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Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear … View moreWin one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear from you!
Know someone who could use our support? Apply now!
With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the… View moreWith changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Lucy Drawing Tool and photo enlarger. New, unpacked but not used. Excellent tool for tracing and enlarging onto canvas.
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Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and … View moreLearn with us!
Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and undergraduate degrees to Master and Doctorate level. With subjects including, education, humanities, indigenous studies, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, radio broadcasting, sciences, marae centred learning and much more! With delivery available at multiple sites and some with online delivery we invite you to find out more.
It isn’t too late to enrol! Contact us now
Come and celebrate our momentous 10th Year Anniversary Sale! We have exciting surprises in store for you, including complimentary gifts and FREE LOCAL DELIVERY*. This is an event you won't want to miss, so join us and make the most of these incredible offers! See you there!
Antique (ca. 1900) oval table (European solid oak) with shaped legs on wheels and upholstered chairs (2 head chairs with armrests, 5 chairs).
Table extendable with removable centre section by using the original winding handle. Measurements
6 seater 178cm x 93cm, 4 seater 156cm x 93cm
The table… View moreAntique (ca. 1900) oval table (European solid oak) with shaped legs on wheels and upholstered chairs (2 head chairs with armrests, 5 chairs).
Table extendable with removable centre section by using the original winding handle. Measurements
6 seater 178cm x 93cm, 4 seater 156cm x 93cm
The table top is in used condition with a couple of minor marks, no dents or scratches on table or chairs, good condition for age.
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We passionately implore your compassionate hearts to join us in a cause that will bring sunshine to the little souls of Raumanga Park, Whangārei. Imagine the innocent laughter and gleaming smiles of our precious children as they experience the pure joy of play, regardless of their physical … View moreWe passionately implore your compassionate hearts to join us in a cause that will bring sunshine to the little souls of Raumanga Park, Whangārei. Imagine the innocent laughter and gleaming smiles of our precious children as they experience the pure joy of play, regardless of their physical challenges. We are tirelessly striving to fundraise for an accessible seesaw, a remarkable invention that will allow our children, even those with disabilities, to be included, to be part of the merriment, and to simply feel the warmth of belonging.
Take a moment to explore this webpage and witness the beauty of this extraordinary product through the video presented. See the happiness it can bring, the memories it can create, and the barriers it can break.
At the bottom of the page, you will find a variety of options for making a donation. Your contribution, no matter the size, will be the beacon that helps guide us closer to our goal. We need you. We need your generous heart. We need your spirit of giving.
With your assistance, we can transform an ordinary park into a sanctuary of inclusivity and joy, a place where all children, regardless of their abilities, can create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for considering becoming part of this transformative journey. The moment to act is now. We can't do this without you. www.childrenwithdisability.co.nz...
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!
Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View moreLottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!
Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Hi All,
Does anyone know if the Co Governance Rally is still on at the
Whareora Hall, 820 Whareora Road, Pataua North Road, Whangārei today at 2:30 pm?
I'm curious & would like to see & hear for myself what Julian Batchelor has to say at these meetings that is if I'm allowed in!… View moreHi All,
Does anyone know if the Co Governance Rally is still on at the
Whareora Hall, 820 Whareora Road, Pataua North Road, Whangārei today at 2:30 pm?
I'm curious & would like to see & hear for myself what Julian Batchelor has to say at these meetings that is if I'm allowed in!
If the venue or time has changed at the last minute (as has happened at another schedule meeting) - could someone please update details here. Thank you.
Heres some info.
www.nzherald.co.nz...
* Phone the JP for an appointment (unless going to one of our local Service Desks).
* Explain what it is you need to be completed - some documents can take more time than you expect.
* Do not sign any of your documents beforehand - you may complete the details required but if the document needs … View more* Phone the JP for an appointment (unless going to one of our local Service Desks).
* Explain what it is you need to be completed - some documents can take more time than you expect.
* Do not sign any of your documents beforehand - you may complete the details required but if the document needs to be witnessed, declared or sworn, the Justice of the Peace must complete what is required and must personally see you sign it.
