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With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other … View moreWith universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other vital skills do you think are at risk of being lost?
Share your thoughts below for the We Say You Say column in the local paper - write NFP if you want your comments excluded.
Census data is used by lots of different groups to help meet our needs as citizens and communities, so it's important everyone is able to participate. When we all take part, all of us count – tatau tātou ❤️
If you've already received your access number or forms you can jump the… View moreCensus data is used by lots of different groups to help meet our needs as citizens and communities, so it's important everyone is able to participate. When we all take part, all of us count – tatau tātou ❤️
If you've already received your access number or forms you can jump the queue and fill yours out early. And if you've received two online codes for your household, you can use either number online.
Need help with your census? 👉🏼 Call 0800 CENSUS (0800 236 787)
Still waiting for an online access code? 👇🏼online.census.govt.nz...
Where:- Room 4, Johnsonville Community Centre,
3 Frankmoore Ave, Johnsonville
WHEN:- Tuesday 7 March 2023 7:15pm – 8:30pm
Nutritionist Emma Jiang from New Image International is on a speaking tour of New Zealand between the 6th and 9th of March.
Let Emma guide you … View moreWhere:- Room 4, Johnsonville Community Centre,
3 Frankmoore Ave, Johnsonville
WHEN:- Tuesday 7 March 2023 7:15pm – 8:30pm
Nutritionist Emma Jiang from New Image International is on a speaking tour of New Zealand between the 6th and 9th of March.
Let Emma guide you through the journey of how your body ages over time and how you can achieve "Healthy Aging" with the support of Natural products.
Seating is limited so please phone/text Gary on 021 1155049 to reserve yours.
Have you reached the stage where you want to change direction, step up or scale back, consider new options, or revitalise your lifestyle. This workshop on Saturday 11 March in Paraparaumu may be for you. Cost $30. Limited places. Reservations are essential contact Angela Robertson 0276332821.
By Catherine bishop. Excellent condition. Otago University press.
Desperately seeking 150 more used Interlock bricks needed to complete paving our yard barbecue area before daughters birthday party in 2 weeks. Any colour or condition welcome. Happy to pay for for small piles Will collect. Text or call 0210452762
If you need more forms or accessibility formats,visit www. census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help.
At present there is a petition to be submitted to Parliament in support of making Advance Directives binding, the petition is called Barbie's Bill. If you feel that your advance directive wishes should be adhered to, please sign the petition. Go to barbiesbill.nz... for more information
Found under our deck. If this photo has any meaning for you and you want it please message us.
The Great Horowhenua Cake & Bake Competition....
Come and join us for an amazing baking competition inspired by the Great Kiwi Bake Off. We have TV star Hugo Bussell (2022 Great Kiwi Bake Off contestant) joining us as our star judge.
Skills4Living and The Hope Hub are partnering to bring you … View moreThe Great Horowhenua Cake & Bake Competition....
Come and join us for an amazing baking competition inspired by the Great Kiwi Bake Off. We have TV star Hugo Bussell (2022 Great Kiwi Bake Off contestant) joining us as our star judge.
Skills4Living and The Hope Hub are partnering to bring you this very special competition, open to ALL ages and abilities.
Roll up your sleeves,
Dust off that rolling pin,
Grab those baking and cake decorating books
All to showcase your family favourites and decorating skills.
You never know... you might win one of our amazing prizes, that include a bench mixer, cake decorating tools and even fabulous baking tins (just to name a few)!
In the afternoon the public can come and see your amazing creations, buy lunch, take part in some free craft activities, buy a raffle ticket or 2!
And then there will be "Name the teddy bear" and kids can design and enter their dream birthday cake drawing into our competition to win it being made for their next birthday!
Please visit www.skills4living.co.nz... to find out more, or download the documents attached to this post.
children's cake design competition entry form.pdf Download View
...well they look and feel like leather! Lots of minor scratches and creases but no holes, no smells (smokefree home) perfect for garage, office, rumpus or playroom - or the cat/dog/other quadraped.
They're pretty bulky so you'll need a Ute or van to collect.
Collect from Paraparaumu.
I have 7 Clumping Fairy Bamboo (Bambusa gracilis) available that are surplus to requirements. $30 each. Please contact me if you are interested. Thanks
The council has voted to end Te Uruhi/Kāpiti Gateway project. Please tell us what you think and put NFP if you do not want us to use your comments in print.
It has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I … View moreIt has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I snapped him/her in the Hutt Estuary on 12 January and sent a report off to the Banding Office as you do and got back a very interesting report about the bird.
He/she was banded on Bell Island, Waimea Inlet, Tasman on 28/05/2022 in his/her 2nd year. Sex is unknown. CT7 is a busy chap, since banding this bird has been re-sighted at Saxton Field, Stoke, Nelson on 28/06/2022 and 19/07/2022. This bird is part of a research study on the morphometrics, population trends, longevity and movements of variable oystercatchers in the Golden/Tasman Bays region.
So, if you see CT7 don't forget to report him/her to the banding office.
Variable oystercatcher/ tōrea (Haematopus unicolor). Bird #14 in 2023.
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