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Hi there, I’m Mrs Cluck 🐔 – but I think I’m a Sheep 🐑
I got my name because I leave the rest of the chickens, clucking softly under my breath, and go hang out with the sheep every day... maybe cos I’m the same colour??... or maybe cos I’m slightly confused??
But Sue’s not … View moreHi there, I’m Mrs Cluck 🐔 – but I think I’m a Sheep 🐑
I got my name because I leave the rest of the chickens, clucking softly under my breath, and go hang out with the sheep every day... maybe cos I’m the same colour??... or maybe cos I’m slightly confused??
But Sue’s not confused at all, she knows egg-actly what she is… a Certified Bookkeeper and Xero Advisor, with over 20 years egg-sperience running and managing tradie businesses. She’s a mathemachicken when it comes to accounts, egg-ceptional at payroll, and clucking amazing at admin. She loves creating systems, following processes, and running paperless offices.
Ahuh…I think I’ve just realised why I hang out with the sheep, it’s so I can report when there’s been an increase… we all know Sue egg-thralled with numbers, so she’ll want to know when there’s a new addition in the sheep paddock!
SUE TAKES CARE OF ALL OFFICE STUFF YOU HATE – from her home office (so I get let out on time, to monitor sheep numbers!)
Contact Sue to book your free, confidential, no-obligation 30-minute cluck-n-chat, and find out how her egg-spertise can help YOUR business:
📞 RING SUE on 0272 351 351
📧 EMAIL SUE at hello@suegrayva.co.nz
🌐 CHICK SUE OUT at www.suegrayva.co.nz...
wanting to sell trailer... 6x4 Trayla.... been sitting in the garage for the past few years... warrant and reg. expire middle of this month ... want it gone sooner than later ... best offer
Create your own oasis by colouring up an outdoor area with a punchy mural using Resene Lustacryl or Resene testpots. Find out how to add a bright spot to your backyard with these easy step by step instructions.
🌟 A Beloved Classic Comes to Life in Levin! 🌟
HYPE Theatre proudly presents:
✨ The Wizard of Oz – Youth Edition ✨
Dear friends,
We warmly invite your residents, members, and wider community to join us for a heartwarming live production of The Wizard of Oz – brought to life by … View more🌟 A Beloved Classic Comes to Life in Levin! 🌟
HYPE Theatre proudly presents:
✨ The Wizard of Oz – Youth Edition ✨
Dear friends,
We warmly invite your residents, members, and wider community to join us for a heartwarming live production of The Wizard of Oz – brought to life by the talented young performers of HYPE Theatre.
This youth edition is packed with charm, energy, and all the magic of the original. With beautiful costumes, memorable songs, and powerful voices, it’s a show the whole community can enjoy — from the young to the young-at-heart.
Whether you're reminiscing or experiencing Oz for the first time, this is the perfect outing for a group or an afternoon treat.
🎭 Show Details:
📍 Venue: Waiopehu College Stage Hall, Levin
📆 Dates & Times:
Wed Aug 27 – 7:00 PM (Opening Night)
Thu Aug 28 – 7:00 PM
Fri Aug 29 – 7:00 PM
Sat Aug 30 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sun Aug 31 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM (Final Show)
🎟 Tickets Available Now:
👉 Click here to book through TryBooking
Or visit: www.trybooking.co.nz...
💬 Planning to bring a group or need special access? We’re happy to help!
📞 Call us on 06 362 6554
Why this show?
It’s a family-friendly classic filled with joy, music, and memorable characters. You'll be amazed at the incredible talent coming from our local youth — many from Horowhenua College and Waiopehu College and nearby schools.
💛 Think it’s just for kids? Think again!
This show is bursting with heart, humour, and a few surprises — perfect for audiences of all ages.
🎶 With well-loved songs like Somewhere Over the Rainbow and If I Only Had a Brain, you’ll be tapping your toes and smiling all the way back down the Yellow Brick Road.
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Search HYPE Theatre for updates, behind-the-scenes photos, and upcoming show info.
We’d be delighted if you could share this with your organisation or consider organising a group outing — we’d love to see you there!
With thanks,
Matt & Nic
HYPE Theatre
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
I'm looking for a tape deck to buy, to play old tapes. Needs to run by batteries not just power cord..
Thankyou 0211468982
New Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, … View moreNew Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to shore.
People in or near the sea in the following areas should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
AREAS UNDER THREAT:
ALL COASTAL AREAS OF THE NORTH ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER ISLAND, THE SOUTH ISLAND, STEWART ISLAND, and the CHATHAM ISLANDS (updated: 3.02pm, 30/07/2025)
ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN AREAS UNDER THREAT:
STAY OFF THE BEACHES AND SHORE AREAS
People on boats, live-aboards and at marinas should leave their boats/vessels and move onto shore. Do not return to boats unless instructed by officials.
There is no need to evacuate other areas unless directly advised by local civil defence authorities. Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas near the shore) is not expected as a result of this event. We are advising people to:
- Move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
- Do not go to the coast to watch the unusual wave activity as there may be dangerous and unpredictable surges.
- Listen to local civil defence authorities and follow any instructions.
- Share this information with family, neighbours and friends.
- Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges will continue for several hours and the threat must be regarded as real until the Civil Defence states otherwise.
The situation may change as new information becomes available. Listen to the radio or TV for updates, or check www.civildefence.govt.nz...
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is disestablishing four of its five senior historian roles, to try and save money to meet new budget targets.
These historians are people who maintain the official record of New Zealand: websites like Te Ara the New Zealand Encyclopedia and NZHistory.net.
… View moreThe Ministry for Culture and Heritage is disestablishing four of its five senior historian roles, to try and save money to meet new budget targets.
These historians are people who maintain the official record of New Zealand: websites like Te Ara the New Zealand Encyclopedia and NZHistory.net.
Former Chief Historian Jock Phillips is also a former general editor for Te Ara. He joins Emile to discuss what some have called a 'war on history'. LISTEN HERE:
www.rnz.co.nz...
Imagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage? … View moreImagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage?
Stop by the SPCA on the way home and make a donation?
Buy a captain's hat, open up Trade Me and browse "boats for sale"?
Naughty Henry escaped his cage on Thursday and made his escape through the dog door🤬
Because I get home in the dark when working in Wangas he ends up roosting somewhere. It’s been soooo cold at night that I’m concerned again. Please keep an eye out and call me if you spot him.
Cheers Wendy
A few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - … View moreA few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - another parent shares our niggling worries.
We wanted to check in with our online neighbours: do you feel the same way? We are all busy, and keeping children home from school is sometimes impossible given other responsibilities. Busy lives and the apparent loss of collective energy around monitoring cold symptoms have led to more students and staff in shared spaces with sniffles and coughs.
But what do you think? Is this a concern?
We want to know: Are there clear Guidelines on when to keep kids off of school?
Should we be having a nuanced conversation about risk management, and how to better support working families?
Share your opinion with us below!
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