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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.
Many items,bikes, household stuff, clothes from baby sizes to siz 24 new and used, 7/10/2022 - Friday 6.00 to 8.00 pm and 8/10/2022- Saturday 8.00 to 12.00.all welcome.
Mark the entrance to your special spot in the garden with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.
Use Snapper on the Kāpiti line from 12 November, all other lines from 27 November.
Tag on and off for every journey. Your Snapper payment may be checked, cash still accepted onboard the train.
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 including:
- Plants, … 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 including:
- Plants, Flowers and Seedlings
- Meet the local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure books
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Jaylon's Bakery - Yummy Bakery Biscuits and Loaves, including Keto and Gluten-Free options
- This Little Kiwi - Kiwi made sauces, Prenzel, dressings and more.
- Preserves
- Liquorice
- Designer Ladies Clothing
- Crochet Toys
- Lino Cuts
- Jewellery
- Scented Candles and Natural Skincare
- A wide variety of Homewares including Handmade Quilts and Cushions
- Sewing Craft - lots and lots of choices including different styled bags and face masks
- Junk For Joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and handmade items including furniture
- Much much more.
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!!
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition… View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
Upper Hutt Cossie Club is the biggest and best of its kind in NZ already and it is taking a step further with the advent of a new sumptuous facility within its complex.
Part of the interior has been turned into a large separated cafe-bar with beautiful wooden features, low ceiling, comfortable … View moreUpper Hutt Cossie Club is the biggest and best of its kind in NZ already and it is taking a step further with the advent of a new sumptuous facility within its complex.
Part of the interior has been turned into a large separated cafe-bar with beautiful wooden features, low ceiling, comfortable saloon type seating mixed with others, huge state-of-the-art kitchen and a free computerised touch selection of background music/songs dating from the fifties to 2022 complete with a large screen relating to the musical choice.
This cafe-bar features not only cafe-style meals but a wide selection of craft beer, most of it brewed in Upper Hutt's famous Brewtown.
It is ready to go.
The only issue is sufficient staffing. Jobs are available to get this "room" full steam ahead and occupied.
Hi we have a bunk set dble bed on bottom with mattress & single bed without mattress on top. currently not set up!
👶 Parents, grandparents, whānau - are the children in your car safe?
👶 Is your child’s car seat installed correctly?
Most children are restrained when in a vehicle but experts report that around 80% of the restraints used are not installed correctly or are not appropriate for the … View more👶 Parents, grandparents, whānau - are the children in your car safe?
👶 Is your child’s car seat installed correctly?
Most children are restrained when in a vehicle but experts report that around 80% of the restraints used are not installed correctly or are not appropriate for the child.
We've partnered with Upper Hutt Plunket and local restraint technicians to run car seat clinics at Upper Hutt Plunket in Logan St.
Friday 7 October 10.00am - 2.00pm
Friday 18 November 10.00am - 2.00pm
Friday 2 December 10.00am - 2.00pm
Most children are restrained when in a vehicle BUT around 80% of child restraints are found to be incorrectly installed or not appropriate for the child.
A child restraint installed incorrectly = an unsafe child.
A qualified restraint technician will do a FREE safety check.
Bookings essential as spaces are limited
FOR BOOKINGS, CONTACT:
Catherine Pulford - UHCC Road Safety Co-ordinator
catherine.pulford@uhcc.govt.nz
04 527 2166
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