Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

525 days ago

Do you love gazing up at the starry night sky?

Alice from Otaki District

Now you can learn more about what's up there from some of NZ's top astronomers.

On the Kapiti Coast, the Aotearoa Astrotourim Academy is hosting a special Matariki stargazing event over the weekend of 21-23 July. Only 15 spots left.

To find out more and to book, visit Eventfinda:
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Now you can learn more about what's up there from some of NZ's top astronomers.

On the Kapiti Coast, the Aotearoa Astrotourim Academy is hosting a special Matariki stargazing event over the weekend of 21-23 July. Only 15 spots left.

To find out more and to book, visit Eventfinda:
www.eventfinda.co.nz...

523 days ago

Rhododendron Tree

Vincent from Waikanae

Nice to see my Rhododendron out in flower over five Meters high on this mid winters day...

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523 days ago

Rimu Road changes this weekend

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

📢 Heads up, Kāpiti! Tomorrow the road layout is changing on Rimu Road, Paraparaumu, with one lane opening to limited traffic travelling south from Kāpiti Road. There'll still be some detours in place so familiarise yourself with the new layout and take care when you’re in the area.

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📢 Heads up, Kāpiti! Tomorrow the road layout is changing on Rimu Road, Paraparaumu, with one lane opening to limited traffic travelling south from Kāpiti Road. There'll still be some detours in place so familiarise yourself with the new layout and take care when you’re in the area.

The Amohia stormwater upgrade work along Rimu Road is expected to reach the Kāpiti Road intersection around September. Work will then progress east along Kāpiti Road towards Amohia Street, with approximately 805 metres of new larger stormwater pipe laid by March 2024. Each of these stages will have their own traffic management plan, which we'll continue to share with you before they occur.


We know this work is disruptive, and we’re constantly reviewing traffic flows and adjusting them where we can to minimise the impact. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Upgrading this important infrastructure will help reduce flooding for approximately 350 properties in the area, while helping our district prepare to live with more rain.

To learn more about this project, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

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523 days ago

Free Apollo bicycle

Rosie from Waikanae

Needs new gearing & brakes

Free

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523 days ago
523 days ago

Old newspaper wanted

Ruth from Nikau Valley

I would appreciate some newspaper, that I can light my fire, thanks

Free

523 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
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550 days ago

Thank you to everyone who visited the KCDC booth at the Paraparaumu Beach Market this morning to discuss the proposed Speed Management Plan around Paraparaumu Schools.

Glen Olsen from Parapraumu Community Board

Thank you to everyone who visited the KCDC booth at the Paraparaumu Beach Market this morning to discuss the proposed Speed Management Plan around Paraparaumu Schools.

It was great to meet with you all, listen to your concerns and hear that most of the community I talked to support the proposed… View more
Thank you to everyone who visited the KCDC booth at the Paraparaumu Beach Market this morning to discuss the proposed Speed Management Plan around Paraparaumu Schools.

It was great to meet with you all, listen to your concerns and hear that most of the community I talked to support the proposed changes.
Don't forget to have your say if you support it or not at www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
And remember, the Paraparaumu Community Board is here to present and advocate for you.

Feel free to reach out to any of your board members.

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526 days ago

Poll: Should all homes have curtains?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View more
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should all homes have curtains?
  • 78.5% Yes - it should be a must
    78.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No - it should be up to the landlord
    13.9% Complete
  • 7.6% I'd need more information
    7.6% Complete
2481 votes
524 days ago

AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa

Chamber Music New Zealand

Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions … View more
Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions both new and old, stories past and present, and bringing together different cultural practices and perspectives. The concert will feature material from their debut album as well as new improvisational pieces, where listeners are encouraged to move beyond convention into new sonic territory.
Find out more

525 days ago

Help us improve consenting information on our website

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Kia ora Kāpiti! We've been looking at how we can improve our website, and we’d love your help with a 10–15 minute exercise.

This builds on the survey we did on the building, property and consenting section a few months back. You told us you found it hard to find things in the structure… View more
Kia ora Kāpiti! We've been looking at how we can improve our website, and we’d love your help with a 10–15 minute exercise.

This builds on the survey we did on the building, property and consenting section a few months back. You told us you found it hard to find things in the structure we’d suggested, so we’ve listened and come up with what we hope is a more straightforward approach. Your response will help us organise the content on our website, and will only take about 10–15 minutes – ows.io...

To say thank you for investing your time we have two $100 prezzie cards to give away! Just include your name and email at the end of the survey to go in the draw.

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533 days ago

Bilingual Road Signs.

Mike from Raumati Beach

I just found out by chance that anyone can make a submission on the proposed bilingual road signs. I don't think this was very well publicised. Just go to the Waka Kotahi /NZTA website. It says submissions can be made up until June 30th. but it reads like it's a done deal. Now's … View moreI just found out by chance that anyone can make a submission on the proposed bilingual road signs. I don't think this was very well publicised. Just go to the Waka Kotahi /NZTA website. It says submissions can be made up until June 30th. but it reads like it's a done deal. Now's your chance to have your say.

525 days ago

Paraparaumu Beach Dune Restoration

Jenny from Paraparaumu Beach

If you are local and happen to have some spare time local residents and KCDC are starting a Dune Restoration programme for the dunes at Paraparaumu beach. Currently they are mostly smothered in grasses, blackberry, ivy, agapanthus, climbing dock etc etc etc!
Just a couple of hours a month … View more
If you are local and happen to have some spare time local residents and KCDC are starting a Dune Restoration programme for the dunes at Paraparaumu beach. Currently they are mostly smothered in grasses, blackberry, ivy, agapanthus, climbing dock etc etc etc!
Just a couple of hours a month starting tomorrow 8th June at 10am and 1 weekend a month starting 18th June at 10am. Meet at beach entrance opposite Arthur St, Paraparaumu Beach.
Come along and learn about:
-why Dune restoration is important
- the key plants that are used in Dune Restoration
-Dune Plant ID
-What weeds people can begin to control themselves and what weeds KCDC will help with
-H&S when using hand-tools and what weeds to be careful with (Ivy, Boxthorn)
-Easy restoration tasks, such as releasing native plants by hand
Tea and coffee supplied.
Please share if you are a local.

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525 days ago

YOUR EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS THURSDAY 15TH JUNE 5.30PM

Sue from Waikanae

Hopefully you can come if you find our lunchtime seminars too difficult to attend -

Citizens Advice Kapiti is holding another Community Seminar on Thursday 15th June at 530pm in the Rimu Room upstairs in Coastlands Mall -

Hopefully this time will make it easier for you to get to this really … View more
Hopefully you can come if you find our lunchtime seminars too difficult to attend -

Citizens Advice Kapiti is holding another Community Seminar on Thursday 15th June at 530pm in the Rimu Room upstairs in Coastlands Mall -

Hopefully this time will make it easier for you to get to this really interesting seminar, which will be a talk by Wakefields Lawyers on your employment rights, followed by Q&A -


And remember Citizens Advice Kapiti and Otaki are available by phone (04 298 4944 and 06 364 8664), email (kapiti@cab.org.nz and otaki@cab.org.nz) and by popping in and seeing us between 10-3pm Monday to Friday in Paraparaumu and 1030-1230 in Otaki.
Citizens Advice Kapiti will also have our community lawyers from the first Tuesday in the month, at 10am. Please ring 04 237 6811 if you would like a face-to-face appointment.

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525 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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