Boredom Busters - Autumn 2012

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PAGE 2.
summer is now over, and we welcome
the changing seasons along with
shorter days and plummeting
temperatures. hopefully this easter
edition of Boredom Busters will
continue to keep you warm inside
thanks to the bunch of awesome
comps, activities, and programmes we
have collected and proudly present you.
Full of activities &
great games & prizes!
Win! one day school passes
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What’s on – events around the region
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Win! 3 x double Movie passes
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diy: dye your own easter eggs!
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Recipe corner: chocolate easter nest
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colouring competition – Win a unicycle
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Boredom Busters is published by Tasman district council and produced by dry crust communications. www.drycrust.com
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Finbar Lewis
School:
Jack Sebastien
Weaver
Takaka primary school.
Age:
Age:
10
7
Interests & Hobbies:
Jessica Howie
swimming, road biking and rugby.
Age:
What was the coolest thing
you did over the summer
holidays?
School:
Interests & hobbies:
nayland primary school.
i went to Kaikoura on a family
holiday and watched my dad
surfing. We went on a long
walk and found some awesome
looking big rocks.
Interests & Hobbies:
interested in science and my
hobbies are soccer, biking,
scootering and skateboarding.
What is your favourite
game to play?
definitely rugby when it’s in
season.
subject at school?
Maths - because we play
mathletics now and it’s really fun
playing against other children
from around the world.
Who is the person you admire
the most and why?
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Reading, animals, nature and
science.
holidays?
School:
st Josephs.
holidays?
i went over to Takaka to the
salmon farm and animal park.
going camping with our family
and friends in Kaiteriteri and sea
biscuiting and riding the pump
track.
game to play?
game to play?
Monopoly.
soccer.
subject at school?
subject at school?
Reading and swimming.
Maths.
the most and why?
the most and why?
Richie Mccaw because he is really Torenza Monopoly (boy in my
good at what he does and is a
class) because of his amazing
good role model for us kids.
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Kid
Today was my first day at this new school-thing I'm trying out. It
wasn't my idea, but my mum and my teacher said it could be good
for me - I thought no big deal, give it a try. You see, this thing's
called 'One Day School' and guess what? It's like a special school
on one day of the week. Instead of doing normal school stuff (or
boring stuff), you focus on one topic all day. Today was 'Gladiators'
-which made some of the other boys Woop. We started off chatting
about what 'Gladiators' were, and we came up with some neat ideas
(even the girls helped).
At the tables we got to choose where to sit, so I sat next to Zack
(one of the other new boys from soccer). We got a sheet with 3
sections, named 'Think & Discuss', 'Read, Write, Research', and 'Make,
Do, Create'. Each had tick box next to a list of activities you could
do. We got to choose one of the activities out of the 'Read, Write,
Research' box. I scanned the paper nervously, what if they were all
boring? Hmmmm... Actually they weren't bad at all. I could write a
short story about a gladiator! Cool-I love writing. I instantly ticked
the box beside that option and my pen started scrawling across the
page in my messy handwriting. My story was about a young boy
called Titus, (I got the name from one of the gladiator books). He
was an orphan boy, forced into replacing a man in a gladiator battle.
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I held my thumb flat for effect, then ever so slowly
tilted it downwards. Hamish fake jabbed Zack in
the stomach and he wriggled about for a bit. The
servant girl broke out of character and squealed,
which set us all off. We cracked up, laughing our
heads off. After settling down, we performed it to
the rest of the class. They really liked it. Then we sat
in a circle and talked about what we had enjoyed
today. All too suddenly, the day was over and mum
was here to pick me up. I can't wait till next week.
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The after lunch activity I ticked was: 'Act out a
battle scene between two gladiators.' So Zack, a
guy called Hamish, two girls and I began creating a
plot for the play. I got to be the emperor, while the
boys acted out the gladiators. At first one of the
girls protested, but she got to be the lady, and the
other girl my servant. They cut out some cardboard
swords, while I made an emperors' crown and then
we sorted out other costumes. When we practised
the play, Zack and Hamish fought around for a bit,
while the 'servant' asked if I would like anything to
drink. Hamish pinned Zack to the ground with his
'sword'. That got our attention, and he asked for my
permission to kill Zack (not literally though!). This was
my time to shine. I puffed out my chest and raised
my arm out towards the gladiators.
One Day School has a morning pass (for 6 – 8 year olds)
and afternoon pass (for 9 – 13 year olds) to give away to
our lucky Boredom Busters readers! For you chance to
head along to a half-day session at One Day School, write
100 words or less on why you might like One Day School.
Pop that in an envelope with your name and address on
the back, and post it to Caroline Hoar, One Day School,
PO Box 3353, Richmond 7050.
Port Nelson Kauri Kids aquathon
sunday 25 march 2012
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1.00 pm, Botanical Reserve, nelson
Run the Kauri Trail of the centre of new Zealand (Botanical
Reserve, Milton street, nelson), climb over the nBs inflatable obstacle
course and then swim two lengths of Riverside pool. open to Kids in
year 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. enter individually or in teams of two.
Ph. 03 545 8453 Email. [email protected]
April, May, June
ride on Cycle skills Holiday
Programme (for 9 – 12 years)
10 – 12 april 2012 & 16 – 19 april 2012
meccano magic models display
Friday 6 april – sunday 8 april 2012
10.00 am – 4.00 pm,
stoke Memorial hall, stoke
The combined nelson and christchurch Meccano
clubs are holding a display that includes Meccano
Models, rare & historical Meccano sets, electric and
wind-up hornby Trains, electric lego Trains, K’nex and Torro
models. also a range of “can Touch” models.
There will be a “hands-on” section where young model
makers can have a go at model making using Torro
construction sets provided.
Ph. 027 474 3744
Email. [email protected]
9.30 am – 3.30 pm, saxton stadium
Cost: $20 per child
Registration: please note places are limited to
24 each day, so early registration is essential.
What to bring: Bike, helmet, appropriate riding clothing,
footwear and lunch.
Ride on is a joint cycle initiative between Tasman district council, nelson city
council, nelson Marlborough district health Board and the new Zealand police.
The Ride on cycle skills holiday programme aims to teach young riders to be more
confident and safer on the road. Taught by Bike nZ/nZTa trained tutors with a 1:6
ratio this new programme is offered to a limited number of children (24) as a one-day
course covering the following essential elements of cycle road safety to nZTa level 2.
• Balance, braking and holding a ride line • look, signal and manoeuvre •
intersections, left and right turns • Riding in traffic • Multi lane intersections •
identifying your preferred cycle route to school
This is a hands on one-day cycle course that will include time on the
cycle skills trailer and a number of fun games.
Info: Marty clark (Ride on cycle coordinator)
Ph. 03 923 2315
Nelson giants National Basketball league
16 april 2012 – 9 July 2012 + playoffs
Trafalgar centre, nelson. get along to the ‘hangar’ and shout ‘go giants go’.
support giants as they slam dunk their way towards their nBl quest.
Ph. 03 548 7080 Email. [email protected]
Kids Cupcake Competition
saturday 21 april 2012
Melrose house, 26 Brougham street, nelson. hey kids!
have some fun and unleash your imagination... What would
your best and most creative decorated cupcake look like? grab some
friends and have some fun.
Entry categories: 5 – 12 years. entries accepted upstairs all day before
2.30 pm on saturday 21 april.
prizes for the best creative presentation.
