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Looking for a convertible for summer? This car is a rare find with only one owner since new in NZ and only 23,000 kms.
Tel. 021 455890
NOVEMBER MEETINGS & Christmas Function
Tuesday 25 November 7pm
Wednesday 26 November 1.30pm
Details outlined in attached poster.
Members Free, Visitors $5
Transform wooden pallets into a portable bench or kitchen island with Resene paints and wood stains. Find out how to make and paint your own portable bench with these easy step by step instructions.
Our trees have not stopped producing good quality Grapefruit and Lemons. Pick you own or I can help with our picker.
Let me know when you are coming to ensure someone is home to meet you. Call or Text 0211622502.
Located at 95 Greenhill Road RD1 Waikanae, off the old main highway just north of… View moreOur trees have not stopped producing good quality Grapefruit and Lemons. Pick you own or I can help with our picker.
Let me know when you are coming to ensure someone is home to meet you. Call or Text 0211622502.
Located at 95 Greenhill Road RD1 Waikanae, off the old main highway just north of Waikanae
What is a cottage? This Waipukurau villa is called "Tennet Cottage" and is not the first time I have found a villa named "....... Cottage." Strange, and certainly not small.
Every village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm.
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to… View moreEvery village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm.
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary
A big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink … View moreA big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink outdoor chair)
Chris Carlyon - Waikanae (French Bulldog painting)
Joel Bradley - Auckland (Kea painting)
Jayne Walton - Rangiora (rainbow gate
Charmaine Macpherson - Cheviot (colourful bathtab)
Adele Whittaker - Auckland (school mural)
Karan Robson - Foxton Beach (blue backdoor)
Dave Bang - Levin (native bird mural)
Take a look at their wonderful colourful entries below. A huge thank you to everyone who shared a Bright Spot in their community this year; we have loved seeing the places in your neighbourhood that bring you joy.
WEAVERS GROUP
Do you weave or would like to weave? Come and join us, 2nd Wednesdays at 1.30pm, 4th Fridays at 10.00am at the Waikanae Arts & Craft Rooms, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway line). Everyone welcome!
Contact - Feriel Falconer 021 263 1472
Prue Oxley 027 844 7296
Fonterra is selling some of its well-known brands — including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods — to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
💭 What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke … View moreFonterra is selling some of its well-known brands — including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods — to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
💭 What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke Malpass offers his opinion in The Press
Section is clear, flat contoured and rectangular with street frontage. In an established neighbourhood. All services ready to hook up.
Build your dwelling relocate a house or land bank for future.
Enquiries or further information: Simon 022 134 1009 or PM me.
We have plenty of horse manure produced by young Clydesdale horses, the time is now ideal for your composting or gardening requirements. Has been collected every day, put on a pile for you to collect! Lots of worms, good for aeration.
Bring your Trailer, containers or bags. If bringing a trailer,… View moreWe have plenty of horse manure produced by young Clydesdale horses, the time is now ideal for your composting or gardening requirements. Has been collected every day, put on a pile for you to collect! Lots of worms, good for aeration.
Bring your Trailer, containers or bags. If bringing a trailer, I can load it on your trailer with my compact tractor, saving time and energy!
We've done the hard work for you!
Just drive up, load up and drive away.
Available for you to collect, just call before hand that you're on your way! Please just come and collect it! :-) 95 Greenhill Road Waikanae, north of Waikanae off the old SH 1. Call 0211622502 to arrange time. Thanks.
Want to feed our Clydesdales with a carrot / apple or two??, just bring them with you and well let you have a close up experience with our lovely Clydesdales.
Not asking for $$, but feel free to leave a donation/koha..
Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, more than 10,000 kittens and mums will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these families the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today!
Fostering saves lives and helps mums raise their bubs in a safe and quiet … View moreKitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, more than 10,000 kittens and mums will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these families the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today!
Fostering saves lives and helps mums raise their bubs in a safe and quiet environment. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!
Every village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to… View moreEvery village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Would anyone like these, they should grow roots if you put them in soil & keep them damp?
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