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).
From rugged campsite to 7.5ha resort
Grant Kilby has always loved camping. His mum was director of health at the YMCA, and he would attend YMCA camps in the school holidays. “I think it was mandatory that I was there,” he jokes.
He went on camping holidays with his parents, and later, took his own kids.
“Camping’s been in my blood.”
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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78.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Poll: When do you shop the sales?
Bargain hunters made the most of Boxing Day sales at Centre Place and The Base in Hamilton on Friday.
However, a marketing expert believes Boxing Day sales, long a staple of Kiwi life post-Christmas, is on the outer as Black Friday becomes more popular.
When do you shop the sales? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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0% Black Friday
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0% Boxing Day
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100% I don't
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