Ranui, Porirua

1456 days ago

ASB Bank Senior Priority Direct Phone Line

Corinne Morris from

One of our wonderful newsletter readers have emailed in to let us know that ASB bank has set up a Senior Priority Direct Phone Line.

Call on 0800 272 119 for your banking questions and needs.

1455 days ago

Porirua council's Covid-19 wage subsidy under investigation

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Ministry of Social Development has requested more information from Porirua City Council about $2.6 million worth of Covid-19 wage subsidies it claimed.

The council’s chief executive, Wendy Walker, said the council applied for the subsidy based on revenue for the month of April, which showed … View more
The Ministry of Social Development has requested more information from Porirua City Council about $2.6 million worth of Covid-19 wage subsidies it claimed.

The council’s chief executive, Wendy Walker, said the council applied for the subsidy based on revenue for the month of April, which showed a greater than 40 per cent decline compared to April 2019.

Mayor Anita Baker, last week distanced herself from Facebook citing comments and allegations that the council accessed the wage subsidy illegally.

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1455 days ago

School Holiday Fun and October events in Porirua

Porirua City Council

School Holiday Fun events:

Pātaka School Holiday Programme, Tue 6, Wed 7, Thu 8 October, 10.30-12pm. For children aged 6-12 years. Free, but places are limited and booking essential phone 04 237 1511.

Kindy Gym at Te Rauparaha Arena for Age 1–4years. Thursday 1 October 9.30–11am, … View more
School Holiday Fun events:

Pātaka School Holiday Programme, Tue 6, Wed 7, Thu 8 October, 10.30-12pm. For children aged 6-12 years. Free, but places are limited and booking essential phone 04 237 1511.

Kindy Gym at Te Rauparaha Arena for Age 1–4years. Thursday 1 October 9.30–11am, Wednesday 7 October 9.30am–11.00am. To book phone 04 237 1521.

Dash Swim School Holiday Programme, 28 September–9 October, at Cannons Creek Pool. For info and to book email dash@poriruacity.govt.nz

Arena Aquatics, 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua. For a splashing good time head to Porirua where the wave pool, hydroslide, spa & sauna is all included with your entry! For hours call 04 237 1521 or visit Arena Aquatics

New Zealand Police Museum, Papakowhai Rd, Papakowhai, Porirua. Lots of school holiday fun, 7 days 10am-5pm. For information about special events visit NZ Police Museum

October events:

Porirua Grand Traverse, Whitireia Polytechnic, Wineera Drive, Porirua, Sunday 4 October 8am-3pm. Something for everyone from the 9km Fun Run / Walk through to 55km Multisport event.

Love Local Expo – Porirua, Saturday 17 October 2020 10am-4pm. Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua. A huge range of local businesses, market stalls, food and fun for the whole family.

Pātaka Art + Museum, Cnr Parumoana and Norrie St Porirua, for current exhibitions visit Pātaka Art + Museum

Papercrafting Expo, Saturday 10 October, 9.30am-4pm, Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua. Loads of mix media, stamping the show is great for scrapbookers, card makers, art journals and anyone looking for a new hobby.
Discover Porirua

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1456 days ago

Rooms to rent

Susan from Tawa

Room with own bathroom to rent in large sunny house. Furnished or unfurnished (includes a TV) in Duncan Street, Tawa. Close to rail and shops. Prefer Christian person. Rent includes power and internet. Cooking and cleaning to be discussed with applicant on viewing. The ideal person - non … View moreRoom with own bathroom to rent in large sunny house. Furnished or unfurnished (includes a TV) in Duncan Street, Tawa. Close to rail and shops. Prefer Christian person. Rent includes power and internet. Cooking and cleaning to be discussed with applicant on viewing. The ideal person - non smoker, drug taker or vapor taker. Tidy and considerate. No pets. Rent is weekly. Photos to come.

Price: $230

1456 days ago

Civil servants could move to Porirua

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

State Services Minister Chris Hipkins would like to see some civil servants move to Porirua.

