Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu

716 days ago

Poll: Should our voting age be lowered to 16?

Ashleigh Ogden from Neighbourly.co.nz

On Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.

The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended … View more
On Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.

The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended to our 16 and 17-year-olds.

“This is history,” said Make It 16 co-director Caeden Tipler. “Today New Zealand’s highest court has confirmed that stopping young people from voting is a breach of our human rights...The government and Parliament cannot ignore such a clear legal and moral message. They must let us vote.”

Share your thoughts below - these may be published in the We Say You Say column of the local papers.

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Should our voting age be lowered to 16?
  • 13.9% Yes - they should be allowed to vote
    13.9% Complete
  • 3.7% Maybe - I need more information
    3.7% Complete
  • 3.2% It doesn't bother me either way
    3.2% Complete
  • 79.2% No - I don't agree with this
    79.2% Complete
3337 votes
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715 days ago

Railway sleepers required for seating at new art centre The Kilns at Te Horo

Susi from Otaki District

Has anyone a few railway sleepers surplus to a project available to donate to the new art centre in Te Horo

Free

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715 days ago

VHS to DVD DVD recorder Panasonic DMR-E100H

Joan from Paekakariki

Want to transfer your VHS videos to DVD?
This machine will do this and much more. :-)
Comes with remote and cords a User Manual is downloadable off the net.
I bought it but honestly I'm never going to get round to using it again so time to move it on.
Happy to deliver Paekak -Waik

Price: $100

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715 days ago

Wanted to buy- bike

Susie from Waikanae Beach

We are looking to buy a large frame Men’s mountain bike in good condition. If you have one to sell please text or call John on 027 333 7388

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717 days ago

photoshop

Harry from Waikanae

I have a project early next year to design some images by photoshopping up to five images from pictures into just one picture.
Does anyone know which adobe photoshop app I should use without having to buy a yearly subscription as this is just a one off deal.

715 days ago

Heavy Swell Warning - 6am 23 November to 6pm 24 November.

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Be careful if you're near the coastline tomorrow, Kāpiti, as MetService New Zealand have issued a Heavy Swell Warning from 6am 23 November to 6pm 24 November.

⚠️ What should you do?
- be careful when walking and driving along roads directly exposed to the sea during this time
- live … View more
Be careful if you're near the coastline tomorrow, Kāpiti, as MetService New Zealand have issued a Heavy Swell Warning from 6am 23 November to 6pm 24 November.

⚠️ What should you do?
- be careful when walking and driving along roads directly exposed to the sea during this time
- live in an exposed coastal area? Park your vehicles away from the seaward side of the road and be prepared for surface flooding, debris impact in wave runup and deposition of driftwood, seaweed, sand and gravel
- check the forecast before heading out on a boat, and if in doubt, do not go.

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715 days ago

Building inspection timeframes delayed

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Kia ora Kāpiti, our Building Inspections team has been the latest to be affected by COVID-19 and other illnesses.
This is traditionally already a busy time of the year for the team, and our ability to maintain prompt turnaround periods on building inspection requests has been affected, resulting… View more
Kia ora Kāpiti, our Building Inspections team has been the latest to be affected by COVID-19 and other illnesses.
This is traditionally already a busy time of the year for the team, and our ability to maintain prompt turnaround periods on building inspection requests has been affected, resulting in delays of possibly up to a week. These delays are also having a knock-on effect on other services such as pool inspections, which are typically booked a month in advance.
Please be patient while we deal with these capacity issues; if you have an inspection booked, please avoid cancelling on the day. Advance notice means we can reorganise and prioritise our workload.

We’re honouring building inspections that are already booked, and doing our best to accommodate everyone where we can, including responding to risk-based inspections as a priority.

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716 days ago

THE MAHARA PLACE MIDWEEK MARKET IS ON TODAY

Gary from Waikanae

Started your Christmas shopping yet? Don't forget the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET is on TODAY(Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Plants & Seedlings, Award winning Olive Oil, Yummy Local Honey, Crochet Toys, Sewing Crafts, Face … View moreStarted your Christmas shopping yet? Don't forget the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET is on TODAY(Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the new library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Plants & Seedlings, Award winning Olive Oil, Yummy Local Honey, Crochet Toys, Sewing Crafts, Face Masks, Knits, This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings and Beverages etc. The Rawleigh's Man, Bric-a-brac, Books and lots lots more. See you there...SUPPORT LOCAL!!

