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Does the sunscreen you use offer the protection it claims on the label?
Consumer NZ has found nine out of 20 sunscreens they tested do not.
To read more, click here.
Afternoon,
I have a laptop that needs putting back together. It is called Everest.
The tiny screws that hold the bottom of the laptop together have fallen out, plus things are starting to move inside which also may need screwing back into place.
The laptop is still working just needs screwing back … View moreAfternoon,
I have a laptop that needs putting back together. It is called Everest.
The tiny screws that hold the bottom of the laptop together have fallen out, plus things are starting to move inside which also may need screwing back into place.
The laptop is still working just needs screwing back together.
The screws are so tiny so would need someone with the same type of screws or with screws that will fit.
As you can see in the photo the bottom is open she has found two screws there are some missing.
The laptop belongs to granddaughter she needs it for her school work.
There use to be someone in Otaki that fixed computers wondered if anyone knows who that is. Would be easier for me as I live in Otaki but if there is anyone further afield that could do the job would appreciate any recommendations.
Many thanks.
I had to chuckle reading the events postings in Kapiti News this week. Lions are selling their Christmas cakes and also doing diabetes testing at the strawberry festival this Saturday. So, buy a cake but please don't eat it.!!
Less amusing was the fearmongering about diabetes from Westbury… View moreI had to chuckle reading the events postings in Kapiti News this week. Lions are selling their Christmas cakes and also doing diabetes testing at the strawberry festival this Saturday. So, buy a cake but please don't eat it.!!
Less amusing was the fearmongering about diabetes from Westbury Pharmacy. According to their quick quiz, one is three times more at risk of diabetes aged over 65. Where is the evidence for this? Maybe the risk is higher, but three times higher? I'm skeptical.
According to Westbury's quiz, with a high score on weight to height (most of us), and age over 65 one is at high risk of diabetes. Other lifestyle indicators such as exercise and diet don't seem to factor highly. However weight to height calculations (or Body Mass Index) can be misleading. According to BMI the All Blacks are morbidly obese. This is because the calculation lumps fat and muscle together in the same category. It is possible to be moderately overweight, have good muscle weight and be fighting fit. So unless you are morbidly obese, treat BMI with a grain of salt.
The Westbury ad also offers free blood pressure tests and links this to diabetes. This is news to me. Do they have any risk ratio for this? The main risk of high blood pressure is the stress it places on the heart and vascular system. The heart has to work harder. Hence cardiac conditions and stroke can occur. I would conclude that risk of diabetes from high blood pressure is low.
The combination of unreliable BMI and overinflated age risks makes this quiz a bit dodgy in my view. These type of ads also cause anxiety and unnecessary worry for older people. If you are worried about diabetes, don't rely on Westbury's quiz. Go and see your GP.
Dr Marie O'Sullivan
Health Advocate, and former lecturer, Public Health
Hi everyone!! Mr Watts Electrical is running an LED downlight upgrade promotion over the next few months. If you have been thinking about changing your old downlights out, get in touch for a free quote.
Our goal is to change out all the old downlights on the Kapiti Coast over the next few years!
… View moreHi everyone!! Mr Watts Electrical is running an LED downlight upgrade promotion over the next few months. If you have been thinking about changing your old downlights out, get in touch for a free quote.
Our goal is to change out all the old downlights on the Kapiti Coast over the next few years!
Email: admin@mrwattselectrical.com
Call: 0278414557
Everyone deserves easy and equal access to cancer support, no matter who they are or where they live.
This much needed Kāpiti Support Centre will be there for those you know affected by cancer today and in the future.
The Cancer Society is 100% community funded, so we need your help to … View moreEveryone deserves easy and equal access to cancer support, no matter who they are or where they live.
This much needed Kāpiti Support Centre will be there for those you know affected by cancer today and in the future.
The Cancer Society is 100% community funded, so we need your help to make it happen. Please donate today.
Do you have Rabbits, Guinea pigs or Rats? We can accommodate them too. We have our small animal area set up in a separate room away from the Cattery, to reduce the stress. Each small animal has their own hutch with sleeping area and access to an exercise pen in the daytime.
Hi, does anyone have any wood carving tools they no longer use?
I need:
Gouges, Knives, sharpening stones, slipstones
And I'm also looking for a lathe
Thanks!
A question about a 15 year old's sexual life was prompted by concerns for her safety and health, a d…
It was an evolving script - with a surprise appearance by Temuera Morrison - but in the end everythi…
We have narrowed down the location of the issue to a 10m long concrete chamber at the Northern/Western corner of the Dixon Street/Willis Street intersection and will continue carrying out investigations to understand the extent of the issue. From this investigation we will form a construction plan … View moreWe have narrowed down the location of the issue to a 10m long concrete chamber at the Northern/Western corner of the Dixon Street/Willis Street intersection and will continue carrying out investigations to understand the extent of the issue. From this investigation we will form a construction plan to repair the concrete chamber.
We expect these works to continue throughout the day from 9am-4pm, for at least the next week. We will continue with the current traffic management, however any changes to the works area may alter traffic management. This will be advised if the case.
The leak is still affecting the inner Wellington Harbour, so we continue to warn people to stay out of the inner harbour specifically in the Whairepo Lagoon. We are continuing to update affected residents and businesses on the situation, and will update our website and social channels as more information comes to light.
Nimmo Avenue West, Waikanae. Saturday 23rd November. 9am to 5pm. Jigsaw puzzles, knitting wool, plants, crockery, vintage linen, high chair, household items. These are items of our own and also from our Church fair.
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin. For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring, please visit our website.
You may notice Wellington Harbour looking a little bright in patches along Oriental Parade. Don't be alarmed!
We were with Clyde Quay School this morning at Freyberg Beach, showing them how we use dye testing and explaining how the stormwater network flows to waterways. We placed dye in a … View moreYou may notice Wellington Harbour looking a little bright in patches along Oriental Parade. Don't be alarmed!
We were with Clyde Quay School this morning at Freyberg Beach, showing them how we use dye testing and explaining how the stormwater network flows to waterways. We placed dye in a stormwater sump, and watched it flow out into the harbour through the stormwater system. As it was high tide, not all of the dye came out so we expect to see more green dye flowing into the harbour throughout the day.
We use dye testing as a way to investigate broken pipes, cross connections and other issues within the network. It was great to be able to share this with the students and help them learn more about where water comes from and where it goes.
The dye is completely safe for the environment, and will dissipate as the tides change.
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