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Keys, wallet, phone... voting papers! Drop by one of our libraries or our Rimu Road service centre BEFORE midday today to make your vote count!
For more information on voting, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
The Kapiti Coast in general and Waikanae in particular are renowned for the large number of retirement facilities available to our increasingly ageing population. Now we see yet another facility soon to be coming to our district. I have nothing against retirement facilities. They serve a very good … View moreThe Kapiti Coast in general and Waikanae in particular are renowned for the large number of retirement facilities available to our increasingly ageing population. Now we see yet another facility soon to be coming to our district. I have nothing against retirement facilities. They serve a very good purpose and contain
lots of happy campers. Indeed, now being in my eighties, I sometimes think the time may come when I should consider moving into one.
My concern is that the rapid growth in aged-care providers so notably exceeds the growth of the general population that a gross imbalance is occurring and that such imbalance cannot be good for the future of this community.
Question: What has been the growth in new retirement facilities in the last decade and how does that compare with the growth in educational facilities? I suspect a significant imbalance. Is that OK?
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Electric Kiwi says four big companies are selling wholesale power at a steep price, which means we're having to pay more to keep the lights on. It's no secret, our cost of living is high and power bills are part of that headache. In a recent email to its customers, power company … View more.
Electric Kiwi says four big companies are selling wholesale power at a steep price, which means we're having to pay more to keep the lights on. It's no secret, our cost of living is high and power bills are part of that headache. In a recent email to its customers, power company Electric Kiwi passed on the blame for rising rates, saying it's having to pay record prices for wholesale electricity. It pointed to the big four generators - Mercury, Meridian, Contact and Genesis - saying they've increased the cost of wholesale power, even though they've doubled their net profits in the last year from $788 million to more than $1.5 billion.Those generators though say the hike in wholesale cost is because of the rising cost of thermal fuels like gas, coal or diesel and increasing carbon costs.But veteran electricity analyst Molly Melhuish has called that "profit-seeking" behaviour and that our funding model is broken. "We'll charge everything as the highest price on the system which these days is usually coal-fired generation."That means cheaper-to-produce power options like hydro or wind are priced the same as costlier generators, like coal. That's despite coal only making up roughly 7 percent of our electricity generation.Melhuish said there's little incentive to change. The Government owns 51 percent of three big power companies - Meridian, Genesis and Mercury and when they profit, so does the Government.She believed the companies are revenue-gathering now to help pay for future infrastructure needs to cope with the influx of electric cars.The Electricity Authority (EA) said it's looking into wholesale pricing to ensure the market is working in the best interests of consumers. But Melhuish said the sector needs an overhaul including the EA. "That means you'd have to have a real regulator, not just a fake regulator which the Electricity Authority is because it is governed by the very profit-seeking corporations that they're trying to regulate," said Melhuish. But there is one thing you can do to help reduce your bills and it's as simple as a click of a mouse button online and compare providers on Powerswitch."What we found is consumers on average are saving $385 by changing their electricity providers," said Powerswitch's Paul Fuge.
Our House of the Week this week is a newly renovated home on a beautifully landscaped and private section, with a darling sleepout out back. For sale through Derek Kelly and Tracey Savage from Kelly and Co. Read all about it on Page 3 of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a newly renovated home on a beautifully landscaped and private section, with a darling sleepout out back. For sale through Derek Kelly and Tracey Savage from Kelly and Co. Read all about it on Page 3 of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Kāpiti to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Kāpiti.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Kāpiti gets delivered to 26,500 letterboxes every Thursday from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki Beach, and is also available in stands throughout the area.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie on 021 973 105 or cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez on 021 501 913 or niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 4 - 6pm: "Drive Live" - with Tanya from Levin; keeping an eye on traffic (text your song requests to: 022 105 17 15).
* Fri 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - with James Eaton!
* … View more** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 4 - 6pm: "Drive Live" - with Tanya from Levin; keeping an eye on traffic (text your song requests to: 022 105 17 15).
