Plimmerton, Porirua

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2396 days ago

Has the council got the number of councillors and ward boundaries right?

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

The council is reviewing the way residents are represented, which it has to do every six years.
It wants feedback by Friday, 11 May.
So what would you like to see changed? Or what's going well?
*Please put NFP with your comment if you don't want it potentially used in a news article*

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2396 days ago

Your Career Starts Here!

Premier Hairdressing

Are you interested in a career in the Hair and Beauty industry? Premier Institute of Education has the right course for you. Learn hairdressing, barbering, nails, makeup and skincare or beauty therapy – the choice is yours!

Premier is located in Auckland City and North Shore, Hawkes Bay and … View more
Are you interested in a career in the Hair and Beauty industry? Premier Institute of Education has the right course for you. Learn hairdressing, barbering, nails, makeup and skincare or beauty therapy – the choice is yours!

Premier is located in Auckland City and North Shore, Hawkes Bay and Wellington. FEES FREE available (t’s & c’s apply). Call now and get your career started!

0800 11 99 00 or visit our website.
Find out more!

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2397 days ago

For northern residents

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

We are working on another article about schooling issues in northern Porirua, particularly pressure on primary school rolls.
Are you or your family concerned about this?
Please put NFP with your comment if you'd rather it was not potentially used in a news article.

In case you're … View more
We are working on another article about schooling issues in northern Porirua, particularly pressure on primary school rolls.
Are you or your family concerned about this?
Please put NFP with your comment if you'd rather it was not potentially used in a news article.

In case you're interested, here is an update so far from the Ministry of Education's Deputy Secretary Sector Enablement & Support Katrina Casey.

Community engagement is an important part of our planning and something we do all the time. It’s important that we listen to communities and consider their views alongside other information- like existing schools and population projections.

We recently completed two rounds of community engagement with the Northern Porirua community and have been grateful for the feedback they’ve given us. They’ve told us they would like us to consider a new year 1 – 8 primary school located in or near the Aotea development.

We’re now reviewing all available information, including the most up-to-date demographic information for the Northern Porirua area before any final decisions are made. At the same time we are working with local schools to support them to manage their rolls.

Papakowhai School’s Board of Trustees has indicated they need to reduce the size of their school’s home zone to manage the numbers of students at the school. They’re currently consulting with their community about reducing their zone by excluding parts of the northern, eastern and southern boundaries of their current zone. Any areas removed from Papakowhai’s home zone will still be zoned for other schools. The area around Ascot Park and Aotea, for example is also zoned for Rangikura School.

Aotea College is not changing its home zone. It is however going through a significant redevelopment as a result of our around $20 million dollar investment which will provide the community with a modern, fit-for-purpose secondary school.

We’re hoping to go back out to the Northern Porirua community within the next term to update them on next steps.

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2399 days ago

Fold out couch

Gareth from Whitby

Fold out couch, a couple of minor stains
and small tear but otherwise in good condition works really. We have upgraded now m.

Price: $50

2400 days ago

Whitireia Park planting

Robyn from Titahi Bay

Sunday 6 May 2018
Meet us for our first planting day of 2018


We're planting to create habitat and food sources for native lizards and butterflies and a seed source for natural regeneration of the escarpment.

9am until 11am (approx)
All are welcome! Many hands make the work light.

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Sunday 6 May 2018
Meet us for our first planting day of 2018


We're planting to create habitat and food sources for native lizards and butterflies and a seed source for natural regeneration of the escarpment.

9am until 11am (approx)
All are welcome! Many hands make the work light.

Location: Park at the carpark at the top of the hill
What to wear: Multiple layers of clothing as this area is very exposed, good working shoes, gardening gloves

Equipment: Grubber, spade

*Note: we supply some spades, but any you can bring will be helpful

2403 days ago

Do we need another dog park?

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

Porirua City Council has asked residents if they want another dog park as part of its Long Term Plan consultations. Plimmerton, Papakowhai and Takapuwahia all have potential spots. The council is already building one at Ascot Park, which will be ready by June.
So what do you think about the idea? … View more
Porirua City Council has asked residents if they want another dog park as part of its Long Term Plan consultations. Plimmerton, Papakowhai and Takapuwahia all have potential spots. The council is already building one at Ascot Park, which will be ready by June.
So what do you think about the idea? And should it be paid for by dog registration fees perhaps?
*Please put NFP with your comment if you don't want it potentially printed in a news article*

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2400 days ago

Looking for builder

Erica from Whitby

Looking urgently for builder to fix and repair ceiling leak.

2401 days ago

FREE term of Waterbabies lessons

Kate from Paremata

Do you know someone who has had a baby? Have they heard about the amazing Waterbabies learn to swim program?

