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Kāpiti housing crisis puts 40 children in emergency housing
November 26, 2021
Report from Kāpiti Independent News by Jeremy Smith
The housing crisis in Kāpiti is now so bad that 50 adults and 40 children are in emergency … View moreThere are still the invisible homeless who have not been accounted for
Kāpiti housing crisis puts 40 children in emergency housing
November 26, 2021
Report from Kāpiti Independent News by Jeremy Smith
The housing crisis in Kāpiti is now so bad that 50 adults and 40 children are in emergency housing. At the same time 190 are on the public housing waiting list — and even this does not reflect the actual need.
These figures were put before a Kāpiti Council workshop as part of a proposed housing strategy.
They were described as “pretty awful’ by Kāpiti district councillor Jocelyn Prvanov.
Councillors were told that a quick survey on Trade Me showed only 20 rental properties available in Kapiti. The cheapest is $400 weekly for a two bedroom property in Otaki.
The For-Sale’ list contained 213 properties in Kapiti – the cheapest was $620,000 in Raumati.
Kainga Ora has 250 houses in the district and 160 are living in boarding houses.
The rise in rents is partly from Covid but also from Wellington people “on Wellington wages” buying into Kapiti, the workshop was told.
People in the lowest quarter of the income scale have faced a 435 per cent rise in rents over the last twenty years. In that time the median income has only gone up by 112 per cent.
The percentage of renters who are no longer able to purchase a house and service a mortgage is estimated at 95 per cent. And only 88 percent are in a position to buy at the entry level of $696,000.
The housing crisis also extends to working people, with reports that police appointed to Otaki are struggling to find somewhere to live.
And councillors heard that people paying $800 rent every week would not be able to buy a house.
Councillor Angela Buswell described what she called the “massive problem” facing older people who will never get a mortgage, and who are paying up to $1200 a week for places to rent, often so they can have grandchildren to stay.
She said over 60s were still working so they could meet the rent and could never get into retirement villages because of price rises. Latest figures suggest Kapiti rest homes have 18 people on their waiting lists and two out of three have closed their books- they don’t have enough staff.
Councillor James Cootes, who has a business background, said business owners looking for replacement staff face a major problem – where are these people going to live.
Paekakariki’s Sophie Handford, by far the youngest councillor, said many young people were continuing to live at home or were ending up in very unsatisfactory living situations.
Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.
We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.
Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of … View moreCalling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.
We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.
Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of our six categories and head online to stuff.co.nz/summersnap to enter!
Our categories are:
- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard
Show us what your neighbourhood (and beyond) has to offer and and you could be taking your next photos with your very own Canon EOS.
Just a wee reminder that it is all happening this Saturday. If you have not signed the petition yet please contact me so I can let you know where to go to do that. Start meeting at 1.30 pm to be ready for a 2.00 pm departure at the car park at the Kapiti Rd end by the back of the motel which is … View moreJust a wee reminder that it is all happening this Saturday. If you have not signed the petition yet please contact me so I can let you know where to go to do that. Start meeting at 1.30 pm to be ready for a 2.00 pm departure at the car park at the Kapiti Rd end by the back of the motel which is across the road from the Bakery. Bring your placards and facemasks with you. If you have any questions just post them and I will do my best to answer them. I will not be responding to any negative comments. The route is on the flyer attached
Fun Zone have created an exciting, adventure-filled Summer Holiday Programme for the kids! Check out all the action here: www.funzone.co.nz...
We're taking enrolments & bookings now - DON'T MISS OUT! 😜
Don't throw out - think repairing first. Come to our pop-up community fix-it day at the Otaki Memorial Hall and learn or watch how it can be done.
Bring along your small faulty electrical item, like the toaster that won't keep the bread down or the lamp which no longer lights your desk. A… View moreDon't throw out - think repairing first. Come to our pop-up community fix-it day at the Otaki Memorial Hall and learn or watch how it can be done.
Bring along your small faulty electrical item, like the toaster that won't keep the bread down or the lamp which no longer lights your desk. A problem with your bike, bring it along and we might be get it going again. A shirt that needs a new button or get an idea how to fix a hole in a creative way. Have a go at sharpening your knifes. Learn to make masks, and wrap presents for minimal waste - a great idea for your Xmas presents.
