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check out Black Duck … View moreBlack Duck Seat covers suit Mazda BT50 or similar (eg Ford Ranger, etc.) 1 year old .Denim is a high end seat cover material made by Black Duck.
Easy to fit and do not slide once fitted properly.
Water and UV resistant.
100% protection from dust and dirt.
Airbag compatible
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for RRP.
This is for a gorgeous vintage mid century 3 seater conch and 2 matching chairs built by craftsmen in an era when things were made to last. It was fully restored a few years back and is in good condition.
However our beloved elderly cat has left scratches on the arms where the leatherette meets … View moreThis is for a gorgeous vintage mid century 3 seater conch and 2 matching chairs built by craftsmen in an era when things were made to last. It was fully restored a few years back and is in good condition.
However our beloved elderly cat has left scratches on the arms where the leatherette meets the fabric as per attached pictures. Inspection welcomed. Offers?
As we head into the eating season, you might want to think about tracking your fitness. Check out our range of wearable tech, from FitBit, Huawei and Samsung, in-store or online today. smithscity.co.nz – keeping Xmas honest.
Kia ora Kāpiti – we want to know what matters most to you as we experience growth across the district. Your responses will help inform decisions about where to focus Council activity over the next 20 years in our Long-term Plan 2021-41.
We’ve been chatting with a number of locals from … View moreKia ora Kāpiti – we want to know what matters most to you as we experience growth across the district. Your responses will help inform decisions about where to focus Council activity over the next 20 years in our Long-term Plan 2021-41.
We’ve been chatting with a number of locals from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki about what matters most to them. See if you can spot a familiar face in our videos.
To have your say visit whatmattersmost.kapiticoast.govt.nz, come along to one of our pop-up events, or visit your local library or Council service centre.
Closes 9 December 2020.
Hi Neighbourly folk, Kāpiti resident Gaynor Bradbury has written to the Kāpiti Observer calling for a debate on the pronunciation of Paraparaumu.
Here is what she had to say.
"Kāpiti residents pronounce Paraparaumu in three ways:
(1) exactly as it’s spelt
(2) emphasising the fourth … View moreHi Neighbourly folk, Kāpiti resident Gaynor Bradbury has written to the Kāpiti Observer calling for a debate on the pronunciation of Paraparaumu.
Here is what she had to say.
"Kāpiti residents pronounce Paraparaumu in three ways:
(1) exactly as it’s spelt
(2) emphasising the fourth ‘a’ and ignoring the u
(3) pronouncing the ‘au’ as separate vowels as in Taupō . When I did a Māori Language course we were told that vowels are pronounced separately, so some justification for that pronunciation.
Māori presenters on a recent programme on Māori TV, pronounced Paraparaumu exactly as it’s spelt. At least one Māori language expert agrees with this. It’s the simplest pronunciation for Paraparaumu residents when giving their address to others beyond "Kāpiti as it makes it easier for them to spell.
Māori don’t have plurals. Te is used for one, Nga for plurals. A literal interpretation of Nga Rara Rd could mean very sunny as Te Ra would be a or one sun. A literal meaning for para is dirt and umu is oven, so parapara would be a very dirty oven. As it would be in sand this is logical. Is it time for a united pronunciation?"
Tell us what you think.
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Kia ora, as part of the development of the Long-term Plan 2021—41 we want to know what matters most to you.
This weeks question is: What matters most as we experience growth across the district?
We will see higher demand across all Council services from an expanding population, and these … View moreKia ora, as part of the development of the Long-term Plan 2021—41 we want to know what matters most to you.
This weeks question is: What matters most as we experience growth across the district?
We will see higher demand across all Council services from an expanding population, and these services must be planned for with extra capacity. The continued growth in key demographics like older persons and young families also have implications for the types of infrastructure and services we will need to plan for in the future.
How do we plan ahead for growth, and the challenges and opportunities that it brings, ensuring Kāpiti continues to be a great place to live. Tell us what matters most to you.
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Wellington Opera is thrilled to be taking audiences on a journey of musical and theatrical discovery, launching with Mozart’s masterpiece Don Giovanni at the Wellington Opera House, April 2021.
Wellington audiences are in for a real treat, with a dynamic New Zealand cast featuring many … View moreWellington Opera is thrilled to be taking audiences on a journey of musical and theatrical discovery, launching with Mozart’s masterpiece Don Giovanni at the Wellington Opera House, April 2021.
