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KAPITI CONCERT ORCHESTRA performs on May 15th.
One more week for earlybird tickets at $25 then May 8th tickets $30. Students $10 at all times. Go to eventfinda to book at www.eventfinda.co.nz...... or to Coastlands service desk for tickets.
A company run by a 16-year-old which has brought high-speed internet access to hundreds of households in the Hutt Valley that have been “forgotten" by the big telcos is expanding its services to other parts of the country in a bid to help more residents in isolated areas get connected.
Alex … View moreA company run by a 16-year-old which has brought high-speed internet access to hundreds of households in the Hutt Valley that have been “forgotten" by the big telcos is expanding its services to other parts of the country in a bid to help more residents in isolated areas get connected.
Alex Stewart came up with the idea for his business, WombatNET, when he was 13 and staying at the remote settlement of Turakina Beach, near Whanganui. Older people would often ask the tech-savvy teenager for help with their digital devices, and he soon realised how many people in the area were grappling with the same problem – unreliable and slow internet access.
After doing some research, he discovered that while it was relatively straightforward to connect properties to the fixed wireless broadband network using radio waves transmitted by towers, large internet providers often seemed reluctant to do so because it could be more expensive than using cables. So Stewart decided to meet the need himself.
In early 2020, WombatNET put up its first tower on private land just outside Upper Hutt. Since then, the company has built another 10 around Mangaroa and Whitemans Valley.
With demand for the service growing quickly through online and social media marketing and word of mouth, and as more people began to work from home amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Stewart was struggling to juggle running a start-up with his school work.
From August: Osage County to Joyful and Triumphant, Circa Theatre has a rich history of celebrating family. With rich insight, brilliant humour and a whole lot of heart, Andrew Bovell - the writer of When the Rain Stops Falling and Lantana - paints a vivid portrait of home: the expectations that … View moreFrom August: Osage County to Joyful and Triumphant, Circa Theatre has a rich history of celebrating family. With rich insight, brilliant humour and a whole lot of heart, Andrew Bovell - the writer of When the Rain Stops Falling and Lantana - paints a vivid portrait of home: the expectations that trap us and the love that keeps us coming back.
Co-produced with The Court Theatre, Things I Know to be True has just finished a record-breaking sold-out season in Christchurch receiving standing ovations and Circa Theatre is proud to present this “intricate, inventive study of family life” as part of its 45th anniversary celebrations. Tickets selling fast!
‘A thing of beauty, exquisitely observed. An absolute gem.’★★★★★ — The Daily Telegraph
Hello Kapiti Community
Our shared kids rackets are in some need of repairs and replacement. If you have a badminton racket that is no longer being used and would like to give it a new life by donating it to Waikanae Junior Badminton Club we would be grateful and happy to receive. The donated … View moreHello Kapiti Community
Our shared kids rackets are in some need of repairs and replacement. If you have a badminton racket that is no longer being used and would like to give it a new life by donating it to Waikanae Junior Badminton Club we would be grateful and happy to receive. The donated racket will be used by kids who are wanting to try this fun sport but do not yet have a racket of their own, working condition rackets from anyone willing to help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me or alternatively the rackets can be dropped of to Waikanae Memorial Hall on any Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm. Thank you for your support
Junior kids coach.
Serge 021187712
Hello Kapiti Community
Waikanae Junior Badminton Club is starting this coming Tuesday night 4th of May at Waikanae Memorial Hall from 6.00pm-7.30pm.
This is for 7 to 14+ year old children , previous badminton experience is not needed and rackets are available for kids to try out the sport. Cost … View moreHello Kapiti Community
Waikanae Junior Badminton Club is starting this coming Tuesday night 4th of May at Waikanae Memorial Hall from 6.00pm-7.30pm.
This is for 7 to 14+ year old children , previous badminton experience is not needed and rackets are available for kids to try out the sport. Cost is $5 per night with First night being free and total cost caped to $65 . Junior season runs for two school terms every Tuesday.
Hope to see you there.
Junior kids coach.
Serge 0211877122
Cute dresser - great for Bach. Not in perfect condition but looks good.
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Jane Stephens from Whitby will be running a workshop at the St John Ambulance Rms, 25 Tawa Street Wanganui 2pm until approx 4pm or a bit later on 9th May.
