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Caretakers of an Auckland church cemetery are searching for 21 families whose bronze memorial plaques were stolen last year.
Lesley Anderson, the people’s warden for St Andrew’s Church in Epsom, discovered the plaques had been stolen in May 2021.
Some had been in place since the 1950s.
Flip free queen mattress and base. Ok condition and still really comfortable. Must pick up please.
Share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.
All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t … View moreShare a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.
All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see your festive snaps too.
Ends 21 December 2022
Good morning everyone, hope all is well. I just want to let you know that a couple of days ago, I went for my once in a lifetime walk in my neighbourhood, and found a beautiful ring. So, if you have lost a ring holla back or send me a message. I hope to return this ring back to its rightful owner. … View moreGood morning everyone, hope all is well. I just want to let you know that a couple of days ago, I went for my once in a lifetime walk in my neighbourhood, and found a beautiful ring. So, if you have lost a ring holla back or send me a message. I hope to return this ring back to its rightful owner.
Have a blessed everyone
Transform a plain bag into a summery tote with this pretty monstera leaf motif. Whether you use it as a beach bag, shopping bag or grocery bag, this simple stencilled tote is a fun and quick project you can do within an hour using your favourite Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own… View moreTransform a plain bag into a summery tote with this pretty monstera leaf motif. Whether you use it as a beach bag, shopping bag or grocery bag, this simple stencilled tote is a fun and quick project you can do within an hour using your favourite Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own.
Calling all house and garden lovers!
This is a unique opportunity to step inside the pages of the iconic New Zealand House & Garden magazine and experience a captivating mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Simply enquire online and be in to win:
- Return flights for two to the NZ … View moreCalling all house and garden lovers!
This is a unique opportunity to step inside the pages of the iconic New Zealand House & Garden magazine and experience a captivating mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Simply enquire online and be in to win:
- Return flights for two to the NZ House & Garden Tours location of your choice
- Tickets for two to the NZ House & Garden Tours
- Two nights accommodation
- Rental car
Respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances. From rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support – whether it’s for a single night or a few weeks.
A short stay at our care centre could be a welcome break from your usual routine.
We offer respite care … View moreRespite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances. From rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support – whether it’s for a single night or a few weeks.
A short stay at our care centre could be a welcome break from your usual routine.
We offer respite care at resthome-level and in most villages' hospital and specialist dementia-level care.
What you can expect
- Customised care via our award-winning myRyman Care app
- Bespoke seasonal menu, that's prepared fresh on site
- A variety of activities and outings, making it easy to stay connected with others.
We've been caring for people for over 35 years, it's what we do best.
Have you read our December Seniors Newsletter? Do you have a Community Services Card or know someone who does? From 1 February 2023 Community Services Card holders are eligible for a continued 50% discount on public transport. You can read more in this issue.
This newsletter also includes some … View moreHave you read our December Seniors Newsletter? Do you have a Community Services Card or know someone who does? From 1 February 2023 Community Services Card holders are eligible for a continued 50% discount on public transport. You can read more in this issue.
This newsletter also includes some good advice on how to keep up your hydration and stay safe and cool this summer.
The cost of living in New Zealand is rising rapidly fuelled by high interest rates and increasing food costs.
How does this affect your household for the most costly season?
Share your thoughts in the comments below. Some may be used in our We Say You Say column in the local papers - add NFP … View moreThe cost of living in New Zealand is rising rapidly fuelled by high interest rates and increasing food costs.
How does this affect your household for the most costly season?
Share your thoughts in the comments below. Some may be used in our We Say You Say column in the local papers - add NFP if you wish your reply to be excluded.
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.
We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View moreMeeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.
We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.
For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
🎄🏖It’s the holiday season!
Auckland Council will continue to service your roadside collections during the holiday season, but with come changes to collection dates. All collections return to normal 9 Jan 2023.
Full details here: bit.ly...
Christmas is just around the corner so why not treat you and your mates to the ultimate gift, NZ's favourite sports party.
The HSBC NZ Sevens returns to Hamilton on the 21st and 22nd of January 2023. Spread across two days, witness the lightning-fast sevens action and festival events.
… View moreChristmas is just around the corner so why not treat you and your mates to the ultimate gift, NZ's favourite sports party.
The HSBC NZ Sevens returns to Hamilton on the 21st and 22nd of January 2023. Spread across two days, witness the lightning-fast sevens action and festival events.
Go wild in the R18 Festival Zone with music and refreshments to keep you going all weekend long. So grab your mates and your craziest costumes for some post-holiday fun and entertainment.
Join the party and buy your Festival Zone tickets.
A report has shown that clinics around New Zealand are understaffed, with GP's being overworked and underpaid. And for everyday kiwis, healthcare and emergency healthcare is simply not accessible.
The General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa's report titled … View moreA report has shown that clinics around New Zealand are understaffed, with GP's being overworked and underpaid. And for everyday kiwis, healthcare and emergency healthcare is simply not accessible.
