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Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View moreHave you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.
The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.
Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.
So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Laugh Like a Lord or Lady
Five top Wellington comedians are amping to inflict you with a good belly-laugh on Friday August 24th at Porirua's beautiful Gear Homestead.
Mana College teacher Gabby Anderson won this year's Raw Comedy Quest 2018 best new New Zealand Comedian award. … View moreLaugh Like a Lord or Lady
Five top Wellington comedians are amping to inflict you with a good belly-laugh on Friday August 24th at Porirua's beautiful Gear Homestead.
Mana College teacher Gabby Anderson won this year's Raw Comedy Quest 2018 best new New Zealand Comedian award. Peter Lambert, a.k.a. Patch, was one of five nominees for the Billy T. Award in 2017. Jim is a top Wellington comedian who learned her craft alongside premier comics Dai Henwood, Steve Wrigley and Ben Hurley.
Event organiser, and self-confessed 'old man of comedy' Greg Ellis, who will be busting out improv with Richard Falkner, says this is a chance to enjoy a great comedy line-up for a good cause.
Money raised will help fund Titahi Bay Intermediate's September school camp. Doors open at 6.30pm and the event starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets ($30 which includes meat or vegetarian nachos) are available by emailing tbissg@gmail.com or from Titahi Bay Intermediate weekdays 8.30am-3.30pm.
Photo: Gabby Anderson a teacher with a national award-winning sense of humour
Porirua City Council has issued $6000 worth of fines in a year for infringements involving parking on berms. Protecting underground infrastructure and keeping footpaths clear for pedestrians were the main reasons for the ticketing blitz.
PCC manager of monitoring and compliance Leonie McPhail … View morePorirua City Council has issued $6000 worth of fines in a year for infringements involving parking on berms. Protecting underground infrastructure and keeping footpaths clear for pedestrians were the main reasons for the ticketing blitz.
PCC manager of monitoring and compliance Leonie McPhail said there were important reasons for keeping berms clear.
"Important infrastructure, such as pipes and cables for water and internet, run directly under the berms to connect homes to various networks. They cost a lot to repair should they get damaged. We also need to ensure the paths are clear especially for people using mobility scooters or pushing prams," McPhail said.
Read the full story here.
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Mana College students watched in shock as an out of control Subaru Legacy station wagon left the road, skidded across a grass berm, and smashed through a fence into a small bank outside school buildings along Awarua St shortly before 8am on Tuesday.
It's about time the council arranged some… View moreMana College students watched in shock as an out of control Subaru Legacy station wagon left the road, skidded across a grass berm, and smashed through a fence into a small bank outside school buildings along Awarua St shortly before 8am on Tuesday.
It's about time the council arranged some traffic calming measures to make that street safer.
A driver came close to hitting students when the station wagon they were driving crashed through a s…
Hi neighbours, we're having the biggest brand launch sale with 20% - 70% off storewide everyday from 9am, 17th - 26th August 2018!
We're also holding a Customer Evening on Thursday 23rd August, 7pm till late. Everyone that attends will get an entry into the island holiday giveaway! On … View moreHi neighbours, we're having the biggest brand launch sale with 20% - 70% off storewide everyday from 9am, 17th - 26th August 2018!
We're also holding a Customer Evening on Thursday 23rd August, 7pm till late. Everyone that attends will get an entry into the island holiday giveaway! On the night we will have some of the best local food and beverages available for you to try. Please RSVP by the 21st August 2018 to info@paulas.co.nz or phone on 04 298 5990.
Every purchase in store during the sale period goes in the draw to win a $5,000 Flight Centre Gift Card for a holiday of your choice.
Dress in black and gold to our Customer Evening and the best dressed will receive a special prize!
Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?
The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on… View moreDo you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?
The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on free-to-air television and want to hear what you think.
We will be holding a public meeting in Porirua where you can get more information and ask questions. It will be on Friday 17 August at Porirua RSA from 10.00am-12.00pm, please register on our website if you plan to attend.
You can also find out what is being considered and give your feedback through our 5-10-minute online survey.
Email us at info@bsa.govt.nz or visit the website for more information.
