Otaki District, Otaki

Win a brand new home!

Win a brand new home!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

1142 days ago

2022 Horowhenua-Kapiti Calenda

Paul from Levin

My 2022 Horowhenua-Kapiti Calendar will be available tomorrow, Saturday at the Ohau Market, 9am to 1pm. Size: A3. Price $20

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1142 days ago

Pet Sitting

Natasha from Waikanae

I am a Pet Sitter with over 20 years experience. I have looked after many different pets ranging from dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish and chickens. I provide feeding and care for your loved pets in their own home twice a day. Please contact Natasha

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1142 days ago

Kickstart your vegie patch

Yates

Join this supportive & fun online community, for local help to successfully grow your own vegies.

Yates are growing an online community of gardeners, and it’s free to join! Whether you’re just getting started, or an old hand – we can all do with help & support on the journey of … View more
Join this supportive & fun online community, for local help to successfully grow your own vegies.

Yates are growing an online community of gardeners, and it’s free to join! Whether you’re just getting started, or an old hand – we can all do with help & support on the journey of growing our own food.

Yates expert Sarah O’Neil will be on hand to help with problems too. Plus there are over $4000 worth of prizes up for grabs!
Find out more

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1142 days ago

Equifest is postponed to February 2022

Equifest

The equine world will be rearing to attend postponed equine festival Equifest, 4 – 6 February 2022. Join us for a celebration of Education, Competition, Shopping and Nightshows.

With more than 140 educational sessions, where else can you learn about all your favourite disciplines in one … View more
The equine world will be rearing to attend postponed equine festival Equifest, 4 – 6 February 2022. Join us for a celebration of Education, Competition, Shopping and Nightshows.

With more than 140 educational sessions, where else can you learn about all your favourite disciplines in one weekend?

So what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets and get ready to celebrate everything we love about horses!
Buy Now

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1142 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Tazzy

Reporter Community News

Rosa Stewart, from Stokes Valley, is the proud mum of Tazzy.

"Yesterday I was doing my usual stalking of the backyard birds with my camera behind my washing line as they were flying in for their daily feed of the seed that I had just thrown on the lawn and wondered why they just suddenly all … View more
Rosa Stewart, from Stokes Valley, is the proud mum of Tazzy.

"Yesterday I was doing my usual stalking of the backyard birds with my camera behind my washing line as they were flying in for their daily feed of the seed that I had just thrown on the lawn and wondered why they just suddenly all flew off in all directions! What had scared them off was the sight of this magnificent but rotound feline lurking quite near by.

She is very much a Jeckyll and Hyde character, very friendly when she is tucked up with me at night and just loves having her belly rubbed. But outside she runs away when approached and totally disappears when friends or family drop in for a coffee!"


We wouldn’t change her for the world!Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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1142 days ago

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM

Information from Coast Access Radio 104.7FM

* Saturday 9am: Anne Buttar (pictured) - From a personal assistant to Jason Alexander (yes, from Seinfeld!!!) in Hollywood to Waikanae...Who is Anne Buttar? Tune in to find out more!

* Sat 9.40am: A repeat of Nigel's chat with Francesca Holloway, Regional Manager for Arthritis NZ - Tuesday … View more
* Saturday 9am: Anne Buttar (pictured) - From a personal assistant to Jason Alexander (yes, from Seinfeld!!!) in Hollywood to Waikanae...Who is Anne Buttar? Tune in to find out more!

* Sat 9.40am: A repeat of Nigel's chat with Francesca Holloway, Regional Manager for Arthritis NZ - Tuesday was world Arthritis Day...

* Sat 10am: "Blues Train Jazz Hour" - with Ryan Gatling. A superb, groovy blues and jazz show, every second Saturday on 104.7FM.

* Sat 2pm: "NZ Music" - Tanya Ellis presents some of her most favourite Kiwi tracks.

* Sat/Sun/Mon 3pm: "NZ weekly retro top 40" - with Rob Walker. This weekend featuring music from October 1982...

* Sunday 7am: "Suzy and Friends" - Suzy Cato and the team entertain kids of all ages and stages.

* Sun 4pm: "Kāpiti GAY" - Dr Tony Reed has a chat with couple Rāwa Karetai and Frankie Wood-Bodley (part 1 of 2)...

* Sun 8.30pm: "World Maritime Memories" - with Wallace Wallace W. Trickett.

* Monday 7pm: "HOT Topic" - Pete G talks with Helene Judge of the Kāpiti Food Fair about the rapidly approaching, annual foodie event, here in Kāpiti...

* Tuesday 12.30pm: "Travels with Mr Len" - A new 10-part, weekly series whereby Len Wilson takes you on a world tour.

For more information about our range of podcasts and programmes, head to our website. And don't forget to like us on Facebook too, thanks! Have a great weekend!

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1144 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Who remembers this?

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1142 days ago

Playhouse Raffle

Bill from Paraparaumu Beach

The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with a closing date of 12 February 2022. 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.

Tickets will … View more
The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with a closing date of 12 February 2022. 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.