Ph. 03 546 8831
Fresh Choice Nelson City Children’s
Carnival at lest We Forget 2012
saturday 21 april, sunday 22 april
and Wednesday 25 april 2012
10.00 - 4.00 pm.
Founders heritage park, nelson
Founders park steps back in time with
music, gun-fire, explosions and drama – all
the tastes, sights and sounds of our wartime
history. ‘lest We Forget’ brings our war-time
history to life in a unique, educational and
enjoyable way. $2pp
the Firework maker’s daughter
Friday 8 – saturday 16 June 2012
Theatre Royal, nelson
The Firework-Maker’s daughter is a
brilliant and inspiring story about lila,
whose dreams of becoming a firework-maker
are dashed when her father tells her it is no job for
a girl as it may be dangerous for her, and may also
prevent her from finding a husband.
setting out in secret for Mount Merapi in search of the
elusive royal sulphur, lila faces pirates and supernatural
creatures until chulak arrives to help her with hamlet
the elephant. and soon she must return to save her
imprisoned father with a firework display that must
rival the best on earth!
Ph. 03 548 3840
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Top 5 Children and
Family Friendly
Café’s in Tasman
Riverside Café
Inland Moutere Highway, Upper Moutere
Riverside Café fronts the historic and still vibrant Riverside
Community (est. 1941), which has a long tradition of
sustainable living systems and organic farming. Its garden
surroundings are both tranquil and inspiring – featuring a
trickling stream, goldfish pond, and kids playground on site
for all to enjoy.
Alchemy Café
92 Bateup Road, Richmond
Propped up on the outskirts of Richmond, the Alchemy
Cafe is a trendy cafe nestled amongst the vibrant
MacMillan Arts Centre. A big, open outside area, with
playground equipment and plenty of toys will keep the
young ones amused. Available for private parties and
functions too.
Jester House
320 Aporo Road, Tasman
Situated on the Ruby Coast in the heart of the Tasman
region, Jester House Café is the perfect lunch stop
while exploring Mapua, Moutere, Motueka or Abel
Tasman. Established in 1991, the Jester House could
well be Tasman’s first country garden café, with their
reputation for fresh local food, friendly service and
an unforgettable experience growing ever since. The
extensive playful organic garden gives ample room for
the kids to roam, and features oversized tame eels,
which can be handfed over the summer months.
Toad Hall Store and Café
502 High Street , Motueka
Toad Hall incorporates fresh fruit and produce
into its offerings - developing a reputation for
generous sized portions of soft served real fruit
ice creams, and tasty fruit smoothies. The vege
store has all your fresh produce requirements,
with a comprehensive preserves section with
a few boutique jams and pickles to sample.
Outside, the kids will be kept amused
with a tree hut, playground and sand
pit to explore.
‘Tubular Belle’ Ann Skelly, Wellington
Kids for Free!*
Present this voucher to get 3 kids (aged
5-14yrs) free with one full price paying
adult ($22) Valid 6th - 22nd April 2012
WearableArt™ • Classic Cars • Café • Art Gallery
Open everyday 10am-5pm • Cadillac Way off Quarantine Rd, Nelson
03 547 4573 • www.wowcars.co.nz
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Up the Garden Path
473 High St, Motueka
Up the Garden Path takes a bit of finding, but the search
is well worth the reward. Superbly manicured gardens are
an inviting play area for kids to roam and explore with
an indoor play area, equipped with toys also available.
Mediterranean styled dining, catering towards a variety of
dietary requirements, with a gallery showroom of artistic
treasures.
Get on down & try the:
 Awesome wave pool
 Fantastic aqua run
Spa pools, sauna & fitness centre
Poolside cafe & outdoor play area
Life shop swim accessories
Free Parking
SPECIAL OFFER $20 FAmILy
ShARk PASS
Includes 2x adults & 2x children
or 1x adult & 3x children
Ph. 03 543 9755 or 0508 GET FIT
Developing community driven,
owned and used facilities
161 Salisbury Road, Richmond
www.asbaquaticcentre.co.nz
moVIe releases
animated adaptation of the genius dr. seuss book about the lorax, a stout,
moustachioed critter who “speaks for the trees”.
young Ted (voiced by Zac efron, high school Musical) tries to find the one
thing that will win him the affection of the girl of his dreams (Taylor swift,
valentine’s day). To do so, he will discover the story of the lorax (danny
devito) who defends the Truffula trees and their inhabitants from the
greedy entrepreneurship of The once-ler.
mirror mirror
This comedic fantasy based on the Brothers grimm famous fairy tale sees
snow White teaming up with the seven dwarfs to reclaim the destroyed
Kingdom from the clutches of the evil Queen.
We have 3x double movie
passes to give away!
the Pirates! Band of misfits
From the studio of chicken Run and Wallace and gromit, comes a pirate
adventure-comedy of a hapless band of pirates on the high seas. The band
of Misfit pirates must battle Black Bellamy and cutlass liz to claim the
fearsome ‘pirate of the year’ competition.
men in Black 3
J (Will smith) and K (Tommy lee Jones) don the black suits once more for
the third instalment of the extra-terrestrial FBi comedy franchise.
J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black,
but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent
partner. But when K’s life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, agent
J has to travel back in time to save his partner, the agency, and the future of
humankind.
Beauty and the Beast
Walt disney pictures’ 1991 animated classic Beauty and the Beast returns to
the big screen in 3d.
The story follows the fantastic journey of Bella, a bright and beautiful young
woman who’s taken prisoner by a mysterious beasty in his castle. despite
her precarious situation, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted staff – a
teapot, a candelabra and a mantel clock, among others – and ultimately
learns to see beneath the Beast’s exterior to discover the heart of a prince.
For movie release dates and tickets,
check out www.statecinemas.co.nz
*Includes activity/trip
Contact: Elim Christian Centre,
625 Main Road Stoke, Nelson,
Ph. 03 547 2533
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An exciting, OSCAR approved,
Christian-based active holiday
programme for all primary school
age children. Call us for a brochure
and we’ll send one to you!
Morning 9.00am-12.30pm – $8
Afternoon 1.00pm-5.00pm – $21*
Full day 9.00am-5.00pm – $29*
Jot your answer on the back of an
envelope and post to: Movie contest,
Boredom Busters, private Bag 4,
Richmond along with your name and
contact details by Monday, 7 May
2012 (or drop it into Tasman
district council), or email paul.
[email protected]
with Movie competition in
the subject line. don’t forget
to include your name and
full address!
09
10 - 13 April 2012
OSCAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
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presents...
629
Christian Centre
Nelson
Just answer the following question:
What movie would you most like to
see from our movie previews page?
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CYF Approved/
Work & Income Subsidy
Holiday Activity
golden Bay
golden Bay
Boredom Busters
Contact: Dave Myall at Golden
Bay Community Workers
Phone: 03 525 8876 or 027 66 97 142
for outdoor weather queries.
Fax: 03 525 7928
Email: [email protected]
Registrations: We are able to email
you registration forms. Register at
Golden Bay Community Centre,
88 Commercial St, Takaka between
9.00 am and 4.00 pm.
Programme Venues: Varies – see
details on programme in your school
newsletters.
What To Bring: Please wear old
clothes and bring a snack, a drink
and lunch (for full day programmes)
unless otherwise stated.
