School Holiday Fun and October events in Porirua
School Holiday Fun events:
Pātaka School Holiday Programme, Tue 6, Wed 7, Thu 8 October, 10.30-12pm. For children aged 6-12 years. Free, but places are limited and booking essential phone 04 237 1511.
Kindy Gym at Te Rauparaha Arena for Age 1–4years. Thursday 1 October 9.30–11am, Wednesday 7 October 9.30am–11.00am. To book phone 04 237 1521.
Dash Swim School Holiday Programme, 28 September–9 October, at Cannons Creek Pool. For info and to book email dash@poriruacity.govt.nz
Arena Aquatics, 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua. For a splashing good time head to Porirua where the wave pool, hydroslide, spa & sauna is all included with your entry! For hours call 04 237 1521 or visit Arena Aquatics
New Zealand Police Museum, Papakowhai Rd, Papakowhai, Porirua. Lots of school holiday fun, 7 days 10am-5pm. For information about special events visit NZ Police Museum
October events:
Porirua Grand Traverse, Whitireia Polytechnic, Wineera Drive, Porirua, Sunday 4 October 8am-3pm. Something for everyone from the 9km Fun Run / Walk through to 55km Multisport event.
Love Local Expo – Porirua, Saturday 17 October 2020 10am-4pm. Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua. A huge range of local businesses, market stalls, food and fun for the whole family.
Pātaka Art + Museum, Cnr Parumoana and Norrie St Porirua, for current exhibitions visit Pātaka Art + Museum
Papercrafting Expo, Saturday 10 October, 9.30am-4pm, Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua. Loads of mix media, stamping the show is great for scrapbookers, card makers, art journals and anyone looking for a new hobby.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.6% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.6% Small fireworks displays in each community
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8% Keep it as is
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32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.4% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
New World Khandallah parking warning and appeal to nearby business owners
For very valid reasons (local commuters abuse) the New World has allowed the draconian Smartcomply company to police their carpark on their behalf.
Smartcomply will hit you with an $85 'fine' if you stay one second beyond the 60 minutes allowed.
Can I appeal to all nearby business's (especially eateries) to display a clearly visible "ARE YOU PARKED IN THE NEW WORD CARPARK' notice so customers can be warned about the possibility of an unpleasant post dining experience surprise.
A local eatery, and New World itself, could lose future custom due Smartcomply's excessive actions, as is likely our case.
Indeed I would urge any business local to a Smartcomply operation to implement a "ARE YOU PARKED IN ..........." notice if they wanted to avoid a lose in trade.
Here is the link to their Terms and Conditions that all entrants to a carpark under their control are expected to notice and read.
smartcomply.co.nz...
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