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I am interested to find out how many people watch Seven Sharp, week day evenings Ch 1. and who watched the recent story by Tim Wilson about the wonderful young lady Jesse Te Iri Haturini who left her job at 25 to bring her other seven siblings all together so they could be a family. She became … View moreI am interested to find out how many people watch Seven Sharp, week day evenings Ch 1. and who watched the recent story by Tim Wilson about the wonderful young lady Jesse Te Iri Haturini who left her job at 25 to bring her other seven siblings all together so they could be a family. She became their mother figure ensuring they did well at school etc. Last Friday evening there was a follow up to the story when Tim revisited the family to give them a voucher for free dental care, a $1000.00 pampering voucher for Jesse, a free days outing at Rainbows End, another $2000.00 contribution from an individual and a dining table to seat the whole family from Big Save Furniture. Whereas these few gestures were great I was really surprised that many more people didn't decide to also contribute. I have subsequently contacted Tim (Seven Sharp) by email and he rang me this morning to talk further and he is willing to facilitate any further help or donations of money or kind for this amazing family.
I will be interested to hear what others think and will be particularly keen to hear of any suggestions to help this family like creating a Give-a-little page, although I think other gestures could be more appropriate and worthwhile.
What do you think ?
How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.
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Hi everyone,
If you love Momos (Nepalese Dumplings) check out www.momosaid.org... - Momo Said is a non-profit organisation, supporting refugees and they produce the most delicious Nepalese dumplings/ momos. The fabulous news is, momos can now be bought through their website.
Just thought … View moreHi everyone,
If you love Momos (Nepalese Dumplings) check out www.momosaid.org... - Momo Said is a non-profit organisation, supporting refugees and they produce the most delicious Nepalese dumplings/ momos. The fabulous news is, momos can now be bought through their website.
Just thought I'd share the news :)
Bonne appetite,
Mike
Hi everyone,
A German friend of mine has a daughter who would like to come as an Aupair to NZ for 6 months, starting in September.
Anna is 19 and has relevant experience.
Over the past years she has gained lots of experiences working with children of different ages, from babies to toddlers but … View moreHi everyone,
A German friend of mine has a daughter who would like to come as an Aupair to NZ for 6 months, starting in September.
Anna is 19 and has relevant experience.
Over the past years she has gained lots of experiences working with children of different ages, from babies to toddlers but also with older children.
If you are interested, please be in touch and I will forward you some more personal information as well as her contact details.
Cheers,
Kate
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We are excited to share that at 2pm this Sunday the 29th of April we will have a massive clearance auction in our rooms at 29 Elgin St, Sydenham. We have a huge variety of goods available including new & used furniture, home furnishings, high quality Meccano shop … View moreGood Morning Neighbours
We are excited to share that at 2pm this Sunday the 29th of April we will have a massive clearance auction in our rooms at 29 Elgin St, Sydenham. We have a huge variety of goods available including new & used furniture, home furnishings, high quality Meccano shop fittings, mannequins, upholstery machinery, fabrics and shop sundries, commercial photocopiers, flat screen TV's, cafe' items, stunning artworks and much much more....
Come along for a bargain or two and for a lively entertaining Sunday afternoon.
We look forward to meeting some of our new neighbours :)
For more photos and further details visit www.mainlandauctions.nz...
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The New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to present one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Christchurch on Thursday 10 May… View moreThe New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to present one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Christchurch on Thursday 10 May at the Isaac Theatre Royal.
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I have a lounge suite to give away, was made by a Chch company to order so is top quality although is getting a bit tire now and is missing the middle cushion on the couch "was in my car when it got stolen' Idea for someone to recover or just need a free lounge suite, if not gone by … View moreI have a lounge suite to give away, was made by a Chch company to order so is top quality although is getting a bit tire now and is missing the middle cushion on the couch "was in my car when it got stolen' Idea for someone to recover or just need a free lounge suite, if not gone by Saturday morning it is off to the dump. Can drop of for a small fee
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Doesn’t matter how big or small a job is, if it means challenging myself and crafting skills I don’t usually use them I’m all for it. As long as the outcome is top quality and the client is happy then it’s another successful day at Wilson Built Homes.
Just a bit of demolition of the old … View moreDoesn’t matter how big or small a job is, if it means challenging myself and crafting skills I don’t usually use them I’m all for it. As long as the outcome is top quality and the client is happy then it’s another successful day at Wilson Built Homes.
Just a bit of demolition of the old rough path, some ground prep, soil and a row of newly laid pavers makes a world of difference for this home in Wigram.
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Hey Neighbours,
They marched, sang, and stood in silence. Thousands of people gathered around the country to remember the fallen on Anzac Day. For all your Anzac coverage, click here.
Every year without fail, the red blooms appear on politicians' jackets and in street appeals - but have you ever wondered where they came from?
For many younger New Zealanders, the poppy could seem to be a symbol of Anzac pride. However, it had little to do with the Anzacs at first, but was… View moreEvery year without fail, the red blooms appear on politicians' jackets and in street appeals - but have you ever wondered where they came from?
For many younger New Zealanders, the poppy could seem to be a symbol of Anzac pride. However, it had little to do with the Anzacs at first, but was rather originally conceived for an American audience.
The symbol of the poppy itself comes from Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae's famous WW1 poem 'In Flanders fields', which begins with the opening lines: "In Flanders fields the poppies blow, between the crosses row on row".
It was these moving verses which inspired American war secretary Moina Michael to use red silk poppies as a symbol of remembrance.
After campaigning for two years to get the symbol recognised nationally, the poppy was adopted by the National American Legion as their official symbol at a conference in 1920.
Attending this conference was Frenchwoman Anna A Guérin, who saw the potential to sell poppies and put the proceeds towards caring for veterans, their families and poor children. She also had the foresight to take it beyond America to Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
After her representative Colonel Alfred Moffatt suggested the idea to the RSA in September 1921, a motion was passed and the RSA placed the first order for poppies.
Like the other countries, the RSA was planning to hold its first annual Poppy Appeal around Armistice Day (November 11): however, thanks to the French ship carrying the poppies arriving late, the decision was made to delay sales until Anzac Day, 1922.
The first Poppy Appeal was a huge success, birthing the tradition where poppies go on sale in the weeks before Anzac Day and thus tying them to the day forever.
While the poppies were originally sourced from France, the RSA began producing its own in 1931, which were made by former servicemen in Auckland and Christchurch. Production was to go offshore again in 2010: however, this proved controversial and the contract eventually returned to Christchurch for the period from 2014 to 2019.
As poppies reappear this year, take a moment to remember their long journey and how they help the very organisation caring for our soldiers.
Yet more importantly, like the generations before us moved by McCrae's poem, remember those Flanders fields and what the symbol truly stands for - to never forget.
Story by Jordan Gowan
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