Judgeford - Pauatahanui, Porirua

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1282 days ago

An advice centre - now in Cannons Creek

Porirua Citizens Advice Bureau

Hi from the team at Citizens Advice Bureau Porirua,

Our news is that we’ve opened a centre in Cannons Creek. You can visit us there for help and advice on any matter. It’s free and confidential.

Come and see us at 219 Bedford Street, Cannons Creek – open Wednesday afternoons 12.30 – … View more
Hi from the team at Citizens Advice Bureau Porirua,

Our news is that we’ve opened a centre in Cannons Creek. You can visit us there for help and advice on any matter. It’s free and confidential.

Come and see us at 219 Bedford Street, Cannons Creek – open Wednesday afternoons 12.30 – 3.30 p.m.

We also want to remind you that our main office in Porirua is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm on Level 2, Pember House, 16 Hagley Street.

Call us at 0800 367 222 to find out how we can help you. No appointment necessary. There’s also lots of good information on our website.
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1282 days ago

Harakeke (Phormium Tenax), NZ Flax - 10 for $15.00

Fairview Nursery

Phormium tenax (called flax in New Zealand English; harakeke in Maori; is an evergreen perennial plant native to New Zealand and Norfolk Island that is an important fibre plant and a popular ornamental plant. The plant grows as a clump of long, straplike leaves, up to three metres long, from which … View morePhormium tenax (called flax in New Zealand English; harakeke in Maori; is an evergreen perennial plant native to New Zealand and Norfolk Island that is an important fibre plant and a popular ornamental plant. The plant grows as a clump of long, straplike leaves, up to three metres long, from which arises a much taller flowering shoot, with dramatic yellow or red flowers.

The fibre has been widely used since the arrival of Maori to New Zealand, originally in Maori traditional textiles/weaving and also in rope and sail making.

Common from lowland and coastal areas to montane forest, usually but not exclusively, in wetlands and in open ground along riversides.

These Harekeke seedlings are over 20 cm tall and are being sold in lots of 10 in 5cm pots for $15.00 and we have plenty of stock.
We also have Phormium Cookianum -Mountain Flax for 10 for $15.

FAIRVIEW is a small Kapiti based nursery with stocks of various locally sourced native trees, flaxes and grasses.

Negotiable

1284 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Gabe

Reporter Community News

Meet Gabe, who is deaf but sounds like a lot of fun.

"I was transferred from Porirua Animal Control. I am a special dude who has had an unusual start to my rehoming journey. I am completely deaf but that doesn't stop me having a great time! I am a loveable boy who has stolen the hearts … View more
Meet Gabe, who is deaf but sounds like a lot of fun.

"I was transferred from Porirua Animal Control. I am a special dude who has had an unusual start to my rehoming journey. I am completely deaf but that doesn't stop me having a great time! I am a loveable boy who has stolen the hearts of everyone at the centre. I am looking for an experienced owner, who has a suitable property for me to thrive in. I'm always up for a walk or a game to play, and I love to find things to do and keep active. I am looking for a home with teenagers or adults, and a home without cats or small animals. I am happy to play with other active dogs, and love to be social with both people and dogs. If you are interested in me and my goofy personality - chat to the canine team."

1285 days ago

A big weekend for Wellington sport

Reporter Community News

Both the Hurricanes and the Phoenix are playing at home this weekend.
Will you be going and who do you support?

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1284 days ago

Wanting help please, leaking roof I need a tarpaulin to be placed on my roof until it can be repaired.

Linda from Silverstream

I have contacted a plumber person whom is not available as too busy for at least a week to 10 days, as rain is coming in the forecast I please need to hire a tarpaulin to be placed on my roof. Happy to pay for hire and help placing tarpaulin. Thanks Linda

1284 days ago

We’re big believers in small business!

Prospa

NZ small businesses believe in themselves, we believe in them too. That’s why we offer small business loans up to $300K to support cash flow or help them invest in the future.

Business Loan applications take less than 10 minutes online, you’ll get a fast decision and funding is possible in … View more
NZ small businesses believe in themselves, we believe in them too. That’s why we offer small business loans up to $300K to support cash flow or help them invest in the future.

Business Loan applications take less than 10 minutes online, you’ll get a fast decision and funding is possible in 24 hours. Plus, no asset security is required upfront to access funding up to $150K.

Prospa is New Zealand’s small business lending specialist, and we’re here to help you reach your next milestone. Get in touch with our team of friendly business lending specialists today!
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1284 days ago

Bex Jackson introduced Plimmerton Rotary to Bats

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Bex Jackson is the daughter of club member Ann Scannell, and a field worker with DoC in Te Anau, where she has lived for some time. She has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in zoology and conservation.

Among other things, Bex is involved with a project studying New Zealand’s native bats. She … View more
Bex Jackson is the daughter of club member Ann Scannell, and a field worker with DoC in Te Anau, where she has lived for some time. She has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in zoology and conservation.

Among other things, Bex is involved with a project studying New Zealand’s native bats. She gave us a well-illustrated account of the work, which is centred on Eglinton, in Fjordland.

In New Zealand, bats are geographically widespread but rather rare, and inconspicuous. There are two species, long and short tailed, and their behaviour is quite different.

The long-tailed bat is more common, it lives in small colonies, weighs 10 grams, and moves around a lot. It can live in urban areas and can be seen at dusk in Hamilton. It catches insects on the wing.

