Awapuni, Palmerston North

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1324 days ago

Cheques have checked out

Cynthia from Foxton

Banks no longer recognising cheques:
You were probably expecting me to hang out banks to dry.
If so, I do not really understand why.
I have no particular sympathy with banks
I am not a shareholder so no thanks
Is being expressed with this little ditty
Especially when interest rates are so ……… View more
Banks no longer recognising cheques:
You were probably expecting me to hang out banks to dry.
If so, I do not really understand why.
I have no particular sympathy with banks
I am not a shareholder so no thanks
Is being expressed with this little ditty
Especially when interest rates are so ……

Sorry I wandered away from my message
Quite easy to do when I am in my dotage

Do you remember being told that we
Were about to enter a paperless society?
It was such a long time ago that we probably
Can barely remember one day it would actually be.

For myself I do not feel misled or dudded
As those trees in the forest that thudded
To the ground to provide the paper
For printing cheques are so much safer

So many organisations, like Senior Net
Were offering for free, training in the Internet
They recognised the world was changing and wanted
To help get us onboard the technology train before it shunted
Off down the track to never come back

I know the anxiety is real for those who have used
Cheques all their lives. Of course, they are confused.
I want to encourage them and say
Do they remember there once was a day
When they overcame their fear that the new microwave
Would nuke them to Kingdom come? So again, be that brave

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1315 days ago

Apple Watch Series 2 For Sale

Phil from Kelvin Grove

Apple watch series 2 in great condition. Have upgraded to new watch so this one surplus to requirements. Comes with original black sports band strap plus couple of other free straps. Even kept the box the watch came in. Charger and cable included.

Price: $160

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1315 days ago

Lowa Innox GTX Tramping Boots For Sale

Phil from Kelvin Grove

Lowa tramping boots. Model Innox GTX Mid. Gore-Tex fabric. Brand new size 10 UK. Purchased them not wearing my merino socks and they felt fine in the store. Wearing them around house with proper tramping socks they were pinching my feet so had to go up a size so now these ones are surplus to … View moreLowa tramping boots. Model Innox GTX Mid. Gore-Tex fabric. Brand new size 10 UK. Purchased them not wearing my merino socks and they felt fine in the store. Wearing them around house with proper tramping socks they were pinching my feet so had to go up a size so now these ones are surplus to requirements. Lowa a great brand and used by the guys on the Red Stag hunting show. List price was over $400 but got on special, 25% off.

Price: $220

1315 days ago

Rainy Day Holiday Activities

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

Rainy days are the one thing parents do not need during the holidays, but they happen. We have great ideas for free or low cost rainy day activities when the kids must play indoors.

In a perfect world, every school holiday would be filled with blue skies and sunny days, but unfortunately … View more
Rainy days are the one thing parents do not need during the holidays, but they happen. We have great ideas for free or low cost rainy day activities when the kids must play indoors.

In a perfect world, every school holiday would be filled with blue skies and sunny days, but unfortunately that’s not always the case – especially during Winter! It’s a good idea to have some inside activities up your sleeve for those ‘stuck indoors’ times. We’ve put together our favourite rainy day ideas for you to have on hand, just in case.


Let’s Get Physical: Just because you’re stuck inside, doesn’t mean the kids have to blob out and do nothing. In fact if one rainy day rolls into the next, they’ll be itching to move about and use up some energy. Try some of these ideas to get active while you’re stuck indoors:


•Make your own Ten Pin bowling alley by using plastic soft drink bottles and a rubber ball. Put a cup of sand or gravel in the bottom of each bottle to give them a bit of weight, and then arrange the ‘pins’ into a triangle shape at the end of the hallway. Children stand at the other end of the hall and take turns to bowl.Use your Ten Pin alley to fill in half an hour here and there, or arrange a whole tournament to take place amongst your children and their friends.


• Create an obstacle course that traipses through the whole house. I know it sounds like a nightmare to clean up, but it will keep the kids occupied for ages. Not only do they get to create the course, they then get to do it over and over. They can time each other to see who can do it the fastest, or experiment running the course backwards, blindfolded, or with their hands behind their backs. You’ll need to make sure the course is safe, so check it out before they launch into their races.

• Dancing is a great way to burn off some energy, so turn on some music and start moving that body. If you have a house full of kids, you could play musical games like statues or musical chairs.


Create your own Board Games: Board games are a great way to while away a few hours, but if your children are tired of the games you have at home, why not get them to make their own. Give them a large sheet of poster card, some felt pens, old magazines, scissors and glue, and let them go to it.
They’ll need to create their own rules, cards, counters and dice, and trust me – you’ll be amazed by what they come up with. The whole family can take turns playing each other’s games.

