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The Weekend Sun
Holiday fun at home Everybody loves school holidays – at least for the first few days. No more mad morning panic organising school lunches, checking homework then rushing out the door.
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But the novelty can quickly wear off and the cost can add up if parents do not have a plan on how to make it work. To help you and your children enjoy the holidays as much as possible, without costing the earth, The Weekend Sun has some tips on how to organise a great family time with suggestions on cheap activities the children will enjoy. Family focused website www. kiwifamilies.co.nz has lots of tips on organising enjoyable holidays with your children. Website editor Rochelle Gribble says some parents get carried away trying to make the holi-
days fun, forgetting it should be a relaxing and restful time, so being active should be balanced with lazy days. “If you’re planning activities to do with your child, don’t think the days have to be jam-packed with expensive outings or trips away,” says Rochelle. “There are plenty of fun things you can do at home and there are some great places to visit which won’t cost a cent.” Planning activities together with your children can help make it fun and save a lot of unnecessary disagreements. One way is to suggest some general ideas – such as going to the movies or a day-trip out of town – then
leaving it up to them to decide on the details. “Some families have a holiday calendar where they can write and plan activities together. If you’re a parent who splits school holidays between a little work and a little down-time, then using this calendar to plan ahead will help you make the most of every day.” Some suggested activities: Make up a scavenger hunt in your garden with a list of things they need to find; challenge your neighbours to a family cricket match at the local park; make a mobile for the garden using shells, leaves and other found natural items; fly a kite; make your own mini golf course in the backyard; or go on a bushwalk. For more ideas visit www. kiwifamilies.co.nz By Hamish Carter
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Mount walking tracks in tact Walkers and runners are being reassured the tracks on Mauao are open as normal despite all the rain – apart from the Oruahine track, which remains closed for repairs.
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Tauranga City Council is warning people to report any debris which may have washed up on Mauao from Rena.
Tauranga City Council communications advisor Alison Clifford says the region’s recent bad weather hasn’t affected the tracks. “We’re not aware of any damage to the
tracks as a result of the recent weather extremes. “