Plimmerton, Porirua

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686 days ago

Keep Summer Rolling in Kāpiti

Kapiti Coast NZ

Looking to extend summer? We’ve been holding on to it for you, here on the Kāpiti Coast.

Those feel-good vibes can be found everywhere - from the 40km of sandy beaches stretching from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki, to the lush flora and fauna found in plentiful pockets of untouched nature. … View more
Looking to extend summer? We’ve been holding on to it for you, here on the Kāpiti Coast.

Those feel-good vibes can be found everywhere - from the 40km of sandy beaches stretching from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki, to the lush flora and fauna found in plentiful pockets of untouched nature. You’ll be greeted with a quintessential relaxed coastal atmosphere with a microclimate that everyone talks about.

Just 40 Minutes from Wellington, plan your visit, choose your pace and keep the good times rolling.
Find out more

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688 days ago

Poll: Are you happy with your local council?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be … View more
With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be used in the We Say You Say column, include NFP in your comment.

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Are you happy with your local council?
  • 7.6% Yes, we are really lucky with our local council
    7.6% Complete
  • 22.7% Yes, I'm fairly happy with my local council
    22.7% Complete
  • 59% No, I'm really unhappy with my local council
    59% Complete
  • 10.7% I'm indifferent
    10.7% Complete
2406 votes
687 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our February issue of our Seniors Newsletter is out now. In this issue we're keeping you in the know how on copper withdrawal and how that may affect you, plus lots more.

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688 days ago

NgatiToa Social Badminton Club

Jon from Whitby

Keen to dust off your racquet 🎾 or always wanted to play, join us every Monday night starting from the 6th March, 7:30-9:00pm at NgatiToa Domain Hall for a fun hit around. All ages and abilities welcome just bring non marking shoes and your trusty racquet. Casual drop ins welcome, $8/night.

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Keen to dust off your racquet 🎾 or always wanted to play, join us every Monday night starting from the 6th March, 7:30-9:00pm at NgatiToa Domain Hall for a fun hit around. All ages and abilities welcome just bring non marking shoes and your trusty racquet. Casual drop ins welcome, $8/night.

For more info contact Jon on 021754218.

691 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
Learn more

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691 days ago

Garage Sale

Lemau from Ascot Park

Clothing
Jackets, Dresses, Shirts, Pants long and short, shoes for kids and adults
Bedding’s, sheets, blankets and fitted sheets, duvet covers
Glass dining table, chairs and bar stools
Kitchen items
Rugby boots for free of all ages
Phone number 02102719531
Call or txt for address

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692 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
Listen now

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692 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
695 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
695 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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695 days ago

Aotea College

Sue from Ascot Park

Am looking for: (on behalf of)
boys shorts size 14
girls blouse size 14
0274146779

696 days ago

Porirua’s Waitangi Day promises something for everyone

Porirua City Council

Porirua has a Waitangi Day full of celebration and music planned, with Rob Ruha performing at the event on 6 February, which runs from 12-5pm.

The main stage will be MC’d by Russell Harrison and acts include The Voice Australia finalist Ella Monnery, Ainslie Allen, Touche, TJ Taotua & The… View more
Porirua has a Waitangi Day full of celebration and music planned, with Rob Ruha performing at the event on 6 February, which runs from 12-5pm.

The main stage will be MC’d by Russell Harrison and acts include The Voice Australia finalist Ella Monnery, Ainslie Allen, Touche, TJ Taotua & The Ministry of Tone, as well as performances from local kapa haka groups and Porirua’s sister city in Australia, Blacktown.

There will also be food trucks, waka ama tours on the harbour and free activities in the Arena for tamariki –lots to see, do and listen to!
Find out more

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696 days ago

Take on the challenge

Operations Manager from Adrenalin Forest Wellington

Would you take on the challenge of climbing our course's, just to capture a breath taking view as beautiful as this??

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698 days ago

Eat Drink and Be Crafty Event Cancelled

John from Aotea

Unfortunately, because of the uncertain weather forecast and for the safety of the public and stall holders in an exposed rural environment, together with a number of stall holders unable to now attend on Sunday, Mana Lions has decided to cancel the event this year.

We apologise for any … View more
Unfortunately, because of the uncertain weather forecast and for the safety of the public and stall holders in an exposed rural environment, together with a number of stall holders unable to now attend on Sunday, Mana Lions has decided to cancel the event this year.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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699 days ago

Eat Drink and Be Crafty Event Postponed

John from Aotea

Unfortunately, due to the weather forecast for Saturday, Mana Lions has decided it is the best interests of both the Public and Stallholders to postpone our Eat Drink and Be Crafty Fair to:
Sunday 29th January 10am – 4pm at Battle Hill.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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