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After a big Christmas day, get relaxing and visit our free splash pads at Marine Gardens in Raumati Beach and Haruātai Park in Ōtaki. If you haven’t been along yet, make sure you do – they're some of Kāpiti’s top family attractions over summer!
Our splash pads are fun for all the … View moreAfter a big Christmas day, get relaxing and visit our free splash pads at Marine Gardens in Raumati Beach and Haruātai Park in Ōtaki. If you haven’t been along yet, make sure you do – they're some of Kāpiti’s top family attractions over summer!
Our splash pads are fun for all the whānau, and great for enjoying the sunshine while cooling off in the water – just make sure you remember your sunscreen and hat!
For more fun ways to do summer right in Kāpiti, visit www.kapitisummer.nz...
Did you know we have a veterinary clinic right here in your community?
Our caring, knowledgeable team at Animates Vetcare Paraparaumu have the expertise and facilities to provide excellent medical, surgical and routine healthcare solutions for your pet.
We offer a … View moreDid you know we have a veterinary clinic right here in your community?
Our caring, knowledgeable team at Animates Vetcare Paraparaumu have the expertise and facilities to provide excellent medical, surgical and routine healthcare solutions for your pet.
We offer a comprehensive range of veterinary services 6 days a week.
Surgery | Medical consults | Hospitalisation | Dentistry | Behavioural advice | Blood testing | De-sexing | Microchipping | Vaccinations | Emergency care | Preventative healthcare | Radiology
Come and visit us at Animates Vetcare Paraparaumu! Unit 4, 1 Ihakara St, Paraparaumu. Open Mon-Sat, including until 7pm Mon, Wed, Fri.
From all of us here at Council, have a very Merry Christmas, Kāpiti.
Keep safe and well, and enjoy your day.
As pictured: Bunk bed for "AG" (American Girl) dolls and box of AG doll clothes.
Collect from smoke free home in Paraparaumu.
In the week after Christmas, New Zealanders send 50,000 extra tonnes of waste to landfill. We've been looking at ways we can reduce the waste our families are sending to landfill.
Before you toss out your used Christmas gift wrap, check out these tips:
– metallic or shiny wrapping paper … View moreIn the week after Christmas, New Zealanders send 50,000 extra tonnes of waste to landfill. We've been looking at ways we can reduce the waste our families are sending to landfill.
Before you toss out your used Christmas gift wrap, check out these tips:
– metallic or shiny wrapping paper can't be recycled as it contains foil, metallic pieces or plastic coating; paper wrap can be put in your recycling bin
– if you're unsure what type of wrapping you have, give it the ‘tear test’ – if it doesn’t tear like paper put it in your rubbish bin or save it for next year
– remove tape, ribbons and other decorations
– paper needs to be larger than the palm of your hand for processing at the recycling plant
– leave paper as flat sheets – don't scrunch it up into balls
– keep paper wrap loose in your recycling bin, not in bags.
Heading away for the holidays, going on a roadie with your mates, or taking a trip within the region? Remember to drive safely and take plenty of breaks as the roads can be busier than normal.
Our friends at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have a great Journey Planner website to help see … View moreHeading away for the holidays, going on a roadie with your mates, or taking a trip within the region? Remember to drive safely and take plenty of breaks as the roads can be busier than normal.
Our friends at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have a great Journey Planner website to help see when's the best time to make your trip – www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz... Enjoy the journey and take care out there!
Doing summer right also means keeping safe, getting to your destination and coming home to your whānau and friends. For more ways to keep safe in Kāpiti this summer, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
We've been making our lists and checking them twice for all kinds of doggy-related treats for you this silly season.
We've discovered the most common dog breeds in Kāpiti are labradors, with 1,100 – more than twice our second placegetter, Staffordshire bull terriers, on 473! In … View moreWe've been making our lists and checking them twice for all kinds of doggy-related treats for you this silly season.
We've discovered the most common dog breeds in Kāpiti are labradors, with 1,100 – more than twice our second placegetter, Staffordshire bull terriers, on 473! In third spot are our 444 border collies.
Our most pup-ulous township is Paraparaumu, with 3,199 canine residents. Next up is Waikanae, where 2,073 pooches make their home, and in third place is Ōtaki, with 1,322 doggos.
