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This morning our flags were lowered to half-mast and will remain that way for at least the next ten days, as we mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen will always hold a special place in our district’s history having flown in and out of Kapiti Coast Airport with the late HRH… View moreThis morning our flags were lowered to half-mast and will remain that way for at least the next ten days, as we mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen will always hold a special place in our district’s history having flown in and out of Kapiti Coast Airport with the late HRH the Duke of Edinburgh in January 1954.
Over the coming days, the Government will announce how, as a country, we will mark her death and remember her service as our Head of State. Once that is confirmed we will be able to share what that could mean for our district. We will let you know when condolence books are available in our libraries and service centres for you to write in, and where you can leave flowers.
📸 Picture: Queen Elizabeth II arriving at Paraparaumu Airport in January 1954, during the royal tour of New Zealand. Bruce MacMillan Collection, HP2558, 1954.
Dear Neighbours, Are there any of you seeking to hire a skip bin in the near future? Are you by any chance wanting to waste four hours of your time in a futile endeavour to organise a skip bin delivered to your door? Are you a masochist who wants to indulge in four hours of self torture? Look no … View moreDear Neighbours, Are there any of you seeking to hire a skip bin in the near future? Are you by any chance wanting to waste four hours of your time in a futile endeavour to organise a skip bin delivered to your door? Are you a masochist who wants to indulge in four hours of self torture? Look no further then, go straight to Envirowaste website and see what a world class un-user friendly web site looks like. Whatever you do, don't call in to their office in Aotaki St in Otaki, because (nice as the staff were) they can only direct you to the website. Now this isn't only my experience, after trying without success to organise a bin, I explained my difficulty to a client, he is undoubtedly not unintelligent. He gave up in frustration also. This isn't a case of buyer beware, because they won't let you buy. Try Kapiti skips.
Free Hallway entrance Coat hanger & shoe rack with seat/shelf unit
W 80 cm x D 40 cm x H 160 cm
Good condition
Waikanae
** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 4 - 6pm: "Drive Live" - with the self-confessed, crazy-cat-lady herself, Tanya - from Levin...
* Fri 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - expand your musical horizons with this brilliant … View more** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 4 - 6pm: "Drive Live" - with the self-confessed, crazy-cat-lady herself, Tanya - from Levin...
* Fri 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - expand your musical horizons with this brilliant show from our James Eaton.
* Saturday 5.30am: A repeat of the chat Tanya had with new General Manager of Nga Manu, Anna about Conservation Week activities, including THIS weekend's fundraising clothing sale and more!!!
* Sat 8.30am: "The Ratbags Racing Show" - Thanks to the Railway Hotel, Otaki - a repeat from this morning at 10.30am, whereby Chris Craddock and Nigel Hopkins turn out their picks for the G-G's.
* Sat 8.45am: "A week of it" - News headlines from the online newspaper for Horowhenua and Kapiti - www.kcnew.co.nz... (repeats Sunday 5.30pm).
* Sat 9am: "Conversations" - This week Todd Zaner talks with volunteer broadcaster, Ryan Gatling, from the show, "The Blues Train" (pictured).
* Sat 9.30am: "Age Freindly Cities" - with Jill Stansfield and Todd Zaner.
* Sat 10am: "Jazz Actualities" - Hosted by Adam Melville.
* Sat 11.30am: "At the table with Gail" - Fun, food and recipes from Gail Hall of sunny Otaki.
* Sat 6pm: "Tāringa" - A bilingual show from Te Wananga o Aotearoa.
* Sunday 7am: "Suzy & Friends" - A firm favourite for young and old with Suzy Cato of course!!!
* Sun 9am: "Children's Story" - with Vivienne Bailey.
* Sun 6pm: Book reading - 'Creating Life on our own terms" - this chapter is read by Bill Robertson, featuring the story of Kevin Boyce.
coastaccessradio.org.nz...
That's just some of our scheduled programmes on your diverse community radio station for Horowhenua and Kapiti for the last 25years - Coast Access Radio 104.7FM.
