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Andy Leslie is perhaps best known as the captain of the All Blacks that controversially toured South Africa in 1976.
A proud member of the Petone Rugby Club, he was a friend and colleague of the legendary fullback Bob Scott. Here a few facts that you might not know about Leslie.
- His father, … View moreAndy Leslie is perhaps best known as the captain of the All Blacks that controversially toured South Africa in 1976.
A proud member of the Petone Rugby Club, he was a friend and colleague of the legendary fullback Bob Scott. Here a few facts that you might not know about Leslie.
- His father, Andy, was a professional footballer in Scotland and later became a life member of the Petone Football Club.
- As well as rugby, he represented New Zealand at softball and was also a good basketballer and excelled at waterpolo.
- He lived for sport at school and liked to joke about his success at School Certificate. "I went to school to eat my lunch and play sport. I got 55 in School Cert, 11 for each subject."
- In 2017, he was inducted into the Hutt Valley Sports Awards Hall of Fame by All Black coach Steve Hansen.
- Leslie played 144 games for Wellington, captaining them to a win in the Ranfurly Shield in 1974.
- His wife is Lesley Leslie. Their children, John and Marty, were both talented rugby players.
- In 2007, he was elected President of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union.
- He has had a long association with the New Zealand Rugby Foundation, which helps players who have suffered a spinal injury.
What are your memories of Andy and his career?
Hi! I'm so excited to finally be sharing a project our team has been working on for a while now: First Rung, our first podcast!
First Rung is packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home - it also comes with a chance to win a … View moreHi! I'm so excited to finally be sharing a project our team has been working on for a while now: First Rung, our first podcast!
First Rung is packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home - it also comes with a chance to win a $500 Resene prize pack.
Over six, bite sized episodes, we cover everything from saving that deposit, to sunset clauses, to how to get your newly purchased home ready to move into.
We'll also introduce you to ordinary Kiwis, just like you, who have navigated the choppy waters of home buying in NZ and made it onto that first rung - and pick their brains for how they did it.
We all know buying a home is one of the toughest, most daunting things we might ever do as adults, so it doesn't hurt to get some expert advice and support. That's what we wanted to give you with First Rung.
So give it a listen and let us know what you think - and be in to win that mint Resene prize pack. I can't enter and I'm well jealous!
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It is National Grandparents Day today. Share your stories about your grandparents and we might publish it in our next newsletter.
Have you been celebrating the day in a special way?
Today is the International Day of Older Persons! It's an important day for everyone to recognize and say thank you to older people for their amazing contributions to the world, from mentoring and volunteering, to sharing experience, being in paid work and much more.
To acknowledge the … View moreToday is the International Day of Older Persons! It's an important day for everyone to recognize and say thank you to older people for their amazing contributions to the world, from mentoring and volunteering, to sharing experience, being in paid work and much more.
To acknowledge the occasion, we have just released our October SuperSeniors Newsletter, you can read it here: bit.ly...
The day is also special as it marks the start of the WHO’s Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020 to 2030, you can find out more about it here: bit.ly...
Resene and Your Home & Garden are on the lookout for the most stunning interior or exterior colour scheme created with Resene paints to be featured in Your Home & Garden magazine.
Monthly winners win $250 of Resene paint vouchers and the grand winner $5000 cash!
What we are looking … View moreResene and Your Home & Garden are on the lookout for the most stunning interior or exterior colour scheme created with Resene paints to be featured in Your Home & Garden magazine.
Monthly winners win $250 of Resene paint vouchers and the grand winner $5000 cash!
What we are looking for:
Clever interior colours
Inventive paint projects
Exciting exterior paint
Entries are now open!
How to enter:
Email photos and a 200-word or more description of your space to yhg@bauermedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Colour Home’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used, and details of when your space was painted. Please credit anyone who assisted you in choosing your colours. The five finalists will each appear in Your Home and Garden, starting from the December issue. Every finalist will receive a $250 Resene voucher and a feature in the magazine, with the winner taking out the Resene Colour Home Awards and $5000 cash. An extended story on the winning home will feature in the June 2021 issue.
Good News makes us feel good! It could be a colourful new art installation, a special new community garden project, a business doing something a little different or a missing kitty that's finally been reunited with its worried owners...
If something's happening in your neighbourhood … View moreGood News makes us feel good! It could be a colourful new art installation, a special new community garden project, a business doing something a little different or a missing kitty that's finally been reunited with its worried owners...
If something's happening in your neighbourhood that's made you happy spread some joy and let your neighbours know all about it.
