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Moving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.
The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into… View moreMoving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.
The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into Ryman Healthcare’s Devonport village in 2021, and now take Maggie to visit residents in the village care centre three times a week.
Click read more to read about Maggie's pawsome work.
Thinking about standing in this year’s local elections? Join us for a kōrero with our Council team tomorrow, Saturday 19 July, at the Council Chambers (175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu). We’re holding two sessions, one at 10am and another at 2pm.
If you're even slightly curious about what … View moreThinking about standing in this year’s local elections? Join us for a kōrero with our Council team tomorrow, Saturday 19 July, at the Council Chambers (175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu). We’re holding two sessions, one at 10am and another at 2pm.
If you're even slightly curious about what it’s like to stand for Council, whether you’ve been thinking about it for a while, or it’s just a little spark at the back of your mind, this is your chance to ask questions, meet the team, and get a real feel for what it’s all about and how to get yourself nominated.
You don’t need to be a politician. You just need to care about your community. ✨ Pop down and say hi. You never know, this might be the start of something pretty awesome.
Thinking about standing in this year’s local elections? Join us for a kōrero with our Council team tomorrow, Saturday 19 July, at the Council Chambers (175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu). We’re holding two sessions, one at 10am and another at 2pm.
If you're even slightly curious about what … View moreThinking about standing in this year’s local elections? Join us for a kōrero with our Council team tomorrow, Saturday 19 July, at the Council Chambers (175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu). We’re holding two sessions, one at 10am and another at 2pm.
If you're even slightly curious about what it’s like to stand for Council, whether you’ve been thinking about it for a while, or it’s just a little spark at the back of your mind, this is your chance to ask questions, meet the team, and get a real feel for what it’s all about and how to get yourself nominated.
You don’t need to be a politician. You just need to care about your community. ✨ Pop down and say hi. You never know, this might be the start of something pretty awesome.
Good news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New … View moreGood news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New Zealand, where I was born and grew up, we recognise the inherent dignity and worth of every person whose story deserves to be told."
Congratulations Selina, ka pai.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Buy any red testpot 60 mL from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17 -31 July 2025 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
This quick and customisable project is ideal for those without a sturdy tree to hang a swing from, and it’s sure to bring joy to your little ones. Find out how to make and stain your own in your favourite Resene Woodsman wood stain finish with these easy step by step instructions.
Hi there,
Do you have any odd jobs you haven't been able to get done around the home? Inside or out, is no problem. I am an experienced gardener.
I can also do water blasting, home cleaning, car washing, window cleaning, oven cleaning and any other jobs around the home.
No job is to big … View moreHi there,
Do you have any odd jobs you haven't been able to get done around the home? Inside or out, is no problem. I am an experienced gardener.
I can also do water blasting, home cleaning, car washing, window cleaning, oven cleaning and any other jobs around the home.
No job is to big or to small. Please private message me or you can contact me on 0226806013.
Many thanks (:
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. These are a healthy size, ready to plant!
Renga Renga also $4 each plus many more at great prices!
Hedging trees now in stock… 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. These are a healthy size, ready to plant!
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 :-)
www.fairviewnursery.co.nz........................
Have a particular native in mind, please text 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!
EMBROIDERY GROUP
Come and join a friendly group who love to create all types of embroidery, basic to complex, modern and traditional. We are willing to help improve your skills or get you started. Thursdays between 9.30am - 11.30am, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (across the railway line). Contact -
… View moreEMBROIDERY GROUP
Come and join a friendly group who love to create all types of embroidery, basic to complex, modern and traditional. We are willing to help improve your skills or get you started. Thursdays between 9.30am - 11.30am, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (across the railway line). Contact -
Linda Sutton 027 722 3701
Anne Wotton 027 424 1269
Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and … View moreLast year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and 20% of people have been struggling to pay their power bill in the past year.
How does your region compare? You can view and compare how the average monthly household use, charges, and bills vary regionally here.
We want to know: Is your household paying more for electricity this year?
Do you have any advice for your community on what changes you have found most effective in keeping costs down in your home or office? Share below!
Is anyone collecting for the Nelson flood victims and if so how do I get hold of them. Thanks
Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers,click here.
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Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View moreArtificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.
We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?
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