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Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between today and 29 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! The questions are based on our beautiful country so test your skills and see if you know New Zealand as well as you think you do.
Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to… View moreGrab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between today and 29 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! The questions are based on our beautiful country so test your skills and see if you know New Zealand as well as you think you do.
Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to win a $200 Prezzy Card, with a total of $10,000 worth of Prezzy Cards to give away. The more correct answers you enter, the higher chance you have of walking away with a Prezzy Card this summer. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.
The team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
Kia ora neighbours,
When D’Artagnan Sprengel was just nine, he had a go with a little blue Canon point-and-shoot camera, getting up close with nearby fungi.
Nearly six years later, he’s an internationally-recognised photographer, whose accolades include a commendation from the global … View moreKia ora neighbours,
When D’Artagnan Sprengel was just nine, he had a go with a little blue Canon point-and-shoot camera, getting up close with nearby fungi.
Nearly six years later, he’s an internationally-recognised photographer, whose accolades include a commendation from the global Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.
The 15-year-old Bombay resident’s work was recently shown alongside photographers from all over the world at an exhibition in Hamilton.
His highly-commended photograph was of a daisy, weighed down by frost and barely keeping its head up.
Sprengel says he has always loved nature. Now that he’s capturing it from behind a powerful DSLR lens – a gift for his 11th birthday – he can see things the eye cannot.
“It shows a difference perspective. Like a spider, which people don’t like, it can show that they’re awesome, they’re fluffy and cute sometimes. They are a lovely and beautiful creature.”
Kia ora neighbours,
Sridhar Kallidai has been reading Agatha Christie’s world-famous mystery novels ever since he was a child. He and his siblings fought over who would read new copies first.
Now he is in the midst of producing a feature film adaptation of Christie’s first ever novel, The… View moreKia ora neighbours,
Sridhar Kallidai has been reading Agatha Christie’s world-famous mystery novels ever since he was a child. He and his siblings fought over who would read new copies first.
Now he is in the midst of producing a feature film adaptation of Christie’s first ever novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, first published in October 1916.
Kallidai and co-producer Mukhtiar Singh have reimagined it as ‘Summerville Murder’, starring Christie’s beloved Hercule Poirot – but with a twist.
The entire film is in Hindi and Poirot is reimagined as Harkishan Purohit, a genteel detective with that distinctive moustache (although Kallidai hopes Singh, playing Purohit, can grow it out a bit more).
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Stuff is doing a story on little free libraries. Nationwide they can be found in everything from fridges to bus stops and little red cupboards.
Please send a picture and short description of your library. Do not forget to tell us where it is.
nicholas.boyack@stuff.co.nz
Start the new year with a nourishing Antipodes’ night cream moisturiser. Subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years and receive a FREE Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream worth $68. You’ll have until 22 January to take up this fantastic deal.
Antipodes is New … View moreStart the new year with a nourishing Antipodes’ night cream moisturiser. Subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years and receive a FREE Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream worth $68. You’ll have until 22 January to take up this fantastic deal.
Antipodes is New Zealand’s Scientific Green Beauty brand, enhancing global beauty rituals with plant-powered, results-driven skincare featuring the world’s purest ingredients. To take part in this offer use the code ANTIPODES at checkout.
The team at Stuff and NZ House & Garden
Happy New Year to everyone. The IHC Op Shop in Pukekohe is open from tomorrow (Wednesday 4th January). We have had some very generous donations. For this and next week all shoes are half price and clothes on black hangers are $1 only. Looking forward to seeing you in store soon.
Counties Energy Trust, in conjunction with Counties Energy Limited, MBIE, and Ecobulb Limited, are excited to carry out free power assessments in the Counties Energy lines network region.
+ FREE eco saving lightbulbs
+ FREE showerhead
+ FREE power assessment report
- - - Don't Miss … View moreCounties Energy Trust, in conjunction with Counties Energy Limited, MBIE, and Ecobulb Limited, are excited to carry out free power assessments in the Counties Energy lines network region.
