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575 days ago

Food Recall: Barista Bros brand Double Espresso Ice Coffee

James from Waikanae

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners New Zealand Ltd is recalling specific batches of its Barista Bros brand Double Espresso Ice Coffee due to a packaging fault leading to a possible spoilage risk. Affected product should not be consumed.

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

575 days ago

⚠️HEAVY RAIN WARNING - KĀPITI and WELLINGTON

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

MetService New Zealand have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for Kāpiti and Wellington from 9pm Wednesday to 9pm Thursday. 100-130mm of rain is expected to accumulate with peak rates of 15-25mm/h.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible … View more
MetService New Zealand have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for Kāpiti and Wellington from 9pm Wednesday to 9pm Thursday. 100-130mm of rain is expected to accumulate with peak rates of 15-25mm/h.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

If you are in a low-lying area now would be a good time to clear your stormwater drains, gutters and spouting of leaves and to check over your household emergency plans.

Stay safe out there and keep an eye on Metservice, Wellington Region Emergency Management Office and our website www.kapiticoast.govt.nz... for the latest weather updates.

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575 days ago

Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel - Waikanae and Paraparaumu workshop

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Paraparaumu and Waikanae – the next Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel community workshop is this Saturday, 6 May and this time the focus is on you! They want to hear what matters most to you about the Waikanae and Paraparaumu coastlines and your views on adapting to the impacts of sea-level … View moreParaparaumu and Waikanae – the next Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel community workshop is this Saturday, 6 May and this time the focus is on you! They want to hear what matters most to you about the Waikanae and Paraparaumu coastlines and your views on adapting to the impacts of sea-level rise.

? 10.30am–12.30pm Saturday 6 May 2023
? Otaihanga Boating Club, 19 Makora Road, Otaihanga

We've asked the panel to represent your views, so it’s important we hear from you on:
? What you value most about living here.
? How important the coastline is to you and why.
? How concerned are you about coastal hazards like erosion and flooding and why?
? What do you want protected on our coast and how could it be done?

Join us on May 6 or have your say online at haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

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575 days ago

Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel - Waikanae and Paraparaumu workshop

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Paraparaumu and Waikanae – the next Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel community workshop is this Saturday, 6 May and this time the focus is on you! They want to hear what matters most to you about the Waikanae and Paraparaumu coastlines and your views on adapting to the impacts of sea-level … View moreParaparaumu and Waikanae – the next Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel community workshop is this Saturday, 6 May and this time the focus is on you! They want to hear what matters most to you about the Waikanae and Paraparaumu coastlines and your views on adapting to the impacts of sea-level rise.

? 10.30am–12.30pm Saturday 6 May 2023
? Otaihanga Boating Club, 19 Makora Road, Otaihanga

We've asked the panel to represent your views, so it’s important we hear from you on:
? What you value most about living here.
? How important the coastline is to you and why.
? How concerned are you about coastal hazards like erosion and flooding and why?
? What do you want protected on our coast and how could it be done?

Join us on May 6 or have your say online at haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

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575 days ago

Waikanae Arts and Crafts Society

Jocelyn from Waikanae

PAPERMAKING WORKSHOP
Make your own paper from native harakeke fibre to provide a unique canvas for your artworks. You will learn how to pull sheets of paper from wet pulp, and how to couch the wet paper onto felts for pressing and drying.
Using our fine-grade pulp, you will be able to make paper … View more
PAPERMAKING WORKSHOP
Make your own paper from native harakeke fibre to provide a unique canvas for your artworks. You will learn how to pull sheets of paper from wet pulp, and how to couch the wet paper onto felts for pressing and drying.
Using our fine-grade pulp, you will be able to make paper ranging in sizes and varying in thickness from tissue paper to card. The resulting paper has a light straw colour and its own unique texture and feel.
Fine-grade harakeke paper is unsized and suitable for printmaking, drawing, calligraphy and more. The paper will be pressed and dried at the workshop and sent out to participants once ready, usually within 1 week after the workshop.
When: Friday, 9th June 10am-1pm
Tutor: Rob Kennedy
Spaces left: 6
Fee: $40
All materials are included.
Contact Maureen Starke, rmstarke@outlook.co.nz or (04) 293 2729

576 days ago

Raising awareness

Stuart Ayres from Kapiti Rotary

This is our first post to Neighbourly where we would like to raise awareness of who, what, when, where and how we go about things to improve communities locally and around the world.
Lets start with Our Mission and Vision
MISSION
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance … View more
This is our first post to Neighbourly where we would like to raise awareness of who, what, when, where and how we go about things to improve communities locally and around the world.
Lets start with Our Mission and Vision
MISSION
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders
VISION
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves

Interested in learning more, or want to come along to one of our meetings? Visit our website

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576 days ago

Otaki Family History Society (Formerly Otaki Genealogy)

Donna from Otaki District

For those in the Kapiti area, namely Otaki, a daytime genealogy group is now available.

* Wednesday 10 May
The next meeting will be held from 10.00 am to
12.15 pm in the Supper Room, Memorial Hall, Otaki
The theme is pre-1800s English research.
Visitors welcome. Gold coin koha appreciated
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For those in the Kapiti area, namely Otaki, a daytime genealogy group is now available.

