Keep Calm, Wash your Hands, Act with Kindness, Wash your Hands Again
Kia Ora, Kia kaha. Sending love to everyone at this time. Here is a little background about us: we are a small business of 5. When the recession of 2008 hit, we came out the other side. This time around I want my team and partners to know, that just like 2008, we will get through this together. We will stay open as long as we are able to mitigate the risks and spread of Covid-19. We want to assure you we take the threat of Covid-19 very seriously, as the health of our team and your family means the world to us. With all the uncertainty surrounding this pandemic, we guarantee the best possible hygiene measures at our workshop. We have increased our cleaning and sanitising of the workshop to 3 times a day. Moving forward, we will meet you directly outside our workshop in order to promote social distancing (if possible email us before hand with photos so we can provide you with a quote online!). We have a hand sanitiser station available at our workshop. We are not doing in-house assessments for people that have traveled or have made contact with anyone who has traveled in the past 14 days, or suspects they are ill. We cherish all of our clients and value your health. Please take care of yourself and others at this time, and support local business as much as you can 💛
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
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Tour Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi & experience Vietnam’s culture
This premium 12-day Vietnam food tour, hosted by Leanne Kitchen from 15–27 October 2026, offers an exclusive culinary journey from NZD$5,995 per person (twin share). Book via Helloworld Travel Ponsonby (09 267 6758) on a first-come, first-served basis
Itinerary Highlights
The journey includes 10 nights of accommodation in boutique hotels and a 1-night cruise in Ha Long Bay
Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta: Explore floating markets, visit coconut gardens, and sample regional specialties like "elephant ear fish".
Hoi An & Hue: Participate in cooking classes, tea tastings, and salt coffee experiences in these historic centers.
Halong Bay: Experience an overnight cruise with on-board cooking demonstrations.
Hanoi: Discover the capital's food culture through a guided street food tour and a traditional water puppet show.
What’s Included:
• Return flights ex Auckland + internal flights
• 11 nights premium accommodation
• Guided culinary experiences
• Discover Mekong Delta, Hoi An & Imperial Hue
• Overnight Halong Bay cruise with activities & all meals onboard
• Airport transfers & private transport throughout
• Small group: Maximum 18 travellers
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
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