And finally, the most pup-ular Kāpiti puppy names of 2022 are:
2nd equal – Luna and Buddy
And in first place – Molly!
Well done those Good Dogs!! 🐶 🐕 What's your favourite dog or puppy name?
Breathe new life into an old children’s toy with a fun new look using only Resene testpots!
Find out how to create your own.
Rustless, light weight, alloy aluminum. Size 24 inches. It was a Christmas present for my daughter when she was 8.
Kia ora Kāpiti! The summer holidays are only days away, so some of our hours are a little different over the holiday period.
The Paraparaumu, Ōtaki and Waikanae service centres will close from 3pm, 23 December and reopen 9am, Wednesday 4 January 2023.
You'll still be able to call us on … View moreKia ora Kāpiti! The summer holidays are only days away, so some of our hours are a little different over the holiday period.
The Paraparaumu, Ōtaki and Waikanae service centres will close from 3pm, 23 December and reopen 9am, Wednesday 4 January 2023.
You'll still be able to call us on 0800 486 486.
All our aquatics centres will have slightly different opening hours between 24 December 2022 and 4 January 2023.
Our district libraries are closed from Saturday 24 December, reopening on Wednesday 4 January.
For the most up-to-date hours and other details, including waste and recycling hours, and when building inspections will resume, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
An FYI for our local outdoor enthusiasts – due to continued instability, access to the Ōtaki Forks and Tararua Forest Park, via Ōtaki Gorge Rd, is still closed.
The slip site at Blue Bluff, 13 kilometres from SH1, is still showing signs of movement and is unsafe to cross. We know the … View moreAn FYI for our local outdoor enthusiasts – due to continued instability, access to the Ōtaki Forks and Tararua Forest Park, via Ōtaki Gorge Rd, is still closed.
The slip site at Blue Bluff, 13 kilometres from SH1, is still showing signs of movement and is unsafe to cross. We know the continued closure is frustrating, but safety comes first.
We're developing possible options for the road and aim to present them to councillors in early 2023. To find out more about Blue Bluff, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Nursery Specials!! We are around over the Christmas New Years so if wanting plants for your garden project, please contact us and make an appointment to view!
Phormium Tenax seedlings - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Ake Ake Seedlings - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Griselinia littoralis … View moreNursery Specials!! We are around over the Christmas New Years so if wanting plants for your garden project, please contact us and make an appointment to view!
Phormium Tenax seedlings - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Ake Ake Seedlings - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Griselinia littoralis (Kapuka) - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20 (Ideal for hedging)
See images of some of our selection > Photos in order - Coprosma Dark Cloud, Cordyline Banksii Forest Cabbage Tree, Festuca Glauca Blue Grass, Griselinia Littoralis(hedging), Lemonwood, Nikau Palms, Poa Cita, Renga Renga "Matapouri Bay", Rimu, Tenax "Harakeke" 5cmTubes , Carex Testacea...
Lots of other native trees, flaxes and grasses to pick from.
Make an appointment to visit now if wanting to view the above!
FAIRVIEW is a small Kapiti based nursery (Paraparaumu) with stocks of various locally sourced native trees, flaxes, shrubs and grasses.
Please phone to arrange a visit: 0274 933 626 (Appointment Only Please).
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Value brand Soda Water due to the presence of phenylalanine. The Value brand Lemonade Soft Drink which contains phenylalanine has been incorrectly packaged as Value brand Soda Water. People with phenylketonuria disorder should not … View moreFoodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Value brand Soda Water due to the presence of phenylalanine. The Value brand Lemonade Soft Drink which contains phenylalanine has been incorrectly packaged as Value brand Soda Water. People with phenylketonuria disorder should not consume this product. If you do not have phenylketonuria disorder this recall does not affect you.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
Thank you to all those who managed to join us for our Playgroup Christmas party.
Katie will be missed but she is a huge gain for Ōtaki.
We start back on the 7th February
Tues-Thurs 9.30-11.30. A place where children can learn and grow with music and free play of toys and crafts and their … View moreThank you to all those who managed to join us for our Playgroup Christmas party.
Katie will be missed but she is a huge gain for Ōtaki.
We start back on the 7th February
Tues-Thurs 9.30-11.30. A place where children can learn and grow with music and free play of toys and crafts and their parents/caregivers and get to know one another.
May you all have a blessed Christmas and new year, Vickie and the Playgroup team.
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