208 days ago

Judy marks 60th wedding anniversary by taking the plunge again

Grace Joel Retirement Village

Ryman resident, Judy Harvey likes nothing better than to read a good book, take up a spot of crochet or tend to her pot plants.

But there is another more adventurous side to grandmother-of-six Judy, who admits she is something of an adrenalin junkie with a secret ambition to complete every bungee jump in New Zealand!

In March, Judy and her husband Howard were on a trip to Queenstown when Judy decided she wanted to do the 43m bungee jump from Kawerau Bridge.

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More messages from your neighbours
15 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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2 hours ago

Gift Ideas For Christmas!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Panmure

Discover unique, pre-loved at Red Cross Panmure - perfect for everyone on your list (and your wallet! Shop with heart, gift with purpose!🎄🎁

Visit us at:
22-28 Jellicoe Road, Panmure

shop.panmure@redcross.org.nz
09 527 8153

2 hours ago

Only one week to go until all schools finish for the year🤩

Marketing Co-Ordinator from Auckland Netball Centre

Join the fun at our Holiday Programmes, full of festive fun for everyone!
⛱️ bit.ly...
📅 Monday 15 December - Friday 19 December
📍 Auckland Netball, St Johns (OSCAR accredited)
👧 Years 1-8
🎄 $70 per child, per day

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