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Business in Porirua will be celebrated throughout June with a series of free events covering wide-ranging aspects of business.
Places are limited. For info and to register visit: poriruacity.govt.nz/businessmonth
8 June: Women in Business
14 June: Getting your business or idea online with … View moreBusiness in Porirua will be celebrated throughout June with a series of free events covering wide-ranging aspects of business.
Places are limited. For info and to register visit: poriruacity.govt.nz/businessmonth
8 June: Women in Business
14 June: Getting your business or idea online with Shopify
15 June: Shopify E-commerce health checks
15 June: Porirua Shopify meet-up
22 June: Business After 5
23 June: Economic update with Brad Olsen
We need your knowledge of flooding in your area so that we can work to make our communities safer and reduce flood-risk. 🔍
We're holding two drop-in sessions this weekend for you to come and chat to us:
🗣 Saturday 11 June, 2.30PM-4.30PM
St Mary's Church, Whitby
🗣 Sunday… View moreWe need your knowledge of flooding in your area so that we can work to make our communities safer and reduce flood-risk. 🔍
We're holding two drop-in sessions this weekend for you to come and chat to us:
🗣 Saturday 11 June, 2.30PM-4.30PM
St Mary's Church, Whitby
🗣 Sunday 12 June, 12.30PM-3PM
St Mark's Church, Pukerua Bay
We've created draft flood maps to manage the risk of flooding and improve the resilience of our communities. We need your memories and experiences of flooding in Pukerua Bay and Whitby to ensure our maps are as accurate as possible.
You can learn more about our flood maps here 👇
Anne Couper is the proud mum of Dot.
"This is Dot (two years old) from Hataitai, who on one momentous day (unfortunately not recorded on camera) managed three tennis balls at once."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent … View moreAnne Couper is the proud mum of Dot.
"This is Dot (two years old) from Hataitai, who on one momentous day (unfortunately not recorded on camera) managed three tennis balls at once."
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.
Tilly and her brother Preston are looking for a new home. Can you help them.
"I am a big lover of all things treats and cuddles, and will win you over the first chance I get! My brother and I haven't had the best life before arriving at the SPCA but have since had a bit of a makeover and… View moreTilly and her brother Preston are looking for a new home. Can you help them.
"I am a big lover of all things treats and cuddles, and will win you over the first chance I get! My brother and I haven't had the best life before arriving at the SPCA but have since had a bit of a makeover and are feeling better as each day passes. We love having the human companionship and comfort of home life but it doesn't compare to the real thing! Now is the time where we are ready to find a home who is committed to dog ownership and all it involves. I am not suited to a home with cats or smaller animals. I would prefer a home either with my brother Preston or by myself. If I do go home by myself, I'd want someone home part time or full time. I am not keen on places like dog parks or daycare. To be honest, the perfect day would be a nice walk then lazing at home! I'm more comfortable with adults or teenage children than little humans."
Habit Health Fitness Clubs is extending an invitation to come along to their club open days. Try a taster class, test yourself in a fitness challenge and win some fantastic prizes at one of Wellington’s premiere health and fitness clubs. RSVP and claim your free gift!
… View moreHabit Health Fitness Clubs is extending an invitation to come along to their club open days. Try a taster class, test yourself in a fitness challenge and win some fantastic prizes at one of Wellington’s premiere health and fitness clubs. RSVP and claim your free gift!
RSVP for 11 June - Majestic Open Day - Willis Street
RSVP for 17 Jun – Platinum Open Day – Johnston Street
More about Habit Health Fitness Clubs:
Embrace altogether better health for your best life. Receive expert guidance and support along your health and fitness journey. Explore and enjoy modern facilities, fitness classes and much more.
Open day exclusive offer:
Join on any 12-month membership and get a bonus month Free!
For several years a pilot youth justice initiative has been running in Porirua, is to be replicated in Gisborne and Hamilton, and then nationwide. It is unique to NZ and has attracted a lot of interest from overseas.
Who knew? Well, we do now, since Sergeant Karen Vaughan addressed us last … View moreFor several years a pilot youth justice initiative has been running in Porirua, is to be replicated in Gisborne and Hamilton, and then nationwide. It is unique to NZ and has attracted a lot of interest from overseas.
Who knew? Well, we do now, since Sergeant Karen Vaughan addressed us last evening. She is the police prosecutor in the Porirua District Court, following a career in which she was involved in a string of high-profile cases, including child abuse and family violence.
The pilot stems from unease among some judges that young offenders’ lives can become blighted after they are convicted of relatively minor offences. Cognitive development is not complete until age 25 or so, and many offenders in the youth court have just been thoughtless or foolish. They could, with help, go on to lead productive lives. The key is to discharge them without conviction under section 106, under certain conditions.
The offenders must be under 25, and agree to a follow a personal plan which might involve education, training (eg defensive driving), counselling, and community work.
The rationale is that intervention, prevention, and integration back into the community benefits everyone.
The pilot has been running for over 2 years, during which time there have been 500 cases in the pilot programme, and recidivism is less than 1%.
We should follow the fortunes of this pilot closely. It is an alternative to the ‘lock ‘em up’ policy which often finds popular support in NZ, and if it works across the board, we will all profit by it.
I have two couches to gift. 1x 2seater in tartan. Firm seats. One hole on one arm. Good condition other than that. 1x 3 seater green couch. Cushions are worn on the top, so I just flip them. One little tear on base, not visible. Available now. Pick up from Ranui, Porirua. Listed elsewhere.
Stokke change table in good used condition, including the desk kit.
The change table sits at a comfortable height, with tall side rails so your baby can lie facing you, with ample storage in the shelves below and the side caddies.
Using the desk kit, the change table can be transformed into a … View moreStokke change table in good used condition, including the desk kit.
The change table sits at a comfortable height, with tall side rails so your baby can lie facing you, with ample storage in the shelves below and the side caddies.
Using the desk kit, the change table can be transformed into a desk which will last for your family long into childhood. We've been happily using it for ten years.
The fabric of the change mat and covers are both a little stained.
There's a small amount of rust on some of the screws, and it's missing some plastic washers.
It arrived with some of the screws in the wrong size, but we haven't had any trouble assembling it. We have been able to get replacement hardware from Mitre 10 when needed.
Over $1000 new.
For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.
Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We… View moreFor delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.
Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
Pic and words by Louise Thomas.
"Zut alors! Go awah you empty-headed animal food-trough wiper! I fart in your general direction! Your mother vas a stinking skua and your father, he smelt of fermented elderfish!" (The Southern black-backed gull/ karoro (Larus dominicanus) insults were very… View morePic and words by Louise Thomas.
"Zut alors! Go awah you empty-headed animal food-trough wiper! I fart in your general direction! Your mother vas a stinking skua and your father, he smelt of fermented elderfish!" (The Southern black-backed gull/ karoro (Larus dominicanus) insults were very wounding today). Bird #37 in 2022."
A wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!
We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!
More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go… View moreA wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!
We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!
More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go further. It made us so happy to see neighbours supporting neighbours.
Read 10 of the tips that we saw you sharing!
You’ll never forget those important shopping items or appointments with these write-on boards made using Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint.
Find out how to create your own.
Fa’afetai mo le agalelei fa’atua’oi literally translates to "thank you for your neighbourly kindness". We think that's a pretty special way to show your appreciation for a neighbour. Happy Samoan Language Week!
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