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I need a small amount of Cove Bond and Mitre10 are all out of the smaller bags. Does anyone have any leftover that I can relieve them of? Happy to collect anywhere in Kapiti.
Just in case you have been over to Petone.
8 March 2024: Pak'nSave Petone is recalling a specific batch of its Pak'nSave brand NZ Beef Mince and NZ Pork Mince as the products may contain foreign matter (plastic). Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed any of … View moreJust in case you have been over to Petone.
8 March 2024: Pak'nSave Petone is recalling a specific batch of its Pak'nSave brand NZ Beef Mince and NZ Pork Mince as the products may contain foreign matter (plastic). Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
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I firmly believe there is nothing new under the sun. In 2012, following the Christchurch earthquakes, the then National government introduced "zero budgets" with a focus on "getting better value from public spending".
Sound familiar? We heard a lot about curbing public … View moreI firmly believe there is nothing new under the sun. In 2012, following the Christchurch earthquakes, the then National government introduced "zero budgets" with a focus on "getting better value from public spending".
Sound familiar? We heard a lot about curbing public spending in the lead up to the last election. Unfortunately, the austerity measures haven't stopped there. As we come to the end of the government's anti-Labour 100 day rampage (arguably the biggest waste of public money I have seen in a long time), prices in the supermarket continue to rise, week on week, despite claims that inflation is easing.
(Well.... it might be, but greedflation is still rampant). We find we are in for more expense for car registration, road user charges have been introduced for electric vehicles and schools will be eating into their operating budgets (literally) to feed hungry children. A UN expert in the UK recently stated that austerity policies were directly linked to a rise in poverty. No surprises there either.
But isn't it ironic that, as a direct result of cancelling all road maintenance during the last round of RONS, the National government is now introducing a special dedicated "pot hole fund" Monty Python couldn't have done it better. Will we be shortly forced to eat hot gravel?
But all is not lost. Despite my Superannuation being cut by $30 this week, for no apparent reason, there's an outside chance I might get it back in the annual CPI adjustment (something the government is legislatively required to do fortunately) And apparently we are still in line for a tax cut sometime in the near future. When is it Tricola? We wait in hope.......
WHAT: Amazing Garage Sale
WHERE: St Luke’s Church. On the corner Pehi Kupa and Elizabeth streets Waikanae (over the railway line).
WHEN: Saturday 9 March 8.30am
WHAT: Huge variety of goods, including plants, toys, accessories, pre-loved household items. Come and pick up some … View moreWHAT: Amazing Garage Sale
WHERE: St Luke’s Church. On the corner Pehi Kupa and Elizabeth streets Waikanae (over the railway line).
WHEN: Saturday 9 March 8.30am
WHAT: Huge variety of goods, including plants, toys, accessories, pre-loved household items. Come and pick up some treasures.... great for your pocket, great for the planet 🌏 good for the community ❣️ Don't forget your shopping bags 🛍
In great condition. Never used as got 2 kittens instead. Come and have a look. Kennel needs 2 people to carry it as it's very well made and has extra long porch. Cage is also in excellent condition. I'm open to reasonable offers.
Can't make your roses sing? Wanting to know when to start planting your broccoli? We are kicking off our Q&A series with Jo McCarroll in the hot seat answering questions on all things gardening from 9am Friday.
As well as being the author of Vege Patch From Scratch, Jo is also the … View moreCan't make your roses sing? Wanting to know when to start planting your broccoli? We are kicking off our Q&A series with Jo McCarroll in the hot seat answering questions on all things gardening from 9am Friday.
As well as being the author of Vege Patch From Scratch, Jo is also the editor of NZ Gardener magazine and has been for 15 years. She is looking forward to answering your gardening questions.
Whether you're dipping your toe in the soil or have seasoned green fingers, we welcome you to...
↓ Share your question with our gardening guru below... ↓
Today, we celebrate the heroes living right under our roofs, who uplift and empower us every day – the wives, mums, daughters, and nans.
Take a moment to say thank you to these incredible women who shape your lives with their grace and courage.
Don't forget to use NZ Compare to … View moreToday, we celebrate the heroes living right under our roofs, who uplift and empower us every day – the wives, mums, daughters, and nans.
Take a moment to say thank you to these incredible women who shape your lives with their grace and courage.
Don't forget to use NZ Compare to brighten your household bills!
Choosing the right care centre is an important decision. To help you, we’ve put together The Ryman Care Guide to highlight the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide.
At Ryman villages, we offer care options customised to suit your needs. Our villages all offer rest home … View moreChoosing the right care centre is an important decision. To help you, we’ve put together The Ryman Care Guide to highlight the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide.
At Ryman villages, we offer care options customised to suit your needs. Our villages all offer rest home care, and most also offer hospital and specialist dementia care.
Our assisted living apartments are in the heart of the village and include services like housekeeping and chef-prepared meals to make life easier.
Discover the kindness and comfort of Ryman care, request your free copy today.
Click read more for your free guide.
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve – Easter Weekend: 29 March – 1 April
Hunt for the hidden Easter eggs to win. With close to $4000 of prizes to give away and Daizy Design face painting available.
We will have a sausage sizzle and barista coffee on site. Bring a picnic blanket and make a day of it!
… View moreNgā Manu Nature Reserve – Easter Weekend: 29 March – 1 April
Hunt for the hidden Easter eggs to win. With close to $4000 of prizes to give away and Daizy Design face painting available.
We will have a sausage sizzle and barista coffee on site. Bring a picnic blanket and make a day of it!
A colouring competition and the Lil’ Explorer Trail offer more chances to win.
Eel feeding at 12pm and 2pm. Plus…take a selfie with our giant kiwi!
I have 2 places left in this workshop on Sat. 25th May, from 10am - 12.30pm, cost $95 with all materials provided. It's all about colour mixing and will be of particular interest to landscape painters and those who like to represent the greens of nature in their work. We will focus on creating… View moreI have 2 places left in this workshop on Sat. 25th May, from 10am - 12.30pm, cost $95 with all materials provided. It's all about colour mixing and will be of particular interest to landscape painters and those who like to represent the greens of nature in their work. We will focus on creating palettes which work well for foreground, mid distance and distant greens. Green can be a difficult colour to get right in landscape work as is doesn’t ‘travel’ well from near to far. Some very far greens are scarcely green at all, with their saturation, value and hue changing as they recede into the distance. You will learn how to create greens that give this sense of aerial perspective. You will also learn how to create the brightest and cleanest colour mixes, greens in particular, from a Modern (Organic) colour palette.
Banish plastic and add style with painted cane and wicker baskets in your laundry in your favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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