Tickets will also be available at this years book fair at Waikanae Memorial Hall on 16/17 October 2021

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1142 days ago

Veggie Plants Waikanae and Otaki Markets This Weekend

Val from Otaki District

More heirloom tomato varieties to chose from this week and hopefully the full range ready by next weekend.
We are at Waikanae Market Saturday mornings (look out for our site along Park Road)and Otaki on Sundays - always 'weather permitting'.
Heirloom varieties are those which have … View more
More heirloom tomato varieties to chose from this week and hopefully the full range ready by next weekend.
We are at Waikanae Market Saturday mornings (look out for our site along Park Road)and Otaki on Sundays - always 'weather permitting'.
Heirloom varieties are those which have stood the test of time and have superior taste (and often greater health benefits) than those commercially grown for the supermarkets. Some have been around for literally hundreds of years. Please pm me if you would like the full list.
Large well-grown plants ready to plant as soon as the ground finally warms up (they will not thrive outdoors in current conditions). $3.00 each.
A range of colours and sizes to suit every use, from salads and salsas to preserves and pickles.
Also dwarf and climbing beans, snow peas and Zucchini, including 'Partenon', an ideal early season variety as it is self-fertile and will set fruit in cooler weather when bee activity is low.
More Zucchini varieties coming next weekend plus the first Pumpkin and Kumi Kumi.
Coming up in November, we will have Capsicums, and Chillies - including some with really eye-watering heat!

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1142 days ago

Mind games

The Team from Resene ColorShop Levin

This matching pairs memory game painted in Resene colours is great for brain-training, fun to paint and play and would make a fabulous gift.

Find out how to create your own.

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1143 days ago

The Impacts of Climate Change on Insurance costs

Climate Insights

Our homes can be our greatest investment and protecting our homes against climate change has become more important than ever.

Our changing climate poses risks to our natural and built environments. Swiss Re in a global analysis of insurance risk said to “expect climate risks to raise global … View more
Our homes can be our greatest investment and protecting our homes against climate change has become more important than ever.

Our changing climate poses risks to our natural and built environments. Swiss Re in a global analysis of insurance risk said to “expect climate risks to raise global property premiums by 33-41% between 2020 and 2040”. The potential increase was deemed a direct consequence of our changing climate.

Our Climate Insights property report provides easily understood information on change to risks for your current or a future property. The report includes robust and actionable information for residential property owners, tenants and investors to enhance their property’s climate resilience.
Find out more

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1143 days ago

Are high rise buildings the answer for Kāpiti?

Reporter Community News

How do you want to see Kāpiti grow over the next 30 years?
Kāpiti’s expected growth over the next 30 years will see a need for about extra 14,000 homes as it makes room for at least 32,000 more people.
The council is suggesting more high rise buildings.
Tell us what you think and if you do not … View more
How do you want to see Kāpiti grow over the next 30 years?
Kāpiti’s expected growth over the next 30 years will see a need for about extra 14,000 homes as it makes room for at least 32,000 more people.
The council is suggesting more high rise buildings.
Tell us what you think and if you do not want your commentsused on Stuff, please put NFP.

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1143 days ago

HURRY! Have you shared your Local Like?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Get in quick, there's only a few days to go in our Local Likes competition. Nominate your favourite local business by telling your neighbours why they're best in their field and be in the draw to win a $50 voucher to go and spend with them. Get in quick, this ends Sunday!

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Get in quick, there's only a few days to go in our Local Likes competition. Nominate your favourite local business by telling your neighbours why they're best in their field and be in the draw to win a $50 voucher to go and spend with them. Get in quick, this ends Sunday!

Share your business shout-out now.

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1143 days ago

SPECIAL SCREENING of 'COUSINS'

Mahara Gallery from

SPECIAL SCREENING of Briar Grace-Smith's film 'COUSINS'
at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti
Saturday 23 October, 5pm

Based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Patricia Grace, the film follows the journeys of three cousins in their lifelong search for each other. “Cousins is a story … View more
SPECIAL SCREENING of Briar Grace-Smith's film 'COUSINS'
at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti
Saturday 23 October, 5pm

Based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Patricia Grace, the film follows the journeys of three cousins in their lifelong search for each other. “Cousins is a story about strength and resilience, touching on epic events in the history of Aotearoa ... however, at its heart it is an intimate story, about the theft of a child and her family's lifelong quest to bring her back home to her people," says Grace-Smith.

This is a one-off, final-push fundraiser for our building redevelopment project. All proceeds from ticket sales will go toward this project.

The event will be held under Covid levels one or two, with social distancing and Covid safety measures in place. Tickets may therefore be limited, so booking is essential. Bar service will be available and a refreshment is included in the ticket price.

TICKETS: $30 - available through Eventfinda online; by calling 0800 BUY TIX (0800 289 849); or at the Coastlands Information Desk.

Thanks to Te Raukura ki Kāpiti for their support.

1143 days ago

Dandelion 0206

Paul from Levin

I'm just a dandelion flower in your lawn. Enlarge for a much better view of the detail.

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