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WELCOMEHi guys!The sensational sunny summer has subsided, I hope you’ve been out there making the most of it. Now it’s autumn and we welcome the changing seasons along with shorter days and cooler temperatures.

This autumn edition of Boredom Busters will help to keep you sizzling hot inside thanks to a bunch of fun competitions, activities, and holiday programmes.

Find out about some ‘try at home’ world records you can have a go at, plus our Easter recipe treats to enjoy making and eating. There are movie tickets to be won, as well as a RipStick in our Village Cycles colouring-in competition.

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Charlotte AGE:  5

SCHOOL: St Joseph’s

INTERESTS & HOBBIES:Drawing, dancing, and puzzles.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SCHOOL? Painting pictures, Jump Jam, Helping my teacher.

AUTUMN IS AWESOME BECAUSE: It is still sunny, I love sunny.

IF YOU HAD A SUPER POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? To climb up to the top of the monkeybars then jump down and land on my feet.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THESE HOLIDAYs? Going to the beach for a picnic; going to explore new places.

LOCAL KID PROFILESLOCAL KID PROFILESLeo AGE:  6

SCHOOL: Central

INTERESTS & HOBBIES:Cadet Kart Racing, soccer, and anything with wheels.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SCHOOL? Learning, and having fun.

AUTUMN IS AWESOME BECAUSE: You can make big leaf piles and jump in them.

IF YOU HAD A SUPER POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Super fast blazing speed, because I like to go fast.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THESE HOLIDAYs? Karting, hanging out with friends and my brother Jesse.

Cole AGE:  9

SCHOOL: Brightwater

INTERESTS & HOBBIES:Football and fishing.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SCHOOL? My teacher and my friend Nicholas.

AUTUMN IS AWESOME BECAUSE: I like jumping in piles of leaves.

IF YOU HAD A SUPER POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? I would be invisible then I could sneak into the movies, sneak some lollies and watch the movie for free.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THESE HOLIDAYs? Eating Easter eggs and going to the Sounds fishing with my family.

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Done and dusted for another year, the Tasman Skatepark Tour ‘Summer 2014’ edition was epic in every way. Six regional heats showcasing the finest skate, bike and scooter talent took place throughout January, with riders collecting competition points from placing at each heat. This years Tour Champions were:

Skate Reggie MacDonaldBike Dylan Boffa MartinScooter Tuts Kinita and Mita TimpsonThe Nelson – Tasman region has eight community skateparks, all different, but all suitable for a range of ages and abilities. Skateparks are great places to meet new people, learn new tricks and have some fun. Remember to ride to your ability, use protective equipment (helmets, elbow/knee pads, wrist guards), respect the park and other people using it.

Here is a list of where to find our premiere parks:

chocolate!

Mapua – Mapua Domain, MapuaTakaka – Village Green, TakakaTapawera – Tapawera Recreation Reserve, TapaweraMotueka – Old Wharf Road, MotuekaBrightwater – Brightwater Domain, BrightwaterRichmond – Jubilee Park, RichmondNelson – Neale Park, NelsonNelson – Trafalgar Park, Nelson

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chocolate!But what is it and where does it come from?

We all love

Chocolate comes from cocoa beans, which started growing on trees in Central America about 100 million years ago. Cocoa trees can only live in hot, rainy places near the Equator.The trees have large orange fruit, about the size of small pumpkins. Inside the fruit are many small beans, like peas inside a peapod. The raw beans are really good for you, full of vitamin C and magnesium, but they’re bitter. They also have a fair amount of caffeine in them, like coffee or tea. People started eating cocoa beans about 17,000 years ago.

Around 4000 years ago, people in Central America (modern Mexico) were grinding up the beans and making them into a chocolate drink with vanilla or chilli in it, or a sort of spicy porridge with corn and chillies in it. Sometimes people sweetened chocolate with honey. Our word chocolate probably comes from the Aztec phrase “cacaua atl” which means “cacao drink”.

During his conquest of Mexico about 500 years ago, the Spanish explorer Cortez noticed that the Aztec Indians used cocoa beans to make the royal drink called “chocolatl”, meaning warm liquid. The Emperor Montezuma, who drank 50 or more cups every day, served the drink to Cortez in golden goblets, treating it like a food for the gods.

Montezuma’s chocolatl was very bitter though, and the Spanish did not like it very much. To make the drink nicer Cortez sweetened it with cane sugar.

In 1528 Cortez arrived back in Spain where he presented the Spainish King, Charles V with cocoa beans as a gift. Cortez also taught him how to make the Aztec chocolate drink, Chocolatl.

About 400 years ago Chocolatl started to spread around Europe but eating hard chocolate only became popular in 1847, when an English chocolate firm, Fry and Sons began to produce sweet, hard chocolate for eating from ground cacao beans, mixed with the addition of cacao butter and sugar.

In 1875, a Swiss chocolate maker developed a hard milk chocolate, using fresh milk. Since then various chocolate factories around the world have developed different kinds of chocolate – sweet, semi-sweet, bittersweet, with milk, without milk, with nuts, without nuts, endless kinds of chocolate to satisfy every taste.

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EASTER TRAIN EVENT18-19 AprilFounders Heritage ParkAll aboard for train ride and Easter egg hunt at Founders Heritage Park. Each ticket holder gets a treasure map. Visit the train museum, railway cottage displays

Info: 03 548 2649, email: debbie.daniell-smith@ncc.govt.nz

MAPUA EASTER FAIRSunday 20 AprilMapua DomainCome and join in on a great day of food, crafts and festivities. It’s a fun day out for all with over 300 crafts and food stalls on offer as well as Fairy Grotto, Children’s Area, Cafe, Main Stage, Chocolate Wheel, Raffles and so much more. Enjoy a fantastic Easter at one of the country’s largest family friendly one day events.

