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1355 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Neighbourly folk, anyone got an idea where this is?

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1353 days ago

We Say/You Say: Bottomless Brunches

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

Hi neighbours,

What do you think about the Wellington City Council's move to ban "bottomless brunches?"

All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages over a restaurant brunch could be in jeopardy after councillors indicated a ban on such deals.

Several establishments across the city… View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you think about the Wellington City Council's move to ban "bottomless brunches?"

All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages over a restaurant brunch could be in jeopardy after councillors indicated a ban on such deals.

Several establishments across the city offer unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for a fixed price and this has led to complaints of excessive drinking.

Wellington City Council spokesman Richard MacLean mentioned that several complaints were being followed up by council and police regarding these "all you can drink" deals.

“The ‘bottomless brunch' arrangements are a clear breach of liquor-licensing laws - which are designed to rule out irresponsible consumption of alcohol and intoxication,” MacLean said.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in your local community newspaper.

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1354 days ago

Upcycling Awards is back for 2021!

Resene

Do you have old things lying around that you've been meaning to spruce up or recreate? It's time to unleash your DIY skills and bring out your inner artistic spirit. Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

Give us … View more
Do you have old things lying around that you've been meaning to spruce up or recreate? It's time to unleash your DIY skills and bring out your inner artistic spirit. Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

Give us your all, we want to see your creations! Check out some of last years' entires here.

Take part in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Learn more

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1354 days ago

Game Programming Using Python - April Holiday Programme

Whitby Collegiate

Keen to develop your own game? Join Whitby Collegiate’s three day holiday programme where you’ll learn to programme using Python, build in advanced concepts and complete your own arcade style game. Bring along your own laptop or use the school’s desktop computers.

Dates: 28-30 April 2021, … View more
Keen to develop your own game? Join Whitby Collegiate’s three day holiday programme where you’ll learn to programme using Python, build in advanced concepts and complete your own arcade style game. Bring along your own laptop or use the school’s desktop computers.

Dates: 28-30 April 2021, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Whitby Collegiate Tech Room
Ages: 10-16
Cost: $250

For further information and to register, visit www.whitbycollegiate.school.nz...

Limited spaces available so get in quick!

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1355 days ago

Looking for a Handy Man/ Carpenter

Sayantani from Tawa

To fix the broken wall and aluminium door.
Cont Chef Arun 0211680590

1354 days ago

Pride flag flying at Porirua war memorial attracts online vitriol

Reporter Community News

Moderators of the Tītahi Bay Returned Services Association’s (RSA) Facebook page have had to delete several unsavoury comments on a post showing a pride flag flying at a Porirua war memorial.
The flag was hoisted up the flag pole on the Tītahi Bay shoreline to show the local RSA’s support for… View more
Moderators of the Tītahi Bay Returned Services Association’s (RSA) Facebook page have had to delete several unsavoury comments on a post showing a pride flag flying at a Porirua war memorial.
The flag was hoisted up the flag pole on the Tītahi Bay shoreline to show the local RSA’s support for the Wellington Pride Festival – which opened on Saturday, March 13 – and members of the LGBTIQA+ community who “have served, or continue to serve our great country”, the post read.
It was thought to be the first time a pride flag had flown at a war memorial in New Zealand.

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1354 days ago

Whitby Collegiate OPEN MORNING - Tuesday 13 April, 9am-12pm

Whitby Collegiate

Come along and see Whitby Collegiate at our next Open Morning on Tuesday 13 April from 9am to 12pm.
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.
- Excellent teacher to student ratios.
- Strong academic results.
- A … View more
Come along and see Whitby Collegiate at our next Open Morning on Tuesday 13 April from 9am to 12pm.
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.
- Excellent teacher to student ratios.
- Strong academic results.
- A supportive learning environment.
- Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Johnsonville and the Hutt Valley.
Register for Open Morning at www.whitbycollegiate.school.nz...

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1355 days ago

The Porirua Grand Traverse

Porirua Grand Traverse

The Porirua Grand Traverse is a vibrant festival of fitness showcasing Porirua's amazing outdoors with a challenge for all age and ability.

When: Saturday 28th March.

Where: Race Weekend HQ at Whitireia Polytech, Wineera Dve, Porirua. Click for HQ Map.

All ages, all abilities, all … View more
The Porirua Grand Traverse is a vibrant festival of fitness showcasing Porirua's amazing outdoors with a challenge for all age and ability.

When: Saturday 28th March.

Where: Race Weekend HQ at Whitireia Polytech, Wineera Dve, Porirua. Click for HQ Map.

All ages, all abilities, all amazing. Challenge yourself now!

