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‼️ TOXIC ALGAE – HIGH RISK‼️
🔴 red alert - avoid swimming at Waikanae River Jim Cooke Park site
🟠 amber alert - caution advised at Otaki River SH1 site
Unlike the rest of the country, we’ve received very little rain over the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, this means … View more‼️ TOXIC ALGAE – HIGH RISK‼️
🔴 red alert - avoid swimming at Waikanae River Jim Cooke Park site
🟠 amber alert - caution advised at Otaki River SH1 site
Unlike the rest of the country, we’ve received very little rain over the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, this means toxic algae levels have continued to increase in the Waikanae River at our Jim Cooke Park site which has now been upgraded to a red alert/high risk status. Swimmers and people with dogs are strongly advised to avoid the Waikanae River along the reaches of the Jim Cooke Park.
A caution remains in place at the Ōtaki River site near the Old Stage Highway 1 bridge.
Toxic algae can make people sick and can be fatal to dogs. These brown or black velvety mats grow on rocks in the riverbeds and come loose and wash up on riverbanks. Dogs love the musty smell and taste of toxic algae, so please keep them on leads away from the water and never let them scavenge at the river’s edge.
If you think your dog has swallowed toxic algae, take them to the nearest vet immediately.
If you’re feeling unwell after swimming at these sites, please see your doctor or ring Healthline 0800 611 116.
Check the LAWA website - www.lawa.org.nz... for the most up-to-date water quality results at your favourite swim spot.
The Waikanae Baptist Op-Shop has a selection of college school uniform items at reasonable prices. We are open Tues 0 Sat. 10am - 4pm. 8 Mahara Place in Waikanae.
Come along this Sunday 9am–5pm for a fun FREE day of activities and lessons for the whole whānau. Plus, the 8–13 year olds can finish off the day with FREE SoundSplash 5–7pm. 💦 ☀️
There'll be live music, food trucks, a bouncy castle, and plenty of other great activities at … View moreCome along this Sunday 9am–5pm for a fun FREE day of activities and lessons for the whole whānau. Plus, the 8–13 year olds can finish off the day with FREE SoundSplash 5–7pm. 💦 ☀️
There'll be live music, food trucks, a bouncy castle, and plenty of other great activities at Haruātai Park, so pack a picnic to enjoy the day. 🎶 🏰
Note SoundSplash entry is limited to the first 250 kids – make sure you get there early!
For more great Kāpiti events over summer, visit www.kapitisummer.nz...
Trade Aid Kapiti are running a beach clean up this Monday, 3 pm to 4 pm at the Paraparaumu Beach Boating Club. Join us for an hour and help us tidy the surf. See you there ☀️🌊🐚
NZ Post Stamp Collection Albums - 1984 to 2000 inclusive EXCEPT for 1985 and 1993
The price of EACH album is $40.
These are the original collector albums issued yearly by NZ Post. They include all the stamps issued (in mint condition), as well as detailed notes about each issue. Some photos … View moreNZ Post Stamp Collection Albums - 1984 to 2000 inclusive EXCEPT for 1985 and 1993
The price of EACH album is $40.
These are the original collector albums issued yearly by NZ Post. They include all the stamps issued (in mint condition), as well as detailed notes about each issue. Some photos of the front of the albums are included (fortunately from 1990, NZ Post designed the covers with more colour!).
Certificates of authenticity are all included. Each album comes with its on hard case to slide into.
Smoke free home. Mint condition.
Auction is for ONE album.
Can pick up or will combine postage if you want to buy multiple albums.
Do you have an unwanted breadmaker? Our previously great breadmaker has just stopped working. Please message, text or call. Thank you. Delwyn 027 568 6755.