Info: 021 799 241, email: a-m-a@xtra.co.nz

THE ANZAC EXPERIENCE25-27 April Founders Heritage ParkExperience the sights, sounds and smells of First World War trenches with a working field kitchen, bunk room and first aid room. See a reconstruction of Tapawera Training Camp, and join the’ Resistance Challenge’ and try the ‘Uncrackable Code Competition’. Children’s fete, ‘Walls of Remembrance’ static displays, storyboards, multi-media projection, live poetry readings and much, much more.Info: 03 545 8102, email: holly.tj@vodafone.co.nz

NELSON GIANTS, NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE4 April – 27 June + playoffsSaxton Stadium, NelsonGet along to the new home of the Nelson Giants and support them as they slam dunk their way towards National Basketball League glory.Info: 03 548 7080, email: info@giants.co.nz

April / May 2014

TIMELESS WHEELS

Saturday 12 April

Grab some wheels - your bike or scooter - or

simply be ready to run, so you can to race around

the Atawhai cycle trail doing a fun quiz. Prizes

also on offer for best Past-Present-Future bicycle

costumes!Info: email bnb@bhb.org.nz

CITY TO SAXTON

Sunday 13 April

Run, Roll, Stroll - Slow or fast you’ll have a blast!

This is a 10km fun run/walk course from Victory

Community Centre to Saxton Field on smooth

walkways. A great family event on foot, scooter, skateboard,

rollerblades, wheelchair, mobility scooter or get

creative and bring a skipping rope or hula hoop.

Sorry, no bikes.

Info: Ph. 03 546 7910,

email: rita.m@sporttasman.org.nz

GRAND EASTER FAIR

Saturday 19 April

Golden Bay High School, Takaka

Come to the fair – there’s something for everyone!

Traditional stalls, rides and games, live music and

entertainment, food and drinks court, auction,

produce, plants, clothes, bric-a-brac, kiddies’

areas, treasure hunt, bouncy castle and much,

much more.

Info: Ph. 03 525 7185,

email: csejones@gmail.com

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The mini-world water cycle The science bit: The water cycle is demonstrated in a box by the ‘Sun’ causing warming of the ‘sea’. This causes increased evaporation of water particles (molecules) from the liquid water surface into the air as water vapour. As the air absorbs more water vapour it becomes humid. Eventually the water condenses from the humid air onto the cooler parts of the box. The freezer pack speeds up this condensation, which begins as droplets, growing into drops. When the drops become large enough, they fall as ‘rain’. Get creative: Brighten up the mini-world by standing the box on blue paper to make the ‘sea’ blue, adding a Plasticine™ sunbather with a sun shade to the sandy ‘beach’, and cotton wool to the freezer pack to make it look like fluffy clouds. Weather questions this experiment helps you answer:• Why is there more rain in most tropical areas than in cooler

areas? (more solar energy, greater evaporation)• Why is there more evaporation from the sea than from the

land? (greater surface area of water)• How can water evaporated over the sea cause it to rain on

the land? (humid water from over the sea is moved across the land by air currents i.e. wind)

• How does water rained on the land return to the sea? (by flowing downhill in rivers and by flowing underground through soil and rock)

• Does it only rain on the land or can it rain on the sea as well? (it rains on both)

• Which parts of the water cycle can be seen in Nelson/Tasman? (all of them)

A demonstration water cycle in a transparent box, using materials readily available at home.Time needed to complete activity: 15 minsThis neat little project will help you learn how warming water increases evaporation, how cooling humid air causes condensation, and how these things make clouds and rain.What you’ll need:A desk lamp/reading lightA clear box (a sandwich box) Frozen freezer packSome sandSome water

Make a sandy ‘beach’ in the box and add the shallow ‘sea’. Switch on the lamp (‘Sun’) and wait for a few minutes for the water to become warm (or ‘cheat’ by adding warm water from the kettle). Add the freezer pack to cause the effect of cooling air which will form ‘clouds’. After a time, the water droplets that condense on the underside of the box lid beneath the cool ‘clouds’ grow, and fall to the beach as ‘rain’.

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Golden Bay Golden Bay Boredom BustersContact: Golden Bay Community WorkersPhone: 03 525 8876 or 027 525 8734Email: recreation@gbcw.co.nzRegistrations: We are able to e-mail you registration forms. Register between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm, at Golden Bay Community Centre, 88 Commercial Street, Takaka.What to Bring: Please wear old clothes and bring a snack, a drink and lunch unless otherwise stated.FULL programme details in GB school newsletters, library, GB Community Centre and ‘itson’ website.A full week of fun and excitement. Indoor and outdoor activities. Ages: 5–13 years22–24 APRILWooden Toys, Fly in a Plane, Bike Ride and Archery.28 APRILEaster Egg Hunt, make hot cross buns and do a spot of orienteering.29 APRILEnviro Day: build bamboo tipis and huts. Try your hand at sushi and sweet salami making. Stretch out your body with yoga in the afternoon.30 APRIL Superchef! Have a floury day of cooking, pizza for lunch and hot sweet buns in the afternoon.1 MAYFelting Day: enjoy a day of wool, water and bubbles. We will have projects available for beginners and the more experienced.

