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Hidden inside the bigger picture were people, places and even the smiling faces of those who had died. A freelance photographer has captured Kapiti Island by creating a mega-landscape made from thousands of photos of the island contributed by Kapiti people. Murray Short has unveiled The People’s Kapiti Island,an 8.2-metre-long ’’collaborative photograph’’ comprising 1200 original contributed photos, some replicated up to 70 times, joined into a complete image. Inspiration for the work, the length of a bus, came from the likes of Auckland installation artist Tiffany Singh, and British artist David Hockney. Hockney, Short said, had declared that the Grand Canyon could not be photographed because of its size and grandeur. Short felt the same could be true of the island. He said his first emotion when Murray Short and his completed collaborative photograph of Kapiti Island, taking up the entire wall of Hightide cafe, at Paraparaumu Beach. the picture went up on the wall of a local cafe was relief that the ‘‘Then there was files. ment, personal input,’’ Short said. Kapiti Island every day, and I giant work actually fitted. The picture consisted of 10,206 He included photographs of his always want to go out and photo- ‘‘Then there was elation, that it elation, that it ‘‘tiles’’, each about 5 centimetres late mother-in-law, who died last graph it. actually looked as good as it did. It actually looked as by 3cm, with some of the submit- year, and late brother-in-law, in ‘‘I have got literally thousands was beyond my expectations.’’ ted images repeated across the the final mosaic. of images, most of them look very Each of the 1200 submitted good as it did. It was mosaic. The work was another step similar.’’ images were fed into the beyond my ‘‘Everybody’s got a sunset towards getting to the heart of Only a few were ‘‘keepers’’, he AndreaMosaic program which photograph of Kapiti. The ones capturing the island. said. produced the final work, so large expectations.’’ that appealed to me more were the ‘‘I live right down on the beach ❚ People’s Kapiti Island is on it had to be saved as 81 separate ones that had personal invest- and, weather permitting, I see display at Hightide Cafe. FREE Pullout SUBSCRIBE in the centre of today’s newspaper NOW

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A musician whose love for songwriting first manifested in Paraparaumu has released his first music video alongside his Heritage Barn with Woodshed Hamilton-based band. 10.5m x 11m x 2.7m George Dryburgh and his Awning & 2 Roller Doors band, Faded Farewell, released Light up the Night last Thursday. Multi-Purpose The single will be part of the Storage Shed pop-rock band’s second EP, to be 10.5m x 8m x 3.6m released next year. with 3 Doors & Awning Dryburgh, a Paraparaumu College old boy, is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. LifestyleLifL tl ComboC b He started Faded Farewell as 18m x 7.5m x 3m with 2 Sectional Doors, a solo project, before moving to 2 Partition Walls, Hamilton to study music in 2012. Awning & 2 PA Doors In 2014 he and four classmates formed the band, and Faded Farewell band members David Miller, Holly Bowen, George Dryburgh, began to play gigs around Ham- Justin Manuel and Andrew Gould. FROM CONCEPT ilton. TO COMPLETION For Dryburgh, the journey ‘‘Keep an eye out. try to write songs that start in a 0800 TOTALSPAN began at his Paraparaumu fam- place of depression but by the Visit us at: (0800 868 257) ily home. We're not done bridge or chorus there’s been a Totalspan Wellington ‘‘I do remember sitting on the resolution.’’ 111 State Highway 1, Paraparaumu TOTALSPAN.CO.NZ yet.’’ 7177547AB 04 297 0033 | [email protected] deck with my guitar and har- Dryburgh said he wants the Faded Farewell singer/songwriter monica and twiddling away. So George Dryburgh. band to start touring eventually. that’s where my songwriting For now, the focus is on started,’’ he said. writing songs and recording Dryburgh said Light up the mum suffered very badly and I more videos. SUBSCRIBE NOW Night was about overcoming myself have depression, and I’ve ‘‘Keep an eye out. We’re not self-defeatist attitudes. been up and down over the done yet,’’ he said. However, most of the band’s years,’’ he said. Light up the Night can be Visit mags4gifts.co.nz/sunday-star-timess material references mental ill- As he has learned to cope seen on the ‘Faded Farewell’ ness, aligning with Dryburgh’s with it the songs have taken on Facebook page or YouTube Or call 0800 SUNDAY (786 329) own experiences. a more hopeful tone. channel. ‘‘There’s been a history of ‘‘People tend to gravitate Their music can also be mental illness in my family. My towards depressing songs ... I found on iTunes and Spotify. It’s not Sunday without it. WAIKANAE LIQUOR CENTRE SPECIALS 1stDECTO7THDEC2016 GORDON’S LONDON DRY GIN GLENFIDDICH JOHNNIE ST. REMY CHIVAS REGAL LT YRS OLD WALKER FRENCH BRANDY YRS OLD SMIRNOFF MONDAY, TUESDAY, SINGLE MALT GOLD RESERVE LT BLENDED SCOTCH VODKA WEDNESDAY WHISKY ML WHISKY LT ML LT DEWAR’S BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY LT . . . . $ $ $ $ . JIMBEAM WHITE $ .LT

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But the taongacollection has A spring clean out at the Wel- ... hoping somebody accumulated over the years. lington Central Police Station has would come and The station has only basic revealed a taonga box containing information on each item, such as more than 80 items of ‘‘spiritual claim them.’’ ‘‘a carved bone hook with paua significance’’. found at Wellington Airport Now staff are searching for the master carvers who may return Departure lounge in 2005’’ and ’’a owners of the items that have the items to the land. pounamu crucifix found on been handed in to the police over ‘‘About 10 years ago they Bowen St in 2002’’. the past decade. created a box and just kept them Despite the limited infor- Most items are carved pou- hoping somebody would come mation, Johnston was optimistic namu and bone necklaces, but and claim them some day,’’ Cus- about reuniting some of the items there are also bibles, family tomer Services Manager Sharon with their owners. photos, rosaries, carved patu and Johnston said. ❚ If you think a long lost heir- a plastic Jesus. Standard procedure for lost loom may be at the Police head- Police need to find the owners items handed into the police sta- quarters, contact the station by the end of January or the items tion was to auction or destroy the and describe the item and bring Some of the items held at the police station are old wedding and family will be passed on to churches and property after three months, she any supporting information. photographs. Slow-slip quakes Has your property suffered earthquake detected damage? MICHAEL DALY Slow-slip earthquakes have been detected in Here’s how EQC can help Kapiti and Manawatu, adding to similar activity already seen in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay. The announcement by GeoNet of the slow slip- If your home, land or contents have been damaged by the recent earthquakes, ping in the west of the lower North Island was fol- you can make a claim with the Earthquake Commission. lowed about 9.30pm on Sunday by a widely felt magnitude-4.5 quake 35km west of Paraparaumu There’s no rush. You have unil midnight on 14 February 2017 to make a claim, at a depth of 27km. so there’s ime to take care of yourself, your family and friends irst. GNS Science duty seismologist Caroline Hol- den said that quake could be linked to the Kapiti You can organise repairs to make your home safe, sanitary, secure and slow-slip event, but could also be an aftershock of weatheright. Before you move or repair anything take photos as a record the magnitude-7.8 Kaikoura quake, which happened just after midnight on November 14. of the damage. It was clearer that a cluster of earthquakes near Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay was related to When you are ready to contact us, you can easily lodge your claim online at the slow-slip event in that part of the country, www.eqc.govt.nz/claims or you can call our free phone number given they were further from the area of 0800 DAMAGE (326 243). aftershocks related to the Kaikoura quake, Holden said. Everyone with a current private insurance policy for home or contents that It is the first time slow-slip movements have includes re insurance (most do) automa cally has EQC’s insurance. been detected in multiple regions since the i i phenomenon was discovered in 2002. EQC covers earthquake damaged homes (up to $100,000+GST), contents Researchers were investigating the possibility passing seismic waves from the Kaikoura quake (up to $20,000+GST) and a deined area of residenial land. 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The Kapiti-Manawatu slow-slip involved movement across the boundary of 5-7cm in the past two weeks, equivalent to a magnitude-6.8 earthquake. Also by Saturday, 225 earthquakes had been recorded in the Porangahau area since the Kaikoura quake. Most were smaller than magnitude 3 but did include a magnitude 5.5 quake 65km southeast of Porangahau on November 22. Multiple slow-slip events could be typical following an event as big as the Kaikoura quake, GeoNet said. It was the first time slow slipping had been monitored after such a large quake in central New Zealand. 16 KAPITI OBSERVER, DECEMBER 1, 2016 stuff.co.nz Achieving goals no matter what

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Can you imagine being legally blind and running fast? Well, Maree Carson does this. The 32-year-old Wellington travel agent refuses to let her disability stop her from running. Maree’s next event is the Cigna Round the Bays on February 19. Her goal is to step up her speed so she can beat her time of 1hr 46mins from the same event earlier this year. ‘‘I’m quite competitive and so I’m looking forward to doing it again and trying to do it better,’’ she said. To achieve her goal she will join the Wellington Harrier Athletic Club to help with her training. the water views are beautiful and Maree also runs with Achilles there are good vibes,’’ he said. New Zealand, who support her by Maree loves the event too and teaming her up with a guide to has always run. ‘‘I love it. I feel Maree Carson and her Achilles guides completing the New York Marathon this year. help her along new and unknown quite free and it gives me a clear courses. head. It makes me feel better. It ‘‘floaters’’ affect her central Bays, contact Achilles at ❚ Column by Rachel Grunwell, Next year’s event will be makes me so happy,’’ she said. vision. achillesnewzealand.org. Or Cigna Health and Wellbeing Maree’s fifth half-marathon Maree started losing her sight Her commitment to running is fundraise for this worthy cause. Ambassador - a runner, following her completion of the aged 16 through a degenerative an incredible motivation. She’s an You can set up a fundraising page qualified yoga teacher and New York Marathon last month eye condition, Retinitis inspiration. as part of your registration. director of lifestyle website with the help of Achilles guide Pigmentosa. Achilles is the official charity InspiredHealth.co.nz. Follow Josh Thomas, from Wellington. She has less than 5 per cent partner of Cigna Round the Bays. ENTER NOW her personal journey to get He will also volunteer at Cigna vision including no depth of Want to help? If you would like to ❚ Register for the event at race-ready with her family on Round the Bays, an event he is a vision or peripheral vision. She guide an athlete, or have a cignaroundthebays.co.nz and Facebook: InspiredHealthNZ big fan of. cannot see in the dark, in disability and would like help to join #stepitupnz.co.nz to be in and Instagram: ‘‘It’s an easy and flat course, shadows, and sometimes take part in Cigna Round the towin a prize worth $2500. @Inspiredhealthandfitness.