Have a lovely weekend!
Hi
Would anyone know where I can buy a couple of self shedding sheep.
I have a small block of land that needs to be grazed and would like a to keep them for pets.
Hey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.
Simply enter your details online and you're … View moreHey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.
Simply enter your details online and you're in the draw.
I have a number of upcoming projects requiring second hand ranch sliders.
If you are about to replace a slider with double glazing or recently have done so please message me
the size and a brief description along with your asking price.
Timber french doors are also on my shopping list.
… View moreI have a number of upcoming projects requiring second hand ranch sliders.
If you are about to replace a slider with double glazing or recently have done so please message me
the size and a brief description along with your asking price.
Timber french doors are also on my shopping list.
Thankyou, John
My kids are too big for these now. Free to a good home.
Collect from Paraparaumu.
Just wondering if anyone else has had a bad experience with Purina 'Oscar - As Good As it Looks' Kitten (or Cat) wet food sachets recently? Our 9 mth old kitten had multiple bouts of on/off uncontrollable diarrhea over the course of the last couple of weeks with very, very bad smelling … View moreJust wondering if anyone else has had a bad experience with Purina 'Oscar - As Good As it Looks' Kitten (or Cat) wet food sachets recently? Our 9 mth old kitten had multiple bouts of on/off uncontrollable diarrhea over the course of the last couple of weeks with very, very bad smelling wind. Took her to vets (twice -$$$) and nothing showed up except when we stopped her night feed of Oscar wet food and just left her on biscuits it all cleared up. Thinking this was a bit odd I googled this brand and found an article from the UK (www.dailymail.co.uk...) where the same product - but called Felix instead - had affected thousands of peoples pets. Have rung Purina and given them batch details etc from the sachet I had left but they weren't overly concerned.
Just wanted to let people know in case their cat/kitten was experiencing similar issues.
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday11 September 10am - 1pm
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items … View moreWHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday11 September 10am - 1pm
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
- Plants, Flowers and Seedlings
- Award-winning local Olive Oil
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Jaylon's Bakery - Yummy Bakery Biscuits and Loaves, including Keto and Gluten-Free options
- Tui and Co - original screen printed aprons and baby t-shirts, water colour cards, scrunchies and hand made toys.
- Designer Ladies Clothing
- Mozaic Garden Art
- Jewellery
- Scented Candles and Natural Skincare
- A wide variety of Homewares
- Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags and face masks
- Junk For Joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and handmade items including furniture
- Much much more.
Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift then enjoy the rest of the day at other events and attractions.
Meet up with a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great Community Event. Support local
Please do not forget your Face Mask unless exempt.
It’s all about idea’s, inspiration, the latest technology and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 16 - 18 September at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer.
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with over 190 … View moreIt’s all about idea’s, inspiration, the latest technology and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 16 - 18 September at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer.
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with over 190 Home and Garden Exhibitors, featuring everything from featuring Kitchens, a massive range of Appliances, Bathrooms, Landscaping & Plants, Home Maintenance, Homewares, Art and more!
Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on Saturday at the show for his free Ask an Expert session on ‘Renovating for Performance’. Enjoy a delicious variety of street food and even a pop up bar!
Save the date in your diaries: 16 - 18 September at the Wellington Home & Garden Show
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
I went back to Hokio Beach with a "proper" camera hoping to photograph the predicted tongue of what I had previously identified as a "tongue-orchid". However, no beautiful, large orchid flower had popped out. Instead, there were hanging bunches of small and unspectacular … View moreI went back to Hokio Beach with a "proper" camera hoping to photograph the predicted tongue of what I had previously identified as a "tongue-orchid". However, no beautiful, large orchid flower had popped out. Instead, there were hanging bunches of small and unspectacular flowers. So clearly it was not an orchid and re-identification was necessary. Thanks to a suggestion from Em Penfold, I knew where to start and she was right, it's a Mexican Lily. (Enlarge for a better view.)
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