Ranui, Porirua

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

Introduce yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page.

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

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475 days ago

Plunket bears

Jodene from Tawa

Does anyone have any of the plunket bears from the early 2000s?

484 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week an image from Rosa Marie.

"After what seems an eternity since I last went bird spotting, I managed to get myself out to Silverstream 2 afternoons in a row! I can't believe how many kingfishers are around but most of the time, they have been too far away on the powerlines to … View more
This week an image from Rosa Marie.

"After what seems an eternity since I last went bird spotting, I managed to get myself out to Silverstream 2 afternoons in a row! I can't believe how many kingfishers are around but most of the time, they have been too far away on the powerlines to get decent photos of but it was a bonus today seeing one on a post in the driving range car park!
I have also spent some time watching the pesky blackbirds and waxeyes munch their way through the grapes on the grapevine."

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476 days ago

Vote in Stuff’s Love Your Local Awards...

The Team from Love Your Local

Celebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to … View moreCelebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to vote for your favourites and show them you appreciate what they do! Vote now

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477 days ago

Soup & Coffee Set Special

The Team from

For only $15, come enjoy some soup & small coffee with us! Whole day, today. 130 Main Road Tawa.

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477 days ago

Cloche encounters of the vegetable kind

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Extend the boundaries of the garden season by making your own cloche protected in Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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477 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It is not Friday but this image and words from Louise Thomas is too good to ignore.

"Wallace resented being called a cattle egret, he'd never stood on the back of a cow in his life. He was an inner city sports field bird, and preferred his worms with a hint of petroleum and sprinkled … View more
It is not Friday but this image and words from Louise Thomas is too good to ignore.

"Wallace resented being called a cattle egret, he'd never stood on the back of a cow in his life. He was an inner city sports field bird, and preferred his worms with a hint of petroleum and sprinkled with NPK fertiliser. Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis), Wellington College No 1 field on Sunday. Bird #43 in 2023."

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478 days ago

In stock now very smooth creamed Manuka Honey

Rod from Hive World Honey

We have just bottled our 5+ Manuka ready for Love Local Porirua but if you cannot wait until then call into our shop at 16 Wall Place Phone 04 232 7802

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481 days ago

Poll: Is showering in under 5 minutes doable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, … View more
Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, having heat pumps set to lower than 21°C, cold laundry washes and having showers of less than five minutes.

Vote in our poll and share what you think of these energy-saving tips below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is showering in under 5 minutes doable?
  • 69% Yes
    69% Complete
  • 28.5% No
    28.5% Complete
  • 2.5% I'm not sure
    2.5% Complete
4436 votes
491 days ago

Cost of dental care leaves young Mum considering having her teeth removed.

Editor Reporter from The Post

The 28-year-old mum to a four-month old is so desperate she is seriously considering pulling the rest of her healthy teeth from her upper mouth to be outfitted with dentures. That option is much cheaper than getting root canal surgery.
She's started a give-a-little page after some wonderful … View more
The 28-year-old mum to a four-month old is so desperate she is seriously considering pulling the rest of her healthy teeth from her upper mouth to be outfitted with dentures. That option is much cheaper than getting root canal surgery.
She's started a give-a-little page after some wonderful readers of The Post offered to help.

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479 days ago

Coral Designer Pendant Light - Lime for sale

Mischa from Whitby

We replaced this pendant hall light and no longer need it. It is a David Trubridge Coral design which costs $750 new! Already made up for you - size 600mm / 24” Get yourself a bargain with 50% off the price if you were to buy this new! Plus a bulb thrown in as well :-)

davidtrubridge.com...

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We replaced this pendant hall light and no longer need it. It is a David Trubridge Coral design which costs $750 new! Already made up for you - size 600mm / 24” Get yourself a bargain with 50% off the price if you were to buy this new! Plus a bulb thrown in as well :-)

davidtrubridge.com...

Coral is a designer pendant inspired by nature and geometric polyhedra. Coral was David's first launched lighting design which has informed the basis of all of our lights since! Coral has won numerous awards around the world and to date it is still our most popular design, some consider it a design classic. Coral comes in a wide range of sizes and can even be used as a table lamp with our special adapter. Consider one Coral as a feature element, or a grouping of different sizes and/or colours for a major statement. Coral is a clean, contemporary designer piece which will be timeless for your interior.
Emits beautiful shadow patterns.
E26/E27 lamp/bulb included.
Intended for dry interior spaces.

Pick up only from Whitby. $350 - the system keeps removing the price!

Price: $350

479 days ago

Fusion Food Haus - Supperclub Starts Friday, 9 June!

The Team from

Half-way thru' the year & our 1st Supperclub is here! A win for those who have been asking if we serve dinner. Now you get to dine with us, family-style as you wind down at the end of the week. We are doing them Fridays fortnightly. So that you can sample something new each time, … View moreHalf-way thru' the year & our 1st Supperclub is here! A win for those who have been asking if we serve dinner. Now you get to dine with us, family-style as you wind down at the end of the week. We are doing them Fridays fortnightly. So that you can sample something new each time, we'll change up & rotate the menu. How does that sound? Limited space, Good People, so book your seats by Monday 5 June!
LIKE & FOLLOW @fusionfoodhaus on Facebook & Instagram for updates.

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480 days ago

Springfree trampoline

Vanessa from Ascot Park

Medium oval Springfree trampoline excellent condition no rust netting and mat are like brand new comes with all the extras including
basket ball hoop
ladder
2 extra rods for the net
Retails for around 3,000 voted nz safest trampoline
Buyer must pick up porirua 02102453438

Price: $1,600

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480 days ago

Large snake plant

Vanessa from Ascot Park

Large established plant very healthy needs a new home can have the Kane basket as well
Pick up porirua 02102453438

Price: $150

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480 days ago

1 of 100 Skin-Hydrating Sets Up For Grabs With NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and … View more
We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel (RRP $52), the perfect combo to use on your skin after a good day out in the garden.
Find out more

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480 days ago

Handmade baby hats and booties

Sophie from Titahi Bay

Hi everyone, we are downsizing, and needing to rehome some stuff! Flick me a message on here or on 022 150 2781 if you're interested. Pick up is in Titahi Bay.

Price: $15

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