Have you ever been involved in a rescue effort?
A boatie literally gave the shirt off his back to help save a kayaker clinging to life.
Ross Christensen, owner of Hamilton boat builders Fin Chaser Boats, was handing over a new amphibious boat to owner Ian on Friday in the Hauraki Gulf. But boatbuilder and new owner got to put the toy to the test when they were unexpectedly called to rescue a kayaker north of Auckland.
Have you ever been involved in a rescue effort, and do you have any tips that could help someone else faced with that situation? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10% Yes! New Year, New Me
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18.1% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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71.9% Nah - not for me
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Restoration of Faded or Damaged Photographs
I restore digital images of photos that have been scanned to your PC. I can usually repair faded, out of focus or damaged images whether coloured or black and white. If you are interested, contact me at hendynz@gmail.com and I will give you instructions and a quote on the costs. I will not charge for any photos that can’t be repaired, or you are not satisfied with the result.
Below is an example of a recent restoration of a very faded photo taken of my great grandmother in the late 1800s.
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