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Are you keen to support your community? Have you thought about volunteering? You'll gain valuable skills and support your community at the same time! We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website. You can search by location and/or role category, e.g, Animals, Practical Help, Retail, … View moreAre you keen to support your community? Have you thought about volunteering? You'll gain valuable skills and support your community at the same time! We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website. You can search by location and/or role category, e.g, Animals, Practical Help, Retail, Environment, Administration, etc. Check them out at the link below!
Christmas is on its way and for those of us with family across the country this means posting gifts from afar. Unfortunately, with the rise of mail theft in our communities, this can be risky business. Have you had a parcel stolen in your neighbourhood? Vote in our poll and share below whether this… View moreChristmas is on its way and for those of us with family across the country this means posting gifts from afar. Unfortunately, with the rise of mail theft in our communities, this can be risky business. Have you had a parcel stolen in your neighbourhood? Vote in our poll and share below whether this influences how you're gifting nowadays.
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Hi there
Does anyone have a small outboard motor for sale please
About 5 horse but will look at anything
Regards Paul
02102275950
Venue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 12 November 10am – 1pm
Christmas is just around the corner so why not enjoy a Sunday outing with your family and visit this great friendly Community Market which has highly … View moreVenue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 12 November 10am – 1pm
Christmas is just around the corner so why not enjoy a Sunday outing with your family and visit this great friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and Christmas GIFTS.
Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or maybe even an early Christmas gift, then enjoy the rest of the day at other events and attractions including the Kapiti Arts Trail.
Why not meet up with a friend or 2 and other family members and enjoy an outing at this great Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!!
Hold on a sec, mind-blowing deals are on the way! But before you rush in, take a moment to read our latest article for shopping tips that'll help you save hundreds of dollars this Black Friday.
Also, don't miss our Black Friday deals on broadband and power plans, plus PriceMe to … View moreHold on a sec, mind-blowing deals are on the way! But before you rush in, take a moment to read our latest article for shopping tips that'll help you save hundreds of dollars this Black Friday.
Also, don't miss our Black Friday deals on broadband and power plans, plus PriceMe to compare retailers like The Warehouse, Noel Leeming, Farmers, and more!
Let's make this Black Friday the best one yet!
This little momma and her babies here to ask you a question... can you give him some love? Literally! ❤️ With the number of animals needing SPCA’s help on the rise, and the number of foster homes due to go down in the upcoming holiday season, we need foster homes now more than ever.
Over … View moreThis little momma and her babies here to ask you a question... can you give him some love? Literally! ❤️ With the number of animals needing SPCA’s help on the rise, and the number of foster homes due to go down in the upcoming holiday season, we need foster homes now more than ever.
Over the next six months, around 10,000 cats and kittens will require temporary care to heal, learn and grow. Not only felines, but dogs, small animals and farm animals can all need foster care, and we’re desperately seeking new foster homes around the country.
No matter your circumstances, we are keen to hear from you. Whether you have kids, pets, work full time or can only commit for a couple of weeks, you can make a HUGE difference in the little life of an animal in need ?
We cover training and all costs. All you need to provide is your time and love ? Keen to know more?
Get involved today and get started on the most rewarding journey.
Kia ora Kāpiti. All our pools will be closed this Thursday 9 November for our annual full day of staff training in preparation for our summer season.
This training is essential for our lifeguards and aquatics staff to be updated on:
💦 emergency evacuation procedures
💦 incident … View moreKia ora Kāpiti. All our pools will be closed this Thursday 9 November for our annual full day of staff training in preparation for our summer season.
This training is essential for our lifeguards and aquatics staff to be updated on:
💦 emergency evacuation procedures
💦 incident management response
💦 lifeguard training and more.
We're sorry for any inconvenience the closure may cause and appreciate your understanding while we focus on this important mahi.
KUDOS
Kudos Glasgow Matt Black x4 with 4
P235/50zR18 tyres , still plenty of tread. Commercial grade, off Hyundai Iload van
some minor curbing on 2 rims. . locking nuts and crescent included.
I am wanting to buy a small amount of Thai cash. I am after about 5,000 - 10,000 baht (up to about $500, rate $1 - 20 baht). Banks either don't have or are charging a ridiculous price / fee.
