Ascot Park, Porirua

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151 days ago

Poll: Are you confident in the new government coalition?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've finally got news of the government for the next three years. Are you feeling confident that this coalition can improve Aotearoa?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Are you confident in the new government coalition?
  • 40.6% Yes, give them time
    40.6% Complete
  • 49.9% No, I'm worried
    49.9% Complete
  • 9.5% I'm not sure
    9.5% Complete
4102 votes
150 days ago

Santa Paws is back for 2023!

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

Hundreds of Christmas-ready pets were shared last year - and we're keen to see them again!

Whether it's your cat tangled in tinsel or your pooch by a pile of pressies, share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card.

All pets are welcome … View more
Hundreds of Christmas-ready pets were shared last year - and we're keen to see them again!

Whether it's your cat tangled in tinsel or your pooch by a pile of pressies, share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see festive snaps from around your neighbourhood too.

This is one of Neighbourly member's favourite campaigns so get involved and show your neighbours how adorable your Christmas pet is! Enter now.

Competition closes 21 December 2023 - winners announced early 2024!
Enter your pet now

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151 days ago

Downsize to a richer, happier life

Malvina Major Retirement Village

What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to … View more
What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
When helping people to declutter, Peter never starts by focusing on the stuff itself. Every item in your home has a story, so the first step is to think about what that story is.

Maybe you’re thinking about downsizing as you approach retirement but still have all the artwork and toys and books that belonged to your now adult children, and don’t know what to do with them. Perhaps letting go of that old sports equipment means letting go of a vision you had of yourself that no longer fits who you are. Maybe you’re holding onto heirlooms you have no use for because you want to keep the memory of the person alive.

No matter what your situation is, it’s easier to declutter and downsize if you start by identifying the feelings that underlie your attachment to your stuff before tackling the stuff itself.

Click to read more.

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151 days ago

Roadworks ahead

NZ Transport Agency

Want high visibility of Wellington Region State Highway Roadworks?

We carry out regular maintenance of the state highway network to connect the Wellington region.

To stay up to date on what’s happening in your area and plan ahead, sign up for email alerts
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152 days ago

Nomi

Bronwyn from Plimmerton

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Price: $32

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152 days ago

Fridge/freezer

Andrew from Papakowhai

Free
Older model but still in good working condition
Pickup papakowhai

Free

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152 days ago

Professor Richard Stubbs

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

In a presentation few could not possibly be disinterested in,
Professor Richard Stubbs spoke about a business known as
P3 Research which has the goal of contributing to the
improvement of health outcomes for their participants and
future generations by providing independent and accurate
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In a presentation few could not possibly be disinterested in,
Professor Richard Stubbs spoke about a business known as
P3 Research which has the goal of contributing to the
improvement of health outcomes for their participants and
future generations by providing independent and accurate
clinical research with integrity and professionalism.
This statement of the organisation’s mission and goal hides a fascinating story of how Richard left a career
as a surgeon to establish a business undertaking clinical trials in New Zealand. The key message was how
much effort goes into the integrity of the trial outcomes but above all else how important the safety of the
participants is.
Trials for new pharmaceuticals are a critical step in the very expensive process of achieving acceptance for
these products which may change peoples lives for the better.
Participation is a way of helping long-term the long term while perhaps helping yourself along the way.
If you are interested follow on Facebook www.facebook.com... or website
www.p3research.co.nz...
The presentation went way past time and at the end the questions continued to flow reflecting the interest in
the presentation of which I have captured but a modest part.

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152 days ago

Rotary Christmas Party.

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

A celebration of all we have achieved this year.

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153 days ago

Summer's on it's way!

Operations Manager from Adrenalin Forest Wellington

Swing into the summer holidays with adrenaline pumping through your veins!

With a variety of heights and different challenges for your family, friends and you to experience. 😎☀



#holidays #Holidays #summer #experience #whattodo #funinthesun #highropes #newzealand #auckland #tauranga … View more
Swing into the summer holidays with adrenaline pumping through your veins!

With a variety of heights and different challenges for your family, friends and you to experience. 😎☀



#holidays #Holidays #summer #experience #whattodo #funinthesun #highropes #newzealand #auckland #tauranga #bayofplenty #Wellington #wellington #christchurch #adrenaline #adrenalinforest

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154 days ago

Happy Black Friday!

The Team from NZ Compare

Black Friday Special: Uncover great deals & a chance to WIN a $200 Prezzy Card!

