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It’s Four Square’s 96th Birthday - but you get the birthday cards!
Spend $25 or more at your local Four Square and get one of three free collectable card games! Hurry instore before they’re gone! Offer ends July 12, while stocks last.
T&Cs apply.
BRAND-NEW roll of Remington - 3/8" x 20m high pressure Premium PVC Air Hose Set bought from Mitre10. Features and benefits are, it comes complete with 1/4 inch 'ARO' style fittings, is of high quality and a durable hose totally suitable for air compressors. Only selling as we’ve … View moreBRAND-NEW roll of Remington - 3/8" x 20m high pressure Premium PVC Air Hose Set bought from Mitre10. Features and benefits are, it comes complete with 1/4 inch 'ARO' style fittings, is of high quality and a durable hose totally suitable for air compressors. Only selling as we’ve sold house and moving overseas. Cheap - cost $64 at Mitre 10.
Asking $38 ono Phone: 022 399 0742
These building items are not needed, and I would rather sell cheaply than through in the bin. A number of the items are BRAND NEW and others have been opened and part used but balance is still like new.
Half roll of Masons 100mm x 25m Hydro Window Tape
NEW Roll of GIB Roc Tape - 75m x 50mm Yellow… View moreThese building items are not needed, and I would rather sell cheaply than through in the bin. A number of the items are BRAND NEW and others have been opened and part used but balance is still like new.
Half roll of Masons 100mm x 25m Hydro Window Tape
NEW Roll of GIB Roc Tape - 75m x 50mm Yellow
Near full roll of wide plaster board mesh tape.
Half roll of PE barrier warning Tape - 75mm x 250m
LUMBERLOK Wire Dog Zinc Galvanised 10pk x 4
Some gutter brackets
Cost over $100 to buy new but selling cheap as moving on 8th July and need gone.
ONLY asking $20 for the lot. Ph: 022 399 0742
I have a quantity (16) of Nickel plated, cupboard hinges that are not required. Fully adjustable and require a 35mm diameter hole in the door, with a drilled depth of 12.5mm minimum. Hinge details are as follows;
1 x New Hafele 175 deg Full Overlay.
2 x Roller hinges
2 x GTV complete hinges
6 x … View moreI have a quantity (16) of Nickel plated, cupboard hinges that are not required. Fully adjustable and require a 35mm diameter hole in the door, with a drilled depth of 12.5mm minimum. Hinge details are as follows;
1 x New Hafele 175 deg Full Overlay.
2 x Roller hinges
2 x GTV complete hinges
6 x Hinges missing clip cupboard plates and no cover plates
8 x Hinges complete except for hinge cover plates
8 x NEW plastic adjustable cabinet legs (140mm – 170mm)
Plus a quantity of Plinth Panel Clips
3 x New cupboard handles
Selling everything for a bargain price as moving overseas.
Message me if interested or have other questions.
Asking ONLY $35 or near offer for the lot. PH: 022 399 0742
We have 10 - Lever Arch files that are in good condition with being some like new. Only selling as we are moving house and do not require any more.
Asking $10 ono Ph: 022 399 0742
ELECTRIC FRY PAN – 1300 Watt and can hold a steady temperature which is ideal for temperature sensitive dishes. It has an adjustable thermostat control, non-stick coating, and a tempered glass lid. 30 x 30 dish size.
Asking $15 Ph: 022 399 0742
PUNCH HOME & LANDSCAPE DESIGN Professional version made for Windows 7. It features comprehensive home design, renovation and remodeling capabilities for professionals and DIY enthusiasts. It is an old version but good for trying out floor plans.
FREE PH: 022 399 0742
BRAND NEW PHOTO ALBUM - Dark green cover with 300 pockets.
FREE Ph: 022 399 0742
Exciting news! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.
Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used … View moreExciting news! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.
Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.
There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
What we do:
Any job that requires a trailer to move something within the Kapiti Coast area and connected areas. Such as:
Moving home; house, rental, apartment flat or shed
On-Line buy and sell pick-ups and deliveries
Ride-on Mower pick-ups and drop-offs
Furniture and Whiteware pick-up and delivery… View moreWhat we do:
Any job that requires a trailer to move something within the Kapiti Coast area and connected areas. Such as:
Moving home; house, rental, apartment flat or shed
On-Line buy and sell pick-ups and deliveries
Ride-on Mower pick-ups and drop-offs
Furniture and Whiteware pick-up and delivery from Stores
Landscaping & Green Waste collections and trailer tipping
Rubbish removal and disposal
With a large 3m x 1.5m tipping trailer with cage and full waterproof cover, we can move most household items within the same day at your convenience.
Mobile Eftpos, Credit Card and PayWave with emailed receipts makes everything easier with That Trailer Guy.
