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Kiwi poet Tomos Robertson (aka Tom Foolery) and the fairytale video that's gone viral - it's FANTASTIC!!!
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Here's the poem in its text form for those who want it:
''Tell me the one about the virus again, then I'll go to … View moreKiwi poet Tomos Robertson (aka Tom Foolery) and the fairytale video that's gone viral - it's FANTASTIC!!!
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Here's the poem in its text form for those who want it:
''Tell me the one about the virus again, then I'll go to bed.
'But my boy, you're growing weary, sleepy thoughts about your head.
'Please! That one's my favourite. I promise just once more.
'Okay, snuggle down my boy, though I know you know full well
the story starts before then, in a world I once dwelled
'It was a world of waste and wonder, of poverty and plenty
back before we understood why hindsight's 2020
'You see the people came up with companies to trade across all lands.
But they swelled and got bigger than we could ever have planned
'We'd always had our wants, but now it got so quick.
You could have everything you dreamed of in a day and with a click.
'We noticed families had stopped talking. That's not to say they never spoke.
But the meaning must have melted and the work life balance broke.
'And the children's eyes got squarer and every toddler had a phone. They filtered out the imperfections but amidst the noise, they felt alone.
'And every day the sky grew thicker, til we couldn't see the stars. So we flew in planes to find them while down below we filled our cars.
'We'd drive around all day in circles. We'd forgotten how to run. We swapped the grass for tarmac, shrunk the parks till there were none.
'We filled the sea with plastic because our waste was never capped. Until each day when you went fishing, you'd pull them out already wrapped.
'And while we drank and smoked and gambled, our leaders taught us why,
it's best to not upset the lobbies, more convenient to die.
'But then in 2020, a new virus came our way.
The government reacted and told us all to hide away.
'But while we were all hidden, amidst the fear and all the while, the people dusted off their instincts, they remembered how to smile.
'They started clapping to say thank you, and calling up their mums.
'And while the cars keys were gathering dust, they would look forward to their runs.
'And with the sky less full of voyagers, the earth began to breathe. And the beaches brought new wildlife that scattered off into the seas.
'Some people started dancing, some were singing, some were baking. We'd grown so used to bad news but some good news was in the making.
'And so when we found the cure and were allowed to go outside, we all preferred the world we found to the one we'd left behind.
'Old habits became extinct, and they made way for the new. And every simple act of kindness was now given its due.
'But why did it take a virus to bring the people back together?' “Well, sometimes, you got to get sick, my boy, before you start feeling better.”
'Now lie down, and dream of tomorrow, and all the things that we can do.
And who knows, if you dream hard enough, maybe some of them will come true.
'We now call it the Great Realisation, and yes, since then there have been many.
'But that's the story of how it started, and why hindsight's 2020.'
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Calling all photographers to submit entries to the 25th NORTH SHORE SALON. See the website for details.
Winner of the Salon Trophy 2019, Jean Moulin, EFIAP APSNZ for her image "Oblivious".
M is for marvellous
O is for open
T is for trustworthy
H is for honest
E is for elegant
R is for reliable
Nothing can be compared to the love a MOTHER has for her children. Your love is incomparable, unconditional and inseperable. No matter where YOU go or what YOU do, at the end of the … View moreM is for marvellous
O is for open
T is for trustworthy
H is for honest
E is for elegant
R is for reliable
Nothing can be compared to the love a MOTHER has for her children. Your love is incomparable, unconditional and inseperable. No matter where YOU go or what YOU do, at the end of the day, neither flowers or gifts are enough to express our sincere gratitude to such a caring and loving Mum as YOU.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
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Remember...to the world YOU may be just one person....but to one person YOU might be just the world. Thank you also Dear GRANDMA for spoiling me rotten, watching my back and giving me proper advice. I always want to count on YOU. I love YOU to the moon and back.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
With so many of us spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s energy bills are skyrocketing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Here are 5 simple, easy to implement ideas and tips for cutting down your domestic power bills to save yourself some cash.
Hi Neighbours, Imagine you were waiting for the promise of the Living Wage to be delivered, but instead got a 20pc pay cut. That's happened to staff employed by contractors to clean Auckland Council premises. Read the story below:
Hello,
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I have done projects in Grey Lynn, Herne Bay, Ponsonby, and Remuera.
