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Plant sale at the Awaken Church car park ,10r8 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt this Saturday 15/03/2025 from early to noon. All sorts of indoor and outdoor plants potted for sale.
Passionate about humanitarian work and community resilience? New Zealand Red Cross is seeking an Area Councillor to help guide and strengthen our local efforts. This is a great opportunity to contribute your leadership and governance skills to a global movement making a real impact.
You can … View morePassionate about humanitarian work and community resilience? New Zealand Red Cross is seeking an Area Councillor to help guide and strengthen our local efforts. This is a great opportunity to contribute your leadership and governance skills to a global movement making a real impact.
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8919) on our website or clicking the link below.
Volunteer Wellington, in partnership with Mentoring Foundation of NZ, is offering a Governance Mentoring Programme to strengthen leadership in the community and voluntary sector. This programme matches mentees with experienced mentors to build governance capability, confidence and connections.
… View moreVolunteer Wellington, in partnership with Mentoring Foundation of NZ, is offering a Governance Mentoring Programme to strengthen leadership in the community and voluntary sector. This programme matches mentees with experienced mentors to build governance capability, confidence and connections.
Participants will receive:
✔ One-on-one mentoring with an experienced governance leader
✔ Training, orientation, and six months of support
✔ Development goal setting and networking opportunities
Programme dates: 29 April – 11 Nov 2025
Mentee fee: $75 | Mentors: Free
EOI closes: 26 March 2025
If you’re looking to grow your governance skills or be a mentor, register now. More details on our website.
Tēna koutou neighbours, The Post is currently investigating school zoning. We're interested to hear from parents/whānau about how they decided what school to send their children to. Did you send your child(ren) to the school you're in zone for (or the nearest school if you don't … View moreTēna koutou neighbours, The Post is currently investigating school zoning. We're interested to hear from parents/whānau about how they decided what school to send their children to. Did you send your child(ren) to the school you're in zone for (or the nearest school if you don't live inside a particular zone)? Did you enroll your child in a school out-of-zone? Did you move house to get into a particular school/zone? We'd love to hear from a wide range of people, so please get in touch with me or Hanna McCallum if you have something to say on this topic: brittany.keogh@stuff.co.nz
hanna.mccallum@stuff.co.nz
Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View moreOur experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you should ask? 🔍
✅ What can I build on this site? (Zoning & planning rules)
✅ Are there any hidden costs or risks? (Geotech, flood zones, services)
✅ How much will development cost? (Feasibility & budgeting)
✅ What’s my timeline? (Consent process & approvals)
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 9 March
Time:- 10am -1pm
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… View moreWHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 9 March
Time:- 10am -1pm
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 along with Plants. Seedlings, Fresh Flowers, locally produced award winning Olive Oil and Natural Honey,
Bring the Kids along to see all of the Crochet Toys, Children's Dress Ups and Dolls Clothes.
Meet up with Friends and enjoy a day out on the Kapiti Coast and visit this great friendly Community Market.
Don't miss it... support local!
Paekakariki's Mulled Wine Concert series has been presenting top-class music in Kapiti for nearly twenty years. Organiser Mary Gow says she is really excited to be bringing to her home region one of the most well known and highest quality groups of classical musicians.
The New Zealand … View morePaekakariki's Mulled Wine Concert series has been presenting top-class music in Kapiti for nearly twenty years. Organiser Mary Gow says she is really excited to be bringing to her home region one of the most well known and highest quality groups of classical musicians.
The New Zealand String Quartet is probably the best loved chamber music ensemble in the country. It is made up of talented musicians who are all dedicated performers and mentors to students across the country. The longest-serving member of the Quartet, violinist Gillian Ansell, was awarded the MNZM (Member of the New Zealand Order of
Merit) honour for services to music in New Zealand. The other permanent member is violinist Peter Clark.
As an exciting development in their history, and for the first time ever, the NZSQ have announced that two other positions in the group - violinist and cellist - will be filled by invited guest artists The invited musicians for the Paekakariki concert will be violinist
Monique Lapins, who was previously a member of the NZSQ. The other invitee - who will be of great interest to followers of the Mulled Wine Concert series - is Andrew Joyce, dynamic first cellist of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Andrew is no stranger to Kapiti audiences, having played in many concerts here.
As a group, the quartet promise that their 2025 season will be an epic one.
