Otaki District, Otaki

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945 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Rosa Marie checked out the Pāuatahanui Inlet recently. Don't you just love the spoonbill picture?
"It seemed like a kotare kind of afternoon at the Pāuatahanui Inlet today! Trying to get nice and close to my Kingfisher friends as they were hunting for crabs as the evening was drawing … View more
Rosa Marie checked out the Pāuatahanui Inlet recently. Don't you just love the spoonbill picture?
"It seemed like a kotare kind of afternoon at the Pāuatahanui Inlet today! Trying to get nice and close to my Kingfisher friends as they were hunting for crabs as the evening was drawing in. At one stage, there were as many as 3 sitting on a piece of driftwood!
A lone spoonbill was spotted having a feed in the distance before it took off"

943 days ago

computer chair

Yvonne from Levin

I am re posting this as I should have shown the damage to fabric on back of chair.It does not notice from the front

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943 days ago

Lovely Stained glass in recycled rimu (or could be kauri) frame.

Neil from Waikanae

This is framed for hanging but quite heavy. There is a small crack in one part of the clear glass which is hard to photograph. Size: 69x92 cm. View at 20 Sunny Glen noon til 4pm tomorrow or contact heather 021 475 056

Price: $750

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943 days ago

Walking frame

Phillippa from Paraparaumu

Bronze colour, lightweight, folds easily and is height adjustable. It has two wheels and two skis.

Price: $49

943 days ago

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

Information from Coast Access Radio 104.7FM

** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Saturday 9am: "Conversations" - Nigel Hopkins talks with both local district councils; Kapiti Coast and Horowhenua in this council catch-up. Including talking about green spaces and the upgrade… View more
** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Saturday 9am: "Conversations" - Nigel Hopkins talks with both local district councils; Kapiti Coast and Horowhenua in this council catch-up. Including talking about green spaces and the upgrade to the Waikanae water treatment plant.
* Sat 9.30am: "Age Friendly Cities" - Another insightful conversation between Jill Stansfield and Todd Zaner.
* Sat 12 midday: Our regular rotary catch-up is back. Todd Zaner talks with Steve Botica, who keeps us up to date with the local rotary clubs of Horowhenua and Kapiti.
*Sat/Sun/Mon 3pm: "NZ Retro weekly top 40" - with Rob Walker. Thus week featuring music from March 1980...
* Sunday 11am: "Focus on Arts"
* Sun 6pm: (repeated 3pm the following Wednesday...) A new book reading from the Manager of the Waikanae Baptist Op Shop, (here in Mahara Place, Waikanae) - Karen Gibbs reads extracts from her book, "Experiences of a little owl - The diary of the very first year in the life of Octavia Owl".
* Monday 7pm: "HOT Topic" - Pete Grindrod has a chat with KCDC district councillor Martin Malliday.
Stay alert and safe out there folks, and for more programmes and information go to our website. 👋

943 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is described as "A very high end, one-of-a-kind home, think Mount Maunganui meets Queenstown". It has sea views, huge garage, entertainers kitchen with scullery, and four decent sized bedrooms. For sale through Mike and Audra Voyle of Voyle and Co. This … View moreOur House of the Week this week is described as "A very high end, one-of-a-kind home, think Mount Maunganui meets Queenstown". It has sea views, huge garage, entertainers kitchen with scullery, and four decent sized bedrooms. For sale through Mike and Audra Voyle of Voyle and Co. This gorgeous home, plus lots more in today's edition of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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943 days ago

FOUND: Phone, Otaihanga Area

Russell from Paraparaumu

Smartphone found on side of the road.

The back is severely cracked as if it's been run over by a vehicle, but screen is intact and powers on. If it's yours, you'll be able to tell me the make, model, colour, cover and background.

944 days ago

Don’t miss iconic Rita Angus exhibition at Te Papa

Te Papa

Rita Angus is one of New Zealand’s best loved artists, and her iconic and instantly recognisable pictures are highly prized in public and private collections.

Over the course of her lifetime (1908  - 1970) Angus created an astonishing body of work and made a significant impact on Aotearoa’s… View more
Rita Angus is one of New Zealand’s best loved artists, and her iconic and instantly recognisable pictures are highly prized in public and private collections.

Over the course of her lifetime (1908  - 1970) Angus created an astonishing body of work and made a significant impact on Aotearoa’s art scene.

To celebrate her life and work, Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist I He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa is a thought-provoking and inspiring collection of over 70 distinctive works that depict a new and modern New Zealand. Closes 25 April. Free entry.
Know more

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951 days ago

Long line fishing setup

Paul from Waikanae Beach

Hi, I am looking to buy a long line fishing setup, does anyone have one lying around? Thanks

944 days ago

computer chair

Yvonne from Levin

Although it does not notice from the front the chair back corners are worn

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944 days ago

WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR MARKET - CANCELLED

Gary from Waikanae

The March Waikanae Beach Indoor Market that was scheduled to be held this Sunday 13 March has been cancelled due to the rapid spread of Omicron. This is to ensure everyone's safety. Our next market is scheduled for Sunday 10 April.

944 days ago

Food recall: Gopala brand Paneer

James from Waikanae

Gopals Sweets & Snacks Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates up to and including best before 05.05.22 of its Gopala brand Paneer due to the possible presence of Listeria.

Affected product should be cooked thoroughly (piping hot all the way through). The affected product should not be … View more
Gopals Sweets & Snacks Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates up to and including best before 05.05.22 of its Gopala brand Paneer due to the possible presence of Listeria.

Affected product should be cooked thoroughly (piping hot all the way through). The affected product should not be consumed raw. If you are in any doubt please throw the product out or return it to the place it was purchased.

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

946 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Who are these two well known Wellingtonians?

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944 days ago

Shape shifter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Levin

Create one-of-a-kind artwork that’s inexpensive, eye-catching and easily made with simple shapes painted with Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own.

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945 days ago

Is your cost of living rapidly rising?

The Team from NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing! If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, rent or the mortgage and let’s not get started on the kids.

There’s one cost you can control! The household power and broadband bills. Read our top 5 reasons how comparing … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing! If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, rent or the mortgage and let’s not get started on the kids.

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