60 days ago

The Sun's in our Court 23.09.24

Murray from Paraparaumu

The vernal (spring) equinox (equal night) occurred at 12.43 this morning when the sun crossed the equator into our hemisphere. It’s the time when day and night are of approximately equal length. It also means sunrise was due east and sunset will be due west.

Kāpiti’s spring was particularly early this year with most of the springing being done in August, largely due to mild night temperatures, but has turned out slightly cooler than average and much wetter.

The painting below, Spring, is by Botticelli and is one of the most famous in western art. I doubt you’ll find these goings-on in Waikanae Park though.

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1 minute ago

TOMORROW'S THE DAY

Annette from Waikanae

WHAT: Amazing Garage Sale

WHERE: St Luke’s Church. On the corner Pehi Kupa and Elizabeth Streets Waikanae (over the railway line).

WHEN: Saturday 23 November 8.30am - 12 Noon

WHAT: Huge variety of goodies including treasures suitable for Christmas presents, decorations, themed linen, tableware, books, toys, clothes, plants, kitchen things, china, white elephant and much more.

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6 hours ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 81.7% Yes
    81.7% Complete
  • 17% No
    17% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
224 votes
5 hours ago

Moe mai rā, Nicholas.

Justin Wong Reporter from The Post

We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.

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