Meet the former North Shore woman hoping to be NZ's first female champion sit skier
Hi neighbours, in case you missed it, former Milford resident Gemma Fletcher moved to Wanaka to chase her dream of becoming New Zealand's first female sit skier to compete at the Paralympics. The mum of two use a specially-designed ski as she's had a spinal injury since her family was involved in a serious car crash when she was 4. Read her story here or watch the video below (Please type NFP if your comments are not for print)
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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.
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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