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* Saturday 7am: "Stories by Simon" - It's back, at a NEW TIME! Great for the kids and grandies...
* Sat 9am: "Conversations" - This weekend Todd Zaner talks with John Hanlon; NZ singer/songwriter about his life and times and his new book and CD...
* Sat 9.30am: … View more* Saturday 7am: "Stories by Simon" - It's back, at a NEW TIME! Great for the kids and grandies...
* Sat 9am: "Conversations" - This weekend Todd Zaner talks with John Hanlon; NZ singer/songwriter about his life and times and his new book and CD...
* Sat 9.30am: "Age Friendly Cities" - Jill Stansfield is back in the studio to have an insighful chat with Todd Zaner.
* Sat 12noon: "Health Happenings" - Todd Zaner talks with Elise Whitson, a supervisor for "0800 What's Up" - Elise lets us know what 0800 What's Up has done for children during Mental Health Awareness week....they found that, '44% of children and teens who get in touch with 0800 What's Up talk about mental health issues' - and that's a good start! Listen in, or to the podcast on our website, to learn more!
* Saturday/Sunday/Monday 3pm: "NZ Retro weekly top 40" - With Rob Walker, this weekend featuring music from October 1989...
* Sunday 6.30am: NEW TIME - "Factum Agri Show" - Bridging the urban/rural divide...now 30minutes earlier...
* NEW * NEW * NEW *. Sunday 7am: "Suzy and Friends" - YAAAAAY! We're pleased to have Suzy Cato and the team on board with songs, poems, stories, requests, shoutouts, fun and MORE!!!!!
* Sun 9am: "Children's Story" - with author Vivienne Bailey, who's continuing on with the adventures of Jack, Peta, Amy...in David Hill's book, "Comes Naturally" - from Books & Co. Main Street, Otaki.
* Sun 12.30pm: To round off Fiji language week - Domo ni Bati - Voice of a warrior - An interview with a Fijian doctor about Covid 19 from Plains FM.
* Sun 4pm: "Kapiti Brass" - presented by our brand-new Octogenarian, Norm Stewart!
Have a great weekend and for more information about your local radio station for Horowhenua and Kapiti, check us out online! coastaccessradio.org.nz...
Retail and hospitality, an avionics hub, 2000 new homes and an airport less than half its current land area is part of a new vision for Kāpiti Coast Airport.
The plan for a reimagined airport was launched at business networking event on Wednesday by Kāpiti Air Urban, a group formerly called … View moreRetail and hospitality, an avionics hub, 2000 new homes and an airport less than half its current land area is part of a new vision for Kāpiti Coast Airport.
The plan for a reimagined airport was launched at business networking event on Wednesday by Kāpiti Air Urban, a group formerly called Save Kāpiti Airport. The airport is owned by property developer Templeton Group, which purchased the land in 2019.
Along with the new homes and an avionics tech hub, the group's ideas include an emergency management hub, commercial precinct, regional terminal, open spaces and eco-accommodation.
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More changes are proposed on Evans Bay Parade, between Greta Point and Cobham Drive, to complete the route from Miramar to the city.
New walking and biking paths will tie in with the other paths in this area that are already proving popular and make it easier for more people to get around with … View moreMore changes are proposed on Evans Bay Parade, between Greta Point and Cobham Drive, to complete the route from Miramar to the city.
New walking and biking paths will tie in with the other paths in this area that are already proving popular and make it easier for more people to get around with fewer trips by car. Other proposed changes will improve the look and feel of this area and create more space for people.
Feedback closes on 12 October.
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Xin Ao Trading Limited is recalling all batches and all dates of Misanshi brand Hong Tang Ci Ba (rice cake with brown sugar syrup) due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (gluten). Wheat flour which contains gluten is declared in the Chinese ingredient list on the label but is missing from … View moreXin Ao Trading Limited is recalling all batches and all dates of Misanshi brand Hong Tang Ci Ba (rice cake with brown sugar syrup) due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (gluten). Wheat flour which contains gluten is declared in the Chinese ingredient list on the label but is missing from the English ingredient list. People with a gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume this product.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
I've had the company of this mini orchid for about 45 years. The flowers are about 1.2 cm wide.
We, the team at Coast Access Radio, are incredibly stoked to be able to present the fabulously fun and entertaining children's show - Suzy and Friends!!! What great timing; right in the middle of the school holidays too! Tune in every Sunday at 7am, starting THIS Sunday 10th October...... … View moreWe, the team at Coast Access Radio, are incredibly stoked to be able to present the fabulously fun and entertaining children's show - Suzy and Friends!!! What great timing; right in the middle of the school holidays too! Tune in every Sunday at 7am, starting THIS Sunday 10th October...... Spread the word, tell your friends, share this post, AND tune in either to 104.7FM between Foxton and Paekakariki or online.....😁👍🤩
Curtains are essential for a warm, healthy home. Here's what to know as a renter to get the most out of your curtains.
