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Summerset’s Nationwide Open Day is on Sunday 5 October. All 38 of our villages are open from 10am to 2pm.
Legally Blonde the musical is on 2-11 October 2025 at the Southwards Theatre.
It's time to get to know your candidates, Kāpiti! Before you cast your vote these local elections, come along to our Mayoral Debate and our Meet the Candidates session starting Monday 22 September.
🔷 Mayoral Debate: Monday 22 September, 6.30–8.30pm, Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Raumati … View moreIt's time to get to know your candidates, Kāpiti! Before you cast your vote these local elections, come along to our Mayoral Debate and our Meet the Candidates session starting Monday 22 September.
🔷 Mayoral Debate: Monday 22 September, 6.30–8.30pm, Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Raumati Beach
All six mayoral candidates will speak and answer moderated questions. The debate will also be livestreamed and available on Council’s website. While audience questions won’t be taken on the night, you can connect with your mayoral candidates at our Meet the Candidate sessions.
🔷 Meet the Candidates: Starting 22 September
All Mayoral, Districtwide and Ward Councillors, and Community Board candidates have been invited to these drop-in sessions. Pop in at any point and put your questions to the candidates directly.
🔷 Raumati: Monday 22 September, 4pm-6pm, Te Raukura ki Kāpiti
🔷 Paraparaumu: Tuesday 23 September, 4pm-6pm, Southward Car Museum
🔷 Paekākāriki: Friday 26 September, 3pm-5pm, Paekākāriki Memorial Hall
🔷 Waikanae: Saturday 27 September, 3pm-5pm, Waikanae Bowling Club
🔷 Ōtaki: Wednesday 1 October, 2pm-4pm, Ōtaki Memorial Hall.
Get involved these elections, watch the Mayoral Debate, meet your candidates, help shape the future of Kāpiti and VOTE! To check out the dates and info on all the candidate sessions across Kāpiti, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Turned 18 recently? Need to cast a special vote? Heading overseas? Lost your voting papers? Get the answers to all these questions and more on our website 👉🏼 www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
PAINTING GROUP
If you are interested in painting or drawing and want to meet up with like minded, creative people, come along to our painting groups, Tuesday morning between 9.30am and 11.30am or Saturday morning between 9.00am and 11.30pm, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway line).… View morePAINTING GROUP
If you are interested in painting or drawing and want to meet up with like minded, creative people, come along to our painting groups, Tuesday morning between 9.30am and 11.30am or Saturday morning between 9.00am and 11.30pm, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway line). Everyone Welcome!
Contact -
Tuesdays Jenni England 022 072 7332
Saturdays Angela McArthur 021 138 6885, Anthea Kenney 027 644 3433
Get excited for Christmas by enjoying our deliciously fruity Lions Club’s Christmas Cakes.
Support your Local Lions Club by purchasing our traditional Christmas Fruit Cake.
They come with a shelf life of 2 years!
Are full of fruit, 1 Kilo in weight and delicious.
Order from your … View moreGet excited for Christmas by enjoying our deliciously fruity Lions Club’s Christmas Cakes.
Support your Local Lions Club by purchasing our traditional Christmas Fruit Cake.
They come with a shelf life of 2 years!
Are full of fruit, 1 Kilo in weight and delicious.
Order from your local Lions Club.
LIONS – Serving your community
Single Cakes only $25
Contact:
Andrew at andthel@outlook.com or at
0212137338
Spring’s the perfect time to clear out the garage, wardrobe, or that cluttered cupboard and turn your unused goods into cash!
Join the Neighbourly Online Garage Sale on Saturday, September 27th. It’s free, local, and the easiest way to find new homes for the things you no longer need from … View moreSpring’s the perfect time to clear out the garage, wardrobe, or that cluttered cupboard and turn your unused goods into cash!
Join the Neighbourly Online Garage Sale on Saturday, September 27th. It’s free, local, and the easiest way to find new homes for the things you no longer need from spare tents and pre-loved books to clothes that deserve another spin.
How it works:
List your items individually before the day. Then, sit back as interested buyers on Neighbourly browse and get in touch directly.
And if you’re not selling?
There’s still treasure to be found! Jump online on the 27th and grab yourself a bargain or two.
Let’s turn clutter into community wins.
Don’t miss out!
Impress your friends by building an easy-to-make dartboard cabinet finished in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect, Resene FX Blackboard Paint and Resene Furniture and Decking Oil that will transform your garden into a games room. Find out how to make your own dartboard with these easy step by step … View moreImpress your friends by building an easy-to-make dartboard cabinet finished in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect, Resene FX Blackboard Paint and Resene Furniture and Decking Oil that will transform your garden into a games room. Find out how to make your own dartboard with these easy step by step instructions.
A friend sent this flyer to me, I think it looks pretty interesting and worth sharing...
With so many amazing series out right now, and with so many streaming services showing exclusive content, we thought we could do a national roundup of the best shows on TV! 📺
We want to know: What are you watching, what makes it the best show around, and where are you watching it?
(The … View moreWith so many amazing series out right now, and with so many streaming services showing exclusive content, we thought we could do a national roundup of the best shows on TV! 📺
We want to know: What are you watching, what makes it the best show around, and where are you watching it?
(The Neighbourly Team's suggestion: Taskmaster on TVNZ, because watching celebrities do silly things over dinner is the end to the day we all need!)
First-time lifter Mona got the technique down pat while Colin lifted an incredible 60kg! Even 100-year-old Bill joined in! Together they raised $1,700 for Hato Hone St John. A day full of fun, courage, and community spirit!
Click read more to read about the full lift-off.
Gardening can be tough on your hands, so we’ve got the perfect treat. This spring, when you subscribe to NZ Gardener, you’ll receive a FREE Earths Botanics Gardeners Nourishing Hand Cream from Matakana Botanicals, valued at $24 RRP.
Specially crafted for hardworking hands, this luxurious … View moreGardening can be tough on your hands, so we’ve got the perfect treat. This spring, when you subscribe to NZ Gardener, you’ll receive a FREE Earths Botanics Gardeners Nourishing Hand Cream from Matakana Botanicals, valued at $24 RRP.
Specially crafted for hardworking hands, this luxurious cream blends New Zealand Manuka Oil, renowned for its natural antibacterial qualities, with Manuka Honey, to deeply nourish, moisturise, and assist with repair.
Subscribe now to enjoy inspiring ideas for your garden and a little care for your hands.
From the team at Mags4Gifts
T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 350 people who subscribe to NZ Gardener for 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years between 1–28 September 2025.
2degrees are alerting the public about a new scam involving phone calls. Scammers are targeting personal details while using prizes (smartwatches, phones, and discounts) as bait.
❌ Never give out personal info to callers
🔔 Feeling unsure? End the call and contact the company on their … View more2degrees are alerting the public about a new scam involving phone calls. Scammers are targeting personal details while using prizes (smartwatches, phones, and discounts) as bait.
❌ Never give out personal info to callers
🔔 Feeling unsure? End the call and contact the company on their official number
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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