Another great Golden Bay school
holiday programme. Something
for everyone! First week Boredom
Busters two hour activities: stone
sculpture, archery, MX bikes,
wooden toys, crazy creatures,
rifle range and chalk art. Second
week: full day 9.00 am – 3.00 pm
OSCAR fun with kite making, huts
and mini gardens, mask/costume
making then off to the movies
(FREE popcorn), mystery bus trip
adventure around the Bay with kite
flying and treasure hunt, make your
own lunch-time pizza and biscuits,
games challenge day and bike skills
Healthy morning snacks provided.
Full program details in your school
newsletter.
takaka memorial
library
Contact: Doris
Phone: 03 525 0059
Venue: Takaka Memorial Library,
3 Junction Road, Takaka
Tuesdays 10 April and
17 April 2012
Storytime: Water, Water
Everywhere
Stories, songs & craft for families.
Time: 10.30 am – 11.30 am
Ages: 4 – 9 years. Preschoolers
welcome with an adult
Cost: Free
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Hands On: Card Making
Fancy cutting, layering, stamping,
gluing and other fabulous fun!
Time: 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Ages: 9 – 12 years
Cost: $5.00
Pre-booking required
the gift Horse
Contact: Pam Schinkel
Venue: East Takaka Road, Takaka.
Phone: 03 525 7220 or 027 308 2995
Website:
www.thegifthorse.webs.com
Dates and times: Wednesday 11 April
or Thursday 19 April 2012, 9.00 am
to 12 noon
Ages: All ages
Cost: $60 per person
Run by a qualified and registered
equine coach, spend half a day with
our horses and ponies, learning all
about grooming, care, handling and
riding in a fun safe environment.
Loads of activities, games and more.
For more information, check out our
website.
motueka/
tasman/
moutere
Kidpower
teenpower
Fullpower trust
Contact: Fiona Bryan
Venue: Motueka – exact venue to be
confirmed when booking.
Phone: 03 543 2669
Web: www.kidpower.org.nz
Dates and Times: Tuesday 10 April
2012, 9.00 am – 3.00 pm
In this workshop, children
practice “People Safety” skills that
prevent problems and improve
communication with peers, family,
strangers, and others. People Safety
skills help kids enjoy activities and
outings of all kinds with safety and
confidence. In this workshop, kids will
also practice physical self-defence
skills for emergencies, using their ‘full
force’ with a padded instructor.
Using examples and activities we’ll
practice skills to: Show awareness
and confidence, Move away from
possible problems, Use voice as a
safety tool, Set clear boundaries,
Deal with bullying, Take the power
out of mean words, Get help from
busy adults – and persist!
motueka Public
library
Contact: Mary or Helen
Venue: Motueka Public Library,
12 Pah Street, Motueka
Phone: 03 528 1047
Website: www.taslib.govt.nz
Storytime: Water, water everywhere
Dates and Times: Tuesdays 10 & 17
April 2012 and Thursdays 12 & 19
April 2012. 11.00 am – 12noon
Ages: 4 –11 years. Preschoolers
welcome with an adult.
Cost: Free
A free family hour with stories &
craft. Numbers are limited to the first
40 children.
motueka
recreation
Centre – awesome
antics Holiday
Programme
Contact: Laura Parkin
Venue: Weka House,
Old Wharf Rd, Motueka
Phone: 03 528 4731
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.sporttasman.org.nz
Dates and Times: 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
Our Awesome Antics Holiday
Programme is held at Weka House,
our smaller facility here at the
Motueka Recreation Centre. We are
a friendly programme catering to
smaller groups and providing fun
filled days with games, arts and
crafts, baking and much more. We
have a playground, child friendly
kitchen and gardens so come along
and check us out!
*Holiday programme open
evening- come along and talk
to staff, check out our facilities
and enrol your child...Thursday
29 March from 6.00 Pm @ the
Motueka Recreation Centre – enrol
on the night & go in the draw to
win a grocery hamper worth $100*
motueka
recreation
Centre – High
Flyers Holiday
Programme
Contact: Vaughan Creighton
Venue: Motueka Recreation Centre,
Phone: 03 528 8228
Age: 9 – 13 years
Our High Flyers Holiday Programme
is held in the Stadium at the Motueka
Recreation Centre. We offer a
programme for the older age group
that want to try something new.
Every day is different with activities
including Go Karting, Fishing, Fear
Factor, Cooking, Outings and much
more! We also have a Skating Rink
and Mot Rock Climbing Wall so come
along and explore!
evening- come along and talk
motueka
recreation Centre
– Kiwi Flyers
Contact: Libby Brown
Venue: Motueka Recreation Centre,
Phone: 03 528 8228
Age: 5 – 13 years
Our Kiwi Flyers Holiday Programme is
held in the Stadium at the Motueka
Recreation Centre. With plenty of
space we cater to larger groups and
provide action packed days with a
mix of crafts, cooking, sports, outings
and much more. We also have a
Skating Rink and Mot Rock Climbing
Wall so come along and explore!
evening - come along and talk
holiday pRogRaMMes
pRogRaMMes && acTiviTies
acTiviTies
holiday
CYF Approved/
Holiday Activity
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moutere Hills
Community
Centre
Contact: Jo or Katrina
holiday pRogRaMMes & acTiviTies
Venue: Moutere Hills Community
Centre
Phone: 03 543 2516
Web: www.mouterehills.org.nz
Dates and Times: Wednesday 11
April - Friday 20 April 2012
We provide a safe, fun and friendly
environment in which everyone
can participate in a wide variety
of activities including arts, crafts,
drama, music, cooking, games, and
sport. There are some great theme
days coming up these holidays such
as “Moutere Village”, “Animal Antics”,
“Planes-Trains-Automobiles” and
“Master Chef” plus some amazing
workshops on offer for the 9 years +
age group with “Cupcake Cuties”
and “Design Art”. Why not check out
our full programme on our website
www.mouterehills.org.nz - you can
even book online! We would love to
see you there.
Whenua Iti
outdoors
Contact: Rae Dozell
Venue: 375 Moutere Highway, Lower
Moutere
Phone: 03 526 7842
Website: www.whenuaiti.org.nz
throughout the school holidays
Outdoor Adventure Programmes
Cost: $40 - $45 per day
The programme includes Adventure
based Learning Games and Ropes
Challenges for 8 – 10 year olds
(10 April) and 5 – 7 year olds (13
April and 17 April), On Site Team
Challenges and Caving for 11 – 13
year olds (11 – 12 April), Canadian
Canoeing for 8 – 10 year olds (16
April), On Site Team Challenges
and Sea Kayaking for 11 – 13 year
olds (18 – 19 April) and Mountain
Biking for 14 – 17 year olds (20
April). Advanced bookings essential.
See our website for more detailed
information.
Wilsons abel
tasman
Contact: Ph. 0800 223 582
to book
“$10 Kids” Deals are back for April.
All through April 2012, any day
trip on the Vista Cruise costs $10
for all school-age kids. Every kid
can bring an adult for only $20.
Departing from Kaiteriteri every day.
