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I was surprised to be asked for my vaccine pass at the local library this weekend. I would have thought public libraries were exempt, along with supermarkets pharmacies etc. They are public spaces afterall, which ratepayers, vaccinated or not, contribute to.
While I appreciate the wishes of … View moreI was surprised to be asked for my vaccine pass at the local library this weekend. I would have thought public libraries were exempt, along with supermarkets pharmacies etc. They are public spaces afterall, which ratepayers, vaccinated or not, contribute to.
While I appreciate the wishes of Council to keep staff safe, in reality the risk posed by a library visit is low. With over 92% vaccinated in the region, measures such as a limit on numbers, masks, screens and distancing will serve to reduce risk. Im curious what the rationale was for this decision. (Though no doubt if I ask, it will be treated as an OIR request and I'll have to wait until next year for a response). It seems like a step too far to me. What do others think?
Mōrena Kāpiti, tune in at 9.30am for the livestream of today's Council meeting. 🎥
Today councillors will discuss:
• decision on Social Investment funding for 2021 and 2022
• present submissions received on Council’s consultation document Te Tupu Pai, Growing Well: our proposed … View moreMōrena Kāpiti, tune in at 9.30am for the livestream of today's Council meeting. 🎥
Today councillors will discuss:
• decision on Social Investment funding for 2021 and 2022
• present submissions received on Council’s consultation document Te Tupu Pai, Growing Well: our proposed approach for enabling sustainable growth in Kāpiti
•Waste minimisation service updated to consider the level of recycling service for rural residents.
Watch the livestream from the link below.
The time of today's session at Paraparaumu Library has changed from 12.00 - 2.00 to 1.00 - 3.00.
How to get My Vaccine Pass:
SeniorNet Kapiti will be at the Paraparaumu Library to help anyone in the community to apply online for their Vaccine Pass.
Do you have a driver license, passport, or … View moreThe time of today's session at Paraparaumu Library has changed from 12.00 - 2.00 to 1.00 - 3.00.
How to get My Vaccine Pass:
SeniorNet Kapiti will be at the Paraparaumu Library to help anyone in the community to apply online for their Vaccine Pass.
Do you have a driver license, passport, or birth certificate (reissued after 2003)?
Do you have your own email address you can use to create your health account and receive your pass?
If not, do you have a mobile phone with you?
Then pop along to the Paraparaumu Public Library and our friendly Tutors will help you apply online for your vaccine pass. They will also help you to download the vaccine pass to your smartphone.
This service is free and is open to the public, so please pass this onto your friends if they have not yet requested their My Vaccine Pass.
It looks like we are going to get more bad weather today. MetService has a heavy rain watch for Kāpiti and Horowhenua in place until 6pm on Tuesday and a heavy rain warning for the Tararua ranges for the same period
The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets … View moreThe Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets online. Closing date is 12 February 2022.
All proceeds go to the Life Flight Trust and local charities
Let the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and… View moreLet the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and is now available to watch online, for a limited time only.
This specially shot online performance will bring this enchanting ballet from theatre to your screens, with live stage footage enhanced by close-ups so you can experience the emotion and dance first-hand. This is ballet like you’ve never seen it before, a full cinematic experience.
Watch online from 3 Dec – 12 Dec 2021. Rnzb.org.nz/msndonline
Queen bed and base on castors. Must be picked up by 12th dec.
Phone Sharon 0212260006
Are we going to beat last year's record? That is the question being asked by local Geoff Amos, who has campaigned to get rid of Canada geese from Awatea Lake in Paraparaumu. The geese have appeared in high numbers again and Amos is once again appealing to the council to do something about it.
He wanted his voice heard re the closure of the landfill, so I sent this off to the Council on his behalf.
So proud to be able to support such a worthy community service at Christmas time. Thank you Lucy and the team at Otaki Foodbank for all your dedication and all the hard work you do over the year! Legends!
**Update 9:25pm, 7 December
Kia ora folks
We’ve been monitoring the weather and our streams for a while now and feel confident that the worst is over tonight.
Last update: The end of Mangaone North Road, Hautere is closed (from number 200 onwards).
Remember, if you have any fear for your … View more**Update 9:25pm, 7 December
Kia ora folks
We’ve been monitoring the weather and our streams for a while now and feel confident that the worst is over tonight.
Last update: The end of Mangaone North Road, Hautere is closed (from number 200 onwards).
Remember, if you have any fear for your personal safety dial 111. If you have less urgent flooding issues or operational requests, you can call us on 0800 486 486 or log it on Antenno. www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
For Road closure updates, have a look on our website: www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
**Update 7:50pm, 7 December
Convent Road is closed due to flooding
**Update 6pm, 7 December
Kia ora Ōtaki. Rain has been continuing in the northern part of our district and we’re expecting more rainfall tonight. We’re expecting the Waitohu Stream to be rising quickly.
We want to check everyone is ok and that you’re aware of the situation.
We’d like to remind you to keep away from the stream. It is dangerous as flood water undermines the banks and makes them unstable.
Farmers – please keep an eye on low-lying paddocks and move stock as required.
We’re continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates if the situation changes.
Look after each other!
If you fear for your personal safety please dial 111.
