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A silent protest at Anzac Day commemorations in Wellington has angered many who say the day should be off-limits to protesters. The debate was sparked after NZ First chief of staff David Broome, and his 12-year-old-son James Isa-Broome, interrupted a Newshub interview with peace activists.
Are you giving native biodiversity a helping hand in your free time by planting native plants, weeding pest plants, or trapping pests? If so, we’d love to invite you to Restoration Day, whether you're currently a volunteer, new or thinking about how you can get involved.
Restoration Day … View moreAre you giving native biodiversity a helping hand in your free time by planting native plants, weeding pest plants, or trapping pests? If so, we’d love to invite you to Restoration Day, whether you're currently a volunteer, new or thinking about how you can get involved.
Restoration Day is your chance to hear (and share) stories, experiences and best-practice techniques for ecological restoration. It's an annual networking and training event we run with our partners for community groups and individuals involved in the important work of environmental restoration.
There is an exciting line-up of activities and speakers this year, including getting out into the field. So bring your walking shoes!
We'd love you to join us on May 21, so to learn more or to register go to: www.naturespace.org.nz...
Thanks to our many partners involved in organising this day: Department of Conservation, Wellington City Council, Hutt City Council, Kāpiti Coast District Council, Porirua City Council, Victoria University of Wellington and Zealandia Ecosanctuary.
Aotea College will go ahead with a new performing arts centre but needs to find $1million to do it. …
Ella-Ruth Clifford has some pretty big plans. She recently won a Youth award for helping other Pori…
You might have more chance of hearing Porirua's newest residents than actually seeing them. A group…
Noisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the … View moreNoisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the day' with quiet Sunday mornings - or even a day of rest. What noise do you find the hardest to cope with? Have your say below.
Look who we met outside the newsroom yesterday!
Jonathan Westrupp and Vivian Clark were introducing little "Tee" to the community.
Tee was born in January and will be looked after by Westrupp until she's ready to begin her assessment to become a working police dog.
In the … View moreLook who we met outside the newsroom yesterday!
Jonathan Westrupp and Vivian Clark were introducing little "Tee" to the community.
Tee was born in January and will be looked after by Westrupp until she's ready to begin her assessment to become a working police dog.
In the meantime she's hanging at the station and enjoying all the attention.
It was 1952, and the parishioners of St Alban's Church were planning a memorial. Made of heart rimu…
A Porirua house was gutted by fire on Thursday morning. Four fire engines were sent to the property…
Porirua rate payers are facing a proposed average increase of 4.9 per cent - the second highest in the Wellington region.
Are you happy with the rise? What solutions do you have for keeping rates down?
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There was a crowd for Titahi Bay RSA's ANZAC parade yesterday - did you attend a Porirua service?
We'd love to hear your thoughts on ANZAC Day services, what you love about them, what could be done better or why you don't attend.
(Remember to mark your post NFP if you don't … View moreThere was a crowd for Titahi Bay RSA's ANZAC parade yesterday - did you attend a Porirua service?
We'd love to hear your thoughts on ANZAC Day services, what you love about them, what could be done better or why you don't attend.
(Remember to mark your post NFP if you don't want us to use it in print)
Every week the Kapi-Mana News includes a What's On page to let the community know what's happening.
Community and sports groups can list their events for free so let us know what's happening - email us at editor@kmananews.co.nz and include the event, the address, date, a short … View moreEvery week the Kapi-Mana News includes a What's On page to let the community know what's happening.
Community and sports groups can list their events for free so let us know what's happening - email us at editor@kmananews.co.nz and include the event, the address, date, a short description and where people can find out more.
Hope to hear from you soon!
If you're planning to head along to an ANZAC service in Porirua tomorrow, here's where you can go...
Dawn Services:
Porirua: Porirua RSA, McKillop St, 6am.
Titahi Bay: Assemble at Titahi Bay Convenience Store, corner Main Road and Dimock St, 6.20am.
Other Services:
Porirua City Civic… View moreIf you're planning to head along to an ANZAC service in Porirua tomorrow, here's where you can go...
Dawn Services:
Porirua: Porirua RSA, McKillop St, 6am.
Titahi Bay: Assemble at Titahi Bay Convenience Store, corner Main Road and Dimock St, 6.20am.
Other Services:
Porirua City Civic Service: Peace Memorial, Te Rauparaha Park, 9am.
Titahi Bay Civic Service: Titahi Bay RSA, Main Road, please assemble by 10.15am for march to Whitehouse Rd Cenotaph for wreath-laying at 10.30am.
Pukerua Bay: Pukerua Bay Community Hall, 11am, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Whenua Tapu Cemetery at noon.
The photo of a child biking in front of a Tawa train is pretty scary.
There are concerns incidents like this are getting more common and we're keen to hear your thoughts on the crossings in and around Porirua.
Are they safe enough or do they need more safety infrastructure?
The picture was … View moreThe photo of a child biking in front of a Tawa train is pretty scary.
There are concerns incidents like this are getting more common and we're keen to hear your thoughts on the crossings in and around Porirua.
Are they safe enough or do they need more safety infrastructure?
The picture was taken at Redwood level crossing - have you been there and do you think it's safe enough?
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