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Award-winning theatre company Indian Ink comes to Kāpiti next week (12-14 August) with their powerful new play Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream.
This glorious production is inspired by Ernest Becker’s Pulitzer prize-winning Denial of Death, and the vibrant, life–filled chaos of … View moreAward-winning theatre company Indian Ink comes to Kāpiti next week (12-14 August) with their powerful new play Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream.
This glorious production is inspired by Ernest Becker’s Pulitzer prize-winning Denial of Death, and the vibrant, life–filled chaos of India’s most cosmopolitan city, Mumbai.
Jacob Rajan delivers a dazzling solo performance as he channels seven characters, weaving the afterlife and a dash of Bollywood disco into the real life mystery of India’s vanishing vultures.
Infused with serious laughter, exquisite puppetry and inspired sound design this show will blow your mind and melt your heart.
“To say this is a must see is an understatement” (NZ Herald)
The Raumati Scouts Midwinter Fair is on this Saturday! 9 am to 1 pm at our Scout Den, Tiromoana Road, Raumati South. Come along and support your local Scout group. There will be heaps of bargains and lots of nice things to eat!
A 4.6 magnitude quake shook the lower North Island at 3.51am on Thursday.
The quake was 33 kilometres deep and centred about 30km west of Paraparaumu.
GeoNet reported light shaking being felt as far north as Auckland and as far south as Fiordland.
WHEN:- Sunday 8 August from 10am - 1pm
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
Great Community Market with local stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
* Plants and Flowers
* Award winning Olive Oil
* Local Waikanae Honey
* Yummy Bakery … View moreWHEN:- Sunday 8 August from 10am - 1pm
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
Great Community Market with local stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
* Plants and Flowers
* Award winning Olive Oil
* Local Waikanae Honey
* Yummy Bakery Biscuits including Keto and Gluten Free
* Unique Designer Clothing
* Crochet Toys
* Scented Candles
*Jewellery
* Pottery
* Homewares (Plump the Pillows and others)
* Funky Sox
* Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items and much much more.
Escape the house, peruse the various treasures, pick up a bargain or a gift then enjoy the rest of the day touring the many attractions and cafes.
Invite a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great community event. Support local!
Covid-19 Level 1 protocols will be in place
Recently purchase new cartridges for above printer (black, magenta,cyan,yellow). The printer kept on indicating a problem with printing cartridges after new cartridges fitted, which I was unable to rectify. Printer and new unused cartridges available for $50. Contact or txt 0224574582.
These curtains are looking as good as new after being treated for mould removal. If you have orange or black spots on your curtains - that is most likely mould! It loves a combination of dust, damp, and heat. It can smell very musty, especially if left to grow. We are experts in mould removal and … View moreThese curtains are looking as good as new after being treated for mould removal. If you have orange or black spots on your curtains - that is most likely mould! It loves a combination of dust, damp, and heat. It can smell very musty, especially if left to grow. We are experts in mould removal and ensure curtains are treated with no colour loss - if you have any questions feel free to give us a call and we can have a chat. 0800 579 0501
The body doesn’t produce or store vitamin C, which means many of us are missing out on its health-giving benefits. You should also consume it daily, not just in times of need.
Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets use patented technology to deliver a high dose of new generation liposomal vitamin C. They are… View moreThe body doesn’t produce or store vitamin C, which means many of us are missing out on its health-giving benefits. You should also consume it daily, not just in times of need.
Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets use patented technology to deliver a high dose of new generation liposomal vitamin C. They are proven to deliver 80% higher absorption than standard vitamin C* to help support your immune health and wellbeing.
Make sure your immune system is fighting fit for winter and beyond, by optimising your vitamin C intake.
Could you benefit from high dose liposomal vitamin C?
Ref: *Based on a clinical study comparing 10g Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets to 10g standard vitamin C. Maciej Lukawski (2019). Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional. Vitamins are supplementary to a balanced diet. AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Auckland. TAPS PP7841
MANAWATU TRUST MEETING ROOM, 100 AWAHURI RD FEILDING EACH SUNDAY AT 10.30am.
Hi All, this Sunday 8th August our medium is Robert Smith, previously from Auckland , now in our area.
We look forward to welcoming Robert to our platform as he shares his spiritual gifts with us. Come along and make him … View moreMANAWATU TRUST MEETING ROOM, 100 AWAHURI RD FEILDING EACH SUNDAY AT 10.30am.
Hi All, this Sunday 8th August our medium is Robert Smith, previously from Auckland , now in our area.
