Aotea, Porirua

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1331 days ago

Free packing boxes

Marion from Titahi Bay

I have a lot of large, moving company, packing boxes Free to pick up in Titahi Bay. Please text or call me 021 102 5151

1333 days ago

Stop the agapanthus invasion

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Agapanthus are flowering freely at the moment so it is a good time to think about how you can stop them from spreading by deadheading them.
In some parts of New Zealand they are considered an invasive weed.
Click on READ MORE to see a story I wrote in 2018.

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1331 days ago

Would you like to win gardening gear and plant nursery vouchers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide… View more
Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide Bearded Irises. Plus go in the draw to win handspreaders from GARDENA and $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

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1331 days ago

Indoor pot plant holder

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Make your own indoor planter and paint it in your favourite bold Resene colour to bring a bit of nature indoors to enjoy year round.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1333 days ago

Bonus Pet of the Day: Meet Boston

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This is such a good pic, I thought I had to use it.

"Thought we would send this shot to you. It is classic and so suits his personality.
Boston enjoying being on holiday in Waikanae, pending his move back to Australia. Here is hoping QLD is going to open the border up soon. Charlotte, Peter … View more
This is such a good pic, I thought I had to use it.

"Thought we would send this shot to you. It is classic and so suits his personality.
Boston enjoying being on holiday in Waikanae, pending his move back to Australia. Here is hoping QLD is going to open the border up soon. Charlotte, Peter & Trish Scholes."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what … View more

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1333 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Neighbourly folk, anyone got an idea where this is?

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1332 days ago

Plimmerton Rotary goes Bowling

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

And the bowling ...
Bryan Waddle took over from President Bill as emcee for the evening and did a great job of entertaining the troops and generally causing mayhem. The bowling culminated in a competition, with everyone bowling their balls from one corner to the other across all the lawns. There … View more
And the bowling ...
Bryan Waddle took over from President Bill as emcee for the evening and did a great job of entertaining the troops and generally causing mayhem. The bowling culminated in a competition, with everyone bowling their balls from one corner to the other across all the lawns. There were some interesting results! Booby prizes were awarded for the worst bowl (Marg), clearing the corner and landing in the ditch (John), worst performance of the night (Philip). Second prize went to Nigel Brown, and the winner was our newest member, Dallas, who managed to get within a metre of the corner with inveterate skill (although she claimed it was a complete fluke). Bryan is in the photo, not because he won a prize but because he made it such fun for everyone. And, as he said, he couldn't have done it without the background help which always comes from Les who was watching the dramas unfold from a strategic position on the side-line.

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1332 days ago

St Patrick's Day fun at Plimmerton Rotary

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Members and friends celebrated with a hilarious evening of fun and laughter. President-Elect Kay with her helpers had created a splendid social evening with an Irish joke from Mike, singing from everybody, very ably accompanied by Graeme on the keyboard, and a very difficult Irish quiz created by … View moreMembers and friends celebrated with a hilarious evening of fun and laughter. President-Elect Kay with her helpers had created a splendid social evening with an Irish joke from Mike, singing from everybody, very ably accompanied by Graeme on the keyboard, and a very difficult Irish quiz created by Kay. Out of a possible score of 28, two tables came close with 16 and 15.5 respectively - so close that both tables received prizes. The table that scored 6 received the booby prize! There were also prizes for the best and worst dressed, judged thoughtfully and creatively by Peter, nefariously 'aided' by Jim. They decided that the worst dressed was John O'Connell (because they'd never seen an Irishman in a suit) and prizes for the best-dressed men went to John Barber with Graeme Tongs runner up, and to the best dressed women to Donna Reed with Linda Sinke coming in a close second. Kay writes, 'Irish Night! Thanks - Wow! What a wonderful group of Rotarians you are. Many thanks to everyone for entering into the spirit of our Irish night. The touches of green and the more elaborate costumes set the relaxed mood. I particularly loved the hats and wigs. Thanks to the hooters. To Graeme Tongs, Philip Whearty, Peter Sinké, Phillip Reidy, Bryan Waddle, and Mike Doig – thanks for your grand efforts in helping make the evening a success.

1332 days ago

We Say/You Say: Bottomless Brunches

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

Hi neighbours,

What do you think about the Wellington City Council's move to ban "bottomless brunches?"

All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages over a restaurant brunch could be in jeopardy after councillors indicated a ban on such deals.

Several establishments across the city… View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you think about the Wellington City Council's move to ban "bottomless brunches?"

