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It's that time of year - we all get a little nostalgic for Christmas' past. My grandad wasn't exactly the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, but he sure wanted it over and done with. Would love to hear your reminisces.
This should not be too much of a mystery! Who is this and what are your memories of him?
Hopefully this lovely picture will give you something to smile about on Christmas day. The proud dad is Gareth Ashurst.
"This is Sam, our nine weeks old, rescue kitten now living in Waikanae.
Kittens are supposed to sleep for 18 to 20 hours a day....I think Sam needs a new clock as he never … View moreHopefully this lovely picture will give you something to smile about on Christmas day. The proud dad is Gareth Ashurst.
"This is Sam, our nine weeks old, rescue kitten now living in Waikanae.
Kittens are supposed to sleep for 18 to 20 hours a day....I think Sam needs a new clock as he never sleeps anywhere close to this and seems to spends all day running round at top speed!"
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Tatiana was a really timid girl who has really come out of her shell since finding a new home courtesy of the SPCA.
"You might be as shocked and as surprised as I am to know how well Tatiana is doing already. She's out of her box most of the time and is now running to me when I call her … View moreTatiana was a really timid girl who has really come out of her shell since finding a new home courtesy of the SPCA.
"You might be as shocked and as surprised as I am to know how well Tatiana is doing already. She's out of her box most of the time and is now running to me when I call her for lots of headbutts and head rubs. She's very chatty and is becoming comfortable walking around, exploring the house, and sitting on the windowsills and watching the world already. I chose the right cat, she's quite a character and is actually quite a brave, young lady."
Another beautiful pic from Louise Thomas.
"So cool to see a bellbird (Anthornis melanura), aka korimako, today. I can't remember the last one I saw - possibly around Christmas time, when I snapped one in red mistletoe at Mt Ruapehu. My daughter actually spotted this guy. "Mum, look, … View moreAnother beautiful pic from Louise Thomas.
"So cool to see a bellbird (Anthornis melanura), aka korimako, today. I can't remember the last one I saw - possibly around Christmas time, when I snapped one in red mistletoe at Mt Ruapehu. My daughter actually spotted this guy. "Mum, look, what's that bird that looks like an almost ripe avocado with a beak."
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The NZ Compare People’s Choice Awards will go to a NZ Internet Provider and a NZ Power Provider, who have achieved success based on those that matter most to them, their community, stakeholders, staff and customers. These awards are in the hands of the public, that’s YOU!
Online voting closes … View moreThe NZ Compare People’s Choice Awards will go to a NZ Internet Provider and a NZ Power Provider, who have achieved success based on those that matter most to them, their community, stakeholders, staff and customers. These awards are in the hands of the public, that’s YOU!
Online voting closes 4th February 2022. Over 4,000 votes already in!
It’s quick and painless, vote today for your favourite Broadband and Power Provider to help them win the People’s Choice Award for 2021!
The Hutt Valley has become the sixth region to achieve a full vaccination rate of 90 per cent.
Ministry of Health figures show the milestone was achieved on Monday, with the Hutt Valley District Health board joining the Auckland, Waitematā, Capital & Coast, Canterbury and Southern DHBs that … View moreThe Hutt Valley has become the sixth region to achieve a full vaccination rate of 90 per cent.
Ministry of Health figures show the milestone was achieved on Monday, with the Hutt Valley District Health board joining the Auckland, Waitematā, Capital & Coast, Canterbury and Southern DHBs that have also reached the mark.
While the overall population in the valley has reached the Government target, Māori and Pasifika uptake is behind at 78 and 84 per cent, respectively. The proportion of partially vaccinated people in those populations are 89 per cent for Māori and 92 per cent for Pasifika.
A lot of waste is generated in the holiday season. We all want to make sure as much as possible is recycled to reduce the amount of rubbish - so it's important that we're putting only the right things into recycling bins.
Items like wrapping paper, Christmas decorations, soft … View moreA lot of waste is generated in the holiday season. We all want to make sure as much as possible is recycled to reduce the amount of rubbish - so it's important that we're putting only the right things into recycling bins.
