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What’s better than a chopping board that’s beautiful enough to use as a serving tray as well?
We took a plain wooden chopping board and spruced it up with an art deco-inspired pattern, using colours from the Resene range.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy … View moreWhat’s better than a chopping board that’s beautiful enough to use as a serving tray as well?
We took a plain wooden chopping board and spruced it up with an art deco-inspired pattern, using colours from the Resene range.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
Take your place alongside our young people.
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and … View moreTake your place alongside our young people.
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and confidence.
Become a teacher and take your place alongside our young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
A mud pool that unexpectedly appeared in a Rotorua mum-of-two's garden is expanding. The mud pool, …
If you are thinking of taking up tertiary study for the first time, or you’ve been out of study for a while, the NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is a great place to start with pathways into our Nursing, Teaching and Humanities degrees.
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are … View moreIf you are thinking of taking up tertiary study for the first time, or you’ve been out of study for a while, the NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is a great place to start with pathways into our Nursing, Teaching and Humanities degrees.
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are offering this fee-free programme* at our Whakatāne Campus.
If you are looking for study options locally, we’d love to hear from you!
*conditions apply
Local woman, Susan Gedye woke up to what she thought was an earthquake, but later discovered a mudpool had erupted in her backyard.
"There was mud flying everywhere, it was shaking everything," she said.
Volcanologist, Brad Scott says "The normal behaviour is for it to cool … View moreLocal woman, Susan Gedye woke up to what she thought was an earthquake, but later discovered a mudpool had erupted in her backyard.
"There was mud flying everywhere, it was shaking everything," she said.
Volcanologist, Brad Scott says "The normal behaviour is for it to cool down and go away," but given the amount of heat it let off, he said "it looks like it wants to stay there."
How would you feel about having an authentically-Rotorua mudpool fixture in your backyard?
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Susan Gedye might have to get used to having a steaming hole to a sulphurous underworld in her backy…
Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.
That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, … View moreEveryday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.
That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, develop confidence in who they are to make the most of their precious lives and become positive contributors to our communities.
We are proud to be the official charity of New Zealand Rugby.
Together we’re showing Kiwi Kids that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
Hey all, I teach line dancing. My classes are as follows:
Tuesday 12 til 1pm Absolute Beginner.
Weds 9 til 10am Absolute Beginners, then 10 til 11:30ish for ALL levels.
Friday 9 til 11am ALL levels
Where: Whakatane RSA Richardson Street.
Cost:$10 per class.
Everyone welcome. Come … View moreHey all, I teach line dancing. My classes are as follows:
Tuesday 12 til 1pm Absolute Beginner.
Weds 9 til 10am Absolute Beginners, then 10 til 11:30ish for ALL levels.
Friday 9 til 11am ALL levels
Where: Whakatane RSA Richardson Street.
Cost:$10 per class.
Everyone welcome. Come along and have fun, meet new people, have fun, get some exercise, have fun, then get together for coffee after. Can't dance but love music? Come on down and listen in the comfy setting then join in for coffee 😊
Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.
On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View moreSatellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.
On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.
The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here
hey, wanting dry firewood, prefer local {Te Puke}, delivered or can come and collect..thank you in advance, Karen
My Challenge is a rewards programme designed to make a difference.
You can earn points, save on fuel with discounts and support your local community by donating your points or discounts.
Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.
We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.
These local collection points are the opportunity to do just … View moreOver the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.
We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.
These local collection points are the opportunity to do just that.
We look forward to working with all our communities across Aotearoa as part of this journey.
www.police.govt.nz...
We are taking small groups on a 2-hour experience. Taste treats made with fresh truffle as you enjoy tea, coffe or juice, then do a truffle hunt with our truffle dog. At the end of the hunt you will have an opportunity to buy truffle butter, truffle salt or fresh truffle. Price of the truffle is… View moreWe are taking small groups on a 2-hour experience. Taste treats made with fresh truffle as you enjoy tea, coffe or juice, then do a truffle hunt with our truffle dog. At the end of the hunt you will have an opportunity to buy truffle butter, truffle salt or fresh truffle. Price of the truffle is per gram, and the price per person for the truffle hunt is $40. Numbers are limited so please if you book a place and cannot come , let us know so that someone else can take your place. Not suitable for children.
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