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planning front. Apparently, fixing the rail link GORDON between Seddon and Cheviot will CAMPBELL be a longer, harder and more TALKING POLITICS expensive task than the re- opening of SH1, which will be difficult and costly enough. o far, the attempts at Interim freight measures will normalisation along the probably involve a direct ferry upper east coast of the link between the North Island and S South Island have followed Christchurch. a similar pattern to what Last week, Kiwirail was busily happened in Christchurch - bursts constructing a business case to of reconstruction punctuated by that effect. aftershocks and misgivings about Once implemented, interim the daunting scale of the rebuild. measures have a tendency to As in Christchurch, normality harden into semi-permanent for the likes of Kaikoura may take solutions. years to achieve, not weeks or That new ferry link – if it months. happens – would displace some of freight operations, given how aftermath of the earthquake. Of course, Key also made As the immediate task of the existing jobs in rail. competitive Bluebridge is with On November 15, Bridges similar ‘‘bear any burden/meet repairing and re-opening SH1 Among other things, a direct respect to passenger traffic. confirmed to the House that a any cost’’’ noises in the wake of around Kaikoura begins, the ferry link would also have an Any transport re-configuration direct North Island ferry link to Pike River, and those configuration of rail, road and impact on Picton, a town that’s that’s based – even temporarily - Lyttelton was being investigated. commitments turned out to be a shipping likely to emerge in the already been taking an economic around a North Island to The previous day, Prime lot more nuanced and conditional longer term remains uncertain. hit from the demise of Solid Lyttleton direct ferry link would Minister John Key’s ministerial than they’d seemed at first blush. Reportedly, about 200 jobs Energy’s planned operations on have economic and employment statement appeared to include a Given the impact the looming were involved in providing and the West Coast. repercussions across the region. firm commitment to the transport decisions will have maintaining the pre-earthquake Inevitably, Kiwirail’s footprint Presumably, more big trucks restoration of the pre-existent upon jobs and businesses from rail link between Lyttleton and in Picton would diminish, the would also be running up and road and rail links :’’We will Lyttleton to Cheviot to Kaikoura Picton. After an initial flurry of longer the rail link between down the affected parts of SH1, to repair our roads, rail, and other to Seddon to Picton, perhaps those comments by the likes of Prime Lyttleton and Picton remains out help pick up the slack from the infrastructure, and we will help communities should be being Minister John Key and Transport of operation, or under-used. missing rail link. our affected communities…The consulted right now by Minister Simon Bridges, things Across Cook Strait, Kiwirail’s Some telling statements were financial cost will be significant government about the options have gone relatively quiet on the business is largely based on its issued in the immediate but we will bear that.’’ being contemplated.

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2-7pm. CHRISTMAS Get listed Arts and crafts fair: St Patrick’s Market - Te Horo: Te Horo hall, School Rd, December 10, 10am-2pm. School, Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu, Send details for the What’s On by Once Upon a Christmas: Capital E, organised by Our Lady of Kapiti noon on Monday to editor@kapiti- Queens Wharf, Wellington, parish, December 10, 10am-4pm, observer.co.nz. Include the event entry by gold coin, children free. Christmas workshops and activities, name, date, time, venue, cost and Arts and crafts night: December 1-24. contact number. Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Pl, Parade and carnival - Shannon: December 2, 5-7pm, Otaki Library, Shannon Domain, SH1, December 18, 5pm, thereafter every Sunday 11am- Main St, December 2, 5-6:30pm. 9am-3pm. Parade - Levin: Starts from Durham 4pm or anytime by appointment. Carols - Paraparaumu: St Paul’s St, December 11, 1pm. Church, Kapiti Rd, Paraparaumu, Eclectic Impressions: Taylor- Races: Te Roto Rd, Otaki, Levin christmas music from Kapiti Chorale, Jensen Fine Arts, George St, racing Club christmas meet, December 3, 2:30pm, tickets Palmerston North, watercolours by December 15. $30/$10. Email Celia Guy, December 3-24. [email protected]. MUSIC & COMEDY Kapiti Artist Focus: Mahara Carols - Raumati: Kapiti Uniting Black Eyed Susie: Salt and Wood Musicians Wayne Mason, pictured, Adam McGrath and Rob Joass will be sharing Gallery, Mahara Pl, Waikanae, Parish, Raumati Rd, children’s carols, Collective, Ngaio Rd, Waikanae, songs about love, death and anything in between at Lily’s Ranchhouse in Levin features eight artists with strong December 7, 3-4:15pm, free. Celtic alt groove duo, December 3, tomorrow night. links to Kapiti, October 16-December Carols - Waikanae: Mahara Pl, 3pm. 4. featuring Kapiti Brass Band, the Ukes Che Fu: Manakau Hotel, Honi Taipua Elizabeth St, the second and fourth Painting and pottery exhibition: of Wellington and Santa himself, St, December 2. Sunday of each month, 1pm. $4, call THEATRE, FILM & DANCE December 17, 10:45am. Paekakariki Village Hall, Beach Rd, Coastal Comedy: Raumati Social 905 9325. Grease in Levin: Levin Performing featuring work by Freddy Bryant Christmas Avenue of Trees: Arts Society, November Club, Poplar Ave, Raumati South, 1st Pounamu Country Music Club: and Paula Archibald, December 4, Salvation Army, Durham St, Levin, 25-December 10, bookings available birthday show featuring three Levin Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-7pm. trees decorated by businesses, Wellington Billy T nominees, Montgomery St, Levin, club day, first at Camera Place, Levin Mall. schools and other organisations, December 6, 8pm, tickets $15 from Saturday of the month, 1-5pm. Heaven Help Us: Kapiti Playhouse, The Collecting Passion - from money raised for Levin Food Bank, Eventfinda. The Raskolnikovs and Eb & Ruahine St, Paraparaumu, a light- Pablo Picasso to Sue Soo: Mahara December 16-17, 6:30-8:30pm, Operatunity: Southward Theatre, Sparrow: St Peter’s Hall, Beach Rd, hearted comedy set in Paradise, Gallery, Waikanae, December December 18, 6-8pm. Otaihanga Rd, Operatunity’s 15th Paekakariki, alt-folk and wild faux- November 23-December 3, tickets 11-February 5. Market - Kapiti College: Twilight anniversary gala, December 13, 11am, Russian polka rock, December 9, from TicketDirect and Coastlands. market, December 2, 6-9pm. $32. 8pm, $10. FAMILY & COMMUNITY Market - Paekakariki: St Peter’s Otaki Live Music Club: Senior Words and Music: Lily’s EXHIBITIONS Hall, Beach Rd, handmade goods Citizens Hall, Rangatira St, club day Ranchhouse, Fairfield Rd, Levin, Backwal Gallery: 99 Atkinson Rd, Bargain stall: Waikanae sold directly by craftspeople, first Sunday of each month, 7pm- featuring Adam McGrath, Wayne Otaki, group exhibition featuring Presbyterian Church, raising funds December 10, 10am-2pm. 9pm, call 04 9055959 to enquire. Mason and Rob Joass, December 2, Michelle Backhouse,Trevor Pye, for local and national charities, the Market - Raumati: Tennis Court Rd Paraparaumu Country Music 8pm, tickets $20 from Eventfinda, Camille Walton and more, opening first Saturday of each month except hall, Raumati South, December 2, Club: Waikanae Chartered Club, door sales available. weekend November 5 and 6, 9am - January, 9-11am. YOUR HOME ON THE K¯apitiCoastKapiti Coast

