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🛠️ Construction & Landscaping Gear – All in Good Working Order
Clearing out quality gear and materials from our Kapiti yard as we prep for relocation. Everything’s in solid working condition—ideal for builders, landscapers, DIYers, or anyone setting up a site or workshop.
Available… View more🛠️ Construction & Landscaping Gear – All in Good Working Order
Clearing out quality gear and materials from our Kapiti yard as we prep for relocation. Everything’s in solid working condition—ideal for builders, landscapers, DIYers, or anyone setting up a site or workshop.
Available items include:
- ✅ Corrugated iron sheets (silver & dark grey)
- ✅ Stacks of formwork panels & braced timber
- ✅ Drywall sheets & framing timber (stored dry)
- ✅ Garden Mate C-DAX sprayer (mobile, clean, ready to go)
- ✅ Concrete blocks, slabs, and cylindrical pipe sections
- ✅ Utility trailer can included ramps (not the ones pictured)—ready to haul
- ✅ Firewood stack (dry, split, ready to burn)
- ✅ Misc. site gear: buckets, hoses, pallets, crates, and more
Condition: All items stored dry, used but reliable
Price: Open to offers or bundle deals—keen to clear before the move
📩 Message for photos, measurements, or to swing by for a look
We have hundreds of bricks and dozens of pavers as shown in the photos. They need to be collected in Otaki. Bring a trailer and willing hands to collect them all and you can have the lot for $200. Great for paths, walls, BBQ areas etc. Contact 021818636.
I bought these for my bunny but he hasn't used them. New condition. SLEEP MAT WITH TUNNEL. Sleep Bed and 4 soft blankets.
Interviewer:
"Do you think that the British class system has finally ended?"
Upper-middle class Romance author, Dame Barbara Cartland:
"Well, of course it has; otherwise I would't be sitting here, talking to someone like you!"
Happy New Year [hopefully!]
Mike
If so, its good to know you are still alive and reading this.
We have a function to go to over Christmas up that way and having heard a few hairy stories about the road, I went up there on Thursday to check it out. The road's ok, narrow and winding, but not much worse than a Wellington … View moreIf so, its good to know you are still alive and reading this.
We have a function to go to over Christmas up that way and having heard a few hairy stories about the road, I went up there on Thursday to check it out. The road's ok, narrow and winding, but not much worse than a Wellington hill suburb. What was pretty scary was the behavior of other drivers. Three vehicles heading the other way at speed would have crashed into me if I hadn't been pulled off the road. I had pulled in to check the address when a truck came flying past, taking up all of the narrow road at speed. There is no way the driver would have been able to stop had they come around the corner immediately in front of me. The other two drivers came hurtling past as I had turned in to turn around and come back down the hill. They were also driving at speed and taking up most of the road. Coming back down I passed another car coming up and estimate that the safe speed to pass another car was about 30-35 kms.p.h. So, now we're thinking, do we go to the function or not.? Feels a bit like we're taking our life in our hands going up there. Drivers appear to be overconfident, and they are courting serious injury.
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
Transform your living room into a work of art with Resene Colorwood wood stains. Find out how to create your own stain feature wall with these easy step by step instructions.
I have a spin bike for sale to anyone who wants to make an offer. Just want to clear some space. It is solid and in excellent condition. Probably hasn't had a lot of use to be fair as I bought an E bike. I am not unrealistic so if you want to try it feel free to contact me on my mobile. Great … View moreI have a spin bike for sale to anyone who wants to make an offer. Just want to clear some space. It is solid and in excellent condition. Probably hasn't had a lot of use to be fair as I bought an E bike. I am not unrealistic so if you want to try it feel free to contact me on my mobile. Great for someone who does a bit of road cycling or just wants to keep fit.
Peter Scott
021 870 948
Raumati Beach
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours … View moreMany New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Let the Christmas elves at Mags4gifts.co.nz handle your last-minute shopping. For a limited time, gift a subscription with up to 40% off best-sellers like TV Guide, NZ House & Garden, and NZ Gardener. It’s the perfect Christmas present, sorted in minutes (and no one needs to know it was a … View moreLet the Christmas elves at Mags4gifts.co.nz handle your last-minute shopping. For a limited time, gift a subscription with up to 40% off best-sellers like TV Guide, NZ House & Garden, and NZ Gardener. It’s the perfect Christmas present, sorted in minutes (and no one needs to know it was a last-minute surprise)!
Happy festive season to the Kapiti community. Our Society wishes to thank you all for your continued support. Our Society is in good heart and membership continues to grow.
If you’re interested in joining or dusting off your skills in the New Year, come along to one of the craft sessions … View moreHappy festive season to the Kapiti community. Our Society wishes to thank you all for your continued support. Our Society is in good heart and membership continues to grow.
If you’re interested in joining or dusting off your skills in the New Year, come along to one of the craft sessions available at the Society, 27a Elizabeth St (across the railway line). Your subscription will allow you to attend all or any of the groups available. All groups welcome new members and will help you improve your skills or get you started.
Volunteers will be scouring the foreshore, riverbanks, and islands for rubbish on Saturday the 13th as part of the Clean Up the Hutt event.
This initiative helps stop plastic from reaching our oceans and makes our waterways cleaner and safer for everyone.
We want to know: Should this be … View moreVolunteers will be scouring the foreshore, riverbanks, and islands for rubbish on Saturday the 13th as part of the Clean Up the Hutt event.
This initiative helps stop plastic from reaching our oceans and makes our waterways cleaner and safer for everyone.
We want to know: Should this be rolled out across all coastal cities in Aotearoa? And more importantly… would you get involved? 💚
Want the details? The Post has you covered.
The Friends of Kaitawa Reserve
WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU
Do you enjoy being out in the bush and hearing the native birds singing?
Do you have an interest in ecology/ conservation?
Do you have time on a Thursday morning, weather permitting, to help look after the native bush at the Reserve and… View moreThe Friends of Kaitawa Reserve
WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU
Do you enjoy being out in the bush and hearing the native birds singing?
Do you have an interest in ecology/ conservation?
Do you have time on a Thursday morning, weather permitting, to help look after the native bush at the Reserve and help clear invasive plants?
If you are interested:
Join us at the Scout Hall via Kaitawa Cres entrance, 9am to noon (or starting 8am during summer).
Bring gumboots, wet-weather clothing and gardening gloves.
A smoko break (morning tea) mid-session is a feature.
Contact the group by ringing Peter on 0210 277 0520, or via these websites: 1. www.forestandbird.org.nz... 2. www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
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