Aotea, Porirua

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1373 days ago

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View more
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

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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1374 days ago

Voices in the Wind choir starts up for 2021

Eric from Ranui

Come and join us on an open invitation night, Wednesday 17 February, as we start a really exciting programme of music for 2021! See attachments for more details.

Promotion Sheet for 2021.pdf Download View

1380 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
Find out more

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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
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1375 days ago

Flick Electric $100 joining credit

Gareth from Tawa

If you are thinking about changing your electricity provider, then I can recommend Flick Electric, just like Consumer NZ also do. They are offering $100 credit to new members in February who are referred by existing members such as myself. Flick me a message and I can provide you with my email … View moreIf you are thinking about changing your electricity provider, then I can recommend Flick Electric, just like Consumer NZ also do. They are offering $100 credit to new members in February who are referred by existing members such as myself. Flick me a message and I can provide you with my email address if you decide to join, ensuring we both receive the credit. See details at www.flickelectric.co.nz...

1375 days ago

Are you a Tradie? Do you want more business?

The Team from Web Infinity NZ

We specialise in getting more customers for Tradies.
Find out more here: webinfinity.nz...

1375 days ago

Plimmerton Rotary supports Mary Potter Hospice.

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

President Bill presented Donna Gray with $7500 raised at our recent Golf Tournament organised by Chris Garrett and supported by many of our members. Donna explained how valuable this donation is to the Hospice which helped about 900 people and their families last year.
An email this morning from … View more
President Bill presented Donna Gray with $7500 raised at our recent Golf Tournament organised by Chris Garrett and supported by many of our members. Donna explained how valuable this donation is to the Hospice which helped about 900 people and their families last year.
An email this morning from Phillip Harris, their Senior Fundraiser said, "Thank you again for your support of Mary Potter Hospice. I hope it all went really well last night at the meeting and I trust Donna gave a wonderful speech about the Hospice. I hope to be back in touch soon and will invite you over to Te Whare Rānui for a look around."

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1375 days ago

Adrenalin Forest

Isaac from Adrenalin Forest Wellington

With the weather looking good for the weekend, be sure to book an adventure at Adrenalin Forest.

1375 days ago

Have you ever tasted Thyme Honey?

Rod from Hive World Honey

Thyme honey is produced when bees gather nectar from the thyme flower that grows wild in the Central South Island region. It was brought to New Zealand by gold miners in the 1880's as a medicinal plant and as a herb. It is a member of the mint family and the flavour and aroma is herbal, … View moreThyme honey is produced when bees gather nectar from the thyme flower that grows wild in the Central South Island region. It was brought to New Zealand by gold miners in the 1880's as a medicinal plant and as a herb. It is a member of the mint family and the flavour and aroma is herbal, pungent, and distinctive.
Benefits of Thyme honey are -
A powerful antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory properties
Cough suppressant
Healing properties
Anti allergenic

Call in to our shop at 16 Wall Place Porirua and try a free tasting.

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1375 days ago

Stolen Ute and Trailer

Kevin from Harbour City Tree Care

For those of you who have followed us and have asked if we got our Ute and trailer back, the answer is no.
Given that it is fairly distinctively sign written, and someone would have noticed by now if it had been left somewhere, I suspect that it has been moved out of the region. If that is the … View more
For those of you who have followed us and have asked if we got our Ute and trailer back, the answer is no.
Given that it is fairly distinctively sign written, and someone would have noticed by now if it had been left somewhere, I suspect that it has been moved out of the region. If that is the case, could I ask all of the neighbourly community who have a more extensive social network presence than myself, could you pass on this posting and photo to your other contacts elsewhere and see if it turns up somewhere else. Thank you all, and thanks for all for your messages of support.

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1376 days ago

Join us this Waitangi Day in Porirua

Porirua City Council

Food, music and activities for all the whānau – some of the key ingredients that make an amazing day out will be in abundance as we mark Waitangi Day in Porirua.