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A designer who is an LBP must design any Architects Board) get it right. restricted building work. • adnz.org.nz/(Architectural Designers NZ) Reputable advice is available to help navigate The same advice applies when choosing a If you want to be hands-off, hire someone who • ipenz.nz/(IPENZ Engineers NZ) the process, from government, industry and designer or architect; both sites cover this in can manage your whole project, including • pgdb.co.nz/ (Plumbers, Gasfitters and consumer organisations. depth, from shortlisting designers to signing a contract. Who you get to help you, and the securing consents, hiring tradesmen, and Drainlayers Board) The MBIE (Ministry for Building, Innovation and organising the final council inspection. • ewrb.ewr.govt.nz/(Electrical Workers Employment) website, www.building.govt.nz, decisions you make now, will determine what covers the lot, from consents, quotes, planning and how you build, and the final cost. 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But remember, you must use a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) if you are doing restricted building work, and you should get a qualified tradesperson if your work requires a building consent. Before you sign on the dotted line, present your project to at least three contractors and review all quotes. And ask for detailed quotes, not just an estimate. Then discuss your project with them to see whether they will be a good fit. 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Ashleigh, 20s, first home. There were some contentious issues but we Deborah, 60s, first build. of choices were made for me; outside doors are managed to work through them without too traditionally black, for instance. Even so, I hit When we were on our OE in 2014 we started I’d renovated a nearly derelict villa some years many tears. The scariest part was waiting to see my limit. When it came to paint inside, I just to think that the next step should be to buy a ago: repiled, rewired, reroofed, replumbed, house. After looking at what we could get for if the end result matched the ideas in our heads gibbed. New kitchen and bathroom. I thought went with white because I simply couldn’t make our money, building was the best option. There – luckily we were very happy. that prepared me. Here, I wanted to build another decision. were limited sections left in the subdivision we Did you build for you or resale? simply for the creative process of designing a Did you build for you or resale? looked at. The deciding factor came down to A combination. We did design it with us in bespoke space just for me. I had some specific A little bit of both. It’s two bedrooms for me – a the more expensive section having afternoon mind, but also with the thought that eventually requirements I would never have been able to huge downstairs space is both spare bedroom sun in the backyard as opposed to the we will sell. It was hard not to upgrade too find in an existing house. I wanted a view of the and sewing room. But for $5000, I can put in driveway. Best decision we made. many things as the costs creep up quickly. river and stumbled across a great section I walls and convert it to three bedrooms, adding could afford. I made a very low cash offer. How choose a designer-builder? Top tips? value to the home. How choose a designer and builder? We looked at a lot of different companies then • Be ready for a lot of planning, organising Top tips? narrowed it down to three and got each to I interviewed five architects before choosing the and keeping on top of everything. Even with • Force yourself to stay calm. I’m a control freak come up with concept designs and pricing. It one who would design the house I wanted, not a project manager, you need to know what is but I simply planned not to get upset about came down to getting a bigger house and the house he wanted. With a couple of the happening and make sure it is being done the anything and I didn’t. better inclusions for a cheaper price. I don’t others, it would have been a fight the whole think we would use them again, as it was an way you have agreed. way. I interviewed six builders; the one I chose • Choose architects and builders carefully. extremely stressful process. While we are really • Take time to get the floor plan right. Visit as was the only one thoughtful enough to visit the You’ll always have surprises. The budget will happy with our final result, it wasn’t without many show homes as you can – the best section and do some research and discover always be blown. But the more methodical major mistakes and delays. places to get ideas and see things in real life. some of the problems. For instance, there was those two players are, will save you big time. Biggest stresses? • Budget extra for almost everything. We went no sewage connection. No one else spotted I didn’t go with the cheapest. The sales team were efficient, but the project over our initial budget by $100,000. A lot of that. So that would have meant major surprises • Focus on the spaces, not the details. Wall manager(s) were overworked and under- this was due to the more expensive section, in the middle of the build. I would use both of colour and light fittings are changeable. But them again, in a heartbeat. resourced. That resulted in a couple of months but everything you add comes at a cost: extra the spaces you’ll have to live with. of delays and big mistakes. They were fixed, light switches, power points, kitchen drawers, Biggest stresses? • Think about what you’re building and the but should never have happened. It was really tiled showers, nicer bricks… If you’re not endlessly rich, you have to space it will occupy. Beware of trends. You compromise. I thought I’d be disappointed in frustrating. • Pick your battles. You will never agree on don’t want it to be like those weird 1970s the final product, because I compromised damn How did you choose everything? everything, but know what you will chalet things that are so embarrassing now. near everything but the spaces. But they spaces We took a good few months to work out our compromise on and what you won’t. A It’s a house that will be there for decades. final design. It took many trips to the show do it for me. And I didn’t count on the magic of separate toilet was a deal breaker for me, • With tradesmen, be prepared for homes, hours going over concept plans and owning a gully section. I have the view of the so I gave up the scullery for an office. Turns compromise. Give as much room as you can talking to as many people as we could. We river from the front, and the gully from the out we have plenty of room in the kitchen. measured everything against the house we lived back.. It’s like living in a treehouse. so that if you have to put your foot down, you in at the time. It was lucky that we mostly Worth it? How did you choose everything? won’t be seen as a harridan. agreed on style. We wanted really simple/ Yes! I love coming home every day and seeing I’m pretty decisive and know my taste very well. Worth it? neutral, which was easy to achieve. the home we created. Plus the house was Georgian in design, so lots Oh my, yes. I adore it. WE-7489537AA

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Wallpaper is well and truly space into something spectacular,’’ she says. wait long enough everything comes back into The designer says if people are a little worried back in the home decorating fold. ‘‘Wallpaper is a great way to add ‘wow’. It can vogue – and it’s a saying that could apply to about introducing too much pink, they can use it In recent years there’s been a huge resurgence in go in an entranceway for example, or if you are a interior design just as much as apparel. in moderation. interesting and inventive wallpaper, with big bit hesitant, you could use it in the laundry, toilet, But if you look carefully, when a trend reappears brands and big names coming on board. spare room - somewhere that you can hide away if ‘‘I always say to clients, keep the flooring and you’re worried it could be seen as too much. Even it’s seldom ever exactly the same as it was first sofas neutral and then you can have lots of fun Internationally, celebrities and artists are apiece of wallpaper framedasart can be really time round. There are subtle differences, and the with accents and cushions.’’ collaborating with wallpaper creators to create effective.’’ look is often more sophisticated when it is their own designs. Debbie Cavit of Cavit & Co says similar shades The abundance of wallpaper choice available to revisited. And at home, decor companies are investing in the consumers is helping its comeback Barker says. are also showing up in high-end furniture area. This summer we are seeing that all-time ’80s brands. ‘‘There are a lot of soft greys coming Online shopping means wallpaper designs from favourite, pink and grey, making a comeback. Recently The Tile Depot launched a range of around the globe are now available to Kiwi through in furniture pieces, and next week we bespoke Italian wallpapers, designed to fit your And while many of us feel we have only just rid shoppers. People can find anything they like, take a delivery of a pink armchair and mid-grey walls exactly. whether it’s vintageinspired, botanical or futuristic ourselves of the first excesses, there’s a whole sofa designed by Jean-Louis Deniot who is the Some include resins and glitters to create textured designs. It’s endless new generation finding the idea fresh and new Parisian designer for Baker Furniture.’’ patterns that sit off the wall to give touch, feel and appealing. a 3D effect. Cavit says the seating will be teamed with black All the summer collections from the homewares One of the main reasons for wallpaper’s new and cream lacquer side tables and a ‘‘fabulous stores are including pastels this season, and pink popularity, says Wellington-based Aspiring Walls Tourmaline mirror’’. and grey feature large. But rest assured, it’s not wallpaper designer David Abbotts, is that all tastes exactly the same as it was back in the day. and styles are catered for. Interior designer Nicola Manning says the look ‘‘It’s no longer seen as the tired old dowdy look. It’s an exciting environment to be involved in,’’ is more about ‘‘blush and grey’’, rather than Abbotts says. ‘‘It’s a case of dressing your walls as pink. opposed to covering [them] with paint.’’ He says ‘‘It’s a very soft and feminine look, but not too it’s like when you dress in a favourite item of pastel. It’s definitely more sophisticated – the clothing and feel great ‘‘a well-dressed room creates the same effect.’’ new pink is warmer and softer than it was in the ‘80s, and the textures are very different. The Louise Barker, owner of Christchurch’s interior design company Blue Scarlet, is a big fan of materials are a lot more textural and matte. wallpaper and admits she’s had to ‘‘control ‘‘The greys are also different. They are muddier, herself’’ on how much she uses in her home. which again gives a softer look. And the ‘‘The feature wallpaper I have running up the stairs addition of metallics adds a finishing touch and is the main event and like art, it creates a talking brings out a lot of warmth.’’ point. Some people love it; some not so much. It has even been used as a backdrop for a fashion Buddha wallpaper design the dining room Manning says the blending of grey with brown It’s the dark tones that add drama to this shoot,’’ she says. ‘‘We also have some pretty cool in Relda and Steve Frogely’s home features is a very dominant theme, and was a key look at pink and grey room. Penguin Classics wallpaper in the downstairs loo.’’ wallpaper from Back to the Wall. Landscaping your garden? Use our experience and knowledge to get it right Right ideas – Right plants – Right places Expert plant and garden advice Garden layout & design solutions Paving, Decks, Planters, Pergolas Retaining walls, Fences, Gates Shelter and screening Courtyards and patios Planting For professional service and attention to detail www.groundplanz.co.nz

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COLLEEN HAWKES 3. Wash the windows and sills in the It happens to the best of us. Every year we kitchen, family and living rooms. You aim to be fully prepared for the holiday want guests to look through the windows, season only to find it has sneaked up on us not at them. and spring cleaning the house has been left 4. Spruce up your outdoor living area. to the last minute. Remove weeds from between the paving. Pull out the large weeds and deal to the It doesn’t help when friends tell you they rest with weedkiller or boiling water have spent the past few months preparing (just remember to wear shoes and avoid the house for guests – painting, cleaning, hot splashes). repotting pot plants and sorting out the garden. 5. Wipe down the outdoor table and chairs and maybe replace your sun umbrella if But it is helpful to know there are some quick it’s old and faded. You can pick up a sun fixes that will make a huge difference to the umbrella for $40 at any of the large look of your home, and your peace of mind. discount stores and it will provide an Here’s a list of handy tips and chores you instant fix. Put a sturdy, widebased can share around the family. container of fresh flowers on the table 1. Tidy, tidy, tidy. If we could only give you – aquilegias are perfect and inexpensive, one tip, this would be it, which is why it is and they simple, cheerful things that at the top of the list. Get rid of those piles of always make guests feel welcome. clutter that gather around the house, on top 6. Check out the barbecue. Make sure it’s of the coffee table, tables and benchtops. clean and ready to use, with plenty of We’re talking about visible clutter. This is gas in the bottle. With or without Christmas decorations, a clean house creates a welcoming environment for the holidays. probably not the time to sort out the inside 7. Take a little time to make the kitchen look of cupboards and drawers – that can be spray on, leave half an hour and wipe 8. Freshen up the bathroom with nice soaps good. Everyone ends up in the kitchen at clean. If you are lucky enough to have a and towels, including a hand towel for done when you are less busy. parties. In truth, it’s often the first place pyrolytic cleaning function on your oven, guests, and ensure all personal items are 2. Wash and sweep around the porch and guests come to, especially if they are hidden away. front door. Many of us never even enter bringing a plate or bottle. Wipe down use it. Just don’t leave it till the last the house through the front door, but your the fronts of the cabinets, the dishwasher, minute. And clear that kitchen bench. If 9. Vacuum everywhere, and don’t forget to guests will. A Christmas wreath will fridge and oven. Even cleaning the there are items sitting on the bench that look up to clear any cobwebs. brighten the door and create an inviting inside of the oven needn’t be a drag. you don’t use on a daily basis, find 10. Sit back and relax, unless of course entry. Check if a new doormat is required. Modern oven sprays are so good – just somewhere else to store them. you’ve yet to do the Christmas shopping. WE-7489555AA stuff.co.nz DECEMBER 1, 2016, KAPITI OBSERVER 35 Homes and Living 7 Future-proof

