Te Kowhai News July issue!
Something to curl up with on one of these rainy nights. Pour yourself a glass of pinot, chuck a bit of wood on the fire and have a read.
In this issue:
- Distant memories but gorgeous photos of autumn from many of you.
- Horrific story of the Miller family's fight to save their dying son.
- Interview with THE tomato guy from Bedford Road.
- A crazy of a story about a local cat called Phillip who got wedged into a passing car and traveled 400km away from home!
- A new column from Louise Hopkins who's sharing crowd-pleaser food for the family.
- Plus all the usual news and photographs.
Thanks once again for everyone's help and input in pulling this magazine together. Your contributions are valued.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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8.6% Yes! New Year, New Me
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22.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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68.6% Nah - not for me
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
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