Otaki District news is brought to you by the team at Kāpiti Observer
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
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
Another Otaki Villa, photographed in 2014. It will appear brighter if enlarged
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...
This month's meeting is on Tuesday, 28 October, starting at 7.30 p.m. Doors open at 7.00 p.m.
The topic is presented by Rosie Smith on "Fossicking among the thistles in English Graveyards" - what I discovered about my family during my recent trip to the UK
The venue is the Dr … View moreThis month's meeting is on Tuesday, 28 October, starting at 7.30 p.m. Doors open at 7.00 p.m.
The topic is presented by Rosie Smith on "Fossicking among the thistles in English Graveyards" - what I discovered about my family during my recent trip to the UK
The venue is the Dr Gertrude Atmore Supper Room, Memorial Hall, Main St, Otaki.
VISITORS WELCOME
The Oak tree was planted in 1888, the same year the villa was built on HW1, Otaki, as I mentioned in yesterday's picture.
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.
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:
… View moreWe 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!
Wishing you all bright days! Happy Diwali from the Neighbourly Team 💚🕯️
1888 villa (1901.v2)on HW1 just before it winds down to the roundabout and the traffic lights. The twigs of a tree at the upper right corner of the picture are from an oak tree which was planted also in 1888.
A trailblazing Māori scholar has finally received the recognition she deserves — nearly 100 years after her passing.
Mākereti Papakura, believed to be the first Indigenous woman to study at the University of Oxford, has been awarded a posthumous degree certificate.
Papakura sadly passed … View moreA trailblazing Māori scholar has finally received the recognition she deserves — nearly 100 years after her passing.
Mākereti Papakura, believed to be the first Indigenous woman to study at the University of Oxford, has been awarded a posthumous degree certificate.
Papakura sadly passed away in 1930, just weeks before she was due to present her thesis. Her research was later published as The Old-Time Māori — the first ethnographic study written by a Māori author.
We hope this brings a smile!
🦁The Lions Cancer Screening Bus is onsite at the Waikanae Memorial Hall today!
Come on down for a free skin check — open until 4pm.
The final results for our 2025 local elections are in! All votes have been counted and officially declared. You can view the full list of elected members and detailed results at www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
🔹Janet Holborow has been re-elected as Mayor of the Kāpiti Coast District for a second … View moreThe final results for our 2025 local elections are in! All votes have been counted and officially declared. You can view the full list of elected members and detailed results at www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
🔹Janet Holborow has been re-elected as Mayor of the Kāpiti Coast District for a second term.
🔹The Māori ward poll results confirm that a Māori ward will be established for the 2028 and 2031 local elections.
Thank you to everyone who put their hand up to represent our community, and to all 46.9% of our eligible voters who took the time to vote – local democracy only works when our community gets involved 💙
Elected members officially take office on Sunday 19 October, with inaugural Council and Community Board meetings to follow.
Ngā mihi nui, Kāpiti.
© Neighbourly 2025
Loading…
