Swift Horse Holiday Chess Tournament
🎉 Opportunity for FREE Entry for New Players — Swift Horse Holiday Chess Tournament! ♟️
We’re inviting new young chess players to join our Swift Horse Holiday Chess Tournament tomorrow, 7 December (1:00–4:30pm) — usually $30, but with free entry or special discounts for first-time participants!
🕑 Arrival time: 12:45–1:00pm (must arrive on time to receive the
Venue: 53 Morrinsville Rd, Hillcrest
👦👧 Who can join?
Your child must:
✔️ Never have joined any Chess Power or Swift Horse Chess Tournament
✔️ Never have attended any Swift Horse Chess Classes
✔️ Already know how all chess pieces move
💌 How to register:
Send a text to 0210331078 or email your child’s full name (given name + family name) and year of birth to chess@swift-horse.co.nz
Deadline: End of today — 6 December
💸 Special Discount Structure (based on order of emails received):
1st–3rd: FREE
4th–6th: $5
7th–9th: $10
10th–12th: $15
13th–15th: $20
16th–18th: $25
19th- : $30 (usual fee)
When I receive your email, I’ll reply with your order number so you can decide whether to accept the offer.
Please note: your order may move forward if earlier families give up their spot.
Spots are limited — send your email today!
We look forward to welcoming new young players to the chess family! ♟️😊
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Jerry Hsiao (B.Sc., GradDip. Tch.)
New Zealand Chess Federation Regionals Organiser
Chess Power Tournament Arbiter
Chess Coach at Berkley Normal School
Chess Coach at Haupatu School
Chess Coach at Silverdale Normal School
Chess Coach at Te Totara Primary School
Chess Coach at Whitiora School
Manager of Swift Horse Cram School
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Hi all,
Just sharing my experience. I had the battery for my car key replaced in March 2025 at Mr. Minit in Chartwell. I was given a one‑year warranty, which seemed impressive at the time.
However, the battery stopped working early Mar 26. With the warranty card, I brought the key back to have it checked and replaced. What I didn’t realise was that the battery was *not* actually replaced. He only tested it with a meter. When I asked whether he had replaced the battery, he said “yes,” but that wasn’t true. He then said he had tested the battery level and there was no need to replace it. When I asked to see the meter, it showed the battery was in the green zone which means it was ok.
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After he finally replaced the battery with a new one, my key worked perfectly again.
**Lesson learned:**
Make sure you take a photo of your warranty card. I feel like the warranty is mostly for show — if I had lost it, I would have been charged another $20+ for a battery. Worst still, I would have to pay more to change the key unit unnecessarily.
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