Back
Posts by Community News
1912 days ago

The Sound of Music is coming to Porirua

Reporter Community News

The show must go on. After postponing their production of the stage play “Brassed Off” just before Level Four lock down, the Porirua Little Theatre has bounced back and is producing the Sound of Music.
The production features a cast of 36 from ages six and up, acting, singing and dancing in more than 45 different roles.


Locals play many of the leading roles including Callum Rolland of Whitby (stage manager and Franz), Jessica Karauria of Papakowhai (Elsa Schrader), Erebuka Bwauro of Cannons Creek is in the ensemble, David Marris of Ranui (Captain Geog von Trapp), Elena Power from Titahi Bay (Gretl von Trapp,) Nijah Rohloff of Elsdon (Kurt von Trapp), Sarah Holswich of Elsdon (Frau Schmidt) and Emma Orsmby of Whitby (playing in the ensemble) who all feature in the attached picture.

The Sound of Music Is on at the Purina Pro Plan Wellington Events Center October 28 to November 14.

Image
More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

Image
Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.7% Maybe?
    33.7% Complete
  • 24.8% No
    24.8% Complete
581 votes
2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

Image
24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

Image