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KAPITI COAST LINE DANCERS
NEW ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS
STARTING WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2026
Come Along and join us for an hour of exercise – both of the brain and the body for $5 a class.
DETAILS:
WEDNESDAYS AT 12:30 PM
Paraparaumu Memorial hall
Tutanekai Street, Paraparaumu
Contact … View moreKAPITI COAST LINE DANCERS
NEW ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS
STARTING WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2026
Come Along and join us for an hour of exercise – both of the brain and the body for $5 a class.
DETAILS:
WEDNESDAYS AT 12:30 PM
Paraparaumu Memorial hall
Tutanekai Street, Paraparaumu
Contact Kerrin or Wayne for further information on 022 108 3562 or
Email kclinedancer@gmail.com
Or just come along, bring a friend, no partner needed
The Post reports that nearly two-thirds of business leaders are feeling optimistic about 2026 ... with much of that confidence driven by the rollout of AI.
We want to know: How are you feeling about the growing role of AI in business and everyday life?
L'Authentique brand Chicken & Duck Parfait is being recalled due to a failure of food safety controls.
Affected product should not be consumed.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
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All you have to do is grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Summer Quiz! Answer the daily New Zealand based questions, the more answers you … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024!
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The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Be inspired. Join us to capture your memories, family history, travel adventures, career, business or spiritual journey in a supportive, fun environment. The popular series of 5-weekly workshops commence on Friday 13th February, 9.30-12noon in Kāpiti. Cost $30 per workshop, $150 for the series. … View moreBe inspired. Join us to capture your memories, family history, travel adventures, career, business or spiritual journey in a supportive, fun environment. The popular series of 5-weekly workshops commence on Friday 13th February, 9.30-12noon in Kāpiti. Cost $30 per workshop, $150 for the series. Notes and refreshments are provided. Places are limited. Reservations are essential contact Angela Robertson 0276332821
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach,
WHEN:- Sunday 18 January 10am-1pm
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with your family and friends by visiting this great friendly community market where you will discover handmade treasures and local creativity by highly … View moreWHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach,
WHEN:- Sunday 18 January 10am-1pm
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with your family and friends by visiting this great friendly community market where you will discover handmade treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story.
FOR THE KIDS:-
Bring the Kids along so they can meet Jane with her quality handmade crochet toys, along with Helen and her huge range of awesome handmade children's dress ups and dolls clothes etc.
NEW STALLHOLDERS:-
Viv Walker who writes and illustrates children's books, creates art prints and offers portrait commissions for people and pets will be joining us for the first time along with Deborah and her Heirloom White Flesh Peach Trees.
DISCOVER UNIQUE AND QUALITY ITEMS:-
Do your shopping at the market where you'll find a huge variety of high-quality, reasonably priced gift ideas along with locally produced Honey, Oils and Sauces.
MEET UP WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY:-
Meet up with family and friends and enjoy a Sunday outing with a visit to the market.
Don't miss it... support local!
Surprise, surprise! Violence happens in the world of caterpillars too. The lower of the 3 caterpillars was climbing up to the top of the swan plant stem where the other 2 were feeding on the stem. When the larger of the two feeders felt the climber's presence, it swung its upper body over and… View moreSurprise, surprise! Violence happens in the world of caterpillars too. The lower of the 3 caterpillars was climbing up to the top of the swan plant stem where the other 2 were feeding on the stem. When the larger of the two feeders felt the climber's presence, it swung its upper body over and down like a punch to the climber's head.😲 Perhaps a bite was included. Result: The largest of the 3 caterpillars turned around and retreated.
My interactions with monarch butterflies lead me to the conclusion that in terms of planning and wisdom, monarchs share a lot with us humans. Monarchs depend for their future on swan plants. So, being concerned for them, some years ago, I planted a swan plant in early spring expecting that it … View moreMy interactions with monarch butterflies lead me to the conclusion that in terms of planning and wisdom, monarchs share a lot with us humans. Monarchs depend for their future on swan plants. So, being concerned for them, some years ago, I planted a swan plant in early spring expecting that it would be big enough to provide sufficient food to see the caterpillars through to the chrysalis stage. But I was wrong, very wrong! The monarchs laid so many eggs on the plant that the caterpillars had stripped the plant bare before they were mature enough to form a chrysalis. And of course they ate the leaves regardless of whether or not eggs had been laid on them. In desperation, they even chewed on the stems and trunk of the swan plant which subsequently withered and died, as you do when you are eaten alive.
The following year I doubled the food supply. However, not much changed though 3 caterpillars managed to get to the chrysalis stage before the food supply was completely consumed. That’s three new butterflies from dozens of hatched caterpillars and heaven knows how many eggs. And eggs continued to be laid when the food supply was already clearly insufficient to provide for the current population, let alone for any new mouths.
