Festival of Fun | Kenakena School, Paraparaumu | Saturday 12 November, 10:30am-2pm
The Kenakena School Festival of Fun is coming up soon! Better get it in your calendar, Kāpiti!
Santa's opening the event with a special appearance at the Donovan Rd Entrance at 10:30am.
Look forward to seeing you at the bouncy castles after that - we'll race you on the obstacle course!
There'll be lots of opportunities to win awesome prizes at the raffle and tombola stands, face painting and crazy hair, and some fab food and entertainment on offer. Don't leave without some toys, books, or new plants for your garden!
Kenakena School has nearly 600 students so it's an important part of our Kāpiti community. We hope we'll see you there to have lots of fun and help us raise money for the school pool, library books, Dyslexia Unit and other vital school programmes.
Thanks so much to our generous sponsors: Love Live Kapiti Real Estate, Hellers, Coastlands Shoppingtown, Bimi Sushi - Kapiti Coast, Kapiti Equestrian & Vaulting Centre, Specsavers (Paraparaumu) Interislander, Rock Solid Solutions, Carpet Court (Paraparaumu), and Fisher and Paykel (Paraparaumu) - we couldn't do it without you!
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.3% Yes
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21.8% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Kapiti Coast Distilled: A Family and Friends' Foraged Gin
In an exciting development for local spirits enthusiasts, Elsewhere Gin has released a limited edition Kapiti expression that truly captures the essence of our coastal region.
This unique gin, priced at $95 per bottle, is the result of a heartwarming collaboration between Elsewhere Gin and Mark Rose's parents and their friends in Kapiti who embarked on a community foraging adventure, handpicking an array of native botanicals including kohekohe, kauri tips, strawberry guava, horopito, and kawakawa. These locally sourced ingredients were combined with classic gin botanicals, lemon, and rosemary to create a spirit that is both familiar and distinctly Kapiti.
The gin offers a sensory journey through our coastal landscape. It opens with subtle vanilla notes from the kohekohe, followed by the sweetness of strawberry guava. The addition of horopito lends a peppery kick, while kawakawa adds a unique herbal complexity. The finish showcases the zesty lemon and aromatic rosemary that grow abundantly in our region.
"This gin is a love letter to Kapiti," says Rose. "It's not just my creation, but a true community effort. Every sip tells a story of our unique ecosystem, our shared knowledge, and the incredible flavors we have right here in our backyard."
With only a small batch produced, this Kapiti gin is expected to sell out quickly. It's more than just a drink; it's a bottled experience of our local terroir and community spirit, perfect for those who appreciate the finer aspects of craft spirits and the beauty of our coastal home.
Available exclusively through Elsewhere Gin, please contact Michael Anderson for this limited edition gin that offers a rare opportunity to taste the Kapiti coast - and its community - in a glass.
Michael Anderson
021 620 065
Email; michael.anderson@xtra.co.nz
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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