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1315 days ago

Do you know a greenfingered hero in your community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you … View moreNZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them now!

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1316 days ago

Can't seem to heat your home this winter?

The team from EnergySmart - Palmerston North

Check out our new blog post: 5 reasons you may be struggling to heat your home, which includes easy and affordable tips to help make your home drier and warmer this winter.

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1316 days ago

Who vs. Whom?

NumberWorks'nWords Palmerston North

Who vs. Whom? If you can replace the word with “he”’ or “’she,” use who. If you can replace it with “him” or “her,” use whom.

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1316 days ago

Foxton

Midge from Palmerston North Central

Where have the lovely kuia gone from the craft building beside the Foxton windmill? They were always a favourite when we went to Foxton because they shared their stories and skills so generously. They've been displaced by a group of gauche young carvers who have no idea how to relate to the … View moreWhere have the lovely kuia gone from the craft building beside the Foxton windmill? They were always a favourite when we went to Foxton because they shared their stories and skills so generously. They've been displaced by a group of gauche young carvers who have no idea how to relate to the public. "We kicked them out," said one when we enquired. Please, Foxton, can another home be found for the ladies, as they added so much to the Foxton area?

1316 days ago

No barriers to learning

Competenz

"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”

When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to … View more
"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”

When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to balance study with a night job and a young family, but his main challenge came in the form of his hearing disability.

Erich says he thinks he’s inspired other people with a disability to take on training.
Read Erichs full story here

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1318 days ago

Green Flights from Aus daily

Rahira from Kelvin Grove

My grand daughter arrives back wednesday for victoria uni,no isolation,i wont be seeing her for a while,these stupid green flights from Aus at 20 daily no isolation,NZS keep safe.

1318 days ago

Injured Bird

Ashoka from Roslyn - Terrace End

Dear Everybody,
I have an apparently injured bird scampering around an enclosed room. There are no visible injuries but it would appear that the bird is, presently, unable to fly. To my untutored eye, it looks like a blackbird, given that its black and is a bird. I have no idea how to aid its … View more
Dear Everybody,
I have an apparently injured bird scampering around an enclosed room. There are no visible injuries but it would appear that the bird is, presently, unable to fly. To my untutored eye, it looks like a blackbird, given that its black and is a bird. I have no idea how to aid its recovery and there are cats around.
Do we have a local bird recovery centre around here? Any advice would be most welcome.
Thank you.

Ashoka Pandey
Telephone: 06*3550784
Mobile: 021-670155
Email: ichor275@gmail.com

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1317 days ago

new dog kennel

John from Roslyn - Terrace End

bought a new kennel in jan this year built for dads greyhound assist dog it never been used people feed the dog baited meat they never saw the camera standing under paid $1800 hounds need bigger house want view tx 0221937150 best offer wins dose not need be a hound just bigger than standard size … View morebought a new kennel in jan this year built for dads greyhound assist dog it never been used people feed the dog baited meat they never saw the camera standing under paid $1800 hounds need bigger house want view tx 0221937150 best offer wins dose not need be a hound just bigger than standard size breeds

Negotiable

1317 days ago

Push further, defy expectations!

No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
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1317 days ago

Why Transportable?

Ezyline Homes

Enjoy the cost-saving, simplicity and quality that comes with a pre-built home. Ezyline Homes builds your new home in their yard and transports to you! That means they will:

- Save you Time
- Be less Hassle
- Save you Money
- Better Quality
- Be more Environmentally Friendly

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Enjoy the cost-saving, simplicity and quality that comes with a pre-built home. Ezyline Homes builds your new home in their yard and transports to you! That means they will:

- Save you Time
- Be less Hassle
- Save you Money
- Better Quality
- Be more Environmentally Friendly

Visit our website or contact our team 0800 399 546 (0800 EZYLINE) for more info today!
Find out more

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1318 days ago

Contents of Vege Hub Orders for pick Thursday 15 July

Amy Houben from Awapuni Vege Hub

Hi there,

Please find the expected contents below for this week's pack:

Celery
Pumpkin
Carrot
Potato… View more
Hi there,

Please find the expected contents below for this week's pack:

Celery
Pumpkin
Carrot
Potato
Banana
Kiwifruit Green
Apple NZ Rose Red

Orders are a flat $15. Instructions on how to order are attached to this email.

Have a lovely weekend.

Amy

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