Whitby, Porirua

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Check out the goodies on offer here. Or...it's not too late to list your own items for sale!

2220 days ago

Poll: Don't you dare cut my child's hair?

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

A city councillor raised an interesting point on social media earlier this week about whether or not it was ever appropriate for other well-intentioned people, perhaps friends or family, to give their child a haircut. How do you feel about other people deciding when your kid should have a haircut? … View moreA city councillor raised an interesting point on social media earlier this week about whether or not it was ever appropriate for other well-intentioned people, perhaps friends or family, to give their child a haircut. How do you feel about other people deciding when your kid should have a haircut? Is it a big deal if a family member does it with good intentions? Or is this treading on mum's toes?

*Please put NFP if you'd rather your comment wasn't used in a potential newspaper article*

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Don't you dare cut my child's hair?
  • 6.1% It's fine with good intentions
    6.1% Complete
  • 93.9% No, it's way out of line
    93.9% Complete
99 votes
2220 days ago
2220 days ago

Severe weather watch for Wellington region

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From MetService: A low is deepening east of New Zealand during today (Friday), bringing rain to the lower North Island. The heaviest falls are expected over Wellington and Wairarapa south of Featherston. Southwest gales may affect eastern areas from Wairarapa to Marlborough, and this Watch includes… View moreFrom MetService: A low is deepening east of New Zealand during today (Friday), bringing rain to the lower North Island. The heaviest falls are expected over Wellington and Wairarapa south of Featherston. Southwest gales may affect eastern areas from Wairarapa to Marlborough, and this Watch includes the possibility of these gales becoming severe in Wellington, southern Wairarapa and the Kaikoura Coast.

People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case other areas are added to the watch, or if this is updated to a warning.

Heavy Rain Watch
Area: Wellington, and Wairarapa south of Featherston
Valid: 11 hours from 8:00am to 7:00pm Friday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain, chiefly about Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the eastern hills of Wellington.

Strong Wind Watch
Area: Wellington, Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the Kaikoura Coast
Valid: 11 hours from 10:00am to 9:00pm Friday
Forecast: Southwesterlies may approach severe gale in exposed places.

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2222 days ago

Poll: Sinking street hits new low

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

The top end of Albatross Close in Whitby is sinking. It's gone from about 30 centimeters in July to about 1 meter now. There is a temporary access road, but residents are frustrated with the hold-ups and the time it's taking to get the job started on fixing it.

Do you think neighbours,… View more
The top end of Albatross Close in Whitby is sinking. It's gone from about 30 centimeters in July to about 1 meter now. There is a temporary access road, but residents are frustrated with the hold-ups and the time it's taking to get the job started on fixing it.

Do you think neighbours, particularly those worse affected with the slip right at the end of their driveways, should get some kind of rates rebate?

*Please put NFP with your comment if you'd rather it wasn't used in a potential news article*

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Sinking street hits new low
  • 83.7% Yeah, give the worst-affected a rates rebate
    83.7% Complete
  • 16.3% Nah, it wouldn't be worth the effort for a small amount anyway
    16.3% Complete
43 votes
2221 days ago

Is offering loans for father's day gifts okay?

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

There's been debate over loan companies using Father's Day (This Sunday!!!) as a way of advertising their loans to people as a means of buying gifts.
What do people think about this? Are there any dads out there willing to share their thoughts?

*Please put NFP with your comment if … View more
There's been debate over loan companies using Father's Day (This Sunday!!!) as a way of advertising their loans to people as a means of buying gifts.
What do people think about this? Are there any dads out there willing to share their thoughts?

*Please put NFP with your comment if you'd rather it wasn't used in a potential news article*

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2220 days ago
2221 days ago

Hmmm!

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

This sign was recently spotted in PAK'nSAVE Porirua.
Have you seen any odd signs around Porirua or the wider Wellington Region that you wouldn't mind sharing a photo of?
Please share a photo in the comments with a couple of details explaining where and when it was.

*Remember to put … View more
This sign was recently spotted in PAK'nSAVE Porirua.
Have you seen any odd signs around Porirua or the wider Wellington Region that you wouldn't mind sharing a photo of?
Please share a photo in the comments with a couple of details explaining where and when it was.

*Remember to put an NFP with your post if you'd rather it wasn't shared in a potential news article*

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2220 days ago

Mana Arts Society Open day this Saturday 1 Sept!

Carolina from Plimmerton

Have you always wanted to paint but haven't had the time or encouragement? Come to our first ever Open Day and find out about the Mana Arts Society.
Saturday 1 September 10 AM to 4 PM. Plimmerton Domain.
SPECIAL: Join MAS on the day and pay only half the normal membership fee!
Come and … View more
Have you always wanted to paint but haven't had the time or encouragement? Come to our first ever Open Day and find out about the Mana Arts Society.
Saturday 1 September 10 AM to 4 PM. Plimmerton Domain.
SPECIAL: Join MAS on the day and pay only half the normal membership fee!
Come and have a go at drawing and painting plus see local artists in action. Refreshments available. Gold coin donation at the door, please.

2221 days ago

Shane Jones wants criminals and the unemployed to plant trees

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Shane Jones reckons people on welfare and before the courts could provide the labour needed to bring in the Government's One Billion Trees project.
Do you think he's just dreaming or could this become reality?

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2221 days ago

Porirua College students and Deputy Principal

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

We were scheduled to hear from two Porirua College students who had attended this year’s RYPEN at Inglewood, and then from College Principal Ragne Maxwell.

Ragne was indisposed, so Deputy Principal John Topp, assisted by Phil Skipworth, the college’s community liaison officer, took her … View more
We were scheduled to hear from two Porirua College students who had attended this year’s RYPEN at Inglewood, and then from College Principal Ragne Maxwell.

Ragne was indisposed, so Deputy Principal John Topp, assisted by Phil Skipworth, the college’s community liaison officer, took her place.

Tulia Solomona and Pualaga Tua’aufa’li spoke about their RYPEN experience in glowing terms. They had been pushed beyond their normal limits, taken unfamiliar risks, and made new friends. They had thought more about their futures, and with greater confidence. Tulia wants to study medicine and Pualanga has ambitions to be an engineer.

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2221 days ago

Spaces Available

Nicole from Whitby

CountryLife Educare in Tawa has room for your child attend!
CountryLife is a home away from home. We are based on a farm so offer plenty of outside space to play, explore and interact with animals and the natural environment.

Give us a call today on 2323245 to arrange a visit or visit … View more
CountryLife Educare in Tawa has room for your child attend!
CountryLife is a home away from home. We are based on a farm so offer plenty of outside space to play, explore and interact with animals and the natural environment.

Give us a call today on 2323245 to arrange a visit or visit www.countrylifeeducare.com...

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2221 days ago

Collaborative Project Contestable Fund 2018

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We’re offering funding to community groups restoring and protecting
- Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour wider area (from Johnsonville to Pukerua Bay)
- Wairarapa Moana area

Apply now and kick-start your restoration project!

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