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This week we again feature Louise Thomas. What do you think the secret is to taking to good bird pictures?
"I've been teaching myself bird photography for a couple of years now. I usually try to zoom right in on the subject and move around so that I can get rid of any distracting twigs … View moreThis week we again feature Louise Thomas. What do you think the secret is to taking to good bird pictures?
"I've been teaching myself bird photography for a couple of years now. I usually try to zoom right in on the subject and move around so that I can get rid of any distracting twigs or leaves that might cover the subject or create unwanted shadows. Lately I've been thinking sometimes it's good to put a bit of habitat in, especially when it has such beautiful colours as this winter tree just starting to bud up. Kererū/ wood pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), rocking those golden browns and forest greens."
Kathy Berg supplied this lovely picture of Rango. What do you think he is thinking?
"Rango lives in Wadestown and is between two and three years old. This is Rango looking at the painting of the two dogs on the wall."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View moreKathy Berg supplied this lovely picture of Rango. What do you think he is thinking?
"Rango lives in Wadestown and is between two and three years old. This is Rango looking at the painting of the two dogs on the wall."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
Find up-to-date information on Kāpiti Coast District Council services and local rules at the current COVID-19 alert level at Services at each alert level, and sign up for our free mobile app - Antenno for alerts and information.
We’re open for urgent help – call our contact centre on 0800 … View moreFind up-to-date information on Kāpiti Coast District Council services and local rules at the current COVID-19 alert level at Services at each alert level, and sign up for our free mobile app - Antenno for alerts and information.
We’re open for urgent help – call our contact centre on 0800 486 486 (or 111 if it’s an emergency). For non-urgent matters, email kapiti.council@kapiticoast.govt.nz or contact us using the Antenno app. Note that our response times may be a little slower than usual for non-urgent matters.
Here is a picture to cheer you up.
"Leela, our 4 month old deaf SPCA rescue kitty. Living in Hataitai with Jordan and Glenna Lee, Leela loves greeting visitors and watching everyone walk past her window."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View moreHere is a picture to cheer you up.
"Leela, our 4 month old deaf SPCA rescue kitty. Living in Hataitai with Jordan and Glenna Lee, Leela loves greeting visitors and watching everyone walk past her window."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
Hi everyone, I hope you're all coping with this sudden screeching on of brakes in our lives!
Kāpiti Coast District Council has been racing to accumulate information about what is available and so far they have confirmed that
Kapiti Foodbank is open normal hours, 10am - 12pm, Monday to Friday,… View moreHi everyone, I hope you're all coping with this sudden screeching on of brakes in our lives!
Kāpiti Coast District Council has been racing to accumulate information about what is available and so far they have confirmed that
Kapiti Foodbank is open normal hours, 10am - 12pm, Monday to Friday, pickups only, 04 298 1907)
Ōtaki Foodbank is open 9am - 12pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 06 364 0051)
St Vinnie’s is open
Salvation Army open for social service and basic food needs 04-297 1436
Atiawa ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust says to call 0800 149 566 if you or your whānau need someone to kōrero with)
Waikanae Beach Four Square are offering delivery of groceries for elderly and those with special health conditions/circumstances in Waikanae (aren't they awesome?!)
The Pantry – located in Omahi Street, Waikanae is open and operating under Alert Level 4 requirements and can provide full pre-cooked meals.
Citizens Advice Bureau can't operate face to face at level 4 but our 0800 367 222 should be up and running shortly. If you ring 04 298 4944 you might even get me. Hopefully I'll be able to help!
Kāpiti Women's Refuge - 04 297 2595
Self Isolation Support - Kāpiti (SISK) is running limited physical support services for people in Alert Level Four. If you or someone you know is desperately in need, please get in touch with them - email kapitiselfisolation@gmail.com or text 020 402 86267.
If you find this a really stressful time, remember you can text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor
Or even better, Zoom into an online class! Te Ara Korowai is switching to online classes from next week and say that if you need some social interaction and to learn something new, join one of their Zoom wellbeing and creativity classes - including Art, Creative Writing and Meditation. They’re also doing daily welfare checks, if you need support, please reach out –- www.facebook.com......
Always be your normal lovely cheerful selves, appreciate the essential workers and cross your fingers this blows over quickly -
I love the way the eyes of the lovely workers at our supermarkets crinkle when they smile behind their masks - make sure you crinkle back 😁😁😁
Urgently needed. Single person or couple for unfurnished double room (with single wardrobe).
Warm, dry home. On street parking. Separate toilet, shower and bath. Established home, with small garden. Smokers ok. No pets. For more information please contact me via Neighbourly or Facebook Messenger
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is reminding dog owners to stay in their bubble and keep their dog on a lead.
"Remember to keep your dog on a lead at all times (including in normally off-lead areas) when out for a walk at Alert Level 4 – this helps reduce the chance of dog scuffles and … View moreThe Kāpiti Coast District Council is reminding dog owners to stay in their bubble and keep their dog on a lead.
"Remember to keep your dog on a lead at all times (including in normally off-lead areas) when out for a walk at Alert Level 4 – this helps reduce the chance of dog scuffles and bursting anyone's bubble. Our dog parks are also closed for this reason. Keep safe Kāpiti
Just a quick update to let you know how our building fund appeal is tracking this week.
With a total of $710 coming in this week, our new figure now stands at $103,282.30. With everything that has been going on this week, we are more than chuffed you all have still been thinking about us, and our … View moreJust a quick update to let you know how our building fund appeal is tracking this week.
