Aotea, Porirua

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1369 days ago

French Press

Chana from Papakowhai

Bodum French press

Price: $5

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1369 days ago

Wheeled crate

Chana from Papakowhai

Collapsible, wheeled crate with lid.

Price: $15

1369 days ago

Headphones

Chana from Papakowhai

JBLTune 600BTNC Wireless Noise Cancelling On-Ear Headphones - white. $143 new at Harvey Norman. Lightly used and in good condition.
Yours for $110 or $115 with hardshell case, purchased separately for $25 USD.
021 193 5209 for queries.

Price: $110

1369 days ago

Girls bike

Chana from Papakowhai

Merida girls bicycle, 24” wheels. We’ve owned it about a year and my daughter has already outgrown it 🙁. Excellent condition.
Ring 031 193 5209 with queries.

Price: $375

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1369 days ago

Raleigh bicycle

Chana from Papakowhai

Raleigh bicycle circa 1995. US brake and gear settings (i.e. opposite to NZ) Horizontal bar is 815mm from the floor. Probably ridden twice. It did make a trip here on the boat, otherwise been sitting in a dry garage most of its life. Some tears on seat and handlebar tape (see photos), otherwise … View moreRaleigh bicycle circa 1995. US brake and gear settings (i.e. opposite to NZ) Horizontal bar is 815mm from the floor. Probably ridden twice. It did make a trip here on the boat, otherwise been sitting in a dry garage most of its life. Some tears on seat and handlebar tape (see photos), otherwise great shape.
May ring 021 193 5209 with queries.

Price: $150

1369 days ago

Mastrad Mandolin

Chana from Papakowhai

Mastrad mandolin purchased from Moore-Wilson for $60. Great product in excellent condition. Downsizing. Yours for $25 or best offer.
Call 021 193 5209 with queries.

Price: $25

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1369 days ago

Bathroom Cabinet

Chana from Papakowhai

“Legacy Lustre Bathroom Cabinet”
900mm x 620mm x 160mm
Purchased at Mitre10 for $367.00. Used it for awhile but its too big for our space.
Some minor chips at the bottom (see photo)
Hardware not included.
Can call 021 193 5209 with enquiries.

Price: $250

1369 days ago

Lego tables for sale

Chana from Papakowhai

One-of-a-kind, hand-crafted Lego table with storage drawer (one white, one finished with “natural” stain). Perhaps the best gifts we’ve given our kids, but they’ve outgrown them. Purchased for $400 US 6 years ago. Yours for $250 each or best offer.

Dimensions
940 mm x 940 mm
51 mm … View more
One-of-a-kind, hand-crafted Lego table with storage drawer (one white, one finished with “natural” stain). Perhaps the best gifts we’ve given our kids, but they’ve outgrown them. Purchased for $400 US 6 years ago. Yours for $250 each or best offer.

Dimensions
940 mm x 940 mm
51 mm “moat” all around to catch Legos
760 mm x 760 mm buildable space

Also have about 25kg Lego to sell. Make an offer on the lot or just whatever you need.

Call 021 193 5209 with queries.

Price: $250

1369 days ago

Lynda Knight de Blois Principal Glenview Primary School

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Glenview is a primary school in Cannons Creek, and like many other Porirua schools, it is small, with a roll of 100, and it is in decile 1.

Principal Lynda Knight de Blois talked to the club this week, focussing on new thinking in the teaching of traumatised and stressed students. This is … View more
Glenview is a primary school in Cannons Creek, and like many other Porirua schools, it is small, with a roll of 100, and it is in decile 1.

Principal Lynda Knight de Blois talked to the club this week, focussing on new thinking in the teaching of traumatised and stressed students. This is especially relevant to Glenview, because it has students who are refugees from Myanmar and Syria, many of whom have very troubled backgrounds.

The rest of the school roll is made up of a multitude of ethnicities from around the Pacific and around the world, and the school’s multicultural staff reflects this.

Spurred by the work of US researcher Dr. Bruce Perry, who wrote a best-seller titled ’The boy who was raised as a dog’, Linda has created an environment at the school which is sensitive to the needs of traumatised children.

Linda explained the workings of the human brain, which she noted is not designed for 'modern life’. Babies in the womb become accustomed to a warm, calm, and safe environment, and if children are subjected to trauma or stress it disrupts their brain development and learning ability.

It is possible to counter stress and trauma at school by providing a safe and calm space, and by certain kinds of activity which are rhythmic and calming, such as music, singing and dance, and breathing exercises.

This strategy is working well; children are calmer and happier, as are the teaching staff, and relationships with families have improved, too.

This was a most interesting talk given by a dedicated principal working at a difficult educational coalface.

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1370 days ago

Tell us about a local business that makes your day?

Prospa

With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at … View more
With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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1371 days ago

Craft sale,,,

Eriner from Tawa

Come to the craft sale,,, bargains for all

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1373 days ago

What's your experience with pre-fabricated homes?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?

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1371 days ago

BAGPIPE MUSIC

Carolyn from Whitby

Several books of bagpipe music. Pick up from Whitby

Free

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1372 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Andrew Gorrie provided these pictured of tūī feeding from Kelson.

1372 days ago

Reminder: Sprinkler & irrigation system ban in place

The Team from Wellington Water

A reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.

👉 Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended … View more
A reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.

👉 Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses until further notice.

Alternate day watering still applies - even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.

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