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Passion for horses ride of her life
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Di Bowbyes is a bit of a conundrum. Sportswoman, horsewoman and business woman; retailer, traveller, racehorse owner and breeder not to mention mother of three and grandmother of three - but meet her for the first time and it’s unlikely anyone would guess her to possess most of these qualities let alone them all. In a two part series Rural Living looks at a life which could fill a book.
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Dreams of gold from black sand
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
In the early morning light the black sands of Karioitahi are dotted with horses working out on the deserted beach before the daily influx of fishers, walkers, surfers and vehicles.
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Elton - "the strainer post"
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Every week day at the crack of dawn Elton Knight is down on Karioitahi beach, ready to help out racehorse trainers who bring their charges for a workout.
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Make the most of animal fibre
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Many readers will have animals that grow wool, fur or hair which can be used for clothing or crafts, but most won’t be making full use of this fantastic resource.
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Franklin's greatest show
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Every town loves a community event that celebrates the district and every year the Franklin A&P Show is eagerly awaited by the residents of Pukekohe and surrounds.
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Gain Financial Tools at Dairy Day Workshops
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Farming life with its dawn to dusk and beyond regime doesn’t leave much time for extra learning but rural women who can squeeze in workshops run by the Dairy Women’s Network find them invaluable.
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Cave reveals hidden treasure
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Waitomo has long been an acclaimed leader in beautiful caves but hidden away at Waikaretu near Port Waikato, the magnificent and little known Nikau Cave exudes a splendour that took us by surprise.
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A 'pine' effort
Thursday, 15 December 2011
It may be starting to look a lot like Christmas for many of us, but for Neville Smith and family, Christmas has been growing strong, non-stop, for almost 25 years! Jon Rawlinson talks to the man who still loves the fragrance of pine needles.
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Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree...
Thursday, 15 December 2011
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a tree decorated with lights, candy canes and ornaments, and for many folk that means a ‘real’ Christmas tree.
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Uniquely Christmas
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Christmas touches young and old, its festive spirit welcomed. However, that Waiuku should be home to a ‘grotto’ of Santas to rival that of any North Pole workshop is remarkable. Darren McDonald checked it out.
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It's baking hot
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Newly opened Albert’s Kitchen in Pukekohe is foodie heaven (and my heaven too!)
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Speedy response
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Rural Living is delighted there has been some movement on the issue of speed limits outside Brookby School. After last month’s article on lowering speeds outside rural schools we received this letter:
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Cracker reply
Thursday, 15 December 2011
November’s issue sparked a heartfelt response from residents of rural Pukeoware, near Waiuku, following an unannounced, unexpected and extremely unwelcome private pyrotechnic display nearly two weeks after Guy Fawkes.
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School waits for an accident to happen
Thursday, 24 November 2011
School zones with reduced speed limits are common throughout the country but one local school waits for change. Brookby Primary tells us the reasons why.
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New cafe still a 'meating' place
Thursday, 24 November 2011
The café at St Margaret’s Garden in Karaka is well known not only for its lovely setting but also for great food.
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