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Paint it Orange - Arthritis - 1st - 29th November 2025
Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
We’re delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time we’ve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Reader’s Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealanders’ … View moreWe’re delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time we’ve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Reader’s Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealanders’ attitudes towards services from business across various industries.
Companies are assessed based on five pillars: personalisation, understanding, simplicity, satisfaction and consistency.
This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication and excellence that our teams strive for every day in our villages to deliver exceptional service standards.
Thank you to our amazing teams and to all those who took the time to complete the surveys!
Or maybe you’re caring for someone who is. Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ invites you to join them and local specialists for a patient information evening at The Oaks, Courtenay Place, Thursday 20 November. Learn how new therapies, technologies, and innovations are improving outcomes and quality… View moreOr maybe you’re caring for someone who is. Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ invites you to join them and local specialists for a patient information evening at The Oaks, Courtenay Place, Thursday 20 November. Learn how new therapies, technologies, and innovations are improving outcomes and quality of life for men living with advanced prostate cancer.
FREE Entry. Registration required.
For patients, families, whānau, carers, and health professionals.
"We suffer more in imagination than in reality" Seneca - 1st Century
"The mind is its own best torturer" Hilary Mantel - 21st Century
Cheers
Mike
Sadly the female bird of a nesting pair of Tui's died last night. Laying in my garden not far from the tree they lived in. Pretty sure as a result of a huge amount of super loud fireworks set off close by. It sounded really loud to me inside the house, windows closed, and on the opposite side … View moreSadly the female bird of a nesting pair of Tui's died last night. Laying in my garden not far from the tree they lived in. Pretty sure as a result of a huge amount of super loud fireworks set off close by. It sounded really loud to me inside the house, windows closed, and on the opposite side of the garden. Can only imagine how terrifying it must have been to birds outside, nesting close by. Really sad. They were a young pair. Quite friendly and often visited my vegetable garden when I was working in it.
As she was a native bird I will make sure she is given to some one appropriate so her feathers can be used and her wee body buried.
And I will pop over to the neighbours and let them know what happened. They can choose how to avoid this happening again.
Perhaps an option long talked about, but not happening here in Paraparaumu, is to have one central place where we have a fireworks display, to cut down on collateral damage done to wild life and pets. Cheaper and safer all around. Ideally it would become a community affair, an event that bonds neighbours together. If people are keen i will contact the council and get the ball rolling to get an event organized. Assuming the council will stump up with the money.
Let me know what you think??
Villa at 2762 Wellington Rd (HW1) south of Sanson. Built sometime during the 1920s.
Our neighbours dog has gone missing in Goldsborough Avenue. Please text if you see him 021 120 8045. Thanks
A 2-seater recliner couch in reasonable used condition. A couple of springs loose on one chair. Has had the backs removed for transport but still quite heavy. Buyer must pick up.
Started your Christmas shopping yet? The weather is looking good so why not make a start with a visit, with your family, to 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… View moreStarted your Christmas shopping yet? The weather is looking good so why not make a start with a visit, with your family, to 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, Oils, Sauces and Succulents.
Bring the kids along so they can meet Jane with her Handmade Crochet Toys along with Helen and her awesome hand made Children's Dress Ups and Dolls Clothes etc.
Meet up with Friends and enjoy a Sunday outing with a visit this great friendly Community Market then spend the rest of the day at other events (Kapiti Arts Trail) and attractions including a visit to our awesome cafes.
Don't miss it... support local!
And another Waipukurau villa. Photographed, as were the others, on my way back from Napier in 2018. I don't know anything about it. As far as I can recall, there was no-one home to talk to but for me it is a perfect example of villa architecture. Are you bored with these villa photos? Or shall… View moreAnd another Waipukurau villa. Photographed, as were the others, on my way back from Napier in 2018. I don't know anything about it. As far as I can recall, there was no-one home to talk to but for me it is a perfect example of villa architecture. Are you bored with these villa photos? Or shall I continue with them?
Hopefully we are in for some more settled weather. Our heirloom vegetable seedlings are certainly racing away. This week we have some nice large heirloom tomatoes plus plants from a later planting coming along nicely. Still some good zucchini and more to come in future weeks.
Coming up next week, … View moreHopefully we are in for some more settled weather. Our heirloom vegetable seedlings are certainly racing away. This week we have some nice large heirloom tomatoes plus plants from a later planting coming along nicely. Still some good zucchini and more to come in future weeks.
Coming up next week, over ten different cucumbers and gherkins (including burpless!), plus pumpkin and Kamo Kamo (Kumi Kumi).
Kumara coming along nicely but still a couple of weeks away.
Dwarf and climbing beans should be here in December (our first planting succumbed to the wind, sadly.)
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
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