Local Focus: Māori brand Kaitahi wins FoodStarter
17 Apr, 2021 01:21 AM
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Iwi owned business takes out national food competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Video Journalist Whanganui, Manawatū and Taranaki, NZH Local Focusgeorgie@localfocus.nz
Iwi-owned enterprise Kaitahi came out on top on Thursday night, winning the major prize in the nationwide competition, FoodStarter.
Kaitahi makes frozen smoothie drops from locally sourced ingredients and native plants traditionally used by Māori. The brand has steadily grown since it was launched in 2018.
The competition is run by New World and the Ministry Of Awesome, seeking out new and innovative food and beverage products. The winners will be ranged in New World supermarkets throughout the country and receive marketing support.
Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde enjoy loved-up moments during a cozy night date in London pub
Entertainment
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde stunned everyone with their appearance at a pub during a night out, looking completely smitten while enjoying the easing of lockdown restrictions in the UK .
Harry Styles and rumoured love interest Olivia Wilde were reportedly spotted enjoying a ‘cosy’ pub date in West London.
Harry and his rumoured girlfriend Olivia reportedly looked very cosy on an intimate table for two away from other diners. They were grinning like Cheshire cats at each other all night.
They looked completely smitten , an eyewitness told a media outlet, adding: They were very polite and waved to the team before heading out the door.
The night Prince Philip got locked in an Auckland toilet
16 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Auckland City Mayor Christine Fletcher with the portraits of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edninburgh after they were removed in a midnight swoop. Photo / File
Auckland City Mayor Christine Fletcher with the portraits of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edninburgh after they were removed in a midnight swoop. Photo / File
Portraits of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh adorn the walls of many majestic local and national government buildings around the globe.
But for one night, portraits of the popular royals, which hang proudly in Auckland s Town Hall, ended up in a toilet after some late-night antics.
Toastmasters Hastings to hold demonstration night
15 Apr, 2021 11:27 PM
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Toastmasters meetings are a fun opportunity to develop communication skills. Photo / Supplied
Joining Toastmasters has made a dramatic difference in one Hastings man s confidence with public speaking.
Since 1972, Toastmasters Hastings has held fortnightly meetings, helping hundreds of people develop their communication and public speaking skills.
Now they are looking for new members to join.
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Toastmaster Brian Mangin says he loves seeing and helping others build their confidence to speak to an audience, whether that be public speaking, chairing meetings, or giving a speech or a eulogy. You never know when you will be asked to speak in public. Going to Toastmasters prepares you for that eulogy, job interview, wedding toast, asking a question in a group situation, running an effective meeting and finding strength in vulnerability.