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As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.
Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking … View moreAs parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.
Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus!
Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!
A father who wanted his son to know what it was like to be poor brought him to live with a farming family for a few days. The child stayed there for 3 days and 3 nights.
Back in the car on their way to the town, his father asked him:
"And your experience?"
"Fine," replied the … View moreA father who wanted his son to know what it was like to be poor brought him to live with a farming family for a few days. The child stayed there for 3 days and 3 nights.
Back in the car on their way to the town, his father asked him:
"And your experience?"
"Fine," replied the boy.
"Did you learn anything?"
The boy then explained:
1. We have a dog and they have four of them.
2. We have a pool with treated water. They have a river with crystal clear water, fish and other good things
3. We have electric lights in our street, but they have the stars and the moon to light them up.
4. Our garden extends to the fence. Theirs to the horizon.
5. We buy our food; they cultivate, harvest and cook their own.
6. We listen to CDs ... they hear a symphony of birds, crickets and other animals ...
... all this, sometimes accompanied by the singing of a neighbour who works on the farm.
7. We use the microwave. What they cook tastes much better cooked slowly by a fire.
8. We are surrounded by alarms and fences to protect ourselves ... They live with open doors, protected by the friendship and love of their neighbours.
9. We are connected to the telephone, computer and television. They are in communion with life, sky, sun, water, land, animals, friends and their families.
The father was impressed with his son's feelings. Then finally the son comes to the conclusion:
"Thanks for showing me how poor we are dad! Every day we get poorer because we no longer live in nature like farmers do!!!"
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View moreCome together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.
What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Help address smoking in New Zealand and have your say - as a leading cause if cancer we are encouraging the government to move towards their aim of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.
If you wish to have your say go tot he following link and sign the petition www.parliament.nz...
Between the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often forget to take proper rest. Did you know that quality sleep is directly proportional to your productivity level? Click the 'read more' button below and find out how sleep affects your productivity...
This is a four week small group course where you can process and understand the grief and loss of bereavement. Facilitated by trained counsellors. Register by phoning 4376397
Pounamu lives at Kiwi North. This morning she went through her regular Health Check - and came up smiling.
You can visit Pounamu any day between 10am and 4pm at Kiwi North, 500 State Highway 14, Maunu, Whangarei.
She and the other critters would LOVE to say, Hi.
This painting was STOLEN from outside the back of Jesse Rose's store in Kamo last week while it was drying. It is especially SPECIAL because the artist is only learning and was really proud of her efforts.
UPDATE- it may look like we got the stolen painting back, But Sadly no- we haven’t. … View moreThis painting was STOLEN from outside the back of Jesse Rose's store in Kamo last week while it was drying. It is especially SPECIAL because the artist is only learning and was really proud of her efforts.
UPDATE- it may look like we got the stolen painting back, But Sadly no- we haven’t. Despite huge efforts to try and do so.. and some truly AMAZING support of the public... (The post I wrote to say the painting had been stolen, has been shared over 440 x already online, so it’s definitely getting out there..)
It’s out of our hands now, but we are still hopeful it will be recovered., so keep sharing... as we Know people have seen this painting/will see this painting.
But in the meantime I printed off the only photo we had, which was an unfinished picture (the stolen painting had been finished) onto fine art paper, and then Melissa finished the final details ...(for the second time)
And that way we were able to include the painting in the exhibition on Saturday night!
Of course not the same as having the original painting- but it was something 🖤
This fantail will have quite a story behind it,
And I know one day (hopefully) it will make its way back to the owner..
If you know anything about this, please let Jesse Rose know on 021 155 6803, or return it to 575 Kamo Road, Kamo, Whangārei 0112.
Join us for a ‘Women’s only’ day. A late Mother’s Day outing or to meet with friends over a cuppa and browse all that women in Whangarei have to see and show. Massages, facials, nails and hair catered for too!
Come visit us at NumberWorks'nWords for a free assessment of your child's English and maths to see if we are the perfect fit for you!
Just the ordinary plant nursery pots which will be used to propagate plants for repopulating bush
I will pick up
Thanks
Rally of Whangarei brought to you by Mark Cromie Motor Group. Date: 14–16 May, tickets available on Eventfinda.co.nz. Simply download the document attached.
> 1st Prize - An international rally cap signed by Hayden Paddon & Ken Block and a $150 PAK’nSAVE Rally survival pack.
> … View moreRally of Whangarei brought to you by Mark Cromie Motor Group. Date: 14–16 May, tickets available on Eventfinda.co.nz. Simply download the document attached.
> 1st Prize - An international rally cap signed by Hayden Paddon & Ken Block and a $150 PAK’nSAVE Rally survival pack.
> 2nd Prize - a $100 PAK’nSAVE Rally survival pack.
> 3rd Prize - a $50 PAK’nSAVE Rally survival pack.
T&C’s: Competition valid at PAK’nSAVE Whangarei only. Entries must be dropped in to PAK’nSAVE Whangarei’s customer services desk by 5pm Sunday 9th May 2021. Winners will be notified on Monday 10th May 2021 by the phone number provided. See customers service team in-store for more details.
Looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the … View moreLooking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.
T&C's apply.
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