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This handpainted platter was made by Temuka Potteries.
It is in the Fruitopia design.
It is in very good, clean condition, no chips or cracks.
Measurements approx - 286mm diameter
Reduced to sell.
Inspirational NZ blogger Makaia Carr left school at 16 and was pregnant with her first child a year later. In her own words, she was a ‘Maori teen mum from the ’Naki’ who others expected to end up on the DPB. Instead she worked her way up through the fashion industry, launched her own online … View moreInspirational NZ blogger Makaia Carr left school at 16 and was pregnant with her first child a year later. In her own words, she was a ‘Maori teen mum from the ’Naki’ who others expected to end up on the DPB. Instead she worked her way up through the fashion industry, launched her own online fitness community and clothing brand, and is now in demand as a motivational speaker and social media influencer. She has overcome depression and what she now recognises was an unhealthy relationship with her body, to promote a message of self-love and empowerment.
In Keeping it Real, Makaia openly shares her struggles and the strategies that help her to maintain a positive body image and outlook. Her story is a reminder that physical and emotional well-being starts with self-acceptance. As she says, 'self-loathing is imprisonment; self-love is liberation'.
We are moving so these are reduced to sell.
Arcoroc Aspen Torte Platters and Plates
Clear Textured Glass Leaf Pattern made in France
2 Platters Diameter approx 33 cm
3 Plates Diameter approx 24.5cm
The whole lot for $10
We are moving so these are reduced to sell.
$5 for the pair
Vintage Arcoroc textured fish-shaped glass plates.
Made in France in the 1980s.
These transparent glass platters are in the shape of whole fish – fins, scales, tails and all.
1. Nose to tail 25.5cm Width 21cm approx
2. Nose to tail… View moreWe are moving so these are reduced to sell.
$5 for the pair
Vintage Arcoroc textured fish-shaped glass plates.
Made in France in the 1980s.
These transparent glass platters are in the shape of whole fish – fins, scales, tails and all.
1. Nose to tail 25.5cm Width 21cm approx
2. Nose to tail 16cm Width 12.5cm approx
We are moving so this is reduced to sell.
Alfred Meakin Ltd Pottery was a British company that produced earthenware and semi-porcelain tableware, tea sets, and toilet ware from 1875 to 1976.
The company was founded by Alfred Meakin,
The makers stamp on the back shows the platter was made in … View moreWe are moving so this is reduced to sell.
Alfred Meakin Ltd Pottery was a British company that produced earthenware and semi-porcelain tableware, tea sets, and toilet ware from 1875 to 1976.
The company was founded by Alfred Meakin,
The makers stamp on the back shows the platter was made in 1907.
There is crazing on the plate, hence the low asking price.
Platter is 29cm long and 22.5cm wide approx.
We are moving so this is reduced to sell.
Luster is an overglaze, that is applied over the vitrified, glaze-fired piece and requires a third firing. Luster is made of particles of real gold suspended in a liquid medium. Then it's fired in order to burn off the organic binder.
No maker's… View moreWe are moving so this is reduced to sell.
Luster is an overglaze, that is applied over the vitrified, glaze-fired piece and requires a third firing. Luster is made of particles of real gold suspended in a liquid medium. Then it's fired in order to burn off the organic binder.
No maker's mark on the back of the plate.
A great addition to a collection.
We are moving so these are reduced to sell.
These salad servers would be a wonderful addition to a vintage dining setting.
Their shape, details and the amber Bakelite handles make these pieces very desirable, even in a modern setting.
They probably date back to the 1920s / 1930s as they belonged… View moreWe are moving so these are reduced to sell.
These salad servers would be a wonderful addition to a vintage dining setting.
Their shape, details and the amber Bakelite handles make these pieces very desirable, even in a modern setting.
They probably date back to the 1920s / 1930s as they belonged to my grandmother.
There are some tarnish spots on them.
The Bakelite is fully intact.
There is no brand mark or identifying mark on them.
They measure 20.5cm and weigh 110gm
We are moving so these are is reduced to sell.
Silver plated tongs.
These are in very good condition.
There is a little tarnish.
These were my Mum's.
