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838 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and picture by Louise Thomas.
"So cool to see a bellbird (Anthornis melanura), aka korimako, today. I can't remember the last one I saw - possibly around Christmas time, when I snapped one in red mistletoe at Mt Ruapehu. My daughter actually spotted this guy. "Mum, look, … View more
Words and picture by Louise Thomas.
"So cool to see a bellbird (Anthornis melanura), aka korimako, today. I can't remember the last one I saw - possibly around Christmas time, when I snapped one in red mistletoe at Mt Ruapehu. My daughter actually spotted this guy. "Mum, look, what's that bird that looks like an almost ripe avocado with a beak."

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837 days ago

REMINDER - THE WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR MARKET IS ON THIS SUNDAY

Gary from Waikanae

WHEN:- Sunday 14 August 10am - 1pm

WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
Waikanae Beach

Celebrate Winter coming to an end with a visit to the Waikanae Beach Indoor Market.

Great Community Market with highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality … View more
WHEN:- Sunday 14 August 10am - 1pm

WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
Waikanae Beach

Celebrate Winter coming to an end with a visit to the Waikanae Beach Indoor Market.

Great Community Market with highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:

- Plants, Flowers and Seedlings
- Award-winning local Olive Oil
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Jaylon's Bakery - Yummy Bakery Biscuits and Loaves, including Keto and Gluten-Free options
- Tui and Co - original screen printed aprons and baby t-shirts, water colour cards, scrunchies and hand made toys.
- Designer Ladies Clothing
- Funky Sox
- Wood Craft
- Pottery
- Mozaic Garden Art
- Jewellery
- Scented Candles and Natural Skincare
- A wide variety of Homewares
- Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags and face masks
- Junk For Joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and handmade items including furniture
- Much much more.

Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift and enjoy chatting to the friendly stallholders.

Invite a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great community event. Support local!

Please don't forget your mask unless you have an exemption.

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837 days ago

Lovely cat looking for a loving new home.

Andrea from Paraparaumu

Please get in touch with Melissa on 021 451 175 (either text or call) with any questions or if you might want to meet Holly. Thank you!

Free

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838 days ago

Free double bed

Andrew and Jos from Waikanae Beach

Free double bed
Been closed up in a room. Needs a good airing out.
Pick up Waikanae Beach

Free

840 days ago

Write Your Story

Information from Coast Access Radio 104.7FM

Make sure you listen to Angela and Bill Robertson read from Angela's books, here on C.A.R. This week's book reading features subject Wiremu (Bill) Kura, B.1950, who did a 15 month tour of Vietnam as a 19 year old...Hear more about his story, as read by Bill, this Sunday 14th August at … View moreMake sure you listen to Angela and Bill Robertson read from Angela's books, here on C.A.R. This week's book reading features subject Wiremu (Bill) Kura, B.1950, who did a 15 month tour of Vietnam as a 19 year old...Hear more about his story, as read by Bill, this Sunday 14th August at 6pm, repeated Wednesday 17th at 3pm....AND if you'd like to write your OWN story......meet Dr Angela Robertson in person and have her guidance and support!

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838 days ago

Love your compost? Pimp it up to win great prizes for your garden!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

To celebrate National Gardening Week (October 17-25), Yates have partnered with NZ Gardener to give away some fantastic prizes to some of the most inspirational compost builders in the country. Show us your compost setup, whether it’s tiny or huge, and the best looking compost … View more
Dear neighbours,

To celebrate National Gardening Week (October 17-25), Yates have partnered with NZ Gardener to give away some fantastic prizes to some of the most inspirational compost builders in the country. Show us your compost setup, whether it’s tiny or huge, and the best looking compost wins 1 of 9 Compost Kits (RRP $319 each).

So email through your best tip for successful compost and one photo of your composting setup to loveyourgarden@yates.co.nz by August 26, 2022 to be in to win.

