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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?
Join the Resene wallpaper experts for this free event!
Learn about the latest wallpaper and mural trends and get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper. Get all your wallpaper questions answered by our wallpaper expert!
Where
Kapiti Resene ColorShop: 112 Kapiti Road
When
Thursday 31 July … View moreJoin the Resene wallpaper experts for this free event!
Learn about the latest wallpaper and mural trends and get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper. Get all your wallpaper questions answered by our wallpaper expert!
Where
Kapiti Resene ColorShop: 112 Kapiti Road
When
Thursday 31 July 2025, 5.30pm – 8pm
Please RSVP to
kapiti.colorshop@resene.co.nz
FREE to attend.
Please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!
My video player has finally given up the ghost after all these years.
I still have family videos that I like to view from time to time and show to the younger generation.
Unfortunately, pretty pricey to convert them all to DVD.
So, if there is anyone who needs to clear out a bit of old … View moreMy video player has finally given up the ghost after all these years.
I still have family videos that I like to view from time to time and show to the younger generation.
Unfortunately, pretty pricey to convert them all to DVD.
So, if there is anyone who needs to clear out a bit of old technology, I would be very appreciative.
Thank you.
I may be contacted on landline 04 212 7858 or via Neighbourly.
*This cushion is from one of my paintings*
Support your local artist:)
$25 each
cushion 45x45 cm
Back color white
Material 100 % polyester
… View more*This cushion is from one of my paintings*
Support your local artist:)
$25 each
cushion 45x45 cm
Back color white
Material 100 % polyester
Instructions:
Hand wash, machine wash, dry cleaning can be used
Pick up Paraparaumu
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 13 July
Time:- 10am -1pm
The heaters will be on so come along and enjoy a Sunday Family day out with a visit to this great Community Market where you will discover handmade treasures and local creativity by … View moreWHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 13 July
Time:- 10am -1pm
The heaters will be on so come along and enjoy a Sunday Family day out with a visit to this great Community Market where you will discover handmade treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story.
You will find a huge variety of quality items and gifts.
Bring the kids along so they can meet local author Michael Peryer and view his latest Children's Adventure books. Jane will also be there with her Handmade Crochet Toys along with Helen and her awesome Children's Dress Ups and Dolls Clothes etc.
Meet up with Family and Friends and enjoy a day out on the Kapiti Coast and visit this great friendly Community Market then spend the rest of the day at other events and attractions including a visit to our great cafes.
Don't miss it... support local!
I have one place available in this up coming workshop at my Waikanae studio. It's suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists and all materials and refreshments are provided.
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Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View moreJoin us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions
Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you!
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