Raumati South, Paraparaumu

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230 days ago

Volunteering Awards!

Volunteer Wellington

Nominations are OPEN!

Now is the time to nominate the volunteers that you want to thank and celebrate for their contribution to the community. Know a great volunteer? Nominate them now at www.volunteerwellington.nz...

Nominations close on 10 May 2024.

There are three categories for the … View more
Nominations are OPEN!

Now is the time to nominate the volunteers that you want to thank and celebrate for their contribution to the community. Know a great volunteer? Nominate them now at www.volunteerwellington.nz...

Nominations close on 10 May 2024.

There are three categories for the 2024 awards:
⭐Mitre10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Award – celebrate a superstar volunteer.
⭐LEAD Team Governance Award – recognise the effort and contribution of your board volunteers.
⭐Employee Volunteering Team Award – thank a business team making a difference in the community.

Thank you to our sponsors Mitre 10 MEGA Wellington (Petone, Porirua & Upper Hutt) and LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance & Leadership.

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231 days ago

Stay healthy for them this winter.

Ministry of Health

Get the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.

To book your flu vaccine … View more
Get the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.

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231 days ago

4 Bedroom, 2bathroom to rent

Charmaine from Paraparaumu

Beautiful, 4 bedroom property available to rent in Paraparaumu. Home has 2 bathrooms (one ensuite), main bedroom has a walk in closet, double garage, walk in pantry and easy indoor/outdoor flow.
Please message me if you are interested and I can help organize viewings and get you in touch with the… View more
Beautiful, 4 bedroom property available to rent in Paraparaumu. Home has 2 bathrooms (one ensuite), main bedroom has a walk in closet, double garage, walk in pantry and easy indoor/outdoor flow.
Please message me if you are interested and I can help organize viewings and get you in touch with the property manager.

www.trademe.co.nz...

233 days ago

Having my say in an open response to KCDC

Murray from Otaihanga

On occasion KCDC send me emails about their LTP (Long Term Plan) asking for my feedback. I'm not sure why I keep sending in these responses, maybe one day I hope it may make a difference, but so far all I get back is the council's opinion on what they thought they should do, and … View moreOn occasion KCDC send me emails about their LTP (Long Term Plan) asking for my feedback. I'm not sure why I keep sending in these responses, maybe one day I hope it may make a difference, but so far all I get back is the council's opinion on what they thought they should do, and therefore what they will do.

One day I hope we will have councillors who will have the balls to put a stop to spending and starting living within our means.

I don't want to blame the current council members, as they have essentially inherited a $185 million debt from previous council spending. *This number is from www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

However, the problem remains, we have a debt of $185 million. Perhaps $110m of this debt is due to previous spending on water supply, wastewater management and stormwater management. I was unable to find any indication of how the council is planning to reduce this debt. Is there anybody who is willing to stand up and ask "Why aren't we looking for options to pay this off?"

What if we could pay off $25 million each year for the next 5 years?

There are multiple options we could consider:
a) Raise rates 25% (for a 5 year period) This would provide an additional $25 million but you would have lots of unhappy customers.
b) Raise rates 5% (forever) and continue to pay off this debt at a very slow rate.
c) Cut back on all non-essential capital expenditure (for a 5 year period) This would provide the additional $25 million. No additional increase to rates!
d) Cut back on all non-essential council services (for a 5 year period) I couldn't find any figures for how much we could save, perhaps somebody else can comment on this. I'm sure it would be a significant amount.
e) A mix of cutting back on non-essential services, and a smaller rates increase, although the rates increase provides a relatively small amount, so it may not be worth it.


What are the essential services of council?
a) Water supply
b) Wastewater
c) Storm water
d) Road maintenance (repairing damaged roads only)
e) Rubbish removal (I consider this to be an essential service, however it is currently funded by home owners separately)
f) Services like licensing and building approvals are operated by the council, however these are generally all self-funding.

Everything else is therefore non-essential.

Perhaps non-essential services might include these capital expenses:
a) The transport hub and link road ($6.8m)
b) Seawall replacement ($3.2m)
c) Mahara gallery and Waikanae library ($5m)
d) Kapiti Gateway ($3.1m)
e) Parks and open spaces ($4m)

f) There is currently $74m budgeted for operating expenses, but there is no breakdown of this amount, so it is hard to say how much could be saved by closing the swimming pools, libraries, galleries, and other non-essential services.

At the very least we could save $22.1m per year, probably a lot more.

Swimming pools, libraries, galleries, parks, housing and new roads are lovely, but we can live without them. Certainly if we knew it was only for a period of 5 years. In some cases the swimming pools, libraries, galleries and parks could operate a self-funding model, where they raise their own funding to cover their salaries through user-charges, advertising or sponsorship.

