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In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids like Aiden are waiting for help.
That’s not fair, when a child’s dreams can be so simple. Aiden just dreams of joining the big kids at school, with the proper uniform. With living costs skyrocketing, hardworking parents are finding it more difficult… View moreIn neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids like Aiden are waiting for help.
That’s not fair, when a child’s dreams can be so simple. Aiden just dreams of joining the big kids at school, with the proper uniform. With living costs skyrocketing, hardworking parents are finding it more difficult to provide their children with essentials like bedding, school uniforms or shoes. These children are also likely to miss out on important opportunities such as camp or swimming lessons.
You can change one young life today. Visit https://www.variety.org.nz/donate/sponsor-a-child/ to sponsor a Kiwi kid.
Do you wonder what happened to your (wealthy) Great Aunt Maude?
Who did she leave her fabulous Estate to?
Dig into the past and find out by attending a FREE Introduction to Family History Course.
This course will give you all the tools to do Genealogy research at home in your own time, and … View moreDo you wonder what happened to your (wealthy) Great Aunt Maude?
Who did she leave her fabulous Estate to?
Dig into the past and find out by attending a FREE Introduction to Family History Course.
This course will give you all the tools to do Genealogy research at home in your own time, and quite likely solve this mystery!
Plus it can help you to connect with other lost parts of your family.
This course takes 4 sessions to complete and is held at Whangaparaoa Library. The course details are:
Mon 4 April
Wed 6 April
Mon 11 April
Wed 16 April
Time 7.00 – 9.00 pm each evening in the library Pohutukawa Room.
Numbers are strictly limited for this popular course. Registration details can be sent to the Course Tutor, Garry Phillips. Please PM me with your details. Or email to genealogy.training.nz@gmail.com for a Course Outline.
The course is run by the Hibiscus Coast Branch of NZ Society of Genealogists.
Bi-fold doors open up the full potential of indoor-outdoor living. And even in small spaces, a simple bifold door can provide fresh air and access to a beautiful view with a simple push.
Historically, Bi-fold doors were already known by the Romans as excavations in Pompeii have revealed. Peter … View moreBi-fold doors open up the full potential of indoor-outdoor living. And even in small spaces, a simple bifold door can provide fresh air and access to a beautiful view with a simple push.
Historically, Bi-fold doors were already known by the Romans as excavations in Pompeii have revealed. Peter Connolly writes in his book ‘Pompeii’ that the Romans ‘disliked single-leaf doors and wherever possible, both inside and out, they used French or even Bi-fold doors’.
We offer a range of aluminium Bi-fold doors that work well in both modern and traditional properties.
Refresh and restore a beautiful old rocking chair with a simple but stylish new look with Resene Enamacryl.
Find out how to create your own.
There's really is nothing quite like a warm slice of freshly baked bread with a thick dollop of butter on top. Our Advanced chef students have spent today preparing their own doughs and baking their wholesome breads. ?
Here is Lidia with a full selection of wholemeal baps, brioche, donuts and… View moreThere's really is nothing quite like a warm slice of freshly baked bread with a thick dollop of butter on top. Our Advanced chef students have spent today preparing their own doughs and baking their wholesome breads. ?
Here is Lidia with a full selection of wholemeal baps, brioche, donuts and English muffins.
Bought in Zimbabwe, I used this as a wall hanging. I stapled a thin piece of wood onto the back and added a string to hang it in my study.
This can easily be removed if you would prefer to use it as a tray cloth. It was sold as a dish cloth, but a friend of mine washed hers and some of the paint… View moreBought in Zimbabwe, I used this as a wall hanging. I stapled a thin piece of wood onto the back and added a string to hang it in my study.
This can easily be removed if you would prefer to use it as a tray cloth. It was sold as a dish cloth, but a friend of mine washed hers and some of the paint ran. So I decided to make it a wall hanging.
Pick up in Red Beach.
Bought in Thailand, this is an elephant themed utility hanger. I used it in my sewing room for my dressmaking tools. I should imagine it would be handy in a bathroom, or behind a door to store things you want handy.
Polished African Mask with elephant carving
Measurements:
304mm long
100mm wide
Has wire on the back to hang
Pick up in Red Beach
Cellini backpack with wheels and handle
In good condition, just needs a good clean as it's been in storage.
I used it as carry- on baggage when I used to travel. VERY convenient with lots of pockets and packing space. Also has handy pockets on each side for water bottles.
Perfect for… View moreCellini backpack with wheels and handle
In good condition, just needs a good clean as it's been in storage.
I used it as carry- on baggage when I used to travel. VERY convenient with lots of pockets and packing space. Also has handy pockets on each side for water bottles.
Perfect for hiking, outdoors, travelling and school bag.
I paid $400 for it. Similar ones on The Market website.
Pick up in Red Beach.
Foldable / hanging toiletry holder
Brand new, never used.
This was a gift which I never used as I already had a similar item.
Pack all your toiletries in the 6 separate pockets and fold/roll it up for easy packing and traveling.
At your destination, unroll it and hang it up...viola... all your… View moreFoldable / hanging toiletry holder
Brand new, never used.
This was a gift which I never used as I already had a similar item.
Pack all your toiletries in the 6 separate pockets and fold/roll it up for easy packing and traveling.
At your destination, unroll it and hang it up...viola... all your items are sorted and handy.
Pick up in Red Beach.
hello everyone, I am a female in my 50's and I am looking for a new place to call home. I enjoy cooking, socializing and enjoy alone time when necessary. I am happy, honest, trustworthy, clean, tidy and pay on time. I have my own queen bed and bedroom furniture. If you think I could be your … View morehello everyone, I am a female in my 50's and I am looking for a new place to call home. I enjoy cooking, socializing and enjoy alone time when necessary. I am happy, honest, trustworthy, clean, tidy and pay on time. I have my own queen bed and bedroom furniture. If you think I could be your next flatmate, please message me and let’s get together to meet. References are available upon request. I look forward to meeting you. Thank you in advance
Bought in Thailand.
The 'vase' is very versatile, can be used as a pencil holder/ incense burner/ vase etc.
Sizes:
Large elephant: H10cm x W 13cm
Small elephant: H 8cm x W 10cm
Pick up Red Beach.
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson commemorate plate for their wedding on 23rd July 1986.
Pick up in Red Beach
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