Judgeford - Pauatahanui, Porirua

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638 days ago

St Mark’s School & Preschool Open Day

St Marks School & Preschool

Explore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential … View moreExplore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential in a safe and caring environment.

Small class sizes mean that students are encouraged to ask questions and explore different points of view. Come and explore St Mark’s.
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650 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

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638 days ago

Tent, Bed and Inflatable mattress

Graeme from Paraparaumu Beach

The tent is a Dwights Enterprise 1 Inflatable Air Tent (with an air pump), a Torpedo7 Duo Inflatable Mattress - Double and a Torpedo7 Sahara Double Folding Bed. Only been used three times so it is in excellent condition. All three items come wrapped in their own bags.
Asking $1100.00 ono

Price: $1,100

639 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
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639 days ago

Over the Fence Cuppa

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

We’re calling for community-minded people to run Over the Fence Cuppa events for their neighbourhood. Share a cuppa, meal, or provide activities at you house, on the berm, or even at the local park!

Register your Over the Fence Cuppa event with us by 12 March to receive a pack full of ideas … View more
We’re calling for community-minded people to run Over the Fence Cuppa events for their neighbourhood. Share a cuppa, meal, or provide activities at you house, on the berm, or even at the local park!

Register your Over the Fence Cuppa event with us by 12 March to receive a pack full of ideas and resources, an invite to our launch party, and be in the draw to win some prizes.

Over the Fence Cuppa events are community led with Council support and will run any time between Friday 24 March to Sunday 2 April 2023.

Register an event at kapiticoast.govt.nz/neighbours

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643 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
641 days ago

Our Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation

Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or … View more
Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or transform blue sky ideas into reality.

Whatever help your organisation needs to grow, Nikau Foundation may be able to help. Applications close at midnight on Monday March the 20th 2023.

See our eligibility requirements.
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641 days ago

Wheels and tyres removed from Audi A6 v8 wagon.

Andy from Paraparaumu Beach

Good tyres still got lots of tread as per photos. Some kerbing on rims but great looking wheels.

Price: $500

641 days ago

Age Concern Wellington Region CEO interviewed on Hutt City FM

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

In February, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO, Stephen Opie, was interviewed on Hutt City FM. You can listen to the full interview here:

www.youtube.com...

642 days ago

Natives for your planting projects

Fairview Nursery

Nursery Specials!! Heading into a cooler wetter time of year its time to think about those garden projects, so if needing native plants, please contact us and make an appointment to view!
Some of our specials...
Phormium Tenax seedlings - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Ake Ake Seedlings - 5cm … View more
Nursery Specials!! Heading into a cooler wetter time of year its time to think about those garden projects, so if needing native plants, please contact us and make an appointment to view!
Some of our specials...
Phormium Tenax seedlings - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Ake Ake Seedlings - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20
Griselinia littoralis (Kapuka) - 5cm Pots $2.50 ea or 10 for $20 (Ideal for hedging)

Some of the other plants we have in stock - Lemonwood, Ngaio, Kanuka, Manuka (standard white, red, and burgundy flowering trees in stock), Toe toe (dwarf and full size), Dwarf flaxes, Nikau Palms, Poa Cita, Renga Renga, various Carex, coastal Kowhai, Northern Rata, Kahikatea, Kauri

Want something else in natives..please ask.

Make an appointment to visit now if wanting to view the above!

FAIRVIEW is a small Kapiti based nursery (Paraparaumu) with stocks of various locally sourced native trees, flaxes, shrubs and grasses.

Please phone to arrange a visit: 0274 933 626 (Appointment Only Please).

Negotiable

643 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
Click Here

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643 days ago

Tiger worms for sale

Janet from Paraparaumu Beach

I have a surplus of worms in my worm farms and will sell by large scoops full. Tel 902 2853

Price: $20

644 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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645 days ago

Raumati South Repair Cafe this Sunday

The Team from Kāpiti Coast District Council

Do you have an item at home waiting to be repaired? The Raumati South Repair Cafe returns this Sunday 19 February 10am–1pm at Raumati South Scout Hall.

Repairs come in all shapes and sizes from sewing and mending to electrical items and IT troubleshooting – the repair cafe's talented … View more
Do you have an item at home waiting to be repaired? The Raumati South Repair Cafe returns this Sunday 19 February 10am–1pm at Raumati South Scout Hall.

Repairs come in all shapes and sizes from sewing and mending to electrical items and IT troubleshooting – the repair cafe's talented crew of volunteers will do their best to help repair your items. At the initiative's last event in November, more than 70 Kāpiti locals brought in 152 items to be fixed. That's a lot of well-loved possessions given a new life and saved from landfill!

This event is proudly brought to you as part of our No8 Wire programme – find out more at www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...

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646 days ago

Truck Driver Required

Trevor Moss from Steel-it Framing Limited

We have a need over the coming eight weeks to engage the services of a truck driver to deliver our product to our clients site in Whitby.
It would require 2-3 trips daily and most product is unloaded by a large crane they have onsite.
We require a driver with experience and one that is happy to … View more
We have a need over the coming eight weeks to engage the services of a truck driver to deliver our product to our clients site in Whitby.
It would require 2-3 trips daily and most product is unloaded by a large crane they have onsite.
We require a driver with experience and one that is happy to work flexible hours. May suit a semi retired active person.
If you are keen phone Trevor on 0274 475096 or email me on trevor.m@steel-it.co.nz

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