Plimmerton, Porirua

1530 days ago

This week’s Kind Neighbour is Ann, nominated by Georgina Hamilton from Takanini.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzy® … View moreHave you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzy® Card AND a shout out in your local paper! Check out last weeks below ⬇️⬇️

"My neighbour Ann, a retired special ed teacher, goes the extra mile for her community. On her neighbourhood walks she notices blocked drains, or dangerous pavements on school routes and spends time phoning the Council to get them fixed. She is part of a local group that petitioned for new school crossings on Takanini School Road. She volunteers at the local school for free maths tuition. She sets a really great example of looking out for her community and makes the world a better place."

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1531 days ago

Let us walk Wellington with your out of town visitors

Darrell from Paremata

Do you have family, friends, or strangers, visiting and not the time to amuse them.
Book them in to walk around the Wellington CBD learning local history and stories.
Take advantage of our two-for-one COVID Level 1 special deal while it’s on.
Visit our website www.walkwellington.org.nz......... … View more
Do you have family, friends, or strangers, visiting and not the time to amuse them.
Book them in to walk around the Wellington CBD learning local history and stories.
Take advantage of our two-for-one COVID Level 1 special deal while it’s on.
Visit our website www.walkwellington.org.nz......... for all you need to know, and to book

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1531 days ago

Art for our soul's sake...

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

How much of your wall space is taken up by art? I barely have any wall space left, myself. Seems like I'm in good company though. We've been covering our walls in art for... oh, only about 44,000 years. More recently, art has become an expression of our personalities, and taste. Take a … View moreHow much of your wall space is taken up by art? I barely have any wall space left, myself. Seems like I'm in good company though. We've been covering our walls in art for... oh, only about 44,000 years. More recently, art has become an expression of our personalities, and taste. Take a look at 6 times art made the room more than just a space to live in...

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1531 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener?

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the… View more
NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today!

Click here and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1533 days ago

Hot air ballooning in Queenstown

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

One of the most scenic hot air balloon flights in the world - among the mountains in Queenstown - has slashed prices by a third to attract Kiwi travellers. Click the link below to read more.

1532 days ago

Gas hob, 900mm: Ilve H39BCV with barbecue grill

Jonathan from Pukerua Bay

ILVE H39BCV gas hob, 90cm, stainless steel finish. One wok burner, one medium hob, two small simmer hobs, Central electric barbecue grill.
About 10 years old, $1500 new; has been in storage. Confirmed the 4 igniters and electric element work fine. I'm not 100% certain but I'm fairly sure… View more
ILVE H39BCV gas hob, 90cm, stainless steel finish. One wok burner, one medium hob, two small simmer hobs, Central electric barbecue grill.
About 10 years old, $1500 new; has been in storage. Confirmed the 4 igniters and electric element work fine. I'm not 100% certain but I'm fairly sure it is set up for street gas supply (i.e. not LPG bottles, which would require a set of different injector parts, available from ILVE). Comes with a bag of scoria stones for the barbecue unit. Medium hob cap and knob handle missing; can be replaced cheaply enough by phoning an ILVE dealer (e.g. Harvey Norman) or a good gasfitter/plumber.

Price: $50

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1532 days ago

Free 3-piece lounge suite

Jonathan from Pukerua Bay

Free 3-piece lounge suite. A two and a three seater sofa, and a chair. Green, corduroy-ish fabric. A bit worn in places but still presentable, would suit a student flat, rumpus room, or a recover project. I really don't want to have to take them to the tip, but I've run out of room :-(

Free

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1532 days ago

July 2020 Residents' Association meeting

Web Secretary from Pukerua Bay Residents' Association

Residents Association meeting 7.30 tonight at the RSA on Wairaka Road. See here for agenda and June minutes.

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1532 days ago

Ekta's - Free Food Distribution in Porirua

Abhishek from Aotea

There will be a weekly Food Distribution in Porirua starting from Saturday, 18 July 2020. Details are in the flyer below.

For those who are keen to help out, feel free to contact us via email to contact-us@ekta.nz. We always need volunteers 😊

Let's do this for the "Most … View more
There will be a weekly Food Distribution in Porirua starting from Saturday, 18 July 2020. Details are in the flyer below.

For those who are keen to help out, feel free to contact us via email to contact-us@ekta.nz. We always need volunteers 😊

Let's do this for the "Most Vulnerable" in our community!

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1532 days ago

DIY with a touch of Marmite

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

I loved chatting with Timaru craftsman Duncan Cottle about his beautiful work on this ceiling rose. He sculpted, molded and cast the whole thing by hand, with just trial and error to guide him. How cool is that? I found it so inspiring. Chatting to him made me want to give it a go myself. I reckon … View moreI loved chatting with Timaru craftsman Duncan Cottle about his beautiful work on this ceiling rose. He sculpted, molded and cast the whole thing by hand, with just trial and error to guide him. How cool is that? I found it so inspiring. Chatting to him made me want to give it a go myself. I reckon I might start with something a little simpler first, however. Those Acanthus leaves look so good... but also quite difficult! Maybe an art deco rose, to match my 30s house? Anyway, I'd love to hear from anyone else whose created something lovely for their homes from scratch. Drop me a line and let me know what DIY magic you've been up to!

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1537 days ago

Poll: Should Kiwis be entitled to more sick leave?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

With Covid-19 still a very real risk, people who are unwell are told to stay home, and to keep any sickly kids home too - but what if you don't have any more sick leave owing?

Most Kiwis are entitled to five days of sick leave a year, but some - often those in lower paid jobs - get less.

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With Covid-19 still a very real risk, people who are unwell are told to stay home, and to keep any sickly kids home too - but what if you don't have any more sick leave owing?

Most Kiwis are entitled to five days of sick leave a year, but some - often those in lower paid jobs - get less.

New Zealand’s minimum sick leave allowance is one of the lowest in the OECD. In Australia they get 10 days, in most European countries it’s even more.

Should Kiwis be entitled to more sick leave?

To read more, click here.

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Should Kiwis be entitled to more sick leave?
  • 59.7% Yes, five days is not enough
    59.7% Complete
  • 14.3% No, I never use mine up anyway
    14.3% Complete
  • 25.9% Entitlement should be assessed on a case-by-case basis
    25.9% Complete
5716 votes
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