The General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa's report titled ‘‘On The Brink’’ outlines the urgent need to address pay parity for GP nurses and doctors, beef up workforce numbers and improve funding allocations for practices with the hopes that this makes heatlhcare more accessible in the community.
Are you noticing delays in getting GP appointments or long waits at after-hours care?
Any comments below may be shared in your local paper's We Say You Say column.
CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE to raise funds for Variety the Children’s Charity
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Chapter Books: $2 each!
Board Books: $4 each!
Picture Books: $4 each
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Simply email varietybookfair@actrix.co.nz to order or comment below.
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… View moreCHILDREN’S BOOK SALE to raise funds for Variety the Children’s Charity
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Chapter Books: $2 each!
Board Books: $4 each!
Picture Books: $4 each
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Simply email varietybookfair@actrix.co.nz to order or comment below.
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ALL BRAND NEW!
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Helpful hint for ordering. Look through the photos and list of books below. Each book title has a number on the left hand side (e.g. #32). Use those numbers to save you time typing out the book titles. A bit like ordering off some restaurant menus!
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WHILE STOCKS LAST. Some may sell out fast, so get in early.
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SHIPPING COSTS
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We can ship nationwide. Once you have ordered, we will quote shipping cost. If you are in Auckland, you can choose to pick up your purchase from Avondale. Here are some indicative shipping rates:
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Up to 6 books together: $8.50 NZ Nationwide (Non Rural) or $13.00 (Rural)
7 to 15 books together: $12.00 NZ Nationwide (Non Rural) or $18.00 NZ Nationwide (Rural)
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When you make payment, the money goes direct to Variety the Children’s Charity. We do not accept cash.
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CHAPTER BOOKS @ $2 EACH
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#1: BEN 10 - THE KRAKEN, Mina Bolouri (Age 6+)
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#2: PONY PALS - KEEP OUT, PONY!, Jeanne Betancourt (Age 10+)
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#3: PONY PALS - DON’T HURT MY PONY!, Jeanne Betancourt (Age 10+)
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#4: LOKU AND THE SHARK ATTACK, Deborah Carlyon (Age 12+)
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#5: BLACK BARON, Robyn Opie (Age 7-12)
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#6: WAY TO PLAY, SAMMY!, Michele Cox (Age 7-10)
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#7: THE RIDDLE OF THE TRUMPALAR, Judy Bernard-Waite (Age 10+)
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#8: JIM BLEAT FOR PRIME MINISTER, Margaret Woodhouse (Age 10+)
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#9: ON THE RUN 3 - NOW YOU SEE THEM, NOW YOU DON’T, Gordon Korman (Age 8-12)
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#10: THE 39 CLUES - BOOK SEVEN - THE VIPER’S NEST, Peter Lerangis (Age 8-12)
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#11: A FRIEND FOR GRACE - OUR AUSTRALIAN GIRL, 1808, Sofie Laguna (Age 8-12)
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#12: MARLY’S BUSINESS - OUR AUSTRALIAN GIRL, 1983, Alice Pung (Age 9-12)
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#13: RUGBY HEROES, Gerard Siggins (Age 9-11)
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#14: CAMP CONFIDENTIAL: NATALIE’S SECRET, Melissa J. Morgan (Age 8-12)
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#15: SHAKESPEARE’S SECRET, Elise Broach (Age 10-12)
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#16: JULIET NEARLY A VET: OUTBACK ADVENTURE, Rebecca Johnson (Age 8-10)
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#17: JULIAN RODRIGUEZ - EPISODE TWO: INVASION OF THE RELATIVES, Alexander Stadler (Age 7-10)
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#18: SPORTY KIDS - FOOTY, Felice Arena (Age 6+)
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#19: DRAGON BLOOD PIRATES - JEWELS AND JOLLY ROGERS, Dan Jerris (Age 7-10)
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#20: THREE SCOOPS, David Hill (Age 13+)
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#21: VAMPIRE DUSK: EPIDEMIC, Sebastian Rook (Age 9-12)
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#22: VAMPIRE DUSK: OUTBREAK, Sebastian Rook (Age 9-12)
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#23: VAMPIRE DUSK: MEXICO, Sebastian Rook (Age 9-12)
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#24: SNAKEHEAD, Anthony Horowitz (Age 9+)
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#25: THE DREAD PIRATE FLEUR AND THE RUBY HEART, Sara Starbuck (Age 9-11)
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#26: WYNTER’S THIEF, Sherryl Jordan (Age 10-14)
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#27: MAKE A HARD FIST, Tina Shaw (Age 13-17)
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#28: ANYWHERE BUT HERE, Ella West (Age 15+)
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#29: MAIN STREET, Ann M. Martin (Age 8-12)
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#30: A CURSE DARK AS GOLD, Elizabeth C. Bunce (Age 12+)
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#31: WEDLOCK, Denis Wright (Age 13+)
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#32: WAVES, Sharon Dogar (Age 8-12)
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#33: THE STONE TESTAMENT, Celia Rees (Age 12-16)
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#34: BROKEN SKY: COMMUNION, Chris Wooding (Age 9-12)
