Otaki District, Otaki

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388 days ago

Thai cash

Richard from Paraparaumu

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.

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389 days ago

New world promotion

Shirley from Peka Peka

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 more
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 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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393 days ago

Total Garden Spring Clean

Lynette from Waikanae

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).

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387 days ago

OCTOBER'S WEATHER IN KĀPITI

Murray from Paraparaumu

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.

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390 days ago

Electric vehicle experience to be aware of.

Warwick from Paraparaumu Beach

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.

392 days ago

Hay Bales For Sale

Elisabeth from Levin

Meadow hay with good quality grasses including fescue, brown top and small amounts of cocksfoot.
$9 pet bale - pick up only

385 days ago

Preparing Your Home For Sale

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

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 more
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 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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386 days ago

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389 days ago

Take the Quiz!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

How much do you know about the heart? Try our Heart Myths and Facts Quiz. Some of the answers might shock you!

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386 days ago

Grey /Blue executive bookcase

Marten from Waikanae

Long lowish bookcase for sale. (180cm wide, 80cm tall and 30cm wide) Reasonable condition, used to be in a CEO office in Wgtn. Was $40 reduced to $30. (Two shelves for the unit are on top and nor shown in place.) If interested, let me know and we can haggle. Cheers

Negotiable

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386 days ago

7-Piece Dining Suite For Sale

Peter from Levin

7-Piece wooden dining suite, in very good/excellent condition.
The six (6) padded chairs are comfortable to sit on, yet solid.
The table is in great condition also. I have kept it in a non-smoking 9and non-vaping0 home.
Buyer must pick up (in town of Levin)
Dimensions of table (rectangular) … View more
7-Piece wooden dining suite, in very good/excellent condition.
The six (6) padded chairs are comfortable to sit on, yet solid.
The table is in great condition also. I have kept it in a non-smoking 9and non-vaping0 home.
Buyer must pick up (in town of Levin)
Dimensions of table (rectangular) are:
Length: 1500mm.
Width: 900mm.
Height 9floor to top of table): approx. 740-745mm.
More photos on TradeMe listing.
Can purchase via TradeMe link:
www.trademe.co.nz...

Negotiable

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387 days ago

BMW 318 Saloon

Nigel from Paraparaumu

Street cred red! Sexy wheels, sunshine room and all the trimmings. An eye-turner, especially among the young and those of a certain age. Runs well. Sad to sell but we are going away. 1895cc German-made, imported built-up. 143,132km. Just passed WOF.

Negotiable

387 days ago

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For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen,… View more
Choose retreat or residence as the winner of this brand-new, fully furnished home in beautiful Whitianga.

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

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387 days ago

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Vincent from Waikanae

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387 days ago

Water Pump

John from Levin

Has been used for both hot and cold, makes low pressure water in house good
Needs a plug-in pressure switch, and are available.

John 21 756-020

Price: $65

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