Head to the Good News page to share your good news and we'll reward the best entries with a $100 Prezzy® card each week (plus there's spot prizes for supportive neighbours and entertaining banter!) Get involved!
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The hunt is on for sports gear to help Porirua youngsters play sport.
The community sports bank at Te Rauparaha Arena is approaching its first birthday, and the call has gone out for summer sports gear.
Sports equipment for the sports bank is donated by clubs, sports organisations, the public and … View moreThe hunt is on for sports gear to help Porirua youngsters play sport.
The community sports bank at Te Rauparaha Arena is approaching its first birthday, and the call has gone out for summer sports gear.
Sports equipment for the sports bank is donated by clubs, sports organisations, the public and from lost and found at council recreation centres and swimming pools. It’s then given to tamariki to remove some of the cost barriers of playing sport - which has significant social and physical benefits.
Schools, police, coaches, clubs and other agencies identify those in need, who can then access the equipment for free, using a printed card they are issued.
Anyone with items to donate can contact Keith Tahere at Te Rauparaha Arena - Keith.tahere@poriruacity.govt.nz
We are happy to announce new SAYGO classes will be opening in Khandallah and Lower Hutt:
When: Tuesdays at 11am (starting from 20th October)
Where: St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah
When: Wednesdays at 11am (starting from 21st October)
Where: Knox Church, 574 High Street, Boulcott, … View moreWe are happy to announce new SAYGO classes will be opening in Khandallah and Lower Hutt:
When: Tuesdays at 11am (starting from 20th October)
Where: St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah
When: Wednesdays at 11am (starting from 21st October)
Where: Knox Church, 574 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt
Our Hataitai classes are still open:
When: Wednesdays at 12pm
Where: All Saints Church, Hataitai
Email: acwellington.org.nz or Call: Ann on 04 499 6646 to find out more.
One of our wonderful newsletter readers have emailed in to let us know that ASB bank has set up a Senior Priority Direct Phone Line.
Call on 0800 272 119 for your banking questions and needs.
The Ministry of Social Development has requested more information from Porirua City Council about $2.6 million worth of Covid-19 wage subsidies it claimed.
The council’s chief executive, Wendy Walker, said the council applied for the subsidy based on revenue for the month of April, which showed … View moreThe Ministry of Social Development has requested more information from Porirua City Council about $2.6 million worth of Covid-19 wage subsidies it claimed.
The council’s chief executive, Wendy Walker, said the council applied for the subsidy based on revenue for the month of April, which showed a greater than 40 per cent decline compared to April 2019.
Mayor Anita Baker, last week distanced herself from Facebook citing comments and allegations that the council accessed the wage subsidy illegally.
School Holiday Fun events:
Pātaka School Holiday Programme, Tue 6, Wed 7, Thu 8 October, 10.30-12pm. For children aged 6-12 years. Free, but places are limited and booking essential phone 04 237 1511.
Kindy Gym at Te Rauparaha Arena for Age 1–4years. Thursday 1 October 9.30–11am, … View moreSchool Holiday Fun events:
Pātaka School Holiday Programme, Tue 6, Wed 7, Thu 8 October, 10.30-12pm. For children aged 6-12 years. Free, but places are limited and booking essential phone 04 237 1511.
Kindy Gym at Te Rauparaha Arena for Age 1–4years. Thursday 1 October 9.30–11am, Wednesday 7 October 9.30am–11.00am. To book phone 04 237 1521.
Dash Swim School Holiday Programme, 28 September–9 October, at Cannons Creek Pool. For info and to book email dash@poriruacity.govt.nz
Arena Aquatics, 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua. For a splashing good time head to Porirua where the wave pool, hydroslide, spa & sauna is all included with your entry! For hours call 04 237 1521 or visit Arena Aquatics
New Zealand Police Museum, Papakowhai Rd, Papakowhai, Porirua. Lots of school holiday fun, 7 days 10am-5pm. For information about special events visit NZ Police Museum
October events:
Porirua Grand Traverse, Whitireia Polytechnic, Wineera Drive, Porirua, Sunday 4 October 8am-3pm. Something for everyone from the 9km Fun Run / Walk through to 55km Multisport event.
Love Local Expo – Porirua, Saturday 17 October 2020 10am-4pm. Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua. A huge range of local businesses, market stalls, food and fun for the whole family.
Pātaka Art + Museum, Cnr Parumoana and Norrie St Porirua, for current exhibitions visit Pātaka Art + Museum
Papercrafting Expo, Saturday 10 October, 9.30am-4pm, Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua. Loads of mix media, stamping the show is great for scrapbookers, card makers, art journals and anyone looking for a new hobby.
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