December 2006

CONTENTS

Beauty and the Fiat Multipa

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December News

New Dyslexia Foundation launched.

A new Dyslexia Foundation was launched in New Zealand by the Honourable Ruth Dyson on 29 November 2006. The Foundation has had fantastic support from

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New safety standards for swimming pools

A new Standard, released in November, will help to prevent children from drowning in swimming pools, spas and hot tubs.

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On the Cover

features

North Island

Nature's Wonders

Down a long winding lane, hidden from view, are the Waipu Caves

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Family-friendly Recipes

Simple Food

Sharyn Smart puts together three easy recipes to try at home.

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Shop Front

Whistling Jack Kids Furniture

With eighty years experience in making furniture, you know Whistling Jack Kids Furniture is made to last.

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mum's section

Budgeting Presents         (cover story)

Keep yourself  and your family out of debt this Christmas with these great ideas from Melanie Homer 

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Driver

Beauty and the really, really ugly one

Paul Miller looks at the Fiat Multipla, that's the really, really ugly one and the classic 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (that's the pretty one for those out there that don't know what it is.)

Yes, that's right, something for the family and something for mums and dads who actually don't want anything practical at all!

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Crossword

Try Pam Hutton's family crossword and see if you can get it out before the kids!

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Slinky Malinky Lynley Dodd

Delwyn Dickey interviews children's author Lynley Dodd about her newest book and her love of writing. read more >>>

Regulars   From the Editor   Story Time - This month's book reviews.

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