Items like wrapping paper, Christmas decorations, soft plastics, nappies and electronic goods can't go in your recycling bin. When these contaminate a truck load, the whole lot then ends up in the landfill.
If you have lots of recycling, please use the Council Bulk Recycling Facility at the end of Broken Hill Rd.
You can check what can be recycled on the Council website: poriruacity.govt.nz/recycling
• There will be no changes to household rubbish and recycling Council collections over the holiday period.
• The recycling facility at Broken Hill Rd will be closed 25-28 December and 1-4 January
• Council rubbish bags can still be bought at most supermarkets and dairies
For more information visit poriruacity.govt.nz/recycling email enquiries@poriruacity.govt.nz or call 04 237 5089.
Want to win a $300 Paremata Auto Services voucher?
Come by the workshop during January and let us put one of these stickers (picture below) on the back of your vehicle. You don’t need to be an existing customer or spend any money; anyone can take part! Competition details are on our website … View moreWant to win a $300 Paremata Auto Services voucher?
Come by the workshop during January and let us put one of these stickers (picture below) on the back of your vehicle. You don’t need to be an existing customer or spend any money; anyone can take part! Competition details are on our website www.paremataautoservices.co.nz...
We are located at 4 Ulric Street, Plimmerton. Turn left at the roundabout just past Palmers Garden Centre.
Administration Building:
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 2pm
Mon 27 December – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Pātaka Art + Museum
Monday 21 – Thursday 23 December 10am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 10am to … View moreAdministration Building:
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 2pm
Mon 27 December – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Pātaka Art + Museum
Monday 21 – Thursday 23 December 10am to 5pm
Friday 24 December 10am to 2pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 10am to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
City Centre Library
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 9.30am to 5.30pm
Friday 24 December 9.30am to 2pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 9.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Pukerua Bay Library
Friday 24 December – Mon 10 January CLOSED
Tuesday 11 January Normal hours resume
Cannons Creek Library
Friday 24 December – Sun 9 January CLOSED
Monday 10 January Normal hours resume
Titahi Bay Library
Friday 24 December 10am to 1pm
Saturday 25 December – Sun 9 January CLOSED
Monday 10 January Normal hours resume
Whitby Library Friday
24 December 10.30am to 12pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Thursday 30 December 1pm to 5pm
Friday 31 December 10.30am to 12pm & 1pm to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Refuse/recycling collection
Mon 20 December – Friday 7 January Normal Collection
Spicer Landfill
Monday 21 – Friday 24 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 25 December CLOSED
Sunday 26 – Tuesday 28 December 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Bulk recycling station at Spicer Landfill
Monday 21 – Friday 24 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 December 7am to 5pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Depot
Mon 20 – Thursday 23 December 7.30am to 4pm
Friday 24 December 7.30am to 2pm
Sat 25 December – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED. EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY PH 04 237 5089
Wednesday 5 January Normal hours resume
Te Rauparaha Arena
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 5.30am to 9pm
Friday 24 December – Friday 7 January CLOSED
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume
Arena Aquatics
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 5.30am to 9pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 25 December CLOSED
Sunday 26 – 31 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 1 January CLOSED
Sunday 2 – Friday 7 January 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume
Arena Fitness
Monday 20 – Thursday 23 December 5.30am to 9pm
Friday 24 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 25 December CLOSED
Sunday 26 – 31 December 8am to 5pm
Saturday 1 January CLOSED
Sunday 2 – Friday 7 January 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume
Cannons Creek Pool
Friday 24 December 10am to 4pm
Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 December CLOSED
Wednesday 29 – 31 December 10am to 4pm
Saturday 1 – Tuesday 4 January CLOSED
Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 January 10am to 4pm
Saturday 8 January Normal hours resume Arena
Fitness Centre
Thursday 24 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 25 December CLOSED
Saturday 26 – Thursday 31 December 8am to 5pm
Friday 1 January CLOSED
Saturday 2 – Sunday 11 January 8am to 5pm
Monday 12 January Normal hours resume
Cannons Creek Pool
Thursday 24 December 10am to 4pm
Friday 25 & Saturday 26 December CLOSED
Sunday 27 – Thursday 31 December 10am to 4pm
Friday 1 & Saturday 2 January CLOSED
Sunday 3 January 10am to 4pm
Monday 4 January Normal hours resume
From Mayor Anita Baker
When the curtains finally closed on 2020, I think many of us hoped and expected that the trauma of that year would be little more than a speck in the rear vision mirror by this time.
