
COTTON:
- contains 3 layers of cloth including one middle layer of silk.
- Price $7.50

PURE SILK
– contains 3 layers of pure silk ( not … View more
Hi Neighbours,
A friend of ours is fundraising by using her amazing sewing and design skills to make custom face masks.

TWO VARIETIES: COTTON AND PURE SILK
COTTON:
- contains 3 layers of cloth including one middle layer of silk.
- Price $7.50

PURE SILK
– contains 3 layers of pure silk ( not synthetic )
- Price $15.00

Pure Silk is reputed to provide allergy protection and to act as an air purifier

Both Varieties are.
Re-usable
Have Adjustable loops.

Hand washing recommended for the silk variety.

A Big Thank you from all of us to all our lovely neighbours who helped to raise the first $1000.
Good News - they are available again - yeah

Negotiable

1172 days ago

Recommendations for a plumber

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
Just wondering if anyone could recommend a reasonably priced plumber to fix my grandfather’s leaking shower?
His address is in Tawa.
Many thanks,
Hayden.
Haydenthemonkey@gmail.com

1172 days ago

Gardening time

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Khandallah

Spring is here and we are ready to help you get the yard back into shape!
Call us today - we are still catching up a we bit due to lock down but message us for a few quote 0272430951

1186 days ago

Print company soaring with success

Competenz

Family-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.

Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, … View more
Family-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.

Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, the award is an acknowledgement of the time and effort he has put into his craft.

“It’s really special and a reminder that you get out what you put in,” he says. “The award is something I’ll happily carry with me throughout my career.”

It's awesome to see not only one of our apprentices getting recognition, but also the skilled team member who trained him winning an award.

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1173 days ago

Spring into Tawa.... Volunteer Registration

Tracey from Tawa

Good Morning
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We have been planning the Spring into Tawa event since February this year and although at this stage (under COVID-level 2), we are not certain it can still go ahead, we are certain that if it does, we will need volunteers to help us on the day, which is Saturday … View more
Good Morning
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We have been planning the Spring into Tawa event since February this year and although at this stage (under COVID-level 2), we are not certain it can still go ahead, we are certain that if it does, we will need volunteers to help us on the day, which is Saturday 30th October

If you are available can you please access the link above and complete the web form. If you have any friends or contacts that you think would be available feel free to pass this message onto them also.

We will be making our final decision on 2nd October, as to whether the event will go ahead, so will make further contact with you after that. Thanks for your assistance in the past and hopefully in the future

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1174 days ago

Get your financial life in order with MoneyIQ

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards … View more
Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future. You can sign up for free here.

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1174 days ago

Wireless CONTROL Unit

Liam from Tawa

You can buy wireless CONTROL Unit from me now if you want to for $25

Negotiable

1177 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This should not be too hard. Who is this?

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1174 days ago

December delights

The Team from Resene ColorShop Johnsonville

From pine cones to tree-shaped centrepieces, have fun creating your own Christmas decor with Resene’s festive, on-trend colour combinations. Combine your favourite Resene testpot colours to match your Christmas style. Find out how to create your own.

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1176 days ago

Check out Blossom Valley

Reporter Community News

We are in Level Two but Upper Hutt's Blossom Valley Festival is still on but it is a ticket only affair.
Blossom Valley runs from September 9 until October 3 at Aston Norwood Gardens, SH2. Daytime session tickets $10 for adults, children under 12 free from blossomvalley.nz.

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1175 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Today we have photographs and words from Simon Woolf.

"The bird feeders are now bringing in a few more different varieties of small birds. Today a flock of greenfinches visited, and a sole yellowhammer! The yellowhammer (pictured right) was a real treat, as you know they are around as they … View more
Today we have photographs and words from Simon Woolf.

"The bird feeders are now bringing in a few more different varieties of small birds. Today a flock of greenfinches visited, and a sole yellowhammer! The yellowhammer (pictured right) was a real treat, as you know they are around as they are very tuneful, however they are difficult to see at times. Our kaka also visited at least twice today!"

1179 days ago

Father and son graduate together

Competenz

Another great story!
Southland father and son, Robert and Bobby Baird have recently received their forestry qualifications, proving you are never too old to learn.

While Robert has practical experience gained during four decades in the bush, he says vocational training like the qualification he… View more
Another great story!
Southland father and son, Robert and Bobby Baird have recently received their forestry qualifications, proving you are never too old to learn.

While Robert has practical experience gained during four decades in the bush, he says vocational training like the qualification he has just done is helping keep people safe.

Competenz assessor Neville Muir worked with Bairds throughout their training programme.

“Bobby is very driven to succeed and very organised. He’s also very keen to continue upskilling his crew and there are a lot of different certificates still to do,” he says.

While Bobby is his boss at work, Robert turns back into ‘dad’ at the end of the day. “I give him a hand during the day when he’s got a lot of work on. We have a great relationship and it’s a magic thing to be able to do to work with your son.”

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