Cannons Creek, Porirua

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

628 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
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629 days ago

Garden Open day

Carolyn from Tawa

Hi everyone. It is a bit grey but yes we are open today. The waterdrops are beautiful on the plants so bring your camera. Hope to see you soon at 34 St Johns Tce, Tawa, Wellington.
Entry by donation. Stay as long as you like.
Gardens to see: French courtyard, Asian courtyard, English border, Sub … View more
Hi everyone. It is a bit grey but yes we are open today. The waterdrops are beautiful on the plants so bring your camera. Hope to see you soon at 34 St Johns Tce, Tawa, Wellington.
Entry by donation. Stay as long as you like.
Gardens to see: French courtyard, Asian courtyard, English border, Sub tropical jungle style, Topiary, Mediterranean slope.

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629 days ago

CLOSED TODAY

The Team from

Closed Today, 26 Feb 2023 due to unexpected small works. See you all next Tuesday. Shop Online for the grocery goodies!

629 days ago

St Mark’s School & Preschool Open Day

St Marks School & Preschool

Explore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential … View moreExplore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential in a safe and caring environment.

Small class sizes mean that students are encouraged to ask questions and explore different points of view. Come and explore St Mark’s.
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642 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

630 days ago

FREE Sideboard Tawa pickup only

Carol from Tawa

Approx 10 years old reasonably good condition has sagged slightly in the middle so one of the sliding doors comes off.n I've been counteracting this by using a piece of wood to hold it up underneath. You can have the wood too. Has a couple of marks.

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630 days ago

Charity Pop up Shop

Kay from Aotea

If you love a bargain there are plenty to be had at the Plimmerton Rotary pop up shop to raise funds for Wellington Free Ambulance: mountains of good quality clothes, kitchenware, bricabrac, tools, electronics, CDs and DVDs. Something for everyone at the Porirua Hub close to Subway in Cobham Court.… View moreIf you love a bargain there are plenty to be had at the Plimmerton Rotary pop up shop to raise funds for Wellington Free Ambulance: mountains of good quality clothes, kitchenware, bricabrac, tools, electronics, CDs and DVDs. Something for everyone at the Porirua Hub close to Subway in Cobham Court. Every day till Friday from 10.00 am.

630 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
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631 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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632 days ago

Tawa RSA open during Rotary Tawa free community event Sunday 5th march 4-7pm

Tracey from Tawa

Sunday 5th March. Rotary Tawa is sponsoring a free community event at Grasslees reserve. The Tawa RSA at 89 Oxford st ( just across the bridge) will be open at this time for drinks which would have to be consumed on the premises. Please come and sign in and the bar.
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635 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
632 days ago

Our Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation

Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or … View more
Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or transform blue sky ideas into reality.

Whatever help your organisation needs to grow, Nikau Foundation may be able to help. Applications close at midnight on Monday March the 20th 2023.

See our eligibility requirements.
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633 days ago

Age Concern Wellington Region CEO interviewed on Hutt City FM

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

In February, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO, Stephen Opie, was interviewed on Hutt City FM. You can listen to the full interview here:

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634 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
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634 days ago

MacBook Air charger WANTED

Suzanne from Tawa

Does anyone have this charger you no longer need ?
Happy to pay
Thanks 😊

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