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Experience Marsden Day and Year 7 Information Evening

Inge from Karori

Experience a day at Marsden, next week 12 June, for girls considering Year 1-13 in 2020. Plus Year 7 Information Evening on Monday 10 June, for parents and girls considering Year 7 next year. Come and find out about Marsden, their programmes and visible wellbeing! For details and to register go to … View moreExperience a day at Marsden, next week 12 June, for girls considering Year 1-13 in 2020. Plus Year 7 Information Evening on Monday 10 June, for parents and girls considering Year 7 next year. Come and find out about Marsden, their programmes and visible wellbeing! For details and to register go to www.marsden.school.nz...

Poll: Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC data suggests that an increasing number of kids are injuring themselves on the sports field, with a 60% surge in sports-related injuries for kids aged 10 to 14 over the past decade.

Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

• Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
• Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
• No, it’s more important kids are active

Vote View Results

• 18.2% Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
  18.2% Complete
• 32.5% Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
  32.5% Complete
• 49.3% No, it’s more important kids are active
  49.3% Complete

1219 votes

The hunt is on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this month's magazine, we've got a special competition. We're looking for a houseplant hero! We're already seeing some amazing early bird entries, but perhaps your collection is even better? Let's see! Click through to find out how to enter.

KEEP WARM

John from Wadestown

top of the range king-size electric blanket. Unused. Has dual controls each controlling not only heat levels but also time. heavy wool blanket base. Make a reasonable offer.

Negotiable

Severe weather warning - strong winds expected

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A deepening low pressure system over the Tasman Sea is forecast to move southeast across the North Island during Wednesday, then move away to the southeast of New Zealand early Thursday.

Area: Wellington and Marlborough Sounds
Valid: 9 hours from 4:00pm Wednesday to 1:00am Thursday
Forecast: … View moreA deepening low pressure system over the Tasman Sea is forecast to move southeast across the North Island during Wednesday, then move away to the southeast of New Zealand early Thursday.

Area: Wellington and Marlborough Sounds
Valid: 9 hours from 4:00pm Wednesday to 1:00am Thursday
Forecast: Severe southerly gales gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
Changes: Watch has been upgraded to a Warning.

Area: Wairarapa including the Tararua District
Valid: 11 hours from 2:00pm Wednesday to 1:00am Thursday
Forecast: Rain accumulation may approach Warning criteria.

Poll: Do you own more than one gym membership?

Alex Loo Reporter from Sunday Star Times