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Have a bit of fun playing around with verdigris paint effects with Resene paints and add classical highlights to your summer garden.
Follow our easy advice to get started getting creative at your place.
I would appreciate some newspaper, that I can light my fire, thanks
NO SWAPS PLEASE
142 hours, very good condition, very well looked after, had a major service about 10hrs ago where I had it fully checked over by a mechanic (valve clearances checked, new brake pads etc), and a minor (oil & filters) only 4hrs ago, front tyre still near band new, back about 70%
… View moreNO SWAPS PLEASE
142 hours, very good condition, very well looked after, had a major service about 10hrs ago where I had it fully checked over by a mechanic (valve clearances checked, new brake pads etc), and a minor (oil & filters) only 4hrs ago, front tyre still near band new, back about 70%
I've taken this thing on a 3 day enduro ride through Central Otago, put about 300km in, and it never skipped a beat.
The ultimate trail / off-road machine, the perfect power-to-weight ratio, and being an Fx model it's got really nice suspension, a very low 1st gear for technical riding, and a 6th gear for wide open trails + electric start & a larger fuel tank.
Extras:
- Kick starter ($550)
- Li-Ion battery, ($160)
- Steg Pegz with extra pads, ($270)
- Mounted rear fender tool bag ($50)
- Ultra HD tubes front & back
- Bark busters
- Snap-back (a.k.a unbreakable) clutch & brake levers,
- Snatch strap at rear seat as shown ($50)
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.
*some conditions apply
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View moreEven well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.
Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions … View moreCombining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.
Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions both new and old, stories past and present, and bringing together different cultural practices and perspectives. The concert will feature material from their debut album as well as new improvisational pieces, where listeners are encouraged to move beyond convention into new sonic territory.
Another view from Mangahao Rd, Shannon. Please enlarge for a better view
MASPORT GARDEN MULCHER. RUN BY 5 HORSE POWER PETROL MOTOR . pLEASE ph GAVIN 0212513978
Kia ora Kāpiti! We've been looking at how we can improve our website, and we’d love your help with a 10–15 minute exercise.
This builds on the survey we did on the building, property and consenting section a few months back. You told us you found it hard to find things in the structure… View moreKia ora Kāpiti! We've been looking at how we can improve our website, and we’d love your help with a 10–15 minute exercise.
This builds on the survey we did on the building, property and consenting section a few months back. You told us you found it hard to find things in the structure we’d suggested, so we’ve listened and come up with what we hope is a more straightforward approach. Your response will help us organise the content on our website, and will only take about 10–15 minutes – ows.io...
To say thank you for investing your time we have two $100 prezzie cards to give away! Just include your name and email at the end of the survey to go in the draw.
I just found out by chance that anyone can make a submission on the proposed bilingual road signs. I don't think this was very well publicised. Just go to the Waka Kotahi /NZTA website. It says submissions can be made up until June 30th. but it reads like it's a done deal. Now's … View moreI just found out by chance that anyone can make a submission on the proposed bilingual road signs. I don't think this was very well publicised. Just go to the Waka Kotahi /NZTA website. It says submissions can be made up until June 30th. but it reads like it's a done deal. Now's your chance to have your say.
If you are local and happen to have some spare time local residents and KCDC are starting a Dune Restoration programme for the dunes at Paraparaumu beach. Currently they are mostly smothered in grasses, blackberry, ivy, agapanthus, climbing dock etc etc etc!
Just a couple of hours a month … View moreIf you are local and happen to have some spare time local residents and KCDC are starting a Dune Restoration programme for the dunes at Paraparaumu beach. Currently they are mostly smothered in grasses, blackberry, ivy, agapanthus, climbing dock etc etc etc!
Just a couple of hours a month starting tomorrow 8th June at 10am and 1 weekend a month starting 18th June at 10am. Meet at beach entrance opposite Arthur St, Paraparaumu Beach.
Come along and learn about:
-why Dune restoration is important
- the key plants that are used in Dune Restoration
-Dune Plant ID
-What weeds people can begin to control themselves and what weeds KCDC will help with
-H&S when using hand-tools and what weeds to be careful with (Ivy, Boxthorn)
-Easy restoration tasks, such as releasing native plants by hand
Tea and coffee supplied.
Please share if you are a local.
Hopefully you can come if you find our lunchtime seminars too difficult to attend -
Citizens Advice Kapiti is holding another Community Seminar on Thursday 15th June at 530pm in the Rimu Room upstairs in Coastlands Mall -
Hopefully this time will make it easier for you to get to this really … View moreHopefully you can come if you find our lunchtime seminars too difficult to attend -
Citizens Advice Kapiti is holding another Community Seminar on Thursday 15th June at 530pm in the Rimu Room upstairs in Coastlands Mall -
Hopefully this time will make it easier for you to get to this really interesting seminar, which will be a talk by Wakefields Lawyers on your employment rights, followed by Q&A -
And remember Citizens Advice Kapiti and Otaki are available by phone (04 298 4944 and 06 364 8664), email (kapiti@cab.org.nz and otaki@cab.org.nz) and by popping in and seeing us between 10-3pm Monday to Friday in Paraparaumu and 1030-1230 in Otaki.
Citizens Advice Kapiti will also have our community lawyers from the first Tuesday in the month, at 10am. Please ring 04 237 6811 if you would like a face-to-face appointment.
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!
Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View moreThe skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!
Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.
There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Kia ora Ōtaki, come along to our community meeting for the new Ōtaki Reservoir this Wednesday, 6.30pm at Waitohu School Hall, Ōtaki.
During the meeting, we'll be discussing the outcome of our investigation into the relocation of the reservoir on its site. We have taken several factors … View moreKia ora Ōtaki, come along to our community meeting for the new Ōtaki Reservoir this Wednesday, 6.30pm at Waitohu School Hall, Ōtaki.
During the meeting, we'll be discussing the outcome of our investigation into the relocation of the reservoir on its site. We have taken several factors into consideration to ensure the best optimal position for the reservoir including:
✅ minimising the visual impact of the reservoir
✅ keeping the reservoir and associated infrastructure within property boundaries
✅ considering the height and slope behind the reservoir
✅ assessing the impact of the development
✅ potential effects on the access track to the reservoir.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the project. To find out more, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
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