Jane will guide us through the process of attuning ourselves to bring forward the inspiration and guidance that will enable us to transfer these… View moreJane Stephens from Whitby will be running a workshop at the St John Ambulance Rms, 25 Tawa Street Wanganui 2pm until approx 4pm or a bit later on 9th May.
Jane will guide us through the process of attuning ourselves to bring forward the inspiration and guidance that will enable us to transfer these energies into physical artworks.
Everyone is most welcome, no art experience needed. Materials are provided. Cuppa as well.
Cost $20 for members of our three centres and $25 for nonmembers.
Contact Carol 027 697 6308 if you would like to attend. We need an idea of numbers so Jane can supply the art materials.
Jane Stephens from Whitby will be running a workshop at the St John Ambulance Rms, 25 Tawa Street Wanganui 2pm until approx 4pm or a bit later on 9th May.
Jane will guide us through the process of attuning ourselves to bring forward the inspiration and guidance that will enable us to transfer these… View moreJane Stephens from Whitby will be running a workshop at the St John Ambulance Rms, 25 Tawa Street Wanganui 2pm until approx 4pm or a bit later on 9th May.
Jane will guide us through the process of attuning ourselves to bring forward the inspiration and guidance that will enable us to transfer these energies into physical artworks.
Everyone is most welcome, no art experience needed. Materials are provided. Cuppa as well.
Cost $20 for members of our three centres and $25 for nonmembers.
Contact Carol 027 697 6308 if you would like to attend. We need an idea of numbers so Jane can supply the art materials. See Less
Feilding Spiritual & Awareness Centre meeting this Sunday 2nd May at 10.30am, Little Theatre 21 Stafford St, Feilding.
William Ward from Wanganui is our guest medium this week. William is an excellent spirit channel and will be bringing through clairvoyant messages with the assistance of his … View moreFeilding Spiritual & Awareness Centre meeting this Sunday 2nd May at 10.30am, Little Theatre 21 Stafford St, Feilding.
William Ward from Wanganui is our guest medium this week. William is an excellent spirit channel and will be bringing through clairvoyant messages with the assistance of his Spirit Guides as well as giving a channelled spiritual address. Come along and enjoy some beautiful healing energies as you sit within our Healing circle. We have a weekly $1 raffle and a cuppa. Koha welcomed. Everyone welcome. Enquiries contact Valerie 029-902-9555 or Carol 0276976308
Hello neighbours Im on the scrounge for some small amounts of diifferent coloured wool pieces mainly bright colours it is to knit a few small flowers, any help would be really appreciated .
Wellington’s streets just got a whole lot brighter with two special buses adorned with drawings from local kids.
Before hitting the capital’s bus routes, the Metlink double-deckers sporting vibrant custom-made vinyl wraps, were unveiled to the designers Ellie Beaumont✓, 11, of Kāpiti and … View moreWellington’s streets just got a whole lot brighter with two special buses adorned with drawings from local kids.
Before hitting the capital’s bus routes, the Metlink double-deckers sporting vibrant custom-made vinyl wraps, were unveiled to the designers Ellie Beaumont✓, 11, of Kāpiti and Bill Kelly✓, 8, of Wellington on Saturday.
Ellie’s design features famous scenes and landmarks from around Wellington including the Beehive, Matariki - the southern right whale, and Michel Tuffery’s✓ Nga Kina waterfront sculpture.
“I really hope that when people see my bus driving around Wellington it will make them happy, especially the bus passengers,” she said.
Chemist Warehouse NZ is recalling specific batches of Bondi Protein Co brand Vegan Protein Bar (Chocolate flavour and Salted Caramel flavour) due to incorrect labelling about the presence of an allergen (peanut).
People with a peanut allergy should not consume these products.
If you are not… View moreChemist Warehouse NZ is recalling specific batches of Bondi Protein Co brand Vegan Protein Bar (Chocolate flavour and Salted Caramel flavour) due to incorrect labelling about the presence of an allergen (peanut).
People with a peanut allergy should not consume these products.
If you are not allergic to peanuts this recall does not affect you.
Read More: www.mpi.govt.nz...
This wooden box with lid (measurements in photo) plus a palette (800mm by 1200mm) were used for the delivery of greenhouse glass panels. We have no further use for them. Free to anyone who wants to come round and pick them up from North Waikanae.
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