Hatfields Beach, Orewa

717 days ago

Matakana student scores in top 1% of International Baccalaureate

Sapeer Mayron Reporter from Rodney Times

“I didn’t really have a life.”

That’s how 18-year-old Asher Goddard described his 2022, as he studied hard enough to attain his goal: earn 45 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and get into the university of his dreams.


And he did it – Goddard got the 45 … View more
“I didn’t really have a life.”

That’s how 18-year-old Asher Goddard described his 2022, as he studied hard enough to attain his goal: earn 45 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and get into the university of his dreams.


And he did it – Goddard got the 45 points, a perfect score, putting him in a very small club indeed: the top 1% of IB students all over the world.

He was one of 18,174 students who did the diploma, and the average score was 30.91 points.

Goddard, who has graduated from Kristin School in Albany, is taking his perfect score all the way to the University of Melbourne to study physics.


Goddard and his family came to Auckland five years ago from Crested Butte, Colorado, in time for him to begin school at Kristin.

Read more about this stellar student from your neighbourhood:

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747 days ago

Send in your little free library pictures

Reporter Community News

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

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717 days ago

Egyptian Papyrus

Maree from Silverdale

Bought in Cairo. Black wood frame. 580mm x 480mm.

Price: $90

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717 days ago

Egyptian Papyrus

Maree from Silverdale

Bought in Cairo. Professionally framed. 745mm x 585mm.

Price: $120

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717 days ago

Large Oil painting by Catherine Preston

Maree from Silverdale

Still life oil painting on canvas with light-weight wood frame. Beautiful primary colours. Artist Catherine Preston. 170cm x 125cm.

Price: $215

717 days ago

Garden stones

The Team from Resene ColorShop Silverdale

River-stone markers are the perfect way to identify your freshly planted seeds and seedlings, while adding a decorative touch to your vegetable garden. Use a range of Resene testpot colours to suit the produce you have growing.

Find out how to create your own.

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718 days ago

Subscribe to NZ House & Garden and get a $68 free gift

NZ House and Garden

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 more
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 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
Find out more

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720 days ago

FREE Entertainment unit

Katie from Red Beach

FREE Entertainment unit PICK UP RED BEACH, WHANGAPARĀOA
181cm(w)x 128(h)
x 45.5 (d)
Good condition. Plenty of storage on both sides
Items and TV not included
Takes a 32 inch TV
Down sizing so must go

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738 days ago

Lost cat

Paula from Dairy Flat - Redvale

** Missing from Top Road DAIRY FLAT **

Ziggy 12 year old female, no collar, all over black long haired with white paws and white bib, white whiskers also a wee bit of white on her nose area. Friendly.. we only just bought her home 4 days before she unfortunately escaped out the back door, … View more
** Missing from Top Road DAIRY FLAT **

Ziggy 12 year old female, no collar, all over black long haired with white paws and white bib, white whiskers also a wee bit of white on her nose area. Friendly.. we only just bought her home 4 days before she unfortunately escaped out the back door, possibly heading back to Surf Road Stanmore Bay where we got her from as her old owner has now sadly gone into Hospice care. Please even if sighted could you message and let us know. Poor Ziggy I do hope we find her. Thank you for reading.

723 days ago

New Years Eve

NumberWorks'nWords Silverdale

“Here’s to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old. Here’s to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold.”✨

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724 days ago

Garden obelisk

The Team from Resene ColorShop Silverdale

This easy-to-make climbing frame adds height, structure and style to your garden and vegetable beds; paint in your favourite Resene hue to add the colour.

Find out how to create your own.

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725 days ago

A Man Called Otto

Sony

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!
Book now

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726 days ago

Attention DIY-loving neighbours!

Resene

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 more
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 or online!)
Find out more

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727 days ago

NZ House & Garden Tours 2023

NZ House & Garden Tours

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
Find out more

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728 days ago

BBQ

Lin from Orewa

hasnt been used a lot, comes with bottle and cover, moving so needs to go pick up Orewa

Price: $150

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