129 days ago

🆕 CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Introducing our two brand new Creative Writing classes with poet and bestselling novelist, Dominic Hoey!

Find out more information and enrol online using the links below, or visit our website for more details at villagesquare.org.nz...

‣‣‣ Creative Writing: Playing with Words

A fun and relaxed class looking at creative ways to shake up your writing. The classes will be made up of a mix of exercises and writing prompts - prefect for beginners and more experienced writers looking to get out of their comfort zone.

• Tuesdays, 12-2pm
• Start date: 30 July
• 8-week course for $195
villagesquare.org.nz...

‣‣‣ Creative Writing: Telling Your Story

Learn he tools you need to bring your prose to life. The classes will be relaxed with an emphasis on learning craft and applying it to students' own stories. Each week we'll look at a different technique and break down how you can apply it to your writing.

• Wednesdays, 6-8pm
• Start date: 31 July
• 8-week course for $195
villagesquare.org.nz...-story

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19 minutes ago

Celebrating SiteWise Gold 100% for 8 Consecutive Years!

Topline Group

Topline has once again achieved SiteWise Gold with a perfect score of 100% for the 2024 / 2025 period - that’s 8 years in a row and counting. It’s a testament to Topline’s ongoing H&S Compliance focus.

The requirements increased this year, with more questions, more evidence and a higher quality scale necessary to score full marks. It takes commitment from the entire team at Topline and an outstanding health & safety culture to achieve this.

“An excellent submission. Congratulations on achieving Gold Standard and a perfect score. Very well done.” SiteWise Assessor - Neville W.

To achieve a perfect score validates our unwavering ongoing commitment to Health & Safety Compliance procedures. We are proud of our SiteWise Gold status, with very few companies in NZ (less than 5%) having achieved this for so many consecutive years.

Read more about this fantastic achievement here:

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 64.6% Yes
    64.6% Complete
  • 32.8% No
    32.8% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I'll share below
    2.6% Complete
1247 votes
22 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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