So, in the third year, I planted more swan plants but this time, I was a bit cunning. I planted one under the eaves of the house and away from other plants, and another between fennel and comfrey plants. I was planning a sort of benevolent alien intervention. It worked well. The butterflies either didn’t find them or didn’t like the camouflaged swan plants so the plants didn’t get egged. Then as I had planned, I intervened by selecting some caterpillars from the over populated plants and carried them against their will to the strategically planted ones. The strategy worked and very large numbers of chrysalises resulted. (See the photo of the chrysalises hanging from the eaves under which there was one of the hidden swan plants.) The other plants were again stripped bare but as a result of my benevolent intervention I had never seen so many monarchs flying around in my garden. Whenever I looked out the kitchen window there would be at least two or three chasing each other. Which brings me back to where I began. What is the characteristic we share? Like them, we are consuming, exploiting and destroying the natural resources essential to life on this planet. So, the only hope for the future, theirs and ours, seems to depend on a benevolent intervention by an intelligent alien power.
My strategic interference saved many monarchs but who will save us? And to where?
PS. There does however appear to be one point of difference between us. As far as I can make out, when they fly they make no negative impact on the environment.Monarchs & Humans, the habits we share. My interactions with monarch butterflies lead me to the conclusion that in terms of planning and wisdom, monarchs share a lot with us humans. Monarchs depend for their future on swan plants. So, being concerned for them, some years ago, I planted a swan plant in early spring expecting that it would be big enough to provide sufficient food to see the caterpillars through to the chrysalis stage. But I was wrong, very wrong! The monarchs laid so many eggs on the plant that the caterpillars had stripped the plant bare before they were mature enough to form a chrysalis. And of course they ate the leaves regardless of whether or not eggs had been laid on them. In desperation, they even chewed on the stems and trunk of the swan plant which subsequently withered and died, as you do when you are eaten alive.
The following year I doubled the food supply. However, not much changed though 3 caterpillars managed to get to the chrysalis stage before the food supply was completely consumed. That’s three new butterflies from dozens of hatched caterpillars and heaven knows how many eggs. And eggs continued to be laid when the food supply was already clearly insufficient to provide for the current population, let alone for any new mouths.
So, in the third year, I planted more swan plants but this time, I was a bit cunning. I planted one under the eaves of the house and away from other plants, and another between fennel and comfrey plants. I was planning a sort of benevolent alien intervention. It worked well. The butterflies either didn’t find them or didn’t like the camouflaged swan plants so the plants didn’t get egged. Then as I had planned, I intervened by selecting some caterpillars from the over populated plants and carried them against their will to the strategically planted ones. The strategy worked and very large numbers of chrysalises resulted. (See the photo of the chrysalises hanging from the eaves under which there was one of the hidden swan plants.) The other plants were again stripped bare but as a result of my benevolent intervention I had never seen so many monarchs flying around in my garden. Whenever I looked out the kitchen window there would be at least two or three chasing each other. Which brings me back to where I began. What is the characteristic we share? Like them, we are consuming, exploiting and destroying the natural resources essential to life on this planet. So, the only hope for the future, theirs and ours, seems to depend on a benevolent intervention by an intelligent alien power.
My strategic interference saved many monarchs but who will save us? And to where?
PS. There does however appear to be one point of difference between us. As far as I can make out, when they fly they make no negative impact on the environment.
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We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
⚠️Cereulide toxin risk in … View moreWe are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
⚠️Cereulide toxin risk in Nestlé brand Alfamino Infant Formula (0-12 months) recalled due to the possible presence of the toxin cereulide
Pretty as a Bow Glass Mugs 2 Pack by dusk
Pretty as a Bow Tea Pot 500ml by dusk
Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Children’s poncho towel with ties - Sold at H&M
Product Recalls: Toys
⚠️Asbestos risk in Glow Sand Art
Bath Unicorn Toy Set - sold at 5MAX
Product Recalls: Cosmetics
Naked Sunday Collagen Glow Priming Lotion - Sold at Mecca Beauty and Naked Sunday online
Product Recalls: Electronics
Labka hot glue gun TY-G1001A 20w - Sold at PD Mart (Panda Mart)
Labka hot glue gun TY-G4001A 40w - Sold at PD Mart (Panda Mart)
Product Recalls: Other
Anko Small Gel Pak and Anko Large Gel Pak - Sold at Kmart
Giant Animator and Liv Adore Bicycles
Various Seatbelt extenders / extension straps sold via Kogan (by seller 'A.L.E. Trading')
Various Seatbelt adjusters / Seatbelt extenders sold via Kogan (by seller 'Sensual Sale')
Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.
See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!
Alternative Living opportunity: $380 pw
This is a unique cute self contained property in a private, secure beach Camping Resort.
This is in a gated community with it's own swimming pool, tennis court, carpark plus much more. Relax in your own little cottage garden with garden shed and even … View moreAlternative Living opportunity: $380 pw
This is a unique cute self contained property in a private, secure beach Camping Resort.
This is in a gated community with it's own swimming pool, tennis court, carpark plus much more. Relax in your own little cottage garden with garden shed and even grow a few veges. Covered outdoor space, heatpump & own carpark.
The resort is mostly occupied by retired residents who all enjoy this safe, a quiet neighborhood so would be ideal for a single mature adult looking for a quiet, safe & friendly environment or anyone wanting the same thing. Close to beach, bus stop & dairy. Furnished part or full or unfurnished options.
For Queries, interest, relevant personal details, and YOUR contact details – please email: Leanne - winningrealtyltd@gmail.com
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