Stay onboard or take a walk. See
advertisement page f for details.
murchison
murchison
Community
resource Centre
Contact: Berylla Jones
Venue: Various
Phone: 03 523 9875 or the
Information Centre 03 523 9350
Email: [email protected] or
[email protected]
Bookings at The Murchison Visitor
Centre. Please book a week in
advance to help us with our
planning and gathering of supplies
etc. You will have to check the school
and Murchison Newsletters for the
programme. We will be having a fun
movie, trip to Westport for the beach
and swimming. A breadmaking
party and outdoor adventures.
murchison Public
library
Contact: Janne
Venue: Murchison Public Library, 92
Fairfax Street, Murchison
Phone: 03 523 1013
Storytime: Rain, rain everywhere
Dates and Times: Wednesday 18
April 2012, 1.30 – 2.30 pm
Ages: 4 – 11 years. Preschoolers
welcome with an adult.
Join Moira Siobhan for a free family
hour of stories & craft.
Nelson
awesome atawhai
activities
Venue: Atawhai Community Church, 5
Todd Bush Rd Atawhai
Phone: 03 545 1223
Website: www.faithworks.co.nz (see
website for programme details)
Time: 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
Cost: $20 per half day, $28 per day
(Paid in advance),
$22 per half day, $32 per day (Postpad).
Come along to the Atawhai Activities
holiday programme and join in the
fun! In our first week we’ll be having a
PJ day, an Easter egg hunt and a trip to
Rabbit Island. We’re making jewellery
and having fun at the gymnastics hall.
In our second week we’re making
pizzas and ceramics, having a treasure
hunt, a wheels day and a swim! Visit
www.faithworks.co.nz for more info.
elim Christian
Centre
Powerzone
Contact: The office by just
popping in, by phone or by email.
Venue: 625 Main Road Stoke, Nelson
Phone: 03 547 2533
Times and Dates: 10 - 13 April 2012
Mornings – 9.00 am – 12.30 pm ($8)
Afternoons – 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm ($21)
All day – 9.00 am – 5.00 pm ($29)
Doors open at 8.45 am
PowerZone presents an Easter
themed Holiday Programme. Running
for the first week only, get in quick
before spaces fill completely! Our
mornings are action packed with
energetic team games, games like
‘Who wants to win $100?’, massive
prize giveaways, Playstation, Wii, Xbox
Connect & BOUNCY CASTLE every
day. For afternoons we go to State
Cinemas to the movies (Tuesday),
Acting/Drama & Games workshop
(Wednesday), Games day with hut
building (Thursday) & Swimming at
ASB Aquatic Centre (Friday). The whole
PowerZone team is excited about this
one especially with the chocolate :).
This is a Holiday Programme not to be
missed!
Kidpower
teenpower
Fullpower trust
Contact Name: Fiona Bryan
Venue: Tahuna – exact venue to be
confirmed when booking.
Phone: 03 543 2669
Web: www.kidpower.org.nz
Dates and Times: Thursday 12 April
2012, 9.00 am – 3.00 pm
Ages: 8 - 12 years
In this workshop, children
practice “People Safety” skills that
prevent problems and improve
communication with peers, family,
strangers, and others. People Safety
skills help kids enjoy activities and
outings of all kinds with safety and
confidence. In this workshop, kids will
also practice physical self-defence
skills for emergencies, using their ‘full
force’ with a padded instructor.
Using examples and activities we’ll
practice skills to: Show awareness and
confidence, Move away from possible
problems, Use voice as a safety tool, Set
clear boundaries, Deal with bullying,
Take the power out of mean words, Get
help from busy adults – and persist!
legend Kids
Be courageous.
Be the best you can.
Be legendary
Contact: Cathy Brown
Venue: Nelson College, the old gym
(Franklyn Street)
Phone: 027 335 6904
Website: www.legendkids.co.nz
Dates and Times: 10 - 20 April 2012,
8.00 am – 6.00 pm ($40) / 9.00 am –
3.00 pm ($30)
Legend Kids provides sport-based,
multi-activity holiday programmes.
Highlights this Easter include our fun
Eggstravaganza day, the super cool
skate/scooter session, an adventure
treasure hunt, record breakers, child
vs wild challenges, baking, plenty of
fun at the pool and of course lots of
sports activities. Email us for more
information or check out our website:
www.legendkids.co.nz. We look
forward to seeing you soon. The team
at Legend Kids.
Nayland Chillout –
Kids’ Holiday
Programme
Contact: Amanda Gadsby
Venue: Meet at Nayland Park Pool
Phone: 03 547 0292 or 0226766292
Website: www.clmnz.co.nz/naylandpark-pool/
Time: 8.00 am – 6.00 pm
Bring: Lunch, Drink bottle, Suitable
clothing and shoes.
Tuesday 10 April Plaster of Paris
Creations $38, Wednesday 11 April
Can you get a strike? $40, Thursday
12 April Teapot Valley $40, Friday 13
April Moshimonster day $38,Monday
16 April Construct and Roll play
$38, Tuesday 17 April Skating
with Cheapskates $38,Wednesday
18 April Come roll with us $40,
Thursday 19 April Can you find your
way? $40,Friday 18 April Movie
Marathon $38.
the Nelson
Provincial museum
Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao
cnr Trafalgar and Hardy Sts, Nelson
Phone: 03 548 9588
Hours:
10.00 am – 5.00 pm weekdays
10.00 am – 4.30 pm weekends/public
holidays
Admission: FREE for Nelson-Tasman
ratepayers
Visitors to region: $7 adults, $3 children
Extraordinary Frontiers
Explore the world through the work of
Cawthron scientists.
Food quality, water quality, and a
mystery to solve.
Nelson Public
libraries
Contact: Margot Collins
Venue: Children’s Library at Elma
Turner Library, Nelson
Phone: 03 546 0409
Website: www.nelsoncitycouncil.
co.nz/library
Dates and Times: 11 – 13 April 2012
and 16 – 20 April 2012 at 10.30 am.
Age: 4 - 8 years
T is for tuna, and a whole lot more!
School Holiday Storytime and craft
sessions at 10.30 am at the Elma
Turner Library. Also, “Draw a Book
Character” competition and “Tell me
about your Nelson” Story Competition
for 8 - 12 year olds.
Contact: Rachel or Steve
Venue: 38 Buxton Square, Nelson
Phone: 03 545 8041
Website: www.potteringabout.co.nz
Dates and Times: 16 – 20 April 2012,
10.30 am till 12.30 pm.
Ages: Minimum age 7 +
Expand your child’s artistic horizons!
Lots of fun Pottery Painting and
get messy with clay hand building,
learn funky painting techniques like
crumble glaze, etching and bubble
glaze! Yes you get to blow bubbles!
They will go home with 4 fully finished
pieces. Full week $110 or individual
days $25 each. Drink and a snack are
included.
swimmagic –
riverside
Contact: Keta Everett
Phone: 03 546 3221
How to Register: Dive on in or phone
SwimMagic 03 546 3221
Venue: Riverside Swimming Pool
Ages: Pre-school and School-age
Cost: $60
School Holiday Intensive Swimming
Lessons
Week 1: Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April
2012
Week 2: Monday 16 – Friday 20 April
2012
Learn to Swim - Morning sessions
available for pre-school and schoolage, cost is $60. SwimMagic Stroke
Clinics are open to Bronze Squad
upwards with times to be confirmed.
