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Green fingers are in the genes at a Porirua primary school.
Former, future and current Pauatahanui School pupils have joined forces to grow and tend the vast array of plants on offer for the school's annual plant sale.
Grayson Wass, 17, and his brother Campbell, 15, have been working … View moreGreen fingers are in the genes at a Porirua primary school.
Former, future and current Pauatahanui School pupils have joined forces to grow and tend the vast array of plants on offer for the school's annual plant sale.
Grayson Wass, 17, and his brother Campbell, 15, have been working hard up at the school on Sunday mornings, weeding and helping to prepare the area for the Labour weekend event fundraiser.
The brothers have helped at the sale since they were primary school age kids, helping their parents out.
Grayson said he kept involved in the family tradition because he wanted "to continue to support our local community and make a contribution" to his local school while he still could, as he
Meanwhile, Harrison Burke,4, joined big brother Edward, 6, to learn about getting things growing and to help with the endless potting and weeding, the group do on a weekly basis.
Pauatahanui School principal Bradley Roberts said the inter-generational nature of support for the school showed that true community spirit was alive and well in the local community.
"This is part of what makes the Pauatahanui area and this event so special."
As well as the weekly commitment to growing the plants, parents and their children take part in the traditional working bee during every school holidays and help on the day to sell raffle tickets, bag plants and help the hundreds of customers carry their plants out to their cars.
This year the Potty Planters have a huge variety of plants up for grabs, including flax, hedging plants, native grasses and Corokia, all priced under $8.
It was estimated that over 1000 people came to the event last year, so organisers are hoping for good weather to bring out even more keen gardeners this year.
The annual plant sale will be held at Pauatahanui School from 9am till 3pm on Sunday 22 October.
So far hundreds of you have filled in our power survey and 66% of you say that price is the main reason for choosing a power company. What are your thoughts? Fill in our short Power Survey and one lucky Neighbourly member will win a $500 Prezzy® card.
Christmas is coming in time with an audit of Porirua's dog control signs. It is aiming to have chec…
Roll up. We’re celebrating Heritage Week with a drawing tour – and that’s all we’re saying! Come along with your preferred materials and we’ll take you to surprise locations where you can put your pencils, charcoal or paint to paper. In the week before, we’ll send you heritage clues … View moreRoll up. We’re celebrating Heritage Week with a drawing tour – and that’s all we’re saying! Come along with your preferred materials and we’ll take you to surprise locations where you can put your pencils, charcoal or paint to paper. In the week before, we’ll send you heritage clues that will disclose the meet up spot…
WHEN: Saturday 28 October at 11am – 2pm
WHERE: To be disclosed!
PRICE: $20 (bookings essential)
Hi neighbours, it's Julian here from the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band. Join me at the St James Theatre on the 29th of October to see the RNZAF band deliver another awesome concert. It’ll feature a whole range of music, the beautiful voices of our singers and our electrifying Drum Line. … View moreHi neighbours, it's Julian here from the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band. Join me at the St James Theatre on the 29th of October to see the RNZAF band deliver another awesome concert. It’ll feature a whole range of music, the beautiful voices of our singers and our electrifying Drum Line. Just for being great neighbours, we’re offering a sweet discount so click the link to get cheaper tickets! See you there!
Did you know New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world? We're partnering with Youthline to help break the silence! You can support them too by buying a $2 pen or making a donation at your local The Warehouse Store. Your support will ensure that every call to … View moreDid you know New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world? We're partnering with Youthline to help break the silence! You can support them too by buying a $2 pen or making a donation at your local The Warehouse Store. Your support will ensure that every call to Youthline gets answered, every text gets responded to and every email is answered.
Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.
There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.
Check out this blog post … View more Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.
There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.
Check out this blog post for more ideas: How to take part this Conservation Week
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Indulge your love for stylish interiors while supporting a good cause, with the upcoming Welcome Home - Home & Garden Tour on Saturday 28th October 2017, 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Ten fabulous Wellington homes will open their doors to support the Neonatal Trust later this month, in the Seatoun and … View moreIndulge your love for stylish interiors while supporting a good cause, with the upcoming Welcome Home - Home & Garden Tour on Saturday 28th October 2017, 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Ten fabulous Wellington homes will open their doors to support the Neonatal Trust later this month, in the Seatoun and Breaker Bay area. As well as a tour of the homes and gardens, guests will enjoy drinks and canapes by local food heroes, plus receive a goodie bag including a Resene fashion paint fandeck.
Tickets are strictly limited, and proceeds from ticket sales go directly to assist the work of The Neonatal Trust, which includes support for parents with premature babies. Click here to buy tickets. Preview one of the homes on display here.
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A multi-council move to plan, develop and manage the Wellington region's off-road tracks and trails…
Pop into Capital E on Queens Wharf for free activities for little ones! Enjoy yoga, singing, science, storytelling and more in our engaging, colourful, creative space. Visit our website for more information or find us on Facebook.
We're SUPER excited to be joining your Wellington neighbourhood! Come and say hello to us and see us for your everyday needs! We're located on 16 Warspite Ave, Porirua and are open for 7 days, 6am to midnight. We look forward to seeing you in-store.
- The team at … View moreWe're SUPER excited to be joining your Wellington neighbourhood! Come and say hello to us and see us for your everyday needs! We're located on 16 Warspite Ave, Porirua and are open for 7 days, 6am to midnight. We look forward to seeing you in-store.
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Two weeks after learning of her son's death at Passchendaele, Private Walter Harris' mother received…
Hopefully the Waitangirua one can keep on keeping on even if it loses a few customers to this fancy new one in the CBD.
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