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The blue spike whirly thing is 2 metres tall. The sleeping Buddha is 500mm high. (NOTE ONLY ONE BUDDHA). Items in ok condition except the rooster which is only fair. Must take all and must pick up from Martinborough,
Selling on behalf of the Greytown Menz Shed
The lathe is in great condition and is complete with stands, faceplates, drive and tail stock centres, 6 inch rests etc.
Can be viewed by arrangement at the GT MenzShed.
These are cool little lathes to have at home to practice your wood turning … View moreSelling on behalf of the Greytown Menz Shed
The lathe is in great condition and is complete with stands, faceplates, drive and tail stock centres, 6 inch rests etc.
Can be viewed by arrangement at the GT MenzShed.
These are cool little lathes to have at home to practice your wood turning skills or for projects.
Here's a link with more details and specs on the lathe
www.machines4u.com.au......
On tomorrow 29 July at The King Lion Hall, 12 King Street, Upper Hutt 8-11am. Collectors' boxed model cars, ever popular Jams & Sauces, Plants, Crafts, Books, Jigsaws, Toys, Quality Clothing and household things. Juicy lemons are also back just $2 a bag. Get there early for good parking.
Louise Thomas posted this picture during a recent trip to Japan. The plover looks very different to what we see in NZ.
"This is the little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius) in the Kasai Rinkai Park in Toyko Bay. A large park with wetlands, surrounded by city and full of birds (and bird … View moreLouise Thomas posted this picture during a recent trip to Japan. The plover looks very different to what we see in NZ.
"This is the little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius) in the Kasai Rinkai Park in Toyko Bay. A large park with wetlands, surrounded by city and full of birds (and bird hides). I met quite a few Japanese birders here. They were very helpful with IDs. The bird looks quite a lot like our black-fronted dotterel. Bird #48 in 2023."
You can hold me in your left hand but not your right. What am I?
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Got an idea for a riddle? … View moreYou can hold me in your left hand but not your right. What am I?
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We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View moreHi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.
With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?
What capitalized four-letter word can be written forward, backward, or upside down, and can still be read from left to right?
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We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm. Got an idea for a riddle? … View moreWhat capitalized four-letter word can be written forward, backward, or upside down, and can still be read from left to right?
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Heart attack is a leading cause of death in New Zealand.
Learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. Don’t try to walk it off, wash it off or push through it. Make the right call, it may save your life.
The little girl opened the icebox, because she thought it a nice box
But when she saw it empty that day, what seven letters did the little girl say?
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We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm. Want to … View moreThe little girl opened the icebox, because she thought it a nice box
But when she saw it empty that day, what seven letters did the little girl say?
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Imagine you are traveling on a bus along with 20 passengers. At the first stop, 3 got off and 4 got on. Another got on at the second stand and 2 left the bus too. The third stand saw 5 climb on, but three also got off.
Now, how many passengers are traveling on a bus?
*Do you think you know the … View moreImagine you are traveling on a bus along with 20 passengers. At the first stop, 3 got off and 4 got on. Another got on at the second stand and 2 left the bus too. The third stand saw 5 climb on, but three also got off.
Now, how many passengers are traveling on a bus?
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After a fabulous festival month this Saturday 29th July sees the fabulously-fun Festival of Christmas finale from 3pm. Bring your friends and your family and hang out on Main St which will be closed to traffic. Making it easy and safe to make the most of all the free fun on offer:
The Biggest … View moreAfter a fabulous festival month this Saturday 29th July sees the fabulously-fun Festival of Christmas finale from 3pm. Bring your friends and your family and hang out on Main St which will be closed to traffic. Making it easy and safe to make the most of all the free fun on offer:
The Biggest Little Circus are coming - the super bendy and uber talented crew from Colossal will be performing a jaw-dropping finale. There will be aerial-acrobatics, gravity-defying balancing acts, LED light performers, fire juggling and much more! Performances will be at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
There will also be roving performers along Main Street, live music, food trucks galore, spectacular lighting and projections, and of course snow flurries at Town Hall from 6pm - 8pm.
Other highlights for the final weekend include The Greytown Artisans Exhibition, Truckstop Winter Edition, Martin Bosley’s Oyster Saloon, The Rose & Smith Mid-Winter Party, The Wrap Up Party at The Top Pub , and of course festive menu items, mulled wine and offers and deals at the local stores.
Here is the full schedule of events and entertainment: www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Wellington has been at fever pitch with capacity crowds of both international visitors and New Zealanders, flocking to Wellington Regional Stadium. If you're heading in for a game you can now make use of the extra trains which have been added for selected games as below:
Extra trains for … View moreWellington has been at fever pitch with capacity crowds of both international visitors and New Zealanders, flocking to Wellington Regional Stadium. If you're heading in for a game you can now make use of the extra trains which have been added for selected games as below:
Extra trains for FIFA games:
Sweden v Italy Saturday 29 July:
Depart Masterton 2:20pm. Depart Wellington 8:08pm
Japan v Spain Monday 31 July Wellington:
Depart Wellington 10:00pm
South Africa v Italy Wednesday 2 August:
Depart Wellington 10:00pm
Round of 16: 1C v 2A Saturday 5 August:
Depart Masterton 2:20pm. Depart Wellington 10:30pm
It's important to note:
- arrive early for your train
- your travel is free on presentation of your game ticket
- on game day check here for any changes www.metlink.org.nz...
What odd number, please try to guess,
Is bound to be even without the S?
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On tomorrow 29 July at The King Lion Hall, 12 King Street, Upper Hutt 8-11am. Collectors' boxed model cars, ever popular Jams & Sauces, Plants, Crafts, Books, Jigsaws, Toys, Quality Clothing and household things. Juicy lemons are also back just $2 a bag. Get there early for good parking.
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