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Aotearoa New Zealand is aiming to be predator-free in 2050 to ensure our islands' unique species of birds, frogs, lizards and plants can thrive.
New Zealand has among the highest proportions of threatened or at-risk species in the world, and around 25 million native birds are killed by … View moreAotearoa New Zealand is aiming to be predator-free in 2050 to ensure our islands' unique species of birds, frogs, lizards and plants can thrive.
New Zealand has among the highest proportions of threatened or at-risk species in the world, and around 25 million native birds are killed by introduced predators every year. But it's not all bad news - when predators are removed or controlled, nature bounces back fast. We’ve already seen it happening in many parts of the country!
People all over Aotearoa are doing their bit - setting traps in their backyards, planting natives, volunteering, or donating. You can too! Backyard trapping is one example of effective individual action.
What do you think? Can we reach our Predator Free target in 2050?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
Womens coat. No size label but looks to be small - medium. Has removable hood. Good condition.
Have you been singing "Mr Postman" while patiently waiting at your letterbox for your voting pack? Hopefully you've received yours by now – but if not, you may need to cast a special vote.
Special votes can be cast by people that:
🧡 didn't receive their voting … View moreHave you been singing "Mr Postman" while patiently waiting at your letterbox for your voting pack? Hopefully you've received yours by now – but if not, you may need to cast a special vote.
Special votes can be cast by people that:
🧡 didn't receive their voting documents in their letterbox
🧡 lost or damaged their voting documents
🧡 enrolled or updated their details after 1 August 2025
🧡 recently turned 18 and not enrolled
🧡 are on the unpublished roll.
Casting a special vote, is easy as. First, jump onto vote.nz... to check you are enrolled and update your details if needed. Casting a special vote involves completing a special vote form and a declaration. You can request these on our website www.kapiticoast.govt.nz... by calling 0800 486 486, or by picking up one from an electoral official at our Council Offices on Rimu Road, Paraparaumu.
Return the forms together by noon 11 October. They can be posted if there is time, or hand delivered to a vote collection point at one of our libraries or service centres:
🔷 Civic Offices, Rimu Road, Paraparaumu during opening hours and until 7.30pm on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 October
🔷 Ōtaki Library during opening hours 4–11 October (closed on Sunday 5 October)
🔷 Paraparaumu Library ,10am–2pm on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October
🔷 Civic Offices, Paraparaumu, 9am–12pm, Saturday 11 October
To find out more about ways to vote, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Get painting and help Kiwi kids. Buy any Resene 60 mL testpot colour starting with the letter P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket NZ.
Visit your local Resene ColorShop to find all the colour you need to bring out the best in your home.
In mint condition as I’m a careful phone user, comes with plastic back cover.
"My dear boy, if you had been any more beautiful, they would have had to call it, 'Florence' of Arabia!" - Noel Coward to Peter O'Toole at the premier showing of the David Lynch film, Lawrence of Arabia
Cheers
Mike
"Common sense is the sum total of prejudices acquired by the age of nineteen."
Albert Einstein
Thanks to Ron, the all-talking, all-singing rail-replacement bus driver, who turned an inconvenience into an event today.
Mike
17 silver charms, no longer need them will sell separately 25 Dollars each hardly worn in ex condition.. bracelet 10Doll you can contact me on 02102471021
Need help with setting up smart tv's or converting an older tv to a smart tv? I know many people have older non-smart tvs without access to TVNZ On Demand, Netflix etc, so I'm offering limited free help or advice with setting up smart tv's or converting an older tv to a smart tv?
… View moreNeed help with setting up smart tv's or converting an older tv to a smart tv? I know many people have older non-smart tvs without access to TVNZ On Demand, Netflix etc, so I'm offering limited free help or advice with setting up smart tv's or converting an older tv to a smart tv?
I prefer to help non technical people who need help or advice. I'm doing this to give back to the community and to keep busy.
The vernal (spring) equinox (equal night) occurred at 06.19 this morning when the sun crossed the equator into our hemisphere. It's the time when day and night are of approximately equal length. It also means sunrise was due east and sunset will be due west.
Kāpiti's spring, which as… View moreThe vernal (spring) equinox (equal night) occurred at 06.19 this morning when the sun crossed the equator into our hemisphere. It's the time when day and night are of approximately equal length. It also means sunrise was due east and sunset will be due west.
Kāpiti's spring, which as usual, began in August has been particularly dry, receiving less than half its usual September rain to-date, so the 40mm of gentle showers over the the last two days are also to be celebrated.
Photo: Rain's coming
Neighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!
… View moreNeighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!
For some amazing te reo resources, head to ReoMāori.co.nz
Me mahi tahi tātou, Neighbours 🌿
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