Spice of LIfe

My choice from a week's work at Hawke's Bay Today ☺ 

(including at times, photos for the Napier Courier, the Hastings Leader
the Havelock North Village Press and/or The Link)

Sforzando

L-R: Emma Sayers, Wellington, Graham McPhail, Auckland, judging at the New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest 2015, at Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier.

Pressure's on
Olivia Wilson, Andrea's Hair and Beauty, Havelock North, competing in The Cut, one of the events at the Hawke's Bay Association of Registered Hairdressers Hairdressing Competitions, in the Taradale Town Hall, Taradale, Napier.

Saved (just)
Centre L-R: Tapfuma Dimairo, Miramar Rangers; Ruben Parker, Harry Morton, Napier City Rovers - soccer, football at Park Island, Napier. NCR won 4-1.

Seedling souvenirs
Kimberly Hulena, 9, with a silverbeet and a flower, at a Matariki celebration involving three Havelock North schools, at the community garden in Mangarau Crescent, Havelock North.

Passionate plea
Cr Henare O'Keefe speaks at a Hastings District Council meeting, Hastings, in a debate on the proposal to change the name of the Hawke's Bay Airport.

The right wool
Philippa Wright, wool broker, Wright Wool, pictured at Elders Woolstore, Thames St, Napier.

The nose knows
Keith Peacock, pollution response and enforcement team, Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Napier, has a "calibrated" nose for smells. 

Mews in the news
Arataki Mews, corner Te Heipora Rd and Arataki Rd, near Te Mata Mushroom Co, established 1967, Brookvale Rd, Havelock North.

Long-time friends and colleagues
L-R: Grant Sheehan, photographer, Mary Shanahan, writer, signing books at the launch of "Kereru Station: Two Sisters' Legacy" at Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings. With them front L-R: Kay Foley, Napier, Ros Elliott, Napier, Rachael Hunter, Kereru Station.

Heading dog
"Kereru Station: Two Sisters' Legacy", a book by Grant Sheehan, photographer, and Mary Shanahan, writer, was launched at the Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings.

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Quips & Quotes

Ken Kalfus: In fiction, all you need is memory and imagination. If you can't remember, make it up.

Moving Pictures

My choice of video from a week's work at Hawke's Bay Today ☺

Auction action
Spirited bidding at a North Island Wool Brokers Association auction in Napier.

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Living the Dream

"Staff Provision:

"Chiropractor of a growing business was needing to hire a new team member. He did a bunch of interviews, made an offer to the best candidate but they "were uncomfortable working in an office that prayed before the shifts (even though it was not mandatory)."

After the disappointment, and getting over the “brain hurdle” of going through another round of interviews, they found a candidate who not only shared the same values, but who had ALL the specific job skills they where looking for.

Not only did they find the right person, but because of her age and work experience, she qualified for a government grant PAYING HER SALARY FOR THE NEXT 16 WEEKS! Since being under-staffed, our business has continued to grow, but cashflow has definitely been an issue. God not only brought in a great person into the business, but he also paid for it in advance.

Dr. Josh Nikkanen, Ontario, Canada"

Living the Dream, a series of true and verified stories of real people who have encountered God for themselves and have learnt to apply His principles in their normal everyday world, sourced from Heaven in Business

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Morning dew

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The Embankment Bridge over Ahuriri Estuary, Napier

which, despite its appearance, could still carry trains if they were running.

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Citizenship Ceremony at Hastings District Council

Happy families

Some of the new citizens welcomed by deputy mayor Councillor Cynthia Bowers into New Zealand, Hawke's Bay and Hastings in particular, at this week's citizenship ceremony at Hastings District Council on 24 June, 2015.

See the full set, with order form at Duncan Brown Photography, and feel free to tag yourself or your friends on Facebook.

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The historic Portland Island Lighthouse on Marine Parade, Wairoa

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Tomorrow Today

by Lynette Love

"Meeting People in Heaven

"I am with Jesus standing before a beautiful home. He is there, but I hear his voice rather than see Him. He says, "Come on, let's go in."

Encounters of Heaven

As I go in I see three women, my grandmother, great grandmother and great aunt are sitting round a table having a wonderful time.The Lord says, "Sometimes I visit them and have a great time with them." They turn and look at me. I am dumbfounded, totally speechless. I don't ask anything. They greet me and I start crying. They tell me not to cry, but it's totally overwhelming.

There's a quaint tea-set on the table. The teapot is pretty with painted flowers on tiny cups. They are having a cuppa, but not the same tea as we know. Grandma lifts the teapot lid and shows me a flower like jasmine in the pot...."

Tomorrow Today is a series of excerpts from books by Lynette Love, who regularly encounters heaven - and Jesus - and Holy Spirit - and Father - now, in this life, today. 

My prayer is that you also might experience Him, and that in your own daily walk you might hear His voice, and see His face, and know His love - now, in this life, today.

Lynette's books and e-books are all available on Amazon.com

© Lynette Love, used by permission.

