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7 days ago

What's On: Beyond the Ark

Elizabeth from Tirohanga

Voices in the Wind choir presents animal themed music. Featuring Rosemary Russell's Prayers from the Ark, Saint Saens, Handel, Beatles and Elton John. Tickets Waged $20, Unwaged $15 from www.trybooking.co.nz
Beyond the Ark
  • St Barnabas, Plimmerton
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8 days ago

PLANTS for PLEASURE and AIR HEALTH

Lyn from Levin

A variety of decorative plants - mostly indoors or some optional. These are grown by myself in new, well fed soils and all have established root systems. Over time I have found most plants these days are prone to insects, so it always pays to keep an eye on their condition for the best … View moreA variety of decorative plants - mostly indoors or some optional. These are grown by myself in new, well fed soils and all have established root systems. Over time I have found most plants these days are prone to insects, so it always pays to keep an eye on their condition for the best results.

Monstera Delicosa = $10 and $12
Fruit Salad Plant x 2 only. They'll get big in big pots or stay smaller if you choose.

Calathea Zebrina = $12
A vari toned Calathea. There is a huge variety of this genus and I love the deep contrast of green in this one.

Maranta Lueconeura = $10 or $12
A Prayer Plant (with red stripes), with leaves that curl at night. These like reflected light and to be kept near, not close to, windows. They like to droop over the edge of your container, so positioned suitably is always a good choice. Once well established and come Spring they will be on their way. They frequently have a wee mauve flower on the end of a stem.

Aloe Vera = $10
Multi individual plants in a pot x 1 $10. Can be split up and planted or distributed separately. They wouldn't like damp shady places much, but otherwise are pretty easy going. For scratches, burns, cuts they are brilliant. I've used glass and soldering irons a lot and minor cuts or burns are sure to be 'gone' with use of aloe vera jell (the inside of the leaves) as well as bites, grazes and such. Personally, but for no particular reason I would not apply them to open wounds.

Bromeliads = $3-4 ea and one mult-plant pot $24
Various of the more everyday type. Up to 20 at $3-4 each. Some bigger, some younger. The group of flowering ones with the pot (inner pot) are $24.00. These are easy to keep, live on little, multiply well and flower, in normal conditions. They are watered from their centre.

All are for pick up in Levin or by arrangement for nearby multiple purchase/s.

Negotiable

9 days ago

Roger Hall's latest play at Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre

Roger Hall is back! With his latest comedy, End of Summer Time.

Experience Sir Roger Hall's End of Summer Time, the third instalment of the lovable character Dickie Hart, starring Gavin Rutherford.

Dickie Hart is told by wife Glenda they have to move from Wellington to Auckland. How … View more
Roger Hall is back! With his latest comedy, End of Summer Time.

Experience Sir Roger Hall's End of Summer Time, the third instalment of the lovable character Dickie Hart, starring Gavin Rutherford.

Dickie Hart is told by wife Glenda they have to move from Wellington to Auckland. How will Dickie cope with apartment living, meeting new people, Covid lockdown, getting a new driver's licence…and possibly even having to support The Blues?

"Once again, clever Sir Roger Hall strikes comedy gold…End of Summer Time is a great night out. Don’t miss it!”

- Ross Jolly, Director.
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9 days ago

Terns in flight (1159-1)

Paul from Levin

White fronted terns at the Manawatu Estuary, Foxton.

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10 days ago

What's On: WAIKANAE BEACH MOTHERS DAY MARKET

Gary from Waikanae

Celebrate Mothers Day by taking mum for a day out in Kapiti. Visit this great, friendly Community Market with a huge variety of quality, reasonably priced items and GIFTS available.
WAIKANAE BEACH MOTHERS DAY MARKET
  • Waikanae Beach Community Hall
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13 days ago

What's On: TALK - MAKING ENDS MEET

Gary from Waikanae

Are you having difficulty making ends meet? The first step is finding a way to Increase your Income. Seating is limited so to reserve yours Phone/Text Gary on 021 1155049.
TALK - MAKING ENDS MEET
  • Room 5, Johnsonville Community Centre
10 days ago

Say goodbye to tyre waste

Tyrewise

About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first … View more
About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.

Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.

Find out more about the scheme online.
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10 days ago

Anzac Day

Anzac Day

There are opportunities across the motu for the public to come together to mark Anzac Day this year.

National Anzac Day events include the Dawn Service at 6.00am and the National Commemorative Service at 11.00am (both at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington), and the Atatürk Memorial … View more
There are opportunities across the motu for the public to come together to mark Anzac Day this year.

National Anzac Day events include the Dawn Service at 6.00am and the National Commemorative Service at 11.00am (both at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington), and the Atatürk Memorial Service at 2.30pm in Strathmore, Wellington. The Dawn Service and National Commemorative Service will be broadcast live by TVNZ 1 and RNZ National.

For those wanting to join the Anzac Day parade at the Dawn Service, veterans are asked to assemble on Tasman Street by 5.30am.

The Atatürk Memorial Service in Strathmore will include a wreath-laying ceremony. A shuttle service will be running from Bowes Crescent carpark to the memorial site for anyone who may require assistance accessing the site.

For more information about Anzac Day, visit the Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage website or see the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park Facebook page.

To find out about events in your local community, visit the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association’s website or get in touch with your local council.
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10 days ago

Shag @ Foxton (1210)

Paul from Levin

A shag over the Manawatu River at Foxton Beach

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11 days ago

CLOSING 28 APRIL - Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024–34 consultation

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

It's the last week for you to join the kōrero and have your say on our Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024–34 consultation document. Submit your feedback by THIS Sunday 28 April - haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

Our LTP lays out the mahi we plan to do over the next 10 years and how we’ll pay … View more
It's the last week for you to join the kōrero and have your say on our Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024–34 consultation document. Submit your feedback by THIS Sunday 28 April - haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

Our LTP lays out the mahi we plan to do over the next 10 years and how we’ll pay for it. Importantly, the LTP sets out the likely impact on your rates. In our LTP consultation document you'll find what we think are some bold but essential proposals to actively reduce debt and build resilience without compromising our services.

By submitting your feedback, we can build a resilient future for Kāpiti, together. 💙

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11 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for chokos?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious choko recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's June issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this versatile crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by April 30, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener.

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11 days ago

The mobile breast screen unit is coming to Otaki

Mid Central DHB

The dates for the Otaki site are Monday 29th of April- Wednesday 22nd of May 2024.

The site is located at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, 144 Tasman Road.

Click here to book an appointment or call us at 0800 270 200.
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12 days ago

Foxton Shag (1212)

Paul from Levin

Shag at Foxton beach too close to fit in the frame.

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12 days ago

LEAD Team Governance Award

The Team from Volunteer Wellington

At Volunteer Wellington we want to celebrate great governance in the community sector of the Wellington region.

⭐Do you know a great Board whose work should be celebrated?
⭐Are you on a Board that deserves recognition?
⭐Has your board made a tangible difference this year?

If so, … View more
At Volunteer Wellington we want to celebrate great governance in the community sector of the Wellington region.

⭐Do you know a great Board whose work should be celebrated?
⭐Are you on a Board that deserves recognition?
⭐Has your board made a tangible difference this year?

If so, nominate them today at:
www.volunteerwellington.nz...

Thank you to our sponsors of this award LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance & Leadership.

Nominations close on 10 May 2024.

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12 days ago

Care you can count on

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

With the many friends she has made and the special bond she shares with her caregivers, the village has become an extension of Dora’s family.

Click to learn more about Dora’s experience at a Ryman village.

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