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Learn phrases in "Nga Reo E Toru - Our Three Languages" through this lovely story of Hope's First Day - Te Ra Tuatahi O Hope. Learn 23 useful phrases in Te Reo Maori, NZSL and English! Written by educator, Jenny Chapman and illustrated by Deaf artist Kerry Edwards. Te Reo Maor...i edited by Anaha Hiini of Kotihi Reo Consultants, and Kataraina Smith of Rotorua Intermediate School. NZSL images used with permission from NZSL Online Dictionary. NZSL support by Pixie Neame and editing and advice from First Signs - Deaf Aotearoa. This collaboration is a fantastic celebration of our languages. Language featured includes; Greetings Introductions Finger spelling names Instructions Feelings A fantastic next step on your language learning journey!
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This is a fun and relateable story about how Davey the Dog and Mavis the Mog react to the upcoming Christmas festivities with the family. It is the third book in the series about the mischievous, loveable pair, their owner Bruce and his family. The story is written in rhyme an...d is easy to read. Families everywhere undertake Christmas preparations and if you have pets then you will know that this can get interesting! Christmas is coming and the Dog and the Mog cannot understand what all the fuss is about. But then...... There's a tree in the lounge that was not there before, With stuff hanging down quite close to the floor. The Mog sneaks to the lounge and what has she found? Her people have made her a new playing ground! Oh oh, this is going to get messy!
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A story of life growing up in Palmerston North in the 1950's, 60's and early 1970's and then to locations further afield in West Australia, Gisborne, Asia and Bay of Islands. Main Street, Victoria Avenue, Roy Street, Russell Street Primary School, Freyberg High School, Massey Uni...versity, Longburn Freezing Works and the PNCC Rubbish Cart, all have their moment. The book provides an insight into growing up in post-war small-town New Zealand, the usual angst of a young man finding his way in life, how to earn a living and build relationships. Working on farms, in the freezing works, flatting while studying at university, working in a construction camp in the West Australian outback and travelling the Hippie Trail across Asia, all form the backdrop to a Palmy Boy's Story.
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The story tells of the highs and lows of establishing a vineyard and wine brand in North Canterbury, NZ. It details the range of risks involved and the tension and emotion of being a winegrower.

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