Waikanae Estuary Care Group

The Waikanae Estuary Care Group looks after the Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve in a collaborative partnership with DOC who own the land. The Group has been restoring the 65ha area either side of the Estuary to increase biodiversity. It also seeks to educate visitors about the significant importance of the area and monitor flora and fauna within the Reserve and surrounding KCDC Reserves. Throughout the year it gorws native plants in its Nursery, plants them and then weeds them to ensure good growth.

WellingtonPoppy Norton30 April 2019Shakti WellingtonKapitiComment

Kāpiti Startup and Innovation Network

We're passionate about growing our community of Kāpiti innovators, and we think there is a need to create a local startup (and business growth) support network here. So if you want to talk about Startups, Tech and the Entrepreneurial Lifestyle - and share thoughts around how to start up, what works, investment tips, lean startup thinking and the right steps to get your business off the ground (or expand) then you've found the right group.

WellingtonPoppy Norton23 March 2019Shakti WellingtonKapiti, WellingtonComment

Kapiti U.S. Trust

The Kapiti U.S.Marines Trust is a not-for-profit incorporation established in 2010 to ensure the bonds formed between Kiwis and Americans during World War II are not forgotten.

Between 1942-44 15,000 marines were stationed in camps Paekakariki, Russell and Mackay out-numbering the locals by 15-1. Thousands of men were also stationed in neighboring camps in Porirua, the Hutt Valley and Wellington City. This is the most significant war story in our district; its memories live on in our land and in the hearts of Kiwi and American citizens.

We aim to create a niche tourism/heritage precinct as well as a range of events and exhibitions that will engage Kiwis and U.S. citizens with connections to this brief but intense period of history. We want both groups to visit our region, share their stories and learn more about our shared heritage.

We do this by running events (Memorial Day ceremonies, story-telling days, and the annual In the Footsteps of the Marines run/walk). By funding and developing heritage infrastructure (signage in and around the old camp sites), by maintaining our website, and by collecting, heritage material related to the period.

WellingtonPoppy Norton25 January 2019Wellington, KapitiComment

Wesley Community Action

We believe in the power of the Community, we are motivated by Compassion, and seek lasting transformative Change. We work in communities across the wider Wellington region with all ages and needs.

WellingtonPoppy Norton20 December 2018KapitiComment

Little Sprouts Charitable Trust

Little Sprouts gives away life-changing baby packs to families in real need. Each pack contains everything need for baby to be healthy, safe and warm. We also provide safe sleeping spaces and more whenever needed . Our packs are given away for free.

Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, GisbornePoppy Norton24 November 2017Shakti WellingtonWellington, Kapiti, Christchurch, Gisborne, AucklandComment

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