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When D’Artagnan Sprengel was just nine, he had a go with a little blue Canon point-and-shoot camera, getting up close with nearby fungi.
Nearly six years later, he’s an internationally-recognised photographer, whose accolades include a commendation from the global … View moreKia ora neighbours,
When D’Artagnan Sprengel was just nine, he had a go with a little blue Canon point-and-shoot camera, getting up close with nearby fungi.
Nearly six years later, he’s an internationally-recognised photographer, whose accolades include a commendation from the global Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.
The 15-year-old Bombay resident’s work was recently shown alongside photographers from all over the world at an exhibition in Hamilton.
His highly-commended photograph was of a daisy, weighed down by frost and barely keeping its head up.
Sprengel says he has always loved nature. Now that he’s capturing it from behind a powerful DSLR lens – a gift for his 11th birthday – he can see things the eye cannot.
“It shows a difference perspective. Like a spider, which people don’t like, it can show that they’re awesome, they’re fluffy and cute sometimes. They are a lovely and beautiful creature.”
Kia ora neighbours,
Sridhar Kallidai has been reading Agatha Christie’s world-famous mystery novels ever since he was a child. He and his siblings fought over who would read new copies first.
Now he is in the midst of producing a feature film adaptation of Christie’s first ever novel, The… View moreKia ora neighbours,
Sridhar Kallidai has been reading Agatha Christie’s world-famous mystery novels ever since he was a child. He and his siblings fought over who would read new copies first.
Now he is in the midst of producing a feature film adaptation of Christie’s first ever novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, first published in October 1916.
Kallidai and co-producer Mukhtiar Singh have reimagined it as ‘Summerville Murder’, starring Christie’s beloved Hercule Poirot – but with a twist.
The entire film is in Hindi and Poirot is reimagined as Harkishan Purohit, a genteel detective with that distinctive moustache (although Kallidai hopes Singh, playing Purohit, can grow it out a bit more).
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Stuff is doing a story on little free libraries. Nationwide they can be found in everything from fridges to bus stops and little red cupboards.
Please send a picture and short description of your library. Do not forget to tell us where it is.
nicholas.boyack@stuff.co.nz
If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones. So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe.
The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a … View moreIf you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones. So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe.
The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a builder to look at your chimney.
Everything you need to know is at EQC’s site. Don’t wait for the next earthquake to shake you into action, get started now.
Start the new year with a nourishing Antipodes’ night cream moisturiser. Subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years and receive a FREE Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream worth $68. You’ll have until 22 January to take up this fantastic deal.
Antipodes is New … View moreStart the new year with a nourishing Antipodes’ night cream moisturiser. Subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years and receive a FREE Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream worth $68. You’ll have until 22 January to take up this fantastic deal.
Antipodes is New Zealand’s Scientific Green Beauty brand, enhancing global beauty rituals with plant-powered, results-driven skincare featuring the world’s purest ingredients. To take part in this offer use the code ANTIPODES at checkout.
The team at Stuff and NZ House & Garden
Happy New Year to everyone. The IHC Op Shop in Pukekohe is open from tomorrow (Wednesday 4th January). We have had some very generous donations. For this and next week all shoes are half price and clothes on black hangers are $1 only. Looking forward to seeing you in store soon.
Counties Energy Trust, in conjunction with Counties Energy Limited, MBIE, and Ecobulb Limited, are excited to carry out free power assessments in the Counties Energy lines network region.
+ FREE eco saving lightbulbs
+ FREE showerhead
+ FREE power assessment report
- - - Don't Miss … View moreCounties Energy Trust, in conjunction with Counties Energy Limited, MBIE, and Ecobulb Limited, are excited to carry out free power assessments in the Counties Energy lines network region.
+ FREE eco saving lightbulbs
+ FREE showerhead
+ FREE power assessment report
- - - Don't Miss This Opportunity! - - -
Text or call: Evangeline Wilson: 0273 473 562 to arrange a time.
Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an … View moreBased on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Experience a funny, heart-warming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.
#AManCalledOtto, in cinemas January 1 – book tickets here!
It's your favourite time of the year; the Resene ColorShop SALE! Now's the time to Decorate and SAVE with quality Resene paints, stains, wallpaper and accessories.
Plus if you're a Resene DIY card holder you'll get an extra 5% off (yes you can sign up in store or online at … View moreIt's your favourite time of the year; the Resene ColorShop SALE! Now's the time to Decorate and SAVE with quality Resene paints, stains, wallpaper and accessories.
Plus if you're a Resene DIY card holder you'll get an extra 5% off (yes you can sign up in store or online at or online!)
Step inside the pages of New Zealand's favourite home and lifestyle magazine and experience a captivating mix of inspiring homes this summer.
From the 24th of Feb to 1st of April we will be in; Wānaka, Nelson, Manawatū and Clevedon
Family Christmas Story, 5pm Saturday December 24, St Andrew's, Pukekohe; Christmas Service at St Paul's, Buckland, 7.30pm Saturday December 24; Christmas Eve Mass, St Andrew's, Pukekohe, 10.30pm, Saturday December 24. Christmas Day Eucharist, St Andrew's, Pukekohe, 8am and … View moreFamily Christmas Story, 5pm Saturday December 24, St Andrew's, Pukekohe; Christmas Service at St Paul's, Buckland, 7.30pm Saturday December 24; Christmas Eve Mass, St Andrew's, Pukekohe, 10.30pm, Saturday December 24. Christmas Day Eucharist, St Andrew's, Pukekohe, 8am and 9.30am, Sunday December 25. St Andrew's is the brick church on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St; St Paul's is the little white wooden church tucked in next to Buckland School on Buckland Rd. ALL WELCOME
Isn't this cool?! 😎Flash Excavations Ltd have an advertorial in your local Valley Profile newspaper🤙 Check it out 👇
Join us in Making Landfills, a project by Giulio Laura investigating the politics of waste material.
We encourage you to bring small broken objects no bigger than a hand of any colour to add to the LANDFILL! You will select tools from Giulio's tool wall to prepare and stick your pieces to the… View moreJoin us in Making Landfills, a project by Giulio Laura investigating the politics of waste material.
We encourage you to bring small broken objects no bigger than a hand of any colour to add to the LANDFILL! You will select tools from Giulio's tool wall to prepare and stick your pieces to the mosaic.
Lets bind broken objects, pottery, plastic lids, toys, trinkets in a large scale mosaic
style image of a landfill in an attempt to visually engage with the enormity of the waste problem.
Making Landfills
14 - 20 January 2022
Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an … View moreBased on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Experience a funny, heart-warming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.
#AManCalledOtto, in cinemas January 1 – book tickets now!
Rating: M Offensive Language and suicide themes.
It is a real pleasure to have again worked with Craigs' Investment Partners on the Waikato section of their nationwide Christmas Giving programme.
This year they have made a $150,000 of Christmas donations to local communities across New Zealand.
With our assistance, Craigs' … View moreIt is a real pleasure to have again worked with Craigs' Investment Partners on the Waikato section of their nationwide Christmas Giving programme.
This year they have made a $150,000 of Christmas donations to local communities across New Zealand.
With our assistance, Craigs' Hamilton Branch chose a diverse range of local charities to support, and then we delivered the funds - to Rural Support Trust, Kids in Need Waikato (pictured), Otorohanga Community Foodbank, Te Awamutu Community Food Forest, Friends of Mangaonua Esplanade Silverdale (pictured), and Operation Christmas Hamper.
The donations have been gratefully received and put to good use. For instance, Kids in Need Waikato say: “it went towards backpacks that children will receive this Christmas, perfect for starting the new school year next year.”
We’re always happy to help spread such seasonal cheer!
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Have a great break everyone, Meri Kirihimete and Happy Solstice to you all!
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