Waitangirua, Porirua

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2661 days ago

Looking for corner desk

Yanah from Cannons Creek

Kia ora, I am looking for a corner desk for my bedroom for study if anyone has that they no longer need?

2661 days ago

Meet Porirua's queen of the pallets

Jared Nicoll Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

WATCH: Daphne Swinton’s pallet recycling scheme has helped hundreds of Porirua families keep warm this winter 🙌👌

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2661 days ago

Navy Cadets - learn leadership and other important skills whilst having fun

Duncan from Tawa

Navy Cadets is for boys and girls from ages 13-18 at Primary or College level. It provides training for teenagers in leadership, self discipline, teamwork and self reliance.

The local Navy Cadets (previously called Sea Cadets) are based in Ngati Toa Domain in Mana and meet on a Tuesday evening … View more
Navy Cadets is for boys and girls from ages 13-18 at Primary or College level. It provides training for teenagers in leadership, self discipline, teamwork and self reliance.

The local Navy Cadets (previously called Sea Cadets) are based in Ngati Toa Domain in Mana and meet on a Tuesday evening from 6.45 to 9.15pm.

Contact details are (04) 233 8146 or ts.taupo@cadetforces.org.nz (the name of the Porirua-based Navy Cadets is TS Taupo and covers the area from Johnsonville to Paraparaumu). Uniforms are supplied free of charge.

Any questions please ask or come along on a Tuesday evening. It would be great to see you.

2662 days ago

Show you’re a local without trying too hard

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a new rewards programme designed for you and your local community. It's different because you can either keep and use your fuel discount or donate it to local Wellington community groups.

You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend, which you can redeem for rewards … View more
My Challenge is a new rewards programme designed for you and your local community. It's different because you can either keep and use your fuel discount or donate it to local Wellington community groups.

You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend, which you can redeem for rewards in store. Register before 31 October and go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 fuel vouchers. My Challenge - locals get it.
Register here

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2662 days ago

Road works

Noeline from Tawa

Does anybody know what happened to the road works that were deferred until 10 September which have not happened and even the big lit signs saying major delays have disappeared today.

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2662 days ago

TAWA SOFTBALL AGM - WEDNESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER

Sue from Tawa

Reminder that our AGM will be held at the Tawa Softball Club Rooms this Wednesday at 7pm.  We look forward to seeing past, present and new faces then.

J
2662 days ago

Bulk girls dresses

Jen and Jay from Tawa

Size 5, 6,7 girls dresses some have never been worn, others are in good used condition

Price: $25

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2663 days ago

Introducing Funeral Director Brenden Jacobsen

Ninness Funeral Home

Brenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.

Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden … View more
Brenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.

Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden commenced his career in funeral services in 2001 and has completed studies and qualifications in Embalming and Funeral Directing.

Brenden is a member of the NZ Embalmers Association and is a registered funeral director with the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand.

Brenden has a wide range of interests including travelling, spending time with friends, collecting antiques and reading.
Learn more

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2663 days ago

Poll: Which city is the most beautiful city? Vote below!

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ city out of the two finalists below.

The two cities have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours… View more
Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ city out of the two finalists below.

The two cities have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours across key areas, such as litter prevention & waste minimisation, community beautification, recycling projects and sustainable tourism.

Have you heard of the Beautiful Awards? they celebrate environmental excellence and recognise positive actions taken by communities, businesses, schools, individuals and councils, in local and urban areas to protect and enhance their local environments

Note: this poll runs externally from the Beautiful Awards and responses will not be included in the judging process.

Which city is the most beautiful city? Vote below!
  • 66% Dunedin
    66% Complete
  • 34% Hutt City
    34% Complete
344 votes
2663 days ago

4 hour fishing trip around Mana Island Oct 2: 2 time slots. $100/person

Jude from Titahi Bay

Want to catch the big one? Here's your chance!
Who? You and some of your mates AND/OR a group booking
of 12.

What? ACE Fishing Charters' 4-hour trips around Mana Island's best spots

When? Tuesday October 2nd. (Weather postponement dates of October 3rd or 4th if … View more
Want to catch the big one? Here's your chance!
Who? You and some of your mates AND/OR a group booking
of 12.

What? ACE Fishing Charters' 4-hour trips around Mana Island's best spots

When? Tuesday October 2nd. (Weather postponement dates of October 3rd or 4th if required)

Two time slots: 7.30am-11.30am or 12.30pm-4.30pm on the same day

Why? For an epic fishing experience;

to celebrate a birthday;

stag or hen's celebration;

work-do;

team-building exercise;

it will help send Titahi Bay Intermediate's kids to camp.

Cost? $100 per person includes rod hire, bait, tackle & burly.



Email: Jude Pointon: 'pointons@gmail.com' to book. With name/s contact number & preferred time slot.

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