Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

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548 days ago

NZ Police Notice

James from Waikanae Beach

Hi there I have attached a screenshot of a scam the New Zealand Police have posted on their website and Facebook page.

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548 days ago

REMINDER - THE WAIKANAE BEACH MOTHERS DAY MARKET IS ON THIS SUNDAY

Gary from Waikanae

Venue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 14 May 10am – 1pm


Celebrate Mothers Day by taking mum for an enjoyable day out in Kapiti. Include a visit to this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented … View more
Venue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 14 May 10am – 1pm


Celebrate Mothers Day by taking mum for an enjoyable day out in Kapiti. Include a visit to this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and GIFTS including:

* Jaylons Bakery - Yummy baking treats, Biscuits and Loaves including Keto and Gluten Free
* Red Van - Plants, Seedlings and Freshly cut Flowers
* Gold Medal Award winning local Olive Oil including Gift Packs
* Local Waikanae Honey

* This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings and Beverages etc.
* Preserves
* Meet the Local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure Books
* Lino Cuts
* Funky Sox
* Perrott Fish - Crochet Toys
* Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags, scarves, aprons and face masks etc. etc
* Pottery & Paintings
* Room Diffuses and Candles
* A variety of handmade Jewellery and Crystals including Crystal Trees
* A wide variety of Homewares including cushions
* JUNK FOR JOY - Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items including furniture
* Much much more.

Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift, then enjoy the rest of the day in Kāpiti at other events and attractions including maybe a Mothers Day lunch at one of our many cafes.

Why not meet up with a friend or 2 or other Family members and enjoy an outing at this great Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!!

548 days ago

Wellington Better Home and Living Show Back!

Jade Promotions

Solutions for the home, garden and better living at the Wellington Better Home & Living Show opening this Friday!

There’ll be appliances, kitchens, builders, double glazing, spas, heating, flooring, homewares, delicious food and more. All you need under one roof this Friday to Sunday, the … View more
Solutions for the home, garden and better living at the Wellington Better Home & Living Show opening this Friday!

There’ll be appliances, kitchens, builders, double glazing, spas, heating, flooring, homewares, delicious food and more. All you need under one roof this Friday to Sunday, the 19th – 21st of May at Sky Stadium.

Join the fun with the Neighbourly 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer. There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range of exhibitors to improve your homes, lifestyles and outdoors. Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on Saturday at the show for his free Ask an Expert session and enter your details to win a home and lifestyle package including a Samsung Frame TV, $2,500 cash and a Resene Voucher! Enjoy a delicious variety of street food and even a pop up bar!

Save the date in your diaries: 19 – 21 May at the Wellington Better Home and Living Show.

Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Find out more

549 days ago

Road closure - Iver Trask Place

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Kia ora Kāpiti. Iver Trask Place near the Paraparaumu Council building will be fully closed for up to four days from Monday 15 May while the road surface is repaired following stormwater works. This means access to Iver Trask Place from Rimu Road will be closed.

Full access to Iver Trask Place,… View more
Kia ora Kāpiti. Iver Trask Place near the Paraparaumu Council building will be fully closed for up to four days from Monday 15 May while the road surface is repaired following stormwater works. This means access to Iver Trask Place from Rimu Road will be closed.

Full access to Iver Trask Place, Paraparaumu Library, Novella Café, and the Council service centre will be available via Ngahina Street and Brett Ambler Way.

Thank you for your patience while we upgrade our infrastructure to reduce flooding and prepare our district to live with more water due to climate change. To find out more about this project, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

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549 days ago

Branching out!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kapiti

Bring a bit of nature inside with a simple tree mural in Resene colours.

Find out how to add colour to you child's room with this handy advice.

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549 days ago

Unpleasant surprise in your bill?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

Talk to your provider and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

TDR helps over 3,000 Kiwis every year with their telco troubles. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, it’s free … View more
Talk to your provider and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

TDR helps over 3,000 Kiwis every year with their telco troubles. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, it’s free to resolve your complaint with TDR. It’s easy too – you can contact us online or by phoning 0508 98 98 98 – and we’ll start working with you and your provider.
Find out more

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553 days ago

Poll: Would you like NZ to become a republic?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The King's coronation took place over the weekend which saw our Prime Minister pledging allegiance to King Charles III. Do you think Aotearoa should say goodbye to the royal family?
Share your thoughts and reasons below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be … View more
The King's coronation took place over the weekend which saw our Prime Minister pledging allegiance to King Charles III. Do you think Aotearoa should say goodbye to the royal family?
Share your thoughts and reasons below.

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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Would you like NZ to become a republic?
  • 26.7% Yes, we should be an independent country
    26.7% Complete
  • 67.9% No, I want NZ to stick with the monarchy
    67.9% Complete
  • 5.3% I'm not sure
    5.3% Complete
6436 votes
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550 days ago

THE WAIKANAE BEACH MOTHERS DAY MARKET IS ON THIS SUNDAY

Gary from Waikanae

Venue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 14 May 10am – 1pm

Celebrate Mothers Day by taking mum for an enjoyable day out in Kapiti. Include a visit to this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented … View more
Venue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 14 May 10am – 1pm

Celebrate Mothers Day by taking mum for an enjoyable day out in Kapiti. Include a visit to this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and GIFTS including:

* Jaylons Bakery - Yummy baking treats, Biscuits and Loaves including Keto and Gluten Free
* Red Van - Plants, Seedlings and Freshly cut Flowers
* Gold Medal Award winning local Olive Oil including Gift Packs
* Local Waikanae Honey
* Painted Tiles
* This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings and Beverages etc.
* Preserves
* Meet the Local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure Books
* Lino Cuts
* Funky Sox
* Perrott Fish - Crochet Toys
* Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags, scarves, aprons and face masks etc. etc
* Pottery & Paintings
* Room Diffuses and Candles
* A variety of handmade Jewellery and Crystals including Crystal Trees
* A wide variety of Homewares including cushionsJ
* UNK FOR JOY - Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items including furniture
* Much much more.

Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift, then enjoy the rest of the day in Kāpiti at other events and attractions including maybe a Mothers Day lunch at one of our many cafes.

Why not meet up with a friend or 2 or other Family members and enjoy an outing at this great Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!!

550 days ago

CMNZ presents NZTrio

Chamber Music New Zealand

Join NZTrio as they celebrate their 21st birthday in a concert that bursts with colour and emotion.

At the heart of the programme are Brahms’ remarkable Piano Trios, composed during the early, mid, and late stages of his life. Each concert features one of the trios and as proud ambassadors of … View more
Join NZTrio as they celebrate their 21st birthday in a concert that bursts with colour and emotion.

At the heart of the programme are Brahms’ remarkable Piano Trios, composed during the early, mid, and late stages of his life. Each concert features one of the trios and as proud ambassadors of New Zealand music the NZTrio will be performing works from Gareth Farr and Claire Cowan.

NZTrio is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent, and warm stage presence. Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists, every NZTrio performance powerfully reaffirms the importance and cathartic nature of a live musical experience.
Find out more

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551 days ago

Irish Interest Group - Lower North Island meeting

Donna from Otaki District

Just a wee reminder of the meeting in Johnsonville this Saturday 13 May starting at 10.00 a.m with the AGM. If you are interested in joining the committee there will be nomination forms available. We are looking for a secretary and of course committee members. The AGM will be followed with a talk … View moreJust a wee reminder of the meeting in Johnsonville this Saturday 13 May starting at 10.00 a.m with the AGM. If you are interested in joining the committee there will be nomination forms available. We are looking for a secretary and of course committee members. The AGM will be followed with a talk from Lisa Duggan about DNA testing - what different tests are available, how to understand your results, and what to do with them.
If you would like to know more you can send an email to
Irish.LowerNISIG@genealogy.org.nz

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551 days ago

The cost of living is going up...

The Team from NZ Compare

But your Broadband and Power bills don't need to Neighbours!

It can be stressful to find more ways to save money. Comparing your bills using NZ Compare is one simple way you can cut costs!

It only takes a couple of minutes to check if you're on the right plan, for the right price. … View more
But your Broadband and Power bills don't need to Neighbours!

It can be stressful to find more ways to save money. Comparing your bills using NZ Compare is one simple way you can cut costs!

It only takes a couple of minutes to check if you're on the right plan, for the right price. Remember the longer you leave it, the more money you could be choosing to spend instead of SAVE.

Read our guide on how to save on your Broadband and Power bills OR ring our NZ-based Customer Support Team on 0508 226 672 Monday-Friday 10am-6pm. They're here to help!
Check ways to save

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552 days ago

Food Recall: My Food Bag brand Fresh Lasagne Sheet

James from Waikanae

My Food Bag Ltd is recalling specific batches of its My Food Bag brand Fresh Lasagne Sheet (100g) due to the presence of undeclared allergens (egg and gluten). People with an egg allergy or a gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you are not allergic to egg, or not … View moreMy Food Bag Ltd is recalling specific batches of its My Food Bag brand Fresh Lasagne Sheet (100g) due to the presence of undeclared allergens (egg and gluten). People with an egg allergy or a gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you are not allergic to egg, or not allergic or intolerant to gluten, this recall does not affect you.

READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...

552 days ago

Kapiti Good Sorts

Kapiti Coast District Council

Do you know a Good Sort or Community Group making Kapiti a great place to live, work, and play?

Nominate them for a Kāpiti Good Sorts or Wellington Airport Regional Community Award so we can sing their praises and show appreciation for the work they do.

We all know a Good Sort. And we all … View more
Do you know a Good Sort or Community Group making Kapiti a great place to live, work, and play?

Nominate them for a Kāpiti Good Sorts or Wellington Airport Regional Community Award so we can sing their praises and show appreciation for the work they do.

We all know a Good Sort. And we all know a Community Group doing good deeds.

Visit kapiticoast.govt.nz/good-sorts and nominate your favourites by 31 May 2023.
Find out more

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553 days ago

Calling all tech enthusiasts - Kāpiti Tech Day

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Our district's the perfect place for tech entrepreneurs and enthusiasts to thrive, so we’re pleased to host Kāpiti Tech Day this Saturday at Paraparaumu Library as part of Techweek NZ 🖥️👩‍💻

Our six FREE sessions include scratch coding for kids, a mobile essentials session … View more
Our district's the perfect place for tech entrepreneurs and enthusiasts to thrive, so we’re pleased to host Kāpiti Tech Day this Saturday at Paraparaumu Library as part of Techweek NZ 🖥️👩‍💻

Our six FREE sessions include scratch coding for kids, a mobile essentials session for seniors, a panel of local innovators, and talks from globally renowned entrepreneurs Andy Prow and Scott Houston – Kāpiti Tech Day offers something for everyone.

Sessions run from 9am on 13 May and are filling up fast. Be sure to register today!

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553 days ago

Closing The Deal - Free Lunch n Learn

Glen from Paraparaumu

Sick of people saying, “I’ll get back to you” and they never do? Learn how to overcome this and other business and sales objections. We’ll go over the simple process of steering conversations and turning objections into a positive outcome. If you don’t go to any other ‘sales’ course … View moreSick of people saying, “I’ll get back to you” and they never do? Learn how to overcome this and other business and sales objections. We’ll go over the simple process of steering conversations and turning objections into a positive outcome. If you don’t go to any other ‘sales’ course this year, come to this one! Learn more and register at keda.nz...

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