Walking For Wellness Completed — in Iceland!
Rodnie and Bryan Whitlock completed Ryman’s Walking for Wellness - Everest Challenge all the way from Iceland!
The Edmund Hillary Village couple had been planning their momentous September trip for over a year and at first, when they heard Ryman’s 2023 event was scheduled at the same time, thought they would have to miss out.
“Then we realised we can do it from Iceland,” says Bryan, with the nature of the virtual challenge using the End to End app meaning the kilometres could be clocked up and entered from anywhere in the world.
Click to read their full story.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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83.1% Yes
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14.6% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below
Uplands Kindergarten
Are you looking for a kindergarten for your 2, 3 or 4 year old? Uplands Kindergarten is a community based early childhood centre located in Somervell Church on the corner of Greenlane Road East and Remuera Road. We offer morning and all day sessions to meet the needs of our families. Please look at our website www.uplandskindergarten.org.nz.............................. or email info@uplandskindergarten.org.nz for further information.
Term 1 2025 commences Tuesday 28 January.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.6% 1st December
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17.3% A week before Christmas
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33.3% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below