* Please bring photo ID preferably otherwise some other form of identification. It may not be required but it pays to be prepared.
* If the documentation you are requiring to be processed originated outside of New Zealand, check that a NZ JP can complete it for you. In some cases, a JP may not be able to act and you may need the services of a Notary Public.
* If you need a certified copy of a document, please bring the original document and the cop(y/ies) that need(s) certifying.
For the complete checklist, visit the Royal Federation of NZ Justices' Associations website.
Just a reminder that our new Service Desk will be up and running this coming Wednesday at the Tikipunga Library from 9.30 am until noon. This service desk will only be open on Wednesday mornings at this location.
Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!
This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues … View moreSpoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!
This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues delivered weekly straight to their home. Offer available until 2 September 2023.
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Isabella the Resilient
Once upon a time, in the humble town of Waipu, lived a spirited girl named Isabella. Everyone knew her as a bubbly child, full of charm and vitality, spreading joy wherever she went. But everything changed on her 16th birthday.
The day was filled with laughter and love, … View moreIsabella the Resilient
Once upon a time, in the humble town of Waipu, lived a spirited girl named Isabella. Everyone knew her as a bubbly child, full of charm and vitality, spreading joy wherever she went. But everything changed on her 16th birthday.
The day was filled with laughter and love, as her friends and family gathered in Waipu to celebrate. But in a horrific twist of fate, a casual play with her younger brother ended tragically. Isabella, attempting to catch a runaway balloon, tripped and fell through a glass window. The glass shattered around her like crystal rain, piercing her right arm terribly and scarring her face.
The injuries were so severe that her right arm had to be amputated. The loss of her arm and the scars on her face seemed to steal away her joyous spirit. She was no longer the radiant Isabella everyone knew. Instead, she became the target of harsh words and cruel whispers. Names like 'Scarface' followed her like a shadow.
Yet, in the midst of adversity, Isabella found a well of inner strength she never knew she possessed. She chose to turn her pain into purpose and decided not to let her circumstances define her.
Driven by this newfound resolve, she pursued a career in badminton. Many people doubted her, but she proved them wrong. With fiery determination, she trained harder than anyone else, mastering the art of the game with just one arm.
Isabella's victories on the badminton court earned her a scholarship to university. Though her journey was far from easy, she flourished. Her story was a beacon of inspiration for others, and she was no longer 'Scarface,' but 'Isabella the Resilient'.
However, she wanted to do more than just inspire; she wanted to make a tangible difference. Thus, she pursued a career in medicine, her ambition fueled by her own experience. She worked tirelessly, her spirit unbroken, eventually becoming Dr. Isabella Rossi, a leading expert in the field of regenerative medicine.
True to her cause, she turned her focus towards developing better treatments for scarred skin. She researched relentlessly, driven by the memory of her pain, her disfigurement, and the torment she endured. She wanted no one to suffer as she had, and she believed in the beauty of every scar - a testament to the strength of human endurance.
After years of work, she unveiled a revolutionary treatment that reduced and healed scars, helping thousands reclaim their confidence and lives. As the news of her achievement spread, Isabella's name echoed in every corner of the world.
Isabella, who was once called 'Scarface', had transformed her own scars into symbols of resilience. Her story touched the hearts of millions, reshaping the narrative of adversity. It was no longer about the pain endured but about the strength discovered within. And for all the Isabellas in the world, she became a beacon of hope and a testament to human resilience, compassion, and determination.
Isabella's journey from the traumatic incident on her 16th birthday to becoming an acclaimed doctor and an inspiration to many was a testament to her indomitable spirit. Her story serves as a poignant reminder that it is not our circumstances, but how we respond to them, that truly defines us.
Please support our young disabled
www.childrenwithdisability.co.nz...
Authored by Glen McMillan Copyright 05-08-2023
To find out the answer, click the link below and take our ‘Truth about alcohol' quiz.
www.heartfoundation.org.nz...
Good people
WFS has no screenings at Forum North for this Thursday, the 10th August as there is no venue available.
But we have films all set for the 17th. Stay tuned for details next week.
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