They have a mark on them. B&H. EPNS.A1 (A1 is the highest quality)
They measure 21cm and weigh 113gm
Mum shrank in her last years.
She was only 1.49 metres in height.
This walking stick is approx 84.5cm from tip to toe.
Reduced to sell.
We are moving so this is reduced to sell.
Vintage Cooper Brothers Sheffield SILVER PLATE, Du Barry Pattern, Cutlery Set in Original Wooden Box.
Canteen Items are in vintage condition with some signs of age & use.
There is a little damage on the box.
6 Table Knives
6 Tea Knives
6 Desert … View moreWe are moving so this is reduced to sell.
Vintage Cooper Brothers Sheffield SILVER PLATE, Du Barry Pattern, Cutlery Set in Original Wooden Box.
Canteen Items are in vintage condition with some signs of age & use.
There is a little damage on the box.
6 Table Knives
6 Tea Knives
6 Desert Knives
6 Table Forks
6 Desert Forks
6 Cake / Pastry Forks
6 Fish Knives
6 Fish Forks
6 Desert Spoons
6 Soup Spoons
6 Grapefruit Spoons
6 Teaspoons
3 Tablespoons
3 Piece Carving Set
1 Cake Server
New Zealand Police is urging parents to be alert to the potential risks facing children and young people online.
Today is Safer Internet Day – a global event to promote safe and positive online experiences.To ensure a collaborative approach to internet safety, Police works closely with our … View moreNew Zealand Police is urging parents to be alert to the potential risks facing children and young people online.
Today is Safer Internet Day – a global event to promote safe and positive online experiences.To ensure a collaborative approach to internet safety, Police works closely with our partner agencies, including the Department of Internal Affairs, Netsafe, and New Zealand Customs.
Detective Senior Sergeant Kepal Richards, officer in charge of New Zealand Police Online Child Exploitation Across New Zealand Team (OCEANZ), says supervising children and young people online is the best way to keep them safe.
“The internet opens up a world of opportunity but there are offenders online looking to exploit people, and they target the most vulnerable.
“In the worst-case scenario, we see online extortion groups trying to persuade children and young people to record self-harm and sexually explicit acts, alongside other violent crimes.
“The footage is then circulated among members of the extortion group to gain notoriety and further extort victims.
“Offenders may also threaten to share these videos or images online or with the victim’s family and friends.
“While we’re not seeing a large number of this type of offending here in New Zealand at this time, we know this is having a significant impact overseas.
“We want parents to be alert to the possible risks, but not alarmed.”
Police urge parents and caregivers to educate themselves on this topic and have conversations with their young people about the dangers of having an online presence.
“Having open and regular conversations is the most important tip we can give any parent or caregiver,” Detective Senior Sergeant Richards says.
"This ensures their young children feel comfortable to come forward about any online issues that may arise.”
For parents and caregivers:
- Supervision is essential. This means knowing what your children are doing online, who they are interacting with, and what platforms, apps, or games they are using.
- Check privacy settings. We recommend parents and caregivers research and understand app settings, including privacy settings. This can include turning off location settings, setting profiles to private, or turning off chat functions.
- Long term impact. Offenders will often use tactics such as fear or shame to manipulate young people, and make them feel alienated or trapped, like they cannot escape the situation. These situations can be very distressing and can have long term impacts and need to be addressed appropriately.
- Report suspicious behaviour. Make a report and seek help and support.
For victims:
- Stop talking to the offender and avoid sending any more images or videos – even if they are threatening you.
- Once you have complied with their demands, there is nothing preventing them from targeting you again.
- Save all the online chat, immediately take screenshots. This is important for making a report to the Police, we need all the evidence that you can gather.
- Report the content and person’s profile to the platform and request the content is removed.
- Block the profile.
Where to report offending:
- To report any offending to Police, please call 111 in an emergency, and for non-emergencies, online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Make a Report” or by calling 105.
- If you have seen content online that you wish to report, make a report to the Department of Internal Affairs HERE.
- If you would like advice and support from Netsafe, text ‘Netsafe’ to 4282 or call for free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723).
- You can also report online at netsafe.org.nz/report or by email at help@netsafe.org.nz.
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