Paremata, Porirua

1461 days ago

We’re moving to house, come have a look!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council staff are moving into the iconic Farmers building on Cuba St.

We’re hosting a community open day to show invited friends, neighbours, and whānau around our new home.

This is an opportunity to be taken around this beautifully renovated building by Greater … View more
Greater Wellington Regional Council staff are moving into the iconic Farmers building on Cuba St.

We’re hosting a community open day to show invited friends, neighbours, and whānau around our new home.

This is an opportunity to be taken around this beautifully renovated building by Greater Wellington councillors and staff.

9-11am on Sunday 15 November at 100 Cuba Street

Please RSVP by Thursday 12 November by emailing TatouRohe@gw.govt.nz with your name to secure your spot.

Kia ora mai, looking forward to meeting you!

1461 days ago

Pauatahanaui School Lamb & Calf

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Fun-n-gala time! Are you keen to plant natives?

Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November and we will swap your weed with a lovely native plant. We will have specimens of pest animals that are threatening our native species and will provide trapping … View more
Fun-n-gala time! Are you keen to plant natives?

Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November and we will swap your weed with a lovely native plant. We will have specimens of pest animals that are threatening our native species and will provide trapping demonstrations. Loads of fun for the kids! We will have a catchment model at our stall to play with to learn about sediment, streams, gullies and wetlands.

Find out how you can improve the health of our waterways in the Pauatahanui area and inlet. Your efforts can boost biodiversity and reduce sediment levels in our streams through erosion control and planting. Staff will be available to offer advice and help find out if your property could get funding assistance. See you there.

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1461 days ago

Fun and Frivolity The Melbourne Cup

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Fun and Frivolity
President Bill extended a very warm vote of thanks to Allan and Barbara (and their helpers) for organising and running the excellent evening to celebrate the running of the Melbourne Cup. The race was exciting although marred by the news that pre-race favourite, Anthony Van Dyck,… View more
Fun and Frivolity
President Bill extended a very warm vote of thanks to Allan and Barbara (and their helpers) for organising and running the excellent evening to celebrate the running of the Melbourne Cup. The race was exciting although marred by the news that pre-race favourite, Anthony Van Dyck, had to be euthanised after tragically sustaining a fractured fetlock during the race.

Pictures often tell the story better than words, so here are a few moments captured during the evening. Apart from the drinking, chatting and watching, Allan did a wonderful job on the Chocolate Wheel.

1462 days ago

Expert care for your vehicle now in Porirua

Brendan Foot Supersite

Brendan Foot Supersite is now servicing all makes and models in Porirua.

Whether it’s a WOF, Service or Repair call us on 04 568 1160 or book online.

We offer Fixed Price servicing from $249.

So get your vehicle serviced now before Christmas and the summer holidays.

We’re at 10 … View more
Brendan Foot Supersite is now servicing all makes and models in Porirua.

Whether it’s a WOF, Service or Repair call us on 04 568 1160 or book online.

We offer Fixed Price servicing from $249.

So get your vehicle serviced now before Christmas and the summer holidays.

We’re at 10 Titahi Bay Road, next to VTNZ and are open from 7.30am to 5.30pm.
Find out more

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1462 days ago

Diwali wishes from Mayor Anita Baker

Abhishek from Aotea

A short message from Porirua's Mayor Anita Baker ahead of this year's Diwali season:
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1463 days ago

Five years since we lost Jerry Collins

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hey Neighbourly folk, Jerry Collins would have been 40 today. One of our greatest All Blacks, he was always fiercely proud of Porirua and the Northern United Rugby Football Club.
What is your favourite memory of Jerry?

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1463 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This should not be too hard this week.
Where is this and why are they are marching?

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1463 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Information for service providers

Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business … View more
Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business easy to find for Neighbours in our Business Directory. To get yourself business ready, follow these steps below:

- Head to our business directory by clicking ‘Businesses’ button at the top of your noticeboard.
- Click ‘Become Premium Business' (you can find this at the categories section).
- Have a browse! You can read all of our info and make a decision on whether your service will be more suited to a Premium Business Profile or a free profile.
- Follow all the steps in the sign-up process and you’re good to go.

