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What do you think about this Porirua Adventure Park?

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

Detailed plans for a proposed $32 million adventure park in the hills west of Porirua are being put to the public as the company seeks permission to start building. The year-long construction on the park is aimed to start early next year so opening day could potentially be in early-2020.

Public … View moreDetailed plans for a proposed $32 million adventure park in the hills west of Porirua are being put to the public as the company seeks permission to start building. The year-long construction on the park is aimed to start early next year so opening day could potentially be in early-2020.

Public submissions to Porirua City Council are open till October 31, and submissions to the Department of Conservation till October 19. The proposed Porirua Adventure Park will add to the number of existing mountain bike trails and feature a $12 million gondola, zip line, hiking trails, a surf pool, and a cafe at each of the base and top gondola stations. It is estimated to boost Porirua's GDP by $9.6m a year and create about 171 jobs in the Wellington area.

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Get ready for a fun-filled day for the entire family tomorrow at the Emergency Services Expo here in Wellington!

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Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

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Bus replacementing trains, next Wednesday 10 October, 11am - 3pm

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Buses will be replacing all midday trains services (apart from the Wairarapa line) next Wednesday 10 October, 11am - 3pm so staff can attend a union ratification meeting.

The ticket offices at Paraparaumu, Porirua, Petone and Upper Hutt will be closed during this time, however you can still … View moreBuses will be replacing all midday trains services (apart from the Wairarapa line) next Wednesday 10 October, 11am - 3pm so staff can attend a union ratification meeting.

The ticket offices at Paraparaumu, Porirua, Petone and Upper Hutt will be closed during this time, however you can still purchase a ticket on board with cash.

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