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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.
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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!
Click read more for the full story.
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
What you need to know:
- A red wind warning for Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua has been issued. A Red wind warning is the highest warning possible - reserved for the most severe weather events that endanger life.
- Wellington Region Emergency Management regional spokesperson Dan … View moreWhat you need to know:
- A red wind warning for Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua has been issued. A Red wind warning is the highest warning possible - reserved for the most severe weather events that endanger life.
- Wellington Region Emergency Management regional spokesperson Dan Neely said the forecasted winds of 140kph could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures and could lift roofs.
His advice is; stay indoors where possible, avoid travel, bring pets inside (move stock to shelter), stay inside away from doors and window and preferably shelter in the middle of the house. Also unplug small appliances that might be affected by electrical power surges.
- The Wellington Region Emergency Coordination Centre had been activated and was currently monitoring the situation in close contact with MetService, councils, lifeline utilities and emergency services.
- In Aro Valley, Wellington Electricity said there were 134 customers without power. Power was expected to be restored within 8 hours.
- In Horokiwi and Newlands, another 91 people were without power and theirs was expected to be restored within 7 hours.
- Red wind warning sees Victoria University of Wellington close for the day
- Waves in Wellington hit 11.5 metres
- Air New Zealand said due to severe high winds in Wellington this morning, majority of our flights into and out of the capital have been cancelled through to 6pm,
People should contact 111 if people or property are at risk.
Keep up to date with warnings on the MetService website.
Live updates are being posted on the Stuff website.
Stay safe, neighbours.
If you are having technical issues with your PC we can help or just need help in needing to upgrade you PC.
We have been fixing computers in Kapiti for over 25 years.
Come and see us between 9AM - 5PM Monday to Friday. OR we can come to you. Business or Personal.
7 Hinemoa Street (Cnr … View moreIf you are having technical issues with your PC we can help or just need help in needing to upgrade you PC.
We have been fixing computers in Kapiti for over 25 years.
Come and see us between 9AM - 5PM Monday to Friday. OR we can come to you. Business or Personal.
7 Hinemoa Street (Cnr Kapiti Road and Hinemoa Street) Off street parking available
Paraparaumu
04 2972226
you can contact us through our web page www,cando.co.nz
Kia ora Kāpiti, we're sticking to our plan. Councillors are preparing to adopt the Annual Plan 2025/26 and set rates for the coming year.
The Annual Plan is all about building our resilience. It:
✅ Outlines our ongoing work in the Kāpiti community – we’ll be investing $77 million … View moreKia ora Kāpiti, we're sticking to our plan. Councillors are preparing to adopt the Annual Plan 2025/26 and set rates for the coming year.
The Annual Plan is all about building our resilience. It:
✅ Outlines our ongoing work in the Kāpiti community – we’ll be investing $77 million in our capital works programme.
✅ Progressing our strategy to reduce debt – so we can respond to unplanned natural disasters strongly and maximise growth opportunities.
✅ Includes an overall rates increase of 6.9% – within the 7% forecast in the 2024/34 Long-term Plan.
Because we've only made minor amendments to year two of the Long-term Plan, we are not consulting this time around. We're always listening and welcome feedback that can be used to inform future plans and work.
You can read more about the Annual Plan on our website www.kapiticoast.govt.nz... or attend our public briefing on Tuesday 6 May. The final Annual Plan will be brought to Council for adoption on 29 May 2025.
Love food, people and kaupapa-driven mahi? Step into the heart of BGI's kitchen and garden. Coordinate volunteers, run zero waste systems and cook up community connection.
Ready to lead with manaakitanga and feed change?
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number … View moreLove food, people and kaupapa-driven mahi? Step into the heart of BGI's kitchen and garden. Coordinate volunteers, run zero waste systems and cook up community connection.
Ready to lead with manaakitanga and feed change?
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8979) on our website by clicking the link.
PAPER GROUP
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
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