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Rainy days are the one thing parents do not need during the holidays, but they happen. We have great ideas for free or low cost rainy day activities when the kids must play indoors.
In a perfect world, every school holiday would be filled with blue skies and sunny days, but unfortunately … View moreRainy days are the one thing parents do not need during the holidays, but they happen. We have great ideas for free or low cost rainy day activities when the kids must play indoors.
In a perfect world, every school holiday would be filled with blue skies and sunny days, but unfortunately that’s not always the case – especially during Winter! It’s a good idea to have some inside activities up your sleeve for those ‘stuck indoors’ times. We’ve put together our favourite rainy day ideas for you to have on hand, just in case.
Let’s Get Physical: Just because you’re stuck inside, doesn’t mean the kids have to blob out and do nothing. In fact if one rainy day rolls into the next, they’ll be itching to move about and use up some energy. Try some of these ideas to get active while you’re stuck indoors:
•Make your own Ten Pin bowling alley by using plastic soft drink bottles and a rubber ball. Put a cup of sand or gravel in the bottom of each bottle to give them a bit of weight, and then arrange the ‘pins’ into a triangle shape at the end of the hallway. Children stand at the other end of the hall and take turns to bowl.Use your Ten Pin alley to fill in half an hour here and there, or arrange a whole tournament to take place amongst your children and their friends.
• Create an obstacle course that traipses through the whole house. I know it sounds like a nightmare to clean up, but it will keep the kids occupied for ages. Not only do they get to create the course, they then get to do it over and over. They can time each other to see who can do it the fastest, or experiment running the course backwards, blindfolded, or with their hands behind their backs. You’ll need to make sure the course is safe, so check it out before they launch into their races.
• Dancing is a great way to burn off some energy, so turn on some music and start moving that body. If you have a house full of kids, you could play musical games like statues or musical chairs.
Create your own Board Games: Board games are a great way to while away a few hours, but if your children are tired of the games you have at home, why not get them to make their own. Give them a large sheet of poster card, some felt pens, old magazines, scissors and glue, and let them go to it.
They’ll need to create their own rules, cards, counters and dice, and trust me – you’ll be amazed by what they come up with. The whole family can take turns playing each other’s games.
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Love to kayak or kite surf? 🏄
Whether getting out on the water is a hobby or a passion, share your views on our marine facilities around Tauranga that help you access the water sports you love 🌊
To find out more information on the Marine Facilities Strategy or to take the survey, visit our… View moreLove to kayak or kite surf? 🏄
Whether getting out on the water is a hobby or a passion, share your views on our marine facilities around Tauranga that help you access the water sports you love 🌊
To find out more information on the Marine Facilities Strategy or to take the survey, visit our website www.tauranga.govt.nz...
NZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you … View moreNZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them now!
Check out our new blog post: 5 reasons you may be struggling to heat your home, which includes easy and affordable tips to help make your home drier and warmer this winter.
"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to … View more"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to balance study with a night job and a young family, but his main challenge came in the form of his hearing disability.
Erich says he thinks he’s inspired other people with a disability to take on training.
Read Erichs full story here
This is a FREE, fun and educational programme for 6-12 year olds held on 21 & 22 July 10-1pm. Please see advert provided below in attachment.
Held by Church of God's Love (COG7) at St James Church premises 70 Pooles Rd, Greerton Wednesday 21 - Thursday 22 July.
Please contact David on … View moreThis is a FREE, fun and educational programme for 6-12 year olds held on 21 & 22 July 10-1pm. Please see advert provided below in attachment.
Held by Church of God's Love (COG7) at St James Church premises 70 Pooles Rd, Greerton Wednesday 21 - Thursday 22 July.
Please contact David on 02041283124 to register before 19 July.
No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
Bring some ordinary storage baskets to life using a few Resene testpots of Resene Nero, Resene Glamour Puss and Resene White and some leafy house plants!
Find out how to create your own.
Caffe Espresso bean to cup coffee maker with traditional milk frother.
Customise your coffee choose aroma, length, 1 or 2 cups coffee beans or ground coffee.
Intergrated coffee bean burr grinder, with 13 adjustable grinding settings.
Energy saving function.
Removable brewing unit.
Just been fully … View moreCaffe Espresso bean to cup coffee maker with traditional milk frother.
Customise your coffee choose aroma, length, 1 or 2 cups coffee beans or ground coffee.
Intergrated coffee bean burr grinder, with 13 adjustable grinding settings.
Energy saving function.
Removable brewing unit.
Just been fully serviced by KD's Electrical, Mt Maunganui.
