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Mōrena Kāpiti, tune in at 9.30am for the livestream of today's hearing submissions on our consultation document, "Te Tupu Pai | Growing Well: our proposed approach to enabling sustainable growth in Kāpiti". 🎥
The document went out for public consultation on 19 October, with … View moreMōrena Kāpiti, tune in at 9.30am for the livestream of today's hearing submissions on our consultation document, "Te Tupu Pai | Growing Well: our proposed approach to enabling sustainable growth in Kāpiti". 🎥
The document went out for public consultation on 19 October, with submissions closing on 19 November 2021.
Through the hearings, Council has provided an opportunity for submitters to directly address elected members on the proposed approach outlined in the consultation document.
Watch the livestream from the link below.
Dear neighbours,
If you've ever struggled with this question, houseplant collector Moira West (400 indoor plants and growing!) has the answers.
Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.
With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three … View moreSummer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.
With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three ocean-related events. With easy to read graphs and insights for reducing your family's and a property's risk it is an essential part of your coastal awareness toolkit.
Following the Government’s announcement today, we are preparing to run the new COVID Traffic Light System across all our facilities and services as Wellington will be shifting to Orange on Friday 3 December.
Specific information about our services and facilities will be available on Thursday 2 … View moreFollowing the Government’s announcement today, we are preparing to run the new COVID Traffic Light System across all our facilities and services as Wellington will be shifting to Orange on Friday 3 December.
Specific information about our services and facilities will be available on Thursday 2 December, but for now please visit: wellington.govt.nz...
To get your COVID Vaccine Pass, visit www.mycovidrecord.health.nz....
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This week’s speaker was Sir Jerry Mateparae, a distinguished New Zealander who is accustomed to talking and answering questions about his career as a soldier, diplomat, and of course, Governor-General.
On this occasion he was relieved, he said, to tell us about his latest role. He is chair of … View moreThis week’s speaker was Sir Jerry Mateparae, a distinguished New Zealander who is accustomed to talking and answering questions about his career as a soldier, diplomat, and of course, Governor-General.
On this occasion he was relieved, he said, to tell us about his latest role. He is chair of the Board of one of the government’s National Science Challenges, which was set up in 2014 with funding guaranteed for ten years. The Challenges are mission-led, employ the best available research teams, embrace Vision Matauranga, and encourage stakeholders to set the research agendas.
Sir Jerry chairs one of the three health-related Challenges, called ‘Healthier Lives’. This one focuses on the health issues in the adult population which place the heaviest burden on the system. There are four prominent diseases under special study: cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Interestingly, the bulk of work is not laboratory-based biomedical research - the search for ‘cures’ - but deals more with the detection, assessment, and management of diseases out in the community.
This is going well, and Sir Jerry gave some examples. Diabetes can be better controlled via ‘health navigators’ who will guide sufferers into better lifestyles. A tool has been developed to help GPs predict who is most at risk from cardiovascular events. CCDna testing of blood samples can detect cancers at low cost, and indicate whether tumours are growing or shrinking.
The health status of Maori and Pasifika populations is relatively poor, and ‘Healthier Lives’ is looking at issues around equitable access to health services which, as Bill McAulay noted, has become evident in the current pandemic.
Finally, Sir Jerry paid tribute to the dedicated and highly skilled scientists involved in the Healthier Lives challenge.
Porirua City Council is requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from January 17, and vaccination passes will be required at all council premises from December 3.
Chief executive Wendy Walker says as a public service organisation the health and safety of staff, customers and the … View morePorirua City Council is requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from January 17, and vaccination passes will be required at all council premises from December 3.
Chief executive Wendy Walker says as a public service organisation the health and safety of staff, customers and the wider Porirua community was the key driver behind these decisions.
Council has also made the decision that when New Zealand moves to the traffic light system on December 3, all council facilities and premises will require users to show vaccination passes.
Greater Wellington is reminding everyone to check the safety of swimming spots over summer.
"We monitor over 80 swimming spots in our region over summer to help make sure you can check where it’s safe to swim."
Click on READ MORE to learn you can check before you swimming.
Words and picture by Louise Thomas.
"Might I suggest that if you don't want people to know you are nesting there, that you stop screaming like a stuck pig every time someone walks past. Just a thought. Pūkeko/purple swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) at Manor Park Golf Sanctuary."
Dear neighbours,
Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, … View moreDear neighbours,
Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, silverbeet, leek, mint and herbs. Yummy!
Meet four month old Kora who is available for adoption at the Wellington SPCA.
"I'm a playful pup, who loves having a wrestle with my friends and burning off my puppy energy. I have quickly become a volunteer favourite and they can’t understand why I am still here. I am looking for a … View moreMeet four month old Kora who is available for adoption at the Wellington SPCA.
"I'm a playful pup, who loves having a wrestle with my friends and burning off my puppy energy. I have quickly become a volunteer favourite and they can’t understand why I am still here. I am looking for a semi-experienced home to help me learn the necessities, continue my socialisation and help me thrive in my new home. Due to my age, I'm not able to be left alone for more than a few hours at a time, though it's a great time to continue my puppy training.
I am beginning to learn basic commands like sit, down and come. I love chasing balls and chewing , I am very clever at doing both of these things. I am yet to be tested with small animals, and could learn from an existing male dog in the home. I am better suited to a house with confident teenagers, rather than children. If you're keen to meet me and be very entertained by me, apply to adopt me and the canine team will be in touch."
The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with a closing date of 12 February 2022. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz. Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets online.
All proceeds go to… View moreThe Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with a closing date of 12 February 2022. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz. Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets online.
All proceeds go to the Life Flight Trust and local charities
Has the pandemic made you shop more locally? Do you feel like you can rely on your community?
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Would like about 5sq m added to existing paved area in rear garden, pavers about 200x200.
Britta water filter and cartridge. Has had little use. As new but is missing the little flap over the spout.
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