Cannons Creek, Porirua

1265 days ago

Poll: Should Wellington Zoo replace its Lions?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington Zoo’s elderly lioness sisters, Djane and Zahra, have been euthanised, leaving the zoo with no lions.
Both lionesses had been closely monitored by veterinary staff over the past 18 months due to age-related health concerns, and Djane’s health recently deteriorated.
Lions have been … View more
Wellington Zoo’s elderly lioness sisters, Djane and Zahra, have been euthanised, leaving the zoo with no lions.
Both lionesses had been closely monitored by veterinary staff over the past 18 months due to age-related health concerns, and Djane’s health recently deteriorated.
Lions have been part of Wellington Zoo community since it opened in 1906, when the Zoo was gifted a male lion called King Dick.
Wellington Zoo said it would look at starting a new pride of lions in the future, but it was likely to be awhile until a firm plan was in place.
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Should Wellington Zoo replace its Lions?
  • 46.7% No
    46.7% Complete
  • 53.3% Yes
    53.3% Complete
685 votes
1264 days ago

Builders - Available

Kerstin Lucas from Tim Lucas Construction

Hi all, we're a family run building business working in all areas of residential construction - from renovations / additions and new builds to landscape construction

If you have consented work or projects that you would like to start into asap please get in touch. We would love to help

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1262 days ago

PCGS - Porirua Community Guardians

Sala Neighbourly Lead from Cannons Creek

For those who were in PCGS (Porirua Community Guardians) from 2006 and still living here in Porirua City, also please message me, thanks.

1265 days ago

$30m cultural and arts centre proposed for Porirua.

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Do you support a $30m cultural centre for Porirua?
Ratepayers are being asked to give their views on the idea as part of Porirua City Council's draft Long-term Plan (LTP) 2021-2051 which is out for consultation until April 27.
Should the project – which the council plans to be debt-funded to… View more
Do you support a $30m cultural centre for Porirua?
Ratepayers are being asked to give their views on the idea as part of Porirua City Council's draft Long-term Plan (LTP) 2021-2051 which is out for consultation until April 27.
Should the project – which the council plans to be debt-funded to the tune of $24m – get the green light, the average rates bill would increase by $101.54 a year from 2024/2025.

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1265 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a picture of a starling by Louise Thomas.

"The variety of plumage at the moment on young birds as they transition into their adult feathers is amazing. I think a few years ago I would have thought of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) as a dozen different species if I thought … View more
This week we feature a picture of a starling by Louise Thomas.

"The variety of plumage at the moment on young birds as they transition into their adult feathers is amazing. I think a few years ago I would have thought of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) as a dozen different species if I thought of them at all. Many of the new generation still have their brown heads, but are developing their star-spangled chest feathers. Mature feathers coming in on their backs are beautiful, with pale brown borders and the middles an iridescent green in the sunlight. Nature is an artist."

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1263 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Marilyn

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Meet Marilyn, from Wellington SPCA, who needs a new home.

"I am currently in a foster home with my sisters, and this is what my foster mum has to say "Marilyn likes being picked up and cuddled and is always keen to sit on my knee. Would make a great pair with Miriam." I would do … View more
Meet Marilyn, from Wellington SPCA, who needs a new home.

"I am currently in a foster home with my sisters, and this is what my foster mum has to say "Marilyn likes being picked up and cuddled and is always keen to sit on my knee. Would make a great pair with Miriam." I would do best in a quiet and stable home, with people around to offer me support. I will need time and patience. I would not settle with a busy home or one with young children. If this sounds like your family, please get in touch and we will put you in touch with our foster mum."

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1263 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Find out more

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1264 days ago

Independence with support you can count on

Serviced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.

Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with … View more
Serviced apartments come with the support that makes life easier.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes a chef-prepared meal every day, morning and afternoon tea and housekeeping.

Your electricity, heating, air-conditioning costs and building maintenance are also covered, providing you with certainty about your living expenses.
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1264 days ago

Garage Sale

Grace from Tawa

9 Balliol Drive Tawa
8am tomorrow

See you then!

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1264 days ago

Why not make a birdbath out of your rhubarb leaf?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yes you can! NZ Gardener's DIY guru Jacob Leaf shows you how.