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I am currently offering a FREE TERM of Waterbabies lessons to anyone who has an insurance review (Life, Income Protection, Trauma, Medical) with me. Win - win … View more
Do you know someone who has had a baby? Have they heard about the amazing Waterbabies learn to swim program?

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I am currently offering a FREE TERM of Waterbabies lessons to anyone who has an insurance review (Life, Income Protection, Trauma, Medical) with me. Win - win for you or them! We look over your current policies and see where there are gaps, where I can save you money and where I can get you better cover. No obligation and free of charge.


Contact me: kate@parka.co.nz

2404 days ago

Have you heard? Benny the beagle is home safe!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Wellington,
Did you know Benny has been found safe? He was miraculously found alive after spending nine days lost during a storm. About 1000 searchers and a helicopter were used in the search. To read more, click here.

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2401 days ago

Anzac Day events in Wellington

Ministry for Culture & Heritage

To commemorate Anzac Day there are a number of events in Wellington that are open to the public:

- 6am Dawn Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- 9am Citizen’s Wreath Laying at the Cenotaph, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
- 11am National Commemoration Service at Pukeahu … View more
To commemorate Anzac Day there are a number of events in Wellington that are open to the public:

- 6am Dawn Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- 9am Citizen’s Wreath Laying at the Cenotaph, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
- 11am National Commemoration Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- 2.30pm Atatürk Service at Atatürk Memorial Park, Tarakena Bay

The Last Post Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park will conclude the day’s activities at 5pm.

For more information visit mch.govt.nz/anzac-day
Find out more!

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2401 days ago

Art workshop Mana Arts Society

Carolina from Plimmerton

19 May 10 AM to 3 PM
Pauline Hailwood “Ink Lines and Textured Paper"
One day workshop; will work on prepared textured paper with watercolour and ink pens to produce a brief impression of the subject. Demonstrations will include buildings and floral themes.

Members $35 Non-members $60
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19 May 10 AM to 3 PM
Pauline Hailwood “Ink Lines and Textured Paper"
One day workshop; will work on prepared textured paper with watercolour and ink pens to produce a brief impression of the subject. Demonstrations will include buildings and floral themes.

Members $35 Non-members $60
Book lindsayblakeley@xtra.co.nz

Refer to our website www.manaarts.weebly.com... or our
Facebook page Mana Arts Society for details

2403 days ago

Bilingual Sessions at Paekākāriki Playcentre

Rachel Callinan from Paekakariki Playcentre

Kia ora Kapiti!
Did you know Paekākāriki Playcentre offers a bilingual session on a Friday/Rāmere?
Especially if, (like me!) you are just starting to learn Te Reo from scratch, it's an awesome and supportive (and fun!) environment for you and your tamariki to give it a crack!

We … View more
Kia ora Kapiti!
Did you know Paekākāriki Playcentre offers a bilingual session on a Friday/Rāmere?
Especially if, (like me!) you are just starting to learn Te Reo from scratch, it's an awesome and supportive (and fun!) environment for you and your tamariki to give it a crack!

We have the amazing Aimee Porteners on site every Rāmere, she is our Kaiarahi Maoritanga, (our teacher of Maori culture, practices and beliefs) and each week she provides us with tools to help us with our language and engaging with our tamariki.

Even if you belong to a different Playcentre, you're more than welcome to attend our Friday sessions as well!

It's a really brilliant resource to have right here in our neighbourhood, so whether you are fluent and want to practice your Reo, or you're a beginner, or you just want to come and play on Fridays, then come and check us out! If you have any questions, drop us a line at Paekakariki@playcentre.org.nz

And here's a little something to get you started ..Ka rawe! ;)

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2403 days ago

Poll: Should we commit to upgrading the Wairarapa trains in the next five years?

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We’ve identified in the next decade the Wairarapa trains need upgrading. We’re proposing investing $33 million to this work in the next ten years. We want to know whether you think we should commit to this work in the next five years or delay this work until after 2022.

Should we commit to … View more
We’ve identified in the next decade the Wairarapa trains need upgrading. We’re proposing investing $33 million to this work in the next ten years. We want to know whether you think we should commit to this work in the next five years or delay this work until after 2022.

Should we commit to upgrading the Wairarapa trains in the next five years?

Have your say on our Ten-year Plan, consultation closes Sunday April 29, visit www.whatmatters.co.nz...

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Should we commit to upgrading the Wairarapa trains in the next five years?
  • 84.9% Yes, let's do this work ASAP
    84.9% Complete
  • 15.1% No, it's not top priority
    15.1% Complete
285 votes
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