Otaki District, Otaki

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

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503 days ago

Pictionary

Carol from Raumati Beach

Does anyone have this board game tucked away unused? If so would love it for my grandies.

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505 days ago

Dragonfly 2666-1

Paul from Levin

Dragonfly over Huritini Lake. Photographed at 1/4000s.

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506 days ago

Dragonfly_2714-2

Paul from Levin

Dragonfly over Huritini Lake
Photographed at 1/5000s looking down on the water.

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504 days ago

lights for sale

Rata from Levin

3 sets of 3 lights plus 1 pendant light @ $10 each

Price: $10

504 days ago

Viewings of the new ‘Giant Kiwi’

Jane Carruthers from Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

Giant kiwi spotted at Nga Manu Nature Reserve!!
Early reports say the kiwi is believed to be a large as a human.
Sightings have been sporadic and most have been in front of the visitor centre around 11am and 2.30pm daily. Unlike normal kiwis the sightings have been in full day light.
The kiwi … View more
Giant kiwi spotted at Nga Manu Nature Reserve!!
Early reports say the kiwi is believed to be a large as a human.
Sightings have been sporadic and most have been in front of the visitor centre around 11am and 2.30pm daily. Unlike normal kiwis the sightings have been in full day light.
The kiwi appears friendly and huggable, and also doesn't seem to mind a selfie or photo.
See it at Nga Manu Nature Reserve this weekend.
• Saturday 15 July, 11am and 2.30pm (20 minute meet and greet)
• Sunday 16 July, 11am and 2.30pm (20 minute meet and greet)
Koha entry. Admission to the reserve not included. Bookings not required.

504 days ago

1,000 plastic Ducks Giveaway

Bill Moffatt from Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club -1

Yes that is correct we have 1,000 plastic ducks to give away to any fund raising charity or school that can use them in a duck race.
The ducks are all numbered from 1 to 1,000 and have been previously used in a duck race on the Waikanae River. Unfortunately our club no longer has the manpower to … View more
Yes that is correct we have 1,000 plastic ducks to give away to any fund raising charity or school that can use them in a duck race.
The ducks are all numbered from 1 to 1,000 and have been previously used in a duck race on the Waikanae River. Unfortunately our club no longer has the manpower to use them again.
Call Richard on 021 0804 7699 for more information

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505 days ago

THE MAHARA PLACE MID-WEEK MARKET IS ON TODAY

Gary from Waikanae

Come on down to the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET which is on TODAY (Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Plants, Seedlings and Fresh Flowers, Yummy Local Honey, Sewing Crafts, The Rawleigh's Man, Bric-a-Brac, Books and lots lots more. … View moreCome on down to the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET which is on TODAY (Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Plants, Seedlings and Fresh Flowers, Yummy Local Honey, Sewing Crafts, The Rawleigh's Man, Bric-a-Brac, Books and lots lots more. There are still some new Ladies Seamless Tops available at $5 ea, Girls Alpaca Wool Ponchos at $10 and Adults at $15. See you there...SUPPORT LOCAL!!

505 days ago

Lap times change, weekly fees won't...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*Weekly fees only increase if you change from independent living to serviced apartment living, or you add extra care options.
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505 days ago

Free and independent complaint service

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

Connection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.

However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

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Connection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.

However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

We’re here to help when phone and internet disputes go bad.
Find out more

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507 days ago

Food Recall: Dreamview Creamery Raw Milk (unpasteurised)

James from Waikanae

Dreamview Creamery is recalling specific batches of its Dreamview Creamery brand Raw Milk (unpasteurised) as the product may contain Listeria. Affected products should not be consumed. Alternatively, consume after heating to 70°C and holding at this temperature for one minute. If you don't … View moreDreamview Creamery is recalling specific batches of its Dreamview Creamery brand Raw Milk (unpasteurised) as the product may contain Listeria. Affected products should not be consumed. Alternatively, consume after heating to 70°C and holding at this temperature for one minute. If you don't have a thermometer, heat the milk until it nearly reaches a boil (or scald the milk) before drinking it.

READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...

531 days ago

Weird Brochure

Marie from Waikanae

Today, as a superannuitant, I received a mailout from MSD with a brochure from consumer telling me how to save money on my power bill.
Its entitled Finding Money In Weird Places and looks a bit like Finding Nemo without the fins. I am really fed up with these edicts, the media is awash with … View more
Today, as a superannuitant, I received a mailout from MSD with a brochure from consumer telling me how to save money on my power bill.
Its entitled Finding Money In Weird Places and looks a bit like Finding Nemo without the fins. I am really fed up with these edicts, the media is awash with them, telling us how to save money on power bills, food bills, clothing, the list goes on. They all ignore the elephant in the room and treat the issue as if it were all down to individual choice. Meanwhile, the powerco's, the supermarkets, the big box hardware outlets, the banks, are all raking in obscenely large profits at our expense. It feels like victim blaming: "Its your fault you cant make ends meet. Its your choice". And its all BS. The ministry is out of touch if it thinks that people on low incomes still use hot water in their washing machines, waste hot water in the shower and leave appliances on when not in use. Its condescending and makes the assumption that we cannot afford power because we are a bit stupid. Actually, we cant afford power because its too expensive. The money spent on this MSD mailout would have been better directed toward helping those on low incomes pay for power use.

We are told to shop around for power prices. But the powerswitch website shows there is very little in it. Once again its framed as a matter of personal choice. This is rubbish. You will save rats and mice by shifting, and the amount you save by switching off standby appliances is also minimal compared to the thousands you will pay for power use every year.

These days I try and avoid going to supermarkets as much as possible. I grow a lot of food, shop at pick your own outlets and market gardens (recommend a trip to House of York outside of Levin or Penray gardens who have gold card discounts on Thursdays).
Buy in bulk where I can and avoid having to shop at the big two supermarket chains. I will even pay a premium for places like Commonsense Organics who haven't ramped their prices up. Their organic flour prices haven't changed much. If everyone boycotted the supermarket I reckon they would soon be adjusting their profit margins. I dont pay for electric hot water or heating in winter and I'm with the cheapest crowd in town: Toast electric (who also have a social responsibility component and subsidise low income earners) but I still consider I am paying too much for power. I dont use the oven as its too expensive to run and this isnt the retirement I envisaged, as I like to bake for friends. Im looking at solar as a means of achieving a sustainable retirement lifestyle. I may not get to live long enough to reap the full benefits of solar, but it will give me great satisfaction not to be writing out a cheque for megabucks every month to maintain a subsistence lifestyle.

The Commerce Commission needs to stop buying into the bullshit and look at the real reasons we are paying too much to live.
And MSD needs to acknowledge that these issues are not one of individual choice and start getting behind people on low incomes with some effective support.

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506 days ago

Paying it forward

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Lesieli and Tāne embody the power of paying it forward through the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Lesieli, ex Kiwi Can student, is now a Kiwi Can Leader teaching life skills such as respect and resilience to tamariki. Tāne, an ex Career Navigator student, returned to the Foundation as a Kiwi Can … View more
Lesieli and Tāne embody the power of paying it forward through the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Lesieli, ex Kiwi Can student, is now a Kiwi Can Leader teaching life skills such as respect and resilience to tamariki. Tāne, an ex Career Navigator student, returned to the Foundation as a Kiwi Can Leader, driven by his desire to make a positive impact. Their experiences have ignited a passion to empower the next generation of young people and give back to the Foundation.
Help us, help young people realise potential by donating today.
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510 days ago

Waitohu Valley, 3548-1

Paul from Levin

Waitohu Valley, South Manakau, Please enlarge for better view.

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506 days ago

REMINDER - THE WAIKANAE BEACH MID-WINTER INDOOR MARKET IS ON TODAY

Gary from Waikanae

Venue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 9 July 10am – 1pm

Enjoy a Sunday outing with your family and friends and include a visit to this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a … View more
Venue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 9 July 10am – 1pm

Enjoy a Sunday outing with your family and friends and include a visit to this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and GIFTS

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