Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu

428 days ago

Should cats follow some rules?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all appreciate a good family cat but cats aren't known for toeing the line. New Zealand currently has no national cat management plan, allowing domestic and stray cats to roam and breed as they please. This can lead to the death of native species, not to mention … View moreWe can all appreciate a good family cat but cats aren't known for toeing the line. New Zealand currently has no national cat management plan, allowing domestic and stray cats to roam and breed as they please. This can lead to the death of native species, not to mention creating nuisance for neighbours. Do you think some laws should be in place for our feline friends?

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426 days ago

Are you a keen gardener?

NZ Gardener

Subscribe to NZ Gardener this month and receive a Free Earths Botanics Gardeners Hand Cream worth $24 thanks to Matakana Botanicals. It’s hand cream made by gardeners, for gardeners. This offer is only available until October 1, so get in quick. T&Cs apply.

Every issue of NZ Gardener is … View more
Subscribe to NZ Gardener this month and receive a Free Earths Botanics Gardeners Hand Cream worth $24 thanks to Matakana Botanicals. It’s hand cream made by gardeners, for gardeners. This offer is only available until October 1, so get in quick. T&Cs apply.

Every issue of NZ Gardener is packed with amazing New Zealand stories, plus subscribers save money every month!

Happy Gardening,
The team at NZ Gardener
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426 days ago

Nominate Your Tech-Savvy Grandparent to WIN!

The Team from NZ Compare

Have a poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad who rocks the digital world?

Nominate them to WIN a $150 Prezzy® card! Nominate them now and tell us why they deserve to WIN.

Compare broadband and power bills with NZ Compare to save big and stay connected in the digital world.

*Entries … View more
Have a poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad who rocks the digital world?

Nominate them to WIN a $150 Prezzy® card! Nominate them now and tell us why they deserve to WIN.

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*Entries close 2 Oct 2023.
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427 days ago

Mazda flare

Kari from Otaki District

Someone has stolen our wheel flare they unscrewed it when it was parked on the road.
We've tried to source a replacement to no avail.
I'm hoping someone has one in there garage they're willing to sell.
The vehicle is a BT 50 2008

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426 days ago

Road works - Kāpiti Rd from 1 October

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

🚧Heads up motorists – road works are coming to Kāpiti Rd. From Sunday 1 October we’ll be renewing the surface between Arawhata and Rimu roads as the surface is deteriorating and to keep it safe for all users it needs to be fixed.

This work is expected to take up to 10 days and there will… View more
🚧Heads up motorists – road works are coming to Kāpiti Rd. From Sunday 1 October we’ll be renewing the surface between Arawhata and Rimu roads as the surface is deteriorating and to keep it safe for all users it needs to be fixed.

This work is expected to take up to 10 days and there will be some disruption and as work progresses there will be changes to the road layout – please take care and follow the guidance of traffic management.

Ngā mihi for your patience while we get this essential work done, especially with all the road projects in the area.

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426 days ago

Economics 101

Marie from Waikanae

The National party assures us that their proposed tax cuts are funded in a way that is not inflationary. But according to a number of economists, the income streams they are counting on to fund the tax cuts do not exist. National will have to cut core services.
Tax cuts are inherently … View more
The National party assures us that their proposed tax cuts are funded in a way that is not inflationary. But according to a number of economists, the income streams they are counting on to fund the tax cuts do not exist. National will have to cut core services.
Tax cuts are inherently inflationary. Once the tax cuts are realized, National has no control over how the money is spent. As the money supply increases, that is the amount of money in circulation, inflationary pressures arise. Not only do National not have the money to fund their proposed tax cuts, any gains to the taxpayer will be quickly given back by rising inflation. And cuts to core services may mean that things like access to health care are adversely affected. Whether the tax cuts are funded in a non-inflationary way or not is irrelevant. The real inflationary pressure occurs when the money is spent. National has no control over that.
Poor old Adrienne Orr must be tearing his hair out listening to Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis. For all their right wing think tank expertise, they appear to have a scant understanding of monetary policy. As one former Secretary to the Treasury once commented to me;
"If only politicians understood the basics of Economics 101, we would be a lot better off". These tax cuts would not make the country better off.

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426 days ago

Survey reveals Kāpiti Coast residents unhappy with council services

Justin Wong Reporter from Kāpiti Observer

The Kāpiti Coast District Council's annual residents’ opinion survey showed residents are disgruntled, especially around the condition of local roads, how the council spends money and conducts public consultation.