If you have non-urgent operational requests, please call us on 0800 486 486 or log it on Antenno. www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
******************************************************************************************Update 4.50pm, 7 December
Kia ora Kapiti,
Phew, another wet day here on the Coast. There is still rain about but it is forecast to ease this evening. Please continue to take care out there and look after each other.
The situation at 4.50pm is:
-Rain continues to fall and rivers remain swollen – please avoid river tracks and walkways, the risk remains real.
-Te Horo Beach Road is closed due to flooding across the road west of Pukenamu Road
-Waterfall Road is now open.
-All other local roads are open, but Nikau Palm Road, Maungakotukutuku Road and Mangaone South Road are down to one lane.
Please continue to take care on the roads, surface flooding remains across Kapiti.
Our pipe networks are continuing to deal with a massive amount of water, so remember to treat all floodwaters as potentially contaminated.
For information on floods and health visit www.health.govt.nz...
The Emergency Operations Centre will continue to monitor the situation over the next few hours. If you need help, please call Council on 0800 486 486 or log it on Antenno www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
If it’s an emergency, please call 111. **************************************************************************************************************************Update 3.35pm
Waterfall Road is now open
**************************************************************************************************************************Update 1pm, 7 December
-Otaihanga Resource Recovery Centre is now closed until further notice due to more flooding.
***************************************************************************************************Good morning Kāpiti!
Our crews are out and about this morning checking on our roads and drains and impacts from the rain overnight. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear any news. Check back here for updates throughout the day.
-Be aware of surface flooding at Otaihanga Resource Recovery Facility. One weighbridge is out of action – expect delays and please delay your visit if you can.
- All this additional water could be causing problems for those on septic tanks. If you have a septic tank and are finding the level of water in your toilet is higher than usual your tank might be getting full. If this is happening please consider contacting a contractor to make some room in the tank.
Road Updates:
- Te Horo Beach Road is closed, flooding across the road west of Pukenamu Road.
- Waterfall road is closed.
- Maungakotukutuku Road is open, one lane.
- Nikau Palm Road is open, one lane.
- Paekakarkiki Hill Road is open.
- Akatarawa Road is open.
- Mangaone South Road, down to one lane.
- Ngatiawa Road, open but be aware of surface flooding.
Stay home if you can, and stay away from potentially contaminated flood waters.
Please report serious rain-related issues on 0800 486 486
or log it on Antenno www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
It looks like we are going to get more bad weather today. MetService has a heavy rain watch for Kāpiti and Horowhenua in place until 6pm on Tuesday and a heavy rain warning for the Tararua ranges for the same period
Kāpiti ‘Hikoi On Homelessness’ Highlights The Housing Crisis
Motorists tooting support outnumbered marchers highlighting the plight of Kāpiti’s homeless yesterday, but their cause was strengthened by Cr Sophie Handford walking the walk with them.
And, Felicity Stacey-Clark, reports the … View moreKāpiti ‘Hikoi On Homelessness’ Highlights The Housing Crisis
Motorists tooting support outnumbered marchers highlighting the plight of Kāpiti’s homeless yesterday, but their cause was strengthened by Cr Sophie Handford walking the walk with them.
And, Felicity Stacey-Clark, reports the ‘Hikoi on Homelessness’ made its mark on public consciousness by highlighting the housing crisis threatening local society.
About a dozen people paraded down Kapiti Road from McLean St to the Paraparaumu Library, drawing a chorus of supportive toots from passing cars.
The Hikoi on Homelessness was organised to raise awareness of the shortage of affordable accommodation in Kāpiti — with large numbers of homeless being put up in motels and other temporary accommodation because they can't find suitable or affordable rental homes.
“Not just a big city problem’
Speakers at the rally at the Library pointed out that homelessness is not just a big city problem.
They spoke about living in emergency housing for more than a year; and being moved on at short notice to another motel because their motel was taken over as a MIQ facility.
Others pointed out the difficulties in accommodation which was not designed to cater for people with disabilities, or for family groups.
Several spoke of the toll taken on the mental and physical health of the displaced people. One person spoke of five moves in three years between properties that landlords had then rented out as long term.
It was also pointed out that younger homeless people were often missed in statistics because they were couch surfing, living in cars, or sleeping rough.
Councillor Sophie’s support
Councillor Sophie Handford joined the marchers from the start, while local MP Terisa Ngobi and Mayor K. Gurunathan met the group at the Library.
A petition is being circulated to raise the issue at Parliament, and those gathering were also urged to support a KCDC survey on homelessness in Kāpiti.
This is available online from the KCDC site — or from the Kāpiti Libraries and Council offices.
kapitiindependentnews.net.nz...
I have a need for a used, but functioning desktop PC. Doesn't even need any drives, just a case & fan, CPU and motherboard.
Happy to collect mid-late December anywhere in Kapiti.
If you (or anyone you know) are experiencing problems accessing or downloading My Vaccine Pass, tutors from SeniorNet Kapiti will be available at the Paraparaumu Library from 11.00 - 1.00 (12.00 - 2,00 Thursday) this week to provide assistance. This service is free and available to anyone in the … View moreIf you (or anyone you know) are experiencing problems accessing or downloading My Vaccine Pass, tutors from SeniorNet Kapiti will be available at the Paraparaumu Library from 11.00 - 1.00 (12.00 - 2,00 Thursday) this week to provide assistance. This service is free and available to anyone in the community - Seniornet membership is not a requirement. Just pop in and have a chat with our friendly team members.
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