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On Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your … View moreOn Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?
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This week’s speaker was Graeme Jupp, who is a professional cartographer and appears to spend every waking minute thinking about the ill-fated ‘Titanic’.
Graeme’s talk was fascinating. It would be an understatement to call him a Titanic enthusiast. He owns more than 650 books on the … View moreThis week’s speaker was Graeme Jupp, who is a professional cartographer and appears to spend every waking minute thinking about the ill-fated ‘Titanic’.
Graeme’s talk was fascinating. It would be an understatement to call him a Titanic enthusiast. He owns more than 650 books on the subject, and has visited museums and memorials and consulted experts and fellow enthusiasts all over the world.
He has written an e-book from a new angle - a 366-day calendar of events relevant to the design, launch, sinking and its aftermath.
Why has the Titanic caught the popular imagination and remained an alluring subject to so many people ever since it sank? It was not, after all, the world’s worst maritime disaster. If you Google ‘Titanic’ it will produce over 64 million hits!
Graeme offered some reasons. It has been the subject of popular films; it raises some interesting issues for engineers; there were numerous famous people on the passenger list; there are bitter controversies surrounding the rescue of the passengers and crew, and interest was rekindled when the wreck was discovered and explored in 1987.
There is thus a mixture of scandal, rumour, celebrity, catastrophe, heroism, official failures and technical hubris which has proved irresistible.
Graeme chose not to market his book but has made it available as a free PDF on the internet. He explained that it contains material, especially images, which are subject to copyright and which have been freely given on the understanding they would not be exploited commercially.
Note: You can access Graeme’s E-book here
I'm wanting an oven desperately, as the current one is barely working. Only 1 element works and not at full capacity and I only have the grill working in the oven. The oven won't switch off when you turn the switch to off. I have to switch it off at the main switch on the wall. … View moreI'm wanting an oven desperately, as the current one is barely working. Only 1 element works and not at full capacity and I only have the grill working in the oven. The oven won't switch off when you turn the switch to off. I have to switch it off at the main switch on the wall. Weird! My mobile number is 021 2611133
If you love to dance try Argentine Tango the ultimate partner dance.
Great exercise to keep the mind and body active. We welcome all dancers especially those who are physically challenged.
New classes starting May 15 2023 Mondays 10.30 am at Extreme Dance Studios Paremata
$5 for a 60 min class.
… View moreIf you love to dance try Argentine Tango the ultimate partner dance.
Great exercise to keep the mind and body active. We welcome all dancers especially those who are physically challenged.
New classes starting May 15 2023 Mondays 10.30 am at Extreme Dance Studios Paremata
$5 for a 60 min class.
Information contact Ian Jenkins 0297784728 or Cheryl Brown 027 499 8925 email tangoparemata@gmail.com
Rememberance day!
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces became known as ANZACs. Anzac Day is a commemoration of the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli, Turkey on 25 April in 1915.
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
From the poem 'For the fallen' by Laurence Binyon
The Cancer Society has partnered with 9 skydive companies across Aotearoa to offer you a free skydive when you raise $1000.
You can sign up as an individual, or as team, such as a workplace. Regardless, each person must raise $1000 or more to qualify for a free jump.
When you sign up … View moreThe Cancer Society has partnered with 9 skydive companies across Aotearoa to offer you a free skydive when you raise $1000.
You can sign up as an individual, or as team, such as a workplace. Regardless, each person must raise $1000 or more to qualify for a free jump.
When you sign up you'll get to choose where you jump and which region you'd like your funds to go to - these don't have to be the same, they could be at opposite ends of the country.
If you don't know where you want to jump yet, that's absolutely fine. Your local Cancer Society team can talk you through your options and help you pick the jump site that's right for you.
Stop hesitating, go on, sign up now!
Porirua City is joining many other New Zealand cities by introducing e-scooters as another option for residents to get around.
E-scooter operators Beam and Flamingo will initially be providing 200 scooters each as part of a two-year trial starting in Porirua from 27 April.
… View morePorirua City is joining many other New Zealand cities by introducing e-scooters as another option for residents to get around.
E-scooter operators Beam and Flamingo will initially be providing 200 scooters each as part of a two-year trial starting in Porirua from 27 April.
The scooters will be available to hire and use across Porirua and Tawa, and are equipped with GPS technology which enable a range of safety measures to be applied to use, such as the inclusion of speed limits and no-riding zones in some of Porirua’s busier pedestrian areas.
Okay, it is not Friday but this picture by Rosa Marie is too good not to use.
"Spotted this black backed gull with what looks like some fish (or is it orange peel?) in his mouth on a lamp post. I had seen him dived down in the middle of the main road and grab it and luckily had my camera on… View moreOkay, it is not Friday but this picture by Rosa Marie is too good not to use.
"Spotted this black backed gull with what looks like some fish (or is it orange peel?) in his mouth on a lamp post. I had seen him dived down in the middle of the main road and grab it and luckily had my camera on me to take a shot or two."
Don't go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold. You deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about power bills.
Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to… View moreDon't go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold. You deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about power bills.
Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.
And you may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.
Check your eligibility, or check for your whānau, at www.warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz
Hi , does anyone need this knife set and pan . Has been gifted and hardly been used but I kept in a dishwasher and it faded the color and plastic came off for small piece a bit but very sharp and in a good condition, also has some big pan for cooking . Let me know please if anyone would like to use… View moreHi , does anyone need this knife set and pan . Has been gifted and hardly been used but I kept in a dishwasher and it faded the color and plastic came off for small piece a bit but very sharp and in a good condition, also has some big pan for cooking . Let me know please if anyone would like to use it . Cheers
Just the size for small children in the bath. We are offering them in lots of 5 ducks for a donation of at least $5 per lot. All proceeds go to a child centred charity.
Pick up in Paraparaumu
Please email billmoffatt30@gmail.com for instructions on where to pickup the ducks and pay the donation
One girl black, white, gold
One boy gold color
Went missing from Arero place 1 hour ago
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a subscription to New Zealand’s favourite lifestyle magazine, NZ House & Garden. Either gift or purchase a 1-year subscription to
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NZ House & Garden is the authority on interiors, homes and gardens. We cross … View moreCelebrate Mother’s Day with a subscription to New Zealand’s favourite lifestyle magazine, NZ House & Garden. Either gift or purchase a 1-year subscription to
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NZ House & Garden is the authority on interiors, homes and gardens. We cross the style boundaries — from the smallest, most beautifully crafted spaces to designer showstoppers. Then there’s the sumptuous food with recipes you’ll really want to try, carefully curated travel and all the latest homeware and shopping trends.
Happy Mother’s Day,
NZ House & Garden
Another wonderful image from Simon Woolf. It was taken on the Kāpiti Coast.
"This bird is believe it, or not, I believe is Black Tern! "The Black Tern is one of four marsh tern species found worldwide and the rarest in New Zealand, with one accepted sighting north of Wellington in … View moreAnother wonderful image from Simon Woolf. It was taken on the Kāpiti Coast.
"This bird is believe it, or not, I believe is Black Tern! "The Black Tern is one of four marsh tern species found worldwide and the rarest in New Zealand, with one accepted sighting north of Wellington in 2022. When breeding it is a small black tern with grey wings. It is pale in non-breeding plumage (as was the only local record).
Like the closely related white-winged black tern, the black tern can be found in a range of freshwater and estuarine habitats. The nominate form breeds in Eurasia, migrating to Africa to winter, while the North America subspecies migrates to Central and South America" We now have at least three birds in New Zealand, as I spotted three individual birds with the flock of White Fronted Terns. So rare in NZ. Very rapt, and a great find."
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