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This is just one tree - true story

Cornwall Park, Hastings

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Nikau Vessel, by Virginia King
based on New Zealand's only native palm tree

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Spice of Life

My choice from a week's work at Hawke's Bay Today ☺ 

(including at times, photos for the Napier Courier, the Hastings Leader
the Havelock North Village Press and/or The Link)

Church with a view
Progress on the new Peak Vision Church building in Te Mata Rd, Havelock North.

Not for me
Newly-installed gym fitness sports exercise equipment on the south side of the National Aquarium of New Zealand, Marine Parade, Napier.

Dinnertime
Pork belly dinner at The Corner Bar & Grill, Clive, formerly the Clive River Bar.

Don't worry boys, I've got him
With ball: Michael Vuicakau, Havelock North - premier rugby vs Napier Pirate Rugby and Sports, final score 22-22, at Tamatea Park, Napier.

Outa my way
Front L-R: Jonathan Ruru, Napier Pirate Rugby and Sports, Teihana Brown, Havelock North - premier rugby, final score 22-22, at Tamatea Park, Napier.

Stunning performance
L-R: Arielle Munro, Macy Te Whaiti, Napier Girls' High School, Napier, performing at a Matariki Festival at The Sound Shell, Napier.

Celebrating culture
Nga Daniel, Hastings, watching a Matariki Festival at The Sound Shell, Napier.

Calm amidst the turmoil
Jake Mulholland, Levin Swim Club, waits for the next heat to start their race before getting out of the pool, at the ANZ East Coast Swimming Championships at Napier Aquatic Centre, Napier.

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Quips & Quotes

Anonymous: The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.

Living the Dream

"Mission Trip Provision and Generosity AND INCREASE 

"Going on a mission trip I needed $2000. Some friends supported me, so shortly before the mission trip I’ve raised $950 (which already astonished me) and I was willing to pay the rest on my own! I didn’t expect many people to fund me and therefore I was very thankful for all the support I’ve already got.

Long before the trip somebody prayed over me, that the whole amount will be paid off. I didn’t have much faith in that, but I checked almost every day my bank account, if something has changed. And then shortly before the trip out of the blue a friend donated me $2000! WOW! This meant I now have more than enough!

My friend later told me, that he and his wife were saving the $2000 for furniture and other stuff for their first child; but then God told them, to trust Him more than in the money and to support me with the $2000… In 2 days they already got more than five time the amount they gave me (which is $10,000) back! WOOOW! God is so good!

I’m amazed by their obedience and overwhelmed by God’s overflowing provision! Finally they and I got both blessed abundantly through God’s intervention! Isn’t He amazing?"

David Sommerhalder, Swiss student at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (March, 2015)"

Living the Dream, a series of true and verified stories of real people who have encountered God for themselves and have learnt to apply His principles in their normal everyday world, sourced from Dream Culture: Bringing your Dreams to Life

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So many memories, so many questions

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The living and the dead

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Red berries

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Tomorrow Today

by Lynette Love

"Palace

".... The angel and I go into another room. Abraham is there sitting on a couch facing the hallway door. I run and sit next to him. We hug, and he says, "I want you meet Isaac and Jacob." First, he introduces me to Isaac. When he laughs his chest goes up and down.

Encounters of Heaven

Jacob is quieter. He says to the angel, " I don't wrestle or limp with a hip out of joint any more." The angel chuckles and joins in. Lots of laughter resounds.

"Oh, what an honour to meet you both," I say. "This is cool."

They say, "The honour goes to the Lord, not to us. We are servants here to one another. And, that's a strange language! This is cool!"

Then they get serious. "You have one of the biggest gifts. We would have loved to have had Him, but we only had Him at times. You have him all the time. Look after Him, treasure Him - the Holy Spirit."

As they speak, I know that's what I want to do. I say goodbye and am reassured by them that we'll meet again."

Tomorrow Today is a series of excerpts from books by Lynette Love, who regularly encounters heaven - and Jesus - and Holy Spirit - and Father - now, in this life, today. 

My prayer is that you also might experience Him, and that in your own daily walk you might hear His voice, and see His face, and know His love - now, in this life, today.

Lynette's books and e-books are all available on Amazon.com

© Lynette Love, used by permission.

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Morning sun

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A chilly start to the day
The Holt Memorial Display House in Cornwall Park, Hastings

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Spice of Life

My choice from a week's work at Hawke's Bay Today ☺ 

(including at times, photos for the Napier Courier, the Hastings Leader
the Havelock North Village Press and/or The Link)

This week it was (nearly) all about the Governor General's four-day visit to Hawke's Bay!

Panoramic view

The site of a proposed Character Residential Zone between Glenpark Place and Hikanui Drive, Havelock North, proposed by The Hidden Valley Ltd, photographed from Glenpark Place, Havelock North.


No time to sleep
L-R: Kyle Duligall, Lachlan Morris, Brendon Tipene, Havelock North High School, Havelock North. Absent: Chavez Farquahar, Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, Hastings - year 13 students who won Best School Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Artist Direction in the 48 hours Furious Film-making competition.

