Monthly Archives: December 2011

GREYMOUTH- An Historical Directory

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

Not my work but a fascinating result from what was pretty much a labour of love by one of our hard working librarians. It is fascinating to find out bits and pieces about your town or your district, and I … Continue reading →

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

How do you spell “GOODNESS”! 6 adults and 2 under-5s. And the Santa Sacks were chocka full, as well! A couple of hours after this photo our lounge got VERY small! Follow @macgibbons

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Christmas Cheers!!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

‘Tis the day before Christmas  and so to go with my fondest wish for you to have a wonderful Festive Season with your family around you, I present these little gems about the “Christmas Cheer”. (If you are reading this in … Continue reading →

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DO I HATE?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Hate or hatred- abhorrence, abomination, anathema, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, detestation, disgust, enmity, execration, horror, hostility, ill will, loathing, malevolence, malignity, mislike, objection, odium, pain, rancor, rankling, repugnance, repulsion, resentment, revulsion, scorn, spite. I have told my children, both my own and those who I have taught over the years that ‘hate’ isn’t a word that should be used too freely. It’s often a bit of a throwaway word … Continue reading →

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Equitable?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

In banks such as Lloyds and Barclays, directors’ pay now is 75 times that of the average employee. THE WEEK 17.12.11 Since 1980, executive salaries in Britain’s FTSE 100 companies have risen by 4,000% compared to 300% for their employees … Continue reading →

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New Zealand’s native plant of 2011 is…

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

Who’da thunk it!! A survey carried out among hundreds, no THOUSANDS of ‘plant enthusiasts’ has identified an almost unknown bit of New Zealand flora as the country’s “Plant Of The Year”. The ‘bamboo rush‘ was the popular choice. Interesting, given … Continue reading →

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“Meri Kirihimete!”

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

I’m sure you worked out what “Meri Kirihimete!” means- Merry Christmas. And so to one and all, “Meri Kirihimete!” and a very happy and prosperous New Year to all who visit.The flower is the Pohutukawa, New Zealand’s ‘Christmas’ tree. Meri Kirihimete is … Continue reading →

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KULULA- Would It Be YOUR Choice?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

This was sent to me as an email- thought you might be amused by it as was I. There seems to be a bit of a theme of hard landings, though so I just wonder whether I would make them … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL DISGRACE

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Terepo Taura-Griffiths, James Joseph (‘JJ’) Ruhe Lawrence, Kash McKinnon, Dylan Hohepa Tonga Rimoni, Nia Glassie, Jhia Te Tua, Tyla-Maree Flynn, Baby Afoa, Hail-Sage McClutchie, Mikara Ranui Jarius Reti, Benjamin Mikaio, Ngatikaura Ngati, Christopher Arepa & Cru Omeka Kahui, Faith Leaso, Cezar Taylor, Mikara Reti, Serenity Scott, Sahara Baker-Koro, Serenity Scott. All of these names have something in … Continue reading →

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Do Governments Value Education?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

The Prime Minister announced Hekia Parata as Minister of Education in the newly elected National Government, and today she was heard to say that she has experience in education from being a mother and an auntie. It may or may … Continue reading →

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