Cost is $20 per session. Programmes
are Back to Basics (Tuesday 10
April), Freestyle incl. Starts and Turns
(Wednesday 11 April), Breaststroke
incl. Starts and Turns (Thursday 12
April), and Backstroke incl. Starts and
Turns (Friday 13 April). Contact us for
more information.
tahunanui
Community
Centre
Contact: Julie
Venue: Muritai Centre, 69 Muritai St,
Tahunanui School
Phone: 03 548 6036
Dates and Times: Morning session
8.30 am – 12.30 pm, afternoon session
12.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Full Session 8.30 am – 4.00 pm
Another exciting holiday programme,
with our amazing supervisor Lee
Corlett. Something for everyone...
group outings (BMX Track, beach
activities, mini golf, venture to other
Nelson programmes), workshops
(skate and scooter), amazing arts &
crafts, construction, obstacle courses,
gymnastics, sport & strategy games
(table tennis, boffer hockey, capture
the flag) and a large play area inside
and out for awesome fun! All activities
are adapted to suit the children
attending. Healthy choice of morning
and afternoon tea provided.
te ora ake Holiday
& after school
Programmes
Contact: Netsy Grubham
Venue: 75 Pascoe Street, Tahunanui
Phone: 03 548 6572 or 027 4503409
Website: www.teoraake.org.nz
Dates and Times: 10 – 20 April
8.30 am – 5.30 pm
Ages: Juniors 5 – 8yrs & Seniors 9 –
13yrs
TOA provides both AFTER SCHOOL
and HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES which
have been designed to provide a
safe and fun environment for your
children. This means your children
can participate in dynamic activities,
which encourage your child’s self
esteem and confidence. All this is
delivered by trained and caring staff.
The Senior programme has MOVIES
day out, roller blading, SWIMMING, the
TOA PANCAKES and PJ day and more!
The JUNIOR programme will be doing
some great activities like going to
NELSON LAKES, Natureland trip, Mural
making day, FRY BREAD, DVD’s and
the eagerly anticipated construction
of the MIGHTY BLANKET FORT!
the New Hub
Contact: Steve or Matt
Venue: 23 New Street, Nelson
Phone: 03 545 9147
Website: www.nelsonhub.org
Dates and Times: Monday – Friday
10.00 am – 6.00 pm. Saturday
12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Programme includes Indoor Soccer
(10 April, 2.00 pm), Free Teenpower
course (11 April, Females 12noon –
2.00 pm, Males 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
– BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL), Pool Comp
(12 April, 2.00 pm), Bouncy Castle (13
April, 12noon - 5.00 pm), Skate Comp
(13 April, 2.00 pm), Basketball skills
and games (16 April, from 2.00 pm),
Pizza Making at Stefanos (17 April,
meet at Hub at 2.00 pm), Scooter
Comp (18 April, 2.00 pm), Table Tennis
Comp (19 April, 2.00 pm) and Movies
(20 April, 1.00 pm). Contact us for
more information.
the New
Hub – In your
Neighbourhood
Contact: Steve or Matt
Venue: Various
Phone: 03 545 9147
Website: www.nelsonhub.org
Dates and Times: Various
Sports and activities for families,
children and teenagers. Victory Square
programme runs from 11.00 am –
1.00 pm, activities include Unihoc
(10 April), Touch Rugby (11 April),
Tug-o-War (12 April), Ultimate Frisbee
(16 April), Racing games (17 April),
Balancing and ball games (18 April)
and Soccer (19 April). Greenmeadows
(Stoke) programme runs from 1.30
pm – 3.30 pm, activities include
Ultimate Frisbe (10 April), Racin Games
(11 April) and Balancing and ball
games (12 April). Tahunanui Beach
programme runs from 1.30 pm – 3.30
pm, activities include Soccer (16 April),
Unihoc (17 April), Touch Rugby (18
April) and Tug-o-War (19 April).
Whakatu rda
Contact: Pam Harwood or
Shelly Stratford.
Venue: Whakatu Riding for the
Disabled, Tantragee Rd, Nelson.
Phone: 03 546 6366
Dates and Times: Tuesday 10 April to
Friday 13 April
Ages: All ages for pony rides
Tuesday 10 & Friday 13 April - Pony
Rides. $10.00 & $15.00
Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 April - 2
x 1/2 day pony care sessions each day
Suitable clothing to be worn, and
covered shoes.
yikes Nelson
Contact: Tania O’Meagher
Venue: Nelson Central School 70 Nile
Street
Phone: 021 803 411
Website: www.yikesnelson.com
Dates and Times: 2 Weeks: Tuesday 10
– Friday 20 April 2012
Time: 8.45 am – 5.30 pm
Winz subsidies available
Computers: Introducing QR codes,
QR code treasure hunt, Design tips &
tricks, Design your own business card.
Bushcraft/Outdoor skills: Farm trip,
Frisbee golf, dam building,camp oven
cook up & more
Art Focus: Capturing Autumn through
landscape painting, texture and the
lens. Woodwork and Metalwork
Would you get into the Marines?
Bootcamp training – beat your own
time, find your personal best.
Film: 30 sec Film Festival Competition
- Create one scene and include
tension, drama and comedy in 30secs,
Greenscreening Your video shot with any scene you
choose from around the world or from
your imagination.
ymCa NelsoN
Contact: Marty Grant or Lilly
O’Sullivan for a registration form
Office Location:
YMCA 156 Toi Toi Street, Nelson
Venue: CENTRAL - Nelson Baptist
Church – 193 Bridge Street (at rear of
Church) OR
VICTORY - Room 21 Victory School –
Totara Street entrance
10 + HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – 156 Toi
Toi Street, Victory Square, Nelson
Phone: 03 545 6636 or 027 237 9078
Website: www.nelsonymca.org.nz
weekdays
Ages: 5 – 9 years for Central and
Victory ;10 – 14 years for 10+ Holiday
Programme
YMCA offers full time care over
school holiday periods. Each holiday
is jam-packed with a wide variety of
fun things to do. Activities include
things such as wheels day, swimming,
hydrosliding, 10 pin bowling, roller
skating, sports, cooking, crafts, sumo
wrestling, a day at Bridge Valley and
much more.
richmond
asB aquatic and
Fitness Centre
Contact: Mark Cochrane
Venue: ASB Aquatic and Fitness
Centre
Phone: 03 543 9755
Website: asbaquaticcentre.co.nz
Dates and Times: 10 – 13 April 2012
and 16 – 20 April 2012, 8.30 am –
4.00 pm (after care available until
5.30 pm)
B-Active is an energetic programme
for 5 to 13 year olds who want to
get out and about doing some
wicked stuff over the Easter Break!
These holidays we will be venturing
to Teapot Valley, challenging our
skating skills at Tahuna and kicking
back at the movies. We will also be
diving into Awesome scuba, and
rocking out with some massive
gaming and art days here at the
centre. That’s just the beginning
so check out the website www.
asbaquaticcentre.co.nz for all the
details and to book!
asB aquatic Centre
swimmagic
Contact: Patsy Berriman
Phone: 03 543 9755
How to Register: Dive on in or phone
SwimMagic 03 543 9755
Venue: ASB Aquatic Centre
School Holiday Intensive Lessons
Week 1: 10 - 14 April 2012
Week 2: 16 - 20 April 2012
Learn to Swim – For pre-school and
schoolage children. Phone and
book a time, cost is $65. SwimMagic
Stroke Clinics are open to: Bronze
Squad upwards, from 12.00 pm 1.00 pm. Cost is $20 per session.
Programmes are Butterfly incl.
Starts and Turns (Monday 16 April),
Backstrok incl. Starts and Turns
(Tuesday 17 April), Breaststroke incl.
Starts and Turns (Wednesday 18
April), and Freestyle incl. Starts and
Turns (Thursday 19 April). Contact
us for more information.
