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When Toni Jeffs retired from competitive swimming in 2007, a Stuff journalist boldly predicted she would not be forgotten.
"So, while Jeffs will be left watching the Commonwealth Games team from her living room this year, there is little doubt one of New Zealand swimming's most colourful … View moreWhen Toni Jeffs retired from competitive swimming in 2007, a Stuff journalist boldly predicted she would not be forgotten.
"So, while Jeffs will be left watching the Commonwealth Games team from her living room this year, there is little doubt one of New Zealand swimming's most colourful characters will not be forgotten from sporting history."
Never one to shy away from controversy, Jeffs was arguably best known for being sponsored by a strip club at the Barcelona Olympics.
Jeffs won two Commonwealth bronze medals and was 27th at the Olympics.
At a time when many top swimmers stopped competing in their early 20s, Jeffs was notable for her long career in the pool.
In 2003 Jeffs won a legal battle against the New Zealand Olympic Committee, who admitted a selection blunder had cost her a place in the Olympic team.
The year before, at the Manchester Commonwealth Games, she regained her New Zealand title and won bronze in the 50m freestyle.
In 2007, she hinted that she would take up Masters swimming and refused to rule out a comeback. At that time, she was living on a lifestyle block in the Wairarapa.
Despite the prediction that she would not be forgotten, she has been out of the limelight in the years since.
A poll on Neighbourly was overwhelmingly in favour of Aayla Toman playing in the Pacific Youth Cup in Wainuiomata over the weekend.
Nearly 1200 people took part in our pool and 76 per cent were in favour of her playing.
Unfortunately, doing the haka with her team-mates was as close as she got to … View moreA poll on Neighbourly was overwhelmingly in favour of Aayla Toman playing in the Pacific Youth Cup in Wainuiomata over the weekend.
Nearly 1200 people took part in our pool and 76 per cent were in favour of her playing.
Unfortunately, doing the haka with her team-mates was as close as she got to the action.
Aayla, 13, had hoped to take the field for the Te Whanganui-a-Tara U13s at the Pacific Youth Cup in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, on Saturday, but was told the referee would not allow the game to start if she played.
Standing on the sideline during her team’s first match against Samoa Wellington, Aayla said she had been overcome with emotion before the match, but doing the haka had made her feel better.
This chart sums it up: it went lousy on 1 September and probably won't improve until December.
Hi everyone!
Free to a good home - we've had a double sized bed donated to the Raukawa Community Centre that we can't accommodate, so its off to a new home! Please make contact if you are able to pick up today or tomorrow morning before 9.30am, otherwise will be donated to the Sallies … View moreHi everyone!
Free to a good home - we've had a double sized bed donated to the Raukawa Community Centre that we can't accommodate, so its off to a new home! Please make contact if you are able to pick up today or tomorrow morning before 9.30am, otherwise will be donated to the Sallies :)
Nga mihi,
Raukawa Community Centre
The plantings done by the council and Newtown school are in need of a bit of TLC.
Come to Carrara Park to help clear weeds from around the plants!
Even if you don't know your plants from your weeds, I am very experienced in gardening so I would be able to help out.
Please bring your own hand … View moreThe plantings done by the council and Newtown school are in need of a bit of TLC.
Come to Carrara Park to help clear weeds from around the plants!
Even if you don't know your plants from your weeds, I am very experienced in gardening so I would be able to help out.
Please bring your own hand tools if possible. Garden gloves are a must due to glass in the soil. NO big gardening tools like spades are required.
Kid friendly but please be mindful of safety around tools
Has all this rain as been putting you off sorting your hair out all week? Today is your day! We are open to 4pm no appointment required! Get out there in the Sun and pop in. Your boss will be impressed when you turn up with a sharp new cut on Monday morning. 31 Waitoa rd, Hataitai
Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.
Hey Neighbourly folk, can you work out who this is and where the picture was taken. The only hint I will give is that it was 1909.
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Halloween party at the former bowling club rooms 157 Hataitai road.
4 to 6pm on Saturday 31st of October.
All welcome, entry, lollies and activities are FREE
Activities include a crafting area where children can make spooky Halloween things like black cats and spiders.
Downstairs will be a … View moreHalloween party at the former bowling club rooms 157 Hataitai road.
4 to 6pm on Saturday 31st of October.
All welcome, entry, lollies and activities are FREE
Activities include a crafting area where children can make spooky Halloween things like black cats and spiders.
Downstairs will be a black light area with witches and skulls.
Spooky gothic photo booth, charge $10 for a printer photo that can be picked up in a week after event.
Hello what's Kilbirnie's/Lyall Bay/Rongitai's mood over trick or treating this year?
Still doing it? is there a trail page to add an address?
I know I'm willing to do some kind of candy hand out at a distance if folks are worried about pandemic cooties.
Our Pet of the Day is Poppy, a five month old King Charles cavalier, who was born on ANZAC weekend.
Owner Rob Nicol says she loves chilling out and sleeping in the sun.
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday.
… View moreOur Pet of the Day is Poppy, a five month old King Charles cavalier, who was born on ANZAC weekend.
Owner Rob Nicol says she loves chilling out and sleeping in the sun.
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday.
If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz
Hey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty … View moreHey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty shearwaters, kākāriki, aka red-crowned parakeet, numerous skinks, and on the way back a spotted shag near the Days Bay wharf.
All three birds are new species for me. I'm afraid I have no idea what sort of skink this is, I think common skink, but it has a dark iris? Suggestions from those in the know much appreciated - I'm going cross-eyed trying to work it out on the internet.
Funny story, both Chris and I thought this was a railway spike holding up the wood on the edge of the step, then Chris said "wait, that spike has little hands."
Do you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank?
Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!
For a … View moreDo you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank?
Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!
For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...
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Freshen up on driving with a Staying Safe Workshop. Join us for a free get together for a light lunch, cuppa tea and good company at one of our monthly Pop-up Hubs in Seatoun or Linden. Check out the Sleep Presentation at… View moreHello Everyone,
We have a great newsletter for you this week. mailchi.mp...
Freshen up on driving with a Staying Safe Workshop. Join us for a free get together for a light lunch, cuppa tea and good company at one of our monthly Pop-up Hubs in Seatoun or Linden. Check out the Sleep Presentation at Rita Angus in Kilbirnie, to get tips on healthy sleeping and improve leg strength, balance and flexibility at one of our Steady As You GO classes.
We have a funny Poem in "Your Voice" written by DJ Bradley. Test your general knowledge and whip up a delicious panzanella salad in our "Entertainment" section.
We hope you enjoy and stay safe x
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