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MEDIA ADVISORY
29 July 2022
Waikanae Library to open on Monday but Service Centre remains closed
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has confirmed that it will re-open it’s Waikanae Library from Monday 1 August but the Waikanae Service Centre will remain closed for another week due to staff … View moreMEDIA ADVISORY
29 July 2022
Waikanae Library to open on Monday but Service Centre remains closed
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has confirmed that it will re-open it’s Waikanae Library from Monday 1 August but the Waikanae Service Centre will remain closed for another week due to staff illness.
Interim Chief Executive Gary Simpson acknowledged that the prolonged closure of the Waikanae Service Centre was not ideal and encouraged residents to visit the Council’s primary service desk in Paraparaumu or Ōtaki Service Centre if they’re unable to access the information or support they need or make a payment online.
“We are continuing to do the best we can with the resources we have available. We are very aware that some of our Waikanae customers prefer to engage with our customer service team in person but this simply isn’t possible right now. We are hopeful, subject to staff availability that we will be able to re-open the Waikanae Service Centre from Monday 8 August.
“Waikanae residents who are unable to register their dogs online or visit our service desk in Paraparaumu or Ōtaki Service Centre before the dog registration due date won't incur late penalties for another week due the service disruption.”
Mr Simpson said a combination of staff illness, leave and high call volumes was continuing to impact the Council’s ability to answer calls.
“We’re asking customers with non-urgent queries or requests for service to contact us via email at kapiti.council@kapiticoast.govt.nz or our website, kapiticoast.govt.nz, or Antenno app. This will help ensure people requiring urgent Council assistance can access the support they need.”
ENDS
* Friday 4 - 6pm: "Drive Live" - the weekly drive home with Tanya..
* Fri 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - Fabulous Friday night listening with James Eaton.
* Saturday 7.30am: "Wayne's Music" - Wayne Mowat is baaaaccck!
* Sat 8.30am: "Ratbag's Racing … View more* Friday 4 - 6pm: "Drive Live" - the weekly drive home with Tanya..
* Fri 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - Fabulous Friday night listening with James Eaton.
* Saturday 7.30am: "Wayne's Music" - Wayne Mowat is baaaaccck!
* Sat 8.30am: "Ratbag's Racing Show" - Thanks to the Otaki Railway Hotel, just Nigel Hopkin's picks for the GG's this week (a repeat from 10.30am Friday...)
* Sat 8.45am: "A week of it" - News highlight's as read by Todd Zaner, courtesy of KCNews.co.nz - The online newspaper for Kapiti and Horowhenua...
* Sat 9am: "Conversations" - Tanya chats with Robyn Keeling, who has been a teacher for more than 28 years and is now the facilitator of this fantastic 6 week course for parents of 5 to 11 year olds...make sure you listen in!!! Also available as a podcast on our website from tomorrow morning...👍
* Sat 12midday: "Rotary Roundup" - Todd Zaner catches up with Steve Botica from Waikanae Rotary, and he speaks with Rotary's District Governor; Marilyn Stevens.
* Sat 1.30pm: "Then & Now" - Vivienne Bailey catches up with Karen from the Otaki Free Food Pantry.
* Sat 8pm - 12am: "Rock back the clock with Dave Dee"...
* Sunday 6.30am: "Factum-Agri" - Bridging the urban/rural divide.
* Sun 6pm: "Book reading" - 'Embracing Life on our own terms" - Bill Robertson reads from Angela Robertson's book, this time featuring Jacob Carroll.
* Monday 10.30am: "Political Point of View" - Graham Priest is back in the studio and talking with ACT MP Simon Court.
Stay warm, dry and well and check out our website for more details!
It’s easy to give an old fence and trellis a new lease of life with Resene Waterborne Woodsman.
Find out how to create your own.
You might have read the inspirational quote ‘It's not the destination, it's the journey’ hanging on Nana’s toilet wall, but for our Roading team, it’s both. 🚗 🛣️
We’re responsible for maintaining all public roads and footpaths within the district, except for State … View moreYou might have read the inspirational quote ‘It's not the destination, it's the journey’ hanging on Nana’s toilet wall, but for our Roading team, it’s both. 🚗 🛣️
We’re responsible for maintaining all public roads and footpaths within the district, except for State Highways. Our job is to ensure you have safe infrastructure and access to get you where you need to go, and enhance community connectedness.
