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Where:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
When:- Sunday 10 August
10am - 1pm
The Heat Pumps will be on so come along and enjoy a Sunday outing with your family by visiting the Market where you will discover hand made treasures and local … View moreWhere:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
When:- Sunday 10 August
10am - 1pm
The Heat Pumps will be on so come along and enjoy a Sunday outing with your family by visiting the Market where you will discover hand made treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story. You will find a huge variety of quality items and gifts including local Natural Honey.
Bring the Kids along so they can meet local author Michael Peryer and view his latest Children's Adventure Books. Jane will also be there with her hand made Crochet Toys along with Helen and her hand made Children's Dress Ups and Dolls Clothes.
Meet up with Friends and enjoy a day out at this great friendly Community Market then spend the rest of the day at other events, attractions and cafes.
Don't miss it... support local!
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Raffel Tickets - Text me on 0273521771 for tickets
We have about 10 concrete planks available that have been used for compost bins.
Planks are 935 x 225
(The concrete posts are staying)
Also 8 or 9 blocks if you want them.
Pick up from Waikanae
Happy to consider delivering them for petrol money
Bruce 027 385 3798
Create your own oasis by colouring up an outdoor area with a punchy mural using Resene Lustacryl or Resene testpots. Find out how to add a bright spot to your backyard with these easy step by step instructions.
2 bedroom townhouse available for rent in Avalon, Lower Hutt. 2 spacious bedrooms with large built-in wardrobes - 1 bathroom with heated towel rail and a wall heater. Allocated carpark with integrated EV charger - Open plan living area (lounge, dining and kitchen) - 2 heat pumps (upstairs and … View more2 bedroom townhouse available for rent in Avalon, Lower Hutt. 2 spacious bedrooms with large built-in wardrobes - 1 bathroom with heated towel rail and a wall heater. Allocated carpark with integrated EV charger - Open plan living area (lounge, dining and kitchen) - 2 heat pumps (upstairs and downstairs) - Fully double glazed - Washer/dryer, electric cooktop, dishwasher, fridge freezer, oven, gas hot water - Fenced private courtyard and foldable washing line - Access to a communal bike shed - Close proximity to public transport (5 min walk to train station) and main roads (approx. 5 min drive to motorway/Hutt Hospital/Lower Hutt CBD) $650 p/w
Call or text for private viewing.
Phone 029 1200592
Complete except for motor controller module, suitable for parts.
Offers?
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
FELTING GROUP
We are a small group of felters, sharing ideas and learning as we go. We use needle felting techniques and at times wet felting. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 1.30-3.30pm at 27a Elizabeth Street (across the railway line). You are welcome to call in to see what … View moreFELTING GROUP
We are a small group of felters, sharing ideas and learning as we go. We use needle felting techniques and at times wet felting. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 1.30-3.30pm at 27a Elizabeth Street (across the railway line). You are welcome to call in to see what felting is all about or contact:
Kathy McLauchlan, 021 180 4082
New Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, … View moreNew Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to shore.
People in or near the sea in the following areas should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
AREAS UNDER THREAT:
ALL COASTAL AREAS OF THE NORTH ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER ISLAND, THE SOUTH ISLAND, STEWART ISLAND, and the CHATHAM ISLANDS (updated: 3.02pm, 30/07/2025)
ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN AREAS UNDER THREAT:
STAY OFF THE BEACHES AND SHORE AREAS
People on boats, live-aboards and at marinas should leave their boats/vessels and move onto shore. Do not return to boats unless instructed by officials.
There is no need to evacuate other areas unless directly advised by local civil defence authorities. Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas near the shore) is not expected as a result of this event. We are advising people to:
- Move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
- Do not go to the coast to watch the unusual wave activity as there may be dangerous and unpredictable surges.
- Listen to local civil defence authorities and follow any instructions.
- Share this information with family, neighbours and friends.
- Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges will continue for several hours and the threat must be regarded as real until the Civil Defence states otherwise.
The situation may change as new information becomes available. Listen to the radio or TV for updates, or check www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Wrap up warm and enjoy a mid-winter treat with Winter Wednesdays at Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo! Visit the Zoo any Wednesday in August and get 1/2 price standard adult and child entry.
Purchase a ticket at the Zoo or pre-book online for any Wednesday in August.
Imagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage? … View moreImagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage?
Stop by the SPCA on the way home and make a donation?
Buy a captain's hat, open up Trade Me and browse "boats for sale"?
A few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - … View moreA few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - another parent shares our niggling worries.
We wanted to check in with our online neighbours: do you feel the same way? We are all busy, and keeping children home from school is sometimes impossible given other responsibilities. Busy lives and the apparent loss of collective energy around monitoring cold symptoms have led to more students and staff in shared spaces with sniffles and coughs.
But what do you think? Is this a concern?
We want to know: Are there clear Guidelines on when to keep kids off of school?
Should we be having a nuanced conversation about risk management, and how to better support working families?
Share your opinion with us below!
Departing Wellington Airport, this fully hosted 8-day tour makes it easy to explore one of New Zealand’s most remote and fascinating places. Stay in a comfortable lodge with stunning coastal views, set on a working coastal farm, enjoy home-cooked meals, meet the locals, and take a day trip to … View moreDeparting Wellington Airport, this fully hosted 8-day tour makes it easy to explore one of New Zealand’s most remote and fascinating places. Stay in a comfortable lodge with stunning coastal views, set on a working coastal farm, enjoy home-cooked meals, meet the locals, and take a day trip to Pitt Island. With just 10–12 guests per tour, it’s relaxed, personal, and completely unique.
Next departure: 20–27 November 2025
Get in quick - bookings close 15 August.
Found a black ‘resurgence gear’ bag on the road outside of paraparaumu golf course. Has a Toyota car key with a ‘delinquent’ tag on it. Let me know if you know who’s this is.
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