Obituary: Stan Simmons, 1940-2025
Of the 30 or so kaumātua who attended the weekly social and cultural events of the Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust, Stan Simmons was by far the best dancer.
He was "the first on the dance floor to grab the ladies" at the annual Matariki dance, "he was the only gentleman capable of taking a lady around the whole room".
Stan was a quiet man, a humble man, one of faith and industry, if with a highly competitive streak when it came to sports and games.
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.1% Inside!
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23.9% On top!
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says
A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.
The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.
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