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While the weather's nice, and before the next lot of rain arrives, it's a great time to check your gutters, spouting and drainpipes for leaves, twigs and debris. Blockages can cause flooding and damage.🍂
We’re out and about every day doing our bit to manage our stormwater network… View moreWhile the weather's nice, and before the next lot of rain arrives, it's a great time to check your gutters, spouting and drainpipes for leaves, twigs and debris. Blockages can cause flooding and damage.🍂
We’re out and about every day doing our bit to manage our stormwater network and prevent flooding where possible, but we can’t be everywhere. If you see something we need to know about, send us an Antenno request.
For more tips on how you can help prevent flooding and protect your property and community, see www.kapiticoast.govt.nz... 🌧️ ☂️
Jazz up a tired set of wicker chairs with eye-popping colours and Resene FX Metallic paint.
Find out how to add a little shimmer of your own with these easy instructions.
Looking to extend summer? We’ve been holding on to it for you, here on the Kāpiti Coast.
Those feel-good vibes can be found everywhere - from the 40km of sandy beaches stretching from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki, to the lush flora and fauna found in plentiful pockets of untouched nature. … View moreLooking to extend summer? We’ve been holding on to it for you, here on the Kāpiti Coast.
Those feel-good vibes can be found everywhere - from the 40km of sandy beaches stretching from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki, to the lush flora and fauna found in plentiful pockets of untouched nature. You’ll be greeted with a quintessential relaxed coastal atmosphere with a microclimate that everyone talks about.
Just 40 Minutes from Wellington, plan your visit, choose your pace and keep the good times rolling.
If anyone needs paving done for driveways, paths, patios etc call Kahlil on 0224374977. Perspective Paving and Stone is his new business in the Kapiti Coast with 30years experience.
With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?
If you don't wish for your replies to be … View moreWith rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?
If you don't wish for your replies to be used in the We Say You Say column, include NFP in your comment.
Water quality at our district's rivers and beaches is generally pretty good over summer. Our monitored sites are currently green (suitable for swimming), but do check LAWA before you jump in, and remember to:
💧 wait 2–3 days after rain before swimming, and avoid river mouths and … View moreWater quality at our district's rivers and beaches is generally pretty good over summer. Our monitored sites are currently green (suitable for swimming), but do check LAWA before you jump in, and remember to:
💧 wait 2–3 days after rain before swimming, and avoid river mouths and stormwater outlets on our beaches
💧 keep an eye out for toxic algae during summer, dogs are particularly at risk while scavenging at the river’s edge.
And make sure you do summer right by checking if your favourite swimming spots are safe for swimming 👉🏼 www.lawa.org.nz...
For more ways to keep safe in Kāpiti this summer, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
#KapitiSummer
When:- Sunday, 12 February, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Where:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Enjoy a day out in Kapiti with your Valentine and visit this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of … View moreWhen:- Sunday, 12 February, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Where:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Enjoy a day out in Kapiti with your Valentine and visit this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and gifts including:
* Jaylons Bakery - Yummy Biscuits and Loaves including Keto and Gluten Free
* The Red Van - Plants, Seedlings and Freshly cut Flowers
* Gold Medal Award winning local Olive Oil including Gift Packs
* Local Waikanae Honey
* Painted Tiles
* This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings and Beverages etc.
* Pottery and Paintings
* Lino Cuts
* Crochet Toys
* Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags, Aprons, Face Masks etc etc
* Garden Art
* Variety of Jewellery including Crystal Trees
* A wide variety of Homewares including handmade quilts and cushions
* JUNK FOR JOY - Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items including furniture
* Much much more.
Why not escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift, then enjoy the rest of the day in Kāpiti at other events and attractions including maybe a visit to one of our beautiful beaches and cafes.
Meet up with a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!!
Just tore up my old deck. Some 2x4s, some tastefully blue-painted decking and some other bits and pieces. Nail it or burn it.
Pickup from Paraparaumu.
If Alison Rudd is reading this, could you please post the name and contact details for the shearer you recommended last year? We have a woolly bloke in need of a trim.
Cheers......
Our February issue of our Seniors Newsletter is out now. In this issue we're keeping you in the know how on copper withdrawal and how that may affect you, plus lots more.
Have an awesome idea for an aspirational arts initiative, or to enhance a museum or heritage site? Applications are now open for the Museums and Heritage Development Fund ($30,000 annually) and the Arts Sustainability Fund ($36,000 annually).
These two new funds are designed to support those who… View moreHave an awesome idea for an aspirational arts initiative, or to enhance a museum or heritage site? Applications are now open for the Museums and Heritage Development Fund ($30,000 annually) and the Arts Sustainability Fund ($36,000 annually).
These two new funds are designed to support those who are enriching Kāpiti life through the arts, or telling the stories of our heritage in interesting ways.
To find out more about the funds, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz... and www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Signs of avian botulism, a disease that causes paralysis and death in birds, have been identified in multiple dead and dying ducks found at Waikanae Beach’s Pharazyn Reserve.
We’ve collected carcasses from the oxidation ponds, which are already predominantly closed to the public, and erected… View moreSigns of avian botulism, a disease that causes paralysis and death in birds, have been identified in multiple dead and dying ducks found at Waikanae Beach’s Pharazyn Reserve.
We’ve collected carcasses from the oxidation ponds, which are already predominantly closed to the public, and erected signage to ensure people are aware of the issue.
Wild and captive bird populations, most notably waterfowl, can contract the disease through the carcasses of those killed by avian botulism but thankfully it does not cross over to humans. It can however make cats and dogs sick if they eat a dead bird infected with the disease.
Please keep away from any dead birds you find in or near our waterways and let us know on 0800 486 486 so we can remove and dispose of the carcasses safely.
We’ll continue to monitor the site on a regular basis, removing any newly deceased birds. It may take some time, but we will let you know as soon as possible when we find out the cause of the current mortalities.
Don't forget the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET is on TODAY (Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. , Fresh Fruit & Veg, Plants & Seedlings, Award winning Olive Oil, Yummy Local Honey, Locally grown Avocados, Junk For Joy - Upcycled & Repurposed Items … View moreDon't forget the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET is on TODAY (Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. , Fresh Fruit & Veg, Plants & Seedlings, Award winning Olive Oil, Yummy Local Honey, Locally grown Avocados, Junk For Joy - Upcycled & Repurposed Items including Furniture, Crochet Toys, Sewing Crafts, Knits, The Rawleigh's Man, Bric-a-brac, Books and lots lots more. See you there...SUPPORT LOCAL!!
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