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Can you imagine paper being so sparse and contact between loved ones so infrequent that you'd use every last inch of paper when writing letters?
Such was the case in the early 1800s when New Zealand faced a paper famine. Letter writing was essential to keep in touch but with such limited … View moreCan you imagine paper being so sparse and contact between loved ones so infrequent that you'd use every last inch of paper when writing letters?
Such was the case in the early 1800s when New Zealand faced a paper famine. Letter writing was essential to keep in touch but with such limited paper available the technique of 'crossed letters' was adopted.
The writer would turn the page ninety degrees after finishing a page and add a second layer of text.
Read more about this fascinating writing form here.
Five associates of the Killer Beez gang planned and carried out sophisticated armed robberies wearin…
We can't say it enough. Thanks for your attention, interest and support for Tina Singh Fundraising for Totara Hospice. You might like to know that we are running low on Entertainment Memberships and we're nearing our goal.
Purchase the 2019|2020 Entertainment Membership now to help us … View moreWe can't say it enough. Thanks for your attention, interest and support for Tina Singh Fundraising for Totara Hospice. You might like to know that we are running low on Entertainment Memberships and we're nearing our goal.
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A man is still recovering from his injuries after an "unprovoked assault" in south Auckland's Flat B…
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Hello neighbours,
After journalist Brook Sabin wrote on Stuff that Auckland's Queen St is a disappointment for visiting tourists, fellow travel writer Jake Howie came to our largest city's defence.
Read Brook's opinion piece: stuff.co.nz...
Read Jake's response: … View moreHello neighbours,
After journalist Brook Sabin wrote on Stuff that Auckland's Queen St is a disappointment for visiting tourists, fellow travel writer Jake Howie came to our largest city's defence.
Read Brook's opinion piece: stuff.co.nz...
Read Jake's response: stuff.co.nz...
Who do you agree with?
OPINION: One is a protest against lawful plans to build on land first settled about 1100AD. The oth…
Hi neighbours, Alfriston College has set up a food pantry to feed its students and their whānau. The pantry - Te Paataka Manaaki - was opened after staff noticed students were saving food from the breakfast and lunch clubs to take home.
The idea for the initiative came from the growing movement … View moreHi neighbours, Alfriston College has set up a food pantry to feed its students and their whānau. The pantry - Te Paataka Manaaki - was opened after staff noticed students were saving food from the breakfast and lunch clubs to take home.
The idea for the initiative came from the growing movement of community pantries. Read the story and watch the video below.
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Come in and talk to the team for a FREE, no-obligation consultation on how the … View moreMake an appointment at Triton Hearing today to experience the very best hearing technology, and you’ll access a FREE premium upgrade*valued at $2,000 when you purchase PremiumPlus devices before October 31st 2019.
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Police say there has been no wrong doing after a video surfaced on social media of an officer carryi…
Hi neighbours, the rally at Ihumātao has been called a watershed moment for this generation which can't be ignored. Since last week, hundreds of people have been occupying the Ihumātao site. Fletcher Building wants to develop the land for 480 houses but building on the site has stopped … View moreHi neighbours, the rally at Ihumātao has been called a watershed moment for this generation which can't be ignored. Since last week, hundreds of people have been occupying the Ihumātao site. Fletcher Building wants to develop the land for 480 houses but building on the site has stopped until a solution is reached. Read Glen McConnell's opinion piece and share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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