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791 days ago

Local Elections 2022 - Voting papers arriving from today

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

If you’re enrolled, your voting papers for this year’s local election should start arriving from today. We use the STV electoral system. It’s easy – remember it’s a number not a tick. You don’t need to number every box, just the candidates you prefer in the order you prefer.

To be … View more
If you’re enrolled, your voting papers for this year’s local election should start arriving from today. We use the STV electoral system. It’s easy – remember it’s a number not a tick. You don’t need to number every box, just the candidates you prefer in the order you prefer.

To be counted, all completed voting documents must be in the hands of the electoral officer or an electoral official by noon Saturday 8 October 2022.

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791 days ago

Grandparents raising Grandchildren Tuesday 27th September 1030am

Sue Lusk from Citizens Advice Bureau Kapiti

Please tell your friends about this meeting on Tuesday 27th September 1030am upstairs in the Rimu Room in Coastlands.
As more and more grandparents find themselves needing to help with grandchildren, people like Cecilee Donovan from Grandparents raising Grandchildren and our community lawyers … View more
Please tell your friends about this meeting on Tuesday 27th September 1030am upstairs in the Rimu Room in Coastlands.
As more and more grandparents find themselves needing to help with grandchildren, people like Cecilee Donovan from Grandparents raising Grandchildren and our community lawyers can provide a wealth of knowledge to help ease the pressure -
Hosted by Citizens Advice Bureau - please let us know you are coming for catering purposes 😊😊😊

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791 days ago

Concrete wall

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kapiti

Brighten up a tired concrete wall with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to brighten up your wall.

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795 days ago

the monarchy

Harry from Waikanae

Now that the queen is dead it is definitely time for new zealand to dump the monarchy and become a republic.

Republican movement spreads

There are now 54 member states of the Commonwealth, but just 15 of those still have the monarch as their head of state.

They include Australia, Antigua… View more
Now that the queen is dead it is definitely time for new zealand to dump the monarchy and become a republic.

Republican movement spreads

There are now 54 member states of the Commonwealth, but just 15 of those still have the monarch as their head of state.

They include Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, The Bahamas and Tuvalu and the UK.

The republican movement appears to be especially strong in the Caribbean, with the Bahamas' former attorney general Sean McWeeney stating last year that it was "inevitable" the nation would follow Barbados' lead.

Also last year, Belize's Minister Constitutional and Political Reform, Henry Charles Usher, reportedly told parliament: "Perhaps it is time for Belize to take the next step in truly owning our independence. But it is a matter that the people of Belize must decide on."

The Albanese government has committed to exploring the option of becoming a republic in its second term, with staunch republican and Assistant Minister for the Republic Matt Thistlethwaite telling A Current Affair earlier this year that "many Australians now believe that the time is right".

"We will begin the discussion during this term and hopefully, if that is successful, we can look to move towards an Australian head of state in our second and hopefully third terms of government," Thistlethwaite said.

Support for the monarchy has unassailably been falling. In May, 62 per cent of Britons said they thought the country should continue to have a monarchy, down from 73 per cent in 2012. Drill down. Look at the 18-24-year-old demographic and that figure falls to a precarious 33 per cent with a nearly equal number (31 per cent) reporting that they think the UK should have an elected head of state. Only just over half of Brits surveyed (56 per cent) said they thought the institution was good for the nation, a drop from 67 per cent a decade earlier. This year's polling also found that only roughly a half of respondents, 57 per cent, were proud of the monarchy But the royal family that awakens on Friday is one led by an untested King of middling popularity, with a queen who was once known as Britain's most hated woman, a family divided by a toxic feud and which has been buffeted by allegations of sex abuse. For King Charles III, , in Commonwealth countries like Australia the murmurings of the Republican movement are likely to become increasingly clamorous. There is, most obviously, the fact that the new Head of State, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith and Head of the British Armed Services is a man who, for decades, was simply not that well-liked.

Should New Zealand become a republic?

Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating has renewed the debate across the ditch, calling for his home country to become a republic.

Keating said in an interview that for Australia to "wait for Prince Charles to inherit this throne" was "deeply sick".

"What, are we going to end up with Charles and Camilla? For God's sake - we don't need [Prince William] and his lovely wife as our heads of state ... it would be a spoof, it's a spoof on everything we've tried to do with ourselves to get this far in our history."

Following a meeting with Prince Charles in 2013, former Prime Minister Helen Clark also suggested New Zealand should become a republic.

She said it would become increasingly "quaint" for New Zealand to have its head of state based elsewhere.





12 September 2022

A new poll shows New Zealanders' support for a republic growing, with most Kiwis saying they want to ditch the monarchy.

The poll, commissioned by NZ Republic, surveyed more than 1000 people over 18.

A large majority, 59 percent, said they were in favour of a New Zealand Head of State, while just 34 percent said stay with the Queen.