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1264 days ago

Mike Scott talks CyberCrime

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Mike Scott gave us the Viewpoint tonight. He said:

'Most of us use the internet in our daily lives and trust that most of the interaction with carrying out is executed in good faith. However, the fact is that cybercrime is on the increase in a big way. Cybercriminals are a well-organised … View more
Mike Scott gave us the Viewpoint tonight. He said:

'Most of us use the internet in our daily lives and trust that most of the interaction with carrying out is executed in good faith. However, the fact is that cybercrime is on the increase in a big way. Cybercriminals are a well-organised group of businesses and state-sponsored actors that collect billions of dollars each year through a variety of mechanisms:

Phishing emails – pretending to be something they are not, prizes lost money, property, and many more false claims. The emails can be very convincing and tempting to respond to, they are designed that way.
Ransomware – locking your computing and encrypting your data. Offering to set your data and computer free once payment is made. They may or may not do that – but will be back for more if that does.
Hijacking your passwords and contacts can be sold on the dark web or used directly. Sometimes gaining access to your financial accounts and take your money before you know it.
False invoices from either people who are known to you or convincing fraudulent schemes and scams.
Denial of services attacks – bombarding business websites so it customers can use them – effecting taking the business out of service.
Malicious software – virus infecting your computer.
'The dark web is also where cybercriminals buy and sell malware, exploit kits, and cyberattack services, which they use to strike victims — including businesses, governments, utilities, and essential service providers.

'Here are some facts and figures in New Zealand:

CERT NZ’s latest report, released today, shows a 65% increase in reports of cybersecurity incidents over the past year, with an associated $16.9 million in direct financial losses.
In 2020 CERT NZ received 7,809 reports of cybersecurity incidents affecting New Zealanders, a significant uplift from the 4,740 reports made in 2019.
Phishing and credential harvesting, where an attacker collects personal data to perform an array of online crimes like fraud, was the most reported form of attack during 2020. These types of incidents were up 76% in 2019, accounting for 41% of all reports made.
In total, 53 million dollars of direct financial loss has been reported to CERT NZ since reporting began.
'Here are the global numbers:

If it were measured as a country, then cybercrime revenue, totalling $6 trillion globally in 2021, would be the world’s third-largest economy after the U.S. and China.
Cybersecurity experts expect global cybercrime costs to grow by 15% reaching $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, up from $3 trillion in 2015. This represents the greatest growth of economic wealth in history. The cybercrime business will become more profitable than the total global trade in illegal drugs.
'Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Warren Buffet calls cybercrime the number one problem for mankind and cyberattacks a bigger threat to humanity than nuclear weapons.

'My viewpoint is this, "Beware and keep on your guard".

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1265 days ago

Meals on Wheels

Dreen from Titahi Bay

Volunteer MOW Drivers are urgently required within the area defined below:
Tawa in the Sth to Pukerua Bay in the Nth
Titahi Bay in the West to Judgeford in the East
All areas of Porirua
We deliver meals subsidised by CCDHB to a wide sector of the community including the elderly, isolated and the … View more
Volunteer MOW Drivers are urgently required within the area defined below:
Tawa in the Sth to Pukerua Bay in the Nth
Titahi Bay in the West to Judgeford in the East
All areas of Porirua
We deliver meals subsidised by CCDHB to a wide sector of the community including the elderly, isolated and the health compromised.

We welcome drivers willing to give just a couple of hours a month, fortnight or week - the choice is the individuals as to how much they can give this worthwhile service.

We start at 11am and deliver meals daily Monday-Friday.
We do not deliver weekends or statutory/public holidays.

Drivers are required to have a full driver's license and a vehicle that is both Registered and Warranted.

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. Most drivers state they get just as much out of this service as those receiving it.

Please contact: (04) 9186014, please leave a message if unattended
or email:mow_ccdhb@spotless.co.nz
Thank you

1267 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Dora

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A belated Pet of the Day this week, meet Dora from Taita.

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what … View more

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1265 days ago

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1265 days ago

We Say/You Say: trans-Tasman bubble

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

Hi neighbours!

After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble is to be operational from April 19.

With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more … View more
Hi neighbours!

After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble is to be operational from April 19.

With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more likely to head across the Tasman or travel domestically?

Fronting Australian media yesterday, Jacinda Ardern not only spoke of the excitement of families being able to be reunited, but also pitched New Zealand tourist activities to Australian viewers.

"If there is a hot spot in one of the states of Australia we may just act in the same way that another state would ... Just prepare that there may be disruptions, but what better place in the world to be stuck. Am I right?," she said.

The trans-Tasman bubble will operate on a three tier basis: Continue, Pause and Suspend. If there are a few cases in Australia linked to the border, quarantine-free travel will continue. Travel may be paused for 72 hours if there are rogue community cases and in the instance of a state or nationwide lockdown, travel will be suspended.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the Conversations page of the Kapi-Mana News.

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