470 days ago

Heavy Rain Warning for Kapiti Coast

Murray from Paraparaumu

Please note a heavy rain warning has been issued for the Kapiti Coast, with heavy rain beginning around 7.00am. This is to be taken seriously, as opposed to those we have received frequently for the Tararua range that seldom affect us.

We've had 20mm in the hour since the rain began at 7.00 am.

This is this the first time a severe storm warning has been issued for Kapiti for some years, and follows semi-drought condition for most of the year to date.

Noon Update
Kapiti again seems to have missed the very worst of this deluge, with only 8 mm falling since the first hour's downpour, giving a total of 28 mm. Even the temporary ponding on my lawn has disappeared. However, we are still under a warning and additional heavy squalls are likely.

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4 hours ago

THE WAIKANAE BEACH CHRISTMAS MARKET 2025

Gary from Waikanae

WHEN:-
Sunday 14 December - 10am - 1pm

LOCATION:-
Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
Waikanae Beach


FUN FOR THE KIDS:-
Guess who's making an appearance at around 11am? He'll be flying out again around 12ish so make sure you take a photo of the kids with him! He may even have a few Christmas treats in his sack!


DISCOVER UNIQUE AND QUALITY ITEMS:-
With Christmas just around the corner, this is a great opportunity to do your Christmas shopping at the market where you'll find a huge variety of high-quality, reasonably priced Christmas gift ideas. You'll discover handmade treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story.

GIFTS FOR THE KIDS:-
Meet local author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many children's adventure books along with Jane and her handmade crochet toys, along with Helen and her huge range of awesome handmade children's dress ups and dolls clothes etc.


MEET UP WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY:-

Meet up with family and friends and enjoy a Sunday outing with a visit to this great, friendly community market.

Don't miss it... support local!

14 hours ago

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Vincent from Paraparaumu

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19 hours ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.1% Complete
  • 17.4% Hmm, maybe?
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.6% Yes!
    9.6% Complete
219 votes