With a total of $710 coming in this week, our new figure now stands at $103,282.30. With everything that has been going on this week, we are more than chuffed you all have still been thinking about us, and our need to secure a permanent home.
Maybe because you cannot buy your favourite cup of coffee over the weekend, perhaps you could jump onto our give-a-little-page or our website and donate that $5 (both now have direct donation links).
Thank you again to everyone who has donated so far - but we still have a way to go with almost $47,000 needed to reach our goal.
Take care and stay safe everyone.
From the team at the Kapiti Community Foodbank
www.thekapitifoodbank.co.nz...
P.S. Just a reminder - you can still organise foodparcels via the Foodbank during office hours (Mon-Fri 10-12), just please follow the additional protocols in place. Mask. Sign in. Social distancing. Wait to be let in. Thanks for your cooperation.
Now that we are in lockdown the SPCA is not rehousing cats and dogs.
Over the next few weeks we will run some stories on SPCA pets that have been rehomed. Our first pet is Peepo.
If you have a pet you would like to post on this page, pesase feel free to do so and include a picture.
Peepo - "A … View moreNow that we are in lockdown the SPCA is not rehousing cats and dogs.
Over the next few weeks we will run some stories on SPCA pets that have been rehomed. Our first pet is Peepo.
If you have a pet you would like to post on this page, pesase feel free to do so and include a picture.
Peepo - "A couple weeks ago we adopted Benjamin Button, now called Peepo. He has been a delight and a half, to say the least, and has grown so big in such a small amount of time! Slowly, he has adjusted to his new home and is now a superb older brother to his little sister, Namnam. The staff at the SPCA were super helpful throughout the entire adoption process, even giving us tips on how to introduce our new kittens. Suffice to say they are now best buddies."
Lock-down can be a little boring so to keep amused I am asking you to post an interesting or favourite picture.
Mine is the Baring Head lighthouse near Wellington.
It is a rugged and beautiful spot, and the light was just right for this picture.
Post a picture and tell us a little bit about it.
The Kāpiti District Council is reminding everyone to stay at home, now we are at Alert Level 4.
"This means we must stay at home in our bubbles, mask up and maintain physical distancing when we go out to access essential services or light exercise. All our pools, libraries and Council … View moreThe Kāpiti District Council is reminding everyone to stay at home, now we are at Alert Level 4.
"This means we must stay at home in our bubbles, mask up and maintain physical distancing when we go out to access essential services or light exercise. All our pools, libraries and Council service centres are closed. Our playgrounds are also closed but they are not taped off due to the short notice we had to move to Alert Level 4 and the need to keep our people safe – the Delta variant is a very different beast and we are not prepared to put our people, who are your friends and neighbours, at risk. The Prime Minister has made it very clear that the use of playgrounds is strictly prohibited so please do the right thing and follow the Alert Level 4 rules. We appreciate that this is a very unsettling time for everyone and we’ll do our best to keep you informed. Our call centre is still operating so if you need urgent assistance you can contact us on 0800 486 486 (if it’s an emergency situation please call 111).
It’s not in your letterbox this week because of alert level 4 restrictions - but it’s still available online! You can read the latest issue of the Kāpiti Observer
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KCDC has advised that they will not be allowing people to use the transfer station during lockdown. I would have thought rubbish removal was an essential service. It certainly has a public health component. Apparently its only unsanitary if you are paying for it. Yet another inequitable service… View moreKCDC has advised that they will not be allowing people to use the transfer station during lockdown. I would have thought rubbish removal was an essential service. It certainly has a public health component. Apparently its only unsanitary if you are paying for it. Yet another inequitable service from council.
They have advised "Only commercial collectors may enter the transfer stations. People who don’t pay for kerbside collection should stockpile their rubbish bags and clean recycling".
The message is loud and clear. Unless you are paying for kerbside collection, you are on your own. So much for building community resilience in the face of pandemics and natural disasters. What a load of rubbish their long term plan is. They are incapable of operationalising any of it.
If you have to stockpile rubbish, be aware that it could attract rats and mice, particularly at this time of year when other sources of food are limited. These rodents carry a number of unpleasant diseases such as Salmonella and any droppings should be disposed of carefully, with disinfectant, rubber gloves and a face mask.
***UPDATE: Please note this is an old photo, but we just wanted to acknowledge the help Pak n Save provided the team today.***
OUR WEEKLY PRIORITY LIST
We hope everyone is staying safe during lockdown, and making sure you are keeping in touch (over the phone) with those you know are alone during … View more***UPDATE: Please note this is an old photo, but we just wanted to acknowledge the help Pak n Save provided the team today.***
OUR WEEKLY PRIORITY LIST
We hope everyone is staying safe during lockdown, and making sure you are keeping in touch (over the phone) with those you know are alone during this time.
The priority list for the foodbank this week is:
Tinned tomatoes
Dry soup
Peanut butter
A big thank you goes out to the team at Pak n Save who helped us out by helping us sort supplies this week, during a very busy time.
***All donations to be left at one of our foodbins at participating supermarkets - Pak n Save Kapiti, New World Waikanae, New World Kapiti and Countdown at Paraparaumu.***
Thanks again from the team at the Kapiti Community Foodbank.
www.thekapitifoodbank.co.nz...
Please see our website or give-a-little page to donate to our Building Appeal Fund.
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