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Rugby World Cup. NZ vs Australia at Eden Park last night. Playing to a sold out crowd and a fantastic atmosphere. It was nail biting from start to finish.
An amazing performance from the Black Ferns, Portia Woodman and Ruby Tui were outstanding. I dont usually watch the … View moreHow good was that!!
Rugby World Cup. NZ vs Australia at Eden Park last night. Playing to a sold out crowd and a fantastic atmosphere. It was nail biting from start to finish.
An amazing performance from the Black Ferns, Portia Woodman and Ruby Tui were outstanding. I dont usually watch the rugby, but this woman's game is different. Im hooked. Go the Ferns!!
Preliminary results of the 2022 Kāpiti Coast District Council elections have resulted in some changes to the progress results issued yesterday of candidates elected. These are subject to special votes being counted and the final results being confirmed on Thursday, so results may still change. … View morePreliminary results of the 2022 Kāpiti Coast District Council elections have resulted in some changes to the progress results issued yesterday of candidates elected. These are subject to special votes being counted and the final results being confirmed on Thursday, so results may still change. For more information, see: www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Our Grapefruit tree is bursting to the seams. We have plenty of Grapefruit to give away or for a donation. Come and pick your own. Please call prior to coming to ensure someone is home.. We have our own extension picker for those grapefruit that are higher up in the tree.
We are at 95 Greenhill … View moreOur Grapefruit tree is bursting to the seams. We have plenty of Grapefruit to give away or for a donation. Come and pick your own. Please call prior to coming to ensure someone is home.. We have our own extension picker for those grapefruit that are higher up in the tree.
We are at 95 Greenhill Road RD1 Waikanae, call 021-894117 (Mary) or 021-1622502 (Ron) to confirm what time you can be here. Today Sunday 9th or from Tuesday 11th onwards suit us better.
I see in New World that there is a small reseptical for collecting small amounts of plastic wrap, bags and the like, but where does one go to take larger quantities? I imagine that the company that collects the material from New World uses it for something and that they'd be keen on collecting… View moreI see in New World that there is a small reseptical for collecting small amounts of plastic wrap, bags and the like, but where does one go to take larger quantities? I imagine that the company that collects the material from New World uses it for something and that they'd be keen on collecting as much as they can.
There should be a collection point pt at the Otaihunga Transfer Station.
Any ideas?
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 9 October 10am - 1pm
Meet up with friends and visit this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items.
Escape the house, visit the … View moreWHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 9 October 10am - 1pm
Meet up with friends and visit this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items.
Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift (Christmas) and enjoy an outing at this great Community Event.
Support local!!
Now’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.
Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!
Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and … View moreNow’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.
Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!
Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 31 October 2022. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and enjoy these great savings.
Over the last 24 hours, we have received over 2000 hand-delivered voting papers. This volume of last-minute votes means we won’t know the preliminary results until tomorrow evening so results could change.
See more at: www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Personal Training Opportunities Available.
Caroline McDonald Personal Training. Ph 027 687 0455
Please do not be shy. Give me a call if you have questions.
I have a Diploma in Weight Management and give dietary advice.
If you enjoy friendly competition our annual Biggest Loser Contest … View morePersonal Training Opportunities Available.
Caroline McDonald Personal Training. Ph 027 687 0455
Please do not be shy. Give me a call if you have questions.
I have a Diploma in Weight Management and give dietary advice.
If you enjoy friendly competition our annual Biggest Loser Contest starts October 17th.
I am an endorsed SMEAEP provider.
One week to go for this annual event. Set aside some time to come along to our Indoor Market Day, 9.00am to 2.00pm, Saturday 15 October, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (over the railway line). Arts and crafts will be on display and for sale along with fresh produce, plants, preserves and baking. … View moreOne week to go for this annual event. Set aside some time to come along to our Indoor Market Day, 9.00am to 2.00pm, Saturday 15 October, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (over the railway line). Arts and crafts will be on display and for sale along with fresh produce, plants, preserves and baking. Raffle available.
So, what happens next? We will have progress results to share with you this afternoon after 3pm. Progress results will include most of the regular votes submitted through the post or hand-delivered to collection sites during the voting period, but do not account for hand-delivered regular votes … View moreSo, what happens next? We will have progress results to share with you this afternoon after 3pm. Progress results will include most of the regular votes submitted through the post or hand-delivered to collection sites during the voting period, but do not account for hand-delivered regular votes received on the final two days of voting, or special votes. Because of this, there is a possibility these results may change.
Preliminary results will be announced tomorrow evening. Preliminary results include all regular votes received by post of hand-delivered to collection sites.
Final results will be announced on Thursday 13 October 2022 once all special votes are processed.
Keys, wallet, phone... voting papers! Drop by one of our libraries or our Rimu Road service centre BEFORE midday today to make your vote count!
For more information on voting, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
The Kapiti Coast in general and Waikanae in particular are renowned for the large number of retirement facilities available to our increasingly ageing population. Now we see yet another facility soon to be coming to our district. I have nothing against retirement facilities. They serve a very good … View moreThe Kapiti Coast in general and Waikanae in particular are renowned for the large number of retirement facilities available to our increasingly ageing population. Now we see yet another facility soon to be coming to our district. I have nothing against retirement facilities. They serve a very good purpose and contain
lots of happy campers. Indeed, now being in my eighties, I sometimes think the time may come when I should consider moving into one.
My concern is that the rapid growth in aged-care providers so notably exceeds the growth of the general population that a gross imbalance is occurring and that such imbalance cannot be good for the future of this community.
Question: What has been the growth in new retirement facilities in the last decade and how does that compare with the growth in educational facilities? I suspect a significant imbalance. Is that OK?
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Electric Kiwi says four big companies are selling wholesale power at a steep price, which means we're having to pay more to keep the lights on. It's no secret, our cost of living is high and power bills are part of that headache. In a recent email to its customers, power company … View more.
Electric Kiwi says four big companies are selling wholesale power at a steep price, which means we're having to pay more to keep the lights on. It's no secret, our cost of living is high and power bills are part of that headache. In a recent email to its customers, power company Electric Kiwi passed on the blame for rising rates, saying it's having to pay record prices for wholesale electricity. It pointed to the big four generators - Mercury, Meridian, Contact and Genesis - saying they've increased the cost of wholesale power, even though they've doubled their net profits in the last year from $788 million to more than $1.5 billion.Those generators though say the hike in wholesale cost is because of the rising cost of thermal fuels like gas, coal or diesel and increasing carbon costs.But veteran electricity analyst Molly Melhuish has called that "profit-seeking" behaviour and that our funding model is broken. "We'll charge everything as the highest price on the system which these days is usually coal-fired generation."That means cheaper-to-produce power options like hydro or wind are priced the same as costlier generators, like coal. That's despite coal only making up roughly 7 percent of our electricity generation.Melhuish said there's little incentive to change. The Government owns 51 percent of three big power companies - Meridian, Genesis and Mercury and when they profit, so does the Government.She believed the companies are revenue-gathering now to help pay for future infrastructure needs to cope with the influx of electric cars.The Electricity Authority (EA) said it's looking into wholesale pricing to ensure the market is working in the best interests of consumers. But Melhuish said the sector needs an overhaul including the EA. "That means you'd have to have a real regulator, not just a fake regulator which the Electricity Authority is because it is governed by the very profit-seeking corporations that they're trying to regulate," said Melhuish. But there is one thing you can do to help reduce your bills and it's as simple as a click of a mouse button online and compare providers on Powerswitch."What we found is consumers on average are saving $385 by changing their electricity providers," said Powerswitch's Paul Fuge.
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