Otaki District, Otaki

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

1512 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Whos is this proud dad? The clue is in the moustache.

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1510 days ago

Heirloom Tomato Plants and Other Vegetables

Val from Otaki District

Hoping the weather will be kind for the markets this weekend. More varieties of tomatoes available but some types, especially the 'black' tomatoes, selling out fast. A good selection of cherry toms, and bush types suitable for pots and veggie pods.
Snow peas, both green (the original … View more
Hoping the weather will be kind for the markets this weekend. More varieties of tomatoes available but some types, especially the 'black' tomatoes, selling out fast. A good selection of cherry toms, and bush types suitable for pots and veggie pods.
Snow peas, both green (the original 'mange tout')and purple podded.
Clearance on dwarf and climbing beans (slightly windswept!). Next planting of beans will not be available for two or three weeks. Some zucchini and pumpkin still available this week and then not again until later in the month.

1509 days ago

Digitising your business with Frances Valintine

The Team from Digital Boost

Digitising your business should be a priority right now, an online presence is vital in today’s ever-evolving landscape.

Digital Boost can help you get started in this very special Digital Boost Q&A session with Frances Valintine - founder and CEO of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab.
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Digitising your business should be a priority right now, an online presence is vital in today’s ever-evolving landscape.

Digital Boost can help you get started in this very special Digital Boost Q&A session with Frances Valintine - founder and CEO of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab.
Frances will discuss the importance of digitising your business and offer guidance to get your business moving forward online.

When: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM Auckland, Wellington

Click here to register and join Frances for this exciting opportunity!
Find out more

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1509 days ago

Why do I need a new will?​

Public Trust

If you haven’t updated your will in a long time, it’s important to create a new one. ​

Having a will gives your family peace of mind during the grieving process. When your wishes are clearly outlined in a legal document, it gives everyone the clarity they need, and ensures nothing… View more
If you haven’t updated your will in a long time, it’s important to create a new one. ​

Having a will gives your family peace of mind during the grieving process. When your wishes are clearly outlined in a legal document, it gives everyone the clarity they need, and ensures nothing is overlooked or forgotten. ​

It’s easy to get everything in order and up to date by asking yourself a few key questions..
Read on to find out more

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1509 days ago

REMINDER - THE TE HORO COUNTRY MARKET IS ON TODAY

Gary from Waikanae

When: Sunday 7 November - 10am - 1pm

Where:- Te Horo Community Hall, School Road, Te Horo

A truly friendly, local, community market, just 100 metres from Ruth Pretty's, with a popup café (coffee, tea, large variety of food including sweet yummies), all Kiwi made products, and 40+ stalls … View more
When: Sunday 7 November - 10am - 1pm

Where:- Te Horo Community Hall, School Road, Te Horo

A truly friendly, local, community market, just 100 metres from Ruth Pretty's, with a popup café (coffee, tea, large variety of food including sweet yummies), all Kiwi made products, and 40+ stalls both inside and outside.

We will have Plants, Skincare, Hand Made Soaps, Food (Honey, Spices, Preserves, Olive Oils and more), Upcycled/recycled furniture and homewares, Fur Baby Goodies, Arts & Crafts (Art Works, Jewellery, High-Quality Stationery, Toys, Candles, Fabric Creations, Quilts, Tableware, Clothes, Knits, Merino Goodies), Bric-a-Brac, Books and lots lots more.

Bernie’s Barrows will be back and there is a new “Man Cave Gifts and Goodies” vendor coming!

Celebrate summer - come along and do a bit of Christmas shopping at a real country market day! You’ll find cheerful smiles and a lovely bunch of really friendly and talented stallholders.

NZ COVID Tracer Posters, Sign-In Forms and Sanitiser will be available. All welcome (don’t forget your masks)!

Te Horo Country Market Poster.jpg Nov 21.docx Download View

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1509 days ago

Mahogany Cocktail / Display Cabinet

Bernadette from Waikanae

Downsizing so no longer required. Mahogany Cocktail/Display Cabinet separates into two pieces for easier moving. Overall Height 1.410m, Width 1.775m and Depth (for the base unit) 0.470m. In good condition

Price: $80

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1509 days ago

12in Crescents

John from Levin

Surplus to requirements, all work well
$20 each
John 021756020

Price: $20

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1509 days ago

Garage sale Saturday 13th November 22 brandon street Otaki

Craig from Otaki District

We are down sizing the amount of items that we have, lots to go including furniture items, clothing, cd's, dvd's, electrical and general nic nacs. From 8am till around 2pm

Negotiable

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1509 days ago

Pool refurbishment

Claire from Waikanae

Hi does anyone know of a reliable person who can refurbish an old swimming pool, needs a new liner as it's leaking. Thanks!

1510 days ago

Is your property climate resilient?

Climate Insights

Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between… View more
Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between now and 2040 and up to 25 percent by 2100 we need to act now.

Your first step could be a physical risk assessment and adaptation guide for either your current or future home. Check out the sample reports and get one for yourself.
Download your Property Climate Risk Report

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1510 days ago

Monthly Market is back.

Paul from Levin

The Monthly Market is back tomorrow, Saturday, at the Uniting Church hall. (8am till noon) I'll be there with my 2022 calendar and ready-to-hang photos.

1510 days ago

Womans Evening Dress

Natasha from Waikanae

Elegant brown wedding, evening or ball dress size 18. Excellent condition, only worn once for a function.

Price: $40

1510 days ago

Sage Plants

Natasha from Waikanae

I have culinary sage plants for sale. Please contact me if you are interested, thanks Natasha

Price: $2

1510 days ago

GARAGE SALE - Saturday 6 November - 8am - 118 Gladstone Road, Levin

Jan from Levin

House on market, so all surplus items must go. Clothing, linen, ornaments, books, tools, garden statues, planter boxes, pet bowls, hose reels, vacuum cleaner - heaps of stuff. Other items such as fridge, washing machine, freezer but not available until house sells. Jan 021 285 6609

Negotiable

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1510 days ago

Lead contamination forces recall of sugar products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, … View more
Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, MPI said that that the food safety risk from these products is low, and informed customers who have bought these products to not consume them.

Here's what you need to know:

NAME OF PRODUCT
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg)
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg)
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg)
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)

BATCH MARKING
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg): Lot 21271 through to Lot 21303
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg): Lot 21280 through to Lot 21293
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg): Lot 21270 through to Lot 21302
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg): Lot 21272 through to Lot 21303
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21274 through to Lot 21281
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21278 through to Lot 21303

The recall does not affect any other Chelsea brands of sugar or any other products manufactured by these companies.

Customers are encouraged to get in touch with their retailer to get a full refund.

To find out more about this recall, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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