Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu

Have you noticed more dog poo on the streets?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kāpiti Observer

Wellington City Council say they've had an increase in complaints about people not picking up after their dogs.
Have you noticed a difference here on the coast since lockdown began?
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Rare shore plovers/ tūturuatu moved to Mana Island

Alan from Raumati Beach

Conservation experts have transferred five young shore plovers/ tūturuatu from Christchurch to Mana Island near Wellington.

(Photo of shore plover/ tūturuatu — NZ Birds Online)

“There are just 250 of these birds left in the world and these juveniles are a critical part of attempts to … View moreConservation experts have transferred five young shore plovers/ tūturuatu from Christchurch to Mana Island near Wellington.

(Photo of shore plover/ tūturuatu — NZ Birds Online)

“There are just 250 of these birds left in the world and these juveniles are a critical part of attempts to establish a self-sustaining population on the pest-free Mana Island so numbers can grow. says Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage. More -- bit.ly...

Rubbish Fires

Fire Safety from Fire Safety - Wellington Region

REMINDER: Please don’t light any outdoor fires during lockdown! ?

Hold off burning any rubbish or garden waste until after lockdown. Don’t do burn offs. Even if its under control, the smoke often means we get 111 calls and firefighters need to leave their bubbles unnecessarily.

We’re in … View moreREMINDER: Please don’t light any outdoor fires during lockdown! ?

Hold off burning any rubbish or garden waste until after lockdown. Don’t do burn offs. Even if its under control, the smoke often means we get 111 calls and firefighters need to leave their bubbles unnecessarily.

We’re in this together. Help us keep you and our firefighters safe.

Coronavirus: Lockdown sparks panic attacks that led to elderly man's death

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Kāpiti Observer

Kapiti's Mayor Wants Tests For All Rest Home staff

Alan from Raumati Beach

Kāpiti Mayor K Gurunathan says all rest home staff and new arrivals should be tested. He says ‘I urge Capital and Coast Health Board and Wellington Regional Public Health to heed this call by Aged Care Association CEO. Simon Wallace.’ -bit.ly/dPlij6

Coronavirus: Kāpiti Coast retirement village resident dies from virus

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kāpiti Observer

Thanks so much to all NZ Gardener readers!

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

I just wanted to update everyone as to what is happening with the next copy of your favourite magazine. With the current restrictions we aren’t able to print or distribute at the moment, but we are working hard on a fantastic May issue for you and it will be on sale as soon as the restrictions … View moreI just wanted to update everyone as to what is happening with the next copy of your favourite magazine. With the current restrictions we aren’t able to print or distribute at the moment, but we are working hard on a fantastic May issue for you and it will be on sale as soon as the restrictions ease! I am hearing from so many readers right now about how their gardens have never been more important to them than they are now, so I want to ensure you get your NZ Gardener, packed with beautiful pictures, expert advice, inspiration and information as quickly as possible, so you can enjoy your own garden even more. Meanwhile, when you do your next shop, we’d love it if you could pick up a copy of the April issue which is on sale now (you can add a copy to your online shop too). As you’ve probably heard on the news it is a tough time for magazines right now, and we are incredibly grateful for the support of our regular readers and (especially!) our subscribers. If you are in a position to subscribe, or share your own love of plants and gardening by buying a subscription as a gift for someone else, then we’d be incredibly grateful: mags4gifts.co.nz.... Stay safe and enjoy the extra time in your garden everyone! Jo

5G

Rose from Otaki District

I'm just curious, is it only my posts getting taken down that are relating to 5G or are other people finding this too?? Thanks

Day 20 T- 8

Russell from Paraparaumu

We had a early start Term 2 Starts for College this week , lots of assessments that are due shorty year 12, made come chocolate chip biscuits and quesadilla so hot breakfast today, what else are other people up to today

People Breaking the lockdown ruls

Russell from Paraparaumu

Its day 14 of our great and fab lock down 1/2 through here are some of my thoughts on this mater.
We have a bunch of really dumb people out their who go and play rugby, take a bike ride, go surfing or have a hug party. Not to mention what some of our Members of Parliament are saying or doing.
They… View moreIts day 14 of our great and fab lock down 1/2 through here are some of my thoughts on this mater.
We have a bunch of really dumb people out their who go and play rugby, take a bike ride, go surfing or have a hug party. Not to mention what some of our Members of Parliament are saying or doing.
They will simple extend the 4 weeks to 6 or 8 weeks or more until they can be totally absolutely sure that Convid 19 is under control and the risk community based transmission is close enough to ZERO.
I know that the vast majority of KIWIS are following the simple rules of staying in your bubble and only go out when its essential.

'We were a bit dull really': The passion and pottery of Janet and Wilf Wright

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kāpiti Observer

There used to be a dog here, a giant great dane with a bucket on his head. If you were lucky he'd m…

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