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429 days ago

WELCOME RAIN

Murray from Paraparaumu

Although the possibility of seriously heavy rain predicted by the orange watch failed to arrive, there were a couple of hours of good steady rain from 7.00 am, Saturday that delivered around 20 mm, which would have been very welcome by many on a dry Kapiti Coast. A second drizzly front mid … View moreAlthough the possibility of seriously heavy rain predicted by the orange watch failed to arrive, there were a couple of hours of good steady rain from 7.00 am, Saturday that delivered around 20 mm, which would have been very welcome by many on a dry Kapiti Coast. A second drizzly front mid afternoon/evening produced another 13 mm.

Despite the switch to summer time, and the equinox last evening when the sun crossed the equator to our hemisphere, the next few weeks are renowned for their unsettled, windy weather, so it's not a good time to travel.

427 days ago

Rabbit hutch

Aimee from Paraparaumu Beach

Hi everyone. Anyone out the have a rabbit hutch or any spare materials to build one? :) Thanks

452 days ago

Try this heart-healthy dessert today!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

A heart-healthy diet doesn't have to mean you give up dessert entirely. Our chocolate brownie is deliciously rich, easy to make and sure to be a hit for the entire whānau. Try it for yourself today!

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427 days ago

THE LIONS CLUB OF KAPITI - Invitation

Andrew Laing from The Lions Club of Kapiti

THE LIONS CLUB OF KAPITI - Invitation

The next meeting of The Lions Club of Kapiti is to be held on Tuesday 2 October at the Ocean Road Community Centre (Formerly The Senior Citizens Hall) in Ocean Road.

We will be having a meal ($26.00 per head) and listening to Our Speaker, Cheryl Murray … View more
THE LIONS CLUB OF KAPITI - Invitation

The next meeting of The Lions Club of Kapiti is to be held on Tuesday 2 October at the Ocean Road Community Centre (Formerly The Senior Citizens Hall) in Ocean Road.

We will be having a meal ($26.00 per head) and listening to Our Speaker, Cheryl Murray talking about the Neighbourhood support initiative.

This will be followed by a “brief” business session.

We meet at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm meal and we finish at about 8.30pm.

If you would like to attend and meet members of the club and also observe what we are about please advise Andrew Laing at andthel@outlook.com by Midday on Friday 29 September so we can confirm catering numbers.

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427 days ago

School holiday fun - FREE Waka Kori play trailer events

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Our Waka Kori play trailer is popping up again these school holidays with our first FREE event happening Tuesday from 10am to 12 midday, at Ōtaki Memorial Hall. 🌟

Come along to our other dates too 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
🌟 Thursday 28 September, Maclean Park, Paraparaumu Beach (weather … View more
Our Waka Kori play trailer is popping up again these school holidays with our first FREE event happening Tuesday from 10am to 12 midday, at Ōtaki Memorial Hall. 🌟

Come along to our other dates too 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
🌟 Thursday 28 September, Maclean Park, Paraparaumu Beach (weather depending)
🏰 Tuesday 3 October, Tennis Court Road Reserve, Raumati South
💡 Thursday 5 October, Waikanae Park, Waikanae.

Whether your kids need a good run around, or a nice cosy indoor play session, we have something for everyone. For the full list of our events these holidays at our libraries, pools and more, visit 👉🏼 www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

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434 days ago

Major Rebrand

Marie from Waikanae

National has decided to undergo a major rebrand. They no longer state that poor people drink only Raro. Instead they now advise that they' re eating seaweed, in line with Christopher Luxon's description of people on low incomes as "bottom-feeders".
Great to see they're … View more
National has decided to undergo a major rebrand. They no longer state that poor people drink only Raro. Instead they now advise that they' re eating seaweed, in line with Christopher Luxon's description of people on low incomes as "bottom-feeders".
Great to see they're doing the healthy options.
(but will it stop them despising people who are poor, disabled, sick, unemployed etc. We doubt it...)

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430 days ago

Stolen

Richard from Paraparaumu Beach

Had a JBL speaker stolen out my van in olive tce pram beach. Probably would of been either Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Only just bought it for work, camping etc. Absolutely gutted. If anyone knows of someone that has a new one all of a sudden please let me know

427 days ago

Mens Group

Brendan from Otaki District

We need some new members for our mens group. We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday at 7pm in Otaki. We offer support and discussion on health, relationships, mens issues, family issues, work and much more.
If you want to learn more conact me, Brendan on (06)3648205 in the evening, and please leave a … View more
We need some new members for our mens group. We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday at 7pm in Otaki. We offer support and discussion on health, relationships, mens issues, family issues, work and much more.
If you want to learn more conact me, Brendan on (06)3648205 in the evening, and please leave a message if Im not there. Look forward to hearing from you.

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