Camborne, Porirua

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2695 days ago

Porirua City Council hits berm parkers in the pocket

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Porirua City Council has issued $6000 worth of fines in a year for infringements involving parking on berms. Protecting underground infrastructure and keeping footpaths clear for pedestrians were the main reasons for the ticketing blitz.

PCC manager of monitoring and compliance Leonie McPhail … View more
Porirua City Council has issued $6000 worth of fines in a year for infringements involving parking on berms. Protecting underground infrastructure and keeping footpaths clear for pedestrians were the main reasons for the ticketing blitz.

PCC manager of monitoring and compliance Leonie McPhail said there were important reasons for keeping berms clear.

"Important infrastructure, such as pipes and cables for water and internet, run directly under the berms to connect homes to various networks. They cost a lot to repair should they get damaged. We also need to ensure the paths are clear especially for people using mobility scooters or pushing prams," McPhail said.

Read the full story here.
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2694 days ago

Driver crashes car through Mana College fence

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Mana College students watched in shock as an out of control Subaru Legacy station wagon left the road, skidded across a grass berm, and smashed through a fence into a small bank outside school buildings along Awarua St shortly before 8am on Tuesday.

It's about time the council arranged some… View more
Mana College students watched in shock as an out of control Subaru Legacy station wagon left the road, skidded across a grass berm, and smashed through a fence into a small bank outside school buildings along Awarua St shortly before 8am on Tuesday.

It's about time the council arranged some traffic calming measures to make that street safer.

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2694 days ago

Win an island holiday at Paula's Customer Evening!

Paulas Home & Living

Hi neighbours, we're having the biggest brand launch sale with 20% - 70% off storewide everyday from 9am, 17th - 26th August 2018!

We're also holding a Customer Evening on Thursday 23rd August, 7pm till late. Everyone that attends will get an entry into the island holiday giveaway! On … View more
Hi neighbours, we're having the biggest brand launch sale with 20% - 70% off storewide everyday from 9am, 17th - 26th August 2018!

We're also holding a Customer Evening on Thursday 23rd August, 7pm till late. Everyone that attends will get an entry into the island holiday giveaway! On the night we will have some of the best local food and beverages available for you to try. Please RSVP by the 21st August 2018 to info@paulas.co.nz or phone on 04 298 5990.

Every purchase in store during the sale period goes in the draw to win a $5,000 Flight Centre Gift Card for a holiday of your choice.

Dress in black and gold to our Customer Evening and the best dressed will receive a special prize!
Find out more!

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2694 days ago

Timebands, Parental Locks and Classifications

BSA

Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on… View more
Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on free-to-air television and want to hear what you think.

We will be holding a public meeting in Porirua where you can get more information and ask questions. It will be on Friday 17 August at Porirua RSA from 10.00am-12.00pm, please register on our website if you plan to attend.

You can also find out what is being considered and give your feedback through our 5-10-minute online survey.

Email us at info@bsa.govt.nz or visit the website for more information.
Complete our survey here!

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2699 days ago

Poll: We want your best fry bread recipe please

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

It's usually served best with butter & jam right?
But what are some of the other favourites out there? What's the best way to make a gooood fried bread?

*Please put an NFP with your comment if you'd rather your thoughts weren't shared in a possible cooking article!**

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We want your best fry bread recipe please
  • 31.3% Butter and jam
    31.3% Complete
  • 68.8% Golden syrup
    68.8% Complete
48 votes
2695 days ago

Poll: Legendary or lunacy?

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Porirua's most famous boogie boarder has done it again. Hayley Putawai from Titahi Bay hit headlines last year after flying down Huka Falls on his board. Now he's done it on a massive wave in Bali.
He's developing a growing popularity, and even though he's a solid swimmer this … View more
Porirua's most famous boogie boarder has done it again. Hayley Putawai from Titahi Bay hit headlines last year after flying down Huka Falls on his board. Now he's done it on a massive wave in Bali.
He's developing a growing popularity, and even though he's a solid swimmer this stuff is obviously not without its risks.
So what do people think?

*Please put an NFP with your comment if you'd rather it didn't possibly appear in a news story!*

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Legendary or lunacy?
  • 50% The man's a legend.
    50% Complete
  • 50% Way too silly. Don't risk it.
    50% Complete
28 votes
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2695 days ago

Fish Tank Material

Christine from Titahi Bay

7yr old Grand Son is starting his first Fish Tank. Does anyone have any material (stones, buildings etc) They no longer require???

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2695 days ago

Any spare rolls / pieces of ready Turf out there??

Stephanie from Whitby

I am in need of a few pieces of lawn for a small outdoor project.I

Would appreciate any off cuts or leftovers instead of throwing them out.

Free

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2696 days ago

Chilton St James Uniform

Sandie from Whitby

I have several uniform items ranging in age from 8-14

All in good condition skivvies, shorts, T shirts ,PE gear, scarf, raincoat ( never worn).

2 x raincoats size 8 and Small
Tracksuit Small
Scarf x4
1x beret
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I have several uniform items ranging in age from 8-14

All in good condition skivvies, shorts, T shirts ,PE gear, scarf, raincoat ( never worn).

2 x raincoats size 8 and Small
Tracksuit Small
Scarf x4
1x beret
Polar vest 8 &Small
Cardigan M x2
City Shorts 8
Short Sleeve shirt 10, M
PE Top 12
PE Shorts 32
Summer over blouse 8
Short Sleeve Tshirts Small x3, 2 x Medium
2 x Long sleeve t Shirt M
Track suit top 12
All in good condition

Negotiable

2696 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive. Share tips now

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2701 days ago

Is it OK for cafes to turn away mums with prams?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Both coffee and controversy is brewing in wider Wellington region at the moment on the topic of prams in cafes.

A cafe in Petone doesn't allow buggies and prams in the cafe when two designated areas up front by the window are full. This is due to space and safety reasons. … View more
Hi neighbours,

Both coffee and controversy is brewing in wider Wellington region at the moment on the topic of prams in cafes.

A cafe in Petone doesn't allow buggies and prams in the cafe when two designated areas up front by the window are full. This is due to space and safety reasons. However, some mums have hit out saying it isn't "child friendly". Other cafes have now chimed into the debate. We want to know your thoughts on the topic.

Are you a mum with a pram that's been turned away from a cafe? Or perhaps you're a business owner that struggles to fit prams on the premise. Perhaps you're a customer with an opinion to share. Let us know your thoughts in the replies! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)

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2701 days ago

Schooling in Aotea

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Hi
We've been checking up on where the Ministry of Education is up to with creating a plan to make sure there are enough primary school spaces for kids in and around Aotea. We know it's a growing concern for a lot families, and will continue to be so as Transmission Gully gets up and … View more
Hi
We've been checking up on where the Ministry of Education is up to with creating a plan to make sure there are enough primary school spaces for kids in and around Aotea. We know it's a growing concern for a lot families, and will continue to be so as Transmission Gully gets up and running.
We're writing an article and we'd like to include the thoughts from people in the area. So what do you think? What's the best solution here? Build more schools? Where? Tighten up zoning to stop kids from outside the area from coming over?

*Please put an NFP with your post if you'd rather your thoughts weren't possibly shared in a news story!*

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