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Up your potted plants game with this easy recycling project finished in Resene.
Find out how to create your own.
Unlike the lockdown in 2020, it appears that houses are still selling and the property market is still active.
Would you buy or sell your house in the current climate?
For the last 120 years, the Compassion Soup Kitchen has served hot meals to people doing it tough with no questions asked. Because of the generosity of Wellingtonians like you, no one has ever been turned away due to a lack of food.
Today, our meal service is needed more than ever! We hit record… View moreFor the last 120 years, the Compassion Soup Kitchen has served hot meals to people doing it tough with no questions asked. Because of the generosity of Wellingtonians like you, no one has ever been turned away due to a lack of food.
Today, our meal service is needed more than ever! We hit record numbers during Level 4 Lockdown serving 230 meals a day, 7 days a week. Can you help us continue to feed those that need it most?
Donate to our annual appeal today and provide a nutritious meal for people living on the margins.
Donate now via soupkitchen.org.nz/donate/donate-money.
I'm sorry to be such an appalling bore, having already warned you of the
inefficiency of our health minders, but you really should know what a total balls the local DHB has made of the covid vaccination rollout.
I have just copied this from the Stuff website - "Covid-19 NZ: New … View moreI'm sorry to be such an appalling bore, having already warned you of the
inefficiency of our health minders, but you really should know what a total balls the local DHB has made of the covid vaccination rollout.
I have just copied this from the Stuff website - "Covid-19 NZ: New Zealand's vaccine rollout explained in 11 charts" By Henry Cooke and Kate Newton. 19:02, Sep 01 2021.
"Just 667,000 people in group 3 have had a single dose or more, while 470,000 have had both doses. Given we know that there are 750,000 or so people aged over 65+, we can be certain many of these vulnerable people aren’t protected.
...........it is striking that group 4 – healthy people with no existing conditions under 65 – have now overtaken group 3, with 1m of them having had a first dose, and 242,000 having a second.
This likely has something to do with the booking system. Many people in group 3 will have booked their vaccines well-before the “big" rollout got started, and with it the huge mass vaccination centres and doses at GPs. They might not have been able to find an appointment until late-September or October, while those in group 4 booking in recent weeks could often find a slot."
My wife (aged 73 and with COPD) had a booking for her second shot the day after we went into the recent lockdown. It didn't happen. Given that the clinic was doing 400 or so shots per day, her midday appointment would have put her at about number 200 on their waitlist. Instead, she received a phone message rescheduling her to an appointment 3 weeks later. That put her some 4200 places down the waitlist for that clinic. She's still waiting.
It doesn't much matter - we're all going to die anyway. But it is bloody annoying.
Did you know you can watch our Council meetings on Youtube?
Tune in at 1.30pm to watch the livestream of today’s Extraordinary Council meeting. The agenda includes the change to the Council calendar of meetings during the COVID-19 response.
You can also view any past meetings on our YouTube … View moreDid you know you can watch our Council meetings on Youtube?
Tune in at 1.30pm to watch the livestream of today’s Extraordinary Council meeting. The agenda includes the change to the Council calendar of meetings during the COVID-19 response.
You can also view any past meetings on our YouTube channel, including this morning’s Strategy & Operations Committee meeting where councillors discussed:
🐝 Submissions and high-level analysis for the draft Keeping of Animals, Bees and Poultry Bylaw 2021
📈 Fourth quarter activity report
🏦 Finance Report as at 30 June 2021
👫 Residents' Opinion Survey Annual Results 2020/21
🏦 Contracts under Delegated Authority.
Click on the links below to see todays meeting and past meetings...
Looking for a semi rural property to shoot rabbits on in exchange for a box of beers every now and again. (I will use a high powered air rifle with a silencer). I'm a careful shooter and won't visit until level 2, cheers Cam.
Kia ora Kāpiti,
What has been some good news in your neighbourhood that's happened during the lockdown?
