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If you’re looking for motivation to get gardening, Kāpiti Coast’s Greenest Street Competition might be just the ticket. Visitors to participating streets could be forgiven for thinking they’d signed up for some kind of …
Popular TV star and sustainable lifestyle enthusiast Te Radar is coming to Kapiti for this year’s Sustainable Home & Garden Show.
The Kapiti Coast District Council event is being held on March 24-25 at the usual …
It’s official—the Greenest Street on the Kāpiti Coast is Te Roto Road, Ōtaki. Facing stiff competition to the final weekend, Te Roto Rd participants took the 2011 title by not only reducing their average …
Blog 10: By Stacey Gasson
With admirable honesty Terena confesses that, until she joined Kapiti Coast’s Greenest Street competition, the abundant resources available to her often went to waste. Blessed with a vegetable garden, orchard and …
Blog 9: by Stacey Gasson
Avion Terrace has a certain way of doing things. When I drop by to catch up with Vic about their recent CFL*downlight workshop, in true Terrace style I’m met by Vic …
Blog 8: by Stacey Gasson
Joe Simmonds doesn’t actually live in Rainbow Court, but his mum Angie does. And he’s left his mark on the community in the shape of a series of garden beds. Rainbow …
Blog 7: by Stacey Gasson
With Neighbour’s Day still a recent memory, it seems timely to introduce you to Peter Campbell. Peter, also known as The Mayor of Te Roto Road, is one of the coordinators …
Blog 6: by Stacey Gasson
It can be nice to be remembered in your local supermarket, but for Doreen Douglas it was a case of “Oh, you’re the one with the bag!” Doreen was taking her …
Blog 5: by Stacey Gasson
Steve Bright is one of those people who seem willing to turn their hand to most things, except maybe being interviewed. The prospect of talking about himself has him looking for …
Blog 4: by Stacey Gasson
When Kylie Jurgensen buys household cleaning products her list is refreshingly simple: baking soda, borax, washing soda, Sunlight soap, white vinegar, and eucalyptus or tea tree oil. Kylie has been making …
Blog 3: by Stacey Gasson
Going into their fourth month of Kāpiti Coast’s Greenest Street competition, participants are really hitting their stride. On Saturday I went to see one of Andy Fraser’s pet projects come to …
Blog 2: by Stacey Gasson
It’s amazing how much ground you can cover over a cup of tea, especially when you’re drinking with Mark Amery. Mark and his partner Hannah, and their three children, aged from …
