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Rarotonga Turtle Tours Gain Popularity Among Families This School Holiday
Wed, 3 Jul 2024 17:24:29 +1200 | Snorkel Cook Islands
Among the most popular activities attracting families to this picturesque island is the turtle tours operated by Snorkel Cook Islands. More >>
Two Major Exhibitions And NPDC Venues Showcase Emerging, Established And International Artists
Wed, 3 Jul 2024 11:09:37 +1200 | New Plymouth District Council
Art lovers are in for a treat with two new exhibitions opening at NPDC’s Puke Ariki at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre on Saturday showcasing the work of international and local artists.More >>
Exciting New Partnership: Yes Disability, I.Lead Joins The William Pike Challenge
Wed, 3 Jul 2024 10:29:46 +1200 | YES Disability Resource Centre
Yes Disability Resource Centre, and their members of their programme I.Lead, are taking part in the William Pike Challenge for the first time this year, marking a significant milestone for I.Lead and the 15 young disabled members who will be taking ...More >>
How To Get The Most Out Of Your New Pellet Grill
Wed, 3 Jul 2024 08:23:23 +1200 | Hugh Grant
Pellet grills are revolutionising backyard cooking, offering the precision of an oven with the savory smoke of a traditional grill. If you've just purchased one, or are considering buying a pellet grill, this article will help you maximise your ...More >>
Pātea Hangi shop filling bellies with kai Māori
Tue, 2 Jul 2024 14:15:06 +1200 | RNZ
Boil-up, hangi and fry bread sit alongside more traditional fast food offerings. More >>
2024 Bay Of Plenty Young Grower Competition
Tue, 2 Jul 2024 10:31:05 +1200 | NZKGI
Sydney Hines, Winner Bay of Plenty Young Grower 2023 and former Minister of Education Jan Tinetti Image/Supplied Bay of Plenty Young Grower Competition Showcases the Future of Horticulture Bay of Plenty’s Best Young Grower to be Found. Horticultural ...More >>
A Comprehensive Guide To Staying Productive In New Zealand
Tue, 2 Jul 2024 09:48:44 +1200 | Hugh Grant
Whether you’ve decided to move to New Zealand for a year, just to immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery that the country has to offer or if you’ve been born and raised as a Kiwi, there are some practices that can help you stay productive in the ...More >>
‘Yearning For A Spoon’ - The Late Poems Of JH Prynne
Mon, 1 Jul 2024 11:40:37 +1200 | Howard Davis
“Packed with a kind of fertile obscurity.” - JH Prynne, Lectures on Maximus IV, V, VI . “Here is something I can study all my life, and never understand.” - Samuel Beckett, Molloy. Rarely do creative artists become more productive ...More >>
An Obit For Canterbury Draught
Sun, 30 Jun 2024 14:57:03 +1200 | RNZ
First Person - Lion has pulled the pin on its Canterbury Draught brand, Denise Garland looks back at how the beer brand was pivotal in her family. More >>
What Is 'Loss-Reactive Shoplifting', Cited In Golriz Ghahraman's Court Case?
Sun, 30 Jun 2024 14:52:43 +1200 | RNZ
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's lawyer says 'loss-reactive shoplifting' caused her to take nearly $9000 worth of clothes. But what does this term mean? More >>
Bay Of Islands Sailing Week 2025 - Save The Date For The 22nd Edition!
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 15:36:42 +1200 | Bay of Islands Sailing Week
New Zealand’s largest multi-day sailing regatta is set to unfold in the beautiful Bay of Islands from 21st-24th January 2025. This event promises to be bigger and better, building on the excitement from last year's milestone of 100 participating ...More >>
How Food Waste Is Baked Into Daily Life
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:37:42 +1200 | RNZ
A lot of food waste happens before it gets to consumers, a new report on the problem has found. More >>
Māori-Chinese New Zealanders Embrace Their Mixed Heritage
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:31:45 +1200 | RNZ
As the country celebrates the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar, individuals from different generations of Māori-Chinese descent share details on how they have embraced their mixed heritage.More >>
‘Quite Emotional’: Thousands Crowd At Rotorua Lake Edge To Watch Matariki Show
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:00:59 +1200 | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua's lakefront lit up in celebration of Matariki with the help of 160 drones. More >>
Kara Rickard: 'Matariki Is Being Home And Being On Our Whenua'
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:20:52 +1200 | RNZ
There was only one place that an RNZ presenter wanted to be this Matariki: her hometown Whāingaroa Raglan. More >>
Whanganui Regional Museum Unveils 1950s Hand-Knitted Dress
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:41:23 +1200 | Whanganui Regional Museum
This charming piece features long sleeves, a faux shirt front opening, and a collar. A crocheted belt with a metal interlocking buckle highlights the waist, perfectly balancing playful elegance with classy design.More >>
Power Outages: What To Do - And What Not To Do - When The Electricity Goes Out
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:54:22 +1200 | RNZ
The East Coast, Northland and Coromandel have all been plunged into darkness recently. Here's what to do if it happens to you. More >>
Addressing The Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Crisis Amid Global Shortages
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:04:18 +1200 | MyMT
The anxiety and stress caused by these shortages are ironically exacerbating menopausal symptoms such as mood swings, hot flushes, and anxiety, the very issues HRT aims to alleviate.More >>
REINZ Reports Lifestyle Property Market Shows Resilience With Increased Sales & Stable Prices Lifestyle Property Sales
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:54:51 +1200 | REINZ
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has released its latest data on the lifestyle property market, revealing encouraging trends in sales and pricing for the three months ending May 2024.More >>
French Music Stars Join NZSO For A Night Of Ravel And Strauss
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:17:51 +1200 | NZSO
Under the baton of the esteemed French conductor Stéphane Denève, and featuring an exceptional performance by French mezzo-soprano Virginie Verrez, the NZSO’s A Hero’s Life in July takes audiences on a captivating musical voyage with a richMore >>
