Waiwera, Orewa

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1610 days ago

Poll: What do you think of a school calling police on a boy who shot a toy gun?

Denise Piper Reporter from Rodney Times

A Northland school called police after a boy shot a toy plastic gun on the playground. The boy's mother says the treatment was over the top but the ministry says it was correct. What do you think?

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What do you think of a school calling police on a boy who shot a toy gun?
  • 33.3% It's unfair; it was just a toy
    33.3% Complete
  • 52.4% It's reasonable; even toy guns should not be tolerated
    52.4% Complete
  • 14.3% The school should have explained its gun policy before doing this
    14.3% Complete
  • 0% Other (please explain in comments below)
    0% Complete
21 votes
1611 days ago

School Holiday Fun

Kim from Orewa

Great selection of art classes and craft activities this July Holiday programme. Together with a FREE family friendly open day on Saturday 18 July. From Kite making to painting, badge making and weaving.

1611 days ago

Providing a Quality Education in a Caring Environment

Birkdale Intermediate

Hi Neighbours,

Come along and tour the school. See how we engage students through specialist teaching in all subject areas, low-class sizes, strong focus on numeracy and literacy while still offering a vast range of extra-curricular opportunities.

Open Evening – Thursday 20 August 6.30pm
View more
Hi Neighbours,

Come along and tour the school. See how we engage students through specialist teaching in all subject areas, low-class sizes, strong focus on numeracy and literacy while still offering a vast range of extra-curricular opportunities.

Open Evening – Thursday 20 August 6.30pm

Our vision is to provide quality education in a caring environment. We are a school committed to both academic and personal development. We balance academic work with a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities to develop confident strong young people ready to contribute to society.
Learn more

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1611 days ago

Are you ready to get Upcycling?

Resene

The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose … View more
The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose altogether, or just to give it an ‘extreme makeover'. Consider using the school holidays to get Upcycling with the smaller members of your household - or use the next rainy day to drag out the paint and your creativity!

In the meantime, check out some of the creative cookies from last year.
Pick your paints

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1619 days ago

Learn to Play Mahjong

Dil from Red Beach

LEARN TO PLAY MAHJONG
Private tuitions to teach you to play Mahjong.
3 turns of 2 hours each for $120.00 only.
Group concessions considered.

Price: $120

1615 days ago

Motueka: New Zealand’s small-town doughnut capital

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you’re hungry, please step away from your phone or monitor. Would you try this cheeseburger doughnut? Read more about the small NZ team with some big doughnut dreams below.

1612 days ago

Maximise your outdoor space post lockdown!

Shade Design

Winter is here guys but at Shade Design we have every outdoor solution you need to make the most of your space all year round.

With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help yourself but tell … View more
Winter is here guys but at Shade Design we have every outdoor solution you need to make the most of your space all year round.

With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help yourself but tell all your family and friends.

With our custom aluminium frames and awnings, we stand by our products and offer a 5-year warranty.

Check out our winter deals or call 0223424082 and see how we can maximise your outdoor area this winter.
Visit us online

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1613 days ago

Colouring Club

Dil from Red Beach

How to find us: This restaurant is by the Civic Crescent entrance. Look for the table with the colour pencils on it.

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1612 days ago

Have you picked up a copy of our July issue yet?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Well, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where … View moreWell, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where they’ve grown flowers for nearly 50 years. We're still on the hunt for our Houseplant Hero, thanks to our friends at Yates and Kings Plant Barn. Nominations are now open for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year too! There’s a feature on walnut growers in NZ, highlights of new roses coming out this year and of course, details on how to get yourself $20 worth of free bulbs from NZ Bulbs.

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1615 days ago

How water restrictions tighten if it doesn't rain

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Not being able to water the garden might not matter in winter, but current drought-related restrictions will step-up if there's not a lot of rain. How will you be affected? Read the story below:

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1612 days ago

100 Best Children's books of all time

NumberWorks'nWords Silverdale

"The more you read, the more you will know. The more you learn, the more places you will go." Dr Seuss
If your kids are looking for a good read for the upcoming holidays, check out Time's 100 Best Children's books of all time.

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1613 days ago

Tekapo Springs stargazing

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Imagine watching the Milky Way from an underwater hot spring hammock in the mountains. Read more on Stuff.co.nz by clicking the link below.

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