Wellington audiences are in for a real treat, with a dynamic New Zealand cast featuring many principals back in New Zealand on pause from their careers around the world.
The production of Don Giovanni is directed by Sara Brodie, with designer Meg Rollandi, and Matthew Ross as Music Director, with the Wellington Opera Chorus and Orchestra Wellington.
This is a bold yet timeless production offering food for thought for our times whilst embracing the theatricality of old.
Don’t miss it… with only four shows in April 2021, buy your tickets now!
Thanks to all the volunteers who came and gave up their Sunday to help the community in repairing so many items. The demand for electrical work and bicycle maintenance was particular high today and many happy people left the hall satisfied that their goods are ready for another life of service.👍… View moreThanks to all the volunteers who came and gave up their Sunday to help the community in repairing so many items. The demand for electrical work and bicycle maintenance was particular high today and many happy people left the hall satisfied that their goods are ready for another life of service.👍
Knife sharpening- no longer a problem for people who sat and listened to Simca to find the secrets of keeping their knifes sharp from now on.v Many pieces of fashion jewellery were rescued, sweaters mended, hems fixed and face masks sewn. The kids had great fun dismantling a lawnmover and taking an old Apple computer apart to marvel at the intricacies of a motherboard. Thanks to the Otaki Community Quilters who kept everybody well fed wih their selection of savouries and cakes.
And find the time to go and visit the Maoriland Art Gallery to see the beautiful Tepe Sue created.
It was a day which makes us all proud to live here in Ōtaki. and our manaakitanga. Small Town - Big Heart #smalltownbigheart.
Our next Repair Café is planned for March 2021.
This Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.
New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.
HOW TO AVOID… View moreThis Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.
New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.
HOW TO AVOID A SCAM:
+ A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you to ask for your PIN, password or to move money to another account.
+ Never click on a link in an unexpected email or text – you could be giving access to your personal and financial details.
+ Always question uninvited approaches in case it is a scam. Instead, contact the company directly using a known email or phone number.
+ Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic – just because someone knows your basic details (name and address, or mother’s maiden name) it doesn’t mean they are genuine.
+ Don’t be rushed into making a decision or financial transaction on the spot – a genuine bank or trusted organisation would never do this.
+ Listen to your instincts – if something feels wrong then it generally is.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam you can contact Police and report the matter via 105.
For more info on how you can prevent yourself, family and friends from being scammed, visit:
Mary Fisher is one of our most successful international swimmers.
A world class athlete, she is an advocate for the blind and has never let her disability stop her.
Living in Upper Hutt, she took up competitive swimming at nine, first representing New Zealand in Australia in 2007.
At the 2009 World… View moreMary Fisher is one of our most successful international swimmers.
A world class athlete, she is an advocate for the blind and has never let her disability stop her.
Living in Upper Hutt, she took up competitive swimming at nine, first representing New Zealand in Australia in 2007.
At the 2009 World Short Course Championships she featured prominently before setting a world record in the women’s 200m individual medley S11 at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Mary always took her sport seriously, training daily with a determination to see how fast she could go.
At the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal, she won five gold medals.
At the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Mary secured a further five medals including three gold, and at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games she again broke a world record in winning gold.
Mary retired from Para swimming in November 2018.
Mary, 26, is well-known for her work as an advocate around disability and environmental issues and for her support developing Para swimmers and mentoring youth with vision impairment and their families.
In 2019, she was appointed to the board of Paralympics New Zealand.
Remember Bailey Ross, the first time buyer who missed out on the property she'd been saving since she was 16 to own because of a sunset clause? Well, great news! She's secured a home in Lower Hutt.
I caught up with Bailey for an episode of First Rung, our podcast for first time buyers. … View moreRemember Bailey Ross, the first time buyer who missed out on the property she'd been saving since she was 16 to own because of a sunset clause? Well, great news! She's secured a home in Lower Hutt.
I caught up with Bailey for an episode of First Rung, our podcast for first time buyers. She ended up giving me a bit of a masterclass in tenacity and not giving up on your home owning dreams.
Find out how Bailey found her first home, and what it means to her after such a big let down.
Our Friday Feathered Friend this week is a Royal Spoonbill beautifully photographed by Louise Thomas in the Hutt River estuary.
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