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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 moreI'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!
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 moreHere'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.
We have about eight boxes full to give away at Kapi-Mana office!
Just pop in. 14 Hartham Place, Cobham Court.
Matt Johnston is doing great work at Pukerua Bay School.
Who was your favourite teacher? And why?
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Tracy's, the local hairdresser was robbed early Saturday morning.
Tracy asked me to warn the neighborhood so people can be more vigilant of their property.
The thieves took a few tools of her trade, some hair products and client cards which detail colouring details and some contact numbers.… View moreTracy's, the local hairdresser was robbed early Saturday morning.
Tracy asked me to warn the neighborhood so people can be more vigilant of their property.
The thieves took a few tools of her trade, some hair products and client cards which detail colouring details and some contact numbers.
The client cards were stored in a black file case. If anyone finds that case abandoned please contact Tracy on 233 2992.
If you saw suspicious activity near the dairy on the corner of Tweed Road and Spey Place on Friday night or early morning, please contact Porirua Police on 238 1400 the case reference is 170812/5896. Thank you for your help.
Children and police joined together to celebrate the launch of Senior Constable Sue Burridge's book…
What do you think about the council's plan to offer grants up to $500 to help small groups of young people?
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 moreFurnished 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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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 moreThere'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!
A couple of months ago, Porirua Mayor Mike Tana was called a "man of tint." The racial slur came fr…
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One Single bed is available in good condition $60.
Sorry bed sheet not included.
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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