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791 days ago

Sophie Handford - Poplar Avenue Stormwater Culvert

Maria from Raumati South

In a year in which there have been more brickbats awarded to local and central government than bouquets, it is heartening to send a huge bouquet to Councillor Sophie Handford. Why? For her sterling efforts in co-ordinating action to address the problem of stormwater flooding that plagues many … View moreIn a year in which there have been more brickbats awarded to local and central government than bouquets, it is heartening to send a huge bouquet to Councillor Sophie Handford. Why? For her sterling efforts in co-ordinating action to address the problem of stormwater flooding that plagues many residents of Poplar Avenue, Raumati South. After almost four years of inaction by various powers-that-be, we approached Sophie for help. She has managed to initiate dialogue and facilitate action amongst stakeholders in less than eight months. Her persistence will realise the installation of a stormwater culvert on Poplar Avenue in the coming summer. Sophie’s persistent desire to support local residents will ensure: greater safety for the public, school students in particular; reduction in the tens of thousands of dollars of damage and repairs shouldered by flood-affected residents; controlled maintenance of wetlands where native flora and fauna flourish. At every stage of the process, Sophie has been realistic, positive and reassuring. From chasing up contractors’ quotes to helming on-site meetings with HUD representatives; there has not been a task too small to warrant her pro-activism. She has fulfilled her role as local councillor with genuine care and professionalism. We are sure other residents can attest to Sophie’s contribution to other projects such as the provision of care packages and services to those in need during trying COVID times, the pedestrian crossing at the entrance to the QE11 Park walk and cycleway, and eco-action conservation. Sophie, we look forward to celebrating the installation of the Poplar Avenue stormwater culvert and your re-election, with pizza and coffee. Many thanks for your mahi. Best wishes and kia kaha! Poplar Avenue Residents (99-103)

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791 days ago

Miniature Christmas trees

Richard from Paraparaumu

Two miniature Christmas trees and one set of working lights.

Price: $20

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795 days ago

Fancy winning some tiakarete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Wellington......or shall I say, Whanganui-a-Tara?

You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete … View more
Kia ora Wellington......or shall I say, Whanganui-a-Tara?

You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete (chocolate) to give away, so whether it's naming the days of the week, sharing your pepeha, or just a cheery kia ora - it's all about giving it a go.

Share any kōrero or kupu in the comments below to be in to win. Kia kaha, Whanganui-a-Tara!

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795 days ago

LIONS CLUBS CHRISTMAS CAKES

Andrew Laing from The Lions Club of Kapiti

LIONS CLUBS CHRISTMAS CAKES

Get excited for Christmas by enjoying our deliciously fruity Lions Clubs’ Christmas Cakes.
Support your local Lions Club by purchasing our famous traditional Christmas Fruit Cake.
And they come with a guaranteed shelf life of at least two years!
Full of fruit, 1 … View more
LIONS CLUBS CHRISTMAS CAKES

Get excited for Christmas by enjoying our deliciously fruity Lions Clubs’ Christmas Cakes.
Support your local Lions Club by purchasing our famous traditional Christmas Fruit Cake.
And they come with a guaranteed shelf life of at least two years!
Full of fruit, 1 kilo & delicious.
BUY LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKES!
LIONS CLUBS – SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY
Single cakes - $20.00 each
To order and support the Lions Club of Kapiti email your name and address to
president.kapiti@lionsclubs.org.nz
or Phone Andrew at 0212137338
by 12 October;

793 days ago

Do you feel Better Than Ever?

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

Become part of our online community for over 60s, and get to know others who appreciate that the good times are just getting started!

PLUS — To celebrate the launch of our new Facebook group, Better Than Ever - each new member will go in the draw to WIN an iPad!

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793 days ago

Subscribe this month and get free plants!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to sign up for this month's great offer. Our subscribers pay less than retail buyers, and this month, new subscribers also get a $25 voucher for Awapuni Nurseries. Pick from their amazing range of plants, and have them delivered straight to your door with their … View moreThere's still time to sign up for this month's great offer. Our subscribers pay less than retail buyers, and this month, new subscribers also get a $25 voucher for Awapuni Nurseries. Pick from their amazing range of plants, and have them delivered straight to your door with their nationwide delivery. $25 voucher valid from Sept 1-25, 2022.

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793 days ago

Bantams Wanted

Marie from Waikanae

Does anyone know of someone with Bantams for sale? Hoping to add a couple more to the flock. Ours have A wide foraging area, are also fed twice a day and have a large, clean, dry coup to shelter in.

794 days ago

Applications open for the Kāpiti Coast Youth Council

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Make a difference in your community! The Kāpiti Coast Youth Council is looking for rangatahi aged between 14 - 24 years who are keen to make Kāpiti a better place for young people.

Sound like you? Apply now! Applications close, Wednesday 21 September. form.jotform.com...

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794 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a versatile beachside sanctuary in Plimmerton, with four bedrooms and sunny open plan living, and don't forget the gorgeous views, what's not to love? For sale through Team Atwill from Ray White. Take a peek on page 3 of Homed!

Looking for an agent to… View more
Our House of the Week this week is a versatile beachside sanctuary in Plimmerton, with four bedrooms and sunny open plan living, and don't forget the gorgeous views, what's not to love? For sale through Team Atwill from Ray White. Take a peek on page 3 of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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794 days ago

2003 MADZA DEMIO CAR 1348cc

Shona from Otaki District

Colour Grey
Mileage 241,650,
Very economical,
Runs well,
5 Seater,
Few scratches, small dent,
Missing hubcap, & Mirror
Make an offer today

Price: $1,800

795 days ago

RELOCATION COMPLETE - Kapiti Community Foodbank

Maree from Waikanae Beach

NEW LOCATION - IT'S BUSINESS AS USUAL

After a busy few days relocating, the team at the Kapiti Community Foodbank can now be found at our new office;

17 Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu

Our hours and contact details remain the same.

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NEW LOCATION - IT'S BUSINESS AS USUAL

After a busy few days relocating, the team at the Kapiti Community Foodbank can now be found at our new office;

17 Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu

Our hours and contact details remain the same.

Open from Mon - Fri 10 am to midday
phone: 04 298 1097
email: foodbankkapiti@gmail.com
www.thefoodbank.co.nz...

Shared on behalf of the foodbank

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