In summary, I'm sorry I don't support either of the council's proposed options. I do support cutting all non-essential services for a number of years in order to reduce debt.

Neighbourly people - please be kind. I love using our parks and cycle ways. I visit the library and swimming pool on occasion. The parks and open spaces and fruit trees provided by the council are awesome. However, if we can significantly reduce our debt (and that debt belongs to every rate payer on the Kapiti Coast) then I would vote in favour of cutting non-essential spending and non-essential services in order to do so.

232 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

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232 days ago

Re Tiles for Sale

Robyn from Raumati South

Phone 0274441934

232 days ago

Tiles

Robyn from Raumati South

Surplus Italian ceramic glazed tiles as pictured.
Grey 200mm x 200mm - approx. 32 boxes each covering 1m2 and 100mm x100mm - approx. 2 boxes.
Yellow 200mm x 200mm - approx.16 boxes and 100mm x 100mm - approx. 15 boxes.
Off white textured 200mm x 200mm - approx. 8 boxes.
Price negotiable.

Negotiable

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242 days ago

Scrapping Three Waters adds to Kāpiti Coast rates burden

Justin Wong Reporter from Kāpiti Observer

The dismantling of the Three Waters reforms have lumped an extra 5% to the Kāpiti Coast District Council's proposed rates increases, bringing it to 17%.

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232 days ago

Food Recall: Prolife Foods Limited Value Pack and Refill Pack Pro

James from Waikanae

Prolife Foods Limited is recalling specific batches of its Value Pack and Refill Pack products containing peanuts as these products contain levels of aflatoxin above the allowable level. Customers are asked to check the product and date marking on the package. Affected product should not be … View moreProlife Foods Limited is recalling specific batches of its Value Pack and Refill Pack products containing peanuts as these products contain levels of aflatoxin above the allowable level. Customers are asked to check the product and date marking on the package. Affected product should not be consumed.

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

239 days ago

NZ Post text scam

Adrian from Paraparaumu

Looks like a scam or something fishy to me.

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234 days ago

Found Merlin Remote

Robyn from Raumati South

Merlin remote found yesterday in Coastlands carpark opposite Farmers. Handed in to Coastlands Help Desk in Mall.

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234 days ago

Flemish giant kits

Kelly from Raumati Beach

5 baby Flemish giants looking for a loving home

Price: $60

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234 days ago

2008 Nissan Caraven

Anja from Waikanae

Selling our camper van to downsize. Comes with everything you need for a fun weekend away or longer. Also works well as a sleepout.
Details:
318,xxx km
Current WOF
Rego to 9/1/2025

1,990cc (2.0L)
Petrol

recently had Self-containment certificate renewed and will be valid until the law … View more
Selling our camper van to downsize. Comes with everything you need for a fun weekend away or longer. Also works well as a sleepout.
Details:
318,xxx km
Current WOF
Rego to 9/1/2025

1,990cc (2.0L)
Petrol

recently had Self-containment certificate renewed and will be valid until the law changes in July 2025.

Includes:
Easy pull-out bed frame (fits 2 ppl)
Futon (not shown in picture)
Blanket
Sheet
Pillows
LED battery lights (you can place them where you want and control with remote)
Sink
25L fresh water tank
25L grey water tank
Hand pump faucet
Rooftop window for ventilation Cooler box
2 pull-out boxes for storage
Rare view camera
Aircon

View in Waikanae, Kapiti Coast.

Selling Van after traveling the country. Never had any issues. Runs nicely.

Please note: Radio and navigation is in Japanese so we never figured out how to set it up.

Get in touch if you have any questions.

Price: $12,900

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235 days ago

Paraparaumu Beach Sea Scouts Fundraiser

Nigel from Paraparaumu

Please support the Sea Scouts and purchase some yummy croissants!

paraparaumubeachseascoutscroissants.raiseit.co.nz...

235 days ago

Write Your Story - A series of 5-weekly 2.5-hour Community Workshops

Angela from Paraparaumu

Be inspired! Get started on your writing project in this popular series of 5-weekly workshops. commencing on Friday 19th January, 9.30-12noon in Kāpiti. Capture your memories, career or business story, travel adventures, or your family history in a supportive, fun environment. All you need is an … View moreBe inspired! Get started on your writing project in this popular series of 5-weekly workshops. commencing on Friday 19th January, 9.30-12noon in Kāpiti. Capture your memories, career or business story, travel adventures, or your family history in a supportive, fun environment. All you need is an open mind, a notebook, and pen. Notes, resources, and refreshments provided. Cost $105 for the series - 21 per workshop. Reservations essential contact Angela Robertson 0276332821 e.mail Kiaora@angelarobertson.nz

Price: $105

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