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2595 days ago

Poll: Should public vaping be banned?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Vaping and the use of smokeless tobacco products could be banned from bars, restaurants, schools and workplaces in New Zealand, thanks to a Government proposal. Click here to read more about it.

Got an opinion on vaping? Take part in our poll below!

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Should public vaping be banned?
  • 54.5% Yes
    54.5% Complete
  • 19.3% No
    19.3% Complete
  • 26.2% Not banned, but restrictions are needed
    26.2% Complete
3060 votes
2595 days ago

EMA testing happening THIS Sunday

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

NZ Civil Defence will be running a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system THIS Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.

You won't need to download or sign up to anything, simply keep your phone system updated and check the link below ? to see whether your phone is capable of … View more
NZ Civil Defence will be running a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system THIS Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.

You won't need to download or sign up to anything, simply keep your phone system updated and check the link below ? to see whether your phone is capable of receiving the alerts.

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2595 days ago

Wellington City Council's A Very Welly Christmas 2018 is this weekend!

Community Engagement Advisor from

Lambton Quay will be fully closed (from the Whitmore/Bowen Street intersection to Willis Street) from 12:15am Saturday 24 until 11:50pm Sunday 25 November. This will mean all buses that normally travel along this road will be diverted.

To view the diversion maps visit our website

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2595 days ago

A Very Welly Christmas this Weekend!

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Can’t wait to see Santa this weekend? Rain or shine, he'll arrive at 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday. He’ll travel in his sleigh from Ballance Street along Lambton Quay to David Jones – be there to welcome him to Wellington! Click here for full schedule.

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2595 days ago

Tawa Softball 2A Womens Team needs players!!

Sue from Tawa

Ever wanted to give softball a go?  Want to meet new people and spend your summer Saturday afternoons having some fun with like-minded ladies?  Tawa Softball need more 2A social players URGENTLY.  We promise you will have a blast with a bunch of like minded ladies.  Message us now at: … View moreEver wanted to give softball a go?  Want to meet new people and spend your summer Saturday afternoons having some fun with like-minded ladies?  Tawa Softball need more 2A social players URGENTLY.  We promise you will have a blast with a bunch of like minded ladies.  Message us now at: www.facebook.com...

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2595 days ago

Don’t flip your lid, wheelie bin clips are on their way

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We know you’ve been asking for wheelie bin clips to help contain recycling on windy days, so we’re happy to announce we’ll be distributing FREE clips over the next month to every household in the capital (over 40,000) that currently has a council-provided wheelie bin. The clips are easy to … View moreWe know you’ve been asking for wheelie bin clips to help contain recycling on windy days, so we’re happy to announce we’ll be distributing FREE clips over the next month to every household in the capital (over 40,000) that currently has a council-provided wheelie bin. The clips are easy to install, just dip in water before you attach it & then you simply unhook the strap on the side to lift the lid & pop in your recycling. For more info visit wellington.govt.nz/wheeliebinclip.
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2595 days ago

Greening your funeral plans

Ninness Funeral Home

As well as offering a traditional service, our funeral home in Porirua is also available for green burials and cremations. We are an accredited Natural Burial company, supporting sustainable practices like eco-friendly embalming and tree planting on burial plots. We also use untreated caskets on … View moreAs well as offering a traditional service, our funeral home in Porirua is also available for green burials and cremations. We are an accredited Natural Burial company, supporting sustainable practices like eco-friendly embalming and tree planting on burial plots. We also use untreated caskets on request.

Celebrate a life lived with Ninness Funeral Home, one of the funeral homes Wellington, Porirua, Tawa and Kapiti Coast that families trust. Call us for personal service today.

17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua

04 237 4174
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2596 days ago

Jonathan Lemalu with Virtuoso Strings

Craig from Tawa

Come and hear Grammy-Award-winning Samoan opera star Jonathan Lemalu – we're bringing him from the UK for one concert only, with Porirua's own Virtuoso Strings Orchestra. Wellington Opera House, 7:30pm, Monday 3rd December. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.co.nz... or message me for a… View moreCome and hear Grammy-Award-winning Samoan opera star Jonathan Lemalu – we're bringing him from the UK for one concert only, with Porirua's own Virtuoso Strings Orchestra. Wellington Opera House, 7:30pm, Monday 3rd December. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.co.nz... or message me for a cheaper deal :-)

This will be a fabulous concert, conducted by Kenneth Young. Jonathan will sing arias from Bach and Mozart through Copland to Rodgers/Hammerstein. The VSO will play a Brandenburg Concerto, the Barber Adagio, and Toloa Faraimo will play "The Lark Ascending" with the orchestra. Don't miss it!!

Price: $58

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