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Is it a good idea to bring a box of beers to the beach? How about a box of fireworks? Or a boombox?
Or how about a box with an embroidery kit in it. Or a book? Or a deck of cards?
What are your dos and don'ts for a beach visit? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't … View moreIs it a good idea to bring a box of beers to the beach? How about a box of fireworks? Or a boombox?
Or how about a box with an embroidery kit in it. Or a book? Or a deck of cards?
What are your dos and don'ts for a beach visit? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Grant Kilby has always loved camping. His mum was director of health at the YMCA, and he would attend YMCA camps in the school holidays. “I think it was mandatory that I was there,” he jokes.
He went on camping holidays with his parents, and later, took his own kids.
“Camping’s been in … View moreGrant Kilby has always loved camping. His mum was director of health at the YMCA, and he would attend YMCA camps in the school holidays. “I think it was mandatory that I was there,” he jokes.
He went on camping holidays with his parents, and later, took his own kids.
“Camping’s been in my blood.”
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
A small bookshop owner who has been using her own superannuation to keep her business afloat says the Government’s proposed surcharge ban will leave small businesses worse off.
The Government announced in July they would axe surcharge fees for in-store payments by May 2026 following a Commerce… View moreA small bookshop owner who has been using her own superannuation to keep her business afloat says the Government’s proposed surcharge ban will leave small businesses worse off.
The Government announced in July they would axe surcharge fees for in-store payments by May 2026 following a Commerce Commission decision to reduce interchange fees paid by businesses to accept Visa and Mastercard payments.
Do you pay by credit, or with Paywave? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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Help when you need it. If something needs doing, sorting, figuring out send me an email with a short outline of what you need:tmcconnell@xtra.co.nz
I'll reply with the next steps.
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If it's something I can help with, I will. If not I'll… View moreMan/woman Friday.
Help when you need it. If something needs doing, sorting, figuring out send me an email with a short outline of what you need:tmcconnell@xtra.co.nz
I'll reply with the next steps.
Reliable capable support.
If it's something I can help with, I will. If not I'll let you know quickly.
A genuine person to person service.
Transform your living room into a work of art with Resene Colorwood wood stains. Find out how to create your own stain feature wall with these easy step by step instructions.
Discover the Healing Power of Nutrient Infusion: 60 Healing Recipes
Hardback, 212 pages, excellent condition.
Nutrient infusion happens when you pulverize fruit and vegetables, skins seeds and nuts to mine vital ingredients and unleash essential vitamins and minerals from your everyday … View moreDiscover the Healing Power of Nutrient Infusion: 60 Healing Recipes
Hardback, 212 pages, excellent condition.
Nutrient infusion happens when you pulverize fruit and vegetables, skins seeds and nuts to mine vital ingredients and unleash essential vitamins and minerals from your everyday food. When you break down the cell walls of your food, you make nutrients more readily available for absorption and infusion into your body. With Nutrient Infusion you can make the most delicious, potent, nutrient packed superfoods you have ever tasted.
You retain 100 percent of the fibre, vitamins and minerals to build strong bones, healthy organs and vigorous cells, and naturally power your body and mind.
The Thames Information Centre was forced to close its doors after a woman was doused in what “appears to have been rotten fish”.
News of the closure was first shared via a social media post from the Thames Business Association, saying the centre had to be closed after a “health and safety … View moreThe Thames Information Centre was forced to close its doors after a woman was doused in what “appears to have been rotten fish”.
News of the closure was first shared via a social media post from the Thames Business Association, saying the centre had to be closed after a “health and safety incident”.
The future funding of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail link to Auckland is now in the hands of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
But any decisions coming from the NZTA’s board won’t be made until it meets again in February after the Waikato Regional Council voted unanimously to send it a … View moreThe future funding of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail link to Auckland is now in the hands of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
But any decisions coming from the NZTA’s board won’t be made until it meets again in February after the Waikato Regional Council voted unanimously to send it a letter asking for an extension of Te Huia’s trial period for an extra year with the same levels of funding.
Do you want Te Huia to continue? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours … View moreMany New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Let the Christmas elves at Mags4gifts.co.nz handle your last-minute shopping. For a limited time, gift a subscription with up to 40% off best-sellers like TV Guide, NZ House & Garden, and NZ Gardener. It’s the perfect Christmas present, sorted in minutes (and no one needs to know it was a … View moreLet the Christmas elves at Mags4gifts.co.nz handle your last-minute shopping. For a limited time, gift a subscription with up to 40% off best-sellers like TV Guide, NZ House & Garden, and NZ Gardener. It’s the perfect Christmas present, sorted in minutes (and no one needs to know it was a last-minute surprise)!
Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock … View moreSenior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock has the full breakdown.
The health system has been accused of breaking the law amid sky-rocketing demand for community-based nurses in Waikato.
This comes as the supply of district nurses lags behind referral increases of more than 100%, leading to staff burn out and an “unprecedented” service failure.
Do you … View moreThe health system has been accused of breaking the law amid sky-rocketing demand for community-based nurses in Waikato.
This comes as the supply of district nurses lags behind referral increases of more than 100%, leading to staff burn out and an “unprecedented” service failure.
Do you use the district nursing service? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
At 50 metres long, the pool planned at Hamilton Gardens would be long enough for Olympians to race in.
However, it will be very shallow — like the other features at the themed gardens, it will showcase the magic of illusion.
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we … View moreIn The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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