Paremata, Porirua

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2002 days ago

Who said storage can't be beautiful?

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Floating shelves are a clever way to add flair to your walls, without taking up too much real estate.

Here’s a simple way to bring them into your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project … View more
Floating shelves are a clever way to add flair to your walls, without taking up too much real estate.

Here’s a simple way to bring them into your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2002 days ago

#PinkShirtDay

The Team from Wellington Water

It’s a sea of pink here at Wellington Water as we celebrate diversity and stand up against bullying for #PinkShirtDay💟
We held a fundraising morning tea/bake off this morning, with a lot of sweet treats for everyone to choose from. A huge thanks goes out to those who brought in something for … View more
It’s a sea of pink here at Wellington Water as we celebrate diversity and stand up against bullying for #PinkShirtDay💟
We held a fundraising morning tea/bake off this morning, with a lot of sweet treats for everyone to choose from. A huge thanks goes out to those who brought in something for the morning tea 🍰 great effort team.

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora!

2002 days ago

Looking for a new home?

Deadline Sale - Buyer Enquiry Over $620,000 (if not sold prior)

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2003 days ago

What do you think of today's transport announcement?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

A $6.4 billion plan to fix Wellington's traffic congestion problems has been announced.
The proposal, which will be subject to public consultation, includes about $2.2b for a rapid transit system from the Wellington Railway Station, through Newtown to the airport.
While the type of technology … View more
A $6.4 billion plan to fix Wellington's traffic congestion problems has been announced.
The proposal, which will be subject to public consultation, includes about $2.2b for a rapid transit system from the Wellington Railway Station, through Newtown to the airport.
While the type of technology was not yet decided, there will be a second Mt Victoria Tunnel built.
We want to know what you think: How will it affect you? Are you happy for your regional rates to go toward the project?
Please let us know your opinion and remember to mark your post NFP if you don't want it used in print.

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2003 days ago

The Circle of Courage

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Last night’s speaker was educator Lloyd Martin of Titahi Bay, who has spent many years helping disaffected students in Porirua.

In an interactive presentation, Lloyd had us contemplating events from our own childhoods, and their long-term effects.

He introduced us to the idea of responding … View more
Last night’s speaker was educator Lloyd Martin of Titahi Bay, who has spent many years helping disaffected students in Porirua.

In an interactive presentation, Lloyd had us contemplating events from our own childhoods, and their long-term effects.

He introduced us to the idea of responding to needs, rather than reacting to problems.

A modern tool for engaging with young people is the Circle of Courage, which crystalises their needs under four headings: Belonging, Mastery, Independence and Generosity. If one (or more) of these needs is not met, there will be problems.

The young need to feel a sense of belonging to a group, hopefully one which acts in a positive way. The group could be family, a club or sports team.

Mastery of a skill is a positive process which helps grow self-esteem. The young are hard-wired to learn from their elders and react well to being told they are good at something.

Independence might seem to be in tension with belonging, but young people need the opportunity to make decisions and take responsibility. Lloyd regretted the modern tendency to de-risk and overprotect the young.

Generosity, regard for the needs of others, is a more difficult concept but is a predictor of resilience- the ability to meet the problems and tragedies which life invariably brings.

Lloyd’s presentation, with its examples and insights, struck a strong chord with our members and led to lively questioning and an enthusiastic vote of thanks.

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2005 days ago

Poll: Will you bring your own re-usable containers to the supermarket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has announced that in the North Island it will now be allowing customers to bring re-useable containers for use in staffed areas like seafood, bakery, delicatessen, and butchery areas.

To read more, click here.

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Will you bring your own re-usable containers to the supermarket?
  • 60.1% Yes!
    60.1% Complete
  • 39.9% No.
    39.9% Complete
2889 votes
2004 days ago

We want to talk to you!

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

We're seeking both a family with teenage children, and a retired couple to be featured in the paper..we're running pieces featuring Kiwi families acting as our 'Budget testers'. We'll ask our volunteers a series of questions about their current situation: what they hope to… View moreWe're seeking both a family with teenage children, and a retired couple to be featured in the paper..we're running pieces featuring Kiwi families acting as our 'Budget testers'. We'll ask our volunteers a series of questions about their current situation: what they hope to get from Budget 2019, whether they would have supported a Capital Gains Tax, how fair they think NZ society is, etc, and then run the responses in the paper. Then, on Budget day, we will come back to them for their reaction to the details. They'd need to be happy to be photographed.If this is you or someone you know please get in touch either through Neighbourly or at virginia.fallon@stuff.co.nz

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