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Thinking about starting a business — maybe a side gig, a passion project, or a community service? Locking in a name is a great first step. With JumpStarter, you can search and secure your domain in just a few clicks. It’s safe, simple, and made for everyday Kiwis ready to bring their ideas to … View moreThinking about starting a business — maybe a side gig, a passion project, or a community service? Locking in a name is a great first step. With JumpStarter, you can search and secure your domain in just a few clicks. It’s safe, simple, and made for everyday Kiwis ready to bring their ideas to life.
Just recently had a woodburner installed in my home, was wondering if anyone happened to have a sheepskin rug that's gathering dust that they'd like to sell. My cat is already loving it but thought a sheepskin could give him a comfortable spot to sleep in front of it. Thanks neighbors. … View moreJust recently had a woodburner installed in my home, was wondering if anyone happened to have a sheepskin rug that's gathering dust that they'd like to sell. My cat is already loving it but thought a sheepskin could give him a comfortable spot to sleep in front of it. Thanks neighbors. Take care.
Sale: Carex Testacea @ $4ea - 10cm pot...a striking green and coppery-orange foliage when mature (see pic) growing to a height of 30-40cm, coastal hardy and pest free.
Renga Renga also $4 each plus many more at great prices!
Hedging trees now in stock include Griselinia Littoralis, Olearia … View moreSale: Carex Testacea @ $4ea - 10cm pot...a striking green and coppery-orange foliage when mature (see pic) growing to a height of 30-40cm, coastal hardy and pest free.
Renga Renga also $4 each plus many more at great prices!
Hedging trees now in stock include Griselinia Littoralis, Olearia Paniculata (Golden Ake Ake), Corokia Geentys Green and Pittosporum Tenuifolium.
We have a wide range or other plants - including grasses (various carex) and flaxes, Harakeke Flax (Tenax), Mountain Flax (Cookianum), Emerald dwarf Flax
- Trees we have Lemonwood, Matai, Nikau Palms, Puka, Kahikatea, Ake Ake, Manuka (Reds also), Kanuka, Puriri, Kohekohe, Matapouri Blue Totara, Kowhai, Ngaio, Cabbage Trees, Lancewood, etc etc.
If needing native plants, please phone to arrange a visit:
0274 933 626 (Appointment required - We are around over Easter so let us know)
www.fairviewnursery.co.nz...............
Have a particular native in mind, please message me...
FAIRVIEW is a small Kapiti based nursery (Paraparaumu) with stocks of various locally sourced native trees, flaxes, shrubs and grasses.
Make an appointment to visit now if wanting to view our range of native plants!
Changemakers Resettlement Forum has a few volunteer roles open across the Wellington region, including support for their driving programmes that help former refugees gain confidence and independence.
They’re also looking for someone with event or project management experience to help plan … View moreChangemakers Resettlement Forum has a few volunteer roles open across the Wellington region, including support for their driving programmes that help former refugees gain confidence and independence.
They’re also looking for someone with event or project management experience to help plan their annual fundraising event. If you’re keen to make a difference, get in touch!
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number on our website by clicking the link.
Happy Micro-Volunteering Day!
Today is about acknowledging the power of small, meaningful mahi that create a big impact. Whether you have 5 minutes or an hour, there's always something you can do to support your community, spread kindness or make a difference.
You don't need to … View moreHappy Micro-Volunteering Day!
Today is about acknowledging the power of small, meaningful mahi that create a big impact. Whether you have 5 minutes or an hour, there's always something you can do to support your community, spread kindness or make a difference.
You don't need to commit to anything long-term - just a little time, effort and aroha.
Here are just a few examples of micro-volunteering!
Relax, we’ve got it covered, enjoy a year of free fees*
At Ryman you won’t pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, … View moreRelax, we’ve got it covered, enjoy a year of free fees*
At Ryman you won’t pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.
*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
Hi there
Does anyone have any free range eggs I could buy please
1 dozen would be fantastic
Call Paul
02102275950
Thankyou
Not the fake supermarket brand
Fartboy books #1-6
Author: Adam Wallace & James Hart
Have only been read once, in new condition
SOLD 21 kids books. All books are in good condition, pick one or some, or all!