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… View moreHello,
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I have done projects in Grey Lynn, Herne Bay, Ponsonby, and Remuera.
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1) Architectural design, drafting, resource consent, subdivision, planning report and building consent.
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I take pride in what I do, I will look after your project and finish it asap.
Give me a call/text on 021 048 3310 for initial chat or send me an email.
I can come and visit to view and discuss about your project.
Hi Neighbours, From Saturday next week, outdoor water use will be banned, as water levels fall to 46 per cent due to ongoing drought. Do you think you can do your bit to use less water ? Read the story below:
You can purchase everything you need for your decorating projects from your local Resene ColorShop – simply shop online, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. Click and collect or we can arrange contactless delivery direct to you.
And if you need any advice for your project use our … View moreYou can purchase everything you need for your decorating projects from your local Resene ColorShop – simply shop online, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. Click and collect or we can arrange contactless delivery direct to you.
And if you need any advice for your project use our free online help service, Ask a Technical Expert, or Ask a Colour Expert or call 0800 RESENE 737 363.
9 May is Europe Day, a day that celebrates peace and unity in Europe. This new form of political cooperation made war unthinkable in Europe and became the European Union.
Across Europe and worldwide, Europe Day showcases what the European Union does.
This year, since we can't do … View more9 May is Europe Day, a day that celebrates peace and unity in Europe. This new form of political cooperation made war unthinkable in Europe and became the European Union.
Across Europe and worldwide, Europe Day showcases what the European Union does.
This year, since we can't do anything in person, we wanted to bring Europe to you. Answer our quiz and be in to win a $75 hamper from our friends at Le Marche Francais.
To find out more about the European Union (and maybe even the answers!) find us on @EUinNZ.
A t-shirt found in Auckland bushland in the search for missing French teenager Eloi Jean Rolland bel…
Air New Zealand will restart flights to the majority of the country's domestic airports when the Government says it's safe to enter alert level 2, the airline has revealed. However CEO Greg Foran admits it will operate at just 20 percent of its pre-COVID-19 domestic capacity - and warns… View moreAir New Zealand will restart flights to the majority of the country's domestic airports when the Government says it's safe to enter alert level 2, the airline has revealed. However CEO Greg Foran admits it will operate at just 20 percent of its pre-COVID-19 domestic capacity - and warns it'll be "a slow journey" to scale it back up. However several of New Zealanders' favourite destinations will be able to be flown to and from once alert level 3 restrictions lift.
The Air New Zealand routes operating at alert level 2
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***Auckland to/from: Christchurch, Gisborne, Kerikeri, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Wellington, Whangarei and Queenstown.
****Christchurch to/from: Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson, Palmerston North, Wellington and Queenstown.
****Wellington to/from: Blenheim, Gisborne, Hamilton, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, Rotorua and Tauranga.
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Services to Taupo, Hokitika and Timaru will return as demand allows, Foran says. The new announcement comes just moments after Air New Zealand customers were told that flights scheduled for May and June were now cancelled. This followed a report on Thursday that said our national carrier would be culling 300 pilot jobs, with the remaining 900 pilots taking a 30 percent pay cut. Foran says Air New Zealand has been keen to start domestic services "as soon as practicably possible", in an effort to support New Zealand’s economic recovery and connect family, friends and businesses. But he admits that even when the country moves out of alert level 1, all of the airline's domestic destinations will see fewer flights and reduced frequencies. "This is the harsh reality of closed international borders and a depressed domestic economy, with more Kiwis in unemployment and people watching what they spend," he says. Foran also warns Air New Zealand's fares will jump well above pre-coronavirus levels, in order to recoup some of the fares lost as a result of the Government's physical distancing protocol. One-metre social distancing means we can only sell just under 50 percent of seats on a turboprop aircraft and just 65 percent on an A320," he said. "On that basis, to ensure we cover our operating costs, we won't be able to offer our lowest lead in fares until social-distancing measures are removed."
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Those living near popular Auckland beaches are bracing for an influx of traffic over Mother's Day we…
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