Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1560 days ago

Bowel Cancer – You’re never too young

Bowel Cancer

Bowel cancer can strike at any age. Each year about 3,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with the disease and more than 1,200 will die. That’s as many as breast and prostate cancer combined. But it is treatable – and beatable – if detected early enough. Check your symptoms

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1560 days ago

Live music returns to Kapiti Playhouse Theatre

Richard Bywater from Kapiti Playhouse

One of NZ's favourite live performers, Andrew London, is teaming up with acclaimed folk duo, Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill, for a **one night only** show on the Kapiti Coast at Kapiti Playhouse Theatre on Friday 14th August. This will be an evening full of driving instrumental rhythms, … View moreOne of NZ's favourite live performers, Andrew London, is teaming up with acclaimed folk duo, Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill, for a **one night only** show on the Kapiti Coast at Kapiti Playhouse Theatre on Friday 14th August. This will be an evening full of driving instrumental rhythms, finely crafted songs and no doubt some wild stories, by these absolute masters of their craft. Not to be missed!

See www.facebook.com... for more details including where to buy tickets.

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1561 days ago

Free Fill

Annie from Paraparaumu Beach

Does anyone need free fill? We have plenty available! Let me know if we can assist you.

Thanks,

Annie.

Free

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1561 days ago

A warm welcome to Gazley!

Neighbourly.co.nz

We're excited to announce a new Wellington partnership with the wonderful team at Gazley - our very first Automotive partners!

Meet some of the fantastic Gazley Team who will be sharing their expertise in all things automotive. They've also got amazing 'support local' … View more
We're excited to announce a new Wellington partnership with the wonderful team at Gazley - our very first Automotive partners!

Meet some of the fantastic Gazley Team who will be sharing their expertise in all things automotive. They've also got amazing 'support local' campaigns running at the moment.

Let's give them a warm neighbourly welcome and stay posted for more of their content!
Visit us online

1562 days ago

Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

This week’s issue we say there should be a parsley plant near every kitchen door. It’s time to harvest sprouting broccoli, compile your spring seed list, sow Florence fennel, choose tomatoes wisely and check germinating seedlings every day.

Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow… View more
This week’s issue we say there should be a parsley plant near every kitchen door. It’s time to harvest sprouting broccoli, compile your spring seed list, sow Florence fennel, choose tomatoes wisely and check germinating seedlings every day.

Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow and make a feeding station for native birds. Plus go in the draw for strawberry packs from Tui and copies of NZ Gardener’s August issue.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1562 days ago

Aluminium & Timber Retrofit double glazing

RetroFit Double Glazing - Wellington

If you’re thinking about retrofit double glazing, whether it is timber or aluminium we can retrofit both. Get your free measure and quote here and our local consultants can walk you through the process with a tailored solution to suit your home. Or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1562 days ago

Parenting support group with Guest speaker Martin Sloman

Angelique from Raumati South

Martin Sloman will be the guest speaker for Parenting through the storm - Monday Aug 10, 7pm at the Hub Tongariro Street, Main Building.

Martin Sloman is an experienced counsellor originally from Wales and living In New Zealand since 2009.

He works with people over many issues including anxiety,… View more
Martin Sloman will be the guest speaker for Parenting through the storm - Monday Aug 10, 7pm at the Hub Tongariro Street, Main Building.

Martin Sloman is an experienced counsellor originally from Wales and living In New Zealand since 2009.

He works with people over many issues including anxiety, depression, life challenges, mentoring, grief and more.

In 2010 he co-founded Whirlwind, a men's mental health charity which seeks to enable men to positively embrace their mental health through sharing stories.

In 2019 he was awarded the Queen's Services Medal for services to mental health.
This is free and open to anyone who would like to attend.

1562 days ago

Brighten your walls with this creative project

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kapiti

Put your own spin on a current wall art trend by painting designs on woven plates!

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1562 days ago

Visit Chilton this August

Chilton St James School

Discover what it means to be a Chilton girl:

-Come and experience our culture
-Hear about what is on offer in sport, art and music.
-Investigate our learning from Preschool to Year 13
-Learn about Cambridge
-Talk to our wonderful girls
-Open your mind to new possibilities
-Note the date of… View more
Discover what it means to be a Chilton girl:

-Come and experience our culture
-Hear about what is on offer in sport, art and music.
-Investigate our learning from Preschool to Year 13
-Learn about Cambridge
-Talk to our wonderful girls
-Open your mind to new possibilities
-Note the date of our Open Days now.
Register now

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1562 days ago

75th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War

Ministry of Culture & Heritage

This year, New Zealand will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on 15 August 2020.

This date marks the historic anniversary of the surrender by Japan, which represented the end of the War in Asia and the Pacific and the culmination of six long years of war across … View more
This year, New Zealand will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on 15 August 2020.

This date marks the historic anniversary of the surrender by Japan, which represented the end of the War in Asia and the Pacific and the culmination of six long years of war across the rest of the world.

The public is invited to attend the national commemorative service, which will take place at 1pm on Saturday 15 August at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. We recommend arriving by 12.45pm.

The service will also be live streamed. More information is available on the Ministry for Culture and Heritage website.

Image: Government Film Studios. World War II serviceman embraces a woman after his return to Wellington on the Wanganella. Alexander Turnbull Library, ref: 1/2-066955-F.
Find out more

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1564 days ago

Shout out

Bayne from Waikanae Beach

A big shout out for Peter and Michelle Venner at Peter Venner Moters. My wife had her leg in a splint and they went out of their way to hire us a mobility scooters for her. Nothing was too hard and they were always smiling. Thanks.

1563 days ago

Take our survey and be in to win a Hawke's Bay getaway

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Since the launch of our #backyourbackyard campaign it's been so heartening to hear from the tourism operators our content has helped. We still have so many incredible stories left to tell, but we also want to hear more from you - what inspires you, what is important to you, and what would you … View moreSince the launch of our #backyourbackyard campaign it's been so heartening to hear from the tourism operators our content has helped. We still have so many incredible stories left to tell, but we also want to hear more from you - what inspires you, what is important to you, and what would you like to see from us at Stuff Travel? Please take our survey, and share it with others, the more input we have the better we can do. And thanks to the lovely folks at Hawke's Bay Tourism we’ve also got a luxurious giveaway for two as a way to say thank you for your time and input.

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1563 days ago

FAB deals at Paula's on Now

Paulas Home & Living

Grab up to 20% off LA-Z-BOY
up to 70% off Floor Stock Lounge Suites
and so much more. Head to our Special's page to see all the deals.

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