Our maintenance work – that’s tar sealing, chip sealing, obstructions, road markings, sumps, sweeping and unsealed road grading – is a constant balancing act of competing priorities and budget.
Want to learn more? Visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Annie Van Herck from Broadmeadows submitted this lovely picture of Mr Grey.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Got a community event that will benefit the district as a whole? You may be eligible for our Districtwide Facility Hire Remission Grant.
Applications for groups or individuals who use our halls or aquatic facilities for community events are open now.👇
Find out more at … View moreGot a community event that will benefit the district as a whole? You may be eligible for our Districtwide Facility Hire Remission Grant.
Applications for groups or individuals who use our halls or aquatic facilities for community events are open now.👇
Find out more at www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Paraparaumu bank held up by robber [From RNZ]
Police said the man went into the ASB Bank at Coastlands mall at about 4:30pm on Friday, threatened staff and presented what appeared to be a firearm.
"No shots were fired and no one was injured during this incident, although staff were … View moreParaparaumu bank held up by robber [From RNZ]
Police said the man went into the ASB Bank at Coastlands mall at about 4:30pm on Friday, threatened staff and presented what appeared to be a firearm.
"No shots were fired and no one was injured during this incident, although staff were understandably shaken," police said in a statement.
The man took off with an undisclosed sum of money, fleeing the scene on foot.
The bank is located on the outer perimeter of the mall, next to a main entrance. Police want to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the man leaving.
www.rnz.co.nz...
George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd is recalling specific batches of various Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal and Oatilicious breads as the products may contain foreign matter (plastic). Affected products should not be consumed.
READ MORE:
www.mpi.govt.nz...
Information from KCDC:
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Wellington have let us know that they will be working on intersection upgrades in Waikanae over the next six weeks.
Upgrade work will be carried out Monday to Friday. Road users can expect minor delays, temporary speed restrictions, lane… View moreInformation from KCDC:
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Wellington have let us know that they will be working on intersection upgrades in Waikanae over the next six weeks.
Upgrade work will be carried out Monday to Friday. Road users can expect minor delays, temporary speed restrictions, lane closures, and stop/go traffic management when travelling through these intersections.
As always please take care moving through worksites and thank you for your patience.
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🚧Our friends at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Wellington have let us know that they will be working on intersection upgrades in Waikanae over the next six weeks.
Upgrade work will be carried out Monday to Friday. Road users can expect minor delays, temporary speed restrictions, lane … View more🚧Our friends at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Wellington have let us know that they will be working on intersection upgrades in Waikanae over the next six weeks.
Upgrade work will be carried out Monday to Friday. Road users can expect minor delays, temporary speed restrictions, lane closures, and stop/go traffic management when travelling through these intersections.
As always please take care moving through worksites and thank you for your patience.
Over eight hundred thousand Deaf and Hard of Hearing Kiwis have inequitable access to media because there is no legal requirement to caption television and media in New Zealand.
Please visit the link below if you wish to sign it. And please share with others.
www.parliament.nz...
It's time to register your pooch for the 2022/23 year and when you register you will receive our new re-usable tag and go in the draw to be 1 of 5 owners that will win their dog fee's back 💙
If you haven't received your invoice in the post yet, you can also pay without waiting… View moreIt's time to register your pooch for the 2022/23 year and when you register you will receive our new re-usable tag and go in the draw to be 1 of 5 owners that will win their dog fee's back 💙
If you haven't received your invoice in the post yet, you can also pay without waiting for your invoice; find out how at www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
COVID-19 and the winter flu are continuing to have an impact on our ability to provide services and community facilities. This week we've closed our Waikanae Library and Service Centre to enable resources to be diverted to our customer contact centre and primary service desk in Paraparaumu, … View moreCOVID-19 and the winter flu are continuing to have an impact on our ability to provide services and community facilities. This week we've closed our Waikanae Library and Service Centre to enable resources to be diverted to our customer contact centre and primary service desk in Paraparaumu, and Paraparaumu and Ōtaki Libraries.
We acknowledge that any reduction in service is not ideal but this is temporary. We are hopeful that the Waikanae Library and Service Centre will reopen on Monday 1 August, subject to staff availability.
Keep an eye on our website and Council, Kāpiti Coast District Libraries Facebook pages for updates.
It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
… View moreIt’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Find out a little more about each entry here. Voting closes 5pm Thursday 4 August.
Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!
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