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1446 days ago

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

MetService is predicting some really nasty weather from this evening until Tuesday morning. It has issued the following warnings for STRONG WIND and HEAVY RAIN for the Wellington Region.
WELLINGTON and the KAPITI COAST south of Otaki Valid: 6 hours from 7:00 pm Monday to 1:00 am Tuesday Forecast: … View more
MetService is predicting some really nasty weather from this evening until Tuesday morning. It has issued the following warnings for STRONG WIND and HEAVY RAIN for the Wellington Region.
WELLINGTON and the KAPITI COAST south of Otaki Valid: 6 hours from 7:00 pm Monday to 1:00 am Tuesday Forecast: Period of rain with locally heavy falls. Expect 50 to 60mm to accumulate, peak intensities 10 to 20mm per hour this evening.
WELLINGTON and KAPITI COAST south of Otaki. Valid: 13 hours from 9:00 pm Monday to 10:00 am Tuesday Forecast: Southerly gales are forecast to be severe at times, with gusts reaching 120 km/h.

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1445 days ago

Children's Christmas Concert

Orchestra Wellington

Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show … View more
Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.

Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
Find out more

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1445 days ago

Money for jam? Lower your power bill

Electra

At Electra we deliver electricity to the Horowhenua and Kāpiti area. In April we reduced our line charges for most customers. That means $3 million is going back into our community through cheaper power! Seen a reduction on your power bill? Go to moneyforjam.electra.co.nz to contact your … View moreAt Electra we deliver electricity to the Horowhenua and Kāpiti area. In April we reduced our line charges for most customers. That means $3 million is going back into our community through cheaper power! Seen a reduction on your power bill? Go to moneyforjam.electra.co.nz to contact your electricity retailer and check you’re on their right plan to qualify. Find out more

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1446 days ago

What matters most in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Have your say on our website and help shape Kāpiti's future.
Or join us for our final two more pop-ups (in 2020) on:

- Wednesday 2 Dec, Paekākāriki Library, 2pm to 4pm
- Saturday 5 Dec, Ōtaki Yard Market, 8am to 12pm.

Join the conversation! Have your say today.

#WhatMattersMost … View more
Have your say on our website and help shape Kāpiti's future.
Or join us for our final two more pop-ups (in 2020) on:

- Wednesday 2 Dec, Paekākāriki Library, 2pm to 4pm
- Saturday 5 Dec, Ōtaki Yard Market, 8am to 12pm.

Join the conversation! Have your say today.

#WhatMattersMost #LongTermPlan

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1446 days ago

Time to write that letter that you always meant to send

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Do you have a letter you have always wanted to write to someone, but never did?
If you would like to finally write that letter and have it published in The Dominion Post's summer pages, email it to bess.manson@stuff.co.nz or send it to:
A Letter To… Bess Manson, features department, The … View more
Do you have a letter you have always wanted to write to someone, but never did?
If you would like to finally write that letter and have it published in The Dominion Post's summer pages, email it to bess.manson@stuff.co.nz or send it to:
A Letter To… Bess Manson, features department, The Dominion Post PO Box 3740 Wellington 6140. Names may be withheld at the writer's request.
Bess Manson

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1446 days ago

Sign up to our weekly e-newsltter.

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Want to be the first in the know?

Sign up now to our weekly e-newsletter, Everything Kāpiti, to receive news, hot tips, opportunities to get involved, dates to remember and other goodies. If you sign up before midnight today, you'll go in the draw to win an Emergency Grab Bag. So go on – … View more
Want to be the first in the know?

Sign up now to our weekly e-newsletter, Everything Kāpiti, to receive news, hot tips, opportunities to get involved, dates to remember and other goodies. If you sign up before midnight today, you'll go in the draw to win an Emergency Grab Bag. So go on – add your details and join the Everything Kāpiti weekly updates! 📨

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1446 days ago

Christmas Stall

Jacqui from Waikanae

This Saturday

Negotiable

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1446 days ago

Wellington housing market is forcing people north

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellingtonians are flocking to places like Ōtaki and Levin to find affordable housing. Some people are even commuting from Palmerston North to Wellington.
Horowhenua District Mayor Bernie Wanden’s is using the sales pitch for Levin: “Still close to Wellington and offers a heck of a lot … View more
Wellingtonians are flocking to places like Ōtaki and Levin to find affordable housing. Some people are even commuting from Palmerston North to Wellington.
Horowhenua District Mayor Bernie Wanden’s is using the sales pitch for Levin: “Still close to Wellington and offers a heck of a lot more.”
When the various roading projects underway are all finished it is claimed it will take 50 minutes to get from Horowhenua to Wellington.
What do you think about this latest trend?

