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Although we are not sure where Flash comes from but we like the back story supplied by proud mum Kalista Campbell.
"Rumour has it Flash was found as a stray kitten at Wellington’s stadium. It explains why he hates any sort of commotion, but loves potato chips and fries."
Remember if … View moreAlthough we are not sure where Flash comes from but we like the back story supplied by proud mum Kalista Campbell.
"Rumour has it Flash was found as a stray kitten at Wellington’s stadium. It explains why he hates any sort of commotion, but loves potato chips and fries."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
Do you support reducing the speed limit between Ōtaki and Levin.
Locals are being asked to have their say on roading improvements and speed limits between Ōtaki and Levin.
Between 2016 and 2020, seven people lost their lives and 28 people were seriously injured on SH1 between Ōtaki and Levin.
… View moreDo you support reducing the speed limit between Ōtaki and Levin.
Locals are being asked to have their say on roading improvements and speed limits between Ōtaki and Levin.
Between 2016 and 2020, seven people lost their lives and 28 people were seriously injured on SH1 between Ōtaki and Levin.
Waka Kotahi is planning a combination of safety improvements to SH1, including painted wide centre lines, side and median barriers, three new turnaround locations and a new roundabout at the SH1/SH57 intersection. It is also asking for feedback on the speed limit.
Tell us what you think and if you do not want your comments used by Stuff, please put NFP.
What a gloomy, damp Thursday! Pop into our cosy rooms in Mahara Place this afternoon at around 1.00pm if you have been going stir-crazy at home, and listen to the group of musicians that has developed into good friends over the years they have been meeting - you'll never know quite what … View moreWhat a gloomy, damp Thursday! Pop into our cosy rooms in Mahara Place this afternoon at around 1.00pm if you have been going stir-crazy at home, and listen to the group of musicians that has developed into good friends over the years they have been meeting - you'll never know quite what they'll be playing, but sing along anyway !
And don't forget Susie's very valuable Defibrillator Demonstration on Friday 30th at 1030am - don't miss this - we have so many of these machines in Kapiti now and need as many people as possible to know what to do in an emergency -
Have a lovely day today - think of me splashing in mud puddles shortly at Wilf and Jan's Reikorangi Farm Park feeding my lovely friends there - THANK YOU JEREMY FROM MR CHIPPER FOR ALL THE MULCH TO BATTLE THE MUD!! XXX
Buy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
… View moreBuy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
Help us make a difference to the health of kiwi children.
Find your local Resene ColorShop
have a variety of garden materials ,cloche hoops,shade cloth,silver reflective plastic lining for seed house,long bamboo stakes(new) irrigation black piping & sprinkler nozzles, prices negotiable
just one item from a large collection of a variety of tools
large steel builders G clamp, used for concrete boxing, 1500mm long x100mm jaw width, used condition but plenty of life left
an old pair of hardwood dropsides from 50's/60's truck still in remarkable condition for age 240 mm wide x2450mm long x 25mm thick
made from sailmakers fabric so very durable " under new management" flag 900mm wide x 2200mm long, exellent used condition
2 large h/d pvc "Stella Artois" signs 600mm wide x 2m long,used but exellent condition
roll of h/d black polythene new condition, 6m wide x 22m long
now sold
Just a heads up for members to advise our rural property is now on the market so we will be concentrating on offering a lot of our accumulated STUFF for sale ( see the for sale section) For details of the property contact Jan Sparrow at Harcourts Levin or view on their website ref LE14835
The lack of respect shown to Waikanae residents regarding the closure of the recycling centre has reached new heights. Not only did they not bother to consult with the community before rushing it through, but the reasons given for the closure (and I use the term "reason" loosely) are … View moreThe lack of respect shown to Waikanae residents regarding the closure of the recycling centre has reached new heights. Not only did they not bother to consult with the community before rushing it through, but the reasons given for the closure (and I use the term "reason" loosely) are seriously flawed. According to KCDC, it is inequitable for Waikanae to have a recycling centre when residents of Paekakariki don't have one and Waikanae residents can drive to Paraparaumu, which does have a recycling centre. One could equally argue that it is inequitable that Waikanae (now) doesn't have a recycling centre when Paraparaumu and Otaki do have one.
Taking this reasoning further, Paekakariki residents should pay for their own seawall. They don't need a beach as there is a perfectly good beach at Paraparaumu that they can drive to. Nor does Paraparaumu need the Te Newhanga Comunity centre when there is a perfectly good, and recently refurbished, hall around the corner they can use. Or perhaps Waikanae residents should refuse to pay their share of the maintenance of the Aquatic Centre, the Paraparaumu Library and Marine Gardens. Actually, they dont need an Aquatic centre either when there is a perfectly good beach at the end of the road.
It may not be the only thing that is at the end of the road for council. One thing we do have in Waikanae is an over-representation at the polling booth (and they cant take that away from us). We get out and vote, and we have much better memories than most people think.
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