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Available to do carpentry/maintenance.Framing,gib fixing and patching.Replace rotten weather board and decking.paint and a little plastering and repairs.Michael 0275149108 email. mickey_lee61@hotmail.com
Single duvet with p/case+duvet inner +bag for storing $10.00
Excellent condition
Joan Osborne. Abba. Deacon Blue. The Corrs and some others. Take all.
Collect from Paraparaumu.
This will be such a valuable talk by our community lawyers, don't miss it and the free morning tea 😋
Please ring Citizens Advice Bureau to register that you would like to come to help with catering
Last week’s RNZ documentary about the US Marine base on the Kapiti Coast raised a forgotten (or perhaps a deliberately hidden) memory of my activities on 3 Mile Bush Road, Kamo in Northland, during World War II. And in hindsight it made me wonder if, had my bravery been made public, I would … View moreLast week’s RNZ documentary about the US Marine base on the Kapiti Coast raised a forgotten (or perhaps a deliberately hidden) memory of my activities on 3 Mile Bush Road, Kamo in Northland, during World War II. And in hindsight it made me wonder if, had my bravery been made public, I would perhaps have been the youngest ever recipient of the Victoria Cross or similar award, (I would have been under 10 at the time). The house in the photos was the home of a great uncle and aunt (siblings of the Hansen Family.) One of my sisters and I used to spend school holidays up there. (The other sisters hadn’t been born yet.) Anyway, during the war there was a US military base within sight at the end of a side road. Every day tanks and armoured vehicles would rumble up and down 3 Mile Bush Rd past our gate. I developed a plan. There were a lot of very “free range” turkeys, ducks, and poultry of various kinds enjoying the relatively empty and unspoiled environment around the surrounding farmland. Result: lots of eggs, many of which were by no means fresh. I remember collecting eggs, especially old ones and going out to the road with a supply of hand grenades. There was a deep open drain beside the road so guess what! I would hide in the drain when I thought it was time when the armoured vehicles would be returning to base. I courageously attacked them from the drain with my hand grenades though I do remember I was clever enough to attack only the last one when they were in a close queue. I imagine when they had returned to base and discovered that they had been under attack, it would have given them food for thought and probably had some influence in their decision to return home when the war was over. With the benefit of decades of observing world events and the behaviour of nations, it now seems to me that by acting to terminate U.S. military presence, as a young child, I have nevertheless contributed to our small country’s enjoyment of relative independence for all those years post W.W.II. (Seriously. Don’t laugh!)
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This is brand new and only used once to test on our car.
It tilts back to allow access to boot.
It didn't fit our car.
Some paint has come off on the hitch area where it was inserted into our car's hitch receiver, but otherwise, it's good. Comes with all original packaging.
… View moreThis is brand new and only used once to test on our car.
It tilts back to allow access to boot.
It didn't fit our car.
Some paint has come off on the hitch area where it was inserted into our car's hitch receiver, but otherwise, it's good. Comes with all original packaging.
Pick up in Waikanae, or we may be able to deliver.
Double mattress only, no stains. Must be able to pick up.
Has been used on a spare bed.
The stuff you get My Food Bag wrapped in. As pictured, collect from Paraparaumu.
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae
WHEN:- Sunday 10 July 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm
Great Community Market with highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
- Award-winning Olive Oil
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Yummy Bakery … View moreWHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae
WHEN:- Sunday 10 July 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm
Great Community Market with highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
- Award-winning Olive Oil
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Yummy Bakery Biscuits and Loaves, including Keto and Gluten-Free options
- Meet the local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure books
- Designer Ladies Clothing
- Funky Soxs
- This Little Kiwi - Kiwi made sauces, dressings and more.
- Jewellery
- Scented Candles and Natural Skincare
- A wide variety of Homewares including Handmade Duvet Covers, Quilts and Cushions
- 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, pick up a bargain or a gift and why not invite a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great community event. Support local!
Please don't forget your mask unless you have an exemption.
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