* Fri 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - with James Eaton!
* Saturday 7.30am: "Wayne's Music" - Broadcaster Wayne Mowat's picks...
* Sat 8.30am: "The Ratbags Racing Show" - with Chris Craddock and Todd Zaner (repeat from 10.30am Friday morning...have your pen and paper handy for Chris' picks for Saturday racing at Hawera, thanks to The Railway Hotel, Otaki for sponsoring this show!
* Sat 9am: "Conversations" - Nikki Carroll and Lorraine Hamilton - see separate post...
* Sat 9.30am: "Age Friendly Cities" - with Jill Stansfield from the Older Person's Council.
* sat 10am: "Jazz Actualities" - with Adam Melville.
* Sat 11.30am: "At the table with Gail" - you've seen her recipes ahead of tomorrow's show...now see Gail with her three gorgeous granddaughters (pictured with Gail in the studio) who star on this weeks show (repeats next Tuesday at 4.30pm).
* Sat 8pm - 12am: "Rock Back the clock with Dave Dee".
* Sunday 7am: "Suzy & Friends" - with Suzy Cato of course!!!
* Sun 9am: "Children's Story" - with Vivienne Bailey.
* Sun 11am: "Focus on Arts" - Tanya talks to local author, Darin Dance (see separate post).
* Sun 5.30pm: "A week of it" - Headlines from the online newspaper for Kapiti and Horowhenua - www.kcnews.co.nz...
Stay safe this weekend - lots of school holiday traffic out there!
Make sure you tune in to 104.7FM (or to C.A.R online...) this Sunday, as local author, Darin Dance came in to the Waikanae studios to record a spot for "Focus on Arts" - goes to air 11am Sunday 9th October - YES this Sunday, and repeats Thursday 13th at 8.30pm (also available as a podcast… View moreMake sure you tune in to 104.7FM (or to C.A.R online...) this Sunday, as local author, Darin Dance came in to the Waikanae studios to record a spot for "Focus on Arts" - goes to air 11am Sunday 9th October - YES this Sunday, and repeats Thursday 13th at 8.30pm (also available as a podcast from our website from tomorrow morning).
If you like thriller's and crime fiction then get your hands on Darin's book, "Whiskey Lima Golf" - www.bachdoctorpress.com...
It's set in Wellington, about "crippled war veteran Tāmati Yelich finds himself in a world of shadows. A world where intelligence agencies vie for supremacy in the deadly 'great game' played out on the streets of the capital of New Zealand..."
Make sure you listen to find out more about what inspired Darin to write the book and a bit about his life!
"Focus on Arts" - 11am Sunday's - 104.7FM.
Our new station Manager, Nikki Carroll, (pictured left) had a good ole' chat with local Kapiti woman, Lorraine Hamilton for our 'Conversations' programme tomorrow at 9am on 104.7FM.
Lorraine wears many hats and was the organiser to TEDx Kapiti talks recently, she's an author … View moreOur new station Manager, Nikki Carroll, (pictured left) had a good ole' chat with local Kapiti woman, Lorraine Hamilton for our 'Conversations' programme tomorrow at 9am on 104.7FM.
Lorraine wears many hats and was the organiser to TEDx Kapiti talks recently, she's an author and an Executive Coach/Programme Director...and one very cool cat!
From Glasgow orginally, and been living on Kapiti Coast for 14years...tune in to find out more! 9am tomorrow - or from our website, at your convenience!
Check us out Kāpiti - 30.9 percent of eligible voters have now returned their votes! Waikanae is still leading the pack with Ōtaki not far behind!
It's not too late for you to have your say and drop your voting papers in to one of our libraries or service centres. Our Rimu Road service … View moreCheck us out Kāpiti - 30.9 percent of eligible voters have now returned their votes! Waikanae is still leading the pack with Ōtaki not far behind!
It's not too late for you to have your say and drop your voting papers in to one of our libraries or service centres. Our Rimu Road service centre is open late tonight until 7.30pm and tomorrow from 8am if you are missing your papers and need to cast a special vote.