There’s more to building a “sustainable” • Above-code, snug-fitting insulation. home than adding a heat pump or solar • Built on an insulated concrete slab. water heating. • Energy-efficient lighting. If you are serious about building an • Solar, wetback or heat-pump water energy-efficient home, you have to look at heating. numerous aspects – and call in the experts. • Most glazing to the north; minimal to the east, west and south. A truly “passive” house is designed to keep • All glazing, including skylights, double, occupants at a comfortable temperature low-E and argon-filled, with thermally using the home’s physical structure and site broken aluminium frames. conditions alone, requiring little or no extra • Doors and windows tightly sealed to energy for heating, cooling and ventilation. exclude draughts. Although specific design approaches may • Roof designed to allow for solar hot water differ, the core elements are the same: good and photovoltaic panels. solar management, good insulation, well • Overhangs and other exterior shadings controlled ventilation and careful use of exclude summer sun. high-mass material. • Living areas sited to the north or west; Such a home will improve your quality of life bedrooms and kitchens east; garages, and save money in the long run, even if it is laundries and toilets south. a little more expensive to achieve. It is also • Cross-flow ventilation across the width of easier and cheaper to get it right from the the building. start, than to make changes once it is built. However, getting it right is not simple. For The key is to choose a designer and tradesmen instance, achieving the right amount of familiar with sustainability principles – after “solar access” to warm the house in winter, • Draught-proof house to minimise heat loss. Useful references: doing your homework and getting several but not overheat it in summer, means • Total window less than 20% of the floor • branz.org.nz (factsheets on the quotes. Consider using resources like Homestar balancing location, orientation, room layout, area. bestperforming home energy technologies – which accredits buildings with energy ratings window design and shading. Ditto light; • Insulating drapes to improve window for New Zealand); homestar.org.nz; – to ensure you are working towards a certain large windows that admit high levels of light efficiency. level.org.nz; ecobob.co.nz; sketchUp. efficiency standard. can overheat the room, especially if they • Higher window sill heights and high com; nrel.gov/buildings/sunrel; General design features: cast light on a thermal mass. clerestory windows. • House sited to harness the sun’s free heat If your preferred site does not have good • Lower thermal mass. graphisoft.com; snughome.co.nz; and avoid shade. solar access – for example, where the north For detailed information on building a settlement.co.nz; righthouse. co.nz; • Shape simple to reduce thermal weak face is narrow – compensate with building sustainable or truly passive home, niwa.co.nz/solarview; yourhome.gov.au; points (corners). features and design strategies: see the experts. renew.org.au; sustainability.vic.gov.au WE-7489560AA 36 KAPITI OBSERVER, DECEMBER 1, 2016 stuff.co.nz 8 Homes and Living It’s gardening time! So what are the hot trends for the 2016/17 summer garden?

The home herb garden And outdoor showers are very useful in Growing your own fruit and veges has been summer for cleaning up messy toddlers and a popular garden trend in recent years, but dogs, washing off sand if you live near the now it is all about the herbs. sea, or washing off dirt after an especially There’s nothing like picking a few fresh hard day in the garden. sprigs for your home cooked meal – like Planting flowers for bees fresh mint with tomatoes and balsamic The dire plight of our bees has woken us all vinegar or crushed mint in your favourite up to the need to restore as much of their summer drink. natural habitat as we can. Even better, you don’t need a garden to Flowers are returning to gardens, take advantage of this trend. wildflowers are popping up along verges Herbs are ideal for containers on the deck and in parks, and beehives are the or pots in a sunny kitchen window. must-have item for urban gardeners. Smaller water features Many of us have realised the harm that People are moving towards smaller water chemical sprays can do to bees also, and features and away from large ponds. are finding other alternatives. Heavy metal fountains and features made of Vertical gardening natural stone are popular this year. Vertical gardening means more trellises, The industrial look of big, natural products arbours, wall-gardens and climbing plants such as concrete and steel is set to be big that flourish in small containers. this summer. The trend has come about because more Outdoor bath and shower and more people live in less and less space A growing number of homeowners are now installing outdoor baths A growing number of homeowners are now and it makes sense to go up rather than out. installing outdoor baths or showers in their This year, patio furniture with curves is With more people gardening in urban Wide weave wicker furniture gardens so they can lie back and watch the coming through. spaces and retirees downsizing to smaller stars overhead or listen to the birds in the The outdoor sofa is here to stay! Expect to sections, dwarf or smaller varieties of Container gardening will remain hugely trees while in the shower. see chunkier outdoor settings and the larger people’s favourite plants will become more A big advantage of outdoor baths over spa weave designs offer a more inviting look popular in 2017 with people now growing and more popular. pools or hot tubs is you don’t need chemicals with a unique style that really stands out everything from herbs to blueberry shrubs in Container and indoor plants bring beauty because you refill the bath each time. from the crowd. beautiful pots. and softness to patios and indoor spaces.

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Kapii to Horowhenua Northside Realty Limited MREINZ (Licensed Agent under REAA 2008) FREE EXPERT INSURANCE, VIEW SUNDAY AT 1.00PM MORTGAGE AND LEGAL ADVICE Information and Advice Morning Tea Stephen Kirk of New Zealand Home Loans and Graham Mowbray of Kapiti Law will provide you with information and advice for any questions you may have. House, car and contents insurance, health, life, trauma and income protection insurance, reﬁnancing existing home loans, purchases and new builds – Family Trusts, Wills, Power of attorney, dispute resolution, employment, business sale/purchase, etc...

When: Wednesday, 14 December 2016 Time: 10.30am - 12 noon Where: Waikanae Baptist Church, LEVIN 27 ELIZABETH STREET 286 Te Moana Road, Waikanae CENTRAL LOCATION,INVITING HOME RV $200,000. Deadline Sale closing 1pm Wednesday 7 December 2016.This 2 bedroom home boasts a Cost: FREE and includes morning tea modern bathroom as well as good sized kitchen, dining and lounge. The north facing lounge captures the RSVP: [email protected] sun and the gas ﬁre gives instant warmth in the winter. Having the heating and hot water on gas means economy of line use is efﬁcient. The bedrooms are spacious and the well-fenced, good sized section will or call Rebecca on (04) 902 1721 be sure to please. The exterior has recently been painted.The proximity to schools, parks and shops makes this home in a quiet street a must see. The garage and off-street parking means this is a smart buy. no later than Friday, 9 December Looking at nesting? Or investing? The sitting tenant is lovely and is paying $235 per week. ROZ WALLACE Deadline Sale 0800 769-467 www.realestate.co.nz

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Auction 44Totaranui Rd, 3bdrms, 2bthrms, 3car gging, 1.8155Ha, RV$670k SAT2:30pm

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Deadline Sale 5Belvedere Avenue, 4bdrms, LOCATION, SUN, SPACE&CHARACTER 1:00pm

Deadline Sale 20a RewarewaCres, SuperTidy 2Bed B&TUnit with Single Garage 3:15pm

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$665,000 5 Monarch Place, 4 Bedroom Quality Home 12:00pm

Deadline Sale 3 Wairere Grove, 4+ bdrms, character wooden ﬂoors, modern kitchen 2:00pm

Deadline Sale 14 Georgia Grove, 4 bed, near new & classy 201m2 on 814m2 setting 2:15pm

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By Negotiation 4 Manly St, Luxurious Hme With 2 Bed Apt, Outstanding Sea Views 12:45pm

By Negotiation 8 Falla Street, 3 Bedroom Family Home, Sea Views 1:30pm

Deadline Sale 249 Manly Street, Bchfront 310m2 home, 895m2 setting, RV$820,000 1:30pm www.open2view.com/377889 Hidden amongst theTotara’s, this riverside home is situated on 4-1/2 acres; has 3 Deadline Sale 173 Manly St, Spacious Executive 4 Bed Family Home. RV $520,000 3:00pm bdrms with ensuite + 2 spacious living areas creating options for hours of entertainment inside and out. RAUMATI BEACH R.V. $670,000 - Rates: $2,154.95pa - Built: 1991 - Land Area: 18155m2 - Floor Area 138sqm Deadline Sale 19 Gavin Road, Classic 3 Bed W/board Home with Sgle Gge. RV $345k 12:00pm NuTaramai Address: 44Totaranui RoadTe Horo 0800 800 660 Deadline Sale 109 Alexander Rd, 3 bed, 2 bath trendy & chic home, RV $285,000 12:45pm Auction On Site 3rd December @ 1pm 027 232 4611 www.realestate.co.nz 38 KAPITI OBSERVER, DECEMBER 1, 2016 stuff.co.nz

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH 23 EATWELLAVENUE I’M A WARM HEARTED 60 SOMETHINGVIRGO I’m looking for that special someone who appreciates the warmth of my native timbers mixed with my other special qualities which include a modern kitchen and bathroom. You must appreciate privacy, open plan living and romantic walks on the nearby beach if we are to have a long term relationship. I am close to transport and shops, so if you enjoy a good coffee I’m sure we will get along just ﬁne. I have a good head on my shoulders with a new roof and my eye watering classical freshly painted exterior will keep you interested in me for years to come as I don’t need a lot to keep me or you happy. I can offer you 3 bedrooms and a well laid out space for entertaining. I have a loving, light, airy ‘olde beach’ personality with a living space that will bathe you in afternoon sun, plus I also have a wood ﬁred bohemian style outside bath. Deadline closing 1pm Thursday 8 December 2016 at Leaders Waikanae.To avoid the queues at the open home you can txt me your details to 0277378587, please include your name, phone number, email address and property ID. BRENT & STEPH BRADLEY-ALLAN Deadline Sale 027 737-8587 www.realestate.co.nz ID # WKN448221 04 473-8587

