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The aim of this week is to raise awareness of NZSL and to encourage all New Zealanders to learn and use sign language.
The theme for NZSL Week 2025 is "An Aotearoa Where Anyone Can Sign Anywhere."
Learn more about NZSL by visiting Deaf Aotearoa's website for tons of resources!
Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you … View moreEveryone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you remember most about that moment?
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 11 May
Time:- 10am -1pm
Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mum for an enjoyable day out in Kapiti and include a visit to this great Community Market where you will discover handmade treasures and local … View moreWHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 11 May
Time:- 10am -1pm
Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mum for an enjoyable day out in Kapiti and include a visit to this great Community Market where you will discover handmade treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story.
You will find a huge variety of quality items and gifts along with Plants, Natural Honey, Garden Art, Woodwork, Art, jewellery, Hand made quality Quilts, up-cycled and re-purposed items and lots lots more.
Bring the kids along so they can meet local author Michael Peryer and view his latest Children's Adventure books. Buy one and ask him to personally sign it. Amazing handmade Crochet Toys along with Children's Dress Ups and Dolls Clothes etc. also available.
Meet up with Family and Friends and enjoy a day out on the Kapiti Coast and visit this great friendly Community Market then spend the rest of the day at other events and attractions including a visit to our great cafes.
Don't miss it... support local!
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Enjoy these 1-year … View moreLooking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!
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Don't miss out – shop now and make her day unforgettable!
From the team at Mags4Gifts
Alphagen NZ Limited is recalling specific batches of its Ārepa brand The Brain Drink for Performance as the product may cause injury due to a packaging fault (chipped top of glass bottle). Affected products should not be consumed.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
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Waikanae artist Lorraine Tarrant has joined our family of exhibitors. Her paintings, which are too varied to describe here, will be on display from today til the end of July. Come have a look!
If you’re interested in learning a new craft or wish to dust off your skills, come along to any of the craft sessions available at the rooms, 27a Elizabeth St (across the railway line). Your subscription will allow you to attend all or any of the groups available. All groups welcome new members.
… View moreIf you’re interested in learning a new craft or wish to dust off your skills, come along to any of the craft sessions available at the rooms, 27a Elizabeth St (across the railway line). Your subscription will allow you to attend all or any of the groups available. All groups welcome new members.
Contact:
waikanaeartsandcraftssoc@gmail.com or 021 255 0519
An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.
Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM … View moreAn impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.
Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM said they were ‘very impressed’ at Luxon’s determination to get around everyone who had turned out to see him – even as his team started to worry he would be late for his next engagement!
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Kāpiti and Levin were the warmest places in central New Zealand, with Kāpiti having the warmest April in nine years, giving us a five-month summer.
Our daily average maximum temperature was 20.4C, only the third time in over a decade we have reached 20 degrees. The longtime average is 19.4C, … View moreKāpiti and Levin were the warmest places in central New Zealand, with Kāpiti having the warmest April in nine years, giving us a five-month summer.
Our daily average maximum temperature was 20.4C, only the third time in over a decade we have reached 20 degrees. The longtime average is 19.4C, which was also last year’s average. Twenty degrees was recorded on 18 days, with the highest temperature of 26.4C on April 19, the warmest April day in 11 years, also the highest since early February. Levin’s maximum was a couple points higher at 20.8C, but Kāpiti’s overall mean temperature of 16.5C was the highest in central NZ, and half a degree above Levin.
The two-month drought ended with around 65mm of rain mostly in the first week, followed by further showers during the third week, giving a monthly total of 108mm, 40 above the historic average, but very welcome given how dry the soil was after the drought. The last week of the month was again dry and unusually warm and we were again looking forward to a good shower.
April's sunshine equivalent to 17 sunny days was exactly the historic average.
With May’s temperatures averaging around 17C we can no longer expect any summery days over 20C.
Photo: Sunrise on the warmest April day in 11 years
Transform a plain deck or balcony into a bright, cheerful space with your favourite Resene colour to enjoy looking out onto during the gloomier months. Find out how you can refresh your deck with these easy step by step instructions.
Love creating social media content and want to support an organisation making a real difference? Interpreting NZ is looking for a volunteer to help share their story, celebrate their amazing interpreters and promote the services that connect communities across Wellington.
If you’re creative, … View moreLove creating social media content and want to support an organisation making a real difference? Interpreting NZ is looking for a volunteer to help share their story, celebrate their amazing interpreters and promote the services that connect communities across Wellington.
If you’re creative, organised and social media savvy, this could be the perfect role for you.
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8944) on our website.
EMBROIDERED FEATHER CLASS
A brand new, exciting workshop at our rooms for Friday 13 June for all levels of experience. The project has a choice of two colour ways, using metal thread, paint and stitching on silk and is run by Caroline Strachan, Textile Artist, Waikanae
Cost of a full day … View moreEMBROIDERED FEATHER CLASS
A brand new, exciting workshop at our rooms for Friday 13 June for all levels of experience. The project has a choice of two colour ways, using metal thread, paint and stitching on silk and is run by Caroline Strachan, Textile Artist, Waikanae
Cost of a full day workshop is $45. A kit is provided.
Contact Donna 0212550519 or donna.kennedy72@outlook.com
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