With vaccines on the horizon, it was reasonable to expect something other than the … View moreFrom Mayor Anita Baker
When the curtains finally closed on 2020, I think many of us hoped and expected that the trauma of that year would be little more than a speck in the rear vision mirror by this time.
With vaccines on the horizon, it was reasonable to expect something other than the Covid-19 pandemic would be the main subject of the 2021/2022 summer barbecue chatter. Sadly it was not to be, as the Delta variant significantly increased the threat level, forcing more lockdowns, mandates and restrictions.
The Wellington region got off lightly compared to Auckland, Waikato and the Far North, but we still lived in a state of perpetual anxiety that the virus would find its way here before enough of us were fully vaccinated.
In last year’s final column, I singled out frontline health and essential services workers for their sterling efforts, as well as the many volunteers across Porirua who reached out to help their neighbours and the wider community. The same goes for 2021, with many of those same people working through exhaustion along the way. Many thanks to them.
As you may be aware, Porirua and Hutt City embarked on a race to a 90% vaccination rate. It’s my sad duty to report that the Hutt beat us to the post, although the competition helped inspire a number of innovative grassroots approaches that lifted the rate in both cities.
The competition also involved a bet between Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry and myself – the loser would have to sing in public, not something Campbell or I are noted for, or remotely comfortable doing. Thankfully, a number of my Council colleagues joined in the effort, and some of you may have had the misfortune of hearing the end product. Adele faces no threat from us, but it was all in good fun.
Another consequence of this long pandemic is that many people are feeling understandably frustrated. In some cases, this is translating into anger, mistrust and resentment, often directed at public institutions and, in very personal ways, at elected officials. I think it’s really important for local democracy that we keep this in check.
As my colleague Euon Murrell wrote earlier this year: “Once you assume the worst of everyone you disagree with, you have stopped listening. Compromise becomes impossible, and bitterness will keep growing on all sides”. That’s not the climate we want in the lead up to next year’s local body elections because it will cause a lot of people to just opt out of voting altogether, and discourage people from putting their hand up to stand for election.
Despite these stressful times, the city is in good shape. For the most part, local Porirua businesses have survived and thrived. Other indicators like unemployment are also heading in the right direction. Suburban shopping centres are performing strongly and local business start-ups are on the rise. This latter indicator tells me that many people used the lockdowns as a chance to reimagine their career paths, opting to ditch the daily commute in favour of working from, or closer to, home. The days of so-called dormant suburbs are numbered, and this trend promises even more vibrant neighbourhoods
I’d like to extend thanks to my Council colleagues, who have worked in a constructive and collegial way again the year. Thanks also to our hard-working and dedicated Council staff and contractors right throughout the organisation.
Finally, I hope you and your family have an enjoyable festive season and a restful start to the New Year.
Please note our Administration Building opening hours
20–23 December 8am to 5pm
24 December 8am to 2pm
27 Dec – 4 Jan CLOSED
5 January Normal hours resume
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Visit: poriruacity.govt.nz
Call: (04) 237 5089
We are starting to downsize, and are starting with some collectibles. There are about 32 of these vinyls. All in excellent condition. Most printed in USA, as I had an account over there and by having new releases air posted over I had the record sometimes months before it was released in NZ.
I … View moreWe are starting to downsize, and are starting with some collectibles. There are about 32 of these vinyls. All in excellent condition. Most printed in USA, as I had an account over there and by having new releases air posted over I had the record sometimes months before it was released in NZ.
I see some record shops are selling some of these between $200. AND $25. I don’t want the eyes picked out so am selling as one lot for say $500.00. Paremata Area. ronpyne@hotmaill.com
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