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There was celebration in the air at Woodend Preschool and Nursery last Friday as friends and family …
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They marched, sang, and stood in silence. Thousands of people gathered around the country to remember the fallen on Anzac Day. For all your Anzac coverage, click here.
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Shipping Container 40ft, Marshlands Road, Easy access in front paddock, roof has holes which you could repair or put roof of wood & iron on, (no offers)only $2,200 which is a lot less than I paid for it. please email hazeleead@yahoo.co.nz or if there is any handyman that could repair or… View moreShipping Container 40ft, Marshlands Road, Easy access in front paddock, roof has holes which you could repair or put roof of wood & iron on, (no offers)only $2,200 which is a lot less than I paid for it. please email hazeleead@yahoo.co.nz or if there is any handyman that could repair or put roof please email Thanks Heather
Every year without fail, the red blooms appear on politicians' jackets and in street appeals - but have you ever wondered where they came from?
For many younger New Zealanders, the poppy could seem to be a symbol of Anzac pride. However, it had little to do with the Anzacs at first, but was… View moreEvery year without fail, the red blooms appear on politicians' jackets and in street appeals - but have you ever wondered where they came from?
For many younger New Zealanders, the poppy could seem to be a symbol of Anzac pride. However, it had little to do with the Anzacs at first, but was rather originally conceived for an American audience.
The symbol of the poppy itself comes from Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae's famous WW1 poem 'In Flanders fields', which begins with the opening lines: "In Flanders fields the poppies blow, between the crosses row on row".
It was these moving verses which inspired American war secretary Moina Michael to use red silk poppies as a symbol of remembrance.
After campaigning for two years to get the symbol recognised nationally, the poppy was adopted by the National American Legion as their official symbol at a conference in 1920.
Attending this conference was Frenchwoman Anna A Guérin, who saw the potential to sell poppies and put the proceeds towards caring for veterans, their families and poor children. She also had the foresight to take it beyond America to Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
After her representative Colonel Alfred Moffatt suggested the idea to the RSA in September 1921, a motion was passed and the RSA placed the first order for poppies.
Like the other countries, the RSA was planning to hold its first annual Poppy Appeal around Armistice Day (November 11): however, thanks to the French ship carrying the poppies arriving late, the decision was made to delay sales until Anzac Day, 1922.
The first Poppy Appeal was a huge success, birthing the tradition where poppies go on sale in the weeks before Anzac Day and thus tying them to the day forever.
While the poppies were originally sourced from France, the RSA began producing its own in 1931, which were made by former servicemen in Auckland and Christchurch. Production was to go offshore again in 2010: however, this proved controversial and the contract eventually returned to Christchurch for the period from 2014 to 2019.
As poppies reappear this year, take a moment to remember their long journey and how they help the very organisation caring for our soldiers.
Yet more importantly, like the generations before us moved by McCrae's poem, remember those Flanders fields and what the symbol truly stands for - to never forget.
Story by Jordan Gowan
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Hi - just wondering if anyone might have windfall fruit or excess veges from a vege garden etc that they might want to get rid of!? My pigs and I would very much appreciate it :)
Kia Ora North Canterbury,
FUSION CAFÉ RESTAURANT BAR IS OPEN ON ANZAC DAY
TO HONOUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN THERE WILL BE NO SURCHARGES INSTEAD WE OFFER 10% DISCOUNT ON ANY SINGLE TRANSACTION OVER $50.00.
Anzac Day occurs on 25 April. It commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and also… View moreKia Ora North Canterbury,
FUSION CAFÉ RESTAURANT BAR IS OPEN ON ANZAC DAY
TO HONOUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN THERE WILL BE NO SURCHARGES INSTEAD WE OFFER 10% DISCOUNT ON ANY SINGLE TRANSACTION OVER $50.00.
Anzac Day occurs on 25 April. It commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and also honours returned servicemen and women. ... The date itself marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915.
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We have 8 SebastopolxPilgrim geese for sale. 6 of them are just over 6 months plus one breeding pair which is now 2 years old.
Happy to do a discount if you take multiple. Price per goose.
Located just outside Oxford.
Thank you to everyone that has acknowledged my post. I am 1 person; I invite you to email Duncan Webb MP info the Hon David Clark re the need for this Service. I am also aware that the CDHB are carrying out "Consultation" for After Hours Services @ Oxford and in the Hurunui. It would … View moreThank you to everyone that has acknowledged my post. I am 1 person; I invite you to email Duncan Webb MP info the Hon David Clark re the need for this Service. I am also aware that the CDHB are carrying out "Consultation" for After Hours Services @ Oxford and in the Hurunui. It would Advantageous for these services to Dove Tail with a 24 After Hours/ED in Rangiora. I am also aware that Waikariri Hospital is an under utilised Facility as well. Additionally I have started a petition on Change.Org which I invite you to sign as well.
On Wednesday, April 25, New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.
Since 1916, Anzac Day has become the day New Zealanders acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all people involved in military conflicts. It commemorates more than … View moreOn Wednesday, April 25, New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.
Since 1916, Anzac Day has become the day New Zealanders acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all people involved in military conflicts. It commemorates more than 300,000 New Zealanders who served their country and the 30,000 who have died in service, and had been a public holiday since 1921.
A list of the main services across the region is included in the link below. For local services contact your RSA.
Update: one chook has been caught, but the other one is proving elusive. If anyone can help by lending a live capture trap, please get in touch (see my reply to this thread or txt 020 406 41485)
Howdy neighbours. Over the last week or so I have seen a couple off chickens in the gravel kinda … View moreUpdate: one chook has been caught, but the other one is proving elusive. If anyone can help by lending a live capture trap, please get in touch (see my reply to this thread or txt 020 406 41485)
Howdy neighbours. Over the last week or so I have seen a couple off chickens in the gravel kinda parking area by the bridge on Poyntzs Road near Sth Eyre Road.
I was wondering if anyone knows whether they belong to someone, or been dumped there? They are grey in color. I'll add a couple of pics one of the location on Google maps, and one of the chooks I took this afternoon.
If no one nearby owns them, my neighbour can give them a new home.
Please reply if you live near this river and they are, or are not yours, or anyone else who knows whether they belong to anyone?
Sorry photo of birds is crap, taken on my cheap phone in bad light lighting
Who am I and what do I do? I'm a cleaner/organizer. I help deep clean your home and organize it as I go, (If required) I care for my clients health and well being. A clean organized home can reduce stress and increase health. I know people who are extremly busy whether it be working or a full … View moreWho am I and what do I do? I'm a cleaner/organizer. I help deep clean your home and organize it as I go, (If required) I care for my clients health and well being. A clean organized home can reduce stress and increase health. I know people who are extremly busy whether it be working or a full time mum with their children and it can be hard keeping up with the housework! Message or call me for more information. 027 334 4844
Does anyone have a tv for sale with built in Freeview? Wanting to pay around $100. Thanks
Does anyone have a blue ab lounge chair (as in picture) they don’t use and in good condition, would be great, please message me I’d be happy to take it off your hands.
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