MOTHER'S DAY "KIDS VS MUMS" GAMES AT HOOP CLUB KAPITI ON SUNDAY 12 MAY

Every year Hoop Club Kapiti hold their annual "Kids vs Mums" games at Hoop Club on Mother's Day. This is something all our players really look forward to.

It is always a great fun day with both the Mums and Kids all having a great time but both all trying to win.  In fact it can get very competitive and this year was no exception, the Mums were all there out in force, and the players were keen to show off their skills they had learnt at Hoop Club.

Slow cooked beef cheeks with cauliflower mash

Recipe provided by Julie Buckley - Diabetes Clinic

Heat a large heavy based fry pan over medium/high heat with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil. Season the beef cheeks on both sides with the salt, pepper and sumac. Place the beef cheeks in the hot pan and brown on both sides. Place the beef cheeks in a single layer in the slow cooker.

AT THE MOVIES

Playing At Shoreline Cinema, Waikanae this week ...

Gloria Bell

A free-spirited divorcee spends her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. She soon finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with the joys of budding love and the complications of dating.

COUNCIL TO IMPROVE SAFETY OF WAIKANAE BEACH INTERSECTION

The Council is responding to calls from the community to improve the safety of a busy intersection in Waikanae Beach, where Te Moana Road meets with Ono Street and Waimea Road.

“It’s a busy intersection and an important connection point for this part of Waikanae Beach. We’re taking steps to make it as safe as possible for the many motorists, pedestrians and cyclists who go through it every day,” says Kāpiti Coast District Council Group Manager Infrastructure Services, Sean Mallon.

“The works will include establishing pedestrian crossing points, kerb realignments, improved road markings and better footpath connections on the corners of Waimea Road.”

APPLICATIONS FOR RATES SUPPORT IN KĀPITI CLOSE 30 JUNE

Council is reminding ratepayers on low incomes, or families with high water rates and two or more dependents who receive Working for Families tax credits, that government or Council assistance may be available to help pay some of their rates. Around 2000 Kāpiti households receive this support each rating year.

Kāpiti is one of three Districts trialling online applications for the government subsidy for the first time this year, through the Department of Internal Affairs. Applications to the Council, for people who haven’t already applied for the rating year ending 30 June, are open online or by completing a form until the end of this month.

Information on who might qualify and how to make an application is on the Council website www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/ratesrebates or the DIA site at www.govt.nz/getrebate

-KCDC

Kiwis to celebrate international yoga day on June 21

Christchurch - Hundreds of thousands of Kiwis will celebrate international yoga day on June 21, Yoga NZ chair Heather Robinson says.

Yoga is practised by more than 400,000 Kiwis at more than 500 yoga studios and classes around New Zealand, making it one of the fastest growing physical activities in the country.

ExerciseNZ continues to support yoga through Yoga NZ, and the annual national hauora yoga conference. Yoga teacher education will feature in Exercise NZ’s annual roadshow being held in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier, Palmerston North, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch over the next week.

Starting from Sunday 30th of June 2019.

The Grumpy Old Men project kicks off. Men from around the Kapiti / Horowhenua region who want to change but in a way that makes sense to them will gather fortnightly to get and stay on track. They will meet from 10am to 12noon at venues around the Kapiti Coast.

They will come with different goals and will work with others who help keep each other on track. Everyone is different and a range of solutions will help tailor the best way to help each man get on track.

They will learn about how to make simple changes that will have an enormous impact of their life. They will start a journey that brings them lifelong happiness, health and companionship.

They will learn the skills to manage their lives, manage everyday stress and bring back that champion. But not because of what they have done, but because of what they are.

Kefalonia - Simply stunning luxury accomodation based here on the Kapiti Coast

Planning a big family event in the near future?

Great venue for Business and/or Executive training camps.

Kefalonia is the perfect venue with sleeping for 4-15 and a beautiful home to call your own for a few days and nights.

Make that special occasion extra special

GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL MUST DECLARE A CLIMATE CHANGE EMERGENCY

Media release by Mayor K Gurunathan Wednesday 12th June 2019

Greater Wellington Regional Council must declare a Climate Change Emergency given their release of a new report predicting significant sea level rise and storm surge impacts on the region's coastal residential and commercial properties.

On Monday morning GW's Facebook posted an alert for the public to view its report "Sea level rise and storm surge modelling" published on its council website. Given the significant impacts predicted by this modelling, it will be remiss of GW if it does not declare a Climate Change Emergency.

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE - EVERY SATURDAY WITH WAIKANAE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

Community Acupuncture enables people to come and find out all about the health benefits of Acupunture as well as get a treatment at a community rate of just $20 for the hour.

Have you visited Nga Manu lately?

Escape to Ngā Manu - Visa Wellington on a Plate

Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 1 PM – 4:30 PM ($120)

Experience the sights and sounds of Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, whilst feeding the body and soul in this four-course lunch to showcase the best of Kāpiti produce, seafood and artisan products. Start with a guided tour, and see kiwi and eel in their natural habitats, whilst hearing the call of native birds. The four-course menu will be a delectable surprise with a few extraordinary ingredients, and Helene will be the perfect host – they invite you to join their table for a unique experience. 

CELLO FOR AFRICA - FUNDRAISING CONCERT

A wonderful fundraiser for a Kiwi school for kids in Africa. Created by our very own Kapiti Coaster - Denise Carnihan.

“We are SOO excited for this event on 24th November, organised by the very generous kind-hearted Professor Donald Maurice.  This family-focused music extravaganza is going to be absolutely amazing, with all proceeds going to our school, Tamariki Education Centre in Kenya.”

Grab tickets before it is too late.

Book your tickets through Ticketek

FOURTEEN KĀPITI VENUES IN WELLINGTON ON A PLATE

This August’s Wellington on a Plate event sees Kāpiti venues out in force with fourteen venues offering special menus, cocktails or events. There are 9 burger, 5 dine and 3 cocktail menus on offer.

There are also six special Kāpiti-flavoured events, including local producers venues, Nga Manu Nature Reserve and a Kāpiti Island boat trip with lunch.

FREE ART AND CREATIVITY WORKSHOPS WITH EXPERIENCED AND RESPECTED TUTOR JOHN CORNISH.

You are invited to come and meet us, experience some hands-on art making and learn about the classes we offer.