Plimmerton, Porirua

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2371 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing - it's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our plant of the week in Get Growing is the festive abutilon and we have the latest scientific information on guava moth and what you can do to try and prevent it from affecting your fruit trees. Try sensational Catalonian recipes from Barcelona Cult Recipes and enter to win some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

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2373 days ago

Enter the vibrant world of hospitality

Whitireia New Zealand

Gain the culinary skills to be a great chef or learn to make the perfect coffee. Whitireia offers a range of professional cookery options taught in our on-site training kitchen and restaurants where you’ll create delicious dishes for paying customers. Our training café provides a real-world … View moreGain the culinary skills to be a great chef or learn to make the perfect coffee. Whitireia offers a range of professional cookery options taught in our on-site training kitchen and restaurants where you’ll create delicious dishes for paying customers. Our training café provides a real-world environment for food and beverage training. Find out more

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2373 days ago

Paracord bracelettes

John from Papakowhai

I have started making Paracord bracelettes and now want to start selling them. They will sell from $8 - $12 depending on complexity and type of catch used. If any one is interested please contact me. I can also make to order depending on patern.

Negotiable

2373 days ago

Poll: Five new movies - five chances to win.

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite new release from Stuff Pix and you could win it to watch at your place. With so many movies ready to rent right now, there's something for everyone at Stuff Pix - check them out at stuffpix.co.nz today.

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Five new movies - five chances to win.
  • 42.4% Thor: Ragnarok - Get some action on your couch
    42.4% Complete
  • 11.4% Fifty Shades Freed - Lose yourself
    11.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Join the rebellion
    20.8% Complete
  • 13.2% The Post - Enjoy the drama
    13.2% Complete
  • 12.2% I, Tonya - Beat the competition
    12.2% Complete
1383 votes
2373 days ago

Are you needing a babysitter?

Abbie from Whitby

Are you needing a regular babysitter or even a one off? I’m 17, I’ve been babysitting for a couple of years now. I’m confident with young babies from 6 months through to children the age of 13. I am studying to be a nurse. I have my own car and a clean full drivers license.
I am also … View more
Are you needing a regular babysitter or even a one off? I’m 17, I’ve been babysitting for a couple of years now. I’m confident with young babies from 6 months through to children the age of 13. I am studying to be a nurse. I have my own car and a clean full drivers license.
I am also confident doing over nighters, and morning and evening pick up and drop offs. I also do house sitting or pet sitting.
If you’re needing references or more information please feel free to message me or call me on 02102519462.

Abbie

2373 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te … View more
Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa.
#OtiTeNanekoti #KeiTePaiKoe #ArohaMaiArohaAtu

2374 days ago

Bring a friend for free!

Wellington Home & Garden Show

It’s all about ideas for sustainable living at the Wellington Better Home & Living Show on 25-27 May. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends with over 200 exhibitors with our BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER! Be in to win the ‘Newstalk ZB Show Prize’ valued at $15,000. … View moreIt’s all about ideas for sustainable living at the Wellington Better Home & Living Show on 25-27 May. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends with over 200 exhibitors with our BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER! Be in to win the ‘Newstalk ZB Show Prize’ valued at $15,000. Plus, visit the NEW Springfree Family Zone there’s even a Springfree Trampoline to be won.

Save the date in your diaries; 25 - 27 May 2018
Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 Free
Get your 2 for 1 ticket here!

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2374 days ago

Myrtle rust has been spotted. Have you seen any?

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Porirua City Council said it was only a "matter of time" before the deadly tree fungus myrtle rust was found locally.
The council discovered the fungus on a row of ramarama shrubs on Parumoana St, opposite the Pak 'N Save supermarket earlier this month. Have you seen any around? … View more
Porirua City Council said it was only a "matter of time" before the deadly tree fungus myrtle rust was found locally.
The council discovered the fungus on a row of ramarama shrubs on Parumoana St, opposite the Pak 'N Save supermarket earlier this month. Have you seen any around? How do you think we're doing with efforts to stop its spread? Comments may be used in print unless specified otherwise with NFP.

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2374 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
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2375 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
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2375 days ago

Two 2 seater lounge suites

Mike from Whitby

As new condition. Could be sold seperately but would be a shame to split up the matching suites.

Price: $1,000

2375 days ago

STAND UP COMEDY FUNDRAISER!

Rachel Callinan from Paekakariki Playcentre

**LIVE LAUGHS FOR PAEKAKARIKI PLAYCENTRE**

Live stand up comedy on the Kapiti Coast in support of Paekakariki Playcentre. Come and enjoy a great night of laughs for a great cause.

Featuring top stand up comedy from:
- Li'i Alaimoana, - 2017 Billy T Award nominee
- Patch Lambert - … View more
**LIVE LAUGHS FOR PAEKAKARIKI PLAYCENTRE**

Live stand up comedy on the Kapiti Coast in support of Paekakariki Playcentre. Come and enjoy a great night of laughs for a great cause.

Featuring top stand up comedy from:
- Li'i Alaimoana, - 2017 Billy T Award nominee
- Patch Lambert - 2017 Billy T Award nominee
- Sera Devcich, as seen on 7 Days
- Jim Stanton star of the capital's Comedy Cure and Wellington's Jerome Chandrahasen

MC'd by Paekakariki's favourite Dominatrix, Dominique - with her own vodka fueled advice for parents.

With big thanks to the Humorous Arts Trust for sending us such a star studded line up, this is an ideal show for parents, and people who have parents, Live Laughs is a guaranteed great night out.

Doors open from 6.30pm. Some table seating available, first in first served. Our Playcentre Mama's and Papa's will be serving up platters and nibbles and non-alcoholic mixers ;) So come and fill your belly in preparation for some belly laughs with us!

Door sales available, but best to book early and often! Buy tickets Here: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

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2376 days ago

Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction

The Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction

The Inquiry Panel will soon be in the Wellington region. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with the Panel about what New Zealand can do better and what’s working well.

When: Thursday 17th May, 5pm – 6.30pm
Where: Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua

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The Inquiry Panel will soon be in the Wellington region. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with the Panel about what New Zealand can do better and what’s working well.

When: Thursday 17th May, 5pm – 6.30pm
Where: Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua

Further information www.mentalhealth.inquiry.govt.nz

Submit via:
website: www.mentalhealth.inquiry.govt.nz
Email: mentalhealth@inquiry.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 644678
Post: PO Box 27396, Marion Square, Wellington 6141
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2376 days ago
2376 days ago

Do you have children aged 4-7 years? They'll love this free book!

The Team from Ministry of Education

Oh my Goat! We just finished reading this awesome pick-a-path story that helps children learn the power of kindness. Have a go...

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