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Inspirational NZ blogger Makaia Carr left school at 16 and was pregnant with her first child a year later. In her own words, she was a ‘Maori teen mum from the ’Naki’ who others expected to end up on the DPB. Instead she worked her way up through the fashion industry, launched her own online … View moreInspirational NZ blogger Makaia Carr left school at 16 and was pregnant with her first child a year later. In her own words, she was a ‘Maori teen mum from the ’Naki’ who others expected to end up on the DPB. Instead she worked her way up through the fashion industry, launched her own online fitness community and clothing brand, and is now in demand as a motivational speaker and social media influencer. She has overcome depression and what she now recognises was an unhealthy relationship with her body, to promote a message of self-love and empowerment.
In Keeping it Real, Makaia openly shares her struggles and the strategies that help her to maintain a positive body image and outlook. Her story is a reminder that physical and emotional well-being starts with self-acceptance. As she says, 'self-loathing is imprisonment; self-love is liberation'.
Large Tintin shopping bag featuring a full-colour print of Tintin and Snowy on both sides. Also features Copyright Herge - Moulinsart 2017 on both sides.
This reusable, semi-water-resistant bag measures 45 cm x 37.5 cm x 19.5 cm approx.
On Etsy a set of 2 smaller bags are selling for $34.52.
It … View moreLarge Tintin shopping bag featuring a full-colour print of Tintin and Snowy on both sides. Also features Copyright Herge - Moulinsart 2017 on both sides.
This reusable, semi-water-resistant bag measures 45 cm x 37.5 cm x 19.5 cm approx.
On Etsy a set of 2 smaller bags are selling for $34.52.
It has been sitting in a cupboard for a long time so selling cheaply.
No longer needed - good solid desk or worktable. 1800 l x 1200 w x 710 h. Top is 600 w at ends.
Can be free to collect from Waikanae or will deliver in Kapiti and assemble for a $25 donation to MenzShed Kapiti.
Cadenza is negotiable if wanted.
New Year. Fresh Start. Be inspired. Capture your memories, family history, travel adventures, career, business or spiritual journey in a supportive, fun environment. The popular series of 5-weekly workshops commence on Friday 14th February, 9.30-12noon in Kāpiti. Cost $25 per workshop. … View moreNew Year. Fresh Start. Be inspired. Capture your memories, family history, travel adventures, career, business or spiritual journey in a supportive, fun environment. The popular series of 5-weekly workshops commence on Friday 14th February, 9.30-12noon in Kāpiti. Cost $25 per workshop. Refreshments provided. Places are limited. Reservations are essential contact Angela Robertson 0276332821
3 Separate pieces - sold as one unit
Left piece - 905 x 475 x 608H mm
Middle piece - 600 x 475 x 608H mm
Right piece - 800x 800 x 608H mm
Collect from Waikanae Beach
Happy New Year! Hope you are enjoying the warm days (and the welcome rain for the garden) as much as we are. During summer the gallery will be open most Friday and Saturday afternoons as well as our usual Sunday 1-4 pm time. Phone/text me (027 602 4214) if you want to check if we are open.
The Karen Walker Paints collection from Resene will see you sprucing up your home in style with this simple but fun project using your favourite Karen Walker testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Surplus to requirements.
Design House Sheer Panels. Style - Avalon.
Three panels - all for a window drop of 1.35 metres
2 will fit a window up to 1.5 metres gathered (2.5m ungathered) $7 each
1 will fit a window from 1.5 metres to 2.5metres gathered (3.5m ungathered) $8
Buy the three for $20
December in Kāpiti, had average temperatures and its usual low rainfall for that month, but was considerably less sunny than normal. We ended another year again avoiding any extreme weather.
Our daily average maximum temperature was 21.5C, almost, exactly the month’s longtime average of 21.6,… View moreDecember in Kāpiti, had average temperatures and its usual low rainfall for that month, but was considerably less sunny than normal. We ended another year again avoiding any extreme weather.
Our daily average maximum temperature was 21.5C, almost, exactly the month’s longtime average of 21.6, which we would have reached had not the last day of the month been unusually cool. This December was very slightly warmer than 2023. The highest temperature was 27C on Dec. 21, and there were only five days that didn’t reach 20C.
Rainfall over the district was unusually variable and associated with thunder storms on several occasions, one of which totally missed eastern Paraparaumu, resulting in it recording 10mm less rain than Waikanae for the month. The official monthly total recorded at the airport was 76mm, at Waikanae 84mm and at my place (Paraparaumu) 73mm. The historic average (airport) is 78mm. The frequency of forecasters predicting possible showers and rain watches continued, mostly without any worthwhile rain eventuating.
The equivalent of only 14.5 sunny days was the lowest in a decade, with almost every day beginning with cloud, and frequently with a trace of drizzle that took most of the morning to burn-off.
Records show January (our driest month) should see even less rain, amounting to only 45mm and temperatures averaging 23C with 18 sunny days.
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