Takaka Memorial Library Contact: Doris SymmonsPhone: 03 525 0059Venue: Takaka Memorial Library, 3 Junction Road, TakakaEmail: doris.symmons@tasman.govt.nzWebsite: www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz

CYF Approved/ Work & Income SubsidyHoliday Activity

STORYTIME: FANTASTIC FRIENDSDate: 22 and 29 April 2014Time: 10.30 am – 11.30 amAges: 4 – 9 years. Preschoolers are welcome with an adult.Cost: FreeCelebrate the importance of friends with stories, puppets, songs and craft.FANTASTIC FRIENDS SCAVENGER HUNTDate: 22 April – 3 MayTime: 9.30 am – 5.00 pmAges: 5 – 12 year olds.Cost: FreeVisit any Tasman District Library these holidays and search for the ten great mates hidden around the library. Collect your entry form from the main desk and be in to win a book voucher. One entry per child.

VaultingGYM, ACROBATIC AND DANCE ON HORSEBACKContact: Baerbel HackVenue: Hackfarm and Patons Rock BeachPhone: 03 525 9434 / 0275259434Email: stay@hackfarm.co.nzWebsite: hackfarm.co.nzDate: 24 and/or 29 AprilTime: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm on 24 April 12. 00 noon – 3.00 pm on 29 AprilAges: 4 plus, boys and girlsCost: $ 35A wonderful way to develop great co-ordination, balance and confidence around horses. You learn to walk, trot, and canter. Experience how to vault on, knee, stand on a horse as well as swing down, do a flag or mill. Great fun – vaulting is a hacktivity off the beaten track!

Motueka/Tasman/Moutere

Carolin’s Riding School – My Pony for the dayContact: Carolin Leaf,Address: 1087 Motueka Valley Hwy, RD 1, MotuekaPhone: 03 526 8066Email: riding@mailhv.com Date: 29 April to 2 MayTime: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm, 4 hoursAges: 5 years and up

Cost: $ 50 per person / per dayRide and care for a pony for the day. We will learn how to handle, to groom and to be around our ponies and horses. We will ride, play games and have lots of fun with the horses. Children get a full riding lesson from an experienced riding instructor according to their abilities. Please contact us for more details and bookings.

Elite CareContact: Brynn Harris or Vaughan CreightonVenue: Aniwaniwa Parklands School, Pah Street, MotuekaPhone: 021619737Email: elitecare@outlook.comDates and Times: 22 – 24 April 28 April – 2 May 20148.30 am – 5.30 pm Age: 5 – 13 yearsCost: $34 per dayElite Care is an Oscar approved programme. We provide a fun and an affordable experience for children. Our fun packed days include a Baton Valley adventure, day at the Hydro-slide and heaps more. Limited spaces, so be in fast, don’t be last!

Kidpower Motueka Holiday Workshop (8-12yrs)Contact: Fiona BryanPhone: 03 543 2669Email: newzealand@kidpower.org.nzWebsite: www.kidpower.org.nzDate: 29 April 2014Time: 9.00 am – 3.00 pmAges: 8 – 12yrsCost: $30Practice “People Safety” skills that prevent problems/improve communication with peers/family/strangers/others. Plus physical self-defence skills for emergencies, using their ‘full force’ with a padded instructor. Skills include: Show awareness/confidence, Move away from possible problems, Use voice as a safety tool, Set clear boundaries, Deal with bullying, Take the power out of mean words, Get help from busy adults and persist!

Motueka Public Library STORYTIME: FANTASTIC FRIENDSContact: Sue or MaryVenue: Motueka Public Library12 Pah Street, MotuekaPhone: 03 528 1047Website: www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nzDates: 22, 24, 29 AprilTime: 11.00 am – 12 noonAges: Suitable 4 – 9 year olds. Numbers limited to the first 40.Free family fun with stories and craft.LEVITY BEET IS HONKYTROMBLASTIC!Date: 1 MayTime: 11.00 amAges: For preschool & primary school aged children. Preschoolers please bring an adult. Numbers limited to the first 40.Cost: FreeLevity Beet will share his new musical instruments, quirky stories and songs from his latest album “Honkytromblastic”.FANTASTIC FRIENDS SCAVENGER HUNTDate: 22 April – 3 MayTime: 9.30 am – 5.00 pmAges: 5 – 12 year olds.Cost: FreeSearch for the ten great mates hidden around the library. Collect your entry form from the main desk and be in to win a book voucher. One entry per child.

Moutere Hills Community CentreContact: Katrina or YvetteVenue: Moutere Hills Community CentrePhone: 03 543 2516Email: enquiries@mouterehills.org.nzWebsite: www.mouterehills.org.nzDate: Week 1: 22 – 24 AprilWeek 2: 28 April – 02 MayTime: 8.30 am – 3.30 pmAges: 5 – 14 yrsCost: $25 per day OSCAR approved / WINZ Subsidies available.We provide a safe, fun and friendly environment in which everyone can participate in a wide variety of activities including arts, crafts, drama, music, cooking, games, and sport. We have some great theme days planned – Star for a Day, Foods of the World, Kiwi Ana, Box it Up, Wonderful World of Disney, Sweet Factory & Game On, Party Time, and a Trip is planned too... Check out our full programme on our website www.mouterehills.org.nz – you can even book online!

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Sport Tasman – Adventure Plus / Motueka Recreation CentreContact: Jody MaruPhone: 03 528 8228Email: Jody.m@sporttasman.org.nzWebsite: www.tasmanregionalsportstrust.org.nzDate: 28 April – 2 MayTime: 8.30 am – 4.00 pmAges: 10 – 13yrsCost: $45 per day or $200 for the week.Adventure Plus is for older youth wanting to enjoy a challenge and is held off site across the region. Spaces are limited to 16 children so be in quick. CYF approved and WINZ subsidies apply for working families.