Open to offers, surplus to requirements.
Pick up Greerton, Tauranga.
What is an Eco-brick?
An eco-brick is a plastic bottle packed with shredded, single-use, non-recyclable plastics, compressed to a required density to create a reusable building block. They are a sustainable way to reusenon-biodegradable plastic waste as they are regarded as a long-lasting and … View moreWhat is an Eco-brick?
An eco-brick is a plastic bottle packed with shredded, single-use, non-recyclable plastics, compressed to a required density to create a reusable building block. They are a sustainable way to reusenon-biodegradable plastic waste as they are regarded as a long-lasting and durable material.
Eco-bricks = a low energy solution to keeping plastic out of the ecosystem!
What is the purpose of an eco-brick?
Making an eco-brick can be a tedious and time-consuming project (but great to do whilst watching TV!) and the purpose of it is to make you responsible for your own plastic waste and encourage you to reduce your own consumption.
The aim is to help you cut down on what you’re buying and ultimately produce less waste whilst creating something beneficial for yourself or the community!
What goes into the eco-brick?
The most important thing about an eco-brick is that the contents are CLEAN and DRY before they get stuffed. The reason for this is to prevent any bacteria or mould forming inside, which will undo all your hard work as they will not be validated!
You can put inside an eco-brick:
Potato chip, biscuit, cake packets etc.
Stretchy plastic e.g., carrier bags, bread bags, clingfilm etc.
Pasta/rice packets
Packaging – bubble wrap/plastic envelopes
Styrofoam/polystyrene
Hard plastic – meat trays, flowerpots etc (however, hard plastics will need to be cut up into much smaller pieces than soft plastic to allow you to reach the weight requirements)
What can I make with an eco-brick?
The most common personal projects are footstools! They can be as small or as large as you want, you can be creative with the bottle bottom colours to make a cool pattern or cover them in some fabric to make a decorative piece around the house!
There are other smaller projects you can make, like doorstops for example! I am personally taking inspiration from this one found on Pinterest:
Ok, so how do I make one?
It is very simple! The picture below shows you how in 5 simple steps. The key is to just keep stuffing until you can’t any more! With time and patience, your brick will come to life.
Come on in and stock up for the wet days ahead. We have all sorts of reading treasure for you enjoyment.
Pick up a comfy chair and a coffee table to set up that reading nook you’ve always wanted. We have cushions and snuggly blankets too!
We are at 199 Chadwick Road in Greerton we are open from… View moreCome on in and stock up for the wet days ahead. We have all sorts of reading treasure for you enjoyment.
Pick up a comfy chair and a coffee table to set up that reading nook you’ve always wanted. We have cushions and snuggly blankets too!
We are at 199 Chadwick Road in Greerton we are open from 9-5 Monday to Friday and 9-3 on Saturday.
Welcome Bay Lions invite you to a Giant Garage Sale:
Saturday 10 July 2021 at 0830 (doors will not open prior).
Welcome Bay Hall 244 Welcome Bay Road.
A few of the items available include:
Furniture
Crockery
1 only Franklin Heirloom Collectable Doll… View moreWelcome Bay Lions invite you to a Giant Garage Sale:
Saturday 10 July 2021 at 0830 (doors will not open prior).
Welcome Bay Hall 244 Welcome Bay Road.
A few of the items available include:
Furniture
Crockery
1 only Franklin Heirloom Collectable Doll
Tools
Books
Knickknacks
Love to fish, boat, kayak or keen on waka ama? 🎣
Or is Paddle boarding and harbour swims more your thing? 🏊♀️
We want to hear from you! Share your views on our boat ramps, jetties, wharves and pontoons around Tauranga and go into win a $100 Prezzy card.
Your thoughts will help us … View moreLove to fish, boat, kayak or keen on waka ama? 🎣
Or is Paddle boarding and harbour swims more your thing? 🏊♀️
We want to hear from you! Share your views on our boat ramps, jetties, wharves and pontoons around Tauranga and go into win a $100 Prezzy card.
Your thoughts will help us develop a strategy for how our marine facilities are used in the future. Fill out the survey on our website bit.ly...
Masters Study
Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori,… View moreMasters Study
Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori, and then postgraduate study.
Awanuiārangi centres you. This is the nurturing space of Māori researchers, with the support of academic and professional staff; this all transpires from an authentic indigenous and traditional Māori environment.
My studies have empowered me to play a more pro-active role in whānau and hapū affairs. Instead of being angry at a past that we cannot change, let’s become part of the solution for positive change.
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