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FOUR-BEDDER FOR FAMILY IN ‘RETRO’-SPECT! 1020 SH1, MANAKAU 38 Atkins Rd, OTAKI Four double bedrooms on a 1/4 acre section for under $300,000? YES! Your 2-storey home sits Come one and all to admire this classic 4 bedroom 50’s farmhouse, still in original mint on an ample, fully-fenced section with 2 single garages, woodshed, vege garden & outdoor condition! Set on the most amazing 2 acre (8117m2) site, sheltered by bush reserve on the entertaining area. Keep warm with a wood burner & heatpump. Modern kitchen, cosy lounge South side, grand rural views out to coast, quiet rural road, large double garage & workshop. room and lovely dining room. Get your family a new home for Christmas. Asking Offers Good water, good soil & pastures. Be sure to inspect & come ready to buy. around $295,000 Offers around $450,000

OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 4th DECEMBER 12 - 12.30pm OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 4th DECEMBER 11 - 11.30am www.otakiproperty.co.nz ID# OTK1785 www.otakiproperty.co.nz ID# OTK1786 Contact: DEREK KELLY 0210 832 6460; Contact: GRANT ROBERTSON 021 660 113; A XMAS GIFT! THE GATEKEEPER 3 Arthur St, WAIKAWA BEACH Lot 20 Mountainview Dr, ... our Vendor has agreed to a price reduction as she would dearly MANAKAU love to see a new family enjoy and share the memories she has of Enjoy pole position, with unrestricted views and all Xmas’s at the beach. Furnished & waiting for you, with 3 bedrooms day sun, from this larger land lot. The stream and (1 double, 2 small bunk rooms), kitchen, bathroom/laundry, 2 tufts of bush enhance an already more interesting toilets. Waikawa Beach is Wellingtons best kept secret. Now ‘Offers contour. Communal water supply,1000 litres per day, around $300,000” power, telephone at your gate. Handy to Manakau Village. Asking Offers around $247,000 OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 4th DECEMBER 1 -1.30pm www.otakiproperty.co.nz ID# OTK1781 www.otakiproperty.co.nz ID# OTK1486 Contact: DEREK KELLY 0210 832 6460; Contact: GRANT ROBERTSON 021 660 113; 238 Main Highway www.otakiproperty.co.nz Otaki G.B.R. Realty Ltd Licensed Under REAA 2008 364 8350 stuff.co.nz DECEMBER 1, 2016, KAPITI OBSERVER 39

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH

4 This type of opportunity doesn't come along to often! This home situated in a top location of Paraparaumu Beach is original 1980's and looking to be totally made over, move straight in and plan your changes.

1 CURRENTLY OFFERING: Open plan kitchen and dining - both with sliders to decking, Large separate family lounge - with wood burner, Four double bedrooms - two with sliders to outdoor area, Family bathroom plus extra guest toilet, Large double garage with internal access, 230m2 - 503m2 - 1980's. 2 If you are looking for a large family home (in need of repair that you can add value to), then this needs to be on your must view list. Access to Paraparaumu Beach is just across the road, also offering glimpses of Kapiti Island and with transport, all levels of schooling, 1 recreational facilities, local shopping, cafes and restaurants all close by.

Auction: Thursday 15th December 2016 4.00pm Professionals Kapiti Office(will not be sold prior) Open: Sun 4th Dec 2pm-3pm Address: 134 Manly Street Tracey Barrow View Online: 04 297 2019 www.dwre.co.nz/PKP12581 027 295 6443 www.open2view.co.nz/384698 [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz 40 KAPITI OBSERVER, DECEMBER 1, 2016 stuff.co.nz

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So Cool, It's Hot! - Deadline Sale 14/12/16 Designed to be the perfect blend of comfortable living yet sophisticated style. Whether you plan to work from home or just need the room for various options the choice is yours. There is easy drive on access to a large double garage with workshop and 'workroom', office or additional space for the family downstairs and on the upper level (which the access is from the street) you will find four bedrooms, two bathrooms and an office. The lounge, dining and kitchen are open plan and you will enjoy views to Kapiti Island from these areas plus there is a sheltered & enclosed deck for all year entertaining. Enter the garden below and there is a surprise in store! This property will have wide appeal so call Moira now for viewing details. Deadline Sale closes 4pm 14 December (will not be sold prior). Open: Sun 4th & Sun 11th Dec 2pm-2:30pm Address: 102 Winara Avenue View Online: WAIKANAE www.dwre.co.nz/PWI21035 www.open2view.co.nz/384696

4 2 2 2 Moira Teono 04 293 8504 027 222 2804 [email protected]

Where Town meets Country - Price By Negotiation Outstanding brick and cedar home tucked down a driveway on a private 1,332sqm section. The sunny open plan living area downstairs flows seamlessly outdoors to the patio, barbeque area and established garden, while the second lounge upstairs showcases the panoramic views over Kapiti. Three double bedrooms including master with ensuite, walk in robe, plus the bonus of a spacious semi-self contained flatette above the double garage and workshop. This wonderful home has it all: childs play area, spa pool, an orchard of fruit trees, raised vege beds, even a chook house! Interest in this home in the heart of Waikanae's dress circle will be high, so call Jenny now to register your interest.

Open: Sun 4th & Sun 11th Dec 1pm-1:30pm Address: 90a Winara Avenue View Online: www.dwre.co.nz/PWI21030 WAIKANAE www.open2view.co.nz/382741

4 3 2 2 Jenny Lawson 04 293 5930 027 233 3754 04 904 3057 [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz stuff.co.nz DECEMBER 1, 2016, KAPITI OBSERVER 41

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FIRST STEP ON THE LADDER IN RAUMATI! - Deadline Sale 14/12/2016 Quintessential Kiwiana Getaway - Auction

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RAUMATI BEACH WAITARERE BEACH

3 Whether you're looking for a first home or an addition to your rental 2 After 19 years of happy family holiday memories its time for someone new to portfolio, take a look at this little ripper in Raumati. enjoy this idyllic Kwiwana treasure. With 2 dble brms its cheerful o/ plan Located in popular Kiwi Road, it's a short walk to the boutique shops, cafes incorporates the quaint kitchen, dining & living area affording access to a 1 and bars and zoned for Raumati Beach School and Kapiti College which 1 north facing deck- the ideal spot to relax & fire up the BBQ. Whilst its semi makes the "Village" so sought after. Newly renovated in modern tones with low maintenance freshly painted exterior allows leisure time as does the new carpet, vinyl floors, paint and wall coverings - the hard yards have been minimal care fenced grounds that offer space to pitch a tent or park the boat 1 done - but there's still opportunity to improve and add your own touches. 1 etc. An adjoining walkway takes you to the beach & its a short stroll to the With open plan living, three bedrooms, family bathroom, separate laundry local dairy & cafe Enjoy your holidays this Christmas & begin building your 1 and blank canvas garden- this property will have wide appeal. 1 own happy family memories Call Eunice or Shelly to view. Sale by Auction on Register your interest with Andrea Corrigan now. (Will not be sold prior). site 1.00pm December 10th Shelly Bruce Auction: Saturday 10th December 2016 1.00pm Onsite 021 421 960 Open: Sun 4th & Sun 11th Dec 3:45pm-4:15pm Andrea Corrigan Open: Sun 4th Dec 2pm-2:30pm [email protected] Address: 48B Kiwi Road 021 488 267 Address: 47 Kahukura Avenue Eunice Tansley View Online: View Online: 027 248 7156 www.dwre.co.nz/PKP12580 [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13023 [email protected] WHEN YOU LIST WITH US IT’S ALL ABOUT THE TEAM!

Eddie Winkel Tony McGirr Dave Barber Tracey Barrow Andrea Corrigan Deborah Pallikaros Elizabeth Scoll y W n a peau n r 027 543 1643 021 505 021 027 455 3567 027 295 6443 021 488 267 021 141 0894 021 032 804 02 9 216 1 Kapiti Team

Margaret Benton Shelly Bruce Denyse Howell-Styles a Leahy Kirs e o cIvor ac E i e a sl e Tilbury 027 447 7466 021 421 960 027 445 5106 027 2 6068 027 4 4 1 6 2 241 6763 Levin Team

Moira Teono Faye Hiko-Barr Jenny Lawson Ross Vessey 027 222 2804 021 288 8535 027 233 3754 021 213 3050 Waikanae Team

Jenny Rogers Sarah Lange Sally Saunders Jon Redmond 021 244 9796 022 317 7613 027 693 4510 027 478 9057 Otaki Team Kapiti Team Waikanae Team Otaki Team Levin Team 04 297 2019 04 293 5930 4 06 33 [email protected] [email protected] ot e co. levin@dwr co.nz www.dwre.co.nz 42 KAPITI OBSERVER, DECEMBER 1, 2016 stuff.co.nz

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Backyard Beachfront! - Deadline Sale 7/12/16 Driven by great weather, lifestyle & a new expressway the Kapiti Coast has seen some exorbitant prices paid for beachfront property. This prime property in a friendly street is set amongst sand dunes at the North end of Otaki Beach & presents a rare opportunity for those aspiring to a superb location before prices really start to rise. Coming to the market for the first time in almost 40 years, bright & fresh, with new carpet & flooring & the potential to upgrade & develop further this 2-bdrm house with 1-bdrm apartment offers a host of different living & lifestyle options. With large garage plus a workshop & ample off st. parking for the cars or boat as well as large section (bordered on two sides by reserve) for the overflow. RV$400,000

Open: Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Dec 1pm-1:30pm Address: 11 Moana Street View Online: OTAKI BEACH www.dwre.co.nz/POT11666 www.open2view.co.nz/383513

3 2 2 2 Sarah Lange 06 364 7720 022 317 7613 [email protected]

Hens Teeth Alert! - By Negotiation Easy-Care Living Starts Here! - Deadline Sale 20/12/16

OTAKI OTAKI

0 Lot 1 Ihaka Hakuene St, 2023m2, LV = $141,000 Rates 813.93 2 Perfect home for a first home buyer, active retirees or an investor as our Lot 2 Tame Porati S, t2017m2, LV = $141,000, Rates $1603.39 lovely long-term tenant would love to stay on. With loads of homely little A rare opportunity to purchase land without covenants on two very desirable features including the sunny conservatory, this will make an extremely 0 streets within the beautiful historic village of Manakau. Established trees, 1 comfortable home for a very lucky family.. narrow roads & berms with no kerb and channels help to maintain the scenic, historic & rural character setting of the village. Only 5 min from With a private rear garden and fully fenced flat section there is plenty of 0 stunning Waikawa Beach, 5 minutes north of Otaki & 15 minutes South of 1 space to enjoy. Located very close to all the amenities of our town centre, Levin its easy to see why Manakau is emerging as a trendy new place to live! you really need to put this one on the list. 0 So, if building new while maintaining a sensitivity to old world charms is 1 what you've got in mind then one of these sections is for you. Call me anytime to view or come to our open homes on Saturday or Sunday.