Sport Tasman – Kiwi Flyers/ Motueka Recreation CentreContact: Jody MaruPhone: 03 528 8228Email: Jody.m@sporttasman.org.nzWebsite: www.tasmanregionalsportstrust.org.nzDate: 22 – 24 April and 28 April – 2 MayTime: 8.30 am – 4.00 pmAges: 5 – 13yrsCost: 8.30 am – 4.00 pm: $28.50 per day 8.30 am – 5.30 pm: $35.00 per dayCome and join the team at the Centre and enjoy the variety of activities on offer throughout these holidays. Spaces are limited so be in quick. CYF approved and WINZ subsidies apply for working families.

Whenua Iti Journey & Junior JourneyContact: Liana Crofskey Phone: 03 526 7842Email: liana@whenuaiti.org.nzWebsite: www.whenuaiti.org.nzDates: Journey: 28 April to 3 May, 14 to 19 JulyJunior Journey: 28 April to 1 May, 7 to 10 July Time: 8.30 am start on day oneAges: Journey 13 – 17 year olds / Junior Journey 11 – 12 year oldsCost: Journey: $290 Junior Journey: $190The Whenua Iti Journeys are full of action-packed outdoor adventure! The Journeys are about having fun, exploring, and learning outdoor skills. Participants will become aware of their true strengths and potential, work in a team and face challenges. The outcome is a great sense of achievement, increased confidence and a memorable experience that will be shared with new friends.

MurchisonMurchison Boredom BustersContact: Katerina Lukasikova (Katie )Venue: At the Murchison Sport, Recreation & Cultural CentrePhone: 03 523 9360 or 0212 965 744Email: murchison.centre@clear.net.nzDate: 23 – 24 AprilTime: 10.00 am – 4.00 pmAges: 5 – 13 yearsCost: $5.00 per dayWe have a lot to offer these holidays. Come and have fun with us, meet more friends and try some cooking, sport and craft. For more information, contact Katie.

Murchison Public Library Contact: JanneVenue: Murchison Public Library, 92 Fairfax Street, MurchisonPhone: 03 523 1013Website: www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nzFANTASTIC FRIENDS SCAVENGER HUNTDate: 22 – 24 April and 29 – 2 MayTime: 9.30 am – 5.00 pmAges: 5 – 12 year olds.Cost: FreeSearch for the ten great mates hidden around the library. Collect your entry form from the main desk and be in to win a book voucher. One entry per child.

NelsonEaster egg huntContact: Amme HiserPhone number: 022 0102 776Email: manager@nelsonfarmersmarket.org.nzWebsite: www.nelsonfarmersmarket.org.nzDate: 23 AprilTime: 11.00 am – 4.00 pmAges: All agesCost: FreeCome down to the info tent and follow the treasure hunt to see if you can find the eggs hidden at the Farmers Market by Easter Bunnies! All ages are welcome and there will be entertainment from local bands and buskers during the day.

Flossie the balloon ladyContact: Amme HiserPhone number: 022 0102 776Email: manager@nelsonfarmersmarket.org.nzWebsite: www.nelsonfarmersmarket.org.nzDate: 30 AprilTime: 11.00 am – 2.00 pm

Ages: All AgesCost: Suggested KohaOur favourite Flossie the Balloon lady will be coming down to the market today to create balloon creatures and have fun with kids and grown up kids alike. She will be with us at market for this week (and others before and after) bringing all sorts of balloons to LIFE with her incredible creations! Come and get a fruit bowl hat or a pirate ship, a fancy flower or a ninja turtle! Come down and choose your favorite creature to hold. We will also have local entertainment from bands and buskers.

Kidpower Nelson Holiday Workshop (8-12yrs)Contact: Fiona BryanPhone: 03 543 2669Email: newzealand@kidpower.org.nzWebsite: www.kidpower.org.nzDate: 1 MayTime: 9.00 am – 3.00 pmAges: 8 – 12yrsCost: $30Practice “People Safety” skills that prevent problems/improve communication with peers/family/strangers/others. Plus physical self-defence skills for emergencies, using their ‘full force’ with a padded instructor. Skills include: Show awareness/confidence, Move away from possible problems, Use voice as a safety tool, Set clear boundaries, Deal with bullying, Take the power out of mean words, Get help from busy adults and persist!

Legend Kids BE COURAGEOUS. BE THE BEST YOU CAN. BE LEGENDARY.Contact: Cathy BrownPhone: 027 335 6904Email: info@legendkids.co.nzWebsite: www.legendkids.co.nzLITTLE LEGENDS AND LEGEND KIDS Venue: Nelson College, the old gym (Franklyn Street)Dates and Times: 22 – 24 April, 28 April – 2 May, 8.00 am – 6.00 pm / 9.00 am – 3.00 pmAges: 5 – 9 and 8 – 13 yearsACTIVE AND ARTY AND LEGEND KIDS CREATEVenue: The Granary, Founders Heritage Park (Atawhai Drive)Dates and Times: 28 April – 2 May, 8.30 am – 3.30 pm or select workshopsAges: 5 – 9 and 8 – 13 yearsLegend Kids provides four high quality, sport, adventure, or arts -based, multi-activity holiday programmes . We have fantastic friendly staff, a warm and welcoming environment and awesome activities! Highlights include Sailing and Go Karts (9+), Karate, Lori Davis Studio, Child vs Wild, and Masterchef. Plus trips to Tahuna and the lovely Miyazu gardens,

and of course, all our favourite games. Check out our website for full programme details or give us a call for more info. Places limited, bookings essential. See you soon!

