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As part of our work installing a new bulk watermain in eastern Porirua, we are about to commence work on installing a chamber and more pipework at the intersection of Conclusion St and Warspite Ave, Waitangirua.
From 21 October, a one-way system will be in place with a detour route along … View moreAs part of our work installing a new bulk watermain in eastern Porirua, we are about to commence work on installing a chamber and more pipework at the intersection of Conclusion St and Warspite Ave, Waitangirua.
From 21 October, a one-way system will be in place with a detour route along Conclusion Street and Desert Gold Street.
Warspite Ave will be reduced to a single lane during the work, through the peaks and out of hours. This will result in significant journey time increase. Please find an alternative route wherever possible.
Learn more about this project on our website.
This variegated Geranium has attractive apple green leaves with cream crimped edge, and the flowers are double pink and white. I have seen a variegated Geranium with red single flowers. This one is unusual and very beautiful.
Name: Chelsea Gem.
I have had one growing in a pot for years happily, … View moreThis variegated Geranium has attractive apple green leaves with cream crimped edge, and the flowers are double pink and white. I have seen a variegated Geranium with red single flowers. This one is unusual and very beautiful.
Name: Chelsea Gem.
I have had one growing in a pot for years happily, and does well in the ground also like most Geraniums.
Geraniums rather like the sun, and in a warm spot outside. perhaps under the eaves on the sunny side of the house, can grow through the winter .
This little plant is 14cms high and should double its height this year and throw out side shoots too. It should flower for you as well.
The plant for sale is in the blue pot.
I have not seen it for sale in nurseries.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking.
Does anyone have a spare vacuum cleaner they're willing to part with? Mine broke just as I'm preparing to move houses!
Greytown is about to get a big bump in population and workforce with the approval of a new retireme…
It's the 3rd annual BLOCK PARTY on the Saturday of Labour Day weekend. A great day out with everything from live music, fantastic art , tours, and great food, so much fun! Activities for the whole family.
FREE happenings around the Masterton Arts Quarter, our CBD block, and Queen Elizabeth … View moreIt's the 3rd annual BLOCK PARTY on the Saturday of Labour Day weekend. A great day out with everything from live music, fantastic art , tours, and great food, so much fun! Activities for the whole family.
FREE happenings around the Masterton Arts Quarter, our CBD block, and Queen Elizabeth Park.
See you there Saturday 26 October 2019 10:00am – 2:00pm
Diane Meenken gets book signed by Rachel Hunter at PaperPlus in Masterton on Tuesday for the release of her book Tour of Beauty.
Thanks for the photo Phil Brazier!
We are looking for people who were treated at Calvary Hospital in Newtown, now Wakefield Hospital, between 1960-87. The hospital was run by a Catholic order of nursing sisters, The Little Company of Mary. We are particularly after those treated in the area of obstetrics/gynecology.
Is this … View moreWe are looking for people who were treated at Calvary Hospital in Newtown, now Wakefield Hospital, between 1960-87. The hospital was run by a Catholic order of nursing sisters, The Little Company of Mary. We are particularly after those treated in the area of obstetrics/gynecology.
Is this familiar to you? If so, then please get in touch with alison.mau@stuff.co.nz or at PO Box 6341, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141 - please note that any communication will be kept confidential.
This lilac, just coming away with fresh leaves in the Spring is in a 20 cms pot and the plant itself is 25cms high. It should double its height this season, but probably won't flower for several years.
Lilacs are wonderfully win- hardy and grow in almost any soil. They are deciduous, and in … View moreThis lilac, just coming away with fresh leaves in the Spring is in a 20 cms pot and the plant itself is 25cms high. It should double its height this season, but probably won't flower for several years.
Lilacs are wonderfully win- hardy and grow in almost any soil. They are deciduous, and in the Spring come out with leaves and sprays of scented flowers. The flowers look great in a vase too.
The last pic is an 'aerial' view showing all the new shoots filling the pot. A nice healthy plant.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Take the kids, enjoy the day!
- Visit the Pioneer Village Family Fair at Cobblestones Museum, a fun day of live music, entertainment, stalls, a cupcake competition, and steam punk happening this Saturday. 11am – 3pm.
- As part of Kokomai weekend rock up to the Greytown Library and see the … View moreTake the kids, enjoy the day!
- Visit the Pioneer Village Family Fair at Cobblestones Museum, a fun day of live music, entertainment, stalls, a cupcake competition, and steam punk happening this Saturday. 11am – 3pm.
- As part of Kokomai weekend rock up to the Greytown Library and see the String Bean Puppets,a Wellington puppet company. Anna Bailey will share the wonder and magic of puppetry in three delightful shows.Enjoyed by all ages from pre-schoolers to adults. Free Entry!
Saturday 19 October:
11am – 11.40am: Once in a Full Moon - a fishing trip takes a magical turn
12.30pm – 1pm: The Mermaid’s Song - a kiwi finds the biggest egg in the world
2pm – 2.40pm: The Penguin and the Sea Monster
1 day until the ShakeOut!
Make sure you get your water storage sorted before 1.30pm tomorrow.
Use our water tool to help figure out what you need, and go in the draw to win 2 buckets for your poos and wees, a water storage tank, and a turbo jet for boiling your water.
We’re installing a new bulk watermain in eastern Porirua, which will provide resilience and cater for growth.
We are progressing well and are about to commence work on installing a chamber and more pipework at the intersection of Conclusion St and Warspite Ave, Waitangirua. This work will take … View moreWe’re installing a new bulk watermain in eastern Porirua, which will provide resilience and cater for growth.
We are progressing well and are about to commence work on installing a chamber and more pipework at the intersection of Conclusion St and Warspite Ave, Waitangirua. This work will take about one month from 21 October – 21 November, hours of work will generally be 7am-10pm.
From 21 October, a one-way system will be in place with a detour route along Conclusion Street and Desert Gold Street.
Warspite Ave will be reduced to a single lane during the work, through the peaks and out of hours. This will result in significant journey time increase. Please find an alternative route wherever possible.
Learn more about this project on our website.
After changes to firearm laws, the government introduced a six month amnesty period. This means that anyone with firearms and parts that are no longer legal have until 20 December 2019 to hand them in to Police.
Police are providing a number of ways for people to hand-in their firearms or parts, … View moreAfter changes to firearm laws, the government introduced a six month amnesty period. This means that anyone with firearms and parts that are no longer legal have until 20 December 2019 to hand them in to Police.
Police are providing a number of ways for people to hand-in their firearms or parts, including Police-run collection events - bit.ly...
If you can’t make a collection event, check whether there is a dealer near you - bit.ly...
If you think you have a unique prohibited item and are eligible to apply for compensation, find out how you can do that here - bit.ly...
Some firearms can also be modified and there is also a list of approved gunsmiths eligible to do the work - bit.ly...
FAQ’s here - bit.ly... or call 0800 311 311.
It's time once again for the Vincents Annual Group Exhibition. This will be a showcase of the amazing artwork produced at Vincents over the past year.
Over 50 artists will be represented, featuring paintings, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, fibre arts, mixed media works and more.
… View moreIt's time once again for the Vincents Annual Group Exhibition. This will be a showcase of the amazing artwork produced at Vincents over the past year.
Over 50 artists will be represented, featuring paintings, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, fibre arts, mixed media works and more.
This is also a perfect opportunity to purchase unique artworks which would make wonderful Christmas gifts.
Everyone is welcome to attend the opening at 5:30pm, Wednesday 30th October at Vincents Gallery, Willis St Village, 5 /148 Willis St.
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