Waikanae Beach, Waikanae

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478 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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478 days ago

Have your say - Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2023–29 (WMMP)

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

💚 We’ve joined forces with the rest of our region to say “Less Waste. Greater Place”. We’d love your views on the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2023–29 (WMMP) for our region, and our local action plan for Kāpiti, on how to better manage waste. Our aim is to send less to… View more💚 We’ve joined forces with the rest of our region to say “Less Waste. Greater Place”. We’d love your views on the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2023–29 (WMMP) for our region, and our local action plan for Kāpiti, on how to better manage waste. Our aim is to send less to landfill, and that means using our precious resources more efficiently and reducing the generation of greenhouse gas emissions from waste.

Have your say on the future of waste in our region before 1 September 👉🏼 www.lesswastegreaterplace.co.nz...

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478 days ago

Lunch and Learn: Building a Guerrilla Marketing Campaign

Glen from Paraparaumu

Friday 11 August | 12.30 – 1.30pm

KEDA Business Hub Kapiti, 60 Toru Road, Paraparaumu

A modern and unconventional system of promoting yourself on a very low budget, by relying on time, energy and imagination instead of big marketing budgets. Specifically geared for the small business and … View more
Friday 11 August | 12.30 – 1.30pm

KEDA Business Hub Kapiti, 60 Toru Road, Paraparaumu

A modern and unconventional system of promoting yourself on a very low budget, by relying on time, energy and imagination instead of big marketing budgets. Specifically geared for the small business and entrepreneurs Guerilla Marketing is based on human psychology instead of marketing guesswork. This very different workshop is designed with lots of hands-on action, numerous examples and a step-by-step planning guide. So, if your ordinary marketing just isn’t cutting it, then maybe Guerrilla Marketing is for you.

Learn more and register at keda.nz...

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479 days ago

Your Invitation: 2025-2026 Voyage Collection Events

Regent cruises

SOFITEL WELLINGTON 9 AUGUST

Discover the captivating itineraries in Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ NEW 2025-2026 Voyage Collection and see for yourself why sailing with Regent will be An Unrivalled Experience™, in true all-inclusive luxury.

Exclusive offers will be available at the events.
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SOFITEL WELLINGTON 9 AUGUST

Discover the captivating itineraries in Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ NEW 2025-2026 Voyage Collection and see for yourself why sailing with Regent will be An Unrivalled Experience™, in true all-inclusive luxury.

Exclusive offers will be available at the events.

Events are capacity limited – registrations are essential.
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480 days ago

One gift? Why not give 52 gifts with The TV Guide.

The TV Guide

Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues … View more
Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues delivered weekly straight to their home. Offer available until 2 September 2023.

The team at The TV Guide.
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480 days ago

Removable covers, couch on wheels

Diana from Paraparaumu

Great recovering project. All covers removable for washing or use as a pattern for new cover. In good second hand condition. Ink stain on one side of one cushion - does not show.

Price: $100

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480 days ago

Denim Blue 2 seater couch for sale

Diana from Paraparaumu

Good second hand condition, very comfortable. One cushion repair - unnoticeable. Pick up drive on, easy access, Paraparaumu.

Price: $250

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481 days ago

Introducing NCEA+ at Marsden

Samuel Marsden

Marsden’s rigorous future-focused learning programme NCEA+ combines NCEA Level 1 and innovative courses, ensuring that students are fully equipped for NCEA Level 2, NCEA Level 3 and life beyond school.

From 2024, Year 11 ākonga will study five traditional subject courses and choose from … View more
Marsden’s rigorous future-focused learning programme NCEA+ combines NCEA Level 1 and innovative courses, ensuring that students are fully equipped for NCEA Level 2, NCEA Level 3 and life beyond school.

From 2024, Year 11 ākonga will study five traditional subject courses and choose from Marsden’s unique NCEA+ offering –– an interdisciplinary course in which students select up to three different subject areas and explore a real-world context where they can work collaboratively, think critically and earn credits on the NZQA framework.

Marsden’s innovative NCEA+ courses successfully equip learners with the 21st-century skills they need to successfully navigate a rapidly changing world.
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489 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Louise Thomas posted this picture during a recent trip to Japan. The plover looks very different to what we see in NZ.

"This is the little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius) in the Kasai Rinkai Park in Toyko Bay. A large park with wetlands, surrounded by city and full of birds (and bird … View more
Louise Thomas posted this picture during a recent trip to Japan. The plover looks very different to what we see in NZ.

"This is the little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius) in the Kasai Rinkai Park in Toyko Bay. A large park with wetlands, surrounded by city and full of birds (and bird hides). I met quite a few Japanese birders here. They were very helpful with IDs. The bird looks quite a lot like our black-fronted dotterel. Bird #48 in 2023."

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481 days ago

Dining table makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kapiti

Is your dining table tasteless and dull?

Apply high gloss Resene Black for an instant injection of tabletop glam.

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482 days ago

Food Recall: Naked Kitchen brand Japanese Vegetable Curry

James from Waikanae

Life Health Foods NZ Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Naked Kitchen brand Japanese Vegetable Curry due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). The Naked Kitchen brand French Style Mushroom Soup has been incorrectly packaged as Naked Kitchen brand Japanese Vegetable Curry. People … View moreLife Health Foods NZ Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Naked Kitchen brand Japanese Vegetable Curry due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). The Naked Kitchen brand French Style Mushroom Soup has been incorrectly packaged as Naked Kitchen brand Japanese Vegetable Curry. People with a milk allergy should not consume this product. If you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. Customers with a milk allergy should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...

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482 days ago

Slow cooker

Kay from Waikanae

Russell Hobbs 6ltr oval slow cooker.
Brand new condition used once.
$ 40.00 ono.
Contact Kay -
0273071708
Waikanae

Price: $40

488 days ago

The most beautiful spot in every region of NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View more
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

483 days ago

JULY'S WEATHER IN KĀPITI

Murray from Paraparaumu

With June’s mild, dry weather continuing well into July, some began to wonder whether winter might also bypass July, but it turned-up in the third week along with a series of southerlies. But, overall July was slightly milder and sunnier than usual, with rainfall again well below average, and we… View moreWith June’s mild, dry weather continuing well into July, some began to wonder whether winter might also bypass July, but it turned-up in the third week along with a series of southerlies. But, overall July was slightly milder and sunnier than usual, with rainfall again well below average, and we continued to avoid the severe rain events again afflicting the north and east of the North Island.

The daily average maximum temperature of 14.1 degrees was a few points above average, but a couple of points below last year. Only Levin and Blenheim with 14.4 degrees were very slightly warmer than Kāpiti in central New Zealand. However, Kāpiti’s overall mean temperature of 10.3 degrees was the highest in that region. No frosts were recorded in the western parts of central New Zealand, although I did notice a few white tinges on neighbouring roofs a couple of times.

The sunshine equivalent 16 fine days, was also slightly above average.

This July was one of the driest of the last decade, with only 54 mm recorded at the airport. This compares with the historical average of 90 mm and last year’s 208 mm!

The wintry weather experienced over the last 10 days of the month may have slowed the onset of spring, already evident, but records show that warmer weather occurs with increasing frequency as August progresses.

486 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
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