Issue July 2014

Content of the July 2014 issue

WWII veterans’ portraits to show at Public Library

Portraits of over 40 Otaki RSA WWII veterans who live in Otaki, Waikanae and Levin will be exhibited at Otaki Public Library from Thursday...

Arohanui OpShop birthday

Otaki’s Arohanui Op shop was one year old on July 16 and they still have 20 of the original volunteers working regular shifts at...

Otaki RSA – Election of Officers

At the recent AGM, the Otaki RSA elected: President - Patrick Kenny. Vice President - Warwick Parker Treasurer - Robert Meteking Committee   Manu Carkeek  Athol Corbett  Tony...

Found Property

Item Found Gold Astina wristwatch  Outside Library, Otaki        24/06/14Childs white BMX bike   Outside Bridge Club, Otaki 30/06/14White Samsung touch phone  Tasman Road,...

The Veteran’s Arms club is a big hit

A new social club launched and run by residents at Enliven’s Levin Home for War Veterans is proving an overwhelming success. The club, which celebrated...

The Civic Chat » July 2014

Last month I finished by saying I would wave the flag for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. With pleasure.The first I knew of...

Otaki Community Board June 2014

Public Speaking Time and Responses: Julie Brown spoke to her dissatisfaction of the Kapiti Coast District Council’s Long Term Plan community consultation, stating it was...

MenzShed developments…. » July 2014

With the 'Grand' opening of the shed behind us, a team of Sheddie Painters (Picasso, Rembrandt and some lesser known brush wielders) got stuck...

Pork on the range

It’s a great spot for happy pigs. Snug within the foothills of the Tararua Ranges, set against a backdrop of dark-coloured pine and drifts...

School-Based Health Service provides better access

The recent expansion of the School-Based Health Service (SBHS) to decile three secondary schools is further reducing barriers that prevent students from accessing healthcare...

Health wins for children

Horowhenua and indirectly Otaki will be the first of four regions in New Zealand to get a children’s team. The aim is to wrap...

Emergency Radio sited at Otaki Medical Centre

After the Christchurch earthquakes all health bodies looked at their emergency communication systems. MidCentral Health now has a network of an emergency radio network...

Return of Unused Hospital Loan Equipment

It is winter and MidCentral Health is appealing to people who have finished using hospital loan equipment, to return it as soon as possible...

The Great Hikoi of 30 August

Local Kapiti churches are collaborating for a great day of celebrations on 30 August to commemorate the gospel arriving in Kapiti and surrounding districts.The...

Myths about Laptop Batteries and Charging » Tech talk July...

Most laptops devices these days are equipped with Lithium-ion batteries. Although these are very different to the older NiCad batteries some of the myths/misconceptions...