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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...
How many of you are aware of the proposed changes to the speed limits throughout Kapiti. This will affect everyone. It is interesting to note that in the last 20 years there has been no pedestrian deaths within the proposed area. Below is copied from Facebook
Tim Costley for Ōtaki
16 May at … View moreHow many of you are aware of the proposed changes to the speed limits throughout Kapiti. This will affect everyone. It is interesting to note that in the last 20 years there has been no pedestrian deaths within the proposed area. Below is copied from Facebook
Tim Costley for Ōtaki
16 May at 10:14
· Fancy every street in Paraparaumu being 30km/hr with a few exceptions at 40km/hr? HAVE YOUR SAY.
(orange are 30km/hr, pink are 40km/hr in first picture)
Kāpiti Coast District Council are inviting your thoughts on their Speed Management Plan. And I bet you have thoughts. Labour are requiring councils to have a plan to reduce speeds. This is a pretty aggressive way to do it.
This is Labour Party madness which council seem to be right into.
This is fixing something that isn't broken.
This is a crazy combination of not understanding the problem and then over-engineering the solution.
If you look at NZTA crash data there are no deaths of pedestrians on Paraparaumu or Waikanae urban roads in the last 20 years, there are very few fatal crashes on urban streets, and incredibly few where a speed limit change would change the outcome.
Don't misunderstand, every life is worth doing something to save, but a driver of these changes is the safety gain for pedestrians and "other modes" like kids biking to school etc. Fortunately, that hasn't been a problem for us. Expanding the school zones to cover the entirety of Paraparaumu, and slowing down every driver, every business, everyone who needs to pop to the shops or pick up the kids; this can't be the answer. If it would really have saved lives we would have done it years ago.
I'd much rather see Waka kotahi NZTA focus on increasing the speed of our new, world-class, safe expressways, rather than slow us down.
Council have laid out what they plan to do. You can agree, you can disagree, but please have your say.
www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Monday 12 June | 12.30 – 1.30pm
If you have been in business for a while or have recently started one, the tough economic times may be adversely impacting your sales and profitability. It’s challenging out there! This workshop will take you through the key areas of strategy planning required … View moreMonday 12 June | 12.30 – 1.30pm
If you have been in business for a while or have recently started one, the tough economic times may be adversely impacting your sales and profitability. It’s challenging out there! This workshop will take you through the key areas of strategy planning required to help you tough-out the challenges until sustainable business growth returns. When the going gets tough, the tough get going!
Learn more at keda.nz...
Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.
"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty … View moreAnother image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.
"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty of other birdlife, and most of them seemed to be performing ablutions including a fantail (unfortunately he was well hidden when he was bathing so the photo isn't very good!)."
A view (0817) from Mangahao Rd, Shannon. Please enlarge for a better view.
Selling my bike as I don’t use it much now it needs a new rear wheel tread and inner tube
Just recently had the gear crank replaced and the pedals done have accessories with it for extra if want them
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$2000 North Island Midwifery Scholarship for all new year 1 learners who start … View moreStudy Midwifery from one of our North Island satellite areas.
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If you’d like to talk to our educators and learn more about our programme, we have Information Evenings in June.
Whanganui · Tuesday 20 June · 5.30pm
Hutt Valley · Tuesday 20 June · 6pm
Palmerston North · Wednesday 21 June · 6pm
Porirua · Thursday 29 June · 6pm
Visit our website for locations and more details. We hope to see you there!
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.
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We're looking to get the disaster area that is our back garden, re-done with artificial grass. Which products / companies have you used and how long has it lasted?
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