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It’s easy to create your very own colourful planter box, with the kids or for the kids to enjoy, from an old wooden drawer and Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
How different would your life look if you knew your home was really safe in the event of financial disaster? Income protection protects you and your loved ones. For peace of mind contact Cover Yours today. #incomeprotectionkapiti #incomeprotectionnz #incomeprotectionkāpiti … View moreHow different would your life look if you knew your home was really safe in the event of financial disaster? Income protection protects you and your loved ones. For peace of mind contact Cover Yours today. #incomeprotectionkapiti #incomeprotectionnz #incomeprotectionkāpiti #incomeprotectionwellington #incomeprotection
The best and the worst of our shared humanity...breathtaking and heartbreaking.' The Hon. Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO
One woman's astonishing journey from unimaginable trauma to becoming a power for good.
Davis Trading Company Ltd is recalling a specific batch of their Sesame Seed, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Affected product should not be consumed.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
excellent condition
Others of you may be "a book about a dog, how totally mad, she must have officially lost it." In which case I completely understand. For I once viewed dog owners with much suspicion. The way they obsessively talk about their dogs often using voices for them to reply; … View moreexcellent condition
Others of you may be "a book about a dog, how totally mad, she must have officially lost it." In which case I completely understand. For I once viewed dog owners with much suspicion. The way they obsessively talk about their dogs often using voices for them to reply; the way they have a light covering of dog hair all over their clothes and sofas; and worse, an alarming comfort and ease around excrement. But I now get why people become so mad about their hounds. It wasn't instant love I have to admit. Getting a puppy when I was at a low ebb in my life wasn't easy - there was a lot of challenging, what I call, dog administration (dog-min), and the humiliating first trip to the vet still haunts me. It's been a bumpy old road, but Peggy has been lovingly by my side through some life-changing moments and I wouldn't have coped without her. Most surprisingly she has taught me a huge amount - not how to get an old pie packet out of a bin and lick it (I could already do that), but real lessons about life and love and trust and friendship.
We're looking for delicious orange recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's October issue. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this fruit to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 20, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the October issue of NZ Gardener.
Levin Mobile, next to War Memorial, Queen Street, Levin.
Click here to book an appointment or call us at 0800 270 200.
Another Tuesday and the age pension has gone kerching! into our accounts. It comes from the government of course, but it really comes from the people and the businesses of NZ. I buy whatever I can from the people contributing to my pension - NZ owned shops and businesses, the hard workers and the … View moreAnother Tuesday and the age pension has gone kerching! into our accounts. It comes from the government of course, but it really comes from the people and the businesses of NZ. I buy whatever I can from the people contributing to my pension - NZ owned shops and businesses, the hard workers and the innovators - sending that cash back into the local economy. I feel good about that. Thanks and hang in there folks, better times are coming.
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View moreWinter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.
Click read more for the full story.
Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Ghuznee Street in Wellington on Monday 17 June have identified a white Toyota Aqua whose driver may have information that could assist the investigation.
Initial enquiries indicate the driver may not have been aware they had collided with a person.
… View morePolice investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Ghuznee Street in Wellington on Monday 17 June have identified a white Toyota Aqua whose driver may have information that could assist the investigation.
Initial enquiries indicate the driver may not have been aware they had collided with a person.
If you are the owner of this vehicle, please contact us.
We would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw a similar make and model car around Ghuznee Street, or heading north towards the Hutt Valley, about 10:50pm on the night of the incident.
A number of people have come forward with information and spoken to Police since this tragic incident, and we ask anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch, especially if you have video of the incident.
Information can be provided to Police by calling 105 or making an online report at 105.police.govt.nz using “Update Report”. Please reference the file number 240617/0598
Should I? Shant I? Do I have a choice?
Is my PC going to work with Windows 11?
Come and speak to the experts at The Computer Place, we can help you make a decision.
7 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, Phone 04 2972226
info@cando.co.nz, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
We are easy to find. We are … View moreShould I? Shant I? Do I have a choice?
Is my PC going to work with Windows 11?
Come and speak to the experts at The Computer Place, we can help you make a decision.
7 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, Phone 04 2972226
info@cando.co.nz, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
We are easy to find. We are situated on the corner of Kapiti Road & Hinemoa Street.
Just come over the railway line and veer right, we are right on the corner, car paking available.
Thursday 18 July, 10–11.30am, Kāpiti Boating Club, Paraparaumu Beach
Our Libraries have teamed up to host Taura awa – a joint community effort to weave tī kōuka (Cabbage tree) fibres into ropes that will guide our native whitebait through artificial structures such as culverts, helping … View moreThursday 18 July, 10–11.30am, Kāpiti Boating Club, Paraparaumu Beach
Our Libraries have teamed up to host Taura awa – a joint community effort to weave tī kōuka (Cabbage tree) fibres into ropes that will guide our native whitebait through artificial structures such as culverts, helping them complete their migration. This project is the inspiration of Ōtaki weavers Sue Barrett, Denise Parata, and Mohi from Waikanae ki Uta ki Tai.
The session is free and there’s no need to register. Just turn up on the day and get involved!
Painting Group
If you are interested in painting or drawing and want to meet up with like minded, creative people, come along to our painting groups, Tuesday morning between 9.30am and 11.30am or Saturday morning between 10.00am and 12.30pm, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway … View morePainting Group
If you are interested in painting or drawing and want to meet up with like minded, creative people, come along to our painting groups, Tuesday morning between 9.30am and 11.30am or Saturday morning between 10.00am and 12.30pm, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway line). Everyone Welcome!
Contact - Jenni England 04 904 2725.
Going against recent trends for July getting slightly warmer, this month is recording temperatures over 1.3C below those of this time last year. Our daily average was 13.1, last year’s 14.4C. But there’s of course still two weeks left and it could still reach the longtime monthly average of … View moreGoing against recent trends for July getting slightly warmer, this month is recording temperatures over 1.3C below those of this time last year. Our daily average was 13.1, last year’s 14.4C. But there’s of course still two weeks left and it could still reach the longtime monthly average of 13.8C, although last year’s ended-up at 14.1C.
Several very light frosts have been officially recorded at the airport; last year there were none. However, I had ice of about 2mm thick on my birdbath on July 10, and there were tinges on neighbours’ roofs several times. Sunshine was around average.
However, it’s the shortfall in rain that continues to be a concern as winter progresses and we approach another summer with low soil moisture. If we had received even a small percentage of the rain predicted by our forecasters we would be in a good situation. So far this ‘wet week’ has produced 6mm! The 30mm was had on day one of the month seemed like a good start, but since then ―14 days later, there’s been barely a trace.
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