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1465 days ago

Porirua’s - Free Food Distribution

Abhishek from Aotea

This Saturday’s free food distribution in Porirua sponsored by Bhargava’s family!

1463 days ago

Regional councillor fights for 'million-dollar' Porirua property

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A scrap is brewing over a piece of “premium” public land in Porirua valued at more than $1 million, with the Porirua City Council up against a consortium led by Greater Wellington Regional councillor Chris Kirk-Burnnand.
He heads a group of five neighbours wanting to buy almost 6000 square … View more
A scrap is brewing over a piece of “premium” public land in Porirua valued at more than $1 million, with the Porirua City Council up against a consortium led by Greater Wellington Regional councillor Chris Kirk-Burnnand.
He heads a group of five neighbours wanting to buy almost 6000 square metres of public land at Motukaraka Point, which has views over Pauatahanui Inlet and backs on to their properties.
The consortium values the property at $180,000 while the council has a valuation of $600,000.
A local real estate agent reckons it is worth over $1 million.

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1464 days ago

Access to popular Tararua tramping areas closed

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Trampers wanting to access popular huts in the northern Tararuas (including Kime Hut, pictured) are likely to face access problems for sometime.
The section of Ōtaki Gorge Road known as Blue Bluff remains unstable and is likely to remain closed for the peak summer period.
As well as a camping … View more
Trampers wanting to access popular huts in the northern Tararuas (including Kime Hut, pictured) are likely to face access problems for sometime.
The section of Ōtaki Gorge Road known as Blue Bluff remains unstable and is likely to remain closed for the peak summer period.
As well as a camping ground, it is also a major entrance point for trampers and hunters accessing the Tararua Forest Park.
The slip, 12km in from SH1, is a major one. Kāpiti Coast District Council Access and Transport Manager Glen O’Connor says expert geotechnical advice is that further slipping could occur at any time, and may be extensive.
Engineers are waiting for the slip to move before deciding what the best long term solution is.
The Department of Conservation is working to find alternative public access to the huts and walks in the forest park and is expected to have options for trampers by summers.

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1464 days ago

Skyrocketing rents push people out of our most expensive city: Porirua

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Porirua’s rents are heading north and are now the most expensive in the country, according to new figures published this week.
The latest Trade Me Rental Price Index showed that prices rose 3 per cent around the country in the year to September, from $495 to $510.
But they went through the roof … View more
Porirua’s rents are heading north and are now the most expensive in the country, according to new figures published this week.
The latest Trade Me Rental Price Index showed that prices rose 3 per cent around the country in the year to September, from $495 to $510.
But they went through the roof in the area covered by the Porirua City Council, from north of Tawa up to Paekakariki.
Trade Me figures showed the median rent in the city rose 25 per cent in the last year, from $500 to $625, making it the most expensive place to rent in the country.

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1464 days ago

Views sought on climate change

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Porirua residents are being asked their views on climate change.
Their climate change strategy ‘Rautaki o te ao Hurihuri’ has been developed in response to the declaration of a climate emergency by Porirua City Council on 26th June 2019. It lists actions that will be taken over the next 3-4 … View more
Porirua residents are being asked their views on climate change.
Their climate change strategy ‘Rautaki o te ao Hurihuri’ has been developed in response to the declaration of a climate emergency by Porirua City Council on 26th June 2019. It lists actions that will be taken over the next 3-4 years.
These actions are intended to support mitigating the effects of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and to prepare the city for the impacts of climate change.
The council is running a survey and wants to know what residents think about climate change.

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1464 days ago

Find savings with SuperGold

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Did you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?

Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.

To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check … View more
Did you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?

Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.

To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check the SuperGold app on your smartphone or tablet.

Find golden opportunities to save today, with SuperGold.
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1467 days ago

Minimum wage, no help and on the ladder at 25: here's how they did it

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now … View more
I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now they're living happily in their Hawke's Bay home.
Have a read and see how they did it, and while you're at it have a listen to our third episode of First Rung, the podcast for first home buyers for a little more inspiration.

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