From the Arena 9k Fun Run/Walk, through to the full 56k Multisport and 42k Duathlon events, and the 10k Paddle, 28k Mountain Bike and 18k Mountain Run, there's something for you on the start line.

To find out more or to enter
Find out more

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1355 days ago

All Trades Tradie Expo 2021

Trans Tasman Media

Change of date for your diary!!

13-14 August 2021, Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua.

Bringing Tradies, Suppliers & Manufacturers together for a 2-day event offering:

• Tools, services & product demonstrations
• Local developments, future projects & industry updates
• Tradie … View more
Change of date for your diary!!

13-14 August 2021, Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua.

Bringing Tradies, Suppliers & Manufacturers together for a 2-day event offering:

• Tools, services & product demonstrations
• Local developments, future projects & industry updates
• Tradie recruitment, apprenticeships & training
• Entertainment, prizes and giveaways

Suitable for apprentices, all trades business owners and Tradies of all trades.
Find out more

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1355 days ago

Need Plumber

Sayantani from Tawa

Looking for a Plumber to fix water leakage .
Cont Chef Arun 0211680590

1355 days ago

Looking for a window glass replace

Sayantani from Tawa

Looking for a person who can change the broken window glasses.
Please contact Chef Arun 0211680590

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1355 days ago

Meals On Wheels - Porirua Region

Tracey from Tawa

Does anyone know the contact details for the coordinator of volunteers for Meals On Wheels in the Porirua region please?

1355 days ago

Local heroes, two women remove tonnes of rubbish

Reporter Community News

What can we do to reduce the amount of rubbish that goes into the sea? That is the question two women are asking after spending a year cleaning up a coastal seal colony near Wellington.
Fishhooks, hundreds of shoes, 160 coffee sacks of rubbish, 48 tyres and 15 crayfish pots.
That is just some of … View more
What can we do to reduce the amount of rubbish that goes into the sea? That is the question two women are asking after spending a year cleaning up a coastal seal colony near Wellington.
Fishhooks, hundreds of shoes, 160 coffee sacks of rubbish, 48 tyres and 15 crayfish pots.
That is just some of the rubbish Lorraine Shaab​ and Noeline Angus​ have removed from a seal colony on the Wainuiomata Coast, near Wellington, over the past year.

1356 days ago

My Wellington: Swee Tan

Reporter Community News

Dr Swee Tan is a world-renowned researcher and plastic surgeon who has lived in Khandallah for 26 years. Born in Malaysia, Tan travelled the world before settling in the capital, where he heads up the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute. Here’s his take on life in the capital.

How long have you … View more
Dr Swee Tan is a world-renowned researcher and plastic surgeon who has lived in Khandallah for 26 years. Born in Malaysia, Tan travelled the world before settling in the capital, where he heads up the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute. Here’s his take on life in the capital.

How long have you been a Wellingtonian?
I was here in 1992 when I was doing my training in plastic surgery. We lived here for one year and then went overseas to London, then Oxford and Boston, and then came back in 1995. I was born in Malaysia, and left in 1980. I went to Melbourne, where I studied, and then I went to Hamilton, Christchurch and Wellington. I resisted coming to Wellington because I went through Wellington in 1987 – it was a dead place, there was no restaurant open after 7pm.

Where is your favourite place to eat out?
We are very lucky to have good eating places. Yum cha at Dragons, for example, is one of our favourites. There are so many choices. Noble Rot is a very good place for dinner. If you are after brunch, Cafe Thyme next to the Twigland Garden Centre, which is my favourite garden centre. It’s between Johnsonville and Churton Park.

Where is the best coffee in Wellington?
You put me in a difficult position because in Wellington we have so many great places for coffee. Prefab is great, or Neo Cafe, and Revive in Petone. You can get good coffee anywhere really, but those are really great spot.

What’s an underrated attraction near you?
Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush is the only public botanical garden dedicated to native plants, and they are really nice: about 11 kilometres, with many bushes and gardens. We used to take our children there when they were younger. There is a stream there with eels, beautiful eels, an 800-year-old rimu tree and a nice canopy of trees. It is only five minutes away [from the city], it is right here on our doorstep.

What, in Wellington, can’t be beaten on a good day?
Walking along the waterfront with Maestro [Tan’s dog] along the path that takes you to Oriental Pde. It is such a beautiful place.

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1355 days ago

Council seeking info on vandals

Reporter Community News

The Porirua City Council is seeking info on vandals tagging the wall at Plimmerton Domain.
Graffiti costs ratepayers more than $300,000 each year. If anybody knows any information or see people vandalizing parks and open spaces, give the police a call on 105.

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