Hop to Porirua for Easter fun
Easter in Porirua is going to be fun for the whole family.
We have several free Easter events lined up to keep the tamariki entertained – from a colouring-in competition to an exciting Easter egg hunt, as well as a free drive-in movie that everyone can enjoy!
Easter colouring-in competition Get your tamariki together for a fun Easter colouring-in competition and be in to win one of three Easter prize packs, full of yummy treats and activities.
Download your preferred design from poriruacity.govt.nz/easter or collect a hard copy from Porirua City Library, Te Rauparaha Arena, or Porirua City Council’s reception in Cobham Court. Entries close at noon on Thursday 14 April and winners will be drawn at 1pm on the same day.
Easter egg treasure hunt Bring the kids, young and old, for a fun Easter egg treasure hunt on Sunday 17 April at seven locations across Porirua.
Treasure will be either a chocolate Easter egg or a gift voucher for a local café or business. Visit our Facebook page or go to poriruacity. govt.nz/easter for more details of this eggcelent event!
Free drive-in movie Get everybunny in the car on Easter Sunday and drive up to Porirua Park for a great night out at the movies, on us!
Movie: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021). Rated G.
When: Sunday 17 April. Drive in from 3pm, movie showing from 4pm and due to finish at about 5.35pm.
Where: Porirua Park top fields, off Sievers Grove.
No pre-registration required, just drive in to enjoy the movie.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.6% Yes
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13.2% No
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.