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420 days ago

Papakōwhai shared path and intersection upgrade

Porirua City Council

Come along to our drop-in session and find out more about the new Papakōwhai Road shared path & Whitford Brown Avenue intersection upgrade.

Where and when:
Tuesday 19 September between 6 & 8pm
Papakōwhai School staff room, 17 Spey Place, Papakōwhai

What’s happening?
We’re connecting schools, parks and public transport with a new shared path along Papakōwhai Road and we’re also upgrading the intersection at Whitford Brown Avenue.

Both projects will make it easier for people to get around the city. All going well construction is planned to start in November 2023 and finish in winter 2024.

The Papakōwhai Road shared path is fully funded from the Government’s Transport Choices Programme, led by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Find out more

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2 days ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.6% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.6% Complete
  • 19.8% Small fireworks displays in each community
    19.8% Complete
  • 8% Keep it as is
    8% Complete
  • 32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    32.9% Complete
  • 10.3% Anything but fireworks
    10.3% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
2323 votes
15 hours ago

Brain Burn Alert! Today’s Riddle Will Make You Think Twice!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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2 hours ago

International Volunteer Managers Day

Olivia from Volunteer Wellington

Yesterday marked International Volunteer Managers Day. So throughout this week we will be spotlighting several amazing volunteer managers from across the Wellington region.
Liv has recently started managing a diverse team of volunteers at The Free Store Wellington. Here are some words about what she loves about her role!

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