Skilled volunteers will be on hand with the tools and know-how to give your items a new lease on life.
We will be operating under Covid Guidelines to make sure that you and our volunteers are protected and stay safe.
It will only affect a few people but here goes anyway : -
Guitar strings vary in price from around $12 to $50+ (for a 6 string guitar) per set depending on the make and quality.
I just bought 2 sets of Classical Guitar strings from Trade Me and they were made by D'Addario (or so the … View moreIt will only affect a few people but here goes anyway : -
Guitar strings vary in price from around $12 to $50+ (for a 6 string guitar) per set depending on the make and quality.
I just bought 2 sets of Classical Guitar strings from Trade Me and they were made by D'Addario (or so the authentic looking packaging said).
I tend to use this make because they have a website there you can check a unique number printed on the inside packaging to see if they are authentic or fake.
I just checked the strings I bought (which both had the same numbers printed on them, these are unique numbers, so something not right there) and when I checked the number C0D7E-1298-268B-121266 on the website www.daddario.com... they came back as fake.
So just a warning that there are scammers now ripping of guitarists for 12 to 50+ dollars a set for strings.
Just in case you aren't aware there is a huge market in fake guitars out there and these can be into the 1000's of dollars each and still have "Made in USA" stamped on them and are hard to tell a fake from a photograph.
Just a heads up, check carefully before you buy online and actually ask if the item you are buying is genuine or not... any shifty answers or items with one distant photo or several blurred ones then leave it alone and move on.
We have upgraded to a later model. This is in good working condition. Bottle NOT included. Please arrange a time to pick up.
Wooden trugs, so useful for so many things. Crafted from untreated wood, and finished with natural vegetable oil. No nasty chemicals! Message or phone Lizi on 0211567643.
Neighbourly folk, do not forget to keep an eye out for missing Waikane man Joe Pryor.
The 63-year-old went missing after leaving the Metco Engineering workshop where he works in Waikanae last week, leaving a note saying “be back at 10.30” on a whiteboard. CCTV footage shows him leaving on foot.
Formally with Autogroom, offering all car grooming services.message me to discuss your needs
Kia ora! Harry here, head pilot on your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter. I want to take a moment and thank you for your support as we mark 40(!) years of saving lives with Westpac this December.
Like our Facebook page where we’ll be sharing stories of people that have been flown over the … View moreKia ora! Harry here, head pilot on your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter. I want to take a moment and thank you for your support as we mark 40(!) years of saving lives with Westpac this December.
Like our Facebook page where we’ll be sharing stories of people that have been flown over the years. These rescues, and hundreds of others, are only made possible thanks to the generosity of people like you. These are parents, siblings, colleagues, neighbors that have returned safely home thanks to the
support of the community.
Show your support by donating today.
Vision “Wild Zone” 20” bike.
6 speed Shimano, “revo-shift”.
Front and rear hand brake levers
Front shock.
Stand.
Generally in good condition, except seat is a little torn and some superficial surface rust on chrome on top of forks which doesn’t affect them working. The shocks … View moreVision “Wild Zone” 20” bike.
6 speed Shimano, “revo-shift”.
Front and rear hand brake levers
Front shock.
Stand.
Generally in good condition, except seat is a little torn and some superficial surface rust on chrome on top of forks which doesn’t affect them working. The shocks themselves are fine.
Listed elsewhere.
$50
The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets… View moreThe Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with proceeds going to the Life Flight Trust and local charities. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz.
Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets online. Closing date is 12 February 2022.
All proceeds go to the Life Flight Trust and local charities
Greater Wellington is reminding everyone to check the safety of swimming spots over summer.
"We monitor over 80 swimming spots in our region over summer to help make sure you can check where it’s safe to swim."
Click on READ MORE to learn you can check before you swimming.
Since its inception in 1912, and with the support of our Charities team TG Macarthy Trust continues to help New Zealand communities by awarding grants to not-for-profit organisations. Read about what the trust is getting up to, almost 120 years after it was established.
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