Where we do it:
Daily in the local Kapiti Coast District, from Paekakariki to Levin.
Daily to and from Kapiti Coast – Wellington
Pre-Booking for longer journeys within the North Island at special negotiated rates.
Why we do it:
To provide an affordable carriage solution coupled with great friendly service throughout the local Kapiti Coast community and beyond.
Contact Details
Mobile: 027-TRAILER that’s 027-8724537
E-Mail: info@thattrailerguy.co.nz
Web: www.thattrailerguy.co.nz.......................................
FB: ThatTrailerGuyNZ
Neighbourly: That Trailer Guy
My Walk In Wardrobe is Wellington's biggest pop-up, sustainable fashion market for new and preloved clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories. Hosted by Sustainable Communities Kāpiti, Kāpiti Coast District Council and My Walk in Wardrobe. Many stalls including classic and work wear, retro … View moreMy Walk In Wardrobe is Wellington's biggest pop-up, sustainable fashion market for new and preloved clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories. Hosted by Sustainable Communities Kāpiti, Kāpiti Coast District Council and My Walk in Wardrobe. Many stalls including classic and work wear, retro and vintage at great prices. Have fun and be there. Please find at www.facebook.com......
We’re celebrating the latest issue of The Forever Project magazine! It explores how New Zealand can bounce back from Covid-19 in a climate-friendly way. Find that content at foreverproject.co.nz.
For a sustainable future, join Stuff in The Forever Project. Sign up to our weekly newsletter and … View moreWe’re celebrating the latest issue of The Forever Project magazine! It explores how New Zealand can bounce back from Covid-19 in a climate-friendly way. Find that content at foreverproject.co.nz.
For a sustainable future, join Stuff in The Forever Project. Sign up to our weekly newsletter and be in to win one of 100 limited-edition reusable beeswax Honeywraps. Each wrap can save 75 metres of plastic going into our landfill or oceans.
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene owned ColorShop until 27 July 2020. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99. Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
These offers are available to … View moreClean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene owned ColorShop until 27 July 2020. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99. Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
These offers are available to Resene cardholders – if you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store.
At KCDC’s first meeting of the new triennium on 7 November 2019, significant changes to the Council’s governance framework were made with little to no explanation of the rationale behind the changes.
The Local Government Act provides for the Mayor to establish committees and appoint his … View moreAt KCDC’s first meeting of the new triennium on 7 November 2019, significant changes to the Council’s governance framework were made with little to no explanation of the rationale behind the changes.
The Local Government Act provides for the Mayor to establish committees and appoint his choice of elected members to serve on those committees. In this triennium, the Mayor disestablished the (previously separate) Operations and Finance Committee and Strategy and Policy Committees. Instead, it appears he amalgamated them into one ‘super’ Committee, now called the Strategy and Operations Committee.
Given KCDC is the second most indebted Council in the country, the absence of a finance-specific committee may serve to diminish specific focus and scrutiny of Council finances. Such a major change needs explanation and justification.
The second significant change to the governance framework was the introduction of portfolio management positions. The accompanying Officer’s Report explains that, “A portfolio approach enables individual councillors to be given responsibility for a particular focus and enables individual councillors to take an active leadership role within the community.”
The 14 portfolios identified in the report fall into 2 categories, A and B. Elected members holding portfolios in category A receive an additional $14,610 per annum in remuneration, and those holding portfolios in category B receive an additional $9,056 per annum in remuneration. The Officer’s Report provides no detail on how these portfolio holders will report back to the Council or the community. Nor does it detail how their roles will influence inputs to decision-making.
An Official Information Act request for all documents and correspondences relating to portfolio management since the commencement of the triennium, provided me with little written evidence that councillors are taking an “active leadership” role in those assigned areas.
The documents obtained indicate that initially, staff were assigned to be liaison officers to the portfolio holders, but that action seems to be as far as the implementation of the new governance framework has progressed. The scope of work specific to each portfolio and the public reporting requirements from portfolio holders is not defined. There are no ongoing meetings between portfolio holders and staff. Discussions with various councillors indicate they too are confused with respect to how to make substantive progress within these specific portfolio governance roles.
Some Councillors have more than one portfolio assigned, whereas Councillor Randall has no portfolio assignment at all. I understand he was never offered one.
This new governance framework was to be reviewed by Council three months from the commencement of the triennium. This has not happened. In an email dated 21 January 2020, the Mayor explains to councillors that, “…this is a new approach so there is a suck-it-and-see element”.
My investigation of the new governance framework suggests the implementation of portfolio management has been woeful. There is no accountability mechanism in place for the community to judge the effectiveness of councillors in these roles. The non-assignment of a portfolio to one councillor seems undemocratic for him and his constituents. And the single ‘super’ Committee structure is of concern for reasons that I will outline in a future column.
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