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Thanks (NOT) to the lovely 'neighbour' that let their belovered pooch leave me a present on the grass beside my drive at my front door today. This is not on.
If you were a responsible dog owner, and your dog does his/her business on someone's lawn you should pick it up. Not leave … View moreThanks (NOT) to the lovely 'neighbour' that let their belovered pooch leave me a present on the grass beside my drive at my front door today. This is not on.
If you were a responsible dog owner, and your dog does his/her business on someone's lawn you should pick it up. Not leave it for us to step in and traipse it into our house. It was only that I came early today and spotted it just before my foot landed in it!!!!
Next time clean up your dog. If your dog poops on someone's lawn pick it up take it home and put it in your own bin. We shouldn't have to do your job and clean up after your pooch.
Do you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs … View moreDo you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Plus, register an event between 27 April and 3 May you could WIN great prizes.
So grab your flatmates, your kids, your neighbour or your whole street and head to a place that you love in your community and make a difference. Your contributions will help make your community a cleaner and happier place to live! #CleanUpNZ
Some elderly residents will be temporarily rehomed after the discovery of asbestos in a Porirua soci…
In a perfect world, Izzy Ford reckons her new role would not be newsworthy. The first woman in 20 y…
A council worker says Whitby Walkway is one of the worst affected areas when it comes to dog poo.
Porirua Council say the dog poo has become a health and safety issue for their workers, who get sprayed with it when they're mowing the grass.
How big is the problem of dog poo in your area?
… View moreA council worker says Whitby Walkway is one of the worst affected areas when it comes to dog poo.
Porirua Council say the dog poo has become a health and safety issue for their workers, who get sprayed with it when they're mowing the grass.
How big is the problem of dog poo in your area?
Have you noticed more poo being left on walkways?
Let us know and remember to mark your post NFP if you don't want us printing it!
Kris Dando is leaving Kapi-Mana News after more than a decade. We thought it apt to find out what he…
See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View moreSee our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.
3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.
4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.
5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.
Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
Mayor Mike Tana says he wants a fully-equipped A and E service for the city - not just the after-hours doctor's service currently offered at Kenepuru Hospital.
He says Porirua could be cut off from Wellington in a disaster and needs to be self-sufficient.
What do you think? Does a city of … View moreMayor Mike Tana says he wants a fully-equipped A and E service for the city - not just the after-hours doctor's service currently offered at Kenepuru Hospital.
He says Porirua could be cut off from Wellington in a disaster and needs to be self-sufficient.
What do you think? Does a city of 54,000 warrant its own accident and emergency service or are you happy to use Wellington Hospital?
Let us know and remember to mark your post NFP if you don't want us to print it.
Now is the time to give us your opinion on the RiverLink project directly! If you can't make it to one of the Community Open Days, head over to the new online feedback tool.
We look forward to your input!
haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz...
Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.
Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
… View moreHave a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
A Porirua multisport event got a dose of star power with Olympian Mahe Drysdale proving his sporting…
💫 Community Day | 15 April 2017 | 10:30am 💫
Elim Christian Centre, 11 Heriot Drive, Porirua.
*** All welcome!
It's that time of year again! This is our 7th year running and we're still going strong with all our generous supporters donating their good quality household items, … View more💫 Community Day | 15 April 2017 | 10:30am 💫
Elim Christian Centre, 11 Heriot Drive, Porirua.
*** All welcome!
It's that time of year again! This is our 7th year running and we're still going strong with all our generous supporters donating their good quality household items, furniture and clothing. Free beauty treatments and haircuts are back, as well as free family photos with our talented photographers. Sausage sizzles are free, free bouncy castle/facepainting for the kids. Its a great family day out, everyone is welcome. See you there!
📍Please let me know if you want to:
- donate your good quality clothing or furniture (we can pick-up)
- volunteer in the Free Salon as a nail-tech/stylist/barber/hairdresser (we will promote your business/services throughout the day).
Thank-you 🙂
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