We look forward to welcoming Robert to our platform as he shares his spiritual gifts with us. Come along and make him feel welcome.
Cuppa following the meeting, koha appreciated and $1 raffle ticket on sale.
Enquiries phone Valerie 029-902-9555.
NEXT MEETING 15th AUGUST AT 10.30am THOMPSON HOUSE, 4 KENT STREET, LEVIN
Greetings all. Locals Sue and Robyn will be our mediums on 15th August. Come along and support them while enjoying the uplifting energies and company of other spiritually minded folk.
Join in the healing circle to receive and… View moreNEXT MEETING 15th AUGUST AT 10.30am THOMPSON HOUSE, 4 KENT STREET, LEVIN
Greetings all. Locals Sue and Robyn will be our mediums on 15th August. Come along and support them while enjoying the uplifting energies and company of other spiritually minded folk.
Join in the healing circle to receive and send out healing energies. Stay for a cuppa and a chat and you might even win the $1 raffle.
Call Sue 021 070 1585 for any enquiries.
I thought this was a Rock Pigeon, but not confirmed by any of my NZ bird books. According to various replies the pigeon is probably an escaped racing/homing/domestic pigeon.
Haha! Back to the beginning! I now have responses that it is indeed a Rock Pigeon😊.
Looking at the media stories surrounding the 1981 Springbok tour has got me thinking. John Minto was centre stage back then, but the movement itself started over 50 years ago (was it really that long) with Trevor Richards. In the early 70's, I was one of the founding members of HART, … View moreLooking at the media stories surrounding the 1981 Springbok tour has got me thinking. John Minto was centre stage back then, but the movement itself started over 50 years ago (was it really that long) with Trevor Richards. In the early 70's, I was one of the founding members of HART, encouraged by Richards and a couple of my mates from that hotbed of sedition, Helen Connon Hall for young ladies at Canterbury university. We were young, but we weren't always very ladylike. We tried to raise awareness of apartheid and people didn't know much about it back then. When I asked people what they thought of it, they thought it was a new brand of soap powder.
"Waddaya think of apartheid?"
"Aw, dunno, luv, I haven't tried it yet".
But the movement grew and soon a whole lot of people were opposed to apartheid. Some years later, somewhere there is a press photo of myself as sitting president of Canterbury University with two other past presidents, one of them the infamous Leonardo, and Trevor Richards. We had made the front page.
But it was about more than just the tour. It was a rights based movement and it lobbied for a fairer society. We also encouraged people to boycott South African produce, wine, cigarettes etc. We reverted to Cold Duck (yuck).
I was in New York when the 1984 tour went ahead and I missed all the action. Probably just as well, I would have got my head bashed in. But I danced around my Manhattan apartment in glee. It had to stop now. It was costing the country millions in security. Sadly, it had come down to money. It seems to take precedence over everything else.
Seeing the Mayors photo with an arm around Minto in this weeks Kapiti News also got me thinking. Its a long way from the rights based fair society we fought for to the behavior I witnessed in this weeks council meeting. Our representative Councillors for Waikanae and Waste Management were gagged and bullied, effectively denying us representation. The chief perpetrators of this were the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and the Chief Executive. Sue me for that too if you like, I have around 50 witnesses. I left the meeting disgusted, shaking my head and thinking "Wow, have you changed".
Each year, the Cancer Society requires about 8,000 volunteers from around the country to help ensure Daffodil Day is a success. We're looking for volunteers to help in the region on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th August.
Volunteering is an awesome opportunity to learn new skills, meet new … View moreEach year, the Cancer Society requires about 8,000 volunteers from around the country to help ensure Daffodil Day is a success. We're looking for volunteers to help in the region on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th August.
Volunteering is an awesome opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and support a worthy cause while having fun and making a difference. Join us in making a difference and volunteer in your local community!
Sign-up today at: www.daffodilday.org.nz...
My mother lives in a council owned pensioner flat in Paraparaumu Beach.
She has been there for 3 years this coming October I think 🤔
The people had notice recently that there would be a rent hike from the end of September.
This would be the 2nd increase since mum moved in.
The 1st increase was … View moreMy mother lives in a council owned pensioner flat in Paraparaumu Beach.
She has been there for 3 years this coming October I think 🤔
The people had notice recently that there would be a rent hike from the end of September.
This would be the 2nd increase since mum moved in.
The 1st increase was 3.5%.
The latest increase will be 44% !!!!
The inhabitants signed a petition which the Council have rejected.
Would a private landlord be brought to task over such a large increase ?
There is nothing in law that states what landlords can charge.
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