Life in New Zealand February 11 2012
"Though sunbathing topless was not an offence, Mr Hannah said exposing reproductive organs was. This meant men would immediately get in trouble for dropping their pants but the same was... [more]
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Life in New Zealand February 18 2012
"The way I see it is it's going to be on my bum and it is something I can look back on in the future and remember this point in my life.'' www.stuff.co.nz, 12/1/12
Smoked-Hoki
Ingredients: smoked hoki, fruitrim liquid (grape juice, grain dextrins)
Contains fish.
Supermarket label
Baby sale on this week
New... [more]
Life in New Zealand February 11 2012
"Though sunbathing topless was not an offence, Mr Hannah said exposing reproductive organs was. This meant men would immediately get in trouble for dropping their pants but the same was not always the case if women went nude. www.stuff.co.nz, 27/1/12
… nothing has surfaced that would indicate for sure the Rena was poorly... [more]
Life in New Zealand: February 4 2012
Correction
In last week's election results we wrongly labelled the Conservative Party as the Communist Party in the list of abbreviations. Sunday-Star Times, 4/12/11
In a single day Emma Flack can have Dutch garden gnomes, some Ghanaian dancers or an alternative underground fashion show complete with metalwork pass across her desk. Dominion Post, 21/11/11
When... [more]
Life in New Zealand: January 28
Breaking news – Rena splits in two …
www.stuff.co.nz, 8/1/12
The Imperial Russian Ballet has performed the three-hour ballet extravaganza worldwide. Now it’s your turn!
Hamilton News, 28/10/11
Many people prefer lighter coloured pets because they are easier to photograph and are less superstitious …
Citylife Independent Herald, 2/11/11
We were tempted by a range of... [more]
Life in New Zealand: January 21
“We all need a boost after Rena and people are keen to get on board …”
Bay of Plenty Times, 5/11/11
Mighty River Power chairwoman Joan Withers says the state-owned enterprise is well equipped to deal with a likely partial float of its shares but there is still a lot of water... [more]
Life in New Zealand: January 14
Later in the day, I heat my pie, before eating it in the microwave.
Nelson Mail, 20/12/11
Our diet and the way we live have changed dramatically in the last 100 years. From cave-dwelling hunter-gatherers who slept at sunset, to supermarket shoppers who work long hours and stay up late.
Health 2000... [more]
Life in New Zealand: Jan 7 2012
Part-time owner enjoys steady repeat business and excellent cash flow. No special skills required, ideal for a woman.
NZ Herald, 29/10/11
Taisha Tari … was instrumental in the development and production of the song.
Hawke’s Bay Today, 7/9/11
Mr Walczak has been involved with ballooning for more than 30 years, and taught himself to... [more]
Life in New Zealand: December 31 2011
Tikipunga High School was the scene of a major barbecue cook-off yesterday, with more than 600 sausages hitting the hot-plates before being wrapped in a bread slice and inhaled by hungry students. Northern Advocate, 24/5/11
Loud shirts help hearing impaired Sunday Star-Times, 4/9/11
One of those messages should certainly be that not having sex... [more]
Life in New Zealand: December 24 2011
Treasury estimates the merger could save 15 per cent of costs but couldn’t give a dollar figure. www.stuff.co.nz, 7/12/11
The department announced an overhaul of its gifts and hospitality policy yesterday, banning staff from accepting anything worth more than $50 unless that would cause embarrassment. Dominion Post, 8/10/11
Cruise the Greek Islands &... [more]
Life in New Zealand: December 10 2011
“From my own experience, you find excellent managers on both sides and the brains are evenly scattered around.” Waikato Times, 30/9/11
A former New Plymouth man who broke a man’s jaw in an argument over circumcision has had his freedom cut. Taranaki Daily News, 1/10/11
Councillor Clint Baddeley said the new bridge was not... [more]
Life in New Zealand: December 3 2011
Drill holes in the base of the top bucket and sit inside the other one. “Composting with Bokashi” instructions
Free
Goat, lovely adolescent male goat, no balls, full of fun, great for pruning gardens. Moving away. Will deliver. Press, 1/9/11
Manawatu Four Day Forecast
Saturday
Mainly wine, with morning frosts. Manawatu Standard, 1/9/11
What bugs me
… 28, doctor,... [more]
Life in New Zealand: November 26 2011
WIN
A night in Lake Wanaka Sunday-Star Times, 30/10/11
The main insurer of churches in New Zealand will no longer cover acts of God … www.stuff.co.nz, 30/9/11
A current first aid cert and previous experience is preferred, no criminal convictions essential. Work and Income (Lower Hutt) office job vacancy circular, 12/9/11
An unemployed teenager... [more]
Life in New Zealand: November 19 2011
Bush was sentenced … after he pleaded guilty to acquiring a snake in the Palmerston North District Court. Waikato Times, 8/9/11
“The majority of negative people have half the facts, are personality driven and keep pulling things backwards and sideways and are the first to preach a undemocratic society or that they... [more]
Life in New Zealand: November 12 2011
Faced with a whole raft of cost-of-living increases another rate increase to fund a luxury that is not everyone’s cup of tea is yet another straw breaking the camel’s back. Taranaki Daily News, 16/8/11
Crunch time for apples NZ Farmers Weekly, 8/8/11
Matariki at the Marae
The evening began with the pupils of the Karitane... [more]
Life in New Zealand: November 5 2011
The weirdest thing in my home is…
A pair of autographed Trinny and Susannah Magic Knickers. I interviewed them and they are a great reminder of a magic and hilarious moment. Your Home and Garden, March 2009
The health board should be promoting non smoking and obesity amongst staff. Practice what you preach. Wanganui... [more]
Life in New Zealand: October 29 2011
ACT leader Don Brash and Maori Party co-leader Don Brash last night clashed on Maori Television’s Native Affairs show … Dominion Post, 12/7/11
… said he understood four streakers had been caught by police, and while he at first thought is was “a cock and bull story”, had been assured the event... [more]
Life in New Zealand: October 15
If you have excellent Customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paste environment … Western Leader, 29/4/11
Best Gentleman’s Clubs. Offer flexibility indiscreet, safe, friendly establishments. Manawatu Standard, 6/6/11
Mr Mayes was delighted to win the heat pump and said it was extremely timely with the cold winter weather approaching.... [more]
Life in New Zealand: October 8 2011
Disaster plan seen as key to Auckland’s future Eastern Courier, 29/7/11
On rare occasions it has been reported that the change in air pressure has been sufficient to blow the water seal from the toilet pans. Although this is an extremely rare occurrence, we nevertheless suggest that while your toilet... [more]
Life in New Zealand: October 1 2011
They googled up the words for ‘Go’ and “Russia’, and carefully drew up a sign for the front window. However, the version of “go” they opted for translated as “go away” which a Russian-speaking customer gently pointed out before helping them with a friendlier version. Nelson Mail, 21/6/11
Moves to make... [more]
Life in New Zealand: September 24 2011
... 38, from Feilding, pleaded guilty to acquiring a snake in Palmerston North District Court on Tuesday. Yahoo! News, 7/9/11
Those readers are also sophisticated enough to understand that green issues are not as black and white as many in the Greens would have us believe. Taranaki Daily News, 7/6/11
“We need... [more]