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WE ARE ON THE MOVE
The Kapiti Community Foodbank will be relocating into a temporary premises at the end of this week. We will be operating from this space for 4-6 months until our permanent home is ready.
The new location is in the old Co-operative Bank site at Coastlands. The building is … View moreWE ARE ON THE MOVE
The Kapiti Community Foodbank will be relocating into a temporary premises at the end of this week. We will be operating from this space for 4-6 months until our permanent home is ready.
The new location is in the old Co-operative Bank site at Coastlands. The building is located facing Rimu Rd to the left of the entry by Paknsave (also housing the Laundromat and Vape Shop).
Our opening hours remain the same, as does the phone number.
If you need assistance come and see the Team, the usual requirements apply.
Kim, Committee Member
Kapiti Community Foodbank
www.thekapitifoodbank.co.nz...
***To help us get into our permanent home, you can still donate to our Building Fund Appeal via our give-a-little-page or directly via our website.***
Club Meeting - Sunday 31 October being held at the Levin A&P grounds (in the Presidents Room)
meeting to start at Midday - All Welcome
Tea & Coffee provided, but please bring your own cup and snacks!
Guest Speaker - Sue Clarke - has extensive poultry knowledge from keeping her own small … View moreClub Meeting - Sunday 31 October being held at the Levin A&P grounds (in the Presidents Room)
meeting to start at Midday - All Welcome
Tea & Coffee provided, but please bring your own cup and snacks!
Guest Speaker - Sue Clarke - has extensive poultry knowledge from keeping her own small flock & training for 3 years in the UK, followed by 30+ years working in Levin breeding and hatching commercial Layers and Meat birds' Sue was also the co author to the very successful books "How to Care for you Poultry Volume 1 & 2" - there will be some copies available at the meeting.
Sue will be talking about preparing your birds for breeding and incubating their eggs
If you have any questions you'd like to ask, please email on cd.national.2020@gmail.com and we'll pass onto Sue so she can do her research in advance.
the Committee meeting will start after the presentation, at around 2pm
at Level 2 we'll need to be wearing masks - and we won't be able to share food, but fingers crossed we're at Level 1 by then
We're nearly on the (temporary) move!
Watch this space for updates re our whereabouts and events.
A nice yarn and photo by Louise Thomas.
"I don’t mind admitting I cried a little when I saw my first kākā in the wild in Wellington. It was some years ago now, but at the time it seemed incredible to me that this bird I’d only ever seen in photos or in captivity was marauding about my … View moreA nice yarn and photo by Louise Thomas.
"I don’t mind admitting I cried a little when I saw my first kākā in the wild in Wellington. It was some years ago now, but at the time it seemed incredible to me that this bird I’d only ever seen in photos or in captivity was marauding about my home turf.
The experience was a little overwhelming – not for them mind you, they just carried on ripping the bark from a tree and looking at me from time to time with vague interest. Now of course we grumble about how destructive they are - but hey, it’s a parrot – it’s what they do.
Also, I’m pretty sure our native trees and shrubs have evolved with this guy, so can no doubt cope with having a few blossoms ripped off or bark stripped.
If I had a built-in can-opener I’d be tempted to try it out on a few things too. Kākā/brown parrot (Nestor meridionalis), Wellington Botanic Garden today. As an aside, the tulips are blooming and looking magnificent there at the moment if you get the chance."
We have released the first edition of our newly revamped Seniors newsletter, which you can read here: officeforseniors.govt.nz...
In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.
• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse)… View more• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse) is the largest fashion company in the world, with a market value of $105 billion.
• There is evidence that cotton and wool were used to create natural fabrics in about 3000 BC and evidence of silk use in 2500 BC in China.
• China is the largest maker and exporter of silk in the world and has been for 100’s of years.
• The average person buys 60 percent more items of clothing every year and keeps them for about half as long as 15 years ago, generating a huge amount of waste.
• The earliest evidence of fabric textiles has been found in Turkey, Egypt, and Israel.