+ FREE eco saving lightbulbs
+ FREE showerhead
+ FREE power assessment report
- - - Don't Miss This Opportunity! - - -
Text or call: Evangeline Wilson: 0273 473 562 to arrange a time.
Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an … View moreBased on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Experience a funny, heart-warming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.
#AManCalledOtto, in cinemas January 1 – book tickets here!
It's your favourite time of the year; the Resene ColorShop SALE! Now's the time to Decorate and SAVE with quality Resene paints, stains, wallpaper and accessories.
Plus if you're a Resene DIY card holder you'll get an extra 5% off (yes you can sign up in store or online at … View moreIt's your favourite time of the year; the Resene ColorShop SALE! Now's the time to Decorate and SAVE with quality Resene paints, stains, wallpaper and accessories.
Plus if you're a Resene DIY card holder you'll get an extra 5% off (yes you can sign up in store or online at or online!)
Step inside the pages of New Zealand's favourite home and lifestyle magazine and experience a captivating mix of inspiring homes this summer.
From the 24th of Feb to 1st of April we will be in; Wānaka, Nelson, Manawatū and Clevedon
Hello Auckland!
We want to know about incredible groups, individuals and organisations doing amazing things for others in our communities over the festive season. Simply share the details of their excellent work in below, and we'll help spread the word on Stuff!
It’s time to seriously save big on your next zzz's
Enjoy our Boxing Day super deals with up to 65% off on NZ made Beds & Mattresses plus get Free Local Delivery*
(Use code: BOXING22 on purchases of above $999 to receive free local delivery. t&cs apply)
Also to make your … View moreIt’s time to seriously save big on your next zzz's
Enjoy our Boxing Day super deals with up to 65% off on NZ made Beds & Mattresses plus get Free Local Delivery*
(Use code: BOXING22 on purchases of above $999 to receive free local delivery. t&cs apply)
Also to make your dreams sweeter, we love to give a little something back to our neighbours at this time of year. This year, we've created a special gift deal just for you. Use the code "JINGLE22" when shopping with us in store to claim your surprise gift.
Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
- 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee
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- 19 stores across North Island
- Earn FLYBUYS instore with us
We have the bed of your dreams here @ BEDS4U...Your Local Sleep Experts.
Family Christmas Story, 5pm Saturday December 24, St Andrew's, Pukekohe; Christmas Service at St Paul's, Buckland, 7.30pm Saturday December 24; Christmas Eve Mass, St Andrew's, Pukekohe, 10.30pm, Saturday December 24. Christmas Day Eucharist, St Andrew's, Pukekohe, 8am and … View moreFamily Christmas Story, 5pm Saturday December 24, St Andrew's, Pukekohe; Christmas Service at St Paul's, Buckland, 7.30pm Saturday December 24; Christmas Eve Mass, St Andrew's, Pukekohe, 10.30pm, Saturday December 24. Christmas Day Eucharist, St Andrew's, Pukekohe, 8am and 9.30am, Sunday December 25. St Andrew's is the brick church on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St; St Paul's is the little white wooden church tucked in next to Buckland School on Buckland Rd. ALL WELCOME
Join us in Making Landfills, a project by Giulio Laura investigating the politics of waste material.
We encourage you to bring small broken objects no bigger than a hand of any colour to add to the LANDFILL! You will select tools from Giulio's tool wall to prepare and stick your pieces to the… View moreJoin us in Making Landfills, a project by Giulio Laura investigating the politics of waste material.
We encourage you to bring small broken objects no bigger than a hand of any colour to add to the LANDFILL! You will select tools from Giulio's tool wall to prepare and stick your pieces to the mosaic.
Lets bind broken objects, pottery, plastic lids, toys, trinkets in a large scale mosaic
style image of a landfill in an attempt to visually engage with the enormity of the waste problem.
Making Landfills
14 - 20 January 2022
Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an … View moreBased on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Experience a funny, heart-warming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.
#AManCalledOtto, in cinemas January 1 – book tickets now!
Rating: M Offensive Language and suicide themes.
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