Porirua City Centre, Porirua

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793 days ago

Seniors' Week

Monique from Tawa Residents' Association

Seniors' Week starts today! Tawa community Centre have copies of the Seniors' Week booklet at the centre. Also it is online here: wellington.govt.nz...

793 days ago

Spicer landfill Odour complaints

Monique from Tawa Residents' Association

"Porirua City Council advises that from 8.00am Tuesday 27 September all odour complaints that may be related to the Spicer Landfill should be made directly with Porirua City Council. The number to call is 04 237 5089 for both business hours and after-hours complaints.
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"Porirua City Council advises that from 8.00am Tuesday 27 September all odour complaints that may be related to the Spicer Landfill should be made directly with Porirua City Council. The number to call is 04 237 5089 for both business hours and after-hours complaints.
Council will advise Greater Wellington Regional Council as each complaint is received. Council will also advise its landfill contractor Envirowaste and is looking to engage independent personnel to make odour observations in the community when complaints are received after hours."
From 8.00am Tuesday 27 September they have now also made available a free call number 0800 2371500.
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793 days ago

Get quake safe now, not later.

Earthquake Comission

If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones.

So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe. The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a … View more
If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones.

So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe. The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a builder to look at your chimney.

Everything you need to know is at EQC’s site. Don’t wait for the next earthquake to shake you into action, get started now.
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794 days ago

Very rare vintage pieces

Jamie from Tawa

These are amazingly detailed, especially for their size. Maybe made of pewter, I believe they are Italian made.

Miniature stautes in great condition

Price: $60

794 days ago

Brother and Sister Duo Stars Success! ⭐

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Wellington

Having moved from Australia to New Zealand, Lahaina and Hawea went through our Stars programme to not only become head students but also excel as peer mentors at their high school.

Hawea said “I used to never like talking, I used to always be in the background hiding, then during the … View more
Having moved from Australia to New Zealand, Lahaina and Hawea went through our Stars programme to not only become head students but also excel as peer mentors at their high school.

Hawea said “I used to never like talking, I used to always be in the background hiding, then during the programme (Stars) I learned more social skills, how to speak and become more confident with my speaking.”

Invest in a child’s future and help, Kiwi kids like Lahaina and Hawea overcome life’s obstacles. Please, donate through the link below.

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794 days ago

Lithops

Jamie from Tawa

Established, healthy Lithops. 6 years old. Have are both single plants that have double themselves last year, very cool.

Nice matching pottery homes.

Price: $50

795 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for new potatoes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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795 days ago

Change of Opening Hours/Days from TUESDAY 4th Oct 2022

The Team from

We hear you! So here's a start with us being open on Sundays from Tues 4 Oct onwards @130 Main Road Tawa. How does that sound?

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795 days ago

The Lost Rolling Stones Phorographs

Jenny from Titahi Bay

From the Bob Bonis archive, 1964 - 1966
by Larry Marion. Published 2010
ex-lib in great condition, apart from one mark at the bottom of a page - see photos.
Lots of black and white and colour photographs from the early days of The Rolling Stones.

Price: $15

795 days ago

Bee Friendly

Rod from Hive World Honey

Did you know -
Only workers (female bees) can sting.
Drones (males) have no stinger.
The queen can sting but very rarely does. It is primarily used against other queens if another queen is in her hive.

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796 days ago

Local Service you can trust

Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors

We're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.

Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind … View more
We're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.

Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind at what can be a very stressful time.

Our commitment is to listen, guide you through the options and then take care of the details to make the funeral service meaningful.

Visit us at 6 Norrie Street, Porirua or contact us at (04) 237 5332
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796 days ago

Vaitoelau’s Project K Story 💜

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Wellington

“Coming out of Project K with such a strong foundation of self-acceptance is a big moment of my life and I am grateful and thankful for your work and service. Project K taught me THAT I AM IMPORTANT."

Invest in a child’s future and help, Kiwi kids like Vaitoelau overcome life’s … View more
“Coming out of Project K with such a strong foundation of self-acceptance is a big moment of my life and I am grateful and thankful for your work and service. Project K taught me THAT I AM IMPORTANT."

Invest in a child’s future and help, Kiwi kids like Vaitoelau overcome life’s obstacles. Please, donate through the link below.

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797 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week is an award winning, architecturally designed home, with luxury contemporary interiors -sitting right in the heart of Mt Vic. For sale through Nicholas Reeve from Ray White, read more about it on page 3 of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed … View more
Our House of the Week is an award winning, architecturally designed home, with luxury contemporary interiors -sitting right in the heart of Mt Vic. For sale through Nicholas Reeve from Ray White, read more about it on page 3 of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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797 days ago

Porirua serving up a month of Whittaker’s chocolate delights

Porirua City Council

ChoctoberFest is coming to Porirua – the home of Whittaker’s chocolate.

Porirua City Council has created ChoctoberFest as a way to showcase the city’s fantastic hospitality businesses, while celebrating the much-loved Whittaker’s brand, made right here in Porirua.

For the whole month,… View more
ChoctoberFest is coming to Porirua – the home of Whittaker’s chocolate.

Porirua City Council has created ChoctoberFest as a way to showcase the city’s fantastic hospitality businesses, while celebrating the much-loved Whittaker’s brand, made right here in Porirua.

For the whole month, 15 Porirua cafés will be serving up unique chocolate drinks, vying for the title of Top of the Chocs, and from 8–16 October, 11 Porirua cafés will offer delicious baked treats as part of the Whittaker’s Bake Off.

Visit poriruacity.govt.nz/choctoberfest to see everything that’s on offer and once you’ve tried them, rate your favourites.
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798 days ago

Get super-duper fuel savings with Kora.

Kora

Kora saves the day with 13c off a litre!

In a world of rising fuel prices, a hero has come to save every day! Join Kora and save a super 13 cents a litre on every fill at Waitomo until 30th November.

Kora is the Kiwi fuel payment card that saves you 10c a litre every day at Mobil and Waitomo.… View more
Kora saves the day with 13c off a litre!

In a world of rising fuel prices, a hero has come to save every day! Join Kora and save a super 13 cents a litre on every fill at Waitomo until 30th November.

Kora is the Kiwi fuel payment card that saves you 10c a litre every day at Mobil and Waitomo. Fill up when you want and pay later with weekly, fortnightly or monthly billing.

With prices flying high, now’s the time to save more with 13 cents off every litre at Waitomo until 30th November. Apply today!
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