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1 Year old Ram Lambs for sale. Suffolk/Texel Cross.
In excellent condition and ideal to add to a small lifestyle flock.
Based in the Waikanae area.
Have been shawn and drenched.
Price is per Ram ($80 each)
Happy to answer any questions.
Here is a poll we can all relate to, one way or another.
Should NZ Govt ban vaping on its shores?
YES
NO
MAYBE
… View moreHere is a poll we can all relate to, one way or another.
Should NZ Govt ban vaping on its shores?
YES
NO
MAYBE
Vaping was suppose to be a transitional tool to get converted cigarette smokers unconverted from smoking anything except what's on the barbecue.
But, just like we were warned, vaping is almost as bad a killing and health damaging addiction pleasure, as is the fag. And with young people taking it up, worse.
Here is what they are about to do in brotherly Australia: Ban the importation of non-prescription vaping products including those that do not contain nicotine. Min quality standards for vapes will be introduced including restricting flavours, colours and other ingredients. Vape products will require chemist-like packaging and the allowed nicotine concentrations and volumes will be reduced. All single-use disposable vapes will be banned and only pharmacies will be able to stock and sell the product.
Obviously we will follow. I would like though to see all vapes gone.
NZ has this thing kind of hanging around its neck: to be a smoke-free country by 2025. It won't happen especially under a National-ACT coalition Govt. But by allowing vaping in the air, it will be harder to contain and place further restrictions on cig smoking.
Second hand vaping can harm people and animals (and the environment) almost as much as second hand cigarette smoking. Upper Hutt has smoke-free regulations for all its parks. Will the council extend this to vaping if it hasn't already or just wait until vaping is outlawed going the way or even further than the Aussies?
Venue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 11 June 10am – 1pm
Enjoy a Sunday outing with your family and friends and include a visit to this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a… View moreVenue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 11 June 10am – 1pm
Enjoy a Sunday outing with your family and friends and include a visit to this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and GIFTS including:
Jaylons Bakery - Yummy baking treats, Biscuits and Loaves including Keto and Gluten Free
Red Van - Plants, Seedlings and Freshly cut Flowers
Gold Medal Award winning local Olive Oil including Gift Packs
Local Waikanae Honey
This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings and Beverages etc.
Preserves
Meet the Local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure Books
Lino Cuts
Novelty Children's Crayons
Perrott Fish - Crochet Toys
Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags, scarves, aprons and face masks etc. etc
Pottery & Paintings
Room Diffuses and Candles
A variety of handmade Jewellery
A wide variety of Homewares including hand made quilts, pillow cases and cushions
JUNK FOR JOY - Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items including furniture
Much much more.
Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift, then enjoy the rest of the day in Kāpiti at other events and attractions including maybe lunch at one of our many cafes.
Why not meet up with a friend or 2 or other Family members and enjoy an outing at this great Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!!
Posting on behalf of Red Cross 😊
Former refugees often arrive in New Zealand with very few belongings, and are faced with the day to day tasks in resettling which can be challenging. Support by volunteers goes a long way to making this easier .As more people are being settled in the Hutt … View morePosting on behalf of Red Cross 😊
Former refugees often arrive in New Zealand with very few belongings, and are faced with the day to day tasks in resettling which can be challenging. Support by volunteers goes a long way to making this easier .As more people are being settled in the Hutt Valley, we are looking for volunteers in the area. Red Cross offers full training and resources. If you would like more information about the volunteer role and training dates, contact; aileen.davidson@redcross.org.nz
Thank you
This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey … View moreThis week a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey teal/tētē-moroiti (Anas gracilis) on Henley Lake in Masterton. Bird #40 in 2023."
Nice to see my Rhododendron out in flower over five Meters high on this mid winters day...
Have a bit of fun playing around with verdigris paint effects with Resene paints and add classical highlights to your summer garden.
Follow our easy advice to get started getting creative at your place.
I would appreciate some newspaper, that I can light my fire, thanks
When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.
Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.
*some conditions apply
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View moreEven well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.
Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions … View moreCombining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.
Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions both new and old, stories past and present, and bringing together different cultural practices and perspectives. The concert will feature material from their debut album as well as new improvisational pieces, where listeners are encouraged to move beyond convention into new sonic territory.
A market designed to include everything dog related is coming to Upper Hutt's Brewtown on Sunday May 28, 9am to 2pm.
So there will be stalls, toys, treats, chews, training aids, apparel, info on doggy day care centres and boarding facilities.
Well behaved dogs can come along too.
… View moreA market designed to include everything dog related is coming to Upper Hutt's Brewtown on Sunday May 28, 9am to 2pm.
So there will be stalls, toys, treats, chews, training aids, apparel, info on doggy day care centres and boarding facilities.
Well behaved dogs can come along too.
Brewtown has always been open to dogs accompanying their handlers in a lot of the facilities at Brewtown.
This could become the second annual "expo" involving dogs in the Wellington region. The other is the Wellington Pet Expo staged in Porirua.
The Pet Expo costs up to $10 per person entry fee. The Barket costs a gold coin donation.
Hopefully you can come if you find our lunchtime seminars too difficult to attend -
Citizens Advice Kapiti is holding another Community Seminar on Thursday 15th June at 530pm in the Rimu Room upstairs in Coastlands Mall -
Hopefully this time will make it easier for you to get to this really … View moreHopefully you can come if you find our lunchtime seminars too difficult to attend -
Citizens Advice Kapiti is holding another Community Seminar on Thursday 15th June at 530pm in the Rimu Room upstairs in Coastlands Mall -
Hopefully this time will make it easier for you to get to this really interesting seminar, which will be a talk by Wakefields Lawyers on your employment rights, followed by Q&A -
And remember Citizens Advice Kapiti and Otaki are available by phone (04 298 4944 and 06 364 8664), email (kapiti@cab.org.nz and otaki@cab.org.nz) and by popping in and seeing us between 10-3pm Monday to Friday in Paraparaumu and 1030-1230 in Otaki.
Citizens Advice Kapiti will also have our community lawyers from the first Tuesday in the month, at 10am. Please ring 04 237 6811 if you would like a face-to-face appointment.
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