Nayland Chill OutContact: Devon KendallPhone: 03 547 0292 or 022 676 6292Email: nac@clmnz.co.nzWebsite: www.naylandpool.co.nzDate: 22 April – 2 MayTime: 8.00 am – 6.00 pmAges: 5 – 13 yearsCost: $39 – $42 per day depending on activities.Chill Out is bigger and better than ever with a fun packed holiday planned. Easter day, Bowling, Chill Out’s Birthday Party, the Amazing Race, swimming, kite workshop, Mini-golf and the big Chill Out Carnival! For more details about the programme and prices, please see our website or collect a brochure from Nayland or Riverside pool. Places are limited so get in quick!

Nelson Provincial MuseumSTARTING WITH PLANTSContact: Nicki Green Phone: 03 548 9588Email: education@museumnp.org.nzWebsite: www.nelsonmuseum.co.nzDate from: 30 April Time: 9.30 am – 10.45 am and 11.00 am – 12.15 pmAges: 7 – 12 yearsCost: $10 per childArt, Craft, Science, and more. Starting with Plants is another in the series of colourful natural history exhibitions created by Imogen and Stephen McCarthy. Models of flowers can be taken apart and re-assembled creating wonderful learning opportunities for the whole family. The exhibition is part of the working partnership the Museum has with the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.

Nelson Public Libraries‘Transport yourself’ at the Children’s Library at Nelson Public Libraries.Fun sessions over the holidays include bike maintenance, singing and ukulele playing, stitching, exciting chapter books, games and story times.For further details, pop into the library or check out our website www.nelsonpubliclibraries.govt.nzWe are open every day over the school holidays except the statutory holidays. Come in to the library to pick up some books, DVDS, music, talking books and magazines. The library team can help children choose great books, we have computers for children to use and there will be games and craft available.

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PowerZone, Elim Christian CentreContact: Jo Streeter or any of the cool people in our officeOffice Address: 625 Main Road Stoke, Nelson Venue Address: Stoke school Hall, 601 Main Road Stoke, NelsonPhone: 03 547 2533 or 027 371 9000Email: nelson@elim.org.nzAges: 5 – 13 yearsDates: 22 – 24 April, 28 April – 2 MayCost & Times:Morning 9.00 am – 12.30 pm ($10)Afternoons 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm ($25) *includes activity/workshopAll day 9.00 am – 5.00 pm ($35)Doors open at 8.45 am.OSCAR, WINZ and coolness approved, enrol now! At PowerZone we provide a fun, safe and active programme with lots of variety. We have a great team waiting for you to enrol your children in our amazing holiday programme. This programs themed School Yard Tales. Don’t miss out as numbers fill up quick! Contact us for a brochure which outlines all our daily activities and we’ll email or post it to you.

SwimMagic Holiday Intensive LessonsContact: Lisa Bergman or Sarah OrrPhone: 03 546 3221Email: lisb@clmnz.co.nz or sao@clmnz.co.nzWebsite: www.clmnz.co.nz/riversideWEEK ONE: (PRIVATE LESSONS ONLY): 22, 23, 24 APRILWEEK TWO: 28 APRIL –2 MAY (GROUP AND PRIVATE LESSONS)Time: TBCAges: 3 years +Cost: Private lessons: 15 minutes $30, 30minutes $50Group lessons: $70 (5xlessons)Book 2 private lessons and receive the 3rd private lesson free (applies to week one only).

Tahunanui Community CentreContact: Julie BrockiePhone: 03 548 6036Email: tcc@ts.co.nzWebsite: www.tahunanui.orgDate: 22 April – 2 MayTime: 8.30 am - 4.00 pmAges: 5 – 12 yearsCost: Morning $19, Afternoon $17,Full Day $32EXCITING PROGRAMME OF AUTUMN FUN!Something for everyone – group outings in local area (beach activities, bbqs, fitness fun),bus excursions, arts & crafts, baking, active sport sessions, a mix of local workshops, planned activities. A very large play area inside and out for awesome fun and adventure!

All activities are adapted to suit the children attending. Healthy choice of morning and afternoon tea provided.Experienced trained staff.

TOA Juniors and Seniors (Te Ora Ake)Contact: Daniel or NetsyPhone: 0274 503 409Email: office@teoraake.org.nzWebsite: www.facebook.com/toanelsonDate: 21 April – 2 May (not including Easter Monday or ANZAC Day)Time: 8.30 am – 5.30 pmAges: Juniors: 5 – 8 yrs, Seniors: 9 – 13 yrsCost: $176.85 or could be free if you qualify for full WINZ subsidy.The Juniors will be providing heaps of activities during the beautiful Autumn weather. Out outdoor ventures will include a trip to Lake Rotoiti to feed the eels, Rabbit Island for a BBQ & Kaiteri for some fun in the sand! We will be visiting some awesome activity hotspots like Tahuna Fun Park, Chipmunks & Rollerblading! Heaps of adventure!The Seniors Autumn holiday Program will be EPIC!!! An adventurous variety of activities and events that will inspire and entertain the kids, such as Laser Strike, Dodge Ball, Go Carts, Danger Zone, Challenges and Prizes, Swim at Aquatic centre, Movie day and much more! Book now for some exciting Holidays.

Whakatu Group RDA, Holiday Programme. 3 days.Contact Coaches: Pam Harwood or Shelly StratfordPhone: 03 546 6366Email: rdanelson@xtra.co.nzDates: 22 and 24 April, 1/2 day Pony care sessionsTimes: 9.30 am – 12 noon and 1.00 pm – 3.30 pmCost: $35 per session all ages23 April, Pony Rides all ages.10 – 15 min: $10.0025 – 30 min: $15.00 ridesPlease ring to book times.Pony Care sessions. Children in the morning, have assistance to catch, groom, tack up then ride. Afternoon group, groom, tack up, ride, then help put ponies back to paddocks.

