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December in Kāpiti, had average temperatures and its usual low rainfall for that month, but was considerably less sunny than normal. We ended another year again avoiding any extreme weather.
Our daily average maximum temperature was 21.5C, almost, exactly the month’s longtime average of 21.6,… View moreDecember in Kāpiti, had average temperatures and its usual low rainfall for that month, but was considerably less sunny than normal. We ended another year again avoiding any extreme weather.
Our daily average maximum temperature was 21.5C, almost, exactly the month’s longtime average of 21.6, which we would have reached had not the last day of the month been unusually cool. This December was very slightly warmer than 2023. The highest temperature was 27C on Dec. 21, and there were only five days that didn’t reach 20C.
Rainfall over the district was unusually variable and associated with thunder storms on several occasions, one of which totally missed eastern Paraparaumu, resulting in it recording 10mm less rain than Waikanae for the month. The official monthly total recorded at the airport was 76mm, at Waikanae 84mm and at my place (Paraparaumu) 73mm. The historic average (airport) is 78mm. The frequency of forecasters predicting possible showers and rain watches continued, mostly without any worthwhile rain eventuating.
The equivalent of only 14.5 sunny days was the lowest in a decade, with almost every day beginning with cloud, and frequently with a trace of drizzle that took most of the morning to burn-off.
Records show January (our driest month) should see even less rain, amounting to only 45mm and temperatures averaging 23C with 18 sunny days.
Aircycle is an easy to use, inflatable exerciser that helps relieve pain from arthritis, boosts your circulation and improves muscle strength. This product is proven to reduce pain and discomfort and help people stay mobile and active.
Reduce Arthritic Pain
Support Healthy Circulation
Support … View moreAircycle is an easy to use, inflatable exerciser that helps relieve pain from arthritis, boosts your circulation and improves muscle strength. This product is proven to reduce pain and discomfort and help people stay mobile and active.
Reduce Arthritic Pain
Support Healthy Circulation
Support Muscle Strength
Support Balance and Flexibility
Easy to use
Lightweight and easy to travel with
Made in NZ
see www.aircycle.co.nz...
Cost $39.90 new
13 trays of individual beads, 10 bags of feature beads and smaller beads, all the tools you'll need - pliers, organisers, design boards - more beading wire will need to be purchased.
My hubby found a racing drone on one of his walks.
Did you lose one? Tell me the colour, approx size and about where you were when it was lost.
Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!
Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to WIN a … View moreGrab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!
Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to WIN a Weber® Lumin® BBQ Prize Pack, valued at $1098! Each pack includes: an electric BBQ, a stand with a side table, and a cover. The more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.
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Arcoroc Aspen Torte Platters and Plates
Clear Textured Glass Leaf Pattern made in France
2 Platters Diameter approx 33 cm $6 each
3 Plates Diameter approx 24.5cm $5 each
The whole lot for $20
Alfred Meakin Ltd Pottery was a British company that produced earthenware and semi-porcelain tableware, tea sets, and toilet ware from 1875 to 1976.
The company was founded by Alfred Meakin,
The makers stamp on the back shows the platter was made in 1907.
There is crazing on the plate, hence … View moreAlfred Meakin Ltd Pottery was a British company that produced earthenware and semi-porcelain tableware, tea sets, and toilet ware from 1875 to 1976.
The company was founded by Alfred Meakin,
The makers stamp on the back shows the platter was made in 1907.
There is crazing on the plate, hence the low asking price.
Platter is 29cm long and 22.5cm wide approx.
Pretty Glass Vase in very good condition.
Height 16.7 cm approx
Diameter across the top 5.5 cm approx.
No chips or cracks.
Vintage Arcoroc textured fish glass plates.
Made in France in the 1980s.
These transparent glass platters are in the shape of whole fish – fins, scales, tails and all.
1. Nose to tail 25.5cm Width 21cm approx
2. Nose to tail 16cm Width 12.5cm approx
$10 for the pair
Assorted Lampshades with the odd mark/stain. Can be painted or recovered to look like new.
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