Paremata, Porirua

1436 days ago

Children's Christmas Concert

Orchestra Wellington

Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show … View more
Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.

Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
Find out more

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1436 days ago

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1437 days ago

Heavy Rainfall

The Team from Wellington Water

As a consequence of the heavy rainfall on Saturday night and Sunday morning along with the high tide, there was extreme flooding that unfortunately affected a number of residents in Porirua. There is more rain in the forecast tonight for residents in Porirua, the Hutt Valley and Wellington. ???

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As a consequence of the heavy rainfall on Saturday night and Sunday morning along with the high tide, there was extreme flooding that unfortunately affected a number of residents in Porirua. There is more rain in the forecast tonight for residents in Porirua, the Hutt Valley and Wellington. ???

Meanwhile, our operations teams are checking known risk areas and are working to ensure that the stormwater networks can perform as well as possible. If surface flooding occurs, please contact your local council.

1437 days ago

Time to write that letter that you always meant to send

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Do you have a letter you have always wanted to write to someone, but never did?
If you would like to finally write that letter and have it published in The Dominion Post's summer pages, email it to bess.manson@stuff.co.nz or send it to:
A Letter To… Bess Manson, features department, The … View more
Do you have a letter you have always wanted to write to someone, but never did?
If you would like to finally write that letter and have it published in The Dominion Post's summer pages, email it to bess.manson@stuff.co.nz or send it to:
A Letter To… Bess Manson, features department, The Dominion Post PO Box 3740 Wellington 6140. Names may be withheld at the writer's request.
Bess Manson

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1437 days ago

More bad weather is the way to Porirua and Hutt today

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington Weather is warning that bad weather is on the way and some area should expect flooding.
Strong winds are expected in the afternoon and evening gusting to 110km/ph.
The weather system is expected to bring down the temps into the low to mid-teens. After yesterday’s flash flooding in … View more
Wellington Weather is warning that bad weather is on the way and some area should expect flooding.
Strong winds are expected in the afternoon and evening gusting to 110km/ph.
The weather system is expected to bring down the temps into the low to mid-teens. After yesterday’s flash flooding in Plimmerton, this rain could cause more flooding in the same areas, but also in other areas that typically experience flooding such as Pahautanui, Waiwhetu and Basin Reserve.
If you are prone to flooding and have some flooding in the past, best to prepare as a precaution.

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1439 days ago

Pet of the Day: Hazel

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This weeks Pet of the Day is Hazel, a cavapoochon. Cavapoochon are a triple-cross breed, combining the best traits of the Cavalier King Charles, Bichon Frise and Toy Poodle.
Proud owner Fiona Soffe says Hazel is well known in Kilbirnie.
"She’s four years old and we’ve owned her since she … View more
This weeks Pet of the Day is Hazel, a cavapoochon. Cavapoochon are a triple-cross breed, combining the best traits of the Cavalier King Charles, Bichon Frise and Toy Poodle.
Proud owner Fiona Soffe says Hazel is well known in Kilbirnie.
"She’s four years old and we’ve owned her since she was five weeks old, I formula feed her till she was old enough to start solids. She’s a princess."

The Pet of the Day is no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.

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1441 days ago

What is your view on water meters?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

There is a move to introduce water meters across the region.
A Wellington Water report recommended the region spend $144 million on infrastructure which would allow it to record and report on residents' daily-water usage, in a bid to encourage residents to save water and prevent drought-like … View more
There is a move to introduce water meters across the region.
A Wellington Water report recommended the region spend $144 million on infrastructure which would allow it to record and report on residents' daily-water usage, in a bid to encourage residents to save water and prevent drought-like shortages.
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker said she supported the introduction of universal water meters.
The current system, which saw people with swimming pools pay the same amount for water as a small single-person household, was unfair, she said.
What do you think?
Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used in a Stuff publication.

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1438 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Martha

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we are featuring Martha who arrived at the SPCA with a litter of kittens.
"I am a lovely girl, although a little shy to start with, I warm up quickly once I know I am safe. I am looking for a loving home where I will get spoilt rotten. If you can offer me a wonderful life I would … View more
This week we are featuring Martha who arrived at the SPCA with a litter of kittens.
"I am a lovely girl, although a little shy to start with, I warm up quickly once I know I am safe. I am looking for a loving home where I will get spoilt rotten. If you can offer me a wonderful life I would like to meet you. I seem to like the other cats I live with, and I really get on with Wendy, so if you were looking for a pair of cats, maybe you could consider both of us? We would do best in a quiet home, but once settled I will make a wonderful member of your family."

