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We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or … View moreHi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or places to eat and drink you can recommend in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article.
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NEW YEAR SPECIAL!
I am doing coloured pencil portaits under half price. You can have a life size head and shoulder portrait of one of your loved ones for $400. Just send me a good quality photo and you can have a portrait of that special person within a few days.
The warehouse has really good … View moreNEW YEAR SPECIAL!
I am doing coloured pencil portaits under half price. You can have a life size head and shoulder portrait of one of your loved ones for $400. Just send me a good quality photo and you can have a portrait of that special person within a few days.
The warehouse has really good frames for A3 pics so you don't have to spend a fortune on framing.
artworks.kiwi...
#portraits
Having Canadian geese for your Christmas roast could be the solution needed to deal with 200 of the birds polluting a Kāpiti Coast lake.
The geese are depositing up to 400 kilograms of poop into Awatea Lake, and a local resident wants the geese culled and their meat used to feed the poor.
Geoff … View moreHaving Canadian geese for your Christmas roast could be the solution needed to deal with 200 of the birds polluting a Kāpiti Coast lake.
The geese are depositing up to 400 kilograms of poop into Awatea Lake, and a local resident wants the geese culled and their meat used to feed the poor.
Geoff Amos says locals are fed-up with the mess created by the geese and he has organised a petition.
Chef Martin Bosley supported the idea of turning the geese into a food source.
“I think it is a better option for our Christmas table than turkey to be honest.”
Would you eat a goose?
Waikanae Park, Park Avenue entrance
10am-11.30am
Who let the dogs out? Come along and meet fellow dog lovers of an on-leash, guided dog walk around the edge of Waikanae Park, into the bush area and back. Suitable for dogs of all sizes. After the walk enjoy some games with your furry friends.
… View moreWaikanae Park, Park Avenue entrance
10am-11.30am
Who let the dogs out? Come along and meet fellow dog lovers of an on-leash, guided dog walk around the edge of Waikanae Park, into the bush area and back. Suitable for dogs of all sizes. After the walk enjoy some games with your furry friends.
What to bring: Faultline coffee will be on site (bring a keep cup to help us minimise waste, a leash, plastic bags for your dog's poop and gold coin for a sausage sizzle.
Meet at the Park Avenue entrance to Waikanae Park.
Following the mob vioence in Washington, Avaaz, the global movement for democracy, is calling on good citizens to join its campaign to regulate Facebook, Twitter and other social media.
Avaaz says this week’s mob violence in Washington, incited by President Trump, was organised on Facebook, … View moreFollowing the mob vioence in Washington, Avaaz, the global movement for democracy, is calling on good citizens to join its campaign to regulate Facebook, Twitter and other social media.
Avaaz says this week’s mob violence in Washington, incited by President Trump, was organised on Facebook, Twitter and other social media.
It’s asking New Zealanders, and people around the world, to sign an open letter to world leaders to regulate social media. -- bit.ly...
Garage sale on 16 Jan from 8am until 11am. 12a Redwood Close, Paraparaumu
Many unused or good as new items from UK, Singapore and NZ. 1st garage sale in decades.
Boxed collectables (star wars, Jimmy Neutron), vaccum, small hand bags & purses, quality woman's clothes size 14-20, … View moreGarage sale on 16 Jan from 8am until 11am. 12a Redwood Close, Paraparaumu
Many unused or good as new items from UK, Singapore and NZ. 1st garage sale in decades.
Boxed collectables (star wars, Jimmy Neutron), vaccum, small hand bags & purses, quality woman's clothes size 14-20, woman's shoes sizes 7-8, jewelery, ladder, snorkelling gear, bike pump, airbed (old), nik naks, mirror, picture frames, vases, kitchen items, curtain, cusion cover's, fun and sun hats etc. The usual books, games, CDs & DVDS. Air plants, Swan plant milkweed & hebe seedlings.
Kāpiti Coast District Council is advising dog-owners to keep an eye out for toxic algae in the district’s waterways as the temperature rises. This includes lagoons in parks and reserves as well as rivers and streams.
There are now dangerous levels in Waipoua River in the Wairarapa and elevated … View moreKāpiti Coast District Council is advising dog-owners to keep an eye out for toxic algae in the district’s waterways as the temperature rises. This includes lagoons in parks and reserves as well as rivers and streams.
There are now dangerous levels in Waipoua River in the Wairarapa and elevated levels in Te Awa Kairangi (Hutt River) — and the Kāpiti Counci is worried about algae dangers here. More - bit.ly...
Thrifty Place second hand shop is open 🎉 Come and visit us and grab a bargain. We sell quality used second hand items and clothing. All adults clothing is $3 per item and children's $1 per item (unless marked). We also sell books, toys, games and puzzles. Our hours are Tuesdays and … View moreThrifty Place second hand shop is open 🎉 Come and visit us and grab a bargain. We sell quality used second hand items and clothing. All adults clothing is $3 per item and children's $1 per item (unless marked). We also sell books, toys, games and puzzles. Our hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 12.30 pm. We are located at 10 Weka Road, Raumati Beach. Our yellow flags are out when we are open. Donations of clothing and household items are greatly appreciated.
Our funds go directly to the Kapiti Uniting Parish. We have two churches, Raumati and Waikanae. Funds raised help us provide community services such as the hiring of our halls and meeting rooms to over 15 community groups, running three playgroups each week and supporting the Kapiti Counselling Service which is located on our premises. Our church in Raumati is a Community Emergency Hub and last year we were able to install an AED on the outside of our building. The Raumati Village Community Garden is also on our grounds in Raumati. Funds raised also help us maintain our buildings, and employ three part-time staff, an administrator, community worker and playgroup co-ordinator. Thrifty Place is run by volunteers.
A memorial service was held for one of New Zealand's most famous birds, Manukura the Little White Kiwi, at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre on Saturday.
The little white kiwi with a feisty personality was more than just a bird to those who met her and the institutions who served as her … View moreA memorial service was held for one of New Zealand's most famous birds, Manukura the Little White Kiwi, at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre on Saturday.
The little white kiwi with a feisty personality was more than just a bird to those who met her and the institutions who served as her guardians.
The extremely rare bird made the news across the world as the first white kiwi chick to be hatched in captivity back in 2011, and she died on December 27, 2020 after surgery to remove an infertile egg that had become stuck.
A unique 2-year pilot programme for Ōtaki rangatahi aged 15-24 has got $995,000 from the He Poutama Rangatahi initiative managed by the Provincial Development Unit.
It start soon and benefit youth who aren't in employment, educationn or training.
Read more -- bit.ly...
FREE workshop tomorrow, 12 Jan 10.30am - 12.30pm, to keep the kids busy and get ready for the Kite Festival at Otaki Beach!
Yvonne de Mille is running this awesome workshop for ages 8 to 12 years.
Follow the link below to register, there is no need to bring your ticket.
kapiti.spydus.co.nz...
According to Food Standards Australia New Zealand, the average Kiwi eats 15 meat pies a year – three more than the average Australian consumes – meaning the team of five million puts away more than 76 million pies a year.
A Napier company, Goodtime Pies, has announced it is ramping up its … View moreAccording to Food Standards Australia New Zealand, the average Kiwi eats 15 meat pies a year – three more than the average Australian consumes – meaning the team of five million puts away more than 76 million pies a year.
A Napier company, Goodtime Pies, has announced it is ramping up its production to 14 million pies, sausage rolls and savouries a year.
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