Life after cancer: ‘I’m just not about stress any more.'
Jo Mannering had been for her share of regular check-ups before a 5cm tumour was discovered in her breast.
She was stunned. She wondered if she would die. “My most important things were, will my children be okay?"
Now nearly three years clear of cancer, Mannering is one of the 1000 participants and spectators who gathered for Thursday’s Breast Cancer Research Trust Pink Walk & Run at Hamilton Lake Domain.
Poll: Do you go to the A&P show?
A gigantic show-stopping bull called Axle, traditional blacksmithing and farriers, and all creatures large and small entertained thousands at the region’s annual A&P show.
The sights, sounds, and the smells of all things rural returned to Claudelands Showgrounds on the weekend as the Waikato A&P Show celebrated the rural way of life.
Do you go to the A&P show? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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14.3% Yes
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21.4% Sometimes
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7.1% Occasionally
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57.1% No
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.7% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.6% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.9% Keep it as is
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33.2% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.3% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.