The event, one of New Zealand’s largest, will be held on 6 February, 11am–4pm at Te Rauparaha Park. Local performance … View more
Food, music and activities for all the whānau – some of the key ingredients that make an amazing day out will be in abundance as we mark Waitangi Day in Porirua.

The event, one of New Zealand’s largest, will be held on 6 February, 11am–4pm at Te Rauparaha Park. Local performance favourites such as Ainslie Allen, The Mitis and Aotea College’s barbershop will be featuring on the main stage, before headliner Sammy J at 2.15pm.

There will be more than 20 food options, with food trucks alongside the park, offering everything from Kiwi staples to spicy offerings to satisfy your puku.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own reusable coffee cups and food containers. Waka tours from Toa Waka Ama are back, giving people a chance to get out on Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour.

Free buses will run people from Te Rauparaha Park down to Onepoto Jetty.

Capital E, Awesome Bounce, a Lego exhibition and much more will keep enthusiastic tamariki entertained inside Te Rauparaha Arena. Entry to Arena Aquatics is by gold coin donation and there will be all day fun activities and a pool party, 4.30-6.30pm.

At Pātaka, there will be a mini crafts market, performances, whānau fun and free tours of the Whiti Te Rā! – the Story of Ngāti Toa Rangatira exhibition.

See the front page of the Council website for more info. poriruacity.govt.nz

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Visit: poriruacity.govt.nz Call: (04) 237 5089
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1376 days ago

Compostable Peanut Slab wrappers

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Whittaker’s is trialing compostable Peanut Slab wrappers.
The wrappers will be composted at Porirua’s For the Better Good’s Edible Earth Urban Micro Farm during the eight-week trial, producing food for local charity WELLFed.
That compost will then be used to feed an organic garden at the old … View more
Whittaker’s is trialing compostable Peanut Slab wrappers.
The wrappers will be composted at Porirua’s For the Better Good’s Edible Earth Urban Micro Farm during the eight-week trial, producing food for local charity WELLFed.
That compost will then be used to feed an organic garden at the old Porirua bowling club, providing fresh fruit and vegetables for use by Porirua charity WELLFed which, in turns, helps to feed the local community.

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1381 days ago

NZ's friendliest regions and towns

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, … View more
Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Paihia and Twizel.
We'd be really keen to hear your thoughts on this based on your own travels around New Zealand. Do you think Canterbury is NZ's most welcoming region? And are these our most welcoming towns?
Where in NZ have you been made to feel particularly welcome on your travels?
As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it to be included in an article. Cheers.

1377 days ago

Urgent – Curtain maker needed!

Craig from Tawa

Virtuoso Strings Charitable Trust is moving into our new premises in Kenepuru. We need someone who can make two large curtains (two windows 4.4m x 2.4m) and not charge the earth for their talents – phone Liz on 0277-899-543 – Thanks!

1377 days ago

💖 Love Where You Live - February 1st to 28th 💖

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View more
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, collaborating on a mural, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more beautiful and enjoyable for everyone.

Share your tips, projects, photos and experiences with us by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us at:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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February 2021 National Campaign.pdf Download View

1377 days ago

Confusion over Porirua Anzac Day

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Porirua City Council is in damage control mode after a series of communication blunders which saw a local Returned and Services Association (RSA) told it would be charged for Anzac Day traffic management, and that it wanted one ceremony “that brings people together and does not divide”.
Tītahi… View more
Porirua City Council is in damage control mode after a series of communication blunders which saw a local Returned and Services Association (RSA) told it would be charged for Anzac Day traffic management, and that it wanted one ceremony “that brings people together and does not divide”.
Tītahi Bay RSA president Simon Strombom was told by a council staffer on Wednesday that it would need to pay $1400 for road services associated with its dawn service in 2022.
Once word spread on social media, the council issued a statement saying the council would continue to cover traffic management costs for dawn services.

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