Yikes Nelson Contact: Tania O’MeagherVenue: Nelson Central School, 70 Nile StreetPhone: 021 803 411 or 022 140 7541Email: yikesnelson@gmail.comWebsite: www.yikesnelson.comDates: Week 1: 22 – 24 AprilWeek 2: 28 April – 02 MayAges: 5 – 13 yearsTime: 8.00 am to 5.30 pm

Theme: Competition * Outdoors * Indoors * Team * Individual * #gigatownnsn engagement utilising multimedia * swimming * trips round region * Age appropriate activities * Individual needs catered for *YIKES: Youth & Kids Engaged in Enterprising Skills: Our holiday programmes are fun, engaging and enterprising. WINZ subsidies available.

Richmond/Mapua/Wakefield

Action Kidz Contact: Vicky Collis Venue: Action Indoor Sports, 30 McPherson Street, RichmondPhone: 03 543 8222 or 027 230 8343Email: nelson@actionindoorsports.comWebsite: www.actionindoorsports.com/nelsonDates and Times: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm (pre-care 8.00 am to after-care 6.00 pm available) Age: 5 – 13 yearsThe Action Kidz Holiday Programme offers an action packed five weeks for kids aged from 5–13years old. Come and join us for some locally produced fun including our very own Actionland at Tahunanui playing fields (Rockwall, Air Jumper and bouncy castle), Bead Gallery, ASB Pool, Day Trips to Quinneys Bush and Bridge Valley, Movie Mania, Catamaran Cruise, Tahuna Fun Park, Balloon Making plus have unlimited access to our bowling and minigolf facilities! You can enrol for the whole programme or for just a day! Contact us for an enrolment pack.

ASB Aquatic & Fitness Centre SwimMagic Contact: Patsy BerrimanPhone: 03 543 9755Email: pab@clmnz.co.nzRegister: Email above or phone SwimMagic 03 543 9755Venue: ASB Aquatic & Fitness CentrePRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS WEEK 1 ONLYDates: 22 April23 April24 AprilCosts: 15 Minutes $35.0030 Minutes $55.00STROKE CLINICSDates: 28 April: Butterfly incl. starts & turns29 April: Breaststroke incl starts & turns30 April: Freestyle Incl starts & turns01 May: Backstroke incl. starts & turnsCosts: $25.00 per session.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY INTENSIVE LESSONSEnhance Your Skills & Boost Your ConfidenceDates: Week 2: 28 April – 2 MayLearn to Swim – for pre-school and school-age children. Phone and book a time.Cost: $70.

KIDZ KLUB AFTER 3MAPUA MASSIVE HOLIDAY FUNContact: Cindus ColonnaVenue: Hills Community Church Old Hall, Aranui Road, MapuaPhone: 03 543 2033 or 027 358 7233Email: kidzklubafter3@gmail.comDates: 22 April – 2 May (closed Easter Monday and Anzac Day)Times: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm (aftercare available until 5.30 pm)Ages: 5 – 13yrsKidz Klub After 3 run CYF OSCAR approved after school and school holiday programmes.The Autumn School Holidays are here and we are all set to have lots of fun these holidays!! Join us for some Giant Games, our Crazy Cartoon Fun, a Smelly Day, and learn some great new spy tricks on our Spies Like Us day. We are also having a All Things That Fly Day, some Teaming Up Games, doing Colours of the Autumn Crafts, and a trip Down to the Farm plus loads more fun and exciting activities to keep you very busy – so get your bookings in before our spaces full up!!All our activities are adapted to suit all ages, and WINZ OSCAR subsidies are available to eligible families. Contact us if you would like a copy of our detailed autumn school holiday programme brochure. OUR NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED so be in quick to secure your children’s space!!

Richmond Boredom BustersContact: Steve MacDonaldVenue: Sport Tasman @ Richmond Town Hall, 9 Cambridge Street, Richmond.Phone: 03 544 3955 or 029 7704571Email: boredombuster.rrc@sporttasman.org.nzWebsite: www.sporttasman.org.nzTimes: 8.30 am (earlier by arrangement only) to 6.00 pmAges: 5 to 13 yearsOur Autumn programme consists of:Mega Slide, Fear Factor, Adventureland in Motueka, Mystery Bus Trip, THE BLOCK, Talent Show /XBOX, Waterslide & Tahuna Fish’N’Chips. Book your children in to our exciting holiday programme. This AUTUMN will be crazy fun. Pick up an enrolment form from our friendly team at Sport Tasman-Richmond and secure their place today. It is very essential to book in early!

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Richmond Kids Care Contact: Curtis Estes Venue: Richmond Baptist Church, 123 Salisbury Road, Richmond.Phone: 03 544 7597 Email: kids.care@richmondbaptist.org.nzDates: 22 April – 2 May *No programme on Easter Monday or ANZAC DayTimes: 7.30 am – 5.30 pm Minimum Booking: 9.00 am – 3.00 pmAges: 5 – 13 years (Now taking 5 year olds!)With our experienced, friendly staff your children will be offered a wonderful range of indoor and outdoor activities including daily outings around the district. We also take the time to encourage your children with our godly values teaching daily. With WINZ subsidies and quality care we can meet your childcare needs! Email us today for a convenient registration form and daily activities brochure.