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1438 days ago

WIN tickets to Marlon Williams!

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In celebration of his brand new album Plastic Bouquet (out Dec 11) with Canadian duo Kacy + Clayton, February 2021 will welcome the long-awaited return to the stage for Lyttelton based Marlon Williams.

Over an extensive tour of Aotearoa, audiences will be treated to a very different show from … View more
In celebration of his brand new album Plastic Bouquet (out Dec 11) with Canadian duo Kacy + Clayton, February 2021 will welcome the long-awaited return to the stage for Lyttelton based Marlon Williams.

Over an extensive tour of Aotearoa, audiences will be treated to a very different show from Marlon – a full solo performance unearthing some early material, beloved album songs and an introduction to some sparkling new works. This will be Marlon’s first solo tour in over six years.

Taking in cities between Auckland and Invercargill, An Evening with Marlon Williams is an upfront and personal tour visiting cosier venues than before and giving guests the experience of a more intimate Marlon.

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1442 days ago

Favourite summer holiday spots

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there… View more
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there - as well as the best places to grab a drink or bite to eat - would be much appreciated. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article. Thanks again.

1443 days ago

Take a look at Transmission Gully

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, take a look at the attached video on Transmission Gully.
On Monday, media were invited to take the first journey along the full 27-kilometre motorway, which Waka Kotahi NZTA says is now 85 per cent complete. It is due to open in September 2021.

1441 days ago

Help wanted for story on GPs

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

One of our journalists is looking for people who are struggling to access a GP or have to travel a long way see a GP.
If you can help contact bridie.witton@fairfaxmedia.co.nz

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1439 days ago

Choir concerts featuring Italian masterworks

Eric from Ranui

Voices in the Wind, Porirua's own choir, present their end of year concerts, featuring a selection of beautiful works by Italian masters through the ages, from Monteverdi to Verdi and Rossini, culminating in the timeless Magnificat by Durante. Not just classical pieces, but timeless Italian … View moreVoices in the Wind, Porirua's own choir, present their end of year concerts, featuring a selection of beautiful works by Italian masters through the ages, from Monteverdi to Verdi and Rossini, culminating in the timeless Magnificat by Durante. Not just classical pieces, but timeless Italian Christmas works as well! These concerts will be presented twice – the first on Friday evening 4 December at 7:30 pm in Khandallah (St Barnabas Church), and then again on Sunday 6 December at 3:00 pm in Raumati Beach (Kapiti Uniting Church). These concerts have been a long time coming - because of the pandemic we have been practicing much of this music for 10 months now! Adults $20, Unwaged $15, children under 12 free. Tickets available at door.

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1440 days ago

Volunteers needed

Lorna Harvey from

Age Concern Wellington is looking for volunteers in Miramar, Wainuiomata, and Porirua. If you have a heart for seniors and a little spare time, please email ea@acwellington.org.nz. Thanks!

1440 days ago

Porirua police on the move

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Porirua-based police will soon be moving into new premises situated at 19 Heriot Drive Porirua.
Kapiti Mana
Area Commander Inspector Tracey Thompson said the
old Hagley Street station has served the community well since the 1960s, but it is time for a modern station which enables a better service… View more
Porirua-based police will soon be moving into new premises situated at 19 Heriot Drive Porirua.
Kapiti Mana
Area Commander Inspector Tracey Thompson said the
old Hagley Street station has served the community well since the 1960s, but it is time for a modern station which enables a better service to be delivered to our local community.

Staff will move into the new hub over the weekend of 6 December 4 to 6.
The Porirua Police Hub will be operational from Monday 7 December 2020.

From next Saturday December 5 to Sunday 6 December, the front counter (at the old station) will be closed to members of the public for walk-in reports until Monday morning (at the new station).
Aside from the closure of the old station, there will be no noticeable change to local police service levels while the move takes place. Frontline staff will still be responding to emergency calls, conducting reassurance patrols and business as usual.

Ahead of the relocation, a blessing ceremony of the new site will take place next Thursday December 3 with Ngāti Toa Rangatira Iwi and local police.

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