The short-tailed bat is heavier at 15 grams, it lives in large colonies, and can occupy the same roost for weeks at a time. This one, unusually, can walk about on the forest floor to catch insects as well as catching them in flight.

Both types can live for as long as 15 or 20 years.

Colonies of bats can be found by analysing recordings of kiwis in the wild; as well as the ultrasonic echolocation noises they make, they also squeak rather like mice.

Bats are under threat, from habitat loss and predation by rats, stoats, and moreporks.

In the Eglinton study, RFID chips weighing about one gram are attached to the bats and their movements are monitored. The primary aim is to check female survival rates, which are key to population survival. In the last 15 years over 3500 bats have been tagged, and the colony is doing well.

Bex reminded us that bats are protected, and our NZ species don’t have diseases that humans can catch.

Bex also thinks that bats are not ugly, although not all of her audience agreed.

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1284 days ago

Tango Therapy Class

Ian from Paremata

Keep active mentally, physically and socially. Learn this exquisite partner dance Argentine Tango. Suitable for seniors, physically challenged dancers and non dancers. New Dancers most welcome.
If you can walk you can dance tango
Classes Mondays 10.30 to 11.30 February 3, 10
Extreme Dance Studio … View more
Keep active mentally, physically and socially. Learn this exquisite partner dance Argentine Tango. Suitable for seniors, physically challenged dancers and non dancers. New Dancers most welcome.
If you can walk you can dance tango
Classes Mondays 10.30 to 11.30 February 3, 10
Extreme Dance Studio Paremata.
Cheryl Cameron 04 2331009 or 027 2448560 cherylcameron88@gmail.com

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1286 days ago

New Dentist in your neighbourhood

Paremata Dental

Hello Neighbours!

Paremata Dental has just opened at 98 Mana Esplanade. We are now taking bookings and looking forward to welcoming new patients.

If you book with our Dentist or Hygienist during May, June or July you will receive a 50% discount off the new “Pola Light- SDI” take home … View more
Hello Neighbours!

Paremata Dental has just opened at 98 Mana Esplanade. We are now taking bookings and looking forward to welcoming new patients.

If you book with our Dentist or Hygienist during May, June or July you will receive a 50% discount off the new “Pola Light- SDI” take home whitening system (RRP $200).

You can book online, via email, or call us. Just mention neighbourly when you book.

Now open late nights. Email us or book online today https://parematadental.co.nz/bookings/ or call us at 04 237 4414.
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1286 days ago

2007 Hyundai Sonata, great car, moving overseas

Alison from Stokes Valley

Make an offer! Great car, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 202,612k, unfortunately we're moving where they drive on the other side of the road! 022 126 2994
Some cosmetic dings/scratches, interior very clean, v. quiet, air cond, seat heaters, elec windows & seat, leather...runs great, no problems, … View more
Make an offer! Great car, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 202,612k, unfortunately we're moving where they drive on the other side of the road! 022 126 2994
Some cosmetic dings/scratches, interior very clean, v. quiet, air cond, seat heaters, elec windows & seat, leather...runs great, no problems, maintained well (service was requirement of warranty). Rego & WOF good to 2022, 5 star safety ratings w/front, rear & side air bags
Check out Edmunds' Expert Review at www.edmunds.com...

Price: $3,500

1288 days ago

Dancing is great for the brain

Reporter Community News

Every Friday morning dozens of people who suffer from strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions fill up a Porirua dance hall to dosey doe, salsa, and disco dance.
But they are not just there for fun, but to improve their brains.
Dancing has so many beneficial effects on … View more
Every Friday morning dozens of people who suffer from strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions fill up a Porirua dance hall to dosey doe, salsa, and disco dance.
But they are not just there for fun, but to improve their brains.
Dancing has so many beneficial effects on the brain that it is now being used to treat people with Parkinson’s disease, which affects about 1 in 500 Kiwis.
“Motion is lotion, getting people moving is really important,” dance leader and physiotherapist Rachel Horwell​ said.
What do you do to keep fit and stimulate your brain?

1288 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This should not be too hard. What is going on here?

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1287 days ago

WANTED WANTED WANTED

Goldco

GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week.… View more
GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

The recent lockdown has seen many of us take the time to sort items we no longer require or simply want to turn into cash.

We are currently very short of stock and keen to buy any of these or similar items.

Buying now at a venue near you deal with the specialists.

Click here for venues
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1288 days ago

Experience Chilton in Action

Chilton St James School

Visit Chilton Saint James School during May for one of our Open Days, Friday 21 May, 9.00am - 11.00am or Sunday 23 May 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Discover what makes Chilton the best choice for girl’s education in Lower Hutt. Experience our small classes from Preschool through to Year 13, and our strong… View more
Visit Chilton Saint James School during May for one of our Open Days, Friday 21 May, 9.00am - 11.00am or Sunday 23 May 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Discover what makes Chilton the best choice for girl’s education in Lower Hutt. Experience our small classes from Preschool through to Year 13, and our strong academic focus with Cambridge, an internationally recognised curriculum.

Chilton offers specialist teachers including Art, Dance, Music and Te Reo all within a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

At Chilton you can also discover our Dance Centre, free before school care, and a wealth of extra-curricular activities for your daughter.
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1288 days ago

HP OfficeJet Pro8720

Duncan from Paraparaumu Beach

FREE!!
Hardly used. Fax and scanner work perfectly. Printer cartridges incompatible in NZ. FREE pickup Paraparaumu beach

Negotiable

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