Paremata, Porirua

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1820 days ago

Porirua Menzshed News

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

President Euon, of the Rotary Club of Plimmerton, invited Graeme Blick, Allan Nichols and Alistair Woodfield to give a little of the history of Carol's amazing contribution and persistence over the past 5-6 years in getting the Menz Shed off the ground. Graeme presented her with a cheque for … View morePresident Euon, of the Rotary Club of Plimmerton, invited Graeme Blick, Allan Nichols and Alistair Woodfield to give a little of the history of Carol's amazing contribution and persistence over the past 5-6 years in getting the Menz Shed off the ground. Graeme presented her with a cheque for $2,000 as the Club's contribution, together with a Rotary Community Services Award. Carol responded with her thanks and genuine surprise at the honour.

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1821 days ago

Support your local community with My Challenge

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a rewards programme designed to make a difference.

You can earn points, save on fuel with discounts and support your local community by donating your points or discounts.
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1821 days ago

What do you think about the Government's school shake up?

Mandy Te Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Hi neighbours, does the Government's school shake up impact you? On Tuesday, the Education Minister released a review which recommends boards lose power to set zones, an independent panel be set up to handle disputes/suspensions, changes to board of trustees and principals and scrapping the … View moreHi neighbours, does the Government's school shake up impact you? On Tuesday, the Education Minister released a review which recommends boards lose power to set zones, an independent panel be set up to handle disputes/suspensions, changes to board of trustees and principals and scrapping the "decile" system. Do you support these changes? What would you like to see?

1826 days ago

Should the private use of fireworks be banned?

Mandy Te Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Hi neighbours, an antelope at Wellington Zoo recently died from "high levels" of stress and staff believe it was due to fireworks and a recent scrub fire. Staff members are incredibly upset and have expressed their support for banning the private use of fireworks. What do you think? … View moreHi neighbours, an antelope at Wellington Zoo recently died from "high levels" of stress and staff believe it was due to fireworks and a recent scrub fire. Staff members are incredibly upset and have expressed their support for banning the private use of fireworks. What do you think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

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1822 days ago

Coffee Table

Jenny from Titahi Bay

Timber is in good condition.
The formica top is a light cloudy yellow - orange colour with some dark shadings.1250 x 500cm and 450 high.
Transport can be arranged.

Price: $30

1823 days ago

Poll: Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

People rent out baches, rooms in their houses, their garages and car parking spaces, so surely hiring out swimming pools is the next logical step.

A new app lets people hire their private pools by the hour, but it hasn't come to New Zealand - yet.

To read more, click here.

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Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?
  • 28.6% Yes please!
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% No, that's weird.
    71.4% Complete
1561 votes
1823 days ago

Together with New Zealand Police we're shutting the gate on rural crime! 🐮❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Learn more about our new rural crime prevention signs, now available for purchase to the public, on our website: neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz or click the 'Read More' link below. 📰

#safercommunitiestogether

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1823 days ago

Have you had a plant stolen?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nzView more
Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name, your neighbourhood and a quick recap of what was taken and how it happened.

We'd love to hear from you!

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1823 days ago

Poll: Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?

Neighbourly.co.nz

People will have to put up with offensive behaviour from difficult tenants if the government goes ahead with plans to remove the 90-day notice period for evictions. What do you think? Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice? Vote in the poll below.

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Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice?
  • 80.7% Absolutely - I’ve personally dealt with bad neighbours
    80.7% Complete
  • 14% No - tenants could be evicted unfairly
    14% Complete
  • 5.3% I don’t have an opinion
    5.3% Complete
1381 votes
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