MEACT Spring means Spring cleaning. In the Developed World we accumulate Stuff purchased as compensation for working too much/having too little Time. Here are some local decluttering tips: - Donate old toys – Muriwai Playgroup’s wishlist includes puzzles, picture books, die-cast cars, baby educational toys and an outdoor playhouse! Contact Kirsty O’Hara 021432851. - Mobiles – Telecom and Vodafone recycle – or donate to Starship. - Ewaste - The Ark will accept and recycle domestic computer equipment for a fee the-ark.co.nz - Worn winter woolies? ‘Skody old jumpers’ are being upcycled into dumpster hoodies, contact Sarah Jane Murray [email protected] Forest and Bird’s annual poll for bird of the year is now open vote at birdoftheyear.org.nz Meanwhile in Russia the ‘Arctic 30’ (28 activists including 2 from NZ, a freelance photographer and videographer) face 15 years in jail for protesting at the Gazprom Arctic drilling platform. Send messages of support, take action or stay informed: greenpeace.org Editorial and Business card ad ALOHA I am back from The Travel Brokers conference in Hawaii! I have been a self-employed broker just under a year, and I was awarded Marketer of the Year for the National Business Awards for 2013!. Of 110 Brokers, 9 people applied for the position, 5 of us were asked to present at conference, and I won! Along with my certificate which will take pride of place on my home office wall – I have a prize of a holiday to Noumea with Air Calin! YAY! The last time I travelled to New Caledonia was when my husband and I got engaged there 16 years ago, it will be great for me to see all the new resorts that are there now!Hawaii is a gorgeous place! With Hawaiian Airlines flying direct along with Air NZ now, we finally have some great competition, the fares have reduced considerably, and kiwis are heading back there in droves! With the strong NZD against the weakening USD, it makes it fantastic value! We had to buy ourselves another bag to take home, the shopping is amazing! Luckily Hawaiian have a very generous 2 x 32kg bag allowance – yes you read right – that is 2 bags with a total maximum weight of 64kg per person! Incredible! We swam at Waikiki Beach before Breakfast – already 22 degrees and heating up to 30 in the middle of the day. Another highlight was snorkelling with a Sea Turtle at Hanauma Bay, in it’s own natural habitat.With prices starting from $ 1499 per person with return flights on Hawaiian Airlines, including all taxes, 64kg of baggage, meals & drinks & in-seat entertainment on their new Aircraft, and 4 nights accommodation in Waikiki at the 3 star Aqua Aloha Surf with breakfasts daily – what’s not to like!!?? How about adding on a side trip to Maui ,or any one of their other beautiful islands. Can’t decide which island? Cruise for 7 nights and visit them all on the NCL from $ 2139 per person ex Honolulu incl all meals& entertainment! Want something further afield? All the Earlybirds to the UK& Europe are out now – get in quick before the seats fill up for peak time travel. Please contact Tanya Franklin, your local Travel Broker on 411 9105, 021 254 9169, or email: [email protected] Make an appointment to see me in my home office in Waimauku to chat about your next holiday!
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 01:35:39 +0000
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