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Upper North News -September 2022
Kia ora Wet and cold on the outside but dry and warm on the inside... I hope that’s how it’s been for you these past winter months. Spring is here so pick some putiputi for your table and stop to watch the new born lambs and calves frolic with their mama. Take time...
East Coast – September 2022
Kia ora everyone What a month August was; and the weather events we survived! I know some don’t go in for climate change but I have to say... Aotearoa (and the rest of the world) is experiencing some extreme weather events. Our backyard is sodden I hope you weren’t...
Auckland News – September 2022
Well, I hope the wild weather of last month is well behind us and we can look ahead to Spring. September is shaping up to be an exciting month, not only will we be enjoying crisp, sun-filled days, seeing more daffodils and new lambs around the place (have you been to...
North West News – September 2022
Kia ora everyone What a month August was; and the weather events we survived! I know some don’t go in for climate change but I have to say... Aotearoa (and the rest of the world) is experiencing some extreme weather events. Our backyard is sodden... just as well we...
Canterbury News – September 2022
Kia ora everyone What a month August was; and the weather events we survived! I know some don’t go in for climate change but I have to say... Aotearoa (and the rest of the world) is experiencing some extreme weather events. Our backyard is sodden... just as well we...
Lower North News – September 2022
Kia ora everyone What a month August was; and the weather events we survived! I know some don’t go in for climate change but I have to say... Aotearoa (and the rest of the world) is experiencing some extreme weather events. Our backyard is sodden... just as well we...
Auckland South News – September 2022
Tena koutou katoa, I just wanted to acknowledge some of the amazing people I’ve had the privilige of connecting with over the last couple of months. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren are such beautiful souls. I feel very honoured to have shared space with you...
Lower South News – September 2022
Kia ora everyone, What a month August was; and the weather events we survived! I know some don’t go in for climate change but I have to say... Aotearoa (and the rest of the world) is experiencing some extreme weather events. Our backyard is sodden... just as well we...
Upper South News – September 2022
Kia ora koutou/ Hi everyone, Well haven’t we all experienced a very challenging time with our weather. My thoughts are with everyone that has been affected and will continue to be for a wee time to come. There have been cancellations and postponements, particularly...
Central North News – September 2022
Kia ora koutou, What a month August was; and the weather events we survived! I know some don’t go in for climate change but I have to say... Aotearoa (and the rest of the world) is experiencing some extreme weather events. Our backyard is sodden... I hope you...
Auckland South News – August 2022
Tena koutou katoa, My first full-time school holidays balancing work with Nana’s duties done and dusted and I learned some very valuable lessons! Number 1; Do not enter into negotiations with potentially anti-authority humans aged between 2 and 11yrs old! Let’s just...
Auckland News – August 2022
Kia ora e te whānau, We are back into the school term, how is it going? I hope the return to school has been a welcomed break following the holidays, and the kids are settling back into the weekday school routine. What did you get up to during the holidays? I managed...
Central North News – August 2022
Kia ora koutou, What a month August was; and the weather events we survived! I know some don’t go in for climate change but I have to say... Aotearoa (and the rest of the world) is experiencing some extreme weather events. Our backyard is sodden... I hope you...
East Coast – August 2022
Kia ora everyone We certainly are in the thick of winter now. I hope you have fared well with not much flooding and your roofs and trampolines are safely secured. I know we all wish winter to hurry up and be over but I think winter is meant to help us STOP! Winter is...
Upper North News – August 2022
With rugby season well underway, my Tane and I joined friends to travel to Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington to watch the Māori All Blacks play Ireland...what an entertaining game. What did you and your household do to keep everyone entertained these past school holidays? ...
A wonderful caregiver giving back in Tauranga
A wonderful caregiver giving back in TaurangaFor those that need a safe place to flee to, Shona Sharp’s home has always had an open door. Over the years this remarkable women has taken in young woman, and occasionally men, who have suffered domestic violence or...