Colonial Knob, Porirua

977 days ago

Extending the life of Spicer Landfill

Porirua City Council

Spicer Landfill is an important part of the infrastructure of Porirua City. Around 75,000 tonnes of waste goes into the landfill every year, which means it’s running out of space faster than expected.

Extending the landfill has been planned for since 2009. We’re now starting the resource … View more
Spicer Landfill is an important part of the infrastructure of Porirua City. Around 75,000 tonnes of waste goes into the landfill every year, which means it’s running out of space faster than expected.

Extending the landfill has been planned for since 2009. We’re now starting the resource consent process for approval to extend the landfill to meet our growing city’s needs.

Have your say

Your input and views will help us fine-tune the plans to extend the landfill.

There will be several opportunities to have your say this year with our first lot of information sessions planned for 29, 30 and 31 March.

To find out more visit www.poriruacity.govt.nz/spicer-development or your local library.
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978 days ago

Local Honey

Rod from Hive World Honey

Hive World have local Porirua honey for sale.
Stocks are limited so be quick. 500g per person.
Come and see us at 16 Wall Place Porirua Mon- Fri only.

Negotiable

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978 days ago

An update on our awesome team in the Ukraine

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in … View more
NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in Ukraine and are in daily meetings with our staff to confirm their safety and well-being.

Our wonderful developers are facing a climate of unpredictability, we felt it was our responsibility to ensure you, our wonderful Neighbours were both aware and understanding that this environment may cause delays to the many projects we have in the works for 2022.

To show support of our brilliant team, we have temporarily changed our logo on our NZ Compare website. WHICH has also been recently refreshed and looking better than ever thanks to this very team! Go check it out!

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978 days ago

Recycling tips for lids

Porirua City Council

Your awesome recycling efforts are making a real difference – thanks,

Porirua! Sometimes it’s the little things that get in the way of getting recycling right – things such as lids on your recyclable containers, glass bottles and jars that shouldn’t be in any of your recycling bins. The… View more
Your awesome recycling efforts are making a real difference – thanks,

Porirua! Sometimes it’s the little things that get in the way of getting recycling right – things such as lids on your recyclable containers, glass bottles and jars that shouldn’t be in any of your recycling bins. The golden rule is that if it’s smaller than a credit card, don’t put it in your recycling.

Plastic and glass bottles – lids off, they’re rubbish Lids must not go into your recycling bin – you should put them into the rubbish. Unfortunately, there is no market for these plastics and our sorting facility will not accept them. If you want to recycle your lids, you can still do it – just sign up for the lid collection trial at the Sustainability Trust in Wellington: www.sustaintrust.org.nz

So, please remember to remove the lids before popping your plastic 1 and 2 bottles in the yellow, mixed recycling bin and take off any lids of your glass bottles and jars before placing them in the blue, glass recycling bin. Screw-on pumps or trigger sprays should also be removed and placed in your rubbish bin or, better yet, re-used if possible.

Tins and cans – lids inside If you are recycling your tins, please be mindful that the sharp edges of the lids can harm our sorters, who do this important job by hand – we want to keep them safe. Be a legend and tuck the lids of cans inside the tins before you put them in your recycling bin. Extra gold stars if you squash the tins down to keep the sharp lids safe inside!

Find out more about recycling right go to: poriruacity.govt.nz/recycling
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978 days ago

Grow your investment portfolio with Matū Iramoe

Catalist

Matū supports Kiwis to turn ground-breaking scientific and tech ideas into IP-rich companies. Their current portfolio of 13 companies has delivered an unrealised return on deployed capital of over 85% with a strong pipeline of upcoming investment opportunities.

Now Matū is raising a target of… View more
Matū supports Kiwis to turn ground-breaking scientific and tech ideas into IP-rich companies. Their current portfolio of 13 companies has delivered an unrealised return on deployed capital of over 85% with a strong pipeline of upcoming investment opportunities.