It's usually served best with butter & jam right?
But what are some of the other favourites out there? What's the best way to make a gooood fried bread?
*Please put an NFP with your comment if you'd rather your thoughts weren't shared in a possible cooking article!**
Porirua's most famous boogie boarder has done it again. Hayley Putawai from Titahi Bay hit headlines last year after flying down Huka Falls on his board. Now he's done it on a massive wave in Bali.
He's developing a growing popularity, and even though he's a solid swimmer this … View morePorirua's most famous boogie boarder has done it again. Hayley Putawai from Titahi Bay hit headlines last year after flying down Huka Falls on his board. Now he's done it on a massive wave in Bali.
He's developing a growing popularity, and even though he's a solid swimmer this stuff is obviously not without its risks.
So what do people think?
*Please put an NFP with your comment if you'd rather it didn't possibly appear in a news story!*
7yr old Grand Son is starting his first Fish Tank. Does anyone have any material (stones, buildings etc) They no longer require???
I am in need of a few pieces of lawn for a small outdoor project.I
Would appreciate any off cuts or leftovers instead of throwing them out.
Porirua City Council (PCC) is zoning in on the wallets of the city's berm abusers, issuing $6000 w…
I have several uniform items ranging in age from 8-14
All in good condition skivvies, shorts, T shirts ,PE gear, scarf, raincoat ( never worn).
2 x raincoats size 8 and Small
Tracksuit Small
Scarf x4
1x beret
… View moreI have several uniform items ranging in age from 8-14
All in good condition skivvies, shorts, T shirts ,PE gear, scarf, raincoat ( never worn).
2 x raincoats size 8 and Small
Tracksuit Small
Scarf x4
1x beret
Polar vest 8 &Small
Cardigan M x2
City Shorts 8
Short Sleeve shirt 10, M
PE Top 12
PE Shorts 32
Summer over blouse 8
Short Sleeve Tshirts Small x3, 2 x Medium
2 x Long sleeve t Shirt M
Track suit top 12
All in good condition
Clients of cleaning companies expect great results each and every time, clients should be thrilled with the results and hopefully tell you so, along with all their family, friends, and colleagues!! Keeping those high standards up every time is crucial to maintaining repeat business.
So, what … View moreClients of cleaning companies expect great results each and every time, clients should be thrilled with the results and hopefully tell you so, along with all their family, friends, and colleagues!! Keeping those high standards up every time is crucial to maintaining repeat business.
So, what make a great cleaner?
Consistent
A great cleaner makes it their mission to be consistently brilliant at each and every clean. After a while it can be tempting to get complacent and start cutting corners but your client will expect you to leave their home predictably spotless every time and a great cleaner will live up to their expectations.
Attentive
Attention to detail is vital, as everybody knows there is a vast difference between something that looks clean and something that is clean. Attention to detail matters. A great cleaner is able to see things that others don’t and will always go above and beyond.
Honest
Accidents happen (apparently!), however careful you are, if you do a lot of cleaning at some point there may be an accident. it’s essential to be upfront and honest with your client so you can resolve the situation with minimum hassle and get back to what you’re great at. Open and honest communication is key.
Prideful
A great cleaner should have pride, if a cleaner doesn’t take pride in their work how can they possibly do a good job?
Punctual
Being punctual reflects your being organised so you work effectively and efficiently. If cleaners don’t feel they can complete their list of jobs to the required standard then be honest and discuss the time needs of the job with the client. Discerning client will value quality over cost.
Discrete
As a cleaner, you’re mostly alone in someone’s home. Your clients trust you to do your job without snooping. If you do come across something sensitive, it goes without saying that the information doesn’t leave that home. A client’s privacy and the privacy of their home is to be respected.
Cheery
A sense of humour helps, clients don’t want to run into a grumpy, sour faced ogre cleaning their home, so chin up, cheery smiles help give your clients the feel-good factor that will add to their appreciation of you and your work.
Fortitude
While you don’t need to be an Olympic athlete, cleaning is hard graft, it’s a great way to burn calories!
Q. So, are you a great cleaner, or if you’re a client of a cleaning company, what’s your cleaner like?
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