Ranui, Porirua

1248 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Marinela and Dragos

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Florica Vasiliu, from Miramar, is the proud owner of brother and sister Marinela and Dragos.

"Here is a picture of Marinela and Dragos chilling out. Behind them is a picture of their distant relative that died in 2019."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View more
Florica Vasiliu, from Miramar, is the proud owner of brother and sister Marinela and Dragos.

"Here is a picture of Marinela and Dragos chilling out. Behind them is a picture of their distant relative that died in 2019."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1247 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Ruthie

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we have a lovely adoption update on Ruthie, who was recently adopted from Wellington SPCA.

"To say that adopting Ruthie has been an adjustment would be an understatement, to say the least.
We adopted her not long after our previous cat T passed away. So we went from having a big, … View more
This week we have a lovely adoption update on Ruthie, who was recently adopted from Wellington SPCA.

"To say that adopting Ruthie has been an adjustment would be an understatement, to say the least.
We adopted her not long after our previous cat T passed away. So we went from having a big, old man cat who didn't really do much to having Ruthie, who is much younger and much livelier to contend with.
When I adopted her, I was told that she was quite shy and timid, that was true for the first week or so she was at home with us, but now she is loud and 'in your face' and takes great joy in running up and down the hallway and playing with toys.
She also loves to yell for attention in the middle of the night, but we are hoping that now she is spending more time outside, she will sleep a bit more at night and stop waking us up so early in the morning. She is very talkative, makes lovely prrp noises when she doesn't feel like meowing at us.
While she is very different from our last cat, she is very loved and has settled in well to her new home. She's come out of her shell a lot in the last few weeks and is making us all very happy to have her around. Thank you so much for helping me find her. Grace (Ruthie's forever person)."

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1247 days ago

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1249 days ago

Poll: Do you support council amalgamation?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta is carrying out a widespread review of local government. One of the issues that will inevitably be looked at is amalgamation.
Do you support amalgamating council's in the region.
Should Porirua, for instance, amalgamate with Wellington.
If you do not … View more
Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta is carrying out a widespread review of local government. One of the issues that will inevitably be looked at is amalgamation.
Do you support amalgamating council's in the region.
Should Porirua, for instance, amalgamate with Wellington.
If you do not want your comments used by Stuff, please put NFP.

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Do you support council amalgamation?
  • 47.1% Yes
    47.1% Complete
  • 41.2% No
    41.2% Complete
  • 11.8% Not sure
    11.8% Complete
34 votes
1249 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we are using an Andrew Gorrie pick.

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1252 days ago

Police seek witnesses to serious assault in Porirua

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Police are seeking witnesses to a serious assault that occurred outside the Metro Sports Bat, Porirua, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A man was attempting to break up a fight between a group of people outside the bar at 12.30am and was struck on the back of the head by another man.
He was … View more
Police are seeking witnesses to a serious assault that occurred outside the Metro Sports Bat, Porirua, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A man was attempting to break up a fight between a group of people outside the bar at 12.30am and was struck on the back of the head by another man.
He was transported to Wellington Regional Hospital with critical injuries and remained in hospital in a serious condition.

*Information regarding the assault is asked to contact police on 105 quoting file number 210418/4368. Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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1251 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

What are your thoughts on the great flag debate that gripped the country in 2015?

1250 days ago

Metlink industrial action tomorrow

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Metlink has now received formal notification from the Tramways Union, that there will be industrial action tomorrow on Metlink routes run by NZ Bus.

Affected routes are shown in the image below.

The industrial action will last from 4am tomorrow Friday 23 April until 4am Saturday 24 April, when … View more
Metlink has now received formal notification from the Tramways Union, that there will be industrial action tomorrow on Metlink routes run by NZ Bus.

Affected routes are shown in the image below.

The industrial action will last from 4am tomorrow Friday 23 April until 4am Saturday 24 April, when normal services will resume.

Metlink is asking customers to know before they go and plan alternative journeys if needed and to ensure you have signed up to MyMetlink and turned on notifications to stay up to date.

Metlink services run by our other bus operators, which make up the majority of our services, are scheduled to run as normal.

They will keep the Metlink website updated with the latest information.

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1250 days ago

Bus drivers to strike for 24 hours

Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.

Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.

Here's what you … View more
Wellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.

Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.

Here's what you need to know:

- Strike action will start 4am, April 23 and will last 24 hours.
- There will be significant disruptions across the bus network, including service numbers: 2, 3 ,21, 22, 12, 12e, 13, 14, 18e, 20, 28, 30x, 31x, 33, 34, 34, 36,37,81, 83, 84, 85x, N2, N3, N8, and N88.
- Services run by rival operator Tranzurban will not be affected, including the number 1 and 7.