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838 days ago

Companion Walking Service

Information from Coast Access Radio 104.7FM

Could you be interested in volunteering for Age Concern, Kapiti as a companion-walker? Julie from Age Concern, Kapiti is the coordinator for the newly-formed, "Companion Walking Service", and she popped into the studio to have a chat with Tanya for "Health Happenings", airing … View moreCould you be interested in volunteering for Age Concern, Kapiti as a companion-walker? Julie from Age Concern, Kapiti is the coordinator for the newly-formed, "Companion Walking Service", and she popped into the studio to have a chat with Tanya for "Health Happenings", airing at 12noon on Saturday 13th August (show repeats 8pm Tuesday 16th August on 104.7FM).
The podcast will be available on our website from Saturday morning.

volunteerkapiti.org.nz...

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838 days ago

Margôt Unlimited

Information from Coast Access Radio 104.7FM

Our "Conversations" programme at 9am this Saturday on 104.7FM features Margôt de Cotesworth from "Margôt Unlimited" - who specialises in RTT - Find out more by tuning in this Saturday (repeats the following Wednesday - 17th August, @ 7pm), and will be available as a podcast … View moreOur "Conversations" programme at 9am this Saturday on 104.7FM features Margôt de Cotesworth from "Margôt Unlimited" - who specialises in RTT - Find out more by tuning in this Saturday (repeats the following Wednesday - 17th August, @ 7pm), and will be available as a podcast from this Saturday morning from our website. If you are looking for a new way of living, therapy, a transformation, you owe it to yourself to listen in!

margotunlimited.com...

838 days ago

CLOSING TODAY - Enrolments for local elections 2022

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Think you’re registered to vote or need to update your details? It's time to check! Nearly 18? It's time to enrol! Enrolments for Local Elections 2022 close TODAY and if you turn 18 before 8 October, you can pre-enrol too.

Enrolling is easy online at www.vote.nz... or call 0800 36 76… View more
Think you’re registered to vote or need to update your details? It's time to check! Nearly 18? It's time to enrol! Enrolments for Local Elections 2022 close TODAY and if you turn 18 before 8 October, you can pre-enrol too.

Enrolling is easy online at www.vote.nz... or call 0800 36 76 56.

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838 days ago

Ombre bedside drawers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kapiti

Use Resene Colorwood stain and colour to easily refresh a dated bedside drawer unit.

Find out how to create your own.

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838 days ago

Your whole retirement is our consideration

With the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.

That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in … View more
With the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.

That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in apartments and townhouses, assisted living in serviced apartments, resthome care and, in most villages, hospital and specialist dementia care.

We offer a higher ratio of care in our villages so that if your needs change, you have priority access to our care centres.
Find out more

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839 days ago

Garage Sale Donations wanted

Bill Moffatt from Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club -1

The Kapiti Pakeke Lions club are holding a garage sale in the near future. Do you have any clean suitable goods that you want to give to a charity? We collect.! Small or large lots accepted.
Contact Barry on Tel (04) 904 0568 or Peter on (04)904 2699
www.kapitipakekelions.org.nz.......

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843 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Button

Reporter Community News

Meet Button.

"Hey, I'm Button. I am a very handsome and lovable boy. I am a huge love bug and absolutely adore everyone that I meet. I would love to go to my new home where there is someone around for most parts of the day as I thrive on companionship and don't really like being by … View more
Meet Button.

"Hey, I'm Button. I am a very handsome and lovable boy. I am a huge love bug and absolutely adore everyone that I meet. I would love to go to my new home where there is someone around for most parts of the day as I thrive on companionship and don't really like being by myself. I love playing with my toys and chasing them around my room. I would be okay going to a home with young children as they will be able to play with me, but they should know when to give me time and space to myself when I need it, and of course to be respectful of me. I would also be okay going to a home with another cat as I also really love feline companionship just as much as my humans. I would also be okay going to a home that has a calm and cat friendly dog. I do have a medical waiver that my new family will need to be made aware of but we can chat about this when you meet me."

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839 days ago

Funding Workshops

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

We know navigating the many funds, grants and subsidies for community organisations can be tough, as they have slightly different eligibility criteria and ways of applying.

Our community funding workshops in Ōtaki on 1 September and Paraparaumu on 12 September will help you with the process … View more
We know navigating the many funds, grants and subsidies for community organisations can be tough, as they have slightly different eligibility criteria and ways of applying.

Our community funding workshops in Ōtaki on 1 September and Paraparaumu on 12 September will help you with the process and give you a chance to learn about the different funds available.

Make sure you register, because spots are limited – www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

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