Here's the #1 must-buy recommended by YOU: Home & Garden. Uncover the top 10 anticipated must-have products for Black Friday 2023 HERE: www.priceme.co.nz...

And don't forget to enter our … View more
Black Friday Special: Uncover great deals & a chance to WIN a $200 Prezzy Card!

Here's the #1 must-buy recommended by YOU: Home & Garden. Uncover the top 10 anticipated must-have products for Black Friday 2023 HERE: www.priceme.co.nz...

And don't forget to enter our giveaway for a shot at a $200 Prezzy Card: www.nzcompare.com...
Act fast, it all wraps up on 29/11/2023!

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154 days ago

Lofty thoughts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Transform a bland attic or rumpty garage space into a rustic studio or spare room with Resene paints. Find out how to make the more of your spaces with these easy instructions.

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154 days ago

Level up your vege patch with NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

As the sunny days get longer and more frequent, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into the garden. Grab a subscription to NZ Gardener and get a Free Vege Patch from Scratch book written by NZ Gardener’s editor Jo McCarroll worth $44.99.

Make your garden one of the best in the neighbourhood … View more
As the sunny days get longer and more frequent, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into the garden. Grab a subscription to NZ Gardener and get a Free Vege Patch from Scratch book written by NZ Gardener’s editor Jo McCarroll worth $44.99.

Make your garden one of the best in the neighbourhood this summer with the help of a monthly NZ Gardener subscription and Vege Patch from Scratch. Purchase a subscription today at Mags4Gifts.co.nz to receive your free book. T&Cs apply.
Find out more

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154 days ago

Crime, punishment and parole

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Sir Ron Young, Chairperson, NZ Parole Board.

Would you like to attend? Please see below. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this meeting has now been postponed until early in the New Year.

Sir Ron Young was appointed chairperson of the New Zealand Parole Board in August 2018. He has spent more … View more
Sir Ron Young, Chairperson, NZ Parole Board.

Would you like to attend? Please see below. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this meeting has now been postponed until early in the New Year.

Sir Ron Young was appointed chairperson of the New Zealand Parole Board in August 2018. He has spent more than 27 years in the judiciary, 14 of those as a High Court Judge until he stepped down in 2015. He was Chief District Court Judge from 1993 until 2001, responsible for overseeing 112 judges from the criminal, civil, family and youth court jurisdictions nationwide and previously a member of the Chief Justice’s panel reviewing media televising, photographing and use of sound recording in court. Besides his role as Chairperson of the Parole Board, Sir Ron currently presides on the Courts of Appeal in Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Pitcairn Islands.
In his talk Sir Ron will talk about the current statistics in crime and who are and for what are offenders punished for in New Zealand. Finally, he will discuss how parole works and why we should be bothered trying to rehabilitate offenders.
The evening starts at 6pm on Tuesday 28th
November, at the Mana Cruising Club.
The cost is $30 per person, including the dinner.
Would you like to attend this interesting evening? Please email: contactplimrotary@gmail.com or message me on: 0274912281
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this meeting has now been postponed until early in the New Year.

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155 days ago

Free dirt

Naomi from Titahi Bay

We are clearing our section and digging out around 60-80m3 of dirt. If anyone wants some or all please let us know. Pick up Titahi Bay. May be able to drop off for a small fee to cover drivers wage and gas. Please txt to discuss 0212394243.
Just need to confirm what day we are getting the digger, … View more
We are clearing our section and digging out around 60-80m3 of dirt. If anyone wants some or all please let us know. Pick up Titahi Bay. May be able to drop off for a small fee to cover drivers wage and gas. Please txt to discuss 0212394243.
Just need to confirm what day we are getting the digger, likely to be this weekend. We can load your trailer with the digger for you.

Free

156 days ago

Cymbidium orchids- free to a good home.

Rhondda from Whitby

I have just divided my orchid plant. It was very root-bound. I have replanted all I want from it, so have a big clump of plant left. It has a pale pink, large flower. It will need to be in a frost-free position. Please message me if you would like all that is left. The clump is big. It could… View moreI have just divided my orchid plant. It was very root-bound. I have replanted all I want from it, so have a big clump of plant left. It has a pale pink, large flower. It will need to be in a frost-free position. Please message me if you would like all that is left. The clump is big. It could be divided into about 10 plants. This photo is very like the orchid I have. I have now given the orchids to the first person who replied. I will leave this up in case they don't collect them.

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