1446 days ago

Wellington housing market is forcing people north

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellingtonians are flocking to places like Ōtaki and Levin to find affordable housing. Some people are even commuting from Palmerston North to Wellington.
Horowhenua District Mayor Bernie Wanden’s is using the sales pitch for Levin: “Still close to Wellington and offers a heck of a lot … View more
Wellingtonians are flocking to places like Ōtaki and Levin to find affordable housing. Some people are even commuting from Palmerston North to Wellington.
Horowhenua District Mayor Bernie Wanden’s is using the sales pitch for Levin: “Still close to Wellington and offers a heck of a lot more.”
When the various roading projects underway are all finished it is claimed it will take 50 minutes to get from Horowhenua to Wellington.
What do you think about this latest trend?

1448 days ago

Pet of the Day: Hazel

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This weeks Pet of the Day is Hazel, a cavapoochon. Cavapoochon are a triple-cross breed, combining the best traits of the Cavalier King Charles, Bichon Frise and Toy Poodle.
Proud owner Fiona Soffe says Hazel is well known in Kilbirnie.
"She’s four years old and we’ve owned her since she … View more
This weeks Pet of the Day is Hazel, a cavapoochon. Cavapoochon are a triple-cross breed, combining the best traits of the Cavalier King Charles, Bichon Frise and Toy Poodle.
Proud owner Fiona Soffe says Hazel is well known in Kilbirnie.
"She’s four years old and we’ve owned her since she was five weeks old, I formula feed her till she was old enough to start solids. She’s a princess."

The Pet of the Day is no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.

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1447 days ago

Word of the Year!

Alan from Raumati Beach

Alan Tristram says Woman of the Year Jacinda Ardern started it all with ‘kind’ — kinda corny actually, but there you go.

He says the word made verbal history when PM Ardern exhorted Kiwis to ‘Be Kind’ at the start of the Covid Stage 4 lockdown. More -- bit.ly...

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1447 days ago

Plimmerton roundabout on SH1 closed by floodwaters

James from Waikanae

If you were planning on heading south - You better think again.
www.rnz.co.nz...
The Plimmerton roundabout on State Highway One is closed due to flooding. Traffic has backed up in both directions. Waka Kotahi is urging drivers to delay their journey or use an alternative route.

1447 days ago

Children's Christmas Carol Service

Kate Neighbourly Lead from Raumati Beach

Join us for our annual Children's Christmas Carol service. We will have a delicious afternoon tea which will be followed by the Christmas story and Christmas carols. Suitable for all ages. Wednesday 9 December,
3 pm to 4.15 pm. Phone 902 5809.

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1447 days ago

WIN tickets to Marlon Williams!

Eccles Entertainment

In celebration of his brand new album Plastic Bouquet (out Dec 11) with Canadian duo Kacy + Clayton, February 2021 will welcome the long-awaited return to the stage for Lyttelton based Marlon Williams.

Over an extensive tour of Aotearoa, audiences will be treated to a very different show from … View more
In celebration of his brand new album Plastic Bouquet (out Dec 11) with Canadian duo Kacy + Clayton, February 2021 will welcome the long-awaited return to the stage for Lyttelton based Marlon Williams.

Over an extensive tour of Aotearoa, audiences will be treated to a very different show from Marlon – a full solo performance unearthing some early material, beloved album songs and an introduction to some sparkling new works. This will be Marlon’s first solo tour in over six years.

Taking in cities between Auckland and Invercargill, An Evening with Marlon Williams is an upfront and personal tour visiting cosier venues than before and giving guests the experience of a more intimate Marlon.

Win 1 double pass ticket to an evening experience with Marlon Williams *cities out of Auckland. Simply LIKE or THANK this post to be in the draw . T&Cs apply.

All tour details at www.marlonwilliams.co.nz...
Book your tickets

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1451 days ago

Favourite summer holiday spots

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there… View more
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there - as well as the best places to grab a drink or bite to eat - would be much appreciated. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article. Thanks again.

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