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.

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2634 days ago

Burning flame at Pauahatanui

John from Paremata

Does anyone know what this is? Have we found oil?

2633 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi there neighbours, hope you're taking part! Here's the link.

2633 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count: in pictures

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Most of us will never get THIS upclose with those buzzy pollinators, so we thought you might enjoy this gallery.

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2633 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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2634 days ago

Kickstart your restoration project in Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour Catchment

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We’re looking for passionate conservation groups to apply for the Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour Catchment Restoration Fund which supports groups to restore native plants and improve the local ecology for up to three years.

Apply now and kickstart your restoration project: bit.ly...

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2634 days ago

Don't miss Delaney Davidson at Wellington Museum

Wellington Museum

Singer-Songwriter. Noir protagonist. Outlaw phantom. Don’t miss Delaney Davidson, one of the most distinctive figures in the NZ music landscape. Known for his hypnotic and original ‘One Man and his Ghost Orchestra’ show, his compelling live performances present jarring yet beautiful songs … View moreSinger-Songwriter. Noir protagonist. Outlaw phantom. Don’t miss Delaney Davidson, one of the most distinctive figures in the NZ music landscape. Known for his hypnotic and original ‘One Man and his Ghost Orchestra’ show, his compelling live performances present jarring yet beautiful songs which command the shadowy musical world of ‘Country-Noir’ and ‘Gothic Americana’.

WHEN: Thursday 7 September at 8pm
WHERE: Wellington Museum
PRICE: Entry by koha
Learn more

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2635 days ago

Is it all falling at our feet?

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Bet you didn't know that the council is aware of 48 large slips since the earthquake and flooding last November, which have cost it $3.2 million in capital expenditure and $540,000 in operating expenditure to clean and repair.

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2634 days ago

Bring a pest to school day: Biosecurity talks traps with enthusiastic students

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our biosecurity officers do a lot more then just protect our native environment. They are out there talking to the backyard protectors of tomorrow! Two of our team recently visited Plateau School where they talked pests, predators and what happens when you put a banana in a trap...

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2634 days ago

Disabled preschoolers waiting months for first Early Intervention Service appointment

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Has your family or kindy also been waiting ages to get special assistance for a pre-schooler? Please get in touch for another article: jared.nicoll@fairfaxmedia.co.nz 237 8118

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2636 days ago

Colonial Knob Spring Challenge

Beni Neighbourly Lead from Ranui

Hello neighbours😅

We are starting another 12week walking challenge next week and would like to extend an invitation to all & any neighbours who would dare to give this challenge a go! It's fun & free.
Do it for you or your family, prove to others you can do it as many have failed.
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Hello neighbours😅

We are starting another 12week walking challenge next week and would like to extend an invitation to all & any neighbours who would dare to give this challenge a go! It's fun & free.
Do it for you or your family, prove to others you can do it as many have failed.

All you have to do is go up the colonial knob walk way once per week for 12weeks!
Get a selfie at the lookout and post it on our group page 'Rangituhi-Colonial Knob Warriors every walk you do.

Starts: Monday 4th September
Ends: Sunday 26th November

What is it all for? It's all about promoting healthy living & excersize in our neighbourhoods. It's FREE & it's fun.

How do I join? Join over 100 other members in the rangituhi colonial knob warriors group in the group section & then start walking!😅

All the best.

2635 days ago

Fancy a walk?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

The Kapi-Mana News team has signed up to Steptember - we've pledged to each walk 10,000 steps a day while we raise money for Cerebral Palsy.
I'm going to take a 30 minute walk every day during September and would love a Porirua local to join me each time.
If you have a story, an … View more
The Kapi-Mana News team has signed up to Steptember - we've pledged to each walk 10,000 steps a day while we raise money for Cerebral Palsy.
I'm going to take a 30 minute walk every day during September and would love a Porirua local to join me each time.
If you have a story, an interesting tale or a project you want to tell us about, join me on a brisk walk and let's chat.
As long as you're fine with me writing about our conversation then I'd love to hear from you!
Message me here or email virginia.fallon@fairfaxmedia.co.nz and lets make a date.

2635 days ago

Volunteers are wunderbar

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

So many big events need volunteers. Do you think it's as simple as some people make time to help, others make excuses?

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2636 days ago

Winter Bazaar on now!

Mary Potter Hospice

Come and Shop yourself Silly at the Mary Potter Hospice Shops Winter Bazaar now on! It’s full of trinkets and treasures for the whole family. We have 8 Hospice Shops across Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti. Check out your nearest location here. Learn more

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2641 days ago

Poll: Do you have a landline phone?

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

We're doing a story on landline phones: who still has them? Are they extinct technology or still an important part of life?
We'd love you to take our wee poll and comment if you like!
[Remember to mark your comment NFP if you don't want it appearing in print]

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Do you have a landline phone?
  • 74.4% I have a landline phone in my house
    74.4% Complete
  • 25.6% I do not have a landline phone in my house
    25.6% Complete
223 votes
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