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Get creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots… View moreGet creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots with these easy step by step instructions.
Have you wondered about funeral options and how much they cost?
Is this something you feel ready to learn more about?
Come and listen to Andrew Malcolm, Funeral Director. Tuesday, 2nd Sept, 10am, at Paraparaumu Library.
This is part of Dying Matters week.
There are 10 speakers arranged to … View moreHave you wondered about funeral options and how much they cost?
Is this something you feel ready to learn more about?
Come and listen to Andrew Malcolm, Funeral Director. Tuesday, 2nd Sept, 10am, at Paraparaumu Library.
This is part of Dying Matters week.
There are 10 speakers arranged to speak at the Paraparaumu Library plus an expo of 20 stalls at Ocean Road Community Centre, plus an open day at the crematorium and cemetery in Valley Road.
Email me for the full list of what's on in Kāpiti that week, (annette@theinnerpath.co.nz) or check the national programme at wwwgowithgrace.nz...
Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.
Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some … View moreButter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.
Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some members of our community (women, Māori, and Pacific people) are experiencing worsening financial positions at elevated rates.
Stats NZ tells us that food prices have jumped 4.6% since this time last year, with meat and dairy doing most of the damage. This jump is hitting us all, but groceries are just one part of the picture.
When basic costs keep climbing, the old cost-saving tricks — like bulk-buying or stockpiling on sale — don’t always work. Who can afford to spend more upfront when every dollar already has a job?
We want to know: What costs have caught you off guard the most? What are the expenses that feel impossible to juggle right now?
Share your thoughts below!
PAPERCRAFT
Are you working on a project or want to find out what can be created. Join us between 1pm and 3.30pm, on the second and fourth Monday of every month at our rooms, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (over the railway line).
Any enquiries, contact -
Karen King 021 139 3955
Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a … View moreDon't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a chance to win one of ten prize packs worth $500.
And make sure you check out the entries so far too.
Submit your poem, story or art by 22nd August to wwwgowithgrace.nz...
Part of Dying Matters week
Nice to see the Kapiti News up and about again 😀
Picked 1 up this morning from New World Kapiti
Friday 15 August, and Saturday, 16 August, 10 am - 2 pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities. We'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
A clean flat contoured 657 sq.mtr. rectangular section with street frontage, In an established neighbourhood, handy to schools and other amenities. All services ready to hook up. Build your dwelling, relocate a house or land bank for future.
Enquiries or further information please call:
Simon … View moreA clean flat contoured 657 sq.mtr. rectangular section with street frontage, In an established neighbourhood, handy to schools and other amenities. All services ready to hook up. Build your dwelling, relocate a house or land bank for future.
Enquiries or further information please call:
Simon 0221341009 or (06)210 2958
Dear Neighbors
I'm asking with all sincerity and honesty as to whether anybody has
purchase any Household Funiture, Tools and other equipment from a supposed secret Sale by " SUPREME Lockups & Storage " over the last few months.
I've had a personel problem with the … View moreDear Neighbors
I'm asking with all sincerity and honesty as to whether anybody has
purchase any Household Funiture, Tools and other equipment from a supposed secret Sale by " SUPREME Lockups & Storage " over the last few months.
I've had a personel problem with the above outfit, and only became aware of the situation over the weekend, when I found a listing on "Fb " Groups page on the far right of the web-page, and happened to find all
my Fly Fishing gear up for sale, by an individual in Carterton.
I messaged him asking about the gear, and was soon removed of the site.
I'm sincerely asking, that if any of you have purchased anything from "Supreme Lockups" in this regard, I would "Dearly" like to purchase items back that was of my ownership.
Nobody who has been involved in any purchase's, will not be treated in nasty or unneccessary manner, as it's just I've got to try and retreive a lot
of Family History.
This is a situation that nobody in their live needs or wants this sort of situation to happen, so just ask you all from the bottom of my heart for your consideration.
Please, if you can help me, send me an email to "toy98peu@gmail.com"
Thanks
Kind Regards
John
We have a few openings coming up.
Our team consists of LBP, qualified and apprentices.
We have a digger/operator and access to truck for those landscaping jobs.
If your job is small, doesn’t require a licensed building practitioner or is something our apprentices can do - we are happy to price … View moreWe have a few openings coming up.
Our team consists of LBP, qualified and apprentices.
We have a digger/operator and access to truck for those landscaping jobs.
If your job is small, doesn’t require a licensed building practitioner or is something our apprentices can do - we are happy to price accordingly and still provide the same 10 year workmanship guarantee.
If you are looking for subbies (electrician, plumber, plasterer/painter etc) I am more than happy to recommend who we use and trust.
We are members of NZ Certified Builders, CBS Co-op, fully insured and full health and safety.
I’ve attached a link to our Facebook and website:
www.facebook.com...
granthambuilders.co.nz...
We look forward to hearing from you.
🌼 Spring cleaning is nearly here! 🌼
As you clear out and tidy up, the volunteers at Thrifty Place would love your donations of quality second-hand items – clothing, household goods, books, toys, and more.
💛 If you haven’t visited us before (or not in a while!), come and check us … View more🌼 Spring cleaning is nearly here! 🌼
As you clear out and tidy up, the volunteers at Thrifty Place would love your donations of quality second-hand items – clothing, household goods, books, toys, and more.
💛 If you haven’t visited us before (or not in a while!), come and check us out – we’d love to see you! Come and grab a bargain.
📍 10 Weka Road, Raumati Beach
(Just look for the yellow flags, we are across the road from Raumati Beach School)
🕒 Opening hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11am – 4pm
Saturdays: 10:30am – 1pm
Thank you for your ongoing support, supporting Kapiti Uniting Parish and the local community
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