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he Kapiti Pakeke Lions club are holding a garage sale in the near future. Do you have any clean suitable goods that you want to give to a charity? We collect.! Small or large lots accepted.
Contact Barry on Tel (04) 904 0568 or Peter on (04)904 2699
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The weather's looking pretty wet for the next few days Kāpiti, with our friends at MetService New Zealand issuing a heavy rain warning for the Tararua Range from midday 12pm Thursday to 3pm Friday.
Get prepared and watch out for...
🌧️ heavy rain and rapidly rising streams and rivers… View moreThe weather's looking pretty wet for the next few days Kāpiti, with our friends at MetService New Zealand issuing a heavy rain warning for the Tararua Range from midday 12pm Thursday to 3pm Friday.
Get prepared and watch out for...
🌧️ heavy rain and rapidly rising streams and rivers
💧 possible surface flooding and slips
🚗 hazardous driving conditions.
Remember to check and clear your stormwater drains and spouting early to avoid risk of flooding.
Keep an eye on the weather and check MetService and Wellington Region Emergency Management Office for the latest updates.
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A group of us went to Priscilla at Southwards last night. If anyone is looking to see a highly entertaining show, don't miss it. The singing, acting, costumes are amazing and of course the music is great. Well done to everyone pulling off such a great show & a special thank you to … View moreA group of us went to Priscilla at Southwards last night. If anyone is looking to see a highly entertaining show, don't miss it. The singing, acting, costumes are amazing and of course the music is great. Well done to everyone pulling off such a great show & a special thank you to Otaki Players :-)
It’s time to look out those books you’ve read or you haven’t read and aren’t going to read!
The Paekākāriki Book Fair is on again from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 September 2022, at St Peter’s Hall. Donations of books are very welcome! Contact us at 021858505 or email … View moreIt’s time to look out those books you’ve read or you haven’t read and aren’t going to read!
The Paekākāriki Book Fair is on again from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 September 2022, at St Peter’s Hall. Donations of books are very welcome! Contact us at 021858505 or email paekakarikibookfair@gmail.com
The fair opens at 6pm on Friday 9 September. It will cost you $5 but you’ll get first pick, along with mulled wine, nibbles and music! On Saturday (9am-5pm) and Sunday (10am-2pm) entry is free. Most books are priced at $3, or 5 for $10.
Fiction books are sorted alphabetically by author, making it easier for buyers to unearth their favourite novels.
We were a proud sponsor of this year’s Matariki Ramaroa event through our Major Events Fund and we’d love to hear more about your experience if you attended. Complete our survey and go into the draw to win one of two $500 grocery vouchers – it should only take around 5-10 minutes to complete.… View moreWe were a proud sponsor of this year’s Matariki Ramaroa event through our Major Events Fund and we’d love to hear more about your experience if you attended. Complete our survey and go into the draw to win one of two $500 grocery vouchers – it should only take around 5-10 minutes to complete. www.surveymonkey.com...
Responses are anonymous and will be shared with Māoriland Charitable Trust to help make future Matariki Ramaroa events even better.
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Beautiful Fresh Local Caught Fish Landed Last Night -
Butterfish - Butterfly Perch - Red Mullet - Wrasse!!!
Paraparaumu's Waterstone Reserve playground is due for an upgrade and we want to hear from you about what you’d like to see at your local park!
Join us for a chat at the playground on Wednesday at 10am or Saturday at 1pm, or complete the online survey and add to our ideas board at … View moreParaparaumu's Waterstone Reserve playground is due for an upgrade and we want to hear from you about what you’d like to see at your local park!
Join us for a chat at the playground on Wednesday at 10am or Saturday at 1pm, or complete the online survey and add to our ideas board at haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first… View moreMaking it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.
We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.
Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
Our Community, Our Voice, let's Make it Heard!
As a long-term resident, my family has over 50 years of history in Paraparaumu. Over the last couple of years, I have been wondering, what value is the Paraparaumu Community Board delivering? How in any way is it representing our collective … View moreOur Community, Our Voice, let's Make it Heard!
As a long-term resident, my family has over 50 years of history in Paraparaumu. Over the last couple of years, I have been wondering, what value is the Paraparaumu Community Board delivering? How in any way is it representing our collective community's voice?
Sadly, when people are elected, they often believe they have the right to speak "for" the people; this is not correct; and is a characteristic found in authoritarianism, not in our democracy. Board members must represent the collective community's wishes, regardless of whether or not they align with their personal opinion.
I must challenge as to when the Paraparaumu Community Board last consulted our community on any issue. Also, when has the board taken a representative lead on any matter concerning the community? Is the board reporting what they have done for the community? Looking at the Paraparaumu Community Facebook page, it has been a long time.
The Paraparaumu community board must take a more significant role in representing our community; it should not just sit back and wait for KDCD to lead its agenda. Critically the board needs to become proactive. It must begin engaging with, representing and communicating what it is doing and disclosing how it adds value to the Paraparaumu Community.
We must continue improving our community's environment and lifestyle, ensuring affordable rates and that KCDC expenditure is beneficial and accountable.
With a keen interest in local sports, theatre, the arts and sustainable economic development, I have been involved with several local community groups and charities. I initiated BSN Kapiti (Business Support Network Kapiti) during the early stages of the initial Covid lockdown as a support network, including a means for local businesses to gain access to the latest information. I remain a long-term committee member (previously deputy chair) of KEDA (Kapiti Economic Development Association).
For these and many more reasons, I stand to revive the Paraparaumu Community Board.
Our Community, Our Voice, let's Make it Heard!
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There seems to be yet another scam around. Got a call on my mobile purporting to be from PayPal about a sum being deducted. I don’t have a PayPal account! So beware especially if you do have one.
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