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Tracy Watkins is the proud owner of Murphy.
"She loves chasing rabbits but while she’s never actually caught one it's good exercise for working off her other favourite thing, treats.
She also loves swimming in the creek on our lifestyle block and likes most things about country life … View moreTracy Watkins is the proud owner of Murphy.
"She loves chasing rabbits but while she’s never actually caught one it's good exercise for working off her other favourite thing, treats.
She also loves swimming in the creek on our lifestyle block and likes most things about country life (except cows which can be a bit intimidating). She also loves a lie in and is always the last one out of bed."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
AUDITOR-GENERAL SLAMS THREE WATERS
In their submission on Three Waters, the Office of the Auditor-General says the proposed Three Waters changes will result in a “serious diminution in accountability to the public for a critical service” and “no proposed audit scrutiny”. The … View moreAUDITOR-GENERAL SLAMS THREE WATERS
In their submission on Three Waters, the Office of the Auditor-General says the proposed Three Waters changes will result in a “serious diminution in accountability to the public for a critical service” and “no proposed audit scrutiny”. The Auditor-General is the public’s watchdog, auditing and reviewing public entities. This condemnation of the Three Waters Bill confirms our worst fears.
The submission delivers a damning analysis of the overlap of proposed governance structures, lack of access to information by the public to scrutinise the proposed water entities, a lack of performance measures, and a lack of integration with other reforms and local planning. Perhaps most shockingly, the Auditor-General says the Bill doesn’t even have enough information to say who controls the water entities.
WHEN:- Sunday 14 August 10am - 1pm
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
Waikanae Beach
Celebrate Winter coming to an end with a visit to the Waikanae Beach Indoor Market.
Great Community Market with highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality … View moreWHEN:- Sunday 14 August 10am - 1pm
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
Waikanae Beach
Celebrate Winter coming to an end with a visit to the Waikanae Beach Indoor Market.
Great Community Market with highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
- Plants, Flowers and Seedlings
- Award-winning local Olive Oil
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Jaylon's Bakery - Yummy Bakery Biscuits and Loaves, including Keto and Gluten-Free options
- Tui and Co - original screen printed aprons and baby t-shirts, water colour cards, scrunchies and hand made toys.
- Designer Ladies Clothing
- Funky Sox
- Wood Craft
- Pottery
- Mozaic Garden Art
- Jewellery
- Scented Candles and Natural Skincare
- A wide variety of Homewares
- Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags and face masks
- Junk For Joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and handmade items including furniture
- Much much more.
Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift and enjoy chatting to the friendly stallholders.
Invite a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great community event. Support local!
Please don't forget your mask unless you have an exemption.
Please get in touch with Melissa on 021 451 175 (either text or call) with any questions or if you might want to meet Holly. Thank you!
Free double bed
Been closed up in a room. Needs a good airing out.
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Make sure you listen to Angela and Bill Robertson read from Angela's books, here on C.A.R. This week's book reading features subject Wiremu (Bill) Kura, B.1950, who did a 15 month tour of Vietnam as a 19 year old...Hear more about his story, as read by Bill, this Sunday 14th August at … View moreMake sure you listen to Angela and Bill Robertson read from Angela's books, here on C.A.R. This week's book reading features subject Wiremu (Bill) Kura, B.1950, who did a 15 month tour of Vietnam as a 19 year old...Hear more about his story, as read by Bill, this Sunday 14th August at 6pm, repeated Wednesday 17th at 3pm....AND if you'd like to write your OWN story......meet Dr Angela Robertson in person and have her guidance and support!
Words and picture by Louise Thomas.
"So cool to see a bellbird (Anthornis melanura), aka korimako, today. I can't remember the last one I saw - possibly around Christmas time, when I snapped one in red mistletoe at Mt Ruapehu. My daughter actually spotted this guy. "Mum, look, … View moreWords and picture by Louise Thomas.
"So cool to see a bellbird (Anthornis melanura), aka korimako, today. I can't remember the last one I saw - possibly around Christmas time, when I snapped one in red mistletoe at Mt Ruapehu. My daughter actually spotted this guy. "Mum, look, what's that bird that looks like an almost ripe avocado with a beak."