Open: View By Appointment Only Sarah Lange Open: Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Dec 1pm-1:30pm Jenny Rogers Address: Lot 2 Tame Porati Street 022 317 7613 Address: 48 Aotaki Street 021 244 9796 View Online: 06 364 7720 View Online: 06 364 7720 www.dwre.co.nz/POT11674 [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz/POT11672 [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz stuff.co.nz DECEMBER 1, 2016, KAPITI OBSERVER 43

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AN ABSOLUTE FIND - Auction Hidden from view for privacy and sheltered from the weather this beautifully presented 3 bdrm home is an absolute find and a privilege to market. Walk in the front door AUCTION and you are instantly impressed with the open plan living, walk through to the dining area with ranch-sliders opening to the outdoor living area. The modern kitchen makes cooking for family & friends a breeze. Walk down the hall to the 3 bedrooms with splashes of colour, sep bathroom, sep toilet, & sep laundry. A double garage sits on a fenced 1,136m2 section. This is a real gem.

Auction: Saturday 10th December 2016 2.00pm Auction - On Site(will not be sold prior) Open: Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Dec 2pm-2:30pm Address: 20 Rua Ave View Online: WAITARERE BEACH www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13019

3 1 2 1 Margaret Benton 06 367 9333 027 447 7466 06 367 8167 [email protected] Brand New in the Rise - Auction Terrific Townhouse - BEO $345,000

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WAITARERE BEACH LEVIN

3 If you have been dreaming of a change in your lifestyle, then here is your 3 This much loved brick, tile and aluminium townhouse is just 9 years young chance. A just completed, brand spanking new, 3 bedroom home with and situated in a great location. Offering open plan living and with amazing double garage on a 3922 s.m well fenced section, with the addition of a views out to the Tararua Ranges, a well equipped kitchen with wall oven, 2 large utility shed of approx. 30 s.m. awaits you. The view from the modern 1 ceramic hob and dishwasher plus 3 good sized bedrooms. The home has kitchen allows you to be part of family and friends while you entertain them. wonderful indoor/outdoor flow with access to a veranda being conveyed The section is a blank canvas which gives you the opportunity to put your through ranch sliders off both the lounge and 2 of the bedrooms. 2 own style to this block, with the option of a couple of paddocks or mass 1 There is a bathroom with a bath, shower and vanity and also the plantings.With Wellington seemingly getting closer, now is the time to convenience of a separate toilet. Heating is provided by an efficient heat 1 consider your move. 1 pump and the home also has the added bonus of a moisture master system and a security alarm. Auction: Saturday 10th December 2016 3.00pm 686 Waitarere Rise(will not be sold prior) Open: Sun 4th & Sun 4th Dec 1pm-1:45pm Margaret Benton Open: Sun 4th Dec 2:30pm-3pm Gay Leahy Address: 686 Waitarere Rise Avenue 027 447 7466 Address: 45 Bowen Street 027 224 2829 View Online: 06 367 9333 View Online: 06 367 9333 www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13016 [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13009 [email protected] www.dwre.co.nz 44 KAPITI OBSERVER, DECEMBER 1, 2016 stuff.co.nz

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An investment that could pay off! - Deadline Sale 07/12/2016 Build the Dream & Turn the Key - Easy! - $559,000 Here's your chance to invest in this diamond An opportunity to build a 140m2 home in the rough. The house is located on the including garage on a sunny & elevated front half of a large section in a top location - 819m2 section in a new & developing Raumati Beach. Just minutes' walk to cafes, subdivision, surrounded by other quality pub, schools, college, the beach, and the homes. Most of the hard work has been park. The owner said that he's had enough of done, the section has been secured, the tenants. Just sell it. See its' potential++ with a builder is in place & the specifications have possible opportunity to develop the back half been drawn up it's just awaiting your input of the section. This 1950's house has great for the final touches. And if 140m2 isn't bones, open plan living with relaxing views enough choose from there are other options! over the park and back to the hills. Land and new builds in this location are rare Open: Sat 3rd Dec 2pm-2:30pm & Sun 4th Dec so don't miss out! 12:30pm-1pm Address: 16 Tui Road Open: View By Appointment Only View Online: Address: 12 Duncans Way www.dwre.co.nz/PKP12582 View Online: Elizabeth Scollay www.dwre.co.nz/POT11671 04 297 2019 Sarah Lange 021 032 8040 06 364 7720 04 212 5283 022 317 7613 RAUMATI BEACH [email protected] OTAKI BEACH [email protected]

WELLINGTON CITY FRINGE - LANDMARK PROPERTY - By Negotiation Distinctive Retirement - $249,000 Set on a sunny elevated site, this classic Young spacious 2 double bedroom unit 1930's property has only had 2 owners since perfectly presented, new kitchen appliances built and retains the 1930's charm with plenty including dishwasher. Heatpump and of scope to move it into the 2000's, or simply amazing bathroom. There is an internal move in as is and enjoy the 1930's lifestyle. garage and a very easy care section. You will be surprised. Call Anne 0274 501 819 to view The dwelling has an easy care lawn and today garden, with many private outdoor living areas. Fronting the road is a secure single garage plus roadside parking for visitors.

Open: View By Appointment Only Address: 24a Waipapa Road Open: Sun 4th & Sun 11th Dec 1pm-1:30pm View Online: Address: 41B Keepa Street www.dwre.co.nz/PKP12579 View Online: Ray Turner www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13022 021 468 759 Anne Riach [email protected] 06 367 9333 Elizabeth Scollay 027 450 1819 021 032 8040 06 367 9097 HATAITAI [email protected] LEVIN [email protected]

4000sqm Rural - No Covenants - $147,000 GST Inclusive LITTLE BEAUTY - $219,000 Approximately 1 acre of flat alluvial land, well This little beauty is light, bright and full of fenced and sheltered with power and phone character and has everything you need. to the boundary. The site is private and the Comprising of two good sized bedrooms, location only 5 minutes from town boundary separate lounge with an efficient wood of Levin. Ohau village is nearby with a cafe, burner a combined kitchen/dining area with vineyard and a popular primary school which large windows affording views out to the the property is zoned for. With no restrictive stunning park like gardens, an updated covenants this is a rare find and won't last bathroom with shower and vanity plus the long on the market. added convenience of a separate toilet. A covered deck to the rear of the house allows you to enjoy indoor/outdoor living.

Open: View By Appointment Only Address: 401 Arapaepae Road Open: Sun 4th Dec 1pm-1:30pm View Online: Address: 28 Kings Drive www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13026 View Online: Les Tilbury www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13027 06 367 9333 Gay Leahy 027 241 6763 06 367 9333 06 367 9553 027 224 2829 LEVIN [email protected] LEVIN [email protected]

Charismatic Cutie - Deadline Private Treaty A Little Bit Cheeky - $369,000 Located in close proximity to town this little Part of the Trackside Villas community, this beauty encapsulates the charm of its era. spacious unit title home is looking for a new Light & bright and well maintained it offers a owner to thoroughly enjoy living here! This quaint open plan kitchen & dining area, a sep two double bedroom unit with double garage sunfilled lounge 2 dble brms, bathroom with has a little bit of colourful flair that the others bath & s/box whilst outside there is a don't - are you young enough at heart to take generous garage/w/shop & an adjoining up the challenge? With spacious lounge & carport all set on f/fenced 506m section dining, excellent kitchen, large outdoor patio Deadline sale 4.pm 20th December area for sun lounging or star gazing & plenty of storage. Start enjoying the lifestyle living here provides!

Open: Sun 11th Dec 1pm-1:45pm Address: 108 Winchester Street Open: View By Appointment Only View Online: Address: 49/91 Makomako Road www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13029 View Online: Shelly Bruce www.dwre.co.nz/PLV13024 06 367 9333 Faye Hiko-Barr 021 421 960 04 212 5242 06 368 8618 0212 888 535 LEVIN [email protected] LEVIN [email protected]

LEVIN WAITARERE LEVIN LEVIN Nest or Invest - $179,000 Sunsets and Sounds of the Surf - $150000 The Ultimate Family Home - $366,000 Calling all Bowlers - $205,000 Nestled on a 296sqm section this lovely 2 brm unit offers a modern Desirable Waitarere Rise Avenue section for sale. Get away from the Easy care construction and located in an excellent street in Levin's Two minutes to town & through the back gate to the local bowling kitchen to enjoy, a separate lounge with ample heating to suit most hustle of city life to the peace & quiet. This section sits on 4685m2 of popular north east quadrant this fabulous family home offers space club.What more could you want as a perfect retirement option? over those long winter days. Also an excellent single garage to park interesting contour,lake views & next door to Waitarere Rise Reserve. and versatility for any growing or extended family. Charming 2 Bdrm unit fastidiously maintained, freshly decorated, those essential wheels in. bright warm & inviting. Open: Sun 4th Dec 1pm-1:30pm Open: View By Appointment Only Open: View By Appointment Only Open: Sun 4th Dec 1:45pm-2:15pm Address: 8 Eton Place Address: 964 Waitarere Rise Address: 42 Kennedy Drive Address: 15 Essex Street View Online: dwre.co.nz/PLV13007 View Online: dwre.co.nz/PLV13003 View Online: dwre.co.nz/PLV13028 View Online: dwre.co.nz/PLV13025 Contact: Eunice Tansley - 027 248 7156 Contact: Denyse Howell-Styles AREINZ - 027 445 5106 Contact: Shelly Bruce - 021 421 960 Contact: Denyse Howell-Styles AREINZ - 027 445 5106 www.dwre.co.nz stuff.co.nz DECEMBER 1, 2016, KAPITI OBSERVER 45

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BEACH HOME & LARGE STUDIO AT TE HORO BEACH Let staggering views and a laid back beach lifestyle inspire you at this three bedroom beach home & studio at Te Horo Beach. Set close to the beach, your escape will be complete at a home that includes: • Decks capturing sea views and an outlook to the hills Mike Voyle • Spacious open plan living with cosy wood burner 027 467 3629 • 3 spacious bedrooms [email protected] • 2 bathrooms • Rumpus room on the ground floor • Plus a detached studio perfect for entertaining as a games room, an artists studio, or just some extra space for extended family to crash • Secure and private gardens designed for easy care maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity for family and friends to enjoy a classic kiwiana lifestyle in the warm Audra Voyle micro-climate of Te Horo Beach. With the new expressway opening this month, and Transmission Gully 027 560 6050 underway - this quiet beach town is all set to boom. Call now and be in for your first Christmas at Te [email protected] Horo Beach! Deadline Sale Closes 1pm, 6 December 2016, Voyle & Co Realty Ltd, Raumati Beach

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ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT SECTION With very few sections available on the Kapiti Coast, and even less with views to die for, this stunning Paekakariki 1083 sqm (source: LINZ) elevated site is sure to excite.