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BrIdge Valley
adventure Centre
Contact: Dan Estes
Venue: 28 Moore Rd, RD 1, Wakefield,
Nelson
Phone: 03 541 8465
Website: www.bridgevalley.co.nz
Dates and Times:
JUNIOR (8 – 10yrs) 9 April 2012 at
5.00 pm – 13 April 2012 at 12.00 pm
INTERMEDIATE (11-13yrs) 16 April
2012 at 12.00 pm – 20 April 2012 at
12.00 pm
Ages: 8 – 13yrs (see dates for the
appropriate week)
SUPERSTARS! This is going to be an
amazing camp where you get to
help make it great! We are looking
forward to heaps of crazy dances,
solos, and band performances! So
much so that we are giving away
an iPod Shuffle away to the winner
of our very own Bridge Valley’s Got
Talent Contest. For intermediate
camp we are going to have a
different set of electives. These
include a band and dance elective!
Along with all that is going to be
Bridge Valley’s amazing activities.
We have our new Hydroslide, Go
Karts, High Ropes Challenge Course,
Paintball, Shooting, Archery, Quads,
and more!
giggling Pony
Contact: Kirsten Crabtree
Venue: The Giggling Pony Equestrian
Centre, RD 1 , Wakefield.
Phone: 03 541 9145
Web: www.thegigglingpony.
blogspot.com
Dates and Times: Weekdays 9.30 am
to 2.30 pm.
Ages: 7 years and up (unless
accompanied by an adult).
A five hour ‘hands-on’ programme
that includes; Introduction and
safety chat, Ponies / horses assigned,
Catch, Groom, Saddle, Ride, Feed.
Children are able to get on and off
their ponies / horses at will and may
also change mounts during the day.
NZ qualified teachers, and Kirsten
also holds NZQA Grade One Equine
Coaching/ ESNZ Development
Coach qualifications. We have a pick
up and drop off service available
each day. This runs through Nelson,
Richmond, Hope, Three Brothers’
Corner, Brightwater and Wakefield.
The service is available on request
for an extra $10 per rider, per day.
ml educational:
a fun holiday programme for
children with special needs
Contact: Maria
Venue: Headingly Centre, Headingly
Lane (off Lower Queen Street),
Richmond
Phone: 03 544 7102
Dates and Times: Tuesday 10 April
and Tuesday 17 April 2012, 9.30 am
– 12.30 pm.
Cost: $35
Our programme is run by
experienced tutors who aim
to provide a fun-filled and safe
environment for your child. In order
to get the most out of the day,
please provide us with all relevant
information regarding your child.
Walk through an imaginative
storyland (includes dressing up!),
choose your art and craft project
(puppet making or clay work),
musical activities, outdoor fun
(weather permitting). Morning
tea provided (any special dietary
requirements need to be catered for
by parents). Small group sizes.
richmond
Boredom Busters
Contact: Levi Stephens
Venue: Richmond Recreation Centre
and Town Hall. 9 Cambridge Street,
Richmond.
Phone: 03 544 3955 or 027 544 3955
Dates and Times: Times: 8.30 am
(earlier by arrangement only) to
6.00 pm
Ages: 5 to 13 years
Cost: $4 per hour
Programme includes Hut Building
and Movie Madness (Tuesday
10 April), PJ Party – a fun filled
day with loads of fun and games
(Wednesday 11 April), Mystery
morning and Junk monsters
(Thursday 12 April), Half day outing
– Natureland & Boredom Busters
Next Top Chef (Friday 13 April), All
day outing – Motueka Rec Centre
& McKee Reserve (Monday 16
April), Make a Teepee & Mammoth
Movies (Tuesday 17 April), Under
the Sea creations & Skatepark
fun (Wednesday 18 April), Sports
Tournament & Creep Creations
(Thursday 19 April) and Fun
morning out & last day party (Friday
20 April). Contact us for more
programme details.
richmond
Kids Care
Contact: Curtis M. Estes
Venue: Richmond Baptist Church,
123 Salisbury Road, Richmond.
Phone: 03 544 7597
Email: kids.care@richmondbaptist.
org.nz
Minimum Booking: 9.00 am- 3.00 pm
Ages: 6* – 13 years (*5 years with
older sibling).
Richmond KidsCare continues
to provide a reliable fun packed
holiday programme for children.
With an experienced friendly staff,
your children will have an exciting
positive experience! We offer a
wonderful range of indoor and
outdoor activities including daily
outings around the district in our
own vans to places like beaches,
parks and farms. We take the time to
encourage and build positively into
your child’s life with our godly values
teaching each morning. With OSCAR
subsidies and exciting quality care
we can meet your childcare needs!
Email us today for a registration form
and daily activities brochure.
skool Zout
presents…
WoNderFul
WaCKy Water
WeeK
Contact: Jenny
Venue: Richmond New Life café,
85 Wensley Rd, Richmond
Phone: 03 544 1094 Ext 4
Website skoolzout.richmondnewlife.
org.nz
EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA
Four fun filled days of
FAVOURITES AND FIRSTS.
Do you love adventure, cooking,
craft, competitions, games, outings,
hydroslides. This will be a great week
for you! Masterchef, Easter Egg Hunt,
Party, Bouncy Castles, Outing to
an Amazing place, Crafts to keep,
Scooters, skates and Skateboards,
and some new adventures. For more
information call Jenny on 03 544
1094 ext 4.
tasman district
library
Contact: Lucy, Laura or Jenny
Venue: Tasman District Library,
280 Queen Street, Richmond
Phone: 03 543 8500
10 – 12 April 2012
Storytime: Water, water
everywhere
11.00 am – 12noon.
Ages: 4 - 11 years. Preschoolers
please bring an adult.
A free family hour with stories and
craft. Numbers are limited to 50.
Thursday 19 April 2012
Hands On: Writing Mashup
10.00 am – 12noon.
Ages: 10 - 14 years. No experience
needed.
Cost: $2 pre-payment required to
confirm booking. Book at the library.
Get creative with words, images,
scissors & glue to produce your own
original collage poems. Materials
supplied.
Friday 20 April 2012
Hands on: Drum Fun
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Ages: 10 - 14 years. No experience
needed.
Cost: $5 pre-payment required to
confirm booking. Book at the library.
Drum up some cool beats at a fun
percussion workshop with William
McLetchie of Tribevibe Drumming.
Instruments supplied.
teapot Valley
Christian Camp
Contact: Carey or Denise
Venue: Teapot Valley Camp
Phone: 03 542 3368
Website: www.teapotvalley.co.nz
Dates and Times: Starts 1:00 pm
Sunday 15 April 2012. Finishes 12:00
pm Thursday 19 April 2012
Ages: 8 to 12 (Up to the end of Y8 at
school)
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and
girls…You have been waiting
for years… since time began the
count down was on…but finally
the time has arrived, you need wait
no longer…Its time to… JOIN THE
CIRCUS! Come to Circ de Teapot
and spend a week in the big top,
perfecting your skills on the tight
rope, big swing, spinner, giant
trampoline, the inflatable, juggling
and much much more. We are on
the look out for talented young
performers, acrobats, clowns and
everything else under the sun. Join
Circ de teapot for a week of antics
you will never forget!
ymCa –
Brightwater
Contact: Marty Grant or Lilly
O’Sullivan for a registration form
Venue: Brightwater School Hall
Phone: 03 545 6636
Website: www.nelsonymca.org.nz
weekdays
Cost: $20 half day, $35 full day
Venue: Brightwater School Hall
YMCA offers full time care over
school holiday periods. Each holiday
is jam-packed with a wide variety of
fun things to do. Activities include
wheels day, swimming, hydrosliding,
10 pin bowling, roller skating, sports,
cooking, crafts, sumo wrestling, a
day at Bridge Valley and much more.