The rest of 2025 will be filled with toe-tapping, awe-inspiring, boundary-pushing chamber music. From epic works for chamber orchestra by Shostakovich to the premiere of a brand-new New Zealand piece; from dancers to poets; from your local community centre to the depths of
space, we’re bringing the music to you they say.
The Paekakariki concert will take place at St Peters Hall on 16 March 2025 at 2:30PM and will feature works by Haydn, Dame Gillian Whitehead, Dave Flynn, Dvořák String Quartet No. 12, Op. 96, the American Quartet and excerpts from the Danish String Quartet Wood Works The Last Leaf. A concert not to be missed, indeed!
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Mulled Wine Concerts presents the New Zealand String Quartet in concert
Sunday 16 March 2025 at 2:30PM
St Peter Community Hall, Beach Rd, Paekakariki
Tickets $35, Students $15.
Online sales: marygow@gmail.com. Tel: 021 101 9609
Info: www.mulledwineconcerts.com... or on FaceBook: Mulled Wine Concerts.
Ticket outlets: Magpie Paremata, Mana Esplanade; Finns Hotel, Paekākāriki; Moby Dickens Bookshop, Paraparaumu Beach; Jenoa, 2 Mahara Place, Waikanae.
Haydn String Quartet, Op. 64, No. 5, 'The Lark'
Dame Gillian Whitehead, Poroporoaki
Dave Flynn, Slip
Dvořák String Quartet No. 12, Op. 96, the 'American Quartet'
Excerpts from Danish String Quartet's Wood Works / The Last Leaf
Speed bumps are a hot topic in many neighborhoods - they aim to slow down speeding drivers, but they also impact everyone on the road. In your opinion, do you think they do the trick or are they just an inconvenience?
Share your thoughts below.
If you get a text asking you to pay a speeding fine, please do not click on the link.
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a speeding fine, claiming to be from Police.
Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us, please don’t click the link.
Easily change the height and layout of the shelves any time as your plants grow or the items you want to showcase change with this handy pegboard finished in Resene Colorwood Whitewash. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Lightweight, stylish, and packed with retro charm! This fibreglass Lilliput Gazelle tows effortlessly behind a normal sized car and even fits inside a standard garage. These are collector's items, and our one has been beautifully rennovated. For more details search for Lilliput Gazelle on … View moreLightweight, stylish, and packed with retro charm! This fibreglass Lilliput Gazelle tows effortlessly behind a normal sized car and even fits inside a standard garage. These are collector's items, and our one has been beautifully rennovated. For more details search for Lilliput Gazelle on trademe.
It's been insulated, certified and rewired to modern standards. Comes with current WOF.
If you're interested in viewing, message me to orgainse a time.
Supremely Gourmet is recalling all batches and all dates of Supremely Gourmet brand Mint Dark Chocolate, Orange Dark Chocolate, and Premium Dark Chocolate due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). People with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume these products. If you are … View moreSupremely Gourmet is recalling all batches and all dates of Supremely Gourmet brand Mint Dark Chocolate, Orange Dark Chocolate, and Premium Dark Chocolate due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). People with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume these products. If you are not allergic or intolerant to milk, this recall does not affect you.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
"Nature's Choice": Gardening services
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Are you ready to bring your garden to life? At Nature's Choice, we specialize in creating stunning landscapes tailored to your vision. Whether you need a complete … View more"Nature's Choice": Gardening services
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Are you ready to bring your garden to life? At Nature's Choice, we specialize in creating stunning landscapes tailored to your vision. Whether you need a complete garden makeover or regular maintenance, our team is here to help!
**Our Services Include:**
- Garden Design & Planning
- Planting & Landscaping
- Lawn Care & Maintenance
- Seasonal Clean-Up
- Weed Control & Pest Management
- Mulching & Soil Enrichment
**Why Choose Nature's Choice?**
- Experienced and passionate gardening professionals
- Personalized service to meet your unique needs
- Eco-friendly practices to promote a sustainable garden
- Competitive pricing with no hidden fees
**Get Started Today!**
Contact us for a free consultation and let’s turn your garden into a paradise
0272430951
Text or call emailing is fine but the neighbourly one is fickle
Sales@natureschoice.co.nz
FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH
After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer.
CREATIVE TEXTILES
Have you ever tried your hand at creative textiles? There has been a great response to this new group. They meet on Tuesday afternoons. For further information, contact Donna 021 255 0519.
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