Plimmerton, Porirua

2118 days ago

Table & Bar settings for Christmas

If you have the family coming for Christmas and need a bigger table - pop in and check out options at Big Mac Slabs Furniture on the roundabout at Plimmerton. There are table settings for $2,150.
www.bigmacslabs.co.nz...

Negotiable

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities. Give here

2119 days ago

Poll: Pushing our plastic problem offshore is wrong

David from Judgeford - Pauatahanui

Hi,
We all try to do our best with recycling, especially when it comes to plastics. But there's been a lot of comments recently about the damage that's being done in Malaysia and Indonesia by imported plastics just being dumped or burned.
Porirua City Council exports all plastic recycling… View moreHi,
We all try to do our best with recycling, especially when it comes to plastics. But there's been a lot of comments recently about the damage that's being done in Malaysia and Indonesia by imported plastics just being dumped or burned.
Porirua City Council exports all plastic recycling to Malaysia and Indonesia. We recycle cardboard, aluminium and glass in NZ.
I don't want to be responsible for ruining lives and ecosystems in another country so I am asking our local MP, Chris Faafoi, what plans the government has to recycle our plastic in our country.
What do you think?

Pushing our plastic problem offshore is wrong

2.3% It's OK to send it offshore 'cos it's the cheapest option

2.3% Complete
97.7% NZ should take a lead and build our own plastics recycling capability

97.7% Complete

44 votes

2119 days ago

Are you catching a Christmas flight?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View moreHi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.

Wellington Zoo Chimp Park Grand Opening

Wellington Zoo

Join us at the Zoo for the grand reveal of the Chimpanzee habitat upgrade on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December. Working with habitat design experts, we’ve incorporated more climbing structures, hammocks and ropes than ever! These features aim to improve the Chimps wellbeing and encourage natural… View moreJoin us at the Zoo for the grand reveal of the Chimpanzee habitat upgrade on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December. Working with habitat design experts, we’ve incorporated more climbing structures, hammocks and ropes than ever! These features aim to improve the Chimps wellbeing and encourage natural behaviours through environmental complexity.

There’s also a new immersive glass viewing area to help people connect with the Chimps and a new children’s playground, inspired by Chimps and how they play. Come to hang with the Chimps at Wellington Zoo for the grand opening of the Chimp Park and learn how you can make a difference to Chimpanzees in the wild.

Wellingtonzoo.com Find out more!

2122 days ago

Decking: 140x36 needed

Sean from Paekakariki

Hey Neighbours, I’ve been building a recycled deck and I’ve fallen short on these odd sized decking boards. If anyone has any pieces lying around,please let me know and I’ll come grab them. I need about 28 metres. Much appreciated.