Richmond LibrarySTORYTIME: FANTASTIC FRIENDSContact: Lucy or JennyVenue: Constance Barnicoat room, Richmond Library, 280 Queen Street, Richmond.Phone: 03 543 8500Website: www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nzDates: 22 – 24 AprilTimes: 11.00 am – 12 noonAges: Suitable 4 – 9 year olds. Numbers limited to the first 50.Cost: Free family fun.Celebrate the importance of friends with stories, songs & craft.FANTASTIC FRIENDS SCAVENGER HUNTDates: 22 April – 3 MayTime: 9.30 am – 5.00 pmAges: 5 – 12 year olds.Cost: FreeSearch for the ten great mates hidden around the library. Collect your entry form from the main desk and be in to win a book voucher. One entry per child.

HANDS ON : ART – MUSIC & MULTIMEDIADates: 22 and 24 AprilTime: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pmVenue: Constance Barnicoat Room, Richmond LibraryAges: 9 – 12 year oldsCost: $7 Prepayment & prebooking required. Numbers limited to 15 per session.Come and create a musically inspired multimedia masterpiece. Materials provided. Wear old clothes.

SKOOL ZOUT presents…EASTER HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZAContact: Jenny.Venue: Richmond New Life café, 85 Wensley Road, Richmond.Phone: 03 544 1094 EXT 4 Email: jenny@richmondnewlife.org.nzWebsite: skoolzout.richmondnewlife.org.nz Dates and Times: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm, 28 April – 2 May. Ages: 5 – 13 years. Costs: $25 for a single day. $100 for 5 days if paid before the programme. A wonderful week of fun, adventure, and free time to make new friends. 10 PIN BOWLING, MINI GOLF, EASTER EGG HUNT, BOUNCY CASTLES, PARTY DAY, COOKING, movie, outing, games, amazing crafts, team games, competitions and prizes. Are you creative, adventurous, looking to meet new friends… there is something for everyone.

The Giggling PonyContact: Kirsten CrabtreePhone: 03 541 9145Email: kirstencrabtree@slingshot.co.nzWebsite: www.thegigglingpony.blogspot.co.nzTime: 9.30 am – 2.30 pmAges: 5 – 15Cost: $80.00

Our holiday programme is run* on a daily basis* so you can book as few or as many as you like! We have an emphasis on new experiences and fun in a safe environment. It is open to riders with all levels of experience as we have mounts to cater for all. Complimentary pick-up service available on request from Nelson, Richmond, Brightwater and Wakefield.

Richmond Riding for DisabledContact: HannahVenue: 169 Champion Road, Richmond, NelsonPhone: 03 544 8960Email: richmondrda@ts.co.nz Web: Dates: 1 and 2 MayCost: $65 per child per dayAges: 7+Richmond Group RDA invites you to join our school holiday programme!Enjoy a full day of horsemanship lessons and riding with our superstar ponies and instructors. For pony mad children who dream of owning their own pony this is a fun way to begin to learn the basics of horse care! Each child will be assigned their own pony for the day. Throughout the day they will learn to catch, feed, groom and saddle up their pony before tackling our ridden obstacle course or games and enjoying our farm ride. No experience necessary! Spaces are limited.

CampsBridge Valley Adventure CentreContact: Leone ClementsVenue: 28 Moore Rd, RD 1, Wakefield, Nelson Phone: 03 541 8465 Email: office@bridgevalley.co.nzWebsite and Registrations: www.bridgevalley.co.nz

Bridge Valley Camps are packed full of activities, designed to challenge and build confidence in your child. Our handpicked caring staff team look after, encourage, and make sure your child’s stay is the most enjoyable time while they are away from you. Bridge Valley has large variety of on-site activities, excellent food, and great accommodation.JUNIOR CAMP: Dates: 21 -25 AprilAges: 8 – 11 yrs Week Long Overnight Camp (12.00 noon Monday – 12.00 noon Friday) Costs: $159INTERMEDIATE CAMP: Dates: 28 April – 2 MayAges: 11 – 13 yrs Week Long Overnight Camp (12.00 noon Monday – 12.00 noon Friday) Costs: Starts at $159.

Teapot Valley Kids CampsContact: Roy HoganPhone: 03 542 3368Email: roy@teapotvalley.co.nzWebsite: www.teapotvalley.co.nzJUNIOR KIDS CAMP: MADAGASCAR 4 – ESCAPE THE ORDINARYTime/Date: 10.00 am 22 April – 5.00 pm 24 AprilAges: School Year 2 – 4Cost: $100SENIOR KIDS CAMP: MADAGASCAR 4 – ESCAPE THE ORDINARYTime/Date: 10.00 am 28 April – 12.00 noon 2 MayAges: School Year 5 – 8Cost: $150We’ll be visiting all our favourite cartoon worlds these holidays at Teapot! From Pokemon, Spongebob and Adventure Time plus the rest, your kids will have heaps of fun at our place! We’ll also be enjoying all the Teapot activities and our crazy games, so register your kids online for our Junior or Senior Camp quick to avoid missing out.

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To qualify for an OSCAR subsidy children need to be cared for by a provider that has CYF approval. Both parents need to be in work or training or there need to be significant medical reasons to qualify. Please apply through Work and Income before the start of the programme.

This chart shows you the amount you could get for each child per hour.

