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Yet another great week with 2 more new faces. It seems that this time of the year is very conducive to painting. Come join us next week for a challenge painting using black, white and only one other colour.
As always new members are most welcome.
Where to find us: - We meet at the Old Central … View moreYet another great week with 2 more new faces. It seems that this time of the year is very conducive to painting. Come join us next week for a challenge painting using black, white and only one other colour.
As always new members are most welcome.
Where to find us: - We meet at the Old Central School Hall 57 Wood St Papakura every Wednesday 12-3:30pm
What do we offer: - Free painting time, Art Tuition with experienced Artists Demonstrations and tips, a great book and DVD library, Workshops, Social interaction, Exhibitions, Competition, Plein Air days, a weekly newsletter, free tea and coffee available; make it yourself and bring along your lunch for a sit down and chat from mid-day.
What we use: - Our members work in watercolour, pastels, acrylics, oils, pencil/pen and charcoal and mixed media.
Who are we: - We are a very active group of people who welcome new members and who are always willing to help if you need some help.
For More Information Contact Glenda 021 928 028
My latest Newsletter - The Papakura Piper is out now, including the latest in real estate news and statistics. Enjoy! Fiona x
OUR NAME: WHY JAMES COOK?
(excerpt from James Cook High School Silver Jubilee)
The name chosen for the school created special interest. Many suggestions for a name had been proposed by local residents for the new high school which was initially labeled 'Manurewa South High School'.
… View moreOUR NAME: WHY JAMES COOK?
(excerpt from James Cook High School Silver Jubilee)
The name chosen for the school created special interest. Many suggestions for a name had been proposed by local residents for the new high school which was initially labeled 'Manurewa South High School'.
The Principal Mr. Lane, felt that while it was good for the first school in it to be named after the district, there was a great deal of merit in having the second school given an inspirational name around which it could gather many of its future traditions.
Mrs. M.A. Roberts (a foundation member of the Board of Governors) suggested the name James Cook for the school. There is no one person more notable in the history of New Zealand than Captain James Cook, Royal Navy. He rediscovered New Zealand in October 1769, charted the coastline and named many of our places and seaways.
The name met with widespread interest and approval, as the year that the school was founded (1968), was the bicennial of the commencement of Captain Cook's epic voyage on the 'Endeavour' into the vast, little-known south seas of the Pacific.
The life and character of this great navigator and explorer contain many of the aims and ideas of a sound education. He was a superb model of honour, conduct and endeavor; a brilliant leader of men who was practical, modest, and self-educated. He was far in advance of his time in the care of the health and well-being of his men and his attitudes to the peoples of the Pacific Area.
His record of splendid achievement and the name of his ship 'Endeavor', which has been chosen as the school motto, will provide inspiration for succeeding generations of pupils at James Cook High School.
Captain Cook
... a man whose sterling if unobtrusive virtues entitle him to rank among the great ...
The NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from June 24-30. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from June 24-30. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. Click here to check the dates and locations.
Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. During these times, please follow the signposted detours. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to June 29.
Source: NZTA
Image: Stuff
How many of us have one or two green kina shells hanging around at home with their pretty spots and segmented surface they make great decoration pieces, but did you know
Sea Urchins, Kina or Sea Eggs are common in the waters around New Zealand. About 70 different species can be found with most … View moreHow many of us have one or two green kina shells hanging around at home with their pretty spots and segmented surface they make great decoration pieces, but did you know
Sea Urchins, Kina or Sea Eggs are common in the waters around New Zealand. About 70 different species can be found with most living in the deep water while around 11 species can be found at depths of 12-14 meters.
These spherical shaped creatures covered in long and short movable spines resembling an underwater hedgehog have a mouth on the underside with a 5-sided limy structure called Aristotle’s Lantern which acts like a set of jaws grinding up food into digestible pellets.
Kina are omnivorous but prefer to feed on large brown seaweeds and kelp, large groups can eat out whole seaweed sites leaving the area barren. They are male and female, but it is difficult to tell them apart until they are cracked open. Undisturbed a kina can live for as long as 20 years.
Kina have been a traditional part of the Maori diet since before pre-European settlement.
The roe of the kina is considered a delicacy to many people and can be eaten raw straight from the shell or served as sushi or “uni” and depending on how it is prepared are low in calories, fat and quite high in protein. The flavour has been described as combination of creamy, sweet, sour salty and bitter.
When harvesting kina take care they are spiky!! Gloves are recommended.
I have some excellent properties for first home buyers/investors at the Open Homes this Sunday. If you have some spare time, these are worth your viewing! Fiona x
Hi neighbours,
Do you have a lot of orange cones lining your community's streets? Can you get to work easily, or do the road blocks cause havoc on your morning commute?
At the end of last week, there were 240 roadwork projects being carried out in the super city! How do roadworks impact… View moreHi neighbours,
Do you have a lot of orange cones lining your community's streets? Can you get to work easily, or do the road blocks cause havoc on your morning commute?
At the end of last week, there were 240 roadwork projects being carried out in the super city! How do roadworks impact your community? Do they annoy you, or do you think it's part of expanding? Let us know in the replies. To read more, click here.
Ensom Funeral Services recognise that all family's needs are different. We happily take the time to prepare a fitting tribute and farewell that reflects the life of each person as being unique.
We are an independently run family business. Having been part of this community for many years.
… View moreEnsom Funeral Services recognise that all family's needs are different. We happily take the time to prepare a fitting tribute and farewell that reflects the life of each person as being unique.
We are an independently run family business. Having been part of this community for many years.
Our friendly team bring a comforting familiarity to your family.
Hi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a … View moreHi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a 3 Months or 5000kms Mechanical Warranty on all of our used vehicles.
Ask for me, Kevin Jamieson, when you phone 0800 114 443. I'm here to help you buy a used vehicle that's perfect for you.
South Auckland Motors
2 Gladding Place, Manukau
0800 114 443
Asking if any one out there maybe able to donate or gift a single foam mattress? NEEDING 2, reasonably in good condition Would be very much appreciated. Please if you have and no longer need and would like to gift/donate reply/message here. THANKYOU ALL.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.
Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.
He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View moreAfter debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.
He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.
We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?
Kids can run, jump, climb, dig and enjoy water play at a new playground that recently opened in the Manurewa suburb of Weymouth.
Hi neighbours,
Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.
Do you support the … View moreHi neighbours,
Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.
Do you support the nurses' stance? What do you think of the latest pay offer? Let us know in the replies. Click here to read more. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).
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