Mike Voyle 58 Ames Street has the most spectacular views and access directly to the beach. The current owners 027 467 3629 have had planning approved** to construct a three-bedroom home on this absolute beachfront site; [email protected] They are happy to include the design plans in the sale of the section. Currently there is a basic wooden bach and a sleepout with very few amenities provided which are to be sold as is where is!

An easy stroll to Paekakariki village with all its seaside charm, cafe's & shops and an easy commute to the city - a rare opportunity waits for you to join this community & build your dream home right here overlooking the coast. Audra Voyle ** KCDC Planning consent lapses August 2019 027 560 6050 [email protected] Deadline Sale Closes 1pm, 14 December 2016, Voyle & Co Realty, Raumati Beach

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NEWLY RENOVATED, RAUMATI BEACH Ready now, this newly renovated three bedroom brick & tile home is the ideal choice if you are on the hunt for a solid modernised home in a great location! Extensively made over, there is not a stone unturned here. Featuring: Mike Voyle • Three bedrooms 027 467 3629 • Brand new kitchen [email protected] • Spacious open plan living and dining with both a heat pump and a log burner • Modernised bathroom and separate shower room with WC located off the separate laundry • Conservatory to enjoy your morning coffee in • New carpet & curtains throughout • Separate garage of good size, with room for a workshop, or storage, and an additional large carport for more undercover parking; giving plenty of space to potter for gardeners and hobbyists alike • Fully fenced with established garden Audra Voyle • Situated in a quiet street on a corner section 027 560 6050 • Easy walking distance to local shops, schools and the beach [email protected]

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VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT OH HOW OPPORTUNITY NEW KNOCKS! LISTING What an amazing opportunity in Ohau! Purchase your new home on half an acre section plus get a bonus of another half an acre on a separate title. An awesome lifestyle & astute inancial investment! Utilise all of the land yourself, or build and reap the rewards, the options here are countless. Privately set among well established & easy care gardens, you’ll enjoy the peace & quiet that comes with living in beautiful Ohau! Your unique three bedroom home has everything you need. Offering spacious open plan living, a light & bright modern kitchen, stunning family bathroom and a fabulous undercover deck that you can use all year around! And…. so much room to entertain whilst the kids can run and play! Close to a great local school, café, local markets, award winning winery and much more. The whole family is sure to love life in the country! Two for One! Priced well under RV, so be in quick! Call Kaz today and live the dream! Kaz Deverill 0204 7253 48 3111 [email protected]

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52 LIVERPOOL STREET, LEVIN PRICE BY NEGOTIATION 46 BALLANCE STREET, SHANNON BEO: $190,000 INVESTORS, TAKE NOTE REFURBISHED AND READY TO GO! Purchased as a project several years ago, the vendors have decided to move on and Perfect for the 1st home buyer or investor, this recently redecorated home, located only 25 give someone else the opportunity to add value to this tidy 3 bedroom home. Sitting minutes south of Palmerston North, is your haven away from the hustle. With 4 bedrooms and 1 on a lat 632sqm section, the property has potential in the hands of the right buyer. bathroom, you’ll enjoy a simpler lifestyle in a beautiful home that feels just like new. Spend your Give it some décor upgrades or breathe a complete new life into this property… weekends pottering around the garden, creating the outdoor space of your dreams. Enjoy all either way, the beautiful wooden loors throughout will day fun in the sun and bbq’s in the yard. There’s plenty of room for the kids to play in the large, be the perfect base of a potentially stunning makeover. lat, 1012sqm, fully fenced section. There’s enough space for the extended family to pitch a tent or park up a caravan during the summer holidays. The property is located close to the hospital and has The refurbishment includes new carpet and new insulation, to quick access to the main highway. keep you warm and dry in the colder months. With a refreshed kitchen and polished wooden loors, the kitchen will truly feel Take advantage of good-buying, increasing property like the heart of the home. This is an excellent opportunity to values in Horowhenua and good tenants. Contact me get into your irst home and what better way to do it than to now to view. feel like you’ve wound the clock back to a time when life was simpler… with the bonus of a moving into a freshly redecorated home. LIM Report is available. Kelly Hynson Kelly Hynson 021 377 911 021 377 911 3111 4111 [email protected] [email protected] ONE Wise Choice OPEN HOME - SUN 2.00PM - 2.30PM for your property