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716 days ago

Wanting to source fresh goats milk

Kari from Otaki District

Hi does anyone know where I could buy fresh goats milk regularly .Thanks

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716 days ago

Good Strong Boxes GONE

Annette from Waikanae

Are you moving?
Do you need boxes?
I have a dozen very strong boxes of various sizes.
FREE

Free

716 days ago

Additional maps available for further submissions on Proposed Plan Change 2: Intensification

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

We've produced some maps to help people who'd like to make further submissions on Proposed Plan Change 2: Intensification.
The maps show where submitters have asked for zoning changes that were not part of the original plan change proposal. kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Further submissions … View more
We've produced some maps to help people who'd like to make further submissions on Proposed Plan Change 2: Intensification.
The maps show where submitters have asked for zoning changes that were not part of the original plan change proposal. kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Further submissions allow you to have a say on changes requested by others, if they're likely to affect you. But remember, you can’t use a further submission to raise new points about the plan change.
Further submissions close 5pm, Thursday 24 November.

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716 days ago

Whitebait net and waders

Alfred from Waikanae

Large size whitebait net, side nets, catch bucket on pole spare netting, Waders size 10 and repair kit

Price: $140

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716 days ago

CITIZENS ADVICE COMMUNITY SEMINAR NEXT TUESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER

Sue from Waikanae

Good morning!
Citizens Advice Bureau is organising another Community Seminar for Tuesday 29th November at 1030am in the Rimu Room upstairs in Coastlands - as usual, a talk, Q&A and free morning tea -

This time we have Porirua Kapiti Community Lawyers talking generally about how they help -… View more
Good morning!
Citizens Advice Bureau is organising another Community Seminar for Tuesday 29th November at 1030am in the Rimu Room upstairs in Coastlands - as usual, a talk, Q&A and free morning tea -

This time we have Porirua Kapiti Community Lawyers talking generally about how they help - particularly the disadvantaged - in our community and the range of issues they can help with.

Come along and meet them and ask them questions - there are so many issues nowadays where an understanding of your rights is critical and, sadly, many people still don't know. Things like Consumer Rights, Tenancy, EPAs -

Citizens Advice Bureaux Kapiti and Otaki work closely with our community lawyers and we can also point you in the right direction for help with family matters, neighbour disputes, employment issues, elder care etc.

We are also there for those people who struggle with access to new technology or understanding Government websites, and can help you with access to these, including help with online job applications, so do call us if you need help or someone to talk to 04 298 4944 😊😊😊

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719 days ago

THANK YOU

Ian from Waikanae

Big super thank you to Animates vet care Waikanae and to all that contributed to the givealittle page I set up a while ago to help my dog
Girl lost her fight with cancer on Wednesday at 6pm at home in my arms thankfully and was fast and peaceful but hard to deal with.
It's even hard writing… View more
Big super thank you to Animates vet care Waikanae and to all that contributed to the givealittle page I set up a while ago to help my dog
Girl lost her fight with cancer on Wednesday at 6pm at home in my arms thankfully and was fast and peaceful but hard to deal with.
It's even hard writing this but you all need to be thanked for the extra time my companion was with me, that's priceless
Thanks again to Animates and my bro for dealing with cremation for me as I could not even speak or reply to what's happening
Hopefully when I pick up her ashes I might be able to have a conversation and fill them in properly and thank them for the help over time ,,I'm not the easiest person to deal with but they look after Girl and me well,,,,RIP MY GIRL and thanks all for the support
Sorry for the sad post

717 days ago

COMBINED LIONS CLUBS OF KAPITI ANNUAL FOODBANK APPEAL

Andrew Laing from The Lions Club of Kapiti

COMBINED LIONS CLUBS OF KAPITI

ANNUAL FOODBANK APPEAL
Please leave your donation of food items outside your gate where collectors can see it by

9.30am Saturday 26 November
If your donation is not collected by 2.00pm please ring 04 298 1907

Items most needed
Tinned Fish or Meat Jam, … View more
COMBINED LIONS CLUBS OF KAPITI

ANNUAL FOODBANK APPEAL
Please leave your donation of food items outside your gate where collectors can see it by

9.30am Saturday 26 November
If your donation is not collected by 2.00pm please ring 04 298 1907

Items most needed
Tinned Fish or Meat Jam, Peanut Butter Marmite/Vegemite Christmas Treats
Tinned Vegetables Noodles, Ready Meals
Pasta Sauce Spaghetti, Baked Beans
Tinned Tomatoes Milo, Coffee, Fruit drinks
Muesli bars, crackers Sugar, Flour
Tinned & Packet Soups Cleaning Products
Nappies, Pads, Tampons Toiletries

"This collection is of critical importance to re-stock the shelves of your local Foodbank for another year"
Thank you for your generosity
Supported by the Paekakariki, Paraparaumu/Raumati and Waikanae Community Boards

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