Cannons Creek, Porirua

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

697 days ago

Pams products recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.

New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."

What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.

If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.

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698 days ago

Free Concerts

Craig from Tawa

Jonathan Lemalu is singing with Virtuoso Strings on November 12th and 13th. Jonathan is one of the best singers that NZ has ever produced – he is a Grammy Award winner, a Professor at the Guildhall in London, and has sung in opera houses and concert halls all over the world.
Virtuoso Strings is… View more
Jonathan Lemalu is singing with Virtuoso Strings on November 12th and 13th. Jonathan is one of the best singers that NZ has ever produced – he is a Grammy Award winner, a Professor at the Guildhall in London, and has sung in opera houses and concert halls all over the world.
Virtuoso Strings is an orchestra of string players from Porirua and surrounding areas. Tenor LJ Crichton and soprano Katherine Winitana are also singing.
I have written several new songs for this concert – it will be an exciting evening! See you at Aotea College on the 12th or St.Andrews on the Terrace on the 13th! Free entry, koha appreciated. Suitable for ALL ages!

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697 days ago

Have you met Wendy Zhou? She's helped saved more than 350,000kg of food

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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697 days ago

We make them in-Haus...

The Team from

We make everything in-Haus! (Ok almost, 'cos we don't grow our own coffee 😊) . We are talking handmade layered rotis, fluffy pancakes, Kaya Toasts amongst them. Yes we make the Kaya Pandan Jam ourselves! For those who don't know what that is, we are talking yummy screwpine custard… View moreWe make everything in-Haus! (Ok almost, 'cos we don't grow our own coffee 😊) . We are talking handmade layered rotis, fluffy pancakes, Kaya Toasts amongst them. Yes we make the Kaya Pandan Jam ourselves! For those who don't know what that is, we are talking yummy screwpine custard jams which is a change from the usual fruit jam on toast to have any part of the day. Everyone needs a break from the usual! Don't you? Come on over then to 130 Main Road, Tawa.

697 days ago

Halloween

Rod from Hive World Honey

I don't celebrate Halloween but my bees might.

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698 days ago

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Firearms

Jenny from Titahi Bay

By Ian V. Hogg
Published Hamlyn 1978.
Would be in very good condition but there are some marks on pages, I have a photo of the worst I found.

Price: $10

698 days ago

Have you met Kelly Francis?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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699 days ago

Get the day’s top news with Two Minutes of Stuff

Stuff

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Two minutes is all you'll need to get up to speed on today's talking point and the biggest news of the day and stories you don't want to miss. A fully-curated … View more
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703 days ago

WANTED: READERS

Raymond from Tawa

Hello Neighbors,
I need some one good at Reading Aloud English scripts for recording. They are mainly visualization exercises for both children and adults. Most scripts are not more than 15 minutes long. You will read it out during a zoom call for recording

Rate negotiable. PM me if … View more
Hello Neighbors,
I need some one good at Reading Aloud English scripts for recording. They are mainly visualization exercises for both children and adults. Most scripts are not more than 15 minutes long. You will read it out during a zoom call for recording

Rate negotiable. PM me if interested.

700 days ago

Local Service you can trust

Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors

We're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.

Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind … View more
We're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.

Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind at what can be a very stressful time.

Our commitment is to listen, guide you through the options and then take care of the details to make the funeral service meaningful.

Visit us at 6 Norrie Street, Porirua or contact us at (04) 237 5332
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700 days ago

Wireless keyboard and mouse

Zara from Cannons Creek

Bought and realized my family have one 🤦🏾‍♀️ lol cost $19 so hoping to get $15 still brand new
It takes AAA Batteries for both the keyboard and mouse

Price: $15

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701 days ago

Win a Raglan Getaway

Raglan Food

We live and work right here in Whāingaroa Raglan, a really awesome neighbourhood and part of Aotearoa. Here at Raglan Food Co we’ve been lifting the vibe on plant-based eating, creating delicious dairy-free alternatives for nearly 8 years. Perhaps you’ve tried our tasty coconut yoghurts or … View moreWe live and work right here in Whāingaroa Raglan, a really awesome neighbourhood and part of Aotearoa. Here at Raglan Food Co we’ve been lifting the vibe on plant-based eating, creating delicious dairy-free alternatives for nearly 8 years. Perhaps you’ve tried our tasty coconut yoghurts or gut-loving kefir?

We want to share a slice of our paradise with you, so to win a Raglan getaway for you and three friends or family members simply head over to www.raglanfoodco.com to enter.
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701 days ago

Final Garden Open Day tomorrow Sunday 23rd October

Carolyn from Tawa

The wind yesterday was atrocious but thankfully most of the late tulips have survived. Certainly some took a beating and finished earlier than they normally would have but there's still plenty left for our final open day tomorrow if you would like to come and see them.
34 St Johns Tce, Tawa, … View more
The wind yesterday was atrocious but thankfully most of the late tulips have survived. Certainly some took a beating and finished earlier than they normally would have but there's still plenty left for our final open day tomorrow if you would like to come and see them.
34 St Johns Tce, Tawa, Wellington
10.30am until 3.30pm

Entry by donation. (suggested $5 pp please)

This open day is in support of the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research so please give generously.

Thank you.

702 days ago

Calling all music lovers!

NZ Modern School of Music

Since 1952, the NZ Modern School of Music has provided Kiwis of all ages, throughout the country, with a fun, www.nzmodernschoolofmusic.org.nz... |modern approach to learning musi. We’re currently on the lookout for both students and teachers.

If you love music, are proficient in an instrument… View more
Since 1952, the NZ Modern School of Music has provided Kiwis of all ages, throughout the country, with a fun, www.nzmodernschoolofmusic.org.nz... |modern approach to learning musi. We’re currently on the lookout for both students and teachers.

If you love music, are proficient in an instrument and would like to share your skills with others, think about becoming a teacher with the New Zealand Modern School of Music. You don't need to be an experienced teacher - we'll give you training and support - you just need to be enthusiastic and be proficient in your chosen instrument and music theory.

Do you have an interest in learning to play a musical instrument? If you are a beginner or already have some musical ability, www.nzmodernschoolofmusic.org.nz... |it's never too late to learn or re-learn| - whether you are eight years old or eighty! NZ Modern School of Music offers affordable one-to-one music tutoring across a range of instruments for children and adults, and all levels of musical ability.

If you’re ready to start your journey in mastering a musical instrument or share your music passion & skills with others please get in touch with Gail Boswell via email: nzmsm.wellington@gmail.com Phone: 027 289 2031
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702 days ago

Inbox Inspiration for Sowing & Growing

Yates

Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on … View more
Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on top of the seasonal tasks with us; whether you’re into vegies, herbs, fruit trees or houseplants, we’ll help you navigate your way to a gorgeous and luxuriant garden. Click through to get our timely advice on feeding, watering, weeding and how to nip your garden problems in the bud!
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