* Wednesday 10 May
The next meeting will be held from 10.00 am to
12.15 pm in the Supper Room, Memorial Hall, Otaki
The theme is pre-1800s English research.
Visitors welcome. Gold coin koha appreciated

Looking forward to a great gathering!

576 days ago

If you are the ‘face’ of your business, have a minimal budget but need maximum exposure and don’t know where to begin, then this is for you.

Glen from Paraparaumu

Learn how to turn yourself into someone that people want to talk about for the right reasons. if you think your company is too small, too boring, too mundane, then think again.
Places are limited, register at keda.nz...

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576 days ago

THE MAHARA PLACE MARKET IS ON TODAY

Gary from Waikanae

Come on down to the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET which is on TODAY (Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Award winning Olive Oil, Plants, Seedlings and Fresh Flowers, Yummy Local Honey, Locally grown Avocados Jewellery & Crystals, Sewing … View moreCome on down to the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET which is on TODAY (Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Award winning Olive Oil, Plants, Seedlings and Fresh Flowers, Yummy Local Honey, Locally grown Avocados Jewellery & Crystals, Sewing Crafts, Knits, The Rawleigh's Man, and lots lots more. See you there...SUPPORT LOCAL!!

590 days ago

Should the council get rid of the Mt Victoria olive trees?

Reporter The Post

Olive trees that produced an award-winning oil are on the chopping block, with Wellington City Council proposing to remove them from a central Wellington street. The tree roots are causing some real problems, but is that reason enough to chope them down and replace them?

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577 days ago

Have your say - Speed Management Plan

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Curious about our draft Speed Management Plan? Head along to one of our drop-in information sessions to learn more about the plan is and why we're doing it.

Join us at:
🏍️ 3 May: Paekākāriki, St Peter's Church Hall, 4.30–6pm
🚴‍♂️ 11 May: Ōtaki Memorial Hall, … View more
Curious about our draft Speed Management Plan? Head along to one of our drop-in information sessions to learn more about the plan is and why we're doing it.

Join us at:
🏍️ 3 May: Paekākāriki, St Peter's Church Hall, 4.30–6pm
🚴‍♂️ 11 May: Ōtaki Memorial Hall, 4.30–6pm
🚌 13 May: Paraparaumu Beach Market
🛴 19 May: Raumati South Memorial Hall, 4.30–6pm
👣 27 May: Waikanae Community Market

The plan proposes reducing speed limits outside 20 schools, on three roads and in five town centres before 2027. We're also asking for feedback on options for speed management beyond 2027.

Visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz... for more information.

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577 days ago

Annual Plan 2023/24

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Kia ora Kāpiti, we want to fill you in on all things Annual Plan and rates for 2023/24 👇🏼 👇🏼 👇🏼

Our Annual Plan 2023/24 will have an impact on everyone living in Kāpiti. It will lay out all the mahi (work) we intend to do between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024 - the planned … View more
Kia ora Kāpiti, we want to fill you in on all things Annual Plan and rates for 2023/24 👇🏼 👇🏼 👇🏼

Our Annual Plan 2023/24 will have an impact on everyone living in Kāpiti. It will lay out all the mahi (work) we intend to do between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024 - the planned activities, services, and projects we plan to progress and why, how much things are likely to cost, and how we plan to pay.

In a nutshell:
💪🏼 We’re sticking to our Long-term Plan, making only minor changes. We will continue to invest in our resilience, making sure we have the infrastructure, services, and facilities we need to meet the challenges we are facing and support our whole community to thrive.

🚧 The year ahead is going to be far from plain sailing – the cost of delivering our projects and services continues to increase, and we have supply chain challenges and workforce shortages to contend with too.

💰 We've worked hard to reduce the rates impact from the forecast 14% increase (Dec 2022). The average rates increase for 2023/24 is 7.8%, just below the 7.9% forecast for year three of our Long-term Plan. This will vary depending on the location and value of your property.

The Annual Plan and associated rates paper will go to Council for discussion and adoption on 29 June 2023.

To learn more and look up the change in rates for your property, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

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579 days ago

New fleet of trains for Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa

James from Waikanae

New fleet of trains for Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa.

The new trains will operate using electricity wires, batteries and fuel, reducing over half a million tonnes of emissions.

What chance of extending the service to Otaki now they run on batteries?

www.rnz.co.nz...

577 days ago

TV Guide Has You Sorted This Mother’s Day

The TV Guide

Treat that special person in your life this Mother’s Day with a TV Guide subscription. We’ve slashed the price of our 1-year subscription. You’ll save $57 off retail and receive a new issue every week delivered right to your home. Discounted price valid until 14 May.

The TV Guide is New … View more
Treat that special person in your life this Mother’s Day with a TV Guide subscription. We’ve slashed the price of our 1-year subscription. You’ll save $57 off retail and receive a new issue every week delivered right to your home. Discounted price valid until 14 May.

The TV Guide is New Zealand's most comprehensive and interactive entertainment magazine, providing TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles and much much more! The perfect coffee table staple for all households.

Happy Mother’s Day,
TV Guide
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