Kia ora neighbours, we're getting a lot of stories about Covid-19 saturating our newsfeed and the media as of late and we're keen on helping put a damper on that. We'd … View moreKia ora Kāpiti,
What has been some good news in your neighbourhood that's happened during the lockdown?
Kia ora neighbours, we're getting a lot of stories about Covid-19 saturating our newsfeed and the media as of late and we're keen on helping put a damper on that. We'd love for you to tell us some of the more light-hearted stories that you think deserve a shoutout.
Maybe it's a community hero that's been helping out those that are self-isolating, something you discovered while out exercising in your bubble, or something you're doing to help pass the time.
Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the Kāpiti Observer.
All going well, we should soon be able to get takeaways delivered.
What are you looking forward to fish and chips, pizza or maybe something from your favourite Indian or Chinese takeaway?
Tell us what you have been missing most?
If you are a takeaway or a restaurant how are you going to operate … View moreAll going well, we should soon be able to get takeaways delivered.
What are you looking forward to fish and chips, pizza or maybe something from your favourite Indian or Chinese takeaway?
Tell us what you have been missing most?
If you are a takeaway or a restaurant how are you going to operate under Level Three?
If you do not what want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.
Did you know 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For … View moreDid you know 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to come together to share ways to boost mental health and well-being. For example, you could host an online catch up or quiz, call a neighbour who lives alone, challenge your family and friends to try a new hobby or move your body more to improve your own well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for free support from a trained counsellor.
Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re looking out for your well-being and helping others with theirs this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
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We are delighted that we can once again supply paint and decorating accessories to you from Resene ColorShops.
For those in Level 3 areas, you can order online at shop.resene.co.nz, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. See www.resene.co.nz/colorshops for your local Resene ColorShop … View moreWe are delighted that we can once again supply paint and decorating accessories to you from Resene ColorShops.
For those in Level 3 areas, you can order online at shop.resene.co.nz, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. See www.resene.co.nz/colorshops for your local Resene ColorShop details. You can choose to click and collect or get your order delivered by contactless delivery. Resene ColorShops in Level 3 areas will be open their normal hours, except for Naenae (closed) and Gore (reduced hours 9am-3pm).
For those in Level 4 areas (Auckland/Northland), you can order paint and decorating supplies online at shop.resene.co.nz or email colorshoponline@resene.co.nz and we can arrange contactless delivery of your order to you. Please allow extra time for delivery as the products will be coming from a Level 3 area. Resene ColorShops in Level 4 areas will remain closed until we reach Level 3.
If you are working on a project or planning a project, our staff are here to help you. You can Ask a Tech Expert free online anytime, Ask a Colour Expert free online anytime, request a free virtual colour consultation or call 0800 737 363 (during normal working hours). We look forward to helping you.
We appreciate your support and hope everyone stays safe.
Hi Neighbourly folk, this lovely story about a cat named Moose reminds us important pets are in lockdown. Moose is a SPCA rescue cat.
Ho is your pet coping in lockdown and feel free to post a picture.
“I wanted to give an update on how “Clarence”—now named Moose— is settling in. He’s … View moreHi Neighbourly folk, this lovely story about a cat named Moose reminds us important pets are in lockdown. Moose is a SPCA rescue cat.
Ho is your pet coping in lockdown and feel free to post a picture.
“I wanted to give an update on how “Clarence”—now named Moose— is settling in. He’s such a relaxed cat! He’s become very attached to our 14m old lab/collie mix and they play together really well! We had hoped they would get along, as he had been fostered with a dog, but it’s been great to see them bond so quickly. Moose has also bonded strongly with my partner and I, falling asleep on us while we work and my partner even moves his little bed onto his desk while he’s in meetings working from home. Hope you guys enjoy some photos.”
