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522 days ago

Two genealogy meetings this month

Donna from Otaki District

Kapiti Genealogy Evening Meeting meets on Tuesday 25 with July Jonathan Newport ( Archives New Zealand) talking on "How to get the best out of Collections Search
Location: Coast Community Church, 57 Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu
Time: 7.00 p.m
Free for members, $5 door charge for visitors

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Kapiti Genealogy Evening Meeting meets on Tuesday 25 with July Jonathan Newport ( Archives New Zealand) talking on "How to get the best out of Collections Search
Location: Coast Community Church, 57 Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu
Time: 7.00 p.m
Free for members, $5 door charge for visitors

Kapiti Genealogy Day Meeting meets on Wednesday 26 July.
Can't make it to our monthly evening meetings?
Want a more informal gathering to share stories & research, ideas/gain tips?
Come along and meet the Daytime Crew.
Topic: Fellowship and Research time
Location: Waikanae Baptist Church Cafe, 286 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae
Time: 1.30 - 4.00 p.m
Free for members, $5 door charge for visitors

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522 days ago

Otaki Family History Society (Formerly Otaki Genealogy)

Donna from Otaki District

This months meeting is on Thursday 27 July with Anne Coury talking about “English & Scottish Settlement in Ireland in the 1600”s” otherwise known as the Irish Plantations.
Location: Dr Gertrude Atmore Supper Room, Memorial Hall, Main St, Otaki
Time: 7.30 p.m start
More on the flyer … View more
This months meeting is on Thursday 27 July with Anne Coury talking about “English & Scottish Settlement in Ireland in the 1600”s” otherwise known as the Irish Plantations.
Location: Dr Gertrude Atmore Supper Room, Memorial Hall, Main St, Otaki
Time: 7.30 p.m start
More on the flyer attached
Visitors Welcome

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523 days ago

Ngā Manu speaker Craig Pritchard this Saturday

Jane Carruthers from Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

As the population of vultures across SEA was declining, in 2006, Nepal took an innovative step to bring vultures back from the brink of extinction.

While working for the Zoological Society of London Craig Pritchard was asked to head to Chitwan, Nepal to be part of a team led by SAVE (Saving … View more
As the population of vultures across SEA was declining, in 2006, Nepal took an innovative step to bring vultures back from the brink of extinction.

While working for the Zoological Society of London Craig Pritchard was asked to head to Chitwan, Nepal to be part of a team led by SAVE (Saving Asia's Vultures from Extinction).

Craig is talking about his experience at Nga Manu Nature Reserve this Saturday, where he will be able to answer questions so we can think about how we could apply his learnings to our own conservation projects.

Book your seat now - Saturday 23 July 1pm
ngamanu.org.nz...

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523 days ago

Old pot plants

Mel from Raumati South

Wanted old pot plants, cheap or free any condition or size.
tel 027 2308-456.

523 days ago

Dog registrations open

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

It's that time of the year again! Register your Kāpiti kurī for the 2023/24 year. Invoices have now been sent to dog owners and to avoid late penalties dogs must be registered by 5pm, 31 July 2023.

Dog registration fees help fund things like a seven-day animal management service, 24-hour … View more
It's that time of the year again! Register your Kāpiti kurī for the 2023/24 year. Invoices have now been sent to dog owners and to avoid late penalties dogs must be registered by 5pm, 31 July 2023.

Dog registration fees help fund things like a seven-day animal management service, 24-hour emergency response service for urgent dog control complaints and our recently upgraded animal shelter.

For more information and to register your doggo online, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

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523 days ago

Oil Painting of Wikawa Beach, Size 1010x1010mm

Vincent from Waikanae

Oil Painting Wikawa Beach Selling At Artel Gallery, 180 Highway, Otaki.

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526 days ago

Poll: Is 30kph the new 50kph?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The government's Road to Zero project seeks to set speed limits at 30kph in suburban streets across New Zealand. Do you think this is a good idea?

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Is 30kph the new 50kph?
  • 20.8% Yes
    20.8% Complete
  • 76.6% No
    76.6% Complete
  • 2.6% I don't know
    2.6% Complete
5192 votes
524 days ago

Free Lemons

Vincent from Waikanae

Free Lemons ready now for picking bring a bag or two

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524 days ago

The Coromandel Good for your soul

Destination Hauraki Coromandel

Reconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown … View moreReconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown creativity and hospitality.

Soak in our thermal springs, be inspired by our artists and artisans, breathe in the scent of our great outdoors or savour our homegrown flavours. However you do it, come and winter our way.
Find out more

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524 days ago

Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene

Hello neighbours! Want to help put a big smile on little faces? Buy any red testpot (60 mL) from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2023 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Paint it red now!

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525 days ago

Food Recall: Woolworths brand Pickled Onions

James from Waikanae

Countdown is recalling specific batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass). Affected product should not be consumed.

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

525 days ago

Product recall - Nationwide

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date … View more
Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date of 23/11/2024, 24/11/2024 and 25/11/2024
- If you have purchased this product, do not consume. You can return the product to this store for a full refund.

You can see past product recalls here.

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525 days ago

Coastlands Aquatic Centre’s programmes and toddlers' pools are closed for maintenance

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Kia ora Kāpiti. Coastlands Aquatic Centre’s programmes and toddlers' pools are closed for maintenance until Monday 7 August. These pools have closed earlier than the initial planned date of Monday 24 July, when the rest of the facility will also fully close until 7 August.

We apologise … View more
Kia ora Kāpiti. Coastlands Aquatic Centre’s programmes and toddlers' pools are closed for maintenance until Monday 7 August. These pools have closed earlier than the initial planned date of Monday 24 July, when the rest of the facility will also fully close until 7 August.

We apologise for the inconvenience; we know our customers love their visits to our aquatic centre! During this time we’d like to invite you to join us at Ōtaki Pool, where we’ve added more AquaFitness classes during this period.

We look forward to seeing you back at Coastlands Aquatic Centre on 7 August when we’ll start sharing our 10th birthday celebration plans. To find out more about our aquatics facilities, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

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525 days ago

CLOSING SOON - New Waikanae Library consultation

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Last call to have your say on our new Waikanae Library and community hub – have you completed our online survey? Make sure you do before 22 July! 👉🏼 haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

More than 500 people have already commented on options for our new Waikanae Library. Engagement closes … View more
Last call to have your say on our new Waikanae Library and community hub – have you completed our online survey? Make sure you do before 22 July! 👉🏼 haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

More than 500 people have already commented on options for our new Waikanae Library. Engagement closes this Saturday, so don’t miss out. We want to hear what you think of the three building options for the new facility; each option has its own pros and cons, including rates implications across our district.

You can also visit our engagement hub at 2 Mahara Place before 2pm Friday.

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525 days ago

What's your favourite spring salad? Share your recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every … View moreThere's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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