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Last nights Blood moon, photo taken from my garden in Paraparaumu
I lost a scarf yesterday at the Paraparaumu station when I boarded the 9.11am train. It is a favourite 🙁
I checked the lost and found at Paraparaumu and the lady there kindly phoned Wellington for me. I would love it back if anyone has picked it up.
It is navy blue, dark pink muted flowers and … View moreI lost a scarf yesterday at the Paraparaumu station when I boarded the 9.11am train. It is a favourite 🙁
I checked the lost and found at Paraparaumu and the lady there kindly phoned Wellington for me. I would love it back if anyone has picked it up.
It is navy blue, dark pink muted flowers and other colours including turquoise. Thank you.
There is always a lot of laughing at the 1.00pm Tuesday literary group after our JP has been (11.00am till 12.30pm), so come along and see what happens at this friendly meeting -
We are also assembling information and pamphlets for an Information Desk as well, so please drop in pamphlets if you … View moreThere is always a lot of laughing at the 1.00pm Tuesday literary group after our JP has been (11.00am till 12.30pm), so come along and see what happens at this friendly meeting -
We are also assembling information and pamphlets for an Information Desk as well, so please drop in pamphlets if you think they'll be helpful to people in our community -
And just drop in for a cuppa and a chat if you are passing any day between 11.00am and 1.00pm -
Have a lovely long, safe weekend :)
Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night.
Do you support having information about the rising sea level on your LIM report?
The council has commissioned a Coastal Hazard Susceptibility and Vulnerability Assessment for the coastline, from Ōtaki in the north to Paekākāriki in the south.
Ultimately, that could lead to have information about… View moreDo you support having information about the rising sea level on your LIM report?
The council has commissioned a Coastal Hazard Susceptibility and Vulnerability Assessment for the coastline, from Ōtaki in the north to Paekākāriki in the south.
Ultimately, that could lead to have information about the rising sea level and coastal erosion on residential LIM reports.
Tell us what you think. If you do not want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.
How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and … View moreHow's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and tell us why you love it. If you haven't quite left your career behind and you're planning your retirement we want to hear about it on Stuff Nation.
Remember - this doesn't have to be a one off. You can ask your neighbours for business recommendations for DIY products, advice on home improvement or even to invite your neighbours over for a house warming when your forever home is completed.
To share your thoughts and photos with Stuff head to the Stuff Nation page, we prefer submissions between 350-800 words; otherwise email homed@stuff.co.nz.
Remember to send through lots of photos.
These are so much fun! Ring Kerrin and Wayne or just come along in two weeks' time -
When:-Sun 6 Jun 2021, 10:00am–1:00pm
Where: Te Horo Community Hall, School Road, Te Horo,
A truly friendly, local, country market with a fundraising popup cafe with yummy treats and over 40 stalls both inside and outside.
There will be Plants, Skincare, Hand Made Soaps, Food (“This Little … View moreWhen:-Sun 6 Jun 2021, 10:00am–1:00pm
Where: Te Horo Community Hall, School Road, Te Horo,
A truly friendly, local, country market with a fundraising popup cafe with yummy treats and over 40 stalls both inside and outside.
There will be Plants, Skincare, Hand Made Soaps, Food (“This Little Kiwi”, “Grainheaven”, Artisan Breads, Honey, Avocados, Jams and Chutneys, Olive Oils, Baking, Eggs and more), Books, Bric-a-Brac, Quality Up-Cycled and Re-Purposed Home Wares, Furniture and lots lots more.
Also included are Arts & Crafts (Art Works, Pottery, Jewellery, High-Quality Stationary, Bird Feeders, Toys, Candles, Fabric Creations, Mosaics, Ceramics, Pottery, Quilts, Tableware, Clothes, Knits, Merino Goodies, Hats, Gloves and Scarves).
We also have the Seasonal Surplus table – a local fundraising effort with surplus from local gardens for sale.
NZ COVID Q Code Tracer Poster, Sign-In Forms and Sanitizer will be available.
Do come and enjoy a day out at a real country market day - There’s plenty of parking with the market located just up the road from Ruth Pretty's.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 6 June at the Te Horo Community Hall. All welcome!!
Note:
The new permanent access to and from School Road is in place.
Northbound traffic - turn left off SH1 onto Te Horo Beach Road (at Hyde Park Village), then go East over the new bridge.
Southbound traffic – turn right off SH1 onto Te Horo Beach Road then East over the new bridge.
Hi All
So got a new phone YEAH
Forgot to save a few contacts saved to the phone BOO
Kathy is a lovely lady from Paraparaumu who watches my kitties when I’m away. Can you help me find her and get in touch? Much appreciated.
Kāpiti Airport does not have to many planes and it has even less employees.
What do you think should happen to Kāpiti Airport? Do you favour housing or keeping it open?
Please put NFP is you do not want your comments used by Stuff.
eWeek Wellington is a community initiative electronic & computer (or ewaste) week organized in collaboration with ITRecycla Wellington to encourage the recycling of computers & electronics held over a week between Saturday 12th & Friday 18th of June.
This year it will only be held … View moreeWeek Wellington is a community initiative electronic & computer (or ewaste) week organized in collaboration with ITRecycla Wellington to encourage the recycling of computers & electronics held over a week between Saturday 12th & Friday 18th of June.
This year it will only be held in Wellington but next year we hope to go nationwide. Special eWeek only processing discounts.
Help Clean Up Wellington's eWaste!
This week we feature Fletcher Evans, who belongs to Michael and Leigh Romanos.
"Pembroke Corgi Fletcher Evans is a leading show winner and champion and also a winner in agility. Resident of Trentham where he enjoys the local parks with a passion. Member of Wellington Welsh Corgi Club."… View moreThis week we feature Fletcher Evans, who belongs to Michael and Leigh Romanos.
"Pembroke Corgi Fletcher Evans is a leading show winner and champion and also a winner in agility. Resident of Trentham where he enjoys the local parks with a passion. Member of Wellington Welsh Corgi Club."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
With the loss of our library as a central hub, we will be starting a weekly community lunch at the start of July in the Waikanae Presbyterian Church Hall. However, we need you! We are looking for community groups and individuals who would be interested in supporting the lunch, making soups, setup, … View moreWith the loss of our library as a central hub, we will be starting a weekly community lunch at the start of July in the Waikanae Presbyterian Church Hall. However, we need you! We are looking for community groups and individuals who would be interested in supporting the lunch, making soups, setup, serving, and clean up. If this interests you, please contact the Church office. Phone 04 293 6987 during office hours 9-12, Monday to Thursday.
The Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.
The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.
We’re … View moreThe Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.
The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.
We’re pleased to bring you two new awards categories this year: Environment and Primary Industries. You can also nominate the inspirational women in your life in the Arts & Culture; Board & Management; Business Enterprise; Community Hero; Diversity; Innovation, Science & Health; Public Policy and Young Leader categories.
Nominate here: www.womenofinfluence.co.nz...
Thank you to this year’s illustrator Tess Costil for her inspiring artwork.
#womenofinfluence
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