Loose Thumb!
effect
you hold up your thumb, which is covered by a
handkerchief. you offer it to someone in the audience,
and the thumb comes away in their hand!
things you need
carrot
handkerchief
the setup
Find a carrot that
is about the same
thickness as your thumb.
carefully cut off a piece
about the length of your
thumb and hide it in
your hand.
How to Perform
pick up the handkerchief and
cover your hand with it.
Move the carrot up so it
sticks out and looks like
your thumb from the
outside. Tell someone
in the audience that
your thumb has been
feeling “loose” lately, and
ask him or her to help
“tighten” it. hold out your
arm and tell him or her
to hold onto your thumb. as soon as they’re holding onto
it, turn around like you forgot something, take a couple of
steps back pull your hand out from under the handkerchief
with your thumb tucked into your fist. act surprised! They
think they have your thumb!
Child Care SUBSIDY RATES 2011
To qualify for an oscaR subsidy children need to be cared for by a
provider that has cyF approval. Both parents need to be in work or
training or there need to be significant medical reasons to qualify. please
apply through Work and income before the start of the programme.
Easter funnies!
Q. What do you get if you pour hot water down a rabbit hole?
A. hot cross bunnies!
Q. What did the rabbit say to the carrot?
A. it’s been nice gnawing you!
Q. how many easter eggs can you put in an empty basket?
A. only one – after that it’s not empty any more!
Q. Why shouldn’t you tell an easter egg a joke?
A. it might crack up!
Q. how do you catch the easter Bunny?
A. hide in a bush and make a noise like a carrot!
Q. how do you know carrots are good for your eyes?
A. have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses?
Q. What did the rabbits do after their wedding?
A. Went on their bunnymoon!
Q. What happened when the easter
Bunny met the rabbit of his dreams?
A. They lived hoppily ever after!
Q. Why did the easter Bunny cross the road?
A. To prove he wasn’t chicken!
Q. What do you get if you cross an elephant with a rabbit?
A. an elephant who never forgets to eat his carrots!
No of children
in the family
1
This chart shows you the amount you could get for each child per hour.
enQuiRies 0800 774 004
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MAGIC TRICK
2
Try: calculator and on line application:
www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz/apply/
3 or more
Family’s weekly income
before tax APR
Subsidy
(per hour)
per child
Less than $1200.00
$3.84
$1200.00 to $1299.99
$2.67
$1300.00 to $1399.99
$1.48
$1400.00+
No Subsidy
Less than $1380.00
$3.84
$1380.00 to $1489.99
$2.67
$1490.00 to $1599.99
$1.48
$1600.00+
No Subsidy
Less than $1540.00
$3.84
$1540.00 to $1669.99
$2.67
$1770.00 to $1799.99
$1.48
$1800.00
No Subsidy
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EcoBuzz
Celebrate Easter and look after the planet!
We have followed the Americans into the Halloween thing so how about
borrowing their egg hunt idea too?
create an egg hunt for the rest of the family – during easter you get to hide the
eggs and then set everyone to finding them. have a few little prizes on hand to
give whoever finds the most, the hardest to find one and the flashest one too.
having prizes will keep them all hunting long and hard. it’s a good idea to hide
them all in one room or one part of the garden so it’s not impossible!
give the easter bunny a run for his money by dyeing easter eggs the natural
way, using common foods and flowers.
• start with hard-cooked (boiled) eggs and refrigerate until ready to use.
• The longer you soak the eggs in the following dye liquids (of your choice),
the more intense the colours will be.
• if desired, before dyeing the eggs, draw shapes, pictures or inspiring words
on them with crayons or a piece of wax. The wax won’t absorb the colour so
the designs will show through. using a crayon, simply draw a design onto
your eggs. your crayon design will be accentuated by your choice of dye!
• Rubber bands are all you need to make tie-dyed eggs. use a collection of
different sized rubber bands. Wrap the rubber bands, one at a time, around
the eggs. Make sure to leave some of the egg shell exposed so it can be dyed.
• once the eggs are dyed to the colour you like, remove them from
nce dried completely, pull the rubber
the water and let them dry. once
bands off to reveal your banded design.
How to make
natural egg dyes:
• Wash hard-cooked (boiled) eggs in warm
soapy water to remove any oily residue that
may impede the colour from adhering to the
eggs. let eggs cool before attempting to dye.
• you need to use your own judgment about
exactly how much of each dye stuff to use.
except for spices, place a handful (or two or
three handfuls) of a dyestuff in a saucepan.
• add tap water to come at least one inch
above the dye stuff. noTe: This will be about
1 cup of water for each handful of dyestuff.
• Bring the water just to a boil, and then
reduce the heat to low. let simmer about 15
minutes or up to an hour until you like the
colour obtained. Keep in mind that dyed eggs
will not get as dark as the colour in the pan.
Remove the pan from the heat.
• pour mixture into a liquid measuring cup. add
2 to 3 teaspoons of white vinegar for each
cup of strained dye liquid. pour the mixture
into a bowl or jar that is deep enough to
completely cover the eggs you want to dye.
• use a slotted spoon to lower the eggs into
the hot liquid. leave the eggs in the water
until you like the colour. noTe: allow the
egg to sit in the tea for several hours or
overnight. The longer the egg soaks, the
deeper the final colour will be. if you plan to
eat the eggs be sure to do this step in the
refrigerator.
• When eggs are dyed to the colour you desire,
lift the eggs out with the slotted spoon.
let them dry on a rack or drainer. noTe: an
egg carton works nicely as a drying rack.
Be careful to handle the eggs gently and
minimally as some of the colours can easily
be rubbed off before the egg has dried.
• For a textured look, dab the still wet egg with
a sponge.
Building partnerships
between people & horses
• eggs coloured with natural dyes have a dull
finish and are not glossy. after they are dry,
you can rub the eggs with cooking oil or
mineral oil to give them a soft sheen.
Items to dye With:
• To make an egg blue, try canned blueberries
or purple grape juice
• To make an egg brown or beige, try coffee or
black tea
• To make an egg gold, try turmeric
• To make an egg green, try spinach leaves
• To make an egg orange, try carrots or paprika
The Giggling Pony
RD1 Wakefield, Nelson
[email protected]
www.thegigglingpony.blogspot.com
ph (03) 541 9145
• To make an egg pink, try raspberries or red
grape juice
• To make an egg red, try canned cherries or
lots of red onion skins (boiled)
• To make an egg violet, try violet blossoms or
red wine
• To make an egg yellow, try orange or lemon
peels (boiled), or green tea.
lots of free and low cost activities are
coming up for all ages in heritage Week
taking place sunday 15 april – sunday
22 april 2012. Make sure you pick up a
heritage Quiz and have a go at winning
a bike, sports shoes or swim passes. This
year the orienteering quiz is set at Tahuna
park so get exploring and discover the
answers. entries must be in an official
Quiz boxes at Founders heritage park and
nelson libraries by sunday 22 april.
velvet the giant eel, a travelling tapestry
highlighting new Zealand’s unique long
fin eel, will be hanging at nelson provincial
Museum. it is made up of colourful
segments created nationwide and you will
be able to add your creative appliqué
to the nelson segment upstairs in the
Museum Boardroom. This can happen
between 11.00 am to 2.00 pm from 16 april
- 20 april 2012 and make sure you hear
velvet’s story while you are there! While
at the museum catch the last week of the
extraordinary Frontiers exhibition or take a
special guided museum tour.
award winning interactive family event lest we Forget will be at Founders
heritage park on 21, 22, 25 april ($2 entry). Melrose house will have a
Royal Jubilee week of activities including a cupcake competition for kids.