Wellington commuters are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest developments on Metlink's website.

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1250 days ago

2021 Young employee award

Partners Porirua Trust

Is there a special young employee who you think deserves to be recognised?

> Have they made a special contribution to your business?
> Have they performed beyond your expectations?
> Do they bring a new way of thinking?

NOMINATE NOW!

WHO CAN MAKE AN APPLICATION?
> The … View more
Is there a special young employee who you think deserves to be recognised?

> Have they made a special contribution to your business?
> Have they performed beyond your expectations?
> Do they bring a new way of thinking?

NOMINATE NOW!

WHO CAN MAKE AN APPLICATION?
> The nominee’s employer, manager or supervisor
> The nominee must live or work in Porirua
> The nominee must be under 25 years of age as at 31 December 2021

HOW TO APPLY
> Application forms can be downloaded from: www.partnersporirua.org.nz www.youth2work.org.nz
> Applications close Monday 10th May 2021.
Find out more

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1251 days ago

Flax Plants

Bj from Whitby

Anyone want Flax Leaves??
Or plants we are removing??
Please direct message.

Negotiable

1251 days ago

Mayors meet with government over Kāpiti Airport's uncertain fate

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Government ministers have been asked to intervene to secure the uncertain future of Kāpiti Airport, with local mayors raising concerns that a closure could hamper the response to emergencies.
Worried about speculation that the airport's owners planned to close it, Porirua Mayor Anita Baker, … View more
Government ministers have been asked to intervene to secure the uncertain future of Kāpiti Airport, with local mayors raising concerns that a closure could hamper the response to emergencies.
Worried about speculation that the airport's owners planned to close it, Porirua Mayor Anita Baker, Kāpiti Mayor K Gurunathan and representatives from the Save Kāpiti Airport group and Kāpiti Aero Club met with Transport Minister Michael Wood on Tuesday morning to request his support for keeping the airport open.

1251 days ago

We Say/You Say: Anzac Day

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

Hi neighbours,

How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?

April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.

Anzac dawn and commemorative services … View more
Hi neighbours,

How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?

April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.

Anzac dawn and commemorative services up and down the country are scheduled to get underway after widespread cancellations last year, due to the nation being under Alert Level 4 restrictions.

The NZDF have advised of a reduced presence of military personnel at Anzac services due to deployment at MIQ facilities.

You can check out where the Anzac day services are on this interactive map on the RSA website.

Feel free and share your stories below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in the Kapi-Mana News.

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1251 days ago

Community funding needed for your new Hospice hub

Mary Potter Hospice

Mary Potter Hospice is excited to have built Te Whare Rānui , our new Hospice hub in Rānui Heights, Porirua.

We have raised $1,064,688 toward this building, and the main work will be completed soon.

But we need your donations to raise another $100,000 so we can finish the fit-out of this … View more
Mary Potter Hospice is excited to have built Te Whare Rānui , our new Hospice hub in Rānui Heights, Porirua.

We have raised $1,064,688 toward this building, and the main work will be completed soon.

But we need your donations to raise another $100,000 so we can finish the fit-out of this hub.

The development of Te Whare Rānui will enable us to better meet the growing and diverse needs of people in this community facing a life-limiting illness. 

While raising this money this is a big challenge,we know how generous the Porirua community has been for Mary Potter Hospice in the past. 

Please contribute what you can to support Mary Potter Hospice – every donation counts, and we are grateful for all your gifts.
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1254 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Max

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Max is looking for a home.

"I was an unplanned pregnancy and brought to the SPCA to find a home.
I may look like a typical wild rabbit, but I can assure you I am not. My Mum was a domestic rabbit and super sweet. I am good with people I know, and am still young and still learning. I have an … View more
Max is looking for a home.

"I was an unplanned pregnancy and brought to the SPCA to find a home.
I may look like a typical wild rabbit, but I can assure you I am not. My Mum was a domestic rabbit and super sweet. I am good with people I know, and am still young and still learning. I have an inquisitive nature and would love a home with people who will have me around them, either as a solely indoor rabbit, or mostly indoors. I will need a large outdoor area with a weatherproof hutch or shelter for days when the weather is nice. I will need to be inside as part of the family at night, so a hutch or area inside with you is important. I would also like a female rabbit for company, so if you have a lonely rabbit maybe we could be friends?

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