Otaki District, Otaki

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

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1232 days ago

My observations

Mary & Dennis from Levin

I feel compelled to commend the stunning photos of Paul Knight who offers those of us who care about the beautiful natural environment we are blessed to enjoy, at 74 I still feel the call of the wild & Paul fulfills part of this with his mastercraftsmanship, I am saddened & dissapointed … View moreI feel compelled to commend the stunning photos of Paul Knight who offers those of us who care about the beautiful natural environment we are blessed to enjoy, at 74 I still feel the call of the wild & Paul fulfills part of this with his mastercraftsmanship, I am saddened & dissapointed with some of those who do not share the same respect for our piece of paradise but chose to pollute & despoil it
In 1884 a famous red indian chief SEATTLE { the Washington state city is named after him} gave an impationed speech to the then state governor Stevens part of which he made the following statement about the environment "Take only memories & leave only footprints"
So appropriate today

1230 days ago

DOUBLE duvet two matching p/cases

Margaret from Waikanae

DOUBLE duvet two matching p/cases - stunning and in excellent condition $10

DOUBLE comforter with matching p/case - ideal for young girl $10

Price: $10

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1231 days ago

Black Windbreak

Barbara Anne from Paraparaumu

2metres wide.
Only used once for about a week, various lengths (3.7 m, 3.8m, 4.4m, 5.5m x2, 10.6m, 18m)
$2/metre (new price @garden centre is$5/metre

Negotiable

1231 days ago

Sustainable & Affordable means everything to us

The Warehouse

If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
 
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Look for the Better Cotton Initiative … View more
If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
 
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Look for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) branding when you’re
browsing the racks, and you’ll see we’re proud to invest in making cotton production more sustainable.

Look for the FSC label on wood and paper products we stock, and you’ll see we’re dedicated to protecting our forests.

Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
Find out more

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1231 days ago

Zen Doodling Art classes

Morag from Waikanae

I'm running Zen Doodling classes from my new Waikanae studio next month (4 Tuesday mornings) and have places available. If you're not sure what you can achieve in with this pattern making technique, take a look at some of the action shots and works made by my previous students, all of … View moreI'm running Zen Doodling classes from my new Waikanae studio next month (4 Tuesday mornings) and have places available. If you're not sure what you can achieve in with this pattern making technique, take a look at some of the action shots and works made by my previous students, all of whom were complete beginners to this. My website has all the details. www.stokes.net.nz...

1232 days ago

Tararua Snow

Paul from Levin

A view from Otaki River (#1831-1) Enlarge for much better view.

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1235 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Two well known Wellingtonians. Do you know who these two are?

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1234 days ago

has been caught! Thank you everyone

Nicky from Levin

Thanks to the quick response of the levin police and the extra mile they went to (Nicola and Lionel) my car is back in almost 1 piece! Also the person responsible has also been caught. Thanks everyone 😁

1233 days ago

Waikanae Recycling Center: Public Meeting Called

Marie from Waikanae

We are calling a public meeting to address concerns regarding the closure of the Waikanae recycling center. Its on Sunday 11 July from 3 to 4.30 pm. at the Waikanae Beach Community Hall. There will be several speakers then the meeting will be opened up for questions and discussion. There will … View moreWe are calling a public meeting to address concerns regarding the closure of the Waikanae recycling center. Its on Sunday 11 July from 3 to 4.30 pm. at the Waikanae Beach Community Hall. There will be several speakers then the meeting will be opened up for questions and discussion. There will also be a petition circulating. Further details to come and watch for the flyer. Come along and have your say.

1234 days ago

Poll: Should we re-open the Aussie travel bubble?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Our travel bubble with our friends across the ditch is under pressure with Covid proving hard to bring under control in New South Wales. Closing the border would have a dramatic impact on areas like Queenstown.
Tell us what you think and why.
Remember if you do not want your comment used by Stuff … View more
Our travel bubble with our friends across the ditch is under pressure with Covid proving hard to bring under control in New South Wales. Closing the border would have a dramatic impact on areas like Queenstown.
Tell us what you think and why.
Remember if you do not want your comment used by Stuff please put NFP.

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Should we re-open the Aussie travel bubble?
  • 8.5% Yes
    8.5% Complete
  • 52.3% No
    52.3% Complete
  • 39.1% Only if Aussie is Covid free
    39.1% Complete
894 votes
1232 days ago

Kapiti Community Foodbank - Building Fund Appeal

Maree from Waikanae Beach

Our BUILDING FUND APPEAL fundraising campaign launched this week!

Thank you to everyone for their messages of support, and your commitment to donate to our building fund appeal.

Remember every little bit helps us to achieve our goal of securing a permanent home for the Kapiti Community Foodbank. … View more
Our BUILDING FUND APPEAL fundraising campaign launched this week!

Thank you to everyone for their messages of support, and your commitment to donate to our building fund appeal.

Remember every little bit helps us to achieve our goal of securing a permanent home for the Kapiti Community Foodbank.

For the price of a coffee, or a bag of groceries, your donations will go a long way to enabling the foodbank to continue serving the community.

For more information, go to our website and follow the links to our building fund appeal page.

www.thekapitifoodbank.co.nz...

Thank you from the team at the Kapiti Community Foodbank.

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1232 days ago

Emilio Flores Márquez confirmed as the world’s oldest man living at 112

Adrian from Paraparaumu

Puerto Rico's Emilio Flores Márquez has officially been confirmed by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest person living (male) with a confirmed age of 112 years and 326 days, as of today.  

Born on August 8, 1908, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Márquez is the second-oldest of 11 … View more
Puerto Rico's Emilio Flores Márquez has officially been confirmed by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest person living (male) with a confirmed age of 112 years and 326 days, as of today.  

Born on August 8, 1908, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Márquez is the second-oldest of 11 children born to Alberto Flores Melendez and Margarita Márquez-Garcia.

www.guinnessworldrecords.com...

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1233 days ago

Wanted a child's (8 yrs) Car Booster Seat. Phone Allan 022 0136519

Allan from Paraparaumu Beach

Wanted a child's (8 yrs) Car Booster Seat. Phone Allan 022 0136519
Give me a call if you can help

1233 days ago

Crate chair

The Team from Resene ColorShop Levin

Embrace a Modernist aesthetic with this simple chair decorated with Resene products.

Find out how to create your own.

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1233 days ago

Black Windbreak

Barbara Anne from Paraparaumu

2metres wide.
Only used once for about a week, various lengths (3.7 m, 3.8m, 4.4m, 5.5m x2, 10.6m, 18m)
$2/metre (new price @garden centre is$5/metre

Negotiable

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