Camping & Tramping Gear
You can get any or all of the items. See the cost after the description of each: #1, 1a, 1b - Two-three person tent (Kathmandu Basecamp Retreat 60) in perfect condition, weatherproof and easy to pitch, comes with repair kit - $80; #2,2a - Small tent - SOLD; #3, 3a - Folding chair - AVAILABLE AFTER 28 AUGUST; #4, 4a - Folding table - AVAILABLE AFTER 28 AUGUST; #5 - Folding stool - $20; #6 - Three folding chairs (have some rust on the legs) – free; #7, 7a - Folding bed with mattress - $40; #8, 8a, 8b - Thermarest Neoair Pillow (inflatable) – SOLD; #9, 9a - Thermarest self-inflating compact mattress - SOLD; #10, 10a - Fairydown sleeping bag - SOLD; #11, 11a - Fairydown summer sleeping bag 'Lightninglite S LH' (203x70cm) - $50; #12 - Foam mattress – FREE; #13, 32 - picnic blanket with a handle - $5; #14 - sleeping bag liner - SOLD; #15 - Chilly bin (Willow, 26L) + full set of ice packs (5) - $25; #16 - 2 piece pot set - SOLD; #17 - MSR ultra light titanium cup - $10; #18 - Plastic plate and cups – FREE; #19 - stainless steel pot - SOLD; #20 - headlight - SOLD; #21 - Gas cooker - SOLD; #22 – Kettle - $10; #23 - gas lantern - SOLD; #24 - Gas cartridge (new) - SOLD; #25 - Sunscreen, repellents, stop-itch cream, backgammon small – FREE; books - GIVEN AWAY; #26 - backgammon + chess - $5; #27 - emergency blanket – FREE; #28 - Genuine Camelback (has also a spare insulated pipe for winter conditions) - $25; #29 - Durable water bladder (Platypus) - $5 each; #30 - water container with a tap - SOLD; #31 – cushions - $5 each; #33 - meditation cushion, inflatable - SOLD; #34 - Meditation cushion, kidney shape, buckwheat hulls filling - $40; #35, 35a, 35b - Fairydown durable canvas backpack - $80; #36 - Backpack rain cover (not used) - $10; #37 - Foam mats – FREE; #38 - thermos bottle - $5; & more…
Must sell - relocating overseas. Pick up only. Phone Vlado on 021 1404779 (see my other posts too; more to come)
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
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