• The creation of man-made fibres has only been within the last 100 years. Rayon was the first man-made fibre created in 1910 and it was called ‘artificial silk’. Viscose is the most common form of Rayon.
• More than 70 percent of the world's population uses second-hand clothing. About 50 percent of collected shoes and clothing is used as second-hand products. Meanwhile, 20 percent is used to produce polishing and cleaning cloths for various industrial purposes, and 26 percent is recycled for applications such as fibre for insulation products, upholstery, fibreboard, and mattresses.
• Microfibre or Ultrasuede was invented over 20 years ago in Japan. Microfibre is the thinnest of all man-made fibres, even finer than silk. it is 100 times finer than a human hair.
• Acrylic is a man-made fibre that has a soft, wool-like hand, is machine washable and has excellent colour retention. It is often an additive to textiles to take advantage of these properties.
• Nearly 100 percent of textiles and clothing are recyclable.
• Nylon is also man-made and was first produced in 1938. It has high strength, excellent resilience, and superior abrasion resistance. Nylon replaced silk stockings for women in the early part of the 20th century.
• The highest quality cotton comes from Egypt.
• Textiles and shoes make up 12% of landfill sites.
• Bamboo is a grass that has been used to create a fabric that hangs much like a heavy linen. It has natural wicking ability that pulls moisture away from the skin so it can be useful in reducing moisture related odour. It also has natural anti-bacterial qualities. Bamboo grows quickly and does not need pesticides to thrive, making it one of the more sustainable textile sources.
Come on down to the Mahara Place Market by the new library in Waikanae. 9.30am - Midday. Veges, Plants, Local Honey, Avo's, Crafts, Upcycled/Recycled, The Rawleigh's Man, Books and lots lots more. See you there :-)
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.
All drenched great lawn mowers Good lifestyle choice
1 x Suffolk Wiltshire cross ewe with twin Black ram lambs born July,
1 x Suffolk cross ewe hogget with one White Ram lamb born July
1 x Wiltshire ewe with TWIN ram lambs 1black 1white
1 x wiltshire dry ewe,
2 Romney wether hoggets both 1year … View moreAll drenched great lawn mowers Good lifestyle choice
1 x Suffolk Wiltshire cross ewe with twin Black ram lambs born July,
1 x Suffolk cross ewe hogget with one White Ram lamb born July
1 x Wiltshire ewe with TWIN ram lambs 1black 1white
1 x wiltshire dry ewe,
2 Romney wether hoggets both 1year old.
PM if interested thanks
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Anytime there's an outage, fault or water incident in your area you'll receive a text straight to your phone. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to know … View moreWant to be kept up to date with water outages and incidents in your area? Sign up to our new free text alert service now.
Anytime there's an outage, fault or water incident in your area you'll receive a text straight to your phone. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to know what's happening with your water services.
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As part of our regular training for our specialist teams, Police will be undertaking a training exercise in Kapiti on Friday 8 October.
The exercise will take place in Queen Elizabeth II Park between 9am and 3pm.
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will be supporting the training exercise … View moreAs part of our regular training for our specialist teams, Police will be undertaking a training exercise in Kapiti on Friday 8 October.
The exercise will take place in Queen Elizabeth II Park between 9am and 3pm.
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will be supporting the training exercise with an NH90 helicopter.
Our specialist teams undertake this type of tactical training regularly at various locations around New Zealand.
During the training exercise, there will be a visible police presence in the area of Queen Elizabeth II Park, including staff carrying firearms.
Members of the public in the area will also hear noise from the helicopter.
Police would like to reassure the public that there is no cause for alarm.
Police are grateful to the Park Ranger and RNZAF for their support and assistance.
We would also like to acknowledge that these types of training exercises could not happen without the support of our local communities, and we thank them for their assistance and cooperation.
My 2022 calendar is now available ($20) at Whispers Cafe or directly from me. It will also be available at the Ohau & Uniting Church Markets if or when the Covid situation allows. You can contact me by a PM or at 0210621235, <soleapknight@gmail.com>, or at home, (my address on request.)
Hi Neighbour,
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