Mark the entrance to your special spot in the garden with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.
Renee from Wellington Region Emergency Management Organisation is always really good to listen to and get some practical ideas about things you can do to be prepared (not like me, who discovers all her batteries are a white crusty mess when I think about checking....and that I've eaten most of… View moreRenee from Wellington Region Emergency Management Organisation is always really good to listen to and get some practical ideas about things you can do to be prepared (not like me, who discovers all her batteries are a white crusty mess when I think about checking....and that I've eaten most of the emergency supplies.....)😊😊😊
Come along to the Rimu Room, Coastlands Mall, on Tuesday 1st November at 1030am for a cuppa and a muffin and a really interesting talk!
Hi-de-Hi! Gail Hall came in to the studio to record Saturday's show with her gorgeous 3 granddaughters in tow...listen to the show to hear from Gail and the girls!
Here's this weekend's recipes.
At the table with Gail- 11.30am on Saturday's on 104.7FM
Use Snapper on the Kāpiti line from 12 November, all other lines from 27 November.
Tag on and off for every journey. Your Snapper payment may be checked, cash still accepted onboard the train.
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 9 October 10am - 1pm
Meet up with friends and visit this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
- Plants, … View moreWHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 9 October 10am - 1pm
Meet up with friends and visit this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
- Plants, Flowers and Seedlings
- Meet the local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure books
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Jaylon's Bakery - Yummy Bakery Biscuits and Loaves, including Keto and Gluten-Free options
- This Little Kiwi - Kiwi made sauces, Prenzel, dressings and more.
- Preserves
- Liquorice
- Designer Ladies Clothing
- Crochet Toys
- Lino Cuts
- Jewellery
- Scented Candles and Natural Skincare
- A wide variety of Homewares including Handmade Quilts and Cushions
- Sewing Craft - lots and lots of choices including different styled bags and face masks
- Junk For Joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and handmade items including furniture
- Much much more.
Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift (Christmas) and enjoy an outing at this great Community Event.
Support local!!
Needing more hours in the day to vote? Our service centre at 175 Rimu Road is open until 7.30pm tonight and tomorrow, as well as from 8am-12pm on Saturday to drop in your voting papers.
You can also hand them into any of our service centres and libraries during their opening hours. To find your… View moreNeeding more hours in the day to vote? Our service centre at 175 Rimu Road is open until 7.30pm tonight and tomorrow, as well as from 8am-12pm on Saturday to drop in your voting papers.
You can also hand them into any of our service centres and libraries during their opening hours. To find your nearest centre, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
👉🏼Voting closes at 12 midday, Saturday 8 October! 👈🏼
SeniorNet Kapiti, in conjunction with KCDC and Te Wiki Kaumatua, is running two Open Days to showcase how SeniorNet can help older members of the community deal with IT challenges.
Do you (or a friend, neighbour or family member) sometimes struggle to cope with your laptop, PC, smart phone or … View moreSeniorNet Kapiti, in conjunction with KCDC and Te Wiki Kaumatua, is running two Open Days to showcase how SeniorNet can help older members of the community deal with IT challenges.
Do you (or a friend, neighbour or family member) sometimes struggle to cope with your laptop, PC, smart phone or tablet? Are you still nervous about signing up for Internet Banking or any of the many other services that we are now encouraged (required?) to access electronically?
Maybe you've never done much computing and need to start with the basics? Or are you a regular user and just want to learn how to get the most out of your device or stay up-to-date with new developments?
We deal with these issues all the time at SeniorNet and our friendly tutors are always willing to go the extra mile to help. With a comprehensive programme of courses and workshops coming up in Term 4 2022, now is a good time to get started!
If you or someone you know could do with some IT help, please come along to our Learning Centre at 200 Matai Road, Raumati Beach between 11.00 and 2.00 pm on Sat 8th or Tues 11th Oct and talk to one of our tutors about how SeniorNet can help.
We would love to see you. You can find more information at kapiti.seniornet.nz
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