Whitby, Porirua

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

2636 days ago

Is it all falling at our feet?

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Bet you didn't know that the council is aware of 48 large slips since the earthquake and flooding last November, which have cost it $3.2 million in capital expenditure and $540,000 in operating expenditure to clean and repair.

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2635 days ago

Bring a pest to school day: Biosecurity talks traps with enthusiastic students

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our biosecurity officers do a lot more then just protect our native environment. They are out there talking to the backyard protectors of tomorrow! Two of our team recently visited Plateau School where they talked pests, predators and what happens when you put a banana in a trap...

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2635 days ago

Disabled preschoolers waiting months for first Early Intervention Service appointment

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Has your family or kindy also been waiting ages to get special assistance for a pre-schooler? Please get in touch for another article: jared.nicoll@fairfaxmedia.co.nz 237 8118

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2636 days ago

Colonial Knob Spring Challenge

Beni Neighbourly Lead from Ranui

Hello neighbours😅

We are starting another 12week walking challenge next week and would like to extend an invitation to all & any neighbours who would dare to give this challenge a go! It's fun & free.
Do it for you or your family, prove to others you can do it as many have failed.
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Hello neighbours😅

We are starting another 12week walking challenge next week and would like to extend an invitation to all & any neighbours who would dare to give this challenge a go! It's fun & free.
Do it for you or your family, prove to others you can do it as many have failed.

All you have to do is go up the colonial knob walk way once per week for 12weeks!
Get a selfie at the lookout and post it on our group page 'Rangituhi-Colonial Knob Warriors every walk you do.

Starts: Monday 4th September
Ends: Sunday 26th November

What is it all for? It's all about promoting healthy living & excersize in our neighbourhoods. It's FREE & it's fun.

How do I join? Join over 100 other members in the rangituhi colonial knob warriors group in the group section & then start walking!😅

All the best.

2635 days ago

Fancy a walk?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

The Kapi-Mana News team has signed up to Steptember - we've pledged to each walk 10,000 steps a day while we raise money for Cerebral Palsy.
I'm going to take a 30 minute walk every day during September and would love a Porirua local to join me each time.
If you have a story, an … View more
The Kapi-Mana News team has signed up to Steptember - we've pledged to each walk 10,000 steps a day while we raise money for Cerebral Palsy.
I'm going to take a 30 minute walk every day during September and would love a Porirua local to join me each time.
If you have a story, an interesting tale or a project you want to tell us about, join me on a brisk walk and let's chat.
As long as you're fine with me writing about our conversation then I'd love to hear from you!
Message me here or email virginia.fallon@fairfaxmedia.co.nz and lets make a date.

2636 days ago

Volunteers are wunderbar

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

So many big events need volunteers. Do you think it's as simple as some people make time to help, others make excuses?

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2636 days ago

Winter Bazaar on now!

Mary Potter Hospice

Come and Shop yourself Silly at the Mary Potter Hospice Shops Winter Bazaar now on! It’s full of trinkets and treasures for the whole family. We have 8 Hospice Shops across Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti. Check out your nearest location here. Learn more

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2637 days ago

Missing Cat, Farmers Cres

Martina from Belmont

My friends cat is missing from Farners Cres, possible sighting in Biddle Cres. Please be on the outlook.

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2642 days ago

Poll: Do you have a landline phone?

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

We're doing a story on landline phones: who still has them? Are they extinct technology or still an important part of life?
We'd love you to take our wee poll and comment if you like!
[Remember to mark your comment NFP if you don't want it appearing in print]

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Do you have a landline phone?
  • 74.4% I have a landline phone in my house
    74.4% Complete
  • 25.6% I do not have a landline phone in my house
    25.6% Complete
223 votes
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2637 days ago

Art Sale - Robyn Hall Art Gallery Unit 22 2 Northpoint St Plimmerton

Robyn from Plimmerton

Art sale on 10-4pm daily till Saturday Sept 2nd 4pm

Negotiable

2637 days ago

Join NZ Gardener's September campaign to save our pollinators!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2.… View more
Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2. Take part in The Great Kiwi Bee Count. www.stuff.co.nz...

3. Sign the petition against the sale of pesticides containing bee-harming neonicotinoids. www.stuff.co.nz...

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2638 days ago

Natives

Carolina from Plimmerton

Does anyone have any native seedlings or plants that I can have? I need to replant my bank and I'm looking for natives in particular. Many thanks in advance.

2637 days ago

Get decorating with these great deals from Resene

Resene

Doing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the … View moreDoing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the Resene website or while you’re in store. Find out more

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