Swift Horse Holiday Chess Tournament
π Opportunity for FREE Entry for New Players β Swift Horse Holiday Chess Tournament! βοΈ
Weβre inviting new young chess players to join our Swift Horse Holiday Chess Tournament tomorrow, 7 December (1:00β4:30pm) β usually $30, but with free entry or special discounts for first-time participants!
π Arrival time: 12:45β1:00pm (must arrive on time to receive the
Venue: 53 Morrinsville Rd, Hillcrest
π¦π§ Who can join?
Your child must:
βοΈ Never have joined any Chess Power or Swift Horse Chess Tournament
βοΈ Never have attended any Swift Horse Chess Classes
βοΈ Already know how all chess pieces move
π How to register:
Send a text to 0210331078 or email your childβs full name (given name + family name) and year of birth to chess@swift-horse.co.nz
Deadline: End of today β 6 December
πΈ Special Discount Structure (based on order of emails received):
1stβ3rd: FREE
4thβ6th: $5
7thβ9th: $10
10thβ12th: $15
13thβ15th: $20
16thβ18th: $25
19th- : $30 (usual fee)
When I receive your email, Iβll reply with your order number so you can decide whether to accept the offer.
Please note: your order may move forward if earlier families give up their spot.
Spots are limited β send your email today!
We look forward to welcoming new young players to the chess family! βοΈπ
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Jerry Hsiao (B.Sc., GradDip. Tch.)
New Zealand Chess Federation Regionals Organiser
Chess Power Tournament Arbiter
Chess Coach at Berkley Normal School
Chess Coach at Haupatu School
Chess Coach at Silverdale Normal School
Chess Coach at Te Totara Primary School
Chess Coach at Whitiora School
Manager of Swift Horse Cram School
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? π°π²
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itβs approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.5% Yes
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46.5% No
A riddle to start the festive season π²ππ
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
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Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri
From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area.
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