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Join us for a fun filled day for all the family. Treasure hunt, bouncy castle, pony rides, food, coffee, stalls, prizes for kids and more. Sunday 19november 11-2.
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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 to access electronically?
Would you like to learn how … View moreDo 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 to access electronically?
Would you like to learn how to recognise and avoid scams or would you like to explore CHATGPT?
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. We have a comprehensive programme of courses and workshops available.
Our friendly tutors will be available to talk to you about how SeniorNet can help today at Coastlands as part of the KCDC 65+ Information Stations event.
National MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been … View moreNational MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been buying?
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Irish Interest Group - Lower North Island
An update on our Education Day this Saturday - sadly, our speaker Kathryn Patterson is unwell and has had to cancel. We plan to have her back next year. Jill Williams, a Fellow of the Irish Genealogical Research Society, originally from Cork and now … View moreIrish Interest Group - Lower North Island
An update on our Education Day this Saturday - sadly, our speaker Kathryn Patterson is unwell and has had to cancel. We plan to have her back next year. Jill Williams, a Fellow of the Irish Genealogical Research Society, originally from Cork and now based in Edinburgh, will be presenting to us instead (live via Zoom). Jill has been researching and teaching family history for many years and we're delighted she's helping us out at such short notice.
The collector must dismantle. No longer required, it needs a cleanup. But works fine.
Does anyone have 10 red bricks I could have so I can finish a small garden area.
Many thanks in advance.
Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.
This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.
The awards, run by … View moreRyman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.
This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.
The awards, run by agedadvisor.co.nz are based on almost 11,300 reviews and ratings for more than 890 facilities. Over 1600 of those in-depth reviews went towards this year’s awards.
Ryman took home the top prize in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. As a finalist this year Aged Advisor voters recognise Ryman’s continued growth and efforts within the aged care sector.
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Fat Kiwi Cafe is recalling specific batches of its chicken stroganoff due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (fish). People with a fish allergy should not consume this product. If you are not allergic or intolerant to fish this recall does not affect you.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
🚧 Kia ora Kāpiti. Look out for changing traffic conditions this week on Kāpiti Road around the Paraparaumu stormwater upgrade. Our crew will be laying new road surface over the trench covering the new pipeline, before work turns towards the newly cleared corner section.
The direction of … View more🚧 Kia ora Kāpiti. Look out for changing traffic conditions this week on Kāpiti Road around the Paraparaumu stormwater upgrade. Our crew will be laying new road surface over the trench covering the new pipeline, before work turns towards the newly cleared corner section.
The direction of traffic travel on Kāpiti Road will then ‘switch’ – with one lane of traffic travelling west towards the beach between Amohia Street and Rimu Road. Rimu Road at the Kāpiti Road intersection will be left turn only (or straight through to Waimarie Ave). The Kāpiti Lights access on Kāpiti Road will be left in, left out only.
Our crew continues to make excellent progress installing the new stormwater pipeline, and we expect to be off Kāpiti Road before Christmas. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we upgrade our infrastructure to reduce flooding and prepare for weather changes in the future. To find out more about this project, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Dear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. … View moreDear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by October 29, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the December issue of NZ Gardener.
Join us in celebrating the opening of Toi MAHARA, the Kāpiti Coast District Art Gallery, with a weekend of entertainment, food and art.
Featuring the best of Kāpiti’s performing arts scene, the two-day festival will include Play on Words, Kāpiti Brass Band, Jeep Road Blues, the stars of … View moreJoin us in celebrating the opening of Toi MAHARA, the Kāpiti Coast District Art Gallery, with a weekend of entertainment, food and art.
Featuring the best of Kāpiti’s performing arts scene, the two-day festival will include Play on Words, Kāpiti Brass Band, Jeep Road Blues, the stars of the future from Kāpiti College, and much more!
Visit our website to see the full line-up of acts and learn more about our exciting exhibition programme.
28-29 October, 11am-5pm, Mahara Place, Waikanae.
We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.
This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, … View moreWe’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.
This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, successfully locating him in the gap between the ceiling and roof of their neighbour’s house.
Pam said “They rescued him and brought him home to me... complete with some scratches! I hate to think what would have happened had he not been found”.
Pam nominated the Hursts to let them know she is thankful for them: “It’s so good to know I have such caring neighbours who have my back. Thank you neighbours!”
Nominate someone in your hood, and your special neighbour could feature on Stuff and Neighbourly as an inspiration to us all (plus there are prizes to be won!).
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