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Where:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
When:- Sunday 12 October
- 10am - 1pm
The weather might be inclement but it is nice and warm and dry in the hall so why not enjoy a Sunday outing with your family by visiting this great Community Market where you will discover … View moreWhere:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
When:- Sunday 12 October
- 10am - 1pm
The weather might be inclement but it is nice and warm and dry in the hall so why not enjoy a Sunday outing with your family by visiting this great Community Market where you will discover handmade treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story.
You will find a huge variety of quality items and GIFTS plus local natural Honey, Prenzels, Oils and Sauces.
Bring the Kids along so they can meet local author Michael Peryer and view his latest Children's Adventure Books. Jane will also be there with her hand made Crochet Toys along with Helen and her incredible range of Children's Dress Ups and Dolls Clothes.
Meet up with Friends and enjoy a day out on the Kapiti Coast and visit this great friendly Community Market then spend the rest of the day at other events and attractions including a visit to our awesome cafes.
Don't miss it... support local!
Premium Engineered Hardwood flooring, natural oak colour, 21 sqm in 7 packages, $80 per sqm
Leftover from our house build
My 2026 Horowhenua/Kapiti Calendar will be available at the Ohau Market tomorrow, Saturday from 9.30 to 1pm
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October, 10am - 2pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Building your own glasshouse need not be a daunting task. Using recycled windows of equal size makes this project a whole lot easier. We painted ours in Resene Bilbao and Resene Bush. Find out how to create and paint your own mini glasshouse with these easy step by step instructions.
🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
… View more🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
🚗 Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
🚙 Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
🚗 Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
🚙 Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
🚗 If the vehicle is keyless, ‘keys’ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
🚙 Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so you’ll know if you see something that doesn’t seem right.
Always report suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.
If it's already happened, phone 105 or report at 105.police.govt.nz.
If it's happening now, call 111.
Want to make an anonymous report? Contact Crime Stoppers
For more tips on keeping safe, visit the police.govt.nz website.
Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
… View moreFinancial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
How to avoid scams involving hacked social media accounts:
- When approached by your family or friends on social media talking about investment opportunities, be wary.
- Consider contacting the loved one by other means toverify their identity, such as by phone.
- Be careful when anyone or any platform requires advance payments to withdraw funds.
Sale: Carex Testacea @ $4ea - 10cm pot...a striking green and coppery-orange foliage when mature (see pic) growing to a height of 30-40cm, coastal hardy and pest free. These are a healthy size, ready to plant!
Renga Renga also $3.50 each plus many more at great prices!
We have a wide range or… View moreSale: Carex Testacea @ $4ea - 10cm pot...a striking green and coppery-orange foliage when mature (see pic) growing to a height of 30-40cm, coastal hardy and pest free. These are a healthy size, ready to plant!
Renga Renga also $3.50 each plus many more at great prices!
We have a wide range or other plants - including grasses (various carex) and flaxes,
- Trees we have Lemonwood, Nikau Palms, Puka, Kahikatea, Ake Ake, Manuka (Reds also), Kanuka, Puriri, Kohekohe, Matapouri Blue Totara, Kowhai, Cabbage Trees, Lancewood, etc etc.
If needing native plants, please phone to arrange a visit:
0274 933 626 (-: Appointment required :-)
www.fairviewnursery.co.nz.................................
Have a particular native in mind, please text me...
FAIRVIEW is a small Kapiti based nursery (Paraparaumu) with stocks of various locally sourced native trees, flaxes, shrubs and grasses.
Make an appointment to visit now if wanting to view our range of native plants!
📍 What / Where & When
• Venue: Manfeild Stadium, 59 South Street, Feilding. 
• It’s held twice a year, in June and October. 
• Hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. 
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💵 Cost & Entry
• Admission is $10 for adults. 
• Children aged 12 and under are … View more📍 What / Where & When
• Venue: Manfeild Stadium, 59 South Street, Feilding. 
• It’s held twice a year, in June and October. 
• Hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. 
⸻
💵 Cost & Entry
• Admission is $10 for adults. 
• Children aged 12 and under are free. 
⸻
🛍 What to Expect
• Over 250 stalls featuring artisan and handcrafted goods from around New Zealand. 
• Indoor setup — everything is under cover which helps with weather. 
• Amenities include: toilets, food/café on site, wheelchair access, and EFTPOS facilities. 
• Free parking is available at the Manfeild venue.
OCTOBER MEETINGS
Tuesday 28 October 7.30pm
Wednesday 29 October 1.30pm
Details outlined in the attachment
The Neighbourly team has been diving into a big question: should our curiosity take us up into space or down into the ocean?
It’s wild to think that more people have walked on the Moon than have reached the deepest point of the sea. Why is that?
Cupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!
Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for… View moreCupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!
Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for a donation, you’ll be part of a nationwide community making a real difference. Every cupcake counts so sign up today and help create a brighter future for animals in need.
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