Camborne, Porirua

Borrow it!

Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

3059 days ago

Let's talk tiny!

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

I'm not ashamed to admit I'm taken with tiny houses so I'm pretty happy to see there's a tiny house house conference being held in Kapiti next month.
It got me wondering about tiny homes in Porirua - surely we have some?
I'd absolutely love to speak with people living … View more
I'm not ashamed to admit I'm taken with tiny houses so I'm pretty happy to see there's a tiny house house conference being held in Kapiti next month.
It got me wondering about tiny homes in Porirua - surely we have some?
I'd absolutely love to speak with people living the (my) dream so, if you're living in or building a tiny home, please send me a message here or on virginia.fallon@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
By the way, the conference is being held at The Kapiti Community Centre, 15 Ngahina St, Paraparaumu on September 9, from 9am till 5pm!

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3059 days ago

Flooding

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Here's a rundown of Monday's flooding, as of 1.30pm, from the council:
We had flooding on Mungavin Ave just before lunch and our contractors are there now cleaning up. It may have dissipated by now since the rain has stopped.
Discover Drive was flooded for a time this morning but this … View more
Here's a rundown of Monday's flooding, as of 1.30pm, from the council:
We had flooding on Mungavin Ave just before lunch and our contractors are there now cleaning up. It may have dissipated by now since the rain has stopped.
Discover Drive was flooded for a time this morning but this has now cleared.
Kenepuru Drive at the corner of Raiha St is flooded and blocking one lane and contractors have been sent there.
Apart from these areas we had nine other flood related calls to the contact centre this morning.

3059 days ago

Anybody want old magazines?

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

We have about eight boxes full to give away at Kapi-Mana office!
Just pop in. 14 Hartham Place, Cobham Court.

3059 days ago

Wellington and Wairarapa's favourite teacher Matt Johnston gets the best out of his students

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Matt Johnston is doing great work at Pukerua Bay School.
Who was your favourite teacher? And why?

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3060 days ago

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3061 days ago

Grants for children

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

What do you think about the council's plan to offer grants up to $500 to help small groups of young people?

3062 days ago

Seaview Titahi Bay furnished flat for rent short term

Marion from Titahi Bay

Furnished 2 bedroom flat for rent from Sept 7th for 4-6 weeks. Time period negotiable. Quiet area in a cul de sac with amazing views of the sea, Mana Island and when its clear, the South Island. You can call, email or text me if you would like to come and view.
Marion 04 236 7617 021 102 … View more
Furnished 2 bedroom flat for rent from Sept 7th for 4-6 weeks. Time period negotiable. Quiet area in a cul de sac with amazing views of the sea, Mana Island and when its clear, the South Island. You can call, email or text me if you would like to come and view.
Marion 04 236 7617 021 102 5151 suttonm@xtra.co.nz
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3062 days ago

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3065 days ago

People parked unlawfully in disabled parks - do you say anything?

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

There's been some comment lately about people who unlawfully use disabled car parks and it got us thinking.
Is this something you see often in Porirua City and would you say something if you saw someone using a park without displaying a permit?
Let us know - and remember to use NFP if you … View more
There's been some comment lately about people who unlawfully use disabled car parks and it got us thinking.
Is this something you see often in Porirua City and would you say something if you saw someone using a park without displaying a permit?
Let us know - and remember to use NFP if you don't want your comment published!

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3073 days ago

Single bed

Navpreet from Porirua City Centre

Hi neighbourly

One Single bed is available in good condition $60.

Sorry bed sheet not included.

Price: $60

3064 days ago

Packed primary schools

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

Are you concerned about primary schools getting packed in North Porirua? Aotea? Get in touch jared.nicoll@fairfaxmedia.co.nz for another article or leave a comment here. Put NFP with your comment if it's not to be printed in the next Kapi-Mana News thanks.

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3064 days ago

Interesting posts we've seen this month!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A chicken apocalypse in Levin, a furry glove thief in Woolston and a bit of graffiti-proof kiwi ingenuity in Dunedin.

We've found a small selection of goodies from this month that we just couldn't help but share with you all. Click on the titles to see the original posts!

Did you … View more
A chicken apocalypse in Levin, a furry glove thief in Woolston and a bit of graffiti-proof kiwi ingenuity in Dunedin.

We've found a small selection of goodies from this month that we just couldn't help but share with you all. Click on the titles to see the original posts!

Did you know that you can browse posts from neighbourhoods across the country on our Public Notices tab? Any content shared to these public pages are posts that have been made with the "Public Post" box ticked.

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