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Tomorrow - Saturday 1st October (International Day of Older Persons) Volunteer Kāpiti will be hosting an Open Day with our wonderful neighbours Age Concern Kāpiti. Come visit our offices at Kāpiti Impact Hub, 6 Tongariro St, Paraparaumu between 10am and 1pm to celebrate, rejuvenate, reconnect. … View moreTomorrow - Saturday 1st October (International Day of Older Persons) Volunteer Kāpiti will be hosting an Open Day with our wonderful neighbours Age Concern Kāpiti. Come visit our offices at Kāpiti Impact Hub, 6 Tongariro St, Paraparaumu between 10am and 1pm to celebrate, rejuvenate, reconnect.
You will discover the services, activities and opportunities provided by Age Concern Kāpiti and Volunteer Kāpiti such as Steady As You Go and volunteer opportunities.
Join the fun with yoga, line dancing, Ukulele Institute and more!! All activities are free as well as the food!
** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - A staple on a Friday night, with our talented James Eaton.
* Sat 8.45am: "A week of it" - Courtesy of kcnews.co.nz - The online newspaper for Kapiti … View more** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - A staple on a Friday night, with our talented James Eaton.
* Sat 8.45am: "A week of it" - Courtesy of kcnews.co.nz - The online newspaper for Kapiti and Horowhenua.
* Sat 9am: "Conversations" - Graeme Joyes talks with Fergus Wheeler on, 'Death without Debt'.
* Sat 9.30am: "Let's Talk Gambling" - with Graeme Joyes, Andrew Brown and Josh.
* Sat 10am: "The Blues Train" - It's Ryan Gatling's turn for a very funky hour of jazz! Don't miss this!
* Sat 1.30pm: "Aviation Past and Present" - Our regular 4-weekly show with Aviation History Advocate, John Skene - and this time around he's talking to Graeme Joyes about the A 10 Warthog - pretty ugly, but efficient!
* Sat 2pm: "NZ Music" - with Todd Zaner...More of Todd's K.F.C's (Kiwi Forgotten Classics).
* Sat 8pm - 12am: "Rock back the clock" - with our Dave Dee.
* Sunday 11am: "Focus on Arts" - Mahara Gallery Director Janet Bayly is in the studio with Grant Stevenson, from SeaGrass Gallery, Otaki Beach (pictured) - and catches up, via phone, with weaver Cassandra Archer.
* Sun 12.30pm: "Local Architecture Now" - Rosalind Derby, architect talks with Nick Mouat from Athfield Architects about Coastlands Aquatic Centre.
* Sun 6pm: Book Reading - "Celebrating life on our own terms" - this chapter is about Jim Gibson, as read by Bill...
* Sun 8.30pm: "World Maritime Memories" - with Wallace Trickett.
* Monday 10.30am: "Political Point of View" -with Graham Priest who is catching up with ACT MP Simon Court, via phone.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! Take care out there!
Is there anyone looking to get rid of or sell a China cabinet? My wife is on the hunt for one and keen to look at any possible cabinets that may arise. Send me a PM or comment on here. Many Thanks.
With a little over a week remaining, Votes cast is currently low. If you have not already, please cast your Vote.
If there has ever been a chance for your Vote to make a positive change, this is the time.
These are Our Communities, Our Voices. It's time to be heard!
Happy times in the kitchen with Gail's recipes ahead of this Saturday's show on 104.7FM at 11.30am.... 👩🍳👨🍳
Make sure you listen to "Focus on Arts" on 104.7FM this Sunday at 11am (repeats next Thursday 6/10/22 @ 8.30pm), as Mahara Gallery's Janet Bayly chats with Grant Stevenson from SeaGrass Gallery, 38 Moana Street, Ōtaki Beach - he's having open days at the studio for every … View moreMake sure you listen to "Focus on Arts" on 104.7FM this Sunday at 11am (repeats next Thursday 6/10/22 @ 8.30pm), as Mahara Gallery's Janet Bayly chats with Grant Stevenson from SeaGrass Gallery, 38 Moana Street, Ōtaki Beach - he's having open days at the studio for every Saturday in October (there's 5 Saturday's!) from 10am till 5pm - FREE admission with 17 artists work on display, so visit "Mahara Pops up at SeaGrass" this weekend, and keep listening to also hear from weaver Cassandra Archer, who's work is currently featured at Mahara Iti, Mahara Place, Waikanae. Cassandra has just about completed the only full-time weaving course in the world! How cool!
A great listen - and make sure you visit Mahara Iti, weekdays...soon, and SeaGrass Gallery on Saturday!
The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.
From 26 September, … View moreThe Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.
From 26 September, purchase a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, find our promo ad, and follow the link to submit a photo of your pet online. If your pet is selected, they’ll feature in our promotional adverts across all Stuff newspapers for a day, plus you will receive $50 worth of Wishbone pet food so you can spoil them rotten. For more information on the prizes and to view the T&Cs, click here!
The team at Stunday Star-Times
I've tried selling them for $1 on TradeMe, only sold one. I want the rest gone and they're yours free. See TradeMe: www.trademe.co.nz...
THE LIONS CLUB OF KAPITI
The Kapiti Coast is a vibrant district with a strong community spirit.
Would you like to help to put something back into the community and at the same time enjoy socialising with like-minded people?
The Lions Club of Kapiti welcomes new members.
We are … View moreTHE LIONS CLUB OF KAPITI
The Kapiti Coast is a vibrant district with a strong community spirit.
Would you like to help to put something back into the community and at the same time enjoy socialising with like-minded people?
The Lions Club of Kapiti welcomes new members.
We are involved in fund raising for local charities as well as undertaking interesting projects for worthy causes.
Having fun while helping our community is what we do.
We would be happy to discuss our club with you, and accompany you to one of our dinner meetings.
If this is what you are looking for contact Andrew (Ph: 905-1417) or at President.kapiti@lionsclubs.org.nz
Nursery Specials!!
Ake Ake Seedlings - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Griselinia littoralis (Kapuka) 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20 (Ideal for hedging)
From our very small non-native section....
Giant Echium seedlings. The seed for these came from a spectacular 16foot flowering specimen … View moreNursery Specials!!
Ake Ake Seedlings - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Griselinia littoralis (Kapuka) 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20 (Ideal for hedging)
From our very small non-native section....
Giant Echium seedlings. The seed for these came from a spectacular 16foot flowering specimen that had 6 heads from one plant. See pic of the large flowers and the seedlings. 5cm pots at $2.50 each.
Available soon - Harakeke seedlings (Phormium Tenax) for your Pā Harakeke project.
Make an appointment to visit now if wanting some of the above!
FAIRVIEW is a small Kapiti based nursery with stocks of various locally sourced native trees, flaxes, shrubs and grasses.
Please phone to arrange a visit: 0274 933 626 (Appointment Only Please).
www.fairviewnursery.co.nz......
Have you Ryobi drill batteries (12v and 15.6v) and/or chargers? I know they are obsolete, but it seems a shame to ditch the drills. Txt 021 0276 0170. Many thanks. Steve
Dear neighbours, in the October issue of NZ Gardener, you'll see the five finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year competition. They've all done amazing things for their communities. You can read about their wonderful work here, and then vote for your favourite.
Four and two seater solid blue couches in tidy condition free but must pick up from Paraparaumu.
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