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ROB MAETZIG mated to an eight-speed transmission that replaced a It’s easy to have a soft spot for former five-speeder when the Jeeps. model was facelifted a couple of They have such impressive years ago, and they combine well history, you see. They go right to offer a refined drive. back to the darkest days of World War 2 when the United States And talking about refined, I do military invited car like the interior of the Grand manufacturers to develop a new- Cherokee. It feels big and generation light reconnaissance comfortable and with seats large vehicle. enough to accommodate big American people, and there’s a big Three companies responded to 8.4-inch centre touch-screen that is the invitation and created their used to operate the Uconnect own prototypes of such a vehicle. One such company was Willys- infotainment system that includes Overland, and after thorough satellite navigation. testing of its prototype, in 1941 the Down on the centre console military appointed it as its there’s a large rotary controller primary manufacturer. that operates the Jeep’s Quadra- The short and stubby little Trac II active four-wheel drive and vehicle with its rectangular- Selec-Terrain traction shaped body and fold-down management system that adjusts windscreen quickly became the 4WD to cope with terrain Grand Cherokee offers chinky styling, complete with the traditional seven-slot grille. ROB MAETZIG/FAIRFAX NZ known as the Jeep - probably from conditions ranging from snow and the letters GP as in General has this year celebrated all of that a new range of people-movers. But rectangular-shaped body. sand, to mud and rock. Purpose - and thanks to its exploits by producing a trio of 75th then it was the turn of the Grand during the remainder of the war, it This $84,990 Grand Cherokee As should be the case with a Anniversary special edition Cherokee, and it quickly proved so soon began to enjoy legendary 75th Anniversary is based on the vehicle of this size, there’s plenty versions of the Wrangler, popular it has since become the status. Limited model in the standard of interior space. Rear seat Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. most popular Jeep model. legroom is particularly good, and In the late 1940s Willys took range, and it boasts a series of The Jeep is a large SUV, the vehicle benefits from being a advantage of the Jeep’s military We’re now into the fourth extra bits and pieces that signify offering very good interior space. popularity and developed a generation of the Grand Cherokee, that this is a special edition. It has five-seater rather than a seven- civilian CJ - as in Civilian Jeep - We’ve just finished driving the and it’s a beauty - even though it is different 20-inch alloys, a different seater by offering an enormous 782 model, and this vehicle marked largest of them, the Grand now close to five years old. Like all finish around the headlights and litres of cargo space with all seats the beginning of today’s very Cherokee, and since we are talking the previous generations it grille, some extra black exterior in use, growing to 1554 litres with successful recreational 4WD about heritage, its an interesting features a unibody chassis rather detailing, and the interior has those rear seats folded down. genre. vehicle in itself. than a heavier-duty body-on-frame leather heated seats and bronze Believe me, that’s a big cargo area. setup, but this time around it also and tangerine accents. Of course they days the Jeep Its origins date back 34 years I suppose it could be said that has four-wheel independent brand is a lot more than one when the Jeep brand’s then owner On the outside there’s also one this generation Jeep Grand suspension so it can offer ride and vehicle. The CJ has evolved into American Motors Corporation more visual clue to the fact this is Cherokee is getting on a bit now, handling that is more competitive the Wrangler, and other models (AMC) began designing a an anniversary edition - there’s a and should be due for full against other large SUVs that are have been created by the brand’s successor to the smaller XJ little bronze-look plate on the front replacement - maybe as early as now on the world markets. owners, including at present the Cherokee that had been so doors that features a stylised next year. 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Licensing Committee for 10.30am-11.30am Come and meet us for coffee On behalf of Central PHO we invite you to our the renewal of a on- Annual General Meeting including the Annual Paraparaumu Beach Kapiti Community Centre Wednesdays 10.00 - 11.30 licence in respect of the 15 Ngahina Street premises at 8 Main Rd, Report and Monthly Board Meeting to be held: Plunket Rooms, Amohia Street Date: 8 December 2016 We want to hear your ideas for the future of Maclean Park. Paraparaumu Anne MacMillan - 021 415 005 Waikanae known as Maison 8 Cafe and Res- Sarah Beardslee, Gwen Ryan - 027 589 5560 Address: Central PHO, 575 Main St, taurant. Sahra Kress, Noreen Roche - 021 452 763 Palmerston North Maclean Park is due for a refresh and we need to prepare The general nature of the Andrea Sarty, Neve Spiers - 027 352 0707 Time: 5.50 pm a plan for the park’s development so it meets the changing Sheryl Morris, Tanya Stapleton - 021 212 4671 business conducted under The agenda will be available from Friday 2 of the license is a restaurant. Grada Dixon, Toni Strand . 027 220 4030 December 2016, from the Central Primary needs of current and future users. We also need to update Lynley Davidson [email protected] The days on which and Health Organisation, 575 Main Street, Julie Bishop, Tash Robertson the hours during which All professional members of Palmerston North. our existing management plan for the park. 0800 4 Nikau (64528) NZ College of Midwives alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: The report will cover the period from July 2015 We need your help to do this. Monday to Sunday 9am - – June 2016. KAPITI HEARING 12 midnight. For more information please telephone Lorna For the next few months, there will be a range of The application may be Love on 06 350 4543 AUDIOLOGY inspected during ordinary opportunities for you to contribute your ideas for the office hours at the office of AND HEARING AID CLINIC the Kapiti Coast District development of the park and review of the management Licensing Committee at plan through local events, interviews, meetings and Fully qualified audiologists NZ Audiological Society 175 Rimu Road, Para- 9A Ngaio Road 4 Margaret Road paraumu 5032. on-line questionnaires. Waikanae Raumati Beach Any person who is entitled RATE INSTALMENT TWO – to object and who wishes To start with, please send us your ideas for the park and NEW PHONE NUMBER 04 293 4693 to object to the issue of the 2016/17 7012878AE licence may, not later than management plan. You can do this by completing our FOR BOTH CLINICS 15 working days after the date of the publication of REMINDER OF DUE DATE questionnaire at kapiticoast.govt.nz/maclean-park-refresh. this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection 6 DECEMBER 2016 You can also email us at [email protected], with the Secretary of the District Licensing Com- or alternatively post us your suggestions to Kāpiti Coast Public Notices Kapiti Coast District ratepayers are reminded Ear Health Nurse mittee at: The Secretary, District Council, Private Bag 60601, Paraparaumu 5254. Kapiti Coast District that rate instalment one is due for payment on or Offering assistance for Licensing Committee, Pri- before 6 December 2016. A penalty of 10 percent ear problems in adults vate Bag 60601, Para- To find out more about how you can participate in the future and children. Markets: paraumu 5254. will be added to any portion of the current rate St Peters Village Hall development of Maclean Park including the review of the Glue ear, runny ears No objection to the issue instalment remaining unpaid on 7 December Paekakariki and itchy ears. Removal of a renewal licence may 2016 and that penalty will be shown on the next Maclean of wax by suction. A Community Market Maclean Park Management Plan, please visit the be made in relation to a rate invoice. much kinder and safer matter other than a matter Park refresh page on our website. method of removing First Saturday every month 9am to 1pm. specified in section 131 of Direct Debit payments can be arranged on a wax for adults and the Sale and Supply of children 20+stalls. Craft, Alcohol Act 2012. weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly basis: Copies of the existing management plan for Maclean Park Clinics in Otaki and clothing, plants & To minimise the risk of future penalties, Maclean Park refresh Paraparaumu. more! are available on the page on our This is the second the Council recommends payment of rate For an appointment Large selection, publication of this notice. website and at our Paraparaumu Library and Council Office. Please phone locally made instalments by Direct Debit. The bank authority The first notice was ra | 0800 444 333 Stalls: Book online forms are available at the Customer Service Alternatively, you can phone us for a copy on 04 296 4700 published on 24 Novem- Fx 4 2 4 www.kapiticoast.govt.nz stpetershall.paekakariki.org ber 2016. counters at the Civic Administration Building or 0800 486 486. Paraparaumu, the Waikanae/Otaki Service Centres and the Council’s website Intention to Review a Management Plan www.kapiticoast.govt.nz. 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They suffered their first loss since early 2014, but Paraparaumu Beach did enough to secure the pre-Christmas premier 1 interclub title anyway. They were beaten 4-2 by Lower Hutt on Saturday, but held on to win their second successive premier 1 pre-Christmas title, finishing one point above Khandallah in the standings. Khandallah beat Wellington- Wakefield 4-2. Had they won 6-0, they would have secured enough points to win the title. Paraparaumu Beach missed usual top seed Leela Beattie, who was playing at the Tennis Canter- bury Open. Their team ranged in age from 14-year-old Antonia Lawson to 17-year-old Georgia Kingi. Club captain Lane Lawson said they knew six months ago Beattie would be away for this round of matches. He said he thought two wins would be enough, and Holly and Antonia Lawson delivered singles victories. He said the players gave a good account of themselves against last year’s beaten finalists, a team featuring Amelia Harris, ranked 21st in New Zealand, and veteran Paraparaumu Beach’s Amelia Lawson, Antonia Lawson and Georgia Kingi acquitted themselves well against tough opposition on Saturday. Julie Scott. Maungaraki and Titahi Bay ‘‘To finish fifth with ‘‘I thought we’d be a very good With 14-year-olds Patrick and place in premier 1, and Joss said drop down. chance of staying up, but to finish Kurt a year older and stronger, that success was crucial in The Waikanae Beach men’s four wins out of fifth with four wins out of seven and another top player attracted, attracting youngsters to the club. side secured their place in the seven was more was more than we expected.’’ the team would be strong enough The club’s junior coaching post-Christmas round with a 7-1 Joss said fourth would be a to compete for the title next programmes, for youngsters aged win over Karori United, finishing than we expected. ’’ great finish in the post-Christmas season, he said. 5-15, had increased from about 15 fifth in their grade. Waikanae Beach captain Steve Joss. round, but he was also looking In the last three seasons players to 50 in the same time. Captain Steve Joss said the forward to next season and Waikanae have moved from The interclub season restarts team had exceeded expectations in their first season. beyond. premier 3 to consolidating their in early February.

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After six years of steady improvement, a former Paekakariki surf life saver has Sunday 26th February 2017 comprehensively won his first world cross triathlon title. Marine Gardens, Raumati Beach On November 19, Matt Backler took out the 35-39 male race at the ITU Cross Triathlon Join the fun at the 2017 Kapiti Women’s Triathlon. World Championships in the Snowy Mountains, in New There’s something for everyone with the range South Wales, Australia. of options available: Backler finished the 1.5 kilo- metre swim, 30km mountain 400 metre swim - 12 km cycle - 4 km walk or run bike and 10km trail run in 2hr Triathlon Full Course: 38min 01sec, six minutes and 14 Triathlon ½ Course Distance: 200 metre swim - 6 km cycle - 2 km walk or run seconds ahead of his nearest challenger. Triathlon Sprint Distance*: 750 metre swim - 18 km cycle - 5 km run* He added to his gold with fourth in the mixed relay event, Matt Backler on the way to winning the male 35-39 age group at the ITU Duathlon Sprint Distance*: 500 metre run - 18km cycle - 5km run* while his wife Sarah’s team fin- World Crosstri Championships in the Snowy Mountains. BRUCE BELCHER ished second. Duathlon Full course: 500 metre run - 12 km cycle - 4 km walk or run Backler been competing in lifeguard. He was also an ‘‘[They] were in the group in off-road triathlons for six years, orienteer. front of me, and the motivation Duathlon ½ Course Distance: 200 metre run - 6 km cycle - 2 km walk or run and this was his seventh world His background attracted was to narrow the gap.’’ championship event. In his first him to cross triathlons, which Backler began preparing for Swim cycle event: 400 metre swim - 12 km cycle attempt he finished 13th. His involve trail running and some- the race in May, working on previous best finish was fourth. times ocean swimming. strength endurance and riding Swim Run event: 400 metre swim - 4 km walk or run With the age group races However, it was the moun- smoothly with Chris Willett starting in waves, he was not tain bike leg which had the from Perimeter Coaching. The Have a go - Fun Run: 5km walk or run entirely sure he had won biggest impact on the race - bike leg was a fast-paced, flat, straight after finishing. Backler finished it more than undulating course with no Teams: Most of the above events have team options Nevertheless, he enjoyed the five minutes quicker than any of descents. moment. the 34 other competitors in his The group training environ- Every woman who gets to the start line is a winner. ‘‘I’ve spent years chasing it,’’ category. ment was crucial in his success, he said. ’’It was pretty enjoyable During the race his motiv- he said. 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ADAM POULOPOULOS length.’’ He said the bowlers were Horowhenua-Kapiti’s teenage reaping the rewards of consistent pacemen came close to securing training, now and through winter. an unlikely Furlong Cup heist, With 3.3 overs left Taranaki even after their side scored only needed 17 runs with two wickets 178 runs across two innings. in hand. Instead of spreading the Taranaki won the match by field and playing for the draw, two wickets, but not before quicks H-K employed several fielders in Fraser Bartholomew and Liam catching positions and went for Pinfold, both still at Horowhenua the win. College, ripped through a batting Ball dominated bat throughout lineup featuring three players the match - the pitch had been with Central Stags experience. under the covers for two days Defending 65 in 16 overs, in leading up to the match, making it cold, windy conditions, the pair tacky and difficult to drive on. reduced Taranaki to 30-7. However, Subasinghe said a However, they were not able to par score would have been complete the job, as Liam between 180 and 220, and neither Muggeridge steered Taranaki to side applied themselves well victory with five balls to spare, enough with the bat. with an unbeaten 24 from 21 balls. Sent in to bat, H-K recovered to H-K player-coach Ramesh 114 after being reduced to 24-5. Subasinghe, who enjoyed a six- Stags captain Young, who was year first-class career in Sri spoken about as a potential Lanka, said the game would have replacement for Ross Taylor been the craziest he had played in before the second Pakistan test, if his bowlers had stolen the vic- scored a game-high 46 batting at tory. No 3, to give Taranaki the first- He said Bartholomew and Pin- innings lead. fold intimidated the opposition Play started late on day two batsmen, including current Stags because of rain. Taranaki Will Young and Tom Bruce, and declared as soon as they passed former rep Dean Robinson. H-K’s score, and H-K collapsed to ‘‘It wasn’t like they were push- 64 in their second innings. ing for it [runs]. It was sheer good H-K return to Weraroa Domain bowling that got those wickets. on Saturday to face Manawatu. They just bowled a good line and The first ball is at 11am. Will Young, batting here for Central Districts, was one of Taranaki’s Stags contingent tested by H-K’s young pace attack.

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