No surprises here then that one of Nationals golden boys has been unmasked as a bully who severely beat a younger boy at his school. This was no schoolyard tiff. It was a vicious beating, reportedly using bed legs as clubs to injure the boy. Was Uffindell just too young to be charged with GBH, … View moreNo surprises here then that one of Nationals golden boys has been unmasked as a bully who severely beat a younger boy at his school. This was no schoolyard tiff. It was a vicious beating, reportedly using bed legs as clubs to injure the boy. Was Uffindell just too young to be charged with GBH, or was he, as a member of a privileged set, let off lightly and the whole incident hushed up?
Even more amazing is Uffindell's response today. He has spent most of the morning minimizing his actions with the media and sees no reason why he shouldn't stay on in the job. In a performance worthy of the president of Brazil, hes insisting it "was only a little bit of a bashing". Why anyone would consider voting for these thugs is beyond me.
It is this culture of schoolyard bullying that has underscored the National Party's policy on welfare. They are still content to attack those who are the most vulnerable members of our society, indulge in name calling such as "bottom feeders" and roll out the punitive action for anyone who steps out of line. In addition young people in need of job seeker assistance, must deal with organizations deemed worthy by National. Those in the National "pull yer socks up" club, rather than the somewhat more impartial services existing within our government structure. If you are a young person unfortunate enough to have to go to one of these meetings. Don't go alone.
Dear neighbours,
To celebrate National Gardening Week (October 17-25), Yates have partnered with NZ Gardener to give away some fantastic prizes to some of the most inspirational compost builders in the country. Show us your compost setup, whether it’s tiny or huge, and the best looking compost … View moreDear neighbours,
To celebrate National Gardening Week (October 17-25), Yates have partnered with NZ Gardener to give away some fantastic prizes to some of the most inspirational compost builders in the country. Show us your compost setup, whether it’s tiny or huge, and the best looking compost wins 1 of 9 Compost Kits (RRP $319 each).
So email through your best tip for successful compost and one photo of your composting setup to loveyourgarden@yates.co.nz by August 26, 2022 to be in to win.
Could you be interested in volunteering for Age Concern, Kapiti as a companion-walker? Julie from Age Concern, Kapiti is the coordinator for the newly-formed, "Companion Walking Service", and she popped into the studio to have a chat with Tanya for "Health Happenings", airing … View moreCould you be interested in volunteering for Age Concern, Kapiti as a companion-walker? Julie from Age Concern, Kapiti is the coordinator for the newly-formed, "Companion Walking Service", and she popped into the studio to have a chat with Tanya for "Health Happenings", airing at 12noon on Saturday 13th August (show repeats 8pm Tuesday 16th August on 104.7FM).
The podcast will be available on our website from Saturday morning.
volunteerkapiti.org.nz...
Our "Conversations" programme at 9am this Saturday on 104.7FM features Margôt de Cotesworth from "Margôt Unlimited" - who specialises in RTT - Find out more by tuning in this Saturday (repeats the following Wednesday - 17th August, @ 7pm), and will be available as a podcast … View moreOur "Conversations" programme at 9am this Saturday on 104.7FM features Margôt de Cotesworth from "Margôt Unlimited" - who specialises in RTT - Find out more by tuning in this Saturday (repeats the following Wednesday - 17th August, @ 7pm), and will be available as a podcast from this Saturday morning from our website. If you are looking for a new way of living, therapy, a transformation, you owe it to yourself to listen in!
margotunlimited.com...
Think you’re registered to vote or need to update your details? It's time to check! Nearly 18? It's time to enrol! Enrolments for Local Elections 2022 close TODAY and if you turn 18 before 8 October, you can pre-enrol too.
Enrolling is easy online at www.vote.nz... or call 0800 36 76… View moreThink you’re registered to vote or need to update your details? It's time to check! Nearly 18? It's time to enrol! Enrolments for Local Elections 2022 close TODAY and if you turn 18 before 8 October, you can pre-enrol too.
Enrolling is easy online at www.vote.nz... or call 0800 36 76 56.
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With the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.
That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in … View moreWith the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.
That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in apartments and townhouses, assisted living in serviced apartments, resthome care and, in most villages, hospital and specialist dementia care.
We offer a higher ratio of care in our villages so that if your needs change, you have priority access to our care centres.
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