There are a lot of people including me pretty disappointed with New World running out of promotion prizes well before the promotion finishes.
This is not the first time this has happened , leaving many people on their own or with small families ( who don't buy big volumes )missing out on what… View moreThere are a lot of people including me pretty disappointed with New World running out of promotion prizes well before the promotion finishes.
This is not the first time this has happened , leaving many people on their own or with small families ( who don't buy big volumes )missing out on what they wanted even though they have bought extra items to get stickers to achieve this. This has happened 3 times that l know of so the management should have sorted this issue before now. I suggest we BOYCOT NEW WORLD for some days ! Then they might get the message that tempting buyers to buy more ( to get stickers) and not delivering the rewards is just not acceptable!
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Looking for major help in garden. I have had bad luck with my health these last good number of months culminating with a broken sternum after a fall. Even pottering is out of the question for me at present. If interested in looking at the what needs to be done and offering a quote please be in … View moreLooking for major help in garden. I have had bad luck with my health these last good number of months culminating with a broken sternum after a fall. Even pottering is out of the question for me at present. If interested in looking at the what needs to be done and offering a quote please be in contact. (Waikanae).
Kāpiti-Horowhenua experienced the coldest October in a decade, largely due to the persistent nor’westerlies, particularly over the first weeks of the month. Rainfall was again well below average and it was sunnier than usual. We again escaped the severe weather events of some regions, and local … View moreKāpiti-Horowhenua experienced the coldest October in a decade, largely due to the persistent nor’westerlies, particularly over the first weeks of the month. Rainfall was again well below average and it was sunnier than usual. We again escaped the severe weather events of some regions, and local warnings again failed to eventuate, although there were a couple of scary wind storms.
The average daily maximum temperature was 17.1 degrees, only three points below average, largely due to an increase in temperatures towards the end of the month. However, eastern areas of central New Zealand were a degree or more warmer due to the same nor-westerlies raising their temperatures. Blenheim had 11 days over 20 degrees, we had one, that on the last day of the month.
Rainfall of around 70 mm was deficient by about 25 percent; not a good sign for summer.
The lack of sunshine early in the month saw an increase later, with the equivalent of 18 sunny days being above average.
With the wind decreasing and increasing sunshine, November could be a summer month (based on a 20 degree temperature average) as it often is, but with an average of 19.3 degrees over the last decade it cannot be guaranteed.
A couple of years ago my wife and I bought a new well-known and respected brand of hybrid car. We decided on a hybrid because of the advantages offered by electric vehicles coupled with the extended range of a petrol motor. It has been a gem of a car - until last weekend when it refused to start. … View moreA couple of years ago my wife and I bought a new well-known and respected brand of hybrid car. We decided on a hybrid because of the advantages offered by electric vehicles coupled with the extended range of a petrol motor. It has been a gem of a car - until last weekend when it refused to start. No warning. No alarm. NOTHING. It just would not start. By absolute chance the local AA rep was across the road on a separate call-out. He was extremely efficient, explained the problem, and was able to start our car so we could get home. He then came to our home and fitted a new battery. It transpires that while the car is in the electric mode, the auxiliary battery is unable to be charged. As in conventional cars there is an alternator connected to the petrol motor, but not in electric. So, just a heads-up for hybrid owners: Be aware - save money, petrol and the planet by going electric, and be prepared for a great deal of inconvenience and annoyance and to pay out between $250 and $600 for a replacement auxiliary battery which could (and did) fail with no warning after about 35000 kilometers. Or just use the petrol mode. Maybe I'll just go and buy a horse.
Meadow hay with good quality grasses including fescue, brown top and small amounts of cocksfoot.
$9 pet bale - pick up only
For many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.
There are two things to consider when … View moreFor many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.
There are two things to consider when you’ve decided to sell up – how to present your home so it’s appealing to buyers and packing up your home for the physical move.
Before you jump into renovations to make the place look shiny and new, think carefully about the value they will add to the house and whether you’ll recover that cost in the sale price. Renovations can be costly, stressful and time-consuming, so they’re only worth making if they’ll add significant value to your house sale.
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