“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 without controversy, with debate over its height and its suitability for jumping off. “There were a few people jumping to conclusions.” Waikato Times, 23/9/11
Thank you once again for your understanding and patients. National Party email, 25/8/11
“The Nappy Lady” Kate Meads visited Little Wonders in Oamaru yesterday. She is pictured with Gemma Aker, 2, whose parents use the environmentally friendly option. Oamaru Mail, 5/8/11
Cancer (June 22 – July 24)
While you might not be able to say what you need to, to who you need to say it to, but find a way to give unsaid words a voice, getting them off your chest. Taranaki Daily News, 24/9/11
Shortest day set to dawn Bay of Plenty Times, 21/6/11
Midland music
Rain date – this is a chance to see some of the performers whose lunchtime concerts have been rained out.
Cost: free
Cancelled if wet
Wellington Botanic Garden Spring Festival brochure
Perfect in place of butter in risotto or tossed with pasta and fresh herbs, John and Margaret … Cuisine, September 2011
The old Ellerslie toilet block on Arthur Street is being revamped to make it safer. The project … involves upgrading the interior, as well as removing exterior brick walls and heavy planting to improve visibility. Our Auckland, June 2011
Cr McPherson had an equally effective solution to the problem: “I find yelling to the dog owner from my balcony at home: ‘Oi, pick that up’, works really well.” Otago Daily Times, 13/8/11
Sudoku Toilet Paper
Is your Dad a smart-alec? Give him a roll of this Sudoku toilet paper. He can play the game then put it to good use! It will keep Dad amused for hours! Advertising pamphlet, August 2011
Off State Highway 2 at Ngauranga
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