Porirua City Centre, Porirua

60 days ago

Boost Skills with ServiceIQ Training

ServiceIQ

Want to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.

We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit … View more
Want to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.

We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit around real work. Whether you’re an employer building a capable team or someone starting, our flexible options make it easy to gain the skills and confidence to thrive.

Partner with a trusted industry training organisation that understands what today’s service sector needs.
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81 days ago

Share your favourite raspberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.

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60 days ago

Remembrance Sunday commemoration service

Tracey from Tawa

Tawa RSA: Remembrance Sunday commemoration service
9 November, starting at 10.50 at the Tawa memorial wall. View a saddle blanket from the Boer war. Light refreshments after. Then you are invited by Newlands- Paparangi Riding Association to celebrated the birthday of their Armistace Day horse … View more
Tawa RSA: Remembrance Sunday commemoration service
9 November, starting at 10.50 at the Tawa memorial wall. View a saddle blanket from the Boer war. Light refreshments after. Then you are invited by Newlands- Paparangi Riding Association to celebrated the birthday of their Armistace Day horse Kotahi, at the Glenside Reserve, 248 Middleton Road from 1-3pm

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62 days ago

Tawa Squash Open Days - FREE SQUASH!!!

Peter from Tawa

FREE SQUASH.......never played before? Played before and ready for a comeback? Playing now and want some more squash buddies to play against? Yes??? Then Tawa Squash is where you want to be - 2 open days on the weekend of 8/9 November.

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63 days ago

storm damaged Gardens

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Aotea

Has your Garden suffered a beating this week? Need a fresh look
Anyway? Call us today for a free quote too getting the garden looking smart

Ian 0272430951

63 days ago

World Polio Day tomorrow

Michael from Tawa

World Polio Day 24 October 2025

Polio once infected 350,000 people annually- world wide.

Thanks to a global effort to eradicate polio, supported by Rotary International and the Bill Gates foundation, and many more, case numbers have reduced by 99.9% and 229 countries are now polio free.

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World Polio Day 24 October 2025

Polio once infected 350,000 people annually- world wide.

Thanks to a global effort to eradicate polio, supported by Rotary International and the Bill Gates foundation, and many more, case numbers have reduced by 99.9% and 229 countries are now polio free.

Many older New Zealand may recall that schools once upon a time closed due to a Polio outbreak or had some on their family affected by Polio.
New Zealand’s last polio case was in 1977!

All these efforts led to Only 36 cases reported in 2025 in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the last 2 countries where polio still occurs.

Yet, COVID has reduced vaccination efforts globally and several countries have been recategorised as high risk.
We’re almost there! Let’s help us to get rid of it for good.

There’s lots of ways you can help!

You could join us at the Annual Bacon Buttie Stand!
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📍 Wellington Railway Station
🕕 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Grab a delicious bacon buttie to support Rotarians in Wellington with their fight against POLIO!

You can get also get in touch with your local Rotary club or donate: my.rotary.org...

Let’s fight Polio till the end for a better world!
#rotary #EndPolioNow

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70 days ago

Poll: Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

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Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.

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Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰
  • 68.4% Yay
    68.4% Complete
  • 31.6% Nay
    31.6% Complete
1846 votes
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69 days ago

The return of land

Jenny from Titahi Bay

While pleased that Ngati Toa Rangatira have had the land at Whitireia returned, I am appalled that they had to buy it back. The old sad joke comes to mind that the missionaries arrived and the Maori had the land and the missionaries had the Bible; the missionaries said, let us pray and when the … View moreWhile pleased that Ngati Toa Rangatira have had the land at Whitireia returned, I am appalled that they had to buy it back. The old sad joke comes to mind that the missionaries arrived and the Maori had the land and the missionaries had the Bible; the missionaries said, let us pray and when the Maori opened their eyes, they had the Bible and the missionaries had the land. Something that appears to have happened all over our country.
If anyone should have been paying the just under five million dollars for the little bit of land, it should have been the Anglican Church before they returned the land to Ngati Toa Rangatira, while apologizing for never building the promised school.
Just one other point, Radio NZ should be ashamed of charging such a huge amount for the land. I can only hope that the amount RNZ will be paying to lease the land under the masts, will be a reflection of the purchase price.

64 days ago

? Win a Yates Gardening Hamper! ?

Malvina Major Retirement Village

We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View more
We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.

Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?

T&Cs apply.

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65 days ago

Resene October Sale on now!

Resene

Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!

Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint
Find out more

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65 days ago

Spring Gardening clean ups

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Aotea

Want a fresh look with the Gardens?
Trees fell down with all this wind?
Lost the cat again because of all the weeds? Call me today for a free garden cleanup quote
Ian on 0272430951

85 days ago

Through your lense: Share your favourite corner of your indoor sanctuary

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Your cozy reading nook, a sunlit verandah, or a steaming mug of coffee with your curled up cat ...

We’d love to see a corner of your indoor happy place. Share a photo below...

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67 days ago

Proud to be New Zealand's Best!

Malvina Major Retirement Village

Big news! Ryman has won Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards - for the 6th time!
Leading the way in retirement living and aged care, again and again.

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67 days ago

The latest product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
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We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
Tom & Luke brand Snackaballs and Vogel's brand Cereal Products
Pams brand Mini Hash Browns
Gilmours Peanuts Chopped
FreshLife brand Chopped Peanuts
Piper’s brand Milkshake Biscuits Original and Caramel
Tasti brand various products
Dometic Drinkware Tumbler

Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Steelcraft One2 V2 and Britax One2 Strollers
Car Seat G405- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G401- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G410- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat LB-828- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat Q5- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 10911524- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 11630- sold at Panda Mart
Annabel Trends Toothy Teether and Annabel Trends Cactus Teether

Product Recalls: Cosmetics
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+
Aspect Sun Sunscreens- Physical Sun Protection SPF50+ and Tinted Physical SPF50+

Product Recalls: Electronics
Tesla Powerwall 2 Battery Energy Storage Units
Midea Air Fryer- sold at Trade Depot
ANKO Portable Blender (4 colourways)- sold at Kmart

Product Recalls: Other
“Wobbly head Dino” Greeting Card
Trojan Developments Prox Rex
Zenith Taps- ChillTap Extra 60 (Residential), ChillTap Extra 140 (Commercial)
Hot Water Bottles- sold at MIDIO Lambton Quay Limited

Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.

See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!

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67 days ago

The Nest Collective need toys

Jeanette from Tawa

Have you been busy spring cleaning over the weekend? The Nest Collective need TOYS! (Rattles and other hard toys like the ones pictured as opposed to soft toys). If you have any of these type of toys, The Nest Collective would love them to include in their packs of essentials for babies in … View moreHave you been busy spring cleaning over the weekend? The Nest Collective need TOYS! (Rattles and other hard toys like the ones pictured as opposed to soft toys). If you have any of these type of toys, The Nest Collective would love them to include in their packs of essentials for babies in families in need. They already have a good supply of soft toys though. They have a drop off location at the Tawa Community Centre.

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