Hipkins says hubs outside Wellington would take pressure off existing offices in Wellington. Wellington’s public sector employs about 27,000, while there are about 37,000 in the private sector. A Cabinet… View more
State Services Minister Chris Hipkins would like to see some civil servants move to Porirua.

Hipkins says hubs outside Wellington would take pressure off existing offices in Wellington. Wellington’s public sector employs about 27,000, while there are about 37,000 in the private sector. A Cabinet paper tabled last year revealed the State Services Commission wanted to “reduce the footprint” of government workers in the Wellington and Auckland regions, and move agencies elsewhere when possible.

What do you think of moving some state servants to Porirua?

1456 days ago

If your garden can grow weeds it can grow anything !

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Aotea

Nature's Choice
Gardening services
in the Wellington region
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If your garden can grow weeds, it can grow anything

Does your garden resemble the Amazon jungle? Are you looking to clear it out? Then you have come to the right place! Nature's Choice has been … View more
Nature's Choice
Gardening services
in the Wellington region
Call Now! 0272430951

If your garden can grow weeds, it can grow anything

Does your garden resemble the Amazon jungle? Are you looking to clear it out? Then you have come to the right place! Nature's Choice has been turning jungles into respectable gardens for 20 years. We are the local horticulture landscaping experts in the Wellington region. From one-off section clean ups to regular maintenance, we can do it all.

1459 days ago

Don't forget to change your clocks

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

New Zealand springs forward this weekend as Daylight Saving time begins.
Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday 27 September. Daylight saving time will continue until Sunday 4 April 2020, when clocks will go back by one hour to NZ Standard Time.

Most New Zealanders should experience a… View more
New Zealand springs forward this weekend as Daylight Saving time begins.
Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday 27 September. Daylight saving time will continue until Sunday 4 April 2020, when clocks will go back by one hour to NZ Standard Time.

Most New Zealanders should experience a seamless transition, with modern electronic devices adjusting automatically. However, older devices may need to be adjusted manually.
Do not forget it is also a good time to check emergency plans, survival kits and smoke alarms.

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1459 days ago

Angels Among Us

Jenny from Titahi Bay

Lovely shaped jigsaw with one very small piece missing.
550 pieces.

Price: $8

1461 days ago

Why 2021 will be the year of the long weekend

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once … View more
Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once you’ve tacked on the weekends, you’ll end up getting a whopping 25 days off out of those 10 stat days, plus your region’s anniversary day.

To find out how to get the most out of your annual leave next year, click here.

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1459 days ago

Eyelash extensions & SNS nail service

Kim from Tawa

Hi all,
After a few years working at nail salons my Sister openned a home base business in Tawa, offering Eyelash extension & SNS nail services.
She is offering 30% off on all lash & sns nails service.
You can check out for more detail here:
www.facebook.com...
Thanks,

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1460 days ago

TREE DOWN ON MAIN ROAD TAWA

Jeanette from Tawa

A tree has fallen down onto the road in Main Rd Tawa (off SH1) by ITM Expect delays and detours

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1463 days ago

Whaitua te Whanganui-a-Tara mailing list

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

If you’re not on the Whaitua te Whanganui-a-Tara mailing list, check out their latest newsletter update here: bit.ly...

They recently wrapped up a survey on water quality, and now they’re looking for your input on water security and allocation.

Please email whaitua@gw.govt.nz if you’d like… View more
If you’re not on the Whaitua te Whanganui-a-Tara mailing list, check out their latest newsletter update here: bit.ly...

They recently wrapped up a survey on water quality, and now they’re looking for your input on water security and allocation.

Please email whaitua@gw.govt.nz if you’d like to be kept up to date on the latest news coming from the committee.

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1462 days ago

What do you think of Facebook?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Porirua mayor Anita Baker has decided to no longer use Facebook.
She says the level of abuse has given her no other choice.
What is your experience of Facebook?

If you do not want your comments used in a story, please put NFP (Not for Publication).

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1460 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.

We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a … View more
In this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.

We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a year-round food supply. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and there’s another chance to win Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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