Paremata, 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.

1276 days ago

Porirua residents

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hullo Neighbourly supporters, we are going to start accepting copy for our community papers, including the Kapi-Mana News.
Do you have news you want to share? We accept submissions from the community about local events and success stories. If your sports team or a local student or a volunteer has … View more
Hullo Neighbourly supporters, we are going to start accepting copy for our community papers, including the Kapi-Mana News.
Do you have news you want to share? We accept submissions from the community about local events and success stories. If your sports team or a local student or a volunteer has done something amazing, please tell us about it. Please keep it short and to the point, and remember to check all names.
Please send written contributions and publishable photos (High Resolution JPegs) to: editor@kmananews.co.nz
PLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to publish all submissions and we reserve the right to edit contributions.

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1276 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Captain John

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Captain John was recently adopted by a family. Here is what they had to say.
"To the wonderful people at SPCA. On Tuesday, Captain John came home with us to his new furever home. Safe to say he has adjusted well and is loving his new life. He has discovered the confines of the kid’s bed.
He… View more
Captain John was recently adopted by a family. Here is what they had to say.
"To the wonderful people at SPCA. On Tuesday, Captain John came home with us to his new furever home. Safe to say he has adjusted well and is loving his new life. He has discovered the confines of the kid’s bed.
He is completely calm with three kids and two dogs. Thank you for looking after him until he came to us."

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1277 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Ned Kelly

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a cat with the unlikely name Ned Kelly, who belongs to John Kelly from Carterton.
"Rehomed and renamed Ned Kelly. Every inch a rebel. Moved from the country into town, Carterton."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View more
This week we feature a cat with the unlikely name Ned Kelly, who belongs to John Kelly from Carterton.
"Rehomed and renamed Ned Kelly. Every inch a rebel. Moved from the country into town, Carterton."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1275 days ago

Canadian Fur Stole

Robyn from Plimmerton

My 97 year old aunty has asked me to list her red Canadian fur stole for sale. It was purchased in Canada many years ago and has never been worn. Perfect condition, as new. May be fox, she can't remember. It is lined with silk and is so soft and beautiful to touch.

Price: $100

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1275 days ago

BigMac Swing - SOLD

Pragnesh from Aotea

My neighbours have sold their place and are looking at selling this Swing which is from BigMac. Looking at $1,200. ( New sells for $1900). It’s about 2 years old. These things last forever. Original certificate available as well. Contact Allan on 0274345518.

Price: $1,200

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1289 days ago

Red Bricks

Anne from Aotea

Wanted a small number of red bricks

1279 days ago

Marines Hall to become commemorative park

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The wrecking ball may be at the ready, but plans are afoot to replace the soon-to-be-vacant US Marines Hall site in Tītahi Bay with a commemorative park.
A mural, lantern boxes and fruit trees are among the features being considered for the landscaped park, which must be built within a year of the… View more
The wrecking ball may be at the ready, but plans are afoot to replace the soon-to-be-vacant US Marines Hall site in Tītahi Bay with a commemorative park.
A mural, lantern boxes and fruit trees are among the features being considered for the landscaped park, which must be built within a year of the wrecking ball striking the dilapidated structure.

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1275 days ago

Youth Week

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Wellington

Happy Youth week Aotearoa 💚

Youth Week celebrates young people's valuable contributions to their communities. Our vision is make Aotearoa the best place in the world to be young!

Find out more about what we do!

#dinglefoundation #youthweek #aotearoa #empoweringyouth #empoweringrangtahi … View more
Happy Youth week Aotearoa 💚

Youth Week celebrates young people's valuable contributions to their communities. Our vision is make Aotearoa the best place in the world to be young!

Find out more about what we do!

#dinglefoundation #youthweek #aotearoa #empoweringyouth #empoweringrangtahi #stars #careernavigator #projectk #overcomingobstacles

1278 days ago

We Say/You Say: Paperless Trips

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

Kia ora neighbours,

What do you think about the Snapper card extension to Wellington Train services?

Snapper will be rolled out on Wellington train services from October this year, ending over a century of paper ticket use.

The Johnsonville Line will be the first to trial the paperless … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

What do you think about the Snapper card extension to Wellington Train services?

Snapper will be rolled out on Wellington train services from October this year, ending over a century of paper ticket use.

The Johnsonville Line will be the first to trial the paperless system, with a full roll out dependent on the finalisation of commercial negotiations.

This is seen as a step towards Waka Kotahi's planned National Ticketing Solution, an initiative that would see all of New Zealand's public transport centralised on one payment system. It would let commuters pay for their journey through a credit/debit card, similar to London's Oyster Card, in use since 2011.

Share your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in your community paper.

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1278 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a well known Wellington identity. Do you remember him?

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1276 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Another contribution from Louise Thomas

"Coming in for a landing. Petone Beach, Lower Hutt. Variable Oyster catcher/tōrea pango (Haematopus unicolor)."

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1279 days ago

Will you visit Rarotonga?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Kiwis will be able to visit the Cook Islands without having to quarantine in either country from May 17.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the start date for the long-awaited two-way, quarantine-free travel bubble on Monday – two weeks before it is set to inflate.

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1277 days ago

Amazing Honey bee facts

Rod from Hive World Honey

The more we learn about creation,
The more we realize we don't know.

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1277 days ago

Murals to tell Porirua's stories

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Porirua City Council has secured funding for a major public mural project in Porirua’s CBD.
Artists Miriama Grace Smith, Xoe Hall and Gina Kiel are using their acclaimed street art skills and their own rich Māori heritage to bring a vibrant female energy into the space. All three artists have … View more
Porirua City Council has secured funding for a major public mural project in Porirua’s CBD.
Artists Miriama Grace Smith, Xoe Hall and Gina Kiel are using their acclaimed street art skills and their own rich Māori heritage to bring a vibrant female energy into the space. All three artists have distinct and colourful styles and unique points of view which promises to bring a fresh new energy to Ferry Place.
“The Ferry Place Murals project will be Porirua City’s first public art park and we are delighted that three well-known wāhine street artists will be transforming seven walls there,” says Robyn Steel, manager strategic partnerships.
“The murals are underway and will take about four weeks to transform this industrial-looking car park and service area to a 360-degree immersive art experience for all who enter it.”

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