Welcome Weta, Rats rack off!
Watch out rats of the North Shore! Your time is up, thanks to two industrious residents from Ryman Healthcare’s Bert Sutcliffe Village.
The Village Workshop dream team Norris and Dick have been busy rustling up rat traps for their local conservation group, Pest Free Kapātiki (PFK) who will distribute the traps in reserves in the Birkenhead area.
The duo have got the production down to a fine art, and are ready to start on the next batch after PFK’s Senior Restoration Advisor Fiona Smal recently dropped off another load of fence palings.
“We are incredibly grateful to Norris and Dick for making both the rat traps and the awesome wētā hotels,” she said.
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Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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84.2% Yes
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13.8% No
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2% Other - I'll share below!
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Term 2 Basketball Academy Underway!
Hi everyone!
We are underway this week with an awesome new schedule for Term 2, offering more opportunities to train than ever before. There are sessions running 7 days a week and these are open for all ages from 8yrs through to adult, from beginners through to pros. If you would like more information, or to come down and try a session for free, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Phone: 0800 HOOP33 (4667 33)
Email: assist@hoop33.co.nz
Website: www.hoop33.co.nz...
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