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When:- Sunday, January 22, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Where:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Enjoy a day out in Kapiti with a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
… View moreWhen:- Sunday, January 22, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Where:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Enjoy a day out in Kapiti with a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:
- 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
- Jaylon's Bakery - Yummy Bakery Biscuits and Loaves, including Keto and Gluten-Free options
- Variety of Jewellery
- Perrott Fish - Crochet Toys
- Lino Cuts
- Scented Candles and Natural Skincare
- A wide variety of Homewares including hand made quilts and cushions
- Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags, aprons, face masks etc. etc
- Junk For Joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and handmade 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 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
☀️ It's a week of Kāpiti fun in the sun, with our summer events calendar! There's lots for the tamariki to get involved in and experience across our parks, pools and libraries. To see the full list of #KapitiSummer events, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
💧 Our Find Your Play … View more☀️ It's a week of Kāpiti fun in the sun, with our summer events calendar! There's lots for the tamariki to get involved in and experience across our parks, pools and libraries. To see the full list of #KapitiSummer events, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
💧 Our Find Your Play team have free summer water play and Waka Kori play trailer sessions to burn off some energy in our parks
🧸 our Kāpiti Coast District Libraries bring back our Teddy Bears' picnic, and a special story time from the author of 'Monarchs of Aotearoa'
🏊🏼♀️ Summer SPLASH! is on daily at our pools 1–4.30pm through the school holidays.
And finish off the weekend with a day of FREE fun – Ōtaki Pool's Whānau Fun Day is this Sunday 9am–5pm, followed by FREE SoundSplash 5–7pm for 8–13 year olds.
Note: SoundSplash entry is limited to the first 250 kids – make sure you're there early!
Enjoy a relaxing summer's weekend on the 28th – 29th January exploring 12 beautiful gardens from Otaihanga through to Peka Peka.
Discover hidden gems and gain ideas and inspiration for your own gardens and outdoor spaces.
Featuring popular gardens from previous years and several new … View moreEnjoy a relaxing summer's weekend on the 28th – 29th January exploring 12 beautiful gardens from Otaihanga through to Peka Peka.
Discover hidden gems and gain ideas and inspiration for your own gardens and outdoor spaces.
Featuring popular gardens from previous years and several new gardens, the trail is sure to delight garden lovers of all ages and stages.
Tickets are available now on Eventfinda and at selected locations and are $25 per person for one day, or $40 per person for two days with all proceeds going to Kāpiti Youth Support and Kāpiti District Nurses.
Book now at : www.eventfinda.co.nz
Don't forget the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET is on TOMORROW (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, Crochet Toys, Sewing Crafts, Knits, The … View moreDon't forget the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET is on TOMORROW (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, Crochet Toys, Sewing Crafts, Knits, The Rawleigh's Man, Upcycled, Repurposed Items including Furniture, Bric-a-brac, Books and lots lots more. See you there...SUPPORT LOCAL!!
We require someone to uplift floor tiles in our Paraparaumu Showroom.
This would most likely need to be carried out on a Saturday afternoon/Sunday, when we are closed.
If anyone is interested, please call us on 296 1178 for further info.
This morning, we found two of our bantam chicks were missing from the coup. See photo attached, the wee ginger one and one of the white ones is missing. They are a bit bigger now at 12 weeks.
No sign of any predation and no sign of them anywhere on the property. Very strange. Difficult to … View moreThis morning, we found two of our bantam chicks were missing from the coup. See photo attached, the wee ginger one and one of the white ones is missing. They are a bit bigger now at 12 weeks.
No sign of any predation and no sign of them anywhere on the property. Very strange. Difficult to see how an animal would have got them out of the coup and stoats, rats etc usually leave evidence. Plus Phyllis their mum is very staunch and would defend the chicks to the hilt. The only thing she would run away from is a human. If you hear of anyone turning up with a couple of bantam chicks could you let us know. These are Silkie cross chicks and are quite distinctive with the Boris Johnson moptop hairdo. Their mum is upset. If they have been taken for egg production then the thief is going to be disappointed. They are bantams, not chickens, they have a very short egg laying season and the eggs are small. They are pets rather than egg layers.
NZ Post Stamp Collection Albums - 1986 to 2000 inclusive EXCEPT for 1993
The price of EACH album is $40.
These are the original collector albums issued yearly by NZ Post. They include all the stamps issued for that calendar years (in mint, unhinged condition), as well as detailed notes about … View moreNZ Post Stamp Collection Albums - 1986 to 2000 inclusive EXCEPT for 1993
The price of EACH album is $40.
These are the original collector albums issued yearly by NZ Post. They include all the stamps issued for that calendar years (in mint, unhinged condition), as well as detailed notes about each issue. Some photos of the album covers are included (fortunately from 1990, NZ Post designed the covers with more colour!).
Certificates of authenticity are all included. Each album comes with its on hard case to slide into.
Smoke free home, in mint condition.
SELLING for $40 EACH album - postage is extra. Typically, postage is $15.40 for tracked courier; will combine postage. Pickups are fine.
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