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Loving for Life NZ runs relationships and sexuality programmes grounded in Christian teaching and medical expertise. These programmes are a great way to introduce your child or teen to a holistic vision for their relationships. The following programmes will be on offer in Wellington:

Suggested donation $30 per parent/child pair (includes dinner/supper)

Russell Keown House, Cnr Queens Dve & Laings Rd, Lower Hutt

For info/registration email info@lovingforlife.org.nz

As the stars of the Matariki cluster rise in the winter sky, they signal a time of remembrance, reflection, and renewal across Aotearoa. Matariki is a special period that connects us to the land, the sky, and each other, through a series of events, traditions, and celebrations that are deeply rooted in Māori culture.

Ngā Manu is celebrating this special time of year with a number of offerings for the whole whānau.

We are introducing a brand-new Star Hunt Nature Trail, combined with a Seed Bomb Workshop which enables tamariki to make their own seed bomb to take home.

We will also have a sausage sizzle and hot drinks on offer, along with guided bush walks at 12:15pm. Not to mention our ever-popular Eel Feeding at 12pm and 2pm. These will be running across the whole weekend (28-30 June).

On Friday we will also have Daizy Design face painting from 12-2pm and your chance to meet a life size Moa, courtesy of Stringbean Puppets. 

Important dates:

17 - 23 June - Priority rebooking week for swimmers remaining in the same class.

24 - 30 June - Moving week for swimmers needing to move days or levels.

1 July - Enrolment week for new swimmers.

*All under 4’s must wear a swim nappy. Please enquire at reception for any further information - Full payment is required at time of booking.

 

Holiday Intensives! – Registrations are now open!

Cost will be $71.50 per child for the week - Our School Holiday Intensives offer a perfect opportunity to develop skills, enhance technique and improve confidence for young swimmers.

**Please enquire at reception for any further information - Full payment is required at time of booking.

Please feel free to give us a call on 04 296 4746. We can take credit card payments over the phone or pop into reception on the day. 

 

As part of this year’s Annual Plan there have been some small increases to our fees. These will take place from July 1 2024.

Lessons will now be $14.30 a lesson, charged on a per term basis.

The Academy of Dramatic Arts has received funding for two FREE workshops to be hosted at Kapiti Playhouse Theatre in Paraparaumu. These workshops are for 7 to 18-year-olds.

 

 

Both workshops are being run by The Academy of Dramatic Arts and generously sponsored by The Kapiti Coast District Council Creative Community Scheme, with the support of Kapiti Playhouse Theatre.

 

The application deadline is June 5, 2024. Please get in touch with Andrew at theacademy@xtra.co.nz for the application form and more information.

 

Andrew Thomson
Writer, Producer, Theatre Practitioner

The Academy of Dramatic Arts

Raumati South Repair Cafe
Sunday 16 June 10-1pm
Raumati South Memorial Hall Tennis Court Road

Broken toys, bikes or electric items? The volunteers at the Raumati South Repair Cafe give fixing your stuff a go. Curious kids are always invited to watch! 

We can help with:
Sewing & mending
Electrical
IT trouble shooting
Bicycle maintenance
Garden tool and knife sharpening
Jewellery
General repairs
Advice and small repairs for sewing machines, leather and shoes.
Get in touch:
Facebook:  Raumati South Repair Cafe
https://www.repaircafe.org/en/cafe/raumati-south-repair-cafe/
For more information, email or call Antoinette Ehmke 022 172 1499

 Kāpiti Library 2024 Poetry Competition

Kāpiti Coast District Libraries annual poetry competition returns for the twelfth year. Celebrate Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day by writing a poem on the theme “Reflection/Pūmahara”. As usual, the theme can be interpreted anyway you like. 

All entries will be published as a print book and eBook. Winners will be announced on National Poetry Day at the Open Mic Night at Paraparaumu Library on Friday 23 August, 5.30 – 6.30pm.

You can read the 2023 winning poems here

Entry Details: Entry is free and open to anyone in the Kāpiti community. You may submit one poem per person of no more than 10 lines.

Enter by clicking one of three age groups in the link below

Submission Dates:  Monday 10 – midnight Sunday 30 June 2024.  

Entries may be in English or Te Reo Māori. Please read the guidelines and conditions of entry. By submitting your poem into this competition, you agree to these conditions.

Keep this date free: Friday 23 August 5.30-6.30pm.

This is the date of the Open Mic Night. A celebration of poetry on National Poetry Day. Come and read your poem before a friendly audience! The results of the competition will be announced and copies of the print book will be available for sale.

All Poetry Competition details above are also on library website.