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Melamine shelving, Pine shelving, Customwood shelving, lots of pine strip.
The lot for $50
Phone Steve 027 459-8755
We are moving house & have a King Single Bed - BRAND NEW, never slept in!
New price is $499. $250 ono
Phone: 027 459-8755
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.
Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.
Get … View moreNow you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.
Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.
Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy instructions.
MenzShed Kapiti has two re-upholstered, oak chairs for sale. Can sell them separately or as a pair. Get back to me with any offer.
MenzShed Kapiti has a used magnifier with a lamp available for sale. It could be useful for working on small items such as mechanical watches and I'm sure I've seen lamps like this in jewellers' shops. Could also be useful to someone with visual impairment for reading.
Please reply… View moreMenzShed Kapiti has a used magnifier with a lamp available for sale. It could be useful for working on small items such as mechanical watches and I'm sure I've seen lamps like this in jewellers' shops. Could also be useful to someone with visual impairment for reading.
Please reply to me with any offers?
We are looking for holiday accommodation in either the Taranaki or Hawkes Bay Region for us, our adult daughter and small dog. December 24th to 28th or 29th. Can any one out there help. I know we have left it late. Cheers Donna Phone 021 08319655
Alan Tristram says: “Almost everyone we talk to wants Jacinda to get into first gear right now to build more homes for workers and families — and at the same time to end rampant house price inflation.
‘It’s time to be kind to the mass of ordinary people — and give the rack-renters and … View moreAlan Tristram says: “Almost everyone we talk to wants Jacinda to get into first gear right now to build more homes for workers and families — and at the same time to end rampant house price inflation.
‘It’s time to be kind to the mass of ordinary people — and give the rack-renters and profiteers a hefty kick in the wallet.’ he says.
“As commentators say, ‘this is your Achilles heel.’ bit.ly...
Kia ora, as part of the development of the draft Long-term Plan 2021—41 we want to know what matters most to you.
This weeks question is: What matters most as we plan for our district's future?
As a community, we need to decide how we preserve the things we love most about our district … View moreKia ora, as part of the development of the draft Long-term Plan 2021—41 we want to know what matters most to you.
This weeks question is: What matters most as we plan for our district's future?
As a community, we need to decide how we preserve the things we love most about our district while investing in what best serves the needs of our people, now and in the future. There are a number of ways to have your say: online at whatmattersmost.kapiticoast.govt.nz, visit your local library or Council service centre or come and see us at a pop-up event.
o Wed 25 Nov: Ōtaki Library, 9:30am-12:30pm o Sat 28 Nov: Waikanae Community Market, 8am to 12noon
o Wed 2 Dec: Paekākāriki Library, 2pm-4pm
o Sat 5 Dec: Ōtaki Yard Market, 8am to 12noon
I have broken up my patio and need to get rid of the concrete free to anyone that comes to pick it up.
From a young age, Oriwa Hakaraia knew she wanted to tell Māori stories.
Hakaraia, 17, of Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Kapumanawawhiti, spent much of her childhood on set, watching her mother, producer and director Libby Hakaraia, at work, seeing ideas unfold and come to life on screen.
It wasn’t … View moreFrom a young age, Oriwa Hakaraia knew she wanted to tell Māori stories.
Hakaraia, 17, of Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Kapumanawawhiti, spent much of her childhood on set, watching her mother, producer and director Libby Hakaraia, at work, seeing ideas unfold and come to life on screen.
It wasn’t until she created her own film at age 13 that “it really took off” for the Ōtaki teen.
Māori art and film is fostered and celebrated in Ōtaki at Māoriland. Founded by Hakaraia’s mum in 2014 as an annual film festival, Māoriland has since grown to become a hub for indigenous creators from around the country.
Hakaraia, who is Year 12 at Te Kura-ā-Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano in Ōtaki, recently won the innovation award at the GirlBoss Awards for her work with Ngā Pakiaka, Māoriland's collective of rangatahi filmmakers.
Our Great Kiwi Summer campaign is all about coming together and enjoying the wonderful things New Zealand has to offer.
Take part in the Summer Survey and be in to win one of 10 Matahiwi prize packs (RRP$300).
And the ME Time Summer Scrapbook has some of our favourite recipes, cocktails and … View moreOur Great Kiwi Summer campaign is all about coming together and enjoying the wonderful things New Zealand has to offer.
Take part in the Summer Survey and be in to win one of 10 Matahiwi prize packs (RRP$300).
And the ME Time Summer Scrapbook has some of our favourite recipes, cocktails and activities – have a browse or take part by sharing one of your summer treats.
We are still in watering restriction level 1: routine odds/evens garden watering.
There is enough water available for residents based on current demand, BUT we need to look after our precious wai so we have enough to last all summer.
Hot, dry weather + increased demand = levels changing quickly. … View moreWe are still in watering restriction level 1: routine odds/evens garden watering.
There is enough water available for residents based on current demand, BUT we need to look after our precious wai so we have enough to last all summer.
Hot, dry weather + increased demand = levels changing quickly.
Remember to:
- add mulch to the garden ✅
- water on the odd/even days within the specified times 💧
Know the garden watering restrictions in your area 🌺🌻
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