
Friday Feathered Friend
It is not Friday but this is to introduce you to a new photographer, Andrew Gorrie. He lives in Kelson and takes most of his photographs from his deck. Andrew is an ex Stuff photographer.
His favourite subject is the magnificent tui


Who needs a plant doctor?
Are your houseplants looking worse for wear? The experts at Kings Plant Barn would love to help. Send us your houseplant questions and problems to homed@stuff.co.nz, or leave them in the comments, for the houseplant doctor to diagnose. Pictures are encouraged.


Green light for Kāpiti Gateway project
Kāpiti Coast District Councillors have voted to proceed with the Gateway Centre in Maclean Park, Paraparaumu Beach.
Mayor K Gurunathan said councillors listened carefully to the arguments both for and against the proposal and concluded that their decision to proceed with the project is in line with the overwhelming evidence that the Gateway Centre will deliver positive social, cultural, environmental and economic benefits for our district."
Council will now enter a contract with the Government to access funding for fifty per cent of the estimated $4.46 million cost from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund.


Gateway Approved After Daqy-long Drama
Council Votes 7-4 For Te Uruhi Gateway Amid Supporters’ Haka — And Angry Protests.
Kāpiti’s proposed Te Uruhi Gateway at Paraparaumu beach has been voted through after a day-long debate which include a haka in the District Council chamber and angry protests. Story -- bit.ly...
