Titahi Bay, Porirua

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1510 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

I know spoonbills have featured before but this picture, by Louise Thomas, is just too good not to use. She took it at at Pauatahanui.

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1508 days ago

Pet of the Day: Jimmy and Frankie

Reporter Community News

Neighjbourly folk here is a bonus Pet of the Day. Strathmore Park resident Juliana Korzo is rightly proud of Jimmy and Frankie, and the picture is just too good not to news.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you… View more
Neighjbourly folk here is a bonus Pet of the Day. Strathmore Park resident Juliana Korzo is rightly proud of Jimmy and Frankie, and the picture is just too good not to news.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.

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1511 days ago

Seed Sharing for Neighbours Day!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

We love how creative some people are with their plant giving! This is for goodie bags for a 7 year olds party but we reckon you could borrow this wonderful idea for the Neighbours Day Aotearoa Great Plant Swap!
What a lovely gift to get and it's not just kids who love sunflowers.

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We love how creative some people are with their plant giving! This is for goodie bags for a 7 year olds party but we reckon you could borrow this wonderful idea for the Neighbours Day Aotearoa Great Plant Swap!
What a lovely gift to get and it's not just kids who love sunflowers.

ADDED BONUS: if you give your neighbours sunflower seeds you would get to enjoy their beautiful flowers too!

Have you signed up for Neighbours Day 2021 yet? There's lots of ways you can join in...check out our website to register today:
www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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1509 days ago

Smiths

Smith City

This ad may just send you to sleep. Sleepyhead Matrix Beds are half price. Shop now

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1509 days ago

How much control does your boss have over your life?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the increasing creep of control your boss might have over your life outside work. This might include having to send photos of your remote working space (or having it personally checked off), having to abide by a social media policy, not being able to express … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating the increasing creep of control your boss might have over your life outside work. This might include having to send photos of your remote working space (or having it personally checked off), having to abide by a social media policy, not being able to express political views in social settings, or not being able to have a secondary income. Does this sound familiar? Have you got a story to tell? Email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

1510 days ago

Enrol at Whitby Collegiate in 2022

Whitby Collegiate Limited

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, … View more
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.

Enrolments are now open for 2022. Limited spaces still available this year.

To apply to enrol, or for more information on booking a school tour and our open days go to whitbycollegiate.school.nz
Find out more

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1512 days ago

Razor blades in the walls....

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Has anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a… View moreHas anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a nasty, rusty surprise.
I'm certain I've seen something like this here in Aotearoa-NZ, but can't for the life of me recall where. It was in the back of the medicine cupboard. Let us know if you've seen, had - or have - one in your home.

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1510 days ago

Heroic rescuer saves children from drowning

Reporter Community News

Two children, and their heroic rescuer, were moments away from drowning, after being dragged out to sea in a notorious rip at Porirua's Tītahi Bay.
After recognising the children were being “sucked out”, unable to repel the rip’s overwhelming strength, Mark McAdams didn't hesitate … View more
Two children, and their heroic rescuer, were moments away from drowning, after being dragged out to sea in a notorious rip at Porirua's Tītahi Bay.
After recognising the children were being “sucked out”, unable to repel the rip’s overwhelming strength, Mark McAdams didn't hesitate to "strip down" to his underwear and brave the treacherous waters to save the siblings, thought to be aged around 7 and 9, on Monday afternoon.
“My mission was to save the kids, but once I got a hold of them, I knew I was in trouble as well. If two surfers weren’t close by to call over, we were gone. All three of us were gone,” McAdams said.
The Porirua City Council will discuss whether a flotation device can be installed at the north end of Tītahi Bay, following the near-drowning.
“We recognise the near-drowning at Tītahi Bay this week was not what we want to see at a beach in Porirua, and we will be talking to the right people about how it can be made safer for swimmers and other users,” a council spokesman said.

1511 days ago

Katoa Kindergarten is enrolling now!

The Team from Katoa Kindergarten

Kia ora!

As many of our older children have now moved on to school, we are looking for new friends to join us at kindergarten!

We have some spaces available right away or you can hop on our waitlist if you or your tamariki need more time!

A few things you should know:
👉 We offer 20 hrs Free … View more
Kia ora!

As many of our older children have now moved on to school, we are looking for new friends to join us at kindergarten!

We have some spaces available right away or you can hop on our waitlist if you or your tamariki need more time!

A few things you should know:
👉 We offer 20 hrs Free ECE to all children who attend
👉 All of our teachers are fully qualified ECE teachers
👉 We offer support with transitions to school
👉 We follow a bicultural curriculum
👉 Play based learning is the way to go at Kindergarten!

Please feel free to pop in and visit us, we'd love to see you!
04 237 4262
52 Takapuwahia Drive, Elsdon, Porirua

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1511 days ago

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide is now available on our website, providing practical guidance for businesses, services and communities interested in putting an age friendly business programme in place in their city or stores.

If you are thinking about … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide is now available on our website, providing practical guidance for businesses, services and communities interested in putting an age friendly business programme in place in their city or stores.

If you are thinking about developing an Age friendly Business programme or have more questions about how to get involved, get in touch with us at osc@msd.govt.nz.

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1513 days ago

Keep up with the latest America's Cup action

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Who's foiling and who's failing?

Stuff's America's Cup correspondent Duncan Johnstone brings you all the action from on and off the water, delivered to your inbox every Monday.

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter (for free) here.

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1512 days ago

FREE CHEST FREEZER (TAKEN PENDING PICKUP).

Gareth from Tawa

It's old but still works. It does ice up a bit as can be seen in the photos, but it still works fine. The seals are good. Has marks and scratches. We have simply upgraded and would like this gone ASAP. Does not come with the frozen food! Height 950/width 720/depth 610mm. Prefer pick up ASAP. I… View moreIt's old but still works. It does ice up a bit as can be seen in the photos, but it still works fine. The seals are good. Has marks and scratches. We have simply upgraded and would like this gone ASAP. Does not come with the frozen food! Height 950/width 720/depth 610mm. Prefer pick up ASAP. I can help with lifting. Pick up from Larsen Crescent with good driveway access. Message me via Neighbourly with when you are able to collect if interested, or text 0210652399. Thanks.

Free

1512 days ago

Gardens Magic postponed

Wellington City Council

Tonights Gardens Magic concert (Tuesday 19 January) has been postponed due to forecast high winds.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for further updates, and stay safe out there whānau!
wellington.govt.nz...

1512 days ago

Special marketing package for TRADE COMPANIES (builders, electricians, plumbers etc).

The Team from Web Infinity NZ

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**LIMITED TO THE FIRST 5 COMPANIES ONLY**


EMAIL US TODAY ON … View more
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1513 days ago

Grooves up or down? Decking debate settled

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

The great kiwi deck, every home should have one. But there's a decking debate raging in DIY and Reno circles: Should the grooves go up or down?
We think we've settled the argument here.

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