$1 each or $15 for the lot
- Buster Bayliss - The Big Freeze, Philip Reeve
- The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog, Jeremy Strong
- Jake and Pete and the Magpies Wedding, Terry Denton
- The Diary of a Killer Cat, Anne Fine
- … View moreSOLD 21 kids books. All books are in good condition, pick one or some, or all!
$1 each or $15 for the lot
- Buster Bayliss - The Big Freeze, Philip Reeve
- The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog, Jeremy Strong
- Jake and Pete and the Magpies Wedding, Terry Denton
- The Diary of a Killer Cat, Anne Fine
- The Goonies, James Kahn / Steven Spielberg
- Secret 7 Adventure #2, Enid Blyton
- Meet the Kreeps - The Mad Scientist, Kiki Thorpe
- Ghost Buddy, Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
- Stone Me!, Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore
- Animorphs - The Suspicion, K A Applegate
- Horrid Henry's Wedding, Francesca Simon
- Super Powers - The Clash of Claws, Alex Cliff
- Harry Houdini - Wonderdog!, William Taylor
- Path of the Thunderbird, Sara Miller and Pat Toole
- Johnny Whistler and the Spiders, Tom Bradley
- Russell Troy, Monster Boy, Bruce Coville
- Slime Squad - The Supernatural Squid, Steve Cole
- Smelly Bill's Whiffy Weekend, Daniel Postgate
- Half Minute Horrors, Cassandra Clare, James Patterson, Lemony Snicket, Neil Gaiman, Holly Black
- Johnny Catbiscuit to the Rescue!, Michael Cox
- The Brixton Brothers - The Case of the Mistaken Identity, Mac Barnett
Venue Name
Dr Gertrude Atmore Supper Room, Memorial Hall
Street Address: Main St, Otaki
Topic/Speaker: Bill Jorgensen will speak about his Italian ancestors and the research he did to put together a book about them
Hope you all have a good break over Easter! If you have time for a visit to the gallery, we will be open from 1-4 on Saturday and Easter Monday (closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday).
SPINNING, KNITTING AND CROCHET (SKC) EVENING GROUP
For those who cannot come during the day, we have a spinning, knitting and crochet group on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 and 9.00pm, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway line). The group are more than happy to help you get started. … View moreSPINNING, KNITTING AND CROCHET (SKC) EVENING GROUP
For those who cannot come during the day, we have a spinning, knitting and crochet group on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 and 9.00pm, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway line). The group are more than happy to help you get started. We also have an extensive library of patterns to get you on your way. Everyone welcome! Contact Judy Davis 027 453 5232.
For those who enjoy crocheting, look at these photos of a magnificent Wharenui Hatikoa (Māori meeting house) currently at the Canterbury Museum - all in crochet!
Something to aspire to?
ASB bank have shared a message to make people aware that messages from scammers claiming they are from our ASB Securities team are doing the rounds.
If you receive one of these messages don’t act on it, don’t click on any links on suspicious emails and text messages, or provide any personal… View moreASB bank have shared a message to make people aware that messages from scammers claiming they are from our ASB Securities team are doing the rounds.
If you receive one of these messages don’t act on it, don’t click on any links on suspicious emails and text messages, or provide any personal or banking information.
If you think you’ve provided your details to a suspicious person or company, please call your bank immediately.
ASB are available 24/7 on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or +64 9 303 0332 if you're overseas.
For ASB users, if you want some more info on staying safe online visit asb.co.nz/asbscamhub
Don’t wait until summer to get painting. Simply add Resene Wintergrade Additive to selected waterborne Resene paints to waterborne Resene paints to winterise them to help you keep decorating through winter.
Winterised paints can dry down to a super cool 3’C!
Available from … View moreDon’t wait until summer to get painting. Simply add Resene Wintergrade Additive to selected waterborne Resene paints to waterborne Resene paints to winterise them to help you keep decorating through winter.
Winterised paints can dry down to a super cool 3’C!
Available from Resene ColorShops.
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