Otaki District, Otaki

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634 days ago

Found photo

Neil from Waikanae

Found under our deck. If this photo has any meaning for you and you want it please message us.

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634 days ago

Cake and Bake Competition Day

Kim from Levin

The Great Horowhenua Cake & Bake Competition....
Come and join us for an amazing baking competition inspired by the Great Kiwi Bake Off. We have TV star Hugo Bussell (2022 Great Kiwi Bake Off contestant) joining us as our star judge.
Skills4Living and The Hope Hub are partnering to bring you … View more
The Great Horowhenua Cake & Bake Competition....
Come and join us for an amazing baking competition inspired by the Great Kiwi Bake Off. We have TV star Hugo Bussell (2022 Great Kiwi Bake Off contestant) joining us as our star judge.
Skills4Living and The Hope Hub are partnering to bring you this very special competition, open to ALL ages and abilities.


Roll up your sleeves,

Dust off that rolling pin,

Grab those baking and cake decorating books

All to showcase your family favourites and decorating skills.
You never know... you might win one of our amazing prizes, that include a bench mixer, cake decorating tools and even fabulous baking tins (just to name a few)!

In the afternoon the public can come and see your amazing creations, buy lunch, take part in some free craft activities, buy a raffle ticket or 2!
And then there will be "Name the teddy bear" and kids can design and enter their dream birthday cake drawing into our competition to win it being made for their next birthday!

Please visit www.skills4living.co.nz... to find out more, or download the documents attached to this post.

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children's cake design competition entry form.pdf Download View

2023 entry form pack.pdf Download View

634 days ago

Free Leather Sofa Chairs

Russell from Paraparaumu

...well they look and feel like leather! Lots of minor scratches and creases but no holes, no smells (smokefree home) perfect for garage, office, rumpus or playroom - or the cat/dog/other quadraped.

They're pretty bulky so you'll need a Ute or van to collect.

Collect from Paraparaumu.

Free

634 days ago

Bamboo Plants for sale

Natasha from Waikanae

I have 7 Clumping Fairy Bamboo (Bambusa gracilis) available that are surplus to requirements. $30 each. Please contact me if you are interested. Thanks

Price: $30

635 days ago

Poll: Do you support ending the Kāpiti Gateway project?

Reporter Community News

The council has voted to end Te Uruhi/Kāpiti Gateway project. Please tell us what you think and put NFP if you do not want us to use your comments in print.

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Do you support ending the Kāpiti Gateway project?
  • 83.1% Yes
    83.1% Complete
  • 16.9% NO
    16.9% Complete
136 votes
635 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

It has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I … View more
It has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I snapped him/her in the Hutt Estuary on 12 January and sent a report off to the Banding Office as you do and got back a very interesting report about the bird.
He/she was banded on Bell Island, Waimea Inlet, Tasman on 28/05/2022 in his/her 2nd year. Sex is unknown. CT7 is a busy chap, since banding this bird has been re-sighted at Saxton Field, Stoke, Nelson on 28/06/2022 and 19/07/2022. This bird is part of a research study on the morphometrics, population trends, longevity and movements of variable oystercatchers in the Golden/Tasman Bays region.

So, if you see CT7 don't forget to report him/her to the banding office.
Variable oystercatcher/ tōrea (Haematopus unicolor). Bird #14 in 2023.

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635 days ago

Free Kids Storage Boxes

Russell from Paraparaumu

As pictured, pink and light blue plastic storage boxes and x2 baskets.

One box has a bunch of bits and bobs a younger girl might enjoy (pencil cases, wee backpack, pens, trinkets etc)

One of the plastic boxes is cracked but the others are OK.

Collect from Paraparaumu.

Free

635 days ago

SALE SALE SALE SALE

Tile Warehouse Paraparaumu

Our sale is extended until Saturday 11th March.
Grout, trims, glues, all accessories are included.
come and see us, we would love to help with your project!

635 days ago

That's a lot of hair!

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Levin

Pic of us surgically removing a cat from a curtain

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636 days ago

Food Recall: Seasons Gourmet and Turkish Kitchen brand Hummus

James from Waikanae

And following on from yesterday -

Brelita Foods Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates up to and including USE BY: 15 APR 23 of its Seasons Gourmet and Turkish Kitchen brand hummus due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no … View more
And following on from yesterday -

Brelita Foods Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates up to and including USE BY: 15 APR 23 of its Seasons Gourmet and Turkish Kitchen brand hummus due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

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

637 days ago

Food Recall: Various brands of Hummus and Tahini

James from Waikanae

Life Health Foods NZ Ltd is recalling specific batches of its Greater!, Lisa’s, and Prep Kitchen brand products due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these … View moreLife Health Foods NZ Ltd is recalling specific batches of its Greater!, Lisa’s, and Prep Kitchen brand products due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

This may get bigger, so keep watch for more recalls - James

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

636 days ago

Applications OPEN - Creative Communities Scheme

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Calling all poets, painters, performers, dancers, playwrights, musicians – or anyone with a creative project they’d like supported – to apply for funding with our Creative Communities Scheme. Applications are open until 28 March, apply now 👉🏼 www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

There's … View more
Calling all poets, painters, performers, dancers, playwrights, musicians – or anyone with a creative project they’d like supported – to apply for funding with our Creative Communities Scheme. Applications are open until 28 March, apply now 👉🏼 www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

There's $25,000 available in this round. Projects that create opportunities for community involvement, support diverse arts and cultural traditions, or have a focus on tamariki (young people) are welcome to apply.

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638 days ago

Proline Engineering and Quarteracre gates

Ken from Waikanae

They tried to charge me for over $1000 of gate work that simply definitely not required. They even charged $65 to give a quote.
I went to write a review on Google and what do I find; a 5 star review by some one called Fred Southerwood who happens to have the same name as Fred Southerwood director … View more
They tried to charge me for over $1000 of gate work that simply definitely not required. They even charged $65 to give a quote.
I went to write a review on Google and what do I find; a 5 star review by some one called Fred Southerwood who happens to have the same name as Fred Southerwood director manager of the very same company.

637 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats, visit www.census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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