Papakowhai, Porirua

Looking for large shed or barn or old factory to paint our bus ($$)

Jessica from Cannons Creek

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We are a small family turning a school bus into a tiny house. We are looking for somewhere to prep and paint our bus, in the Porirua area, that has cover. Preference would also be to have power. Know of anywhere? Happy to pay for use of space. Would be for this weekend and maybe until Monday … View morehi

We are a small family turning a school bus into a tiny house. We are looking for somewhere to prep and paint our bus, in the Porirua area, that has cover. Preference would also be to have power. Know of anywhere? Happy to pay for use of space. Would be for this weekend and maybe until Monday or Tuesday :) Please call or email me :) Jess London 022 013 7585 jessicaglondon@gmail.com

Dinner Meeting - 25 September 2018 Mike Tane

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Mike has been asked to speak to us about his vision for Porirua, what the opportunities are for the area, how these can be achieved and also what challenges the area faces.

Rebecca Holden

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Rebecca Holden, a local artist, gave us a beautifully-illustrated presentation of her major project “Sand in the Apricot Jam”.
This began as a tribute to her grandfather, who served in the New Zealand Mounted Rifles during World War 1. In researching his life she had found that the Rifles’ … View moreRebecca Holden, a local artist, gave us a beautifully-illustrated presentation of her major project “Sand in the Apricot Jam”.
This began as a tribute to her grandfather, who served in the New Zealand Mounted Rifles during World War 1. In researching his life she had found that the Rifles’ main campaign had been in the Middle East against the Turks, and that it had been something of a sideshow at the time. Conditions were hard and dangerous for the men and their horses. She was able to convey this, and the bond between them, in her series of paintings. Much of the work was done in public at the Expressions gallery, leading to lively discussions with visitors.
The collection became a touring exhibition which she titled “Sand in the Apricot Jam”. After touring New Zealand it travelled to Richon LaZion in Israel, a town which had been liberated by the Mounted Rifles in 1918. This event was well-remembered by the locals, who welcomed the exhibition to their town museum. The cost of this was crowdfunded in New Zealand.

Erin Paterson

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

We welcomed Erin Paterson, the Rotary Foundation Scholar we sponsored to the Salk Institute for Biological Studies at La Jolla, north of San Diego in California, USA., together with Dr Tinte Hinteang, Chief Scientific Officer from GMRI

So you love dogs!

Dogs New Zealand

Hi neighbours – small ones, big ones, fluffy ones, we have them all at New Zealand's premier event, the Black Hawk National Dog Show. Fun for all at 11 Prosser Street, Porirua from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October.

There will be over 130 different breeds competing for the coveted … View moreHi neighbours – small ones, big ones, fluffy ones, we have them all at New Zealand's premier event, the Black Hawk National Dog Show. Fun for all at 11 Prosser Street, Porirua from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October.

There will be over 130 different breeds competing for the coveted title of Best in Show, a full obedience show, the very popular Dancing with dogs, junior dog handling and many other four-legged events and demonstrations to entertain the whole family.

Come along to our national extravaganza and watch some of New Zealand's top dogs strut their stuff. Find out more!

Poll: Bilingual roadsigns for Porirua

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

From now on, Porirua roadsigns will be increasingly in English and Maori. So what do people think?

Bilingual roadsigns for Porirua

• Great idea
• It's not necessary
• Great idea, but better to focus on other things

Vote View Results

• 32.3% Great idea
  32.3% Complete
• 45.2% It's not necessary
  45.2% Complete
• 22.5% Great idea, but better to focus on other things
  22.5% Complete

325 votes

Calling all phone card collectors - hello?

Dale from Whitby

Variety of phone cards in sets - animals, sports events, scenery, including 2 boxed commemorative sets as shown in photo. Artists could make these into a stunning piece of wall art!

Unknown value, so make us an offer!

Call or text Dale 021 45 34 24 stating what you are interested in and leave a … View moreVariety of phone cards in sets - animals, sports events, scenery, including 2 boxed commemorative sets as shown in photo. Artists could make these into a stunning piece of wall art!

Unknown value, so make us an offer!

Call or text Dale 021 45 34 24 stating what you are interested in and leave a message if I don't answer with your details. Pickup only asap by 1 November.

Free