Whether a green paisley swirl or a modern muted linen, curtains are essential for a healthy home. More important than the material is the way they’re installed.
When … View moreCurtains are essential for a warm, healthy home. Here's what to know as a renter to get the most out of your curtains.
Whether a green paisley swirl or a modern muted linen, curtains are essential for a healthy home. More important than the material is the way they’re installed.
When warm air hits cold glass, two things happen: the warm air escapes and the newly cooled air forms condensation on the window pane.
The best way of dealing with this is by keeping warm air away from the window with curtains and blinds, which creates a pocket of air between the window and the window covering.
Getting the most out of curtains:
• Ideally, they should touch the floor and the track and curtain should be wider than the window frame. The most important part is to cover the whole window and create a seal against the cold air.
• They should fit tightly against the wall or window frame. Sometimes changing the type of track they’re hung on can close a gap between the window and the curtain. For example, rods and rails are often installed a few centimetres out from the window, which means there can be big gaps and no seal created.
• Pelmets can help to decrease heat loss, but won’t stop it completely.
• Curtains with two layers can increase heat retention, but how they’re fitted is most important.
• Net curtains, installed very close to the window and in contact with the window frame, can be effective.
• Blinds need to be installed snugly inside the window frame to be effective. If they sit out from the window, or if there are gaps between the blind and the frame, they’re not going to keep the heat in.
• Remember to open curtains every morning to make the most of the sun’s heat, and close them at sundown to keep that heat in.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Hi Wellington,
Being in Level 2 means we can now get out and support our local hospitality services. It’s been a challenging time for many in this sector so it’s vital for these businesses to remain nimble and flexible. Wilson Barbecue is a restaurant and food truck business in Johnsonville … View moreHi Wellington,
Being in Level 2 means we can now get out and support our local hospitality services. It’s been a challenging time for many in this sector so it’s vital for these businesses to remain nimble and flexible. Wilson Barbecue is a restaurant and food truck business in Johnsonville that has employed a number of different digital strategies to keep growing. Gaining traction through social media with giveaways, influencers, and content - they’ve mastered the art of attracting customers online. As a small business, they’ve utilised a number of digital tools that are hospitality specific ensuring their business can operate smoothly in all areas. Check out their story here for their digital insight learnings.
Let’s keep grabbing a bite to eat or a cup of coffee to support our local hospitality businesses in Wellington!
The Team at Digital Boost
Print specialist Tracy Reynolds had been working at NZ Post as a print operator for 13 years before she decided to embark on studying towards an NZ Diploma of Print Industry Management Level 5, a qualification she has now completed.
“I’m not the normal age student!” she laughs. “I knew … View morePrint specialist Tracy Reynolds had been working at NZ Post as a print operator for 13 years before she decided to embark on studying towards an NZ Diploma of Print Industry Management Level 5, a qualification she has now completed.
“I’m not the normal age student!” she laughs. “I knew it would be a lot of work, but I was assured that I would have plenty of support from the NZ Post team and I did feel I needed a challenge at the time. Given the current climate right now with COVID-19, I knew the qualification would be an advantage if I was to take another path within NZ Post.”
Tracy has just been named as the Diploma of Print Management Student of the Year at the recent national Pride in Print awards, an honour she says was “absolutely blown away” to receive.
Upskilling is for everyone - you don't need to be new to your industry to gain a qualification and advance in your career!
Tracy is a perfect example of this.
All set up tech-wise but not sure how to make the most of it? Head to Digital Boost to learn how digital technology can help get your business on the map
Marina and Jon Graham are very proud of Murphy.
"Just spotted a cat on Neighbourly and we decided to send you a couple of photos of our dog Murphy. He is a lab cross pointer and he is doing particularly well in countin...the numbers of his snacks He’s been studying well combining with … View moreMarina and Jon Graham are very proud of Murphy.
"Just spotted a cat on Neighbourly and we decided to send you a couple of photos of our dog Murphy. He is a lab cross pointer and he is doing particularly well in countin...the numbers of his snacks He’s been studying well combining with some leisure time, so managed to graduate our home university...Hope his academic highness will brighten someone’s day, like he makes our life happier for more than seven years."
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Apologize for the delay but they have to go, four Ewes with lambs. Negotiable
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