ENQUIRIES 0800 774 004Try: Calculator and on line application: www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz/apply/

Child Care SUBSIDY RATES No of children in the family

Family’s weekly income before tax APR

Subsidy (per hour) per child

1 Less than $1200.00 $3.93

$1200.00 to $1299.99 $2.67

$1300.00 to $1399.99 $1.48

$1400.00+ No Subsidy

2 Less than $1380.00 $3.93

$1380.00 to $1489.99 $2.67

$1490.00 to $1599.99 $1.48

$1600.00+ No Subsidy

3 or more Less than $1540.00 $3.93

$1540.00 to $1669.99 $2.67

$1770.00 to $1799.99 $1.48

$1800.00 No Subsidy

SHOW THIS BIT TO YOUR PARENTS! MOVIE RELEASES

Mr. Peabody and ShermanPeabody takes his adopted son Sherman back through the pages of history to undo calamitous changes made when the boy and his classmate Penny tampered with the WABAC time machine.

Muppets Most WantedWhile on a grand world tour, the Muppets find themselves wrapped up in a European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit lookalike and his dastardly sidekick.

Rio 2Jewel, Blu and their three kids leave their domesticated life in that magical city of Rio for a journey to the Amazon where they encounter a group of characters who are born to be wild.

The LEGO MovieLEGO comes to life in this stop-motion-simulating adventure featuring a superstar voice cast. Emmet- a run of the mill, follow-the-rules, decidedly average little LEGO man - is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person ever and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of heroes - including Batman, Green Lantern and Superman - on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly underprepared.

TarzanMotion-capture-animated reimagining of Tarzan, the tale of a man raised by apes after his parents’ plane crashes in a remote jungle. A teenage Tarzan and girlfriend Jane face a mercenary army sent by, the evil CEO of Greystoke Energies, who took over the company from Tarzan’s parents after their deaths.

We have 3x double movie passes to give away!

Just answer the following question: What movie would you most like to see from our movie previews page?

Jot your answer on the back of an envelope and post to: Movie Contest, Boredom Busters, Private Bag 4, Richmond along with your name and contact details by Friday 2 May 2014 (or drop it into Tasman District Council), or email paul.mcconachie@tasman.govt.nz with Movie Competition in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your name and full address!

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1. The name ‘Viking’ means ‘a pirate raid’.

2. The Vikings were famous for sailing huge distances from their home in Scandinavia but they were also traders.

3. When important Vikings died, they would be placed in a burial ship with all their clothes, jewellery, and even their animals. This would either be buried in the ground or set alight and pushed out to sea.

4. The Vikings believed in many gods including Thor, the god of thunder, and Loki, who could shape-shift to become any kind of animal he wanted. Pretty cool!

5. Christopher Columbus ‘discovered’ the American continent, but the Vikings got there 500 years before him landing in what is now Canada in around AD 1000.

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The Blobfish

The blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) is a fish that inhabits the deep waters off the coasts of Australia and Tasmania. Due to the inaccessibility of its habitat, it is rarely seen by humans.

Blobfish are found at depths where the pressure is several dozens of times higher than at sea level. To remain buoyant, the flesh of the blobfish is primarily a gelatinous mass with a density slightly less than water; this allows the fish to float above the sea floor without expending energy on swimming. The relative lack of muscle is not a disadvantage as it primarily swallows edible matter that floats by in front it.

The Aye-aye

The Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a strepsirrhine native to Madagascar that combines rodent-like teeth with a long, thin middle finger to fill the same ecological niche as a woodpecker. It is the world’s largest nocturnal primate, and is characterized by its unique method of finding food; it taps on trees to find grubs, then gnaws holes in the wood and inserts its elongated middle finger to pull the grubs out!

The Dumbo Octopus

The octopuses of the genus Grimpoteuthis are sometimes nicknamed “Dumbo octopuses” from the ear-like fins protruding from the top of their “heads” (actually bodies), resembling the ears of Walt Disney’s flying elephant. They are benthic creatures, living at extreme depths, and are some of the rarest of the Octopoda species.

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PUZZLE TIME !?PUZZLE TIME !?Copy Bleety the Goat…

…now help Bleety get to his biscuits!

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VILLAGE CYCLES WINTER COLOURING COMPETITIONWINNERMia Kate ShaldersMia Kate is pictured here with Jim from Village Cycles.

Thanks to Happy Valley Adventures, Nelson Yacht Club and Village Cycles for these great pictures. If you want a chance to have your Summer holiday pictures in Boredom Busters send them to boredombusters@hothouse.co.nz

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Recipe Corner A kiwi classic to keep you going through the holidays…

Anzac BiscuitsSoldier’s wives used to bake the

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and send them to soldiers serving overseas

in World War 1, because the ingredients

don’t spoil easily and the biscuits kept well

while being transported. So they should last

you the whole holidays!

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour

• 1 cup caster sugar

• 1 cup desiccated coconut

• 2 cups rolled oats

• 125g butter

• 2 tbsp golden syrup

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 3 tbsp boiling water

Method

1. Heat oven to 180C (160C fan bake). Line

two baking trays with nonstick baking paper.

Place flour, caster sugar, coconut and

oats in a bowl and stir to combine. Make

a well in the centre.

2. Place butter and golden syrup in a

saucepan to melt, or microwave in a

bowl to melt. Dissolve baking soda in

boiling water. Add melted ingredients and

dissolved baking soda to dry ingredients

and mix to combine.

3. Roll spoonfuls into balls and press onto

prepared baking trays, allowing space for

biscuits to spread while cooking.

4. Bake for 15 minutes or until firm and

golden brown. Remove to a wire rack

to cool, and enjoy!

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it to: Boredom Busters Colouring Competition, Private Bag 4, RichmondClosing date for entries is Friday 16 May 2014. Get creative and get busy.

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Let your imagination go crazy and show us what Autumn means to you!

Autumn Colouring Competition