Since May of this year, we have noticed that all attempts at community representation have been denied, or ignored. Feedback to the long term plan was ignored, the petition to retain the Waikanae recycling centre was ignored, and numerous attempts to serve a notice of motion at council have been … View moreSince May of this year, we have noticed that all attempts at community representation have been denied, or ignored. Feedback to the long term plan was ignored, the petition to retain the Waikanae recycling centre was ignored, and numerous attempts to serve a notice of motion at council have been rejected. We lost our recycling facility in Waikanae, and now we are about to lose our community boards and the Waikanae ward.
Now according to the Local Government Act, (2002) there are some fairly stringent requirements which must be observed in relation to any withdrawal of service. In accordance with section 93E of the act, it should give the details of the proposed decision, the reasons for this decision, an analysis of options and any potential conflict of interest which may arise. Clearly, these comprehensive requirements were not met. We were given the most implausible reasons for the loss of the recycling centre. Briefings on the proposed loss of community boards etc were held in secret. Why the haste and lack of transparency, I wonder?
Several possibilities arise here. First off is the $5 million shortfall in the Gateway project. In their haste to grab some free government money council appears to have overlooked that they have to find another 5 million of ratepayers money. Imagine the embarrassment of the Chief Executive if the council ends up insolvent? They are desperate to cut spending anywhere they can. If this means doing away with democratic representation, then so be it. It raises the possibility of more cuts in service to come. Something we should watch for.
Second on my list is the corporate expansion this council is undertaking. How many people are aware, I wonder, that, in addition to their flash new offices in Ivor Trask Place, they have also taken over the entire top floor of the new Takiri building in Rimu Rd. That's a big rent bill. What are these people doing in their flash new Takiri Offices? We will probably never know. Certainly there does not appear to be any significant community project being undertaken, quite the reverse. Other observations have reinforced my view that this is a very inward looking council. They spend an inordinate amount of time on minutiae, dealing with their own internal processes and their status. In recent months they have lost the confidence of their electorate. There appears to be little concern given to the welfare of Kapiti residents. They will not step up regarding the housing crisis, the food bank is still struggling to find a place to operate and Waikanae is still making do with a makeshift library. This lack of concern could be a fatal mistake. First rule of local government is that one should always take the community with you in any initiative. Anyone got any other interesting theories about why the council is behaving so badly?
Seems that my post on Despicable Them as been corrupted. When I click on the "view all replies", I get Stephen Brunton's disabled profile. Anyone know how to fix this?
On Thursday 25 August, during level four lockdown. KCDC intends to hold a council meeting. At this meeting they are voting to do away with the Waikanae Community board and the Waikanae Ward and combine Paraparaumu and Waikanae into one big ward. Its Gerrymandering at its best, and guess what … View moreOn Thursday 25 August, during level four lockdown. KCDC intends to hold a council meeting. At this meeting they are voting to do away with the Waikanae Community board and the Waikanae Ward and combine Paraparaumu and Waikanae into one big ward. Its Gerrymandering at its best, and guess what folks, they 're doing it all by zoom.
Parliament is not sitting during level four, but of course KCDC is so special they can hold a meeting. So they are going to vote on doing away with the local government services for a town where over half the people are aged over 60 and it is estimated that a large proportion of these residents either don't have zoom or don't know how to use it Still others may not be comfortable using zoom in a formal meeting setting. This is about as inequitable as it gets.
If they had an ounce of integrity they would cancel this meeting. They are well aware of the inequity. As the Chief Executive sneered during the June 24 meeting regarding a councilor joining the meeting via zoom: "if he hasn't got the technology, he cant participate".
Holding the meeting via zoom seriously restricts the ability of Waikanae residents to participate in important decisions about their local government representation. I urge everyone to email their ward and district wide Councillors and express your disapproval of this action. Email the Mayor too. I really think they have gone too far this time.
I suspect this will lead to yet another complaint to the ombudsman about this council and this time we will consider a request for a full review of council activities. This council is not fit to govern.
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