Aotea, Porirua

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1396 days ago

2021 Fun Fest *FREE*

Tim from Whitby

Saturday 20 February - 11am-3pm at Community Baptist Church. Come join us for a fun day! Everything is FREE, FREE, FREE!!!

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1401 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Hey Neighbourly folk, what do you think is going on here? Hint, it used to be an annual event.

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1397 days ago

Black Leotard for 8 year old

Marina from Tawa

Normally, leotards are pretty small and my girl is tall so more it could be size 9 or even 10, I guess.

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1397 days ago

Free stuff

Marina from Tawa

Pick up from Tawa.

Free

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1397 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Sophie

Reporter Community News

Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.

"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding … View more
Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.

"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding spot and a little trail towards me and she came out and was affectionate. Until she feels safe she will hide. Sophie still - three months later - hides when other people come to the house, but is brave and affectionate with me. Sophie isn't really interested in toys and prefers to sleep in the sun or hang out with me. She will either snuggle into my leg on the sofa or on my lap. When she wants attention she will pat me with her paw. In the evening I would cradle her like a baby and sing to her and rub her belly, she loved it."

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1399 days ago

Poll: Do you wash chicken before cooking?

New Zealand Food Safety

Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any … View more
Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any pink meat in the centre.

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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Do you wash chicken before cooking?
  • 36% Yes I thought washing cleans it
    36% Complete
  • 64% No Chicken shouldn’t be washed
    64% Complete
125 votes
1399 days ago

End-of-line SALE Involute & Convolute wall lights

Anneke from Embrace Design

A chance to buy a designer wall light for an excellent price! Available on-line www.embracedesign.nz... or
at the Embrace Design shop on 180 Main Road, Tawa

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1399 days ago

Prost-FIT

Julia from Tawa

I am excited to launch a new Exercise class starting in Tawa called Prost-FIT. An exercise modality for men currently living with prostate cancer at any stage of diagnosis or treatment; or any cancer. Starting Mondays at 2.00 at Heavenly Fitness HQ in Redwood. Message me for more information. … View moreI am excited to launch a new Exercise class starting in Tawa called Prost-FIT. An exercise modality for men currently living with prostate cancer at any stage of diagnosis or treatment; or any cancer. Starting Mondays at 2.00 at Heavenly Fitness HQ in Redwood. Message me for more information. fitnessheavenly@gmail.com

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1399 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Andrew Gorrie took this beautiful photo of a korimako (bellbird) on a recent trip to Kāpiti Island.

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1399 days ago

Ballet Dress

Marina from Tawa

Size 7 ballet dress -- perfect condition. More suitable for year 5-6.

Price: $15

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1400 days ago

RSA to be charged by Council for holding remembrance events

Michelle from Titahi Bay

Who is responsible for holding Senior Management at Porirua City Council to account? www.facebook.com...

1400 days ago

Alcohol ban on Porirua beaches

Reporter Community News

Just a reminder folks that there is an alcohol ban from 5pm to 7am on on Porirua. The council is asking anyone to report any bad behaviour to the Police (105 number) and not the council.

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1400 days ago

Back To School Family Fun Fest 2021

Janet from Titahi Bay

Saturday 20 February - 11am-3pm at Community Baptist Church. Come join us for a fun day! Everything is FREE, FREE, FREE!!!

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1402 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

It is not Friday but this is to introduce you to a new photographer, Andrew Gorrie. He lives in Kelson and takes most of his photographs from his deck. Andrew is an ex Stuff photographer.
His favourite subject is the magnificent tui

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1400 days ago

Dr Anna Sullivan talks about the Christchurch Earthquake

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

The first guest speaker of 2021 was Dr Anna Sullivan, a doctor in the Emergency Department at Wellington Hospital.

On 22nd February 2011 she was in the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Christchurch, helping to deliver a training course on emergency paediatrics. The 28 students and 12 teachers in her … View more
The first guest speaker of 2021 was Dr Anna Sullivan, a doctor in the Emergency Department at Wellington Hospital.

On 22nd February 2011 she was in the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Christchurch, helping to deliver a training course on emergency paediatrics. The 28 students and 12 teachers in her party escaped unharmed, thanks to the sterling efforts of the hotel staff. Those on higher floors were not so lucky.

Anna’s group mobilised themselves to assist the injured and dying. The emergency services in Christchurch were reasonably well-prepared for the disaster as a result of their experience in the smaller earthquake in 2010, and erected large tents in Latimer Square.

Anna’s big challenge was to amputate the lower leg of a Japanese student in hair-raising circumstances. The leg was trapped under an immovable concrete beam in the CTV building, where most of the fatalities occurred. The student could only be reached via a narrow tunnel.

Anna was preparing to amputate using a hacksaw but used a sterilised power saw instead. In the event, it went well; the student was calm and transferred to hospital where he recovered slowly. He is now back in Tokyo and has married.

The main shake was followed by days of aftershocks, and the experience has traumatised the people of Christchurch, especially children. Anna herself was able to recount her experiences in a matter-of-fact way. You have to be tough to be an Emergency Doctor.

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