Now Matū is raising a target of $500k via Catalist to further support awesome Kiwi science and technology, offering a unique opportunity for Kiwis to buy into the rapidly growing deep tech sector. Our deep tech companies have big potential for growth, and so can your investment. Invest today at www.matu.co.nz/catalist
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980 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Evita

Reporter Community News

"I'm Evita! I'm worried about all the changes that have happened in my life but hoping to find a loving home to call my own. I am looking for an experienced person to care for me, and who has the patience to bring me out of my shell. My previous fosterer says that I can be a sweet … View more"I'm Evita! I'm worried about all the changes that have happened in my life but hoping to find a loving home to call my own. I am looking for an experienced person to care for me, and who has the patience to bring me out of my shell. My previous fosterer says that I can be a sweet girl in time, it just takes me a while to settle in. I enjoy playing with toys once I am comfortable and also hanging out next to humans I trust. I do have a small health concern to discuss. If you would like to meet me please don't hesitate to apply."

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979 days ago

Do you have a great walnut recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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982 days ago

Pet of the Day: Max and Billie Jean

Reporter Community News

Karren Davenport from Masterton is the proud mum of two news kittens, Max and Billie Jean.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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981 days ago

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!

Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.

Apply now.
Find out more

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984 days ago

Poll: Are you ready to travel overseas?

Reporter Community News

Bali, Sydney, London or Paris. With travel restrictions starting to ease, is it time to start thinking about heading overseas?
Tell us what you think and if you are heading overseas, where are you thinking of going?
Remember if you do not want your comments used by Stuff, please put NFP.

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Are you ready to travel overseas?
  • 32.3% Yes, I am keen
    32.3% Complete
  • 28.3% No, too risky
    28.3% Complete
  • 39.3% It is too early to know if it is safe
    39.3% Complete
628 votes
982 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a renovated 1960's family home, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic views. This gorgeous Maungaraki home is for sale with Team Atwill from Ray White.
Check it out in today's edition of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
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Our House of the Week this week is a renovated 1960's family home, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic views. This gorgeous Maungaraki home is for sale with Team Atwill from Ray White.
Check it out in today's edition of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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984 days ago

Happy St Patrick's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Today is a perfect time to stop and enjoy the company of your neighbours, friends and family!

The team at NZ Compare wish you all good health, good luck and happiness for 2022.

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984 days ago

Transmission Gully will open by the end of March

Reporter Community News

Finally. Transmission Gully will open by end of March.
The $1.25b project has missed five deadlines, prompting Waka Kotahi to take the “unusual” step of issuing a formal direction to contractor Wellington Gateway Partnership (WGP) to open the road by the end of March.
A specific date and time … View more
Finally. Transmission Gully will open by end of March.
The $1.25b project has missed five deadlines, prompting Waka Kotahi to take the “unusual” step of issuing a formal direction to contractor Wellington Gateway Partnership (WGP) to open the road by the end of March.
A specific date and time has not been given, Brett Gliddon, Waka Kotahi’s general manager transport services, said “nothing substantial” could prevent the road from opening by the end of March.

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984 days ago

The Antidote: Five happy things to read about

The Team Reporter from Stuff

A toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.

Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St … View more
A toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.

Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St last week, before taking it home and giving it a clean. Read more here.

We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So each weekday we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too. Sign up here to get The Antidote delivered direct to your inbox.

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984 days ago

Porirua landfill needs more space.

Reporter Community News

Spicer Landfill is running out of room faster than anticipated due to Porirua’s strong growth, and plans are afoot for it to expand.
The council is embarking on a resource consent process to get approval to extend the landfill as current projections show it is likely to run out of space by … View more
Spicer Landfill is running out of room faster than anticipated due to Porirua’s strong growth, and plans are afoot for it to expand.
The council is embarking on a resource consent process to get approval to extend the landfill as current projections show it is likely to run out of space by 2026/27.
Porirua residents are being asked to recycle more and put less waste in the landfill.

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