Cannons Creek, Porirua

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Check out the goodies on offer here. Or...it's not too late to list your own items for sale!

1831 days ago

NZ House & Garden House Tour - Tickets on sale now!

NZ House & Garden Tours

Join us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.

We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to … View more
Join us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.

We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to take in the best scenery the region has to offer, try some quirky cafes or eateries along the way, and also visit our Hub; a one stop shop for all your house tour information and where they can meet the editorial team behind their much-loved magazine.

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1832 days ago

Mental Health Awareness Week starts today! 💜🌿

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Together let's explore our way to well-being because when it's strong, our whānau, communities and Aotearoa can flourish too.

#NSNZmentalhealth #MHAWNZ

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1832 days ago

Poll: How has your Rugby World Cup streaming experience been?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?

The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.

To … View more
Hi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?

The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.

To read more, click here.

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How has your Rugby World Cup streaming experience been?
  • 35.1% Perfect - I had no issues
    35.1% Complete
  • 31% Not the best
    31% Complete
  • 33.9% Absolutely horrible
    33.9% Complete
507 votes
1832 days ago

Poll: Are you supporting the climate change strike this week?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Young people are leading the charge for this Friday's climate strike.

The idea is for as many people as possible to take the day off work to protest for climate action in solidarity with the school strikers. Are you in support of this?

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Are you supporting the climate change strike this week?
  • 27.3% Absolutely
    27.3% Complete
  • 20.4% No - not interested in climate change
    20.4% Complete
  • 23.8% Not sure how the strike will make a difference
    23.8% Complete
  • 28.4% Other - more practical things could be done to raise awareness
    28.4% Complete
907 votes
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1834 days ago

Tawa Softball Club Give it a Go Day

Sue from Tawa

Come on up to Redwood Park and join in!!

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1832 days ago

Enhance your furniture with a simple stencil

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Bring a piece of Morocco into your home with this easy pattern DIY. Use it to pretty up a vintage cabinet.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1832 days ago

Biggest & best collection of outdoor furniture!

Paulas Home & Living

Hi neighbours, come and get summer ready at Paula's Home & Living and check out the biggest and best collection of outdoor furniture in Wellington.

You will find a range of beautiful summer outdoor furniture, outdoor fires, grills and much more all designed for the environment and made … View more
Hi neighbours, come and get summer ready at Paula's Home & Living and check out the biggest and best collection of outdoor furniture in Wellington.

You will find a range of beautiful summer outdoor furniture, outdoor fires, grills and much more all designed for the environment and made for entertaining.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Open 7days a week
25 Epiha St, Paraparaumu
Come on down!

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1833 days ago

Join Gen Less

Gen Less

They all had their defining moments. Climate change is ours.
Join Gen Less, and live more with less energy. #GenLess
Join Gen Less now

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1834 days ago

Porirua's top-tier choir to perform in Wellington

Eric from Camborne

After a stunning performance of the Brahms Requiem in Mana on Friday, we want to remind everyone that Porirua's own auditioned choir, Voices in the Wind, will do a repeat performance on Sunday 22 September, this time at St. Andrew's on the Terrace in Wellington. Concert starts at 7:00 pm … View moreAfter a stunning performance of the Brahms Requiem in Mana on Friday, we want to remind everyone that Porirua's own auditioned choir, Voices in the Wind, will do a repeat performance on Sunday 22 September, this time at St. Andrew's on the Terrace in Wellington. Concert starts at 7:00 pm and will be completed by 8:15. Come and support YOUR local choir on our first solo Wellington city concert.

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1834 days ago

Peppertree Luxury Accommodation FOR SALE!

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty

This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing … View more
This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing individual charm as well as comfort. In the heart of the lodge is a spacious, recently renovated farmhouse kitchen enjoying garden and orchard views. A large woodburner with wetback heats the water for a series of radiators around the house, ensuring year-round warmth.

Organically managed, the four-hectare property provides the ability to live from the land with honey, fruit trees, berry patches, vegetable gardens, olives and grazing for sheep, cattle and horses. The small Chardonnay vineyard with a careful selection of clones produces a succulent house wine thoroughly enjoyed by guests from all around the world.

A range of useful ancillary sheds and buildings offers space for projects, hobbies, storage and accommodation for staff. Other facilities on the property include a petanque court, croquet lawn and small gymnasium overlooking the swimming pool.

This extraordinarily diverse and unique lifestyle is ideally located on State Highway One, less than a five-minute drive from central Blenheim and 15 minutes from numerous winery cellar doors, restaurants and the airport.

Offers from $2,500,000 plus GST (if any)
Find out more

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1835 days ago

Transmission Gully

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

The Transmission Gully roading project has been mired in controversy for generations. There is an urban myth that the US Marines offered to build it at their own expense during the war so that their troops encamped on the Kapiti coast could get to Wellington’s bars and nightclubs more easily.
In… View more
The Transmission Gully roading project has been mired in controversy for generations. There is an urban myth that the US Marines offered to build it at their own expense during the war so that their troops encamped on the Kapiti coast could get to Wellington’s bars and nightclubs more easily.
In the 1970s the cost of the new road was estimated to be $53 million, a trifling sum, but opposition to the idea was fierce. Back then the Porirua City Council’s official policy was to oppose the project, on the grounds that it would bypass and thus isolate the commercial centre of the city. Later the Council became a grudging supporter, despite having to shell out millions of ratepayers’ money on building approach roads.
Those of us living in the northern suburbs will rarely need to use the new road. Whatever its costs and benefits may be, we will be glad to see the end of huge trucks thundering along Mana Esplanade. It’s an ill wind …
Last evening we were treated to an update on the project given by CEO Justin Redelinghuys, and his communications offsider Sarah Ropata. Justin is a civil engineer who is based in Perth but works internationally, managing large construction projects.
Justin talked to a drone flyover video, which took us from the north end at MacKays Crossing to the south end at Tawa. He pointed out the main features along the route, some of which have been rather challenging.
It is a big project, with big numbers attached. So big, in fact, that it has stretched our national resources in several ways. Only 40% of the workers are New Zealanders, with the rest coming from 27 countries. Some of the construction machinery had to be imported, and a new quarry, owned by the project itself, was opened at Willowbank Farm. Rock was even imported from the South Island.
Justin stressed the environmental protection measures which are required by the contract. One million trees have been planted, with another million still to come. Watercourses will be sheltered and shaded. Sediment runoff is a major issue all along the route.
The final construction cost will be $1Billion, more or less, and there is a 25-year maintenance commitment on top of that. Justin was cautious about the opening date but said it would be before the end of 2020.

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