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The Big Book Box is back for its 20th birthday in the Coastlands Mall.
Made by Lion's craftsman Peter Mansfield, the box made its first appearance in 2001, as part of the Combined Lions Clubs of Kāpiti Monster Bookfair.
Project manager Peter Cresswell said the box has always been a very … View moreThe Big Book Box is back for its 20th birthday in the Coastlands Mall.
Made by Lion's craftsman Peter Mansfield, the box made its first appearance in 2001, as part of the Combined Lions Clubs of Kāpiti Monster Bookfair.
Project manager Peter Cresswell said the box has always been a very popular depository, so much so that it now needing a roster of 18 Lions to empty it twice daily for seven days a week.
"In our estimation more than a million book have been dropped into its slots over the last two decades. This in turn has enabled us to raise nearly three-quarters of a million dollars, the majority of which goes to needy worthwhile Kāpiti organisations."
The Lions Monster Bookfair will be held in the Waikanae Memorial Hall on the weekend of October 16 and 17. The Lions Clubs of Paraparaumu and Waikanae are asking the community to be as generous as they have been in the past and to go through their bookshelves and basements for surplus book, others will enjoy.
Drop-off points are at Raumati Beach (Coastal Mowers Ltd), Paraparauma Beach (180 Degrees Café) and Waikanae (Bohanna Motors and Picture Perfect Framing).
Anyone wanting larger quantities of books collected should contact Peter Cresswell on 904 2699 or Jim Hall on 04 298 5131.
Anybody knows a technician that can do maintenance on a Brother overlocker machine?
Deb Botes is the proud owner of Beano, who calls Melrose home.
"Beano loves nothing better than running and playing at Lyall Bay beach."
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 … View moreDeb Botes is the proud owner of Beano, who calls Melrose home.
"Beano loves nothing better than running and playing at Lyall Bay beach."
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.
"I came into SPCA with a damaged eye, and the wonderful vet team couldn't save it, so I had an operation to have it removed. It hasn't slowed me down at all, you just have to be aware that I can’t see you approaching me so please don't startle me.
I would love to be a single … View more"I came into SPCA with a damaged eye, and the wonderful vet team couldn't save it, so I had an operation to have it removed. It hasn't slowed me down at all, you just have to be aware that I can’t see you approaching me so please don't startle me.
I would love to be a single indoor bunny where I get all the human attention. I am a clean boy and will go into my large litter tray for toileting. I love gentle pats on my head and sometimes come up to you for treats. I regularly binkie around super fast, and when I'm tired I do bunny flops as I am a happy boy.
I love space and the outdoors so I will need a large grassy area with a weatherproof hutch for outside during the day. My indoor area must be big enough for me to spend the day and night comfortably. My caregivers ask that rabbits always come inside at night, to be part of the family and to keep me safe. I could go to a home with friendly cats as I've met some before."
Are your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?
Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?
The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy … View moreAre your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or where all that expensive heat is going?
Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?
The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy a home feels and how well it functions.
That's why Wellington City Council in partnership with us (Sustainability Trust) offer free personalised home energy plans specific to your home. The end goal is to arm you with the information you need to create a warm, dry, healthier home. You can even find out if your home is EV or solar ready.
This is a completely free service for homeowners in Wellington City.
Book your free home energy assessment today.
I am doing a holiday special...half price portraits of loved ones or pets for $400. Let me know if you re interested kimbra.taylor@gmail.com or ring me on 02102701734
Left over gib 4.2 x .750 x 10m plus other shorts want it gone take it all away for $20. Pick up Waikanae Beach ph/txt 0275707200
Speirs Foods (2018) Limited is recalling specific batches of its Chicken Caesar Penne, Hawaiian Pasta with Creamy Dressing, and Loaded Potato ready to eat salads due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products should not be consumed.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
Just a reminder of the meeting today at 3.00 pm, regarding the closure of our recycling center. (Note that the greenwaste area is on borrowed time also.)
3.00pm, Waikanae Beach Community Hall, Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach.
No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
This week we feature a stunning close-up but what type of bird is it?
The photo was supplied by Andrew Gorrie.
PROMISING START TO BUILDING FUND APPEAL
We have had a great response so far from the public, with a total of $12,000 being donated this week.
Richard Mansell of Coastlands donated $10,000 in response to David Haxton's front page article in the Kapiti News - with the remaining $2,000 from … View morePROMISING START TO BUILDING FUND APPEAL
We have had a great response so far from the public, with a total of $12,000 being donated this week.
Richard Mansell of Coastlands donated $10,000 in response to David Haxton's front page article in the Kapiti News - with the remaining $2,000 from locals digging deep.
We have received offers from builders wanting to help with the remedial works, once the building has been relocated. And our lease moved to the next stage - with legal clearance being sought.
Local MP for Otaki, Terisa Ngobi also met with the foodbank team this week to offer her support for the appeal. As a former volunteer at the Levin foodbank, she understands how vital our service is to the community.
Remember you can keep up to date with our progress by following us on facebook, as well as checking out the new signs around Kapiti.
Kapiti News will also be publishing our weekly updates.
Picture: David Edwards (Chairperson), Terisa Ngobi (MP for Otaki) and Kerry Lovell (Foodbank manager).
Photo credit: David Haxton, Kapiti News (NZME)
www.thekapitifoodbank.co.nz...
People going across crossing at Harvey Normans Paraparaumu need to stop look left and right before they cross somebody going to get hurt one day.
This weeks contribution is from Louise Thomas.
"When I was young I didn’t like the boatsheds. To my eye they looked derelict and unkempt – a hotchpotch of too bright clashing colours, and all of them peeling to reveal bleached wood underneath. They reminded me of my Nana’s crocheted … View moreThis weeks contribution is from Louise Thomas.
"When I was young I didn’t like the boatsheds. To my eye they looked derelict and unkempt – a hotchpotch of too bright clashing colours, and all of them peeling to reveal bleached wood underneath. They reminded me of my Nana’s crocheted rugs with frayed threads and darned patches. I liked things shining, new, and squared away. Anything else smacked of some sort of failure, either of duty or poverty.
Now that I’m older, and not untouched by time myself, I realise that decay is inevitable, and, more importantly, there is texture and beauty in it. The sea, like life, can be a rough place. The winds carry salt and sand, storm surges leave marks and baggage piled around the high tide mark, sometimes spilling over onto the little docks. But in this flotsam, rotting seaweed, silt, and tangled tree branches are a million little bugs, fish, and crabs – a roiling primordial soup seasoned with iodine and salt and feasted on by the birds. Nothing is lost - just transformed. Sacred kingfisher/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus) catching the light at the Hutt Estuary boatsheds, Hikoikoi Reserve, Lower Hutt."
WHEN:- Sunday 11 July from 10am - 1pm
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
Great Community Market with local stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
- Award-winning Olive Oil
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Yummy Bakery Biscuits including … View moreWHEN:- Sunday 11 July from 10am - 1pm
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
Great Community Market with local stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
- Award-winning Olive Oil
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Yummy Bakery Biscuits including Keto and Gluten-Free
- Unique Designer Clothing
- Scented Candles
- Jewellery
- Pottery
- Homewares (Plump the Pillows and others)
- Lavender Products
- Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items and much much more.
Escape the house, peruse the various treasures, pick up a bargain or a gift then enjoy the rest of the day touring the many attractions and cafes.
Invite a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great community event. Support local!
Covid–19 Level 1 protocols will be in place.
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