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#35: BROKEN SKY: THE CITADEL, Chris Wooding (Age 9-12)
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#36: IT ONLY LOOKS EASY, Pamela Curtis Swallow (Age 8-12)
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#37: DARK, Penelope Todd (Age 15+)
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#38: SUMMER BOYS, Hailey Abbott (Age 12-18)
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#39: WATER, Geoff Havel (Age 13+)
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#40: PRINCE WILLIAM, MAXIMILLIAN MINSKY AND ME, Holly-Jane Rahlens (Age 10-13)
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#41: GREEN FOR DANGER - RAVEN HILL MYSTERIES, Emily Rodda (Age 9-12)
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#42: FIRESTARTER, Catherine Forde (Age 12-15)
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#43: ANGEL CAKE, Cathy Cassidy (Age 8-12)
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#44: SCARLETT, Cathy Cassidy (Age 8-12)
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#45: HEADGAMES, Casey Lever (Age 14+)
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#46: UNDERCOVER GIRL: FUGITIVE, Christine Harris (Age 9-12)
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#47: BEAUTIFUL MALICE, Rebecca James (Age 15-18)
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#48: DEADHEAD, Glenn Wood (Age 11+)
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#49: CROSS MY HEART AND HOPE TO SPY, Ally Carter (Age 12-14)
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#50: IN THE SHADOW OF THE PALACE, Judith A. Simpson (Age 13-18)
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#51: FRAGILE ETERNITY, Melissa Marr (Age 13-17)
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#52: MY GUARDIAN ANGEL, Sylvie Weil (Age 10+)
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#53: AFTER EVER AFTER, Jordan Sonnenblick (Age 12+)
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#54: CANDLE MAN, Glenn Dakin (Age 12+)
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#55: NEANDS, Dan Salmon (Age 12+)
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#56: MONKEY UNDERCOVER, Gabrielle Lord (Age 12+)
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#57: THE PEARL HUNTERS, Kim Wilkins (Age 15+)
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#58: THE SILVER BLADE, Sally Gardner (Age 12+)
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#59: EVERLASTING, Angie Frazier (Age 12+)
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#60: JOHNNY HAZZARD, Eddie De Oliveira (Age 15+)
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#61: GUARDIAN OF THE DEAD, Karen Healey (Age 12-17)
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#62: I AM A STAR - CHILD OF THE HOLOCAUST, Inge Auerbacher (Age 12+)
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#63: THE DOOR TO TIME - ULYSSES MOORE, Michael Merryweather (Age 12-14)
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#64: FINAL LAP, Malcolm Rose (Age 12-17)
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#65: OLIVER NOCTURNE - THE VAMPIRE’S PHOTOGRAPH, Kevin Emerson (Age 10-12)
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#66: THE SLIGHTLY SKEWED LIFE OF TOBY CHRYSLER, Paul Collins (Age 9-12)
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#67: A SMALL FREE KISS IN THE DARK, Glenda Millard (Age 12+)
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#68: LETHAL DELIVERIES, Ken Benn (Age 13-18)
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#69: THE RISE AND FALL OF WEASELDOM-DERRY, Margaret Woodhouse (Age 8+)
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#70: TOUGH LOVE, Anne Cassidy (Age 13+)
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#71: BERSERK, Ally Kennen (Age 13+)
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#72: THE SHADOW THIEVES, Anne Ursu (Age 12+)
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#73: BLISS, Karen McCombie (Age 13+)
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SOLD OUT!: S.T.O.R.M. - THE GHOSTMASTER, E.L. Young (Age 9-11)
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#75: FIRE AND RAYNE, Kate Cann (Age 12-16)
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#76: REAVERS’ RANSOM, Emily Diamand (Age 10+)
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#77: PLANET TREASURE GUARDIANS - BATTLE FOR THE SAVANT SCEPTRE, S.V. Bodle (Age 12+)
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#78: PLANET TREASURE GUARDIANS - HUNT FOR THE EMBERTELLER, S.V. Bodle (Age 12+)
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#79: PLANET TREASURE GUARDIANS - SECRET OF THE STOLEN SCRIPTS, S.V. Bodle (Age 12+)
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#80: THE AMAZING MIND OF ALICE MAKIN, Alan Shea (Age 10+)
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BOARD BOOKS @ $4 EACH
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#81: SHARE SAID THE ROOSTER, Pamela Allen
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#82: BIG AND LITTLE, Christine Dale
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PICTURE BOOKS @ $4 EACH
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#83: SUDDENLY IT IS GOODBYE, Stefanie Backhouse-Rudolph
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#84: MUMMY MONSTER, Stephanie Thatcher
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#85: DADDY MONSTER A B C, Diana Neild
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#86: YACKETY ZAC, Chris Gurney
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#87: JIFFY, CAT DETECTIVE, Catherine Chidgey
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#88: THE SOUND THE HARE HEARD AND OTHER STORIES, Anita Ganeri
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#89: HONK!, Elizabeth Pulford
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#90: I HAD A BROTHER, Diana Menefy
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#91: MOREPORKS FIRST NIGHT OUT, Garry Carter and Elaine Power
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