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Hi everyone, Has anyone else noticed how difficult it is to use Trade Me's altered website? It takes more time to relist an item, now four steps instead of two and you can't receive the correct number of sold items anymore. I have done a survey for them when they first changed but nothing… View moreHi everyone, Has anyone else noticed how difficult it is to use Trade Me's altered website? It takes more time to relist an item, now four steps instead of two and you can't receive the correct number of sold items anymore. I have done a survey for them when they first changed but nothing has changed. I would like to hear your comments. Thanks.
Are you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and… View moreAre you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and enjoy a carefree vacation.
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Embroidery Group
Come and join a friendly group who love to create all types of embroidery, basic to complex, modern and traditional. We are willing to help improve your skills or get you started. Thursdays between 9.30am - 11.30am, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (across the railway line). Contact -… View moreEmbroidery Group
Come and join a friendly group who love to create all types of embroidery, basic to complex, modern and traditional. We are willing to help improve your skills or get you started. Thursdays between 9.30am - 11.30am, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (across the railway line). Contact -
Anne Wotton 027 424 1269
Linda Sutton 027 772 3701
800g Jimbos Beef & Lamb and a 1.5kg bag of Renal (Kidney) Dog Biscuits. Brand new, unopened.
Celebrate the arrival of Spring and enjoy a Sunday Family day out on the Kapiti Coast with a visit this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and gifts including:
- Jaylons Bakery - Yummy baking treats, Biscuits, Loaves including… View moreCelebrate the arrival of Spring and enjoy a Sunday Family day out on the Kapiti Coast with a visit this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and gifts including:
- Jaylons Bakery - Yummy baking treats, Biscuits, Loaves including Keto and; Gluten Free items
- Red Van Plants - Plants, Seedlings and Fresh Flowers
- Crochet Toys for the Children
- Indoor Mosaics
- This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings, Prenzel Products and Beverages etc.
- Beautiful Jewellery
- Painted Tiles
- Meet the Local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure Books
- Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags, scarves, aprons etc
- Dolls Clothes and Children's Dress Ups
- Local yummy Natural Honey
- Garden Art
- A wide variety of Homewares including hand made quilts, pillow cases and cushions etc
- Bowel Cancer Fundraiser stall
- Junk for joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items including lots of great Gift ideas
- 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 awesome local cafes.
Meet up with friends and enjoy an outing at this great friendly Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!
Levin Mobile, next to War Memorial, Queen Street, Levin.
Click here to book an appointment or call us at 0800 270 200.
It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the iconic Wellington Home and Garden Show opening the 13th September at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer
Wonderful range of exhibitors showcasing the latest in building, renovating, spas, … View moreIt’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the iconic Wellington Home and Garden Show opening the 13th September at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer
Wonderful range of exhibitors showcasing the latest in building, renovating, spas, landscaping, plants, home maintenance, sheds, spas, art, artisan goods, and more. Everything you need to kick off that Spring project all in one easy location! Take a break from the shopping and enjoy a bite to eat with a variety of street food options, get creative with Resene Paint-a-Pot from 11-2 on Saturday and Sunday in the Springfree Family Zone and enjoy a variety of free 'Ask an Exert' sessions!
Lock this one in your calendar today and we’ll see at the Show!
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
I have 3 Boxes iof Mixed Dahlia Tubers. Going cheap plus .several clumps of Purple Salvias...offers please as money going towards my daughter's Memorial garden area. Thanks please oh Judi.0221882298
Has anyone seen our Opposition? The government is enacting miserable things on a daily basis that lack sound policy and credible research. Actual experts from multiple fields are continually pointing out government errors of judgement and it's getting very depressing. (See yesterday's … View moreHas anyone seen our Opposition? The government is enacting miserable things on a daily basis that lack sound policy and credible research. Actual experts from multiple fields are continually pointing out government errors of judgement and it's getting very depressing. (See yesterday's DomPost re Luxon's ignorance of the power of the arts in education, for example.) Where is the Opposition voice that should be pounding the government benches?
I am looking for someone who does aluminium tig welding for a small job on a boat Otaki area
Phone Bruce 0279427611
August in Kāpiti produced average temperatures, but it was wetter and cloudier than usual, especially in its second half. Nature-wise it was undoubtedly a spring month.
Our daily average maximum temperature was 14.5C, equalling the longtime average, and a degree warmer than August 2023. This … View moreAugust in Kāpiti produced average temperatures, but it was wetter and cloudier than usual, especially in its second half. Nature-wise it was undoubtedly a spring month.
Our daily average maximum temperature was 14.5C, equalling the longtime average, and a degree warmer than August 2023. This was also an increase of a degree on July ― and that along with relatively warmer nights probably resulted in the onset of an early spring. This saw many of the classic spring plants and shrubs, including kowhai, flowering well before the end of the month. Also, with an overall mean temperature of 11.4C, we were the warmest place in central New Zealand.
The equivalent of 13.5 sunny days was again two fewer than average. However, it was an abundance of rain that August will likely be remembered, ending months of below average rainfall. Following two weeks of almost no rain we had a two-week wet spell, with two episodes of over 50mm within a week, and along with frequent squally showers we reached a monthly total of 200mm. (The historic average rainfall for August is around 80mm). However, this amount is not uncommon, with four similar monthly totals of around 200mm in August in 2022, and most recently in April 2023. However, these storms are fairly minor compared to those experienced in northern and eastern North Island regions in recent years.
We can expect September to be a blustery month with around a 1.5 degree increase in temperatures and rainfall of around 70mm.
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Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?
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