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Community weekly market held in the Waikanae Town Centre (Mahara Place) between 9.30am and 12.00pm
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Honey, Plants, Freshly picked Avocados, Olive Oil, Rawleighs products, Candles, Soaps, Lavender products, Designer Clothing, knitting, Books, Up-Cycled, Re-Purposed … View moreCommunity weekly market held in the Waikanae Town Centre (Mahara Place) between 9.30am and 12.00pm
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Honey, Plants, Freshly picked Avocados, Olive Oil, Rawleighs products, Candles, Soaps, Lavender products, Designer Clothing, knitting, Books, Up-Cycled, Re-Purposed Furniture and homewares and much more.
Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!
Kāpiti Airport shut for most of Sunday for a historic event which saw mana whenua visit wetlands on the site for the first time in more than 80 years.
George Jenkins, a spokesman for the hapū of Puketapu , said Templeton Group, which bought the airport in 2019, was the first to invite his … View moreKāpiti Airport shut for most of Sunday for a historic event which saw mana whenua visit wetlands on the site for the first time in more than 80 years.
George Jenkins, a spokesman for the hapū of Puketapu , said Templeton Group, which bought the airport in 2019, was the first to invite his people onto the wetlands since the land was seized.
“Those wetlands are of a huge not just ecological importance, but they also represent a tangible link to the past,” Jenkins said
Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her … View moreHullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her cousins have died from Covid-19.
Very dainty bone china cup and saucer and plate trio.
Crown Staffordshire of England China Pattern No F19744. This would make a super gift for Mum.
Fine bone china cup and saucer and plate trio.
Royal Vale Bone China Pattern No 8227, This would make a lovely gift for Mum.
Fine bone china cup and saucer duo with the word "Mother" on it.
The set is by Queen Anne of England and would make a lovely gift for a special Mum.
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View moreCome together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.
What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
This week we feature a cat named Felix submitted by Keely McBride.
"Nap time for my daughter's cat Felix."
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Coffee machine and accessories good condition hardly used collect Paraparaumu
WHEN:- Sun 2 May 2021, 10:00am–1:00pm
Where:- - Te Horo Community Hall, School Road, Te Horo, Kapiti Coast
A truly friendly, local, community market with a fundraising popup cafe with yummy treats, all Kiwi made products, and over 40 stalls both inside and outside.
There will be Plants, … View moreWHEN:- Sun 2 May 2021, 10:00am–1:00pm
Where:- - Te Horo Community Hall, School Road, Te Horo, Kapiti Coast
A truly friendly, local, community market with a fundraising popup cafe with yummy treats, all Kiwi made products, and over 40 stalls both inside and outside.
There will be Plants, Skincare, Hand Made Soaps, Food (“This Little Kiwi”, “Grainheaven”, Artisan Breads, Honey, Avocados, Jams and Chutneys, Olive Oils, Baking, Eggs and more), Books, Bric-a-Brac, Quality Up-Cycled and Re-Purposed Home Wares, Furniture and lots lots more.
Also included are Arts & Crafts (Art Works, Pottery, Jewellery, High-Quality Stationary, Bird Feeders, Toys, Candles, Fabric Creations, Mosaics, Ceramics, Pottery, Quilts, Tableware, Clothes, Knits, Merino Goodies, Hats, Gloves and Scarves.
We also have the Seasonal Surplus table – a local fundraising effort with surplus from local gardens for sale.
NZ COVID Q Code Tracer Poster, Sign-In Forms and Sanitizer will be available.
Do come and enjoy a day out at a real country market day - There’s plenty of parking with the market located just up the road from Ruth Pretty's.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 2 May at the Te Horo Community Hall. All welcome!!
Note - there is a detour for Northbound traffic; turn left off SH1 onto Te Horo Beach Road (at Hyde Park Village), then go East over the new bridge.
Words and picture from Louise Thomas.
"Australasian gannet/tākapu (Morus serrator) on the wing this afternoon. One of two to be seen at Lowry Bay, Lower Hutt, diving and feeding close to shore for the past few weeks."
We've just had our home carpeted with Rhino West Haven carpeting and have made some rugs with the offcuts, overlocking the raw edges. They are brand new. We have one measuring approx. 2 meters by 2.3meters, colour Toasted Almond. This is quality easy to clean carpet and cost $90/sq. meter. … View moreWe've just had our home carpeted with Rhino West Haven carpeting and have made some rugs with the offcuts, overlocking the raw edges. They are brand new. We have one measuring approx. 2 meters by 2.3meters, colour Toasted Almond. This is quality easy to clean carpet and cost $90/sq. meter. So, it's about $415 worth of carpet and the overlocking cost takes it to $460. Happy to sell it for $200.
KAPITI CONCERT ORCHESTRA performs on May 15th.
One more week for earlybird tickets at $25 then May 8th tickets $30. Students $10 at all times. Go to eventfinda to book at www.eventfinda.co.nz...... or to Coastlands service desk for tickets.
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