For full programme details and Quiz entry forms:
go online at www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz
get a copy at libraries during april
or contact debbie daniell-smith on
Ph. 03 546 0331
email. [email protected]
KIDS Cup cake contest
KIDS
Cup cake
KIDS Cup
cake contest
contest
Melrose
KIDS Cup cake contest
Historic House & Garden
26 Brougham Street Nelson
Melrose
Melrose
Melrose
www.melrosehouse.co.nz
26 Brougham
StreetHouse
Nelson & Garden
Historic
26 Brougham Street Nelson
26
Brougham Street Nelson
Entry categories: 5-12yrs and 13-17yrs
Entry categories: 5-12yrs and 13-17yrs
Present
your best decorated
cupcake!
Entry categories:
5-12yrs and
13-17yrs
Present
your best decorated
cupcake!
Entries
accepted
upstairs
before
2.30pm
on Saturday 21st April
ntry categories:
5-12yrs
and
13-17yrs
Present accepted
your best
decorated
cupcake!
Entries
upstairs
before
2.30pm on Saturday 21st April
Prizes
for
the most
creative
presentation.
Entry
is free.
Entries
accepted
upstairs
before
2.30pm onEntry
Saturday
21st April
esent Prizes
your for
best
cupcake!
thedecorated
most
creative
presentation.
is free.
All
cupcakes
will
be
auctioned
onsite
after
winners
are
Prizes
for theupstairs
most
presentation.
Entry
is are
free.announced
cupcakes
will
becreative
auctioned
onsite
after winners
announced
ntries All
accepted
before
2.30pm
on
Saturday
21st April
with all proceeds donated to Melrose Historic House.
withcupcakes
all proceeds
donated
to Melrose
Historic
House.
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will be
auctioned
onsite after
winners
are announced
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most creative
withthe
all proceeds
donated presentation.
to Melrose HistoricEntry
House. is free.
l cupcakes will be auctioned onsite after winners are announced
PAGE 15.
Week
Heritage
PAGE 16.
Leo Calcasola, Back Flip.
The Tasman Skatepark Tour came, saw and
conquered during its 2012 summer circuit.
Massive public support, top class competitors,
and positive role modeling behaviour on show
across the region has reinforced the value of
skateparks in our communities.
Competition heats were hosted in Mapua, Takaka, Tapawera, Motueka,
Brightwater and Richmond, with riders in Skate, BMX, and Scooter age
group categories competing for competition points, prizes and prestige.
Leo Calcasola (15, Nelson) impressed in both scooter and BMX sections,
cleaning up the field in 11 out of the 12 competitions he entered in. His
signature ‘back flip’ delighted those privileged to watch a young man
fearlessly defying the physical laws of gravity.
Trent Luff (Nelson, 16), reigned supreme in the skate section,
performing consistently throughout the tour, stomping a vast array of
technically advanced tricks.
Aidan Limmer, No handed big air.
Results
Skate
1st – Trent Luff
2nd – Nick Snowball
3rd – Courtney Gorman
BMX
1st – Leo Calcasola
2nd – William Goodman
3rd – Lee Nuttall
Scooter
1st – Leo Calcasola
2nd – William Goodman
3rd - Jake Howieson
Trent Luff, Frontside Nose Grab.
Leo Calcasola, Back Flip.
Brook sanctuary
Photo
Comp
Brook
Waimarama
Sanctuary Photo Competition
Winner display
PAGE 17.
Primary/Intermediate school Category (years 1 – 8)
1st Prize: digital Camera, Nelson City Cameras
2nd Prize: $50 Voucher, Nelson City Cameras
3rd Prize: $25 Voucher, Nelson City Cameras
Winning entries will be displayed in a public
space, posted
on the Brook
Waimarama
Have
you
taken
sanctuary website, and may be included in
2013 Brook sanctuary
calendar
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photo
at
all winners will receive their photo
reproducedSanctuary? onto canvas
Brook
all winners will receive Brook Waimarama
sanctuary one year membership
to enter
Make
sure
you
visit
the
email your
photo by
5.00 pm
Friday,
20 april
2012
to
[email protected]
Sanctuary before 20 April
your email
mustyou
include:
name, telephone
2012
and
could
win
number, address.
our
photo competition!
File minimum size: 300 pixels; file maximum
size: 1024 pixels; no larger than 6MB. entries
are limited to three photos per person.
Photo: Bruce Thomas
This is your chance to show off your photography skills while you and your family have
a good time at the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary. Your photo may be of flora, fauna or people –
it is up to you – just so long as it is taken at the Brook Sanctuary - www.brooksanctuary.org
Prizes and Categories
Primary/Intermediate School Category (Years 1 – 8)
Secondary School Category (Years 9 - 13)
- 1st Prize: Digital Camera, Nelson City Cameras
- 2nd Prize: $50 Voucher, Nelson City Cameras
- 3rd Prize: $25 Voucher, Nelson City Cameras
- 1st Prize: Training session with John-Paul Pochin,
professional photographer
- 2nd Prize: $50 Voucher, Nelson City Cameras
- 3rd Prize: Photography book, Craig Potton Publishing
Open Category
Winner display
- 1st Prize: $150 Voucher, Nelson City Cameras
- 2nd Prize: $50 Voucher, Nelson City Cameras and
Nelson Camera Club membership for one year
- 3rd Prize: Photography Book, Craig Potton Publishing
- Winning entries will be displayed in a public space, posted
on the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary web site, and may be
included in the 2013 Brook Sanctuary Calendar
- All winners will receive their photo reproduced onto canvas
- All winners will receive Brook Waimarama Sanctuary one
year membership
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Email your photo by 5pm Friday, 20 April 2012 to [email protected]
Your email must include: name, telephone number, address
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Terms and conditions: with Jim
from Village Cycles.
All photos submitted must be your own work and not infringe the copyright of any other party. Copyright remains with the photographer.
If people appear in your photograph it is assumed that you have obtained their permission to take the photograph and have informed them that you are submitting the photo
for a competition where the image may be used in future publicity. The decision of judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into. PAGE 18.
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BASE OPEN DAY
SUNDAY 22 APRIL - 11am to 3pm - NELSON AIRPORT
PAGE 19.
NELSON MARLBOROUGH RESCUE HELICOPTER
Village Cycles
Autumn Colouring Competition
NAME:AGE:
ADDRESS:
A unicycle
Take your entry to Jim at Village Cycles, 301 Queen Street, Richmond or send
it to: Boredom Busters Colouring Competition, Private Bag 4, Richmond
Closing date for entries is Monday, 7 May 2012. Get creative and get busy.
8140 Dry Crust Communications
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Boredom Busters - Autumn 2012

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