Sophisticat and dog
L-R: Ivy Morley, chairperson, Napier SPCA, Napier, with Mannie the kitten; Faye Johnson, fundraising manager, Hastings SPCA, Hastings, with Mahli, a red and white border collie - pictured at The Old Church, Meeanee Rd, Meeanee, Napier, promo for their annual ball in October.

Welcome to Hawke's Bay
L-R: Governor-General Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae; Meka Whaitiri, Labour MP, Ikaroa-Rawhiti - vice-regal visit to Kohupatiki Marae, Kohupatiki, Hastings.

Duty calls
Front L-R: Lady Janine Mateparae,  Governor-General Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae; Bevan Taylor, kaumatua - visit to Kohupatiki Marae, Kohupatiki, Hastings.

Long-term vision
L-R: FLTLT Kyle Newman, aide-de-camp; Governor-General Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, Lady Janine Mateparae, planting a totara tree and a kowhai tree at Operation Patiki, a project at Kohupatiki Marae, Kohupatiki, Hastings.

Last surviving dinosaur
Kahori Nakagawa, co-manager, Cape Sanctuary, holding a tuatara, with boys from Hastings Boys' High School, Hastings - visit by Governor-General Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, to Cape Sanctuary, Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay.

Friendly fellows
L-R: Governor-General Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, holding a tuatara, Andy Lowe, founder - vice-regal visit to Cape Sanctuary, Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay.

Creepy-crawly
John Berry, volunteer, with a Hawke's Bay tree weta - visit by Governor-General Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, to Cape Sanctuary, Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay.

Doing the Honours
His Excellency Governor General Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae unveils the plaque - The Hawke's Bay Memorial Chapel was re-dedicated, and the hospital renamed to the Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier's Memorial Hospital.

Congratulations
L-R: Jason Cunningham, Governor-General Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at the official opening of the Bostock Organic Kitchen, and presentation of staff certificates, at Bostock's in Kirkwood Rd, Hastings.

Walking the talk
L-R: Governor-General Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and John Bostock officially open the Bostock Organic Kitchen, and presentation of staff certificates, at Bostock's in Kirkwood Rd, Hastings.

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Quips & Quotes

Thomas Edison: Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Moving Pictures

My choice of video from a week's work at Hawke's Bay Today ☺

Changes at the hospital
They shall not grow old.... The Hawke's Bay Memorial Chapel was re-dedicated, and the hospital renamed to the Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier's Memorial Hospital, by His Excellency Governor General Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae (not the guy in this picture).

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Living the Dream

"Miracle Provision and Trust 

"A believing couple were in startup phase of a kingdom culture development company. They had been hugely successful in previous ventures without Christ but were now on a journey of doing business WITH Him. Here’s their email:

"God told us He had people along the way to help us and so it has been very close to the (financial) edge many times as you know but He has always come through. The last little bit of time has been particularly tough.

Anyway when we figured we were running out of options, a couple we have been helping get their heads around life in general and who went through two of our programs expressed an interest in supporting what we are doing. I sent them a run down and had a chat and they said here’s $20k no strings attached as an investment into the Kingdom!

When they sent the $20k they increased it to $25k! Also my daughter who is not saved but with whom I have a very close connection phoned me and said she wanted to send $2.5K over. These are truly miracles of provision!”"

Living the Dream, a series of true and verified stories of real people who have encountered God for themselves and have learnt to apply His principles in their normal everyday world, sourced from Heaven in Business

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Deco detail

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Bare Island in an Empty Sea under a Cloudless Sky

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Grapevine terraces
Esk Valley Estate, Bay View

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Tomorrow Today

by Lynette Love

"God's Sweets

"Jesus takes me into a beautiful forest of trees that look like oaks in golden autumn dress.

Encounters of Heaven

Hanging around the trees are a series of boxes in which some type of flying insect has made pea-sized 'sweets'. Jesus thrusts his fingers into the box to get a sweet, showing me how to do the same. As a child approaches the box it comes down to his level and it's easy for him to get a sweet out.

The sweets explode and fizz in our mouths. They taste so good. The flavour and sensation is different to anything I've experienced ever before. When I swallow the sweet there is an intensity of living taste in my mouth and throat.

Huge white butterflies dance here, and as the Lord moves his hand they become multi-coloured - white no longer!

Instantly we are on a mountaintop. A quaint narrow stream wanders to the edge of the mountain. As we look back together I see a waterfall and beyond it, in the valley below, the tiny stream has become a beautiful wide unrestricted river with no bank. From its small beginning the great has come...."

Tomorrow Today is a series of excerpts from books by Lynette Love, who regularly encounters heaven - and Jesus - and Holy Spirit - and Father - now, in this life, today. 

My prayer is that you also might experience Him, and that in your own daily walk you might hear His voice, and see His face, and know His love - now, in this life, today.

Lynette's books and e-books are all available on Amazon.com

© Lynette Love, used by permission.

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"Did you ever wonder
if the person in the puddle is real, and you're just a reflection of him?” - Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes

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