Aotea, Porirua

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741 days ago

Make your own courier box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Keep daytime deliveries secure with this simple to build box that doubles as a seat painted in Resene Lustacryl. Find out how to create your own.

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741 days ago

7 ways to garden greener

The Warehouse New Zealand

With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices.… View more
With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices. You could grow a few veggies, fruit trees or even some windowsill herbs – all are a small step to living more sustainably, while saving a little money! Check out 7 ways to garden greener with The Warehouse.
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742 days ago

Smartsizing your future

Malvina Major Retirement Village

Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.
If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on … View more
Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.
If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on maintenance and chores you’ll have more time to create a life full of enjoyment and meaning.
These webinars will offer insight into how you can make this happen.

Join us to hear from experts in their field as they offer insight into how you can achieve this.

Understanding the property market - Presented by Shane Cortese on Monday 14 November, 3:30pm.

Smart home technology - Presented by Grant Sidaway on Tuesday 15 November, 3:30pm.

Downsizing your way to a richer, happier life - Presented by Peter Walsh on Wednesday 16 November, 3:30pm.

These informative presentations are not to be missed, to find out more or to register click below.

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742 days ago

Have you met the volunteers at Addington Farm?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These amazing community gardeners are finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about their great work (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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742 days ago

Pams products recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.

New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."

What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.

If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.

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744 days ago

Free Concerts

Craig from Tawa

Jonathan Lemalu is singing with Virtuoso Strings on November 12th and 13th. Jonathan is one of the best singers that NZ has ever produced – he is a Grammy Award winner, a Professor at the Guildhall in London, and has sung in opera houses and concert halls all over the world.
Virtuoso Strings is… View more
Jonathan Lemalu is singing with Virtuoso Strings on November 12th and 13th. Jonathan is one of the best singers that NZ has ever produced – he is a Grammy Award winner, a Professor at the Guildhall in London, and has sung in opera houses and concert halls all over the world.
Virtuoso Strings is an orchestra of string players from Porirua and surrounding areas. Tenor LJ Crichton and soprano Katherine Winitana are also singing.
I have written several new songs for this concert – it will be an exciting evening! See you at Aotea College on the 12th or St.Andrews on the Terrace on the 13th! Free entry, koha appreciated. Suitable for ALL ages!

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743 days ago

Have you met Wendy Zhou? She's helped saved more than 350,000kg of food

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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743 days ago

We make them in-Haus...

The Team from

We make everything in-Haus! (Ok almost, 'cos we don't grow our own coffee 😊) . We are talking handmade layered rotis, fluffy pancakes, Kaya Toasts amongst them. Yes we make the Kaya Pandan Jam ourselves! For those who don't know what that is, we are talking yummy screwpine custard… View moreWe make everything in-Haus! (Ok almost, 'cos we don't grow our own coffee 😊) . We are talking handmade layered rotis, fluffy pancakes, Kaya Toasts amongst them. Yes we make the Kaya Pandan Jam ourselves! For those who don't know what that is, we are talking yummy screwpine custard jams which is a change from the usual fruit jam on toast to have any part of the day. Everyone needs a break from the usual! Don't you? Come on over then to 130 Main Road, Tawa.

743 days ago

Halloween

Rod from Hive World Honey

I don't celebrate Halloween but my bees might.

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744 days ago

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Firearms

Jenny from Titahi Bay

By Ian V. Hogg
Published Hamlyn 1978.
Would be in very good condition but there are some marks on pages, I have a photo of the worst I found.

Price: $10

744 days ago

Have you met Kelly Francis?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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744 days ago

Get the day’s top news with Two Minutes of Stuff

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748 days ago

WANTED: READERS

Raymond from Tawa

Hello Neighbors,
I need some one good at Reading Aloud English scripts for recording. They are mainly visualization exercises for both children and adults. Most scripts are not more than 15 minutes long. You will read it out during a zoom call for recording

Rate negotiable. PM me if … View more
Hello Neighbors,
I need some one good at Reading Aloud English scripts for recording. They are mainly visualization exercises for both children and adults. Most scripts are not more than 15 minutes long. You will read it out during a zoom call for recording

Rate negotiable. PM me if interested.

745 days ago

Local Service you can trust

Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors

We're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.

Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind … View more
We're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.

Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind at what can be a very stressful time.

Our commitment is to listen, guide you through the options and then take care of the details to make the funeral service meaningful.

Visit us at 6 Norrie Street, Porirua or contact us at (04) 237 5332
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746 days ago

Wireless keyboard and mouse

Zara from Cannons Creek

Bought and realized my family have one 🤦🏾‍♀️ lol cost $19 so hoping to get $15 still brand new
It takes AAA Batteries for both the keyboard and mouse

Price: $15

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