All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages over a restaurant brunch could be in jeopardy after councillors indicated a ban on such deals.

Several establishments across the city offer unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for a fixed price and this has led to complaints of excessive drinking.

Wellington City Council spokesman Richard MacLean mentioned that several complaints were being followed up by council and police regarding these "all you can drink" deals.

“The ‘bottomless brunch' arrangements are a clear breach of liquor-licensing laws - which are designed to rule out irresponsible consumption of alcohol and intoxication,” MacLean said.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in your local community newspaper.

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1332 days ago

Upcycling Awards is back for 2021!

Resene

Do you have old things lying around that you've been meaning to spruce up or recreate? It's time to unleash your DIY skills and bring out your inner artistic spirit. Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

Give us … View more
Do you have old things lying around that you've been meaning to spruce up or recreate? It's time to unleash your DIY skills and bring out your inner artistic spirit. Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

Give us your all, we want to see your creations! Check out some of last years' entires here.

Take part in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Learn more

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1333 days ago

Game Programming Using Python - April Holiday Programme

Whitby Collegiate

Keen to develop your own game? Join Whitby Collegiate’s three day holiday programme where you’ll learn to programme using Python, build in advanced concepts and complete your own arcade style game. Bring along your own laptop or use the school’s desktop computers.

Dates: 28-30 April 2021, … View more
Keen to develop your own game? Join Whitby Collegiate’s three day holiday programme where you’ll learn to programme using Python, build in advanced concepts and complete your own arcade style game. Bring along your own laptop or use the school’s desktop computers.

Dates: 28-30 April 2021, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Whitby Collegiate Tech Room
Ages: 10-16
Cost: $250

For further information and to register, visit www.whitbycollegiate.school.nz...

Limited spaces available so get in quick!

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1333 days ago

Looking for a Handy Man/ Carpenter

Sayantani from Tawa

To fix the broken wall and aluminium door.
Cont Chef Arun 0211680590

1333 days ago

Pride flag flying at Porirua war memorial attracts online vitriol

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Moderators of the Tītahi Bay Returned Services Association’s (RSA) Facebook page have had to delete several unsavoury comments on a post showing a pride flag flying at a Porirua war memorial.
The flag was hoisted up the flag pole on the Tītahi Bay shoreline to show the local RSA’s support for… View more
Moderators of the Tītahi Bay Returned Services Association’s (RSA) Facebook page have had to delete several unsavoury comments on a post showing a pride flag flying at a Porirua war memorial.
The flag was hoisted up the flag pole on the Tītahi Bay shoreline to show the local RSA’s support for the Wellington Pride Festival – which opened on Saturday, March 13 – and members of the LGBTIQA+ community who “have served, or continue to serve our great country”, the post read.
It was thought to be the first time a pride flag had flown at a war memorial in New Zealand.

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1333 days ago

Whitby Collegiate OPEN MORNING - Tuesday 13 April, 9am-12pm

Whitby Collegiate

Come along and see Whitby Collegiate at our next Open Morning on Tuesday 13 April from 9am to 12pm.
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.
- Excellent teacher to student ratios.
- Strong academic results.
- A … View more
Come along and see Whitby Collegiate at our next Open Morning on Tuesday 13 April from 9am to 12pm.
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.
- Excellent teacher to student ratios.
- Strong academic results.
- A supportive learning environment.
- Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Johnsonville and the Hutt Valley.
Register for Open Morning at www.whitbycollegiate.school.nz...

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1333 days ago

The Porirua Grand Traverse

Porirua Grand Traverse

The Porirua Grand Traverse is a vibrant festival of fitness showcasing Porirua's amazing outdoors with a challenge for all age and ability.

When: Saturday 28th March.

Where: Race Weekend HQ at Whitireia Polytech, Wineera Dve, Porirua. Click for HQ Map.

All ages, all abilities, all … View more
The Porirua Grand Traverse is a vibrant festival of fitness showcasing Porirua's amazing outdoors with a challenge for all age and ability.

When: Saturday 28th March.

Where: Race Weekend HQ at Whitireia Polytech, Wineera Dve, Porirua. Click for HQ Map.

All ages, all abilities, all amazing. Challenge yourself now!

From the Arena 9k Fun Run/Walk, through to the full 56k Multisport and 42k Duathlon events, and the 10k Paddle, 28k Mountain Bike and 18k Mountain Run, there's something for you on the start line.

To find out more or to enter
Find out more

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