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Are you working on a project or want to find out what can be created. Join us between 1pm and 3.30pm, on the second and fourth Monday of every month at our rooms, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (over the railway line).
Any enquiries, contact -
Karen King 021 139 3955
Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a … View moreDon't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a chance to win one of ten prize packs worth $500.
And make sure you check out the entries so far too.
Submit your poem, story or art by 22nd August to wwwgowithgrace.nz...
Part of Dying Matters week
Nice to see the Kapiti News up and about again 😀
Picked 1 up this morning from New World Kapiti
Friday 15 August, and Saturday, 16 August, 10 am - 2 pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities. We'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Paraparaumu isn’t just where I live – Born and raised in Paraparaumu, it’s my home in every sense of the word. My family’s roots here stretch back over 55 years. Eight years ago, I returned to Paraparaumu to raise my own family in the place I love, and that shaped me. Today, I live here … View moreParaparaumu isn’t just where I live – Born and raised in Paraparaumu, it’s my home in every sense of the word. My family’s roots here stretch back over 55 years. Eight years ago, I returned to Paraparaumu to raise my own family in the place I love, and that shaped me. Today, I live here with my wife, our three primary school-aged children, and my retired mother, which provides me with a strong insight into the needs of our diverse community.
Over my three years as your Chair of the Paraparaumu Community Board, I’ve seen how decisions made at Council can affect our community, our daily life, and how they can shape our economy and our environment.
I have learnt that the only influence comes from voting at the Council table, the vote that our Community Boards lack. These decisions matter. They affect our rates, local amenities, green spaces, roads, and the services we rely on. But too often, the decision-making process feels distant and disconnected from the people who pay the rates and are the ones it impacts most.
One danger in local government is when elected representatives forget that their role is to represent – not to dictate. In a democracy, we are not elected to decide for the community based on personal opinion; we are elected to listen to our community, ensuring the collective voice is genuinely heard and acted upon.
When was the last time the Council had a frank consultation on issues that affect us most? Too often, consultation is a rushed, comes over as predetermined and little more than a box-ticking exercise. For Paraparaumu to thrive, we need a Council and elected members that actively engage with residents early in the process, listen to various perspectives, and explain how our feedback then shapes decisions.
That means being:
• Proactive – taking the lead on local priorities rather than waiting for others to set the agenda.
• Transparent – openly share all relevant information, including why the Council is requested to make a decision.
• Accountable – show how every dollar of spent ratepayer money gives real value for our community.
Kapiti can have both affordable rates and high-quality services by managing our resources wisely and focusing on projects that deliver tangible, long-term benefits.
I hold a Master’s degree in Leadership and Sustainability, own a location business, and bring valuable governance experience through my leadership roles. This combination gives me a strong understanding of both community needs and economic responsibility. During the first COVID-19 lockdown, I founded BSN Kapiti (Business Support Network Kapiti) to provide timely information, bring our community together through peer support, and provide resources to help local businesses survive unprecedented challenges. I continue to serve as a committee member of KEDA, where we work to ensure our district’s economic strategy supports both local entrepreneurs and the wider community.
This year, for these reasons and more, I’m standing for Paraparaumu Ward. I want a Council that listens, leads, and delivers – one that works with the community, not just for or worse yet - against it. Together, we can make sure our shared voice is strong, clear, and impossible to ignore.
Our Community, Our Voice: Let’s Make it Heard!
We have a few openings coming up.
Our team consists of LBP, qualified and apprentices.
We have a digger/operator and access to truck for those landscaping jobs.
If your job is small, doesn’t require a licensed building practitioner or is something our apprentices can do - we are happy to price … View moreWe have a few openings coming up.
Our team consists of LBP, qualified and apprentices.
We have a digger/operator and access to truck for those landscaping jobs.
If your job is small, doesn’t require a licensed building practitioner or is something our apprentices can do - we are happy to price accordingly and still provide the same 10 year workmanship guarantee.
If you are looking for subbies (electrician, plumber, plasterer/painter etc) I am more than happy to recommend who we use and trust.
We are members of NZ Certified Builders, CBS Co-op, fully insured and full health and safety.
I’ve attached a link to our Facebook and website:
www.facebook.com...
granthambuilders.co.nz...
We look forward to hearing from you.
🌼 Spring cleaning is nearly here! 🌼
As you clear out and tidy up, the volunteers at Thrifty Place would love your donations of quality second-hand items – clothing, household goods, books, toys, and more.
💛 If you haven’t visited us before (or not in a while!), come and check us … View more🌼 Spring cleaning is nearly here! 🌼
As you clear out and tidy up, the volunteers at Thrifty Place would love your donations of quality second-hand items – clothing, household goods, books, toys, and more.
💛 If you haven’t visited us before (or not in a while!), come and check us out – we’d love to see you! Come and grab a bargain.
📍 10 Weka Road, Raumati Beach
(Just look for the yellow flags, we are across the road from Raumati Beach School)
🕒 Opening hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11am – 4pm
Saturdays: 10:30am – 1pm
Thank you for your ongoing support, supporting Kapiti Uniting Parish and the local community
This colour mixing workshop will be of particular interest to landscape painters and those who like to represent the greens of nature in their work. We will focus on creating palettes which work well for foreground, mid distance and distant greens. Green can be a difficult colour to get right in … View moreThis colour mixing workshop will be of particular interest to landscape painters and those who like to represent the greens of nature in their work. We will focus on creating palettes which work well for foreground, mid distance and distant greens. Green can be a difficult colour to get right in landscape work as is doesn’t ‘travel’ well from near to far. Some very far greens are scarcely green at all, with their saturation, value and hue changing as they recede into the distance. You will learn how to create greens that give this sense of aerial perspective. You will also learn how to create the brightest and cleanest colour mixes, greens in particular, from a Modern (Organic) colour palette. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists.
The Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.
Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.
But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and … View moreThe Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.
Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.
But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and Hospitality NZ are worried the costs won’t just disappear. Labour MP Arena Williams put it simply: there should not be surcharges for customers at all. But she points out that the Government’s plan does not deal with banks and merchants “who still scoop a big fee”.
Many of our community are rocked by the recent announcement. Retailers warn card surcharge ban could lead to higher prices - the unfortunatel reality is that small businesses are feeling the squeeze along with their customers. In comparison, large retailers pay significantly lower banking fees and ultimately have more leverage at the negotiation table.
💸 So someone still pays – but who?
We want to know: Who should be covering this cost?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
AUGUST Daytime & Evening MEETINGS
Our speaker this month is Ian Brooking who will discuss the involvement of four Brooking brothers in the NZ Wars 1865-1882.
Details outlined in the attached flyer.
Free for Members, Visitors $5
There's a serious problem with perfection - you can't improve on it. Creatively it's a dead end. There's a nice Buddhist story; a novice went to the Zen master and said he wanted to paint a perfect picture. The master laughed and said, "There is a straightforward way to … View moreThere's a serious problem with perfection - you can't improve on it. Creatively it's a dead end. There's a nice Buddhist story; a novice went to the Zen master and said he wanted to paint a perfect picture. The master laughed and said, "There is a straightforward way to achieve this. First become perfect and then create your picture."
Mike
SOLD Trelise Cooper Kiss Kiss Bang Bang belt
Never worn.
Size large/XL
Product ID 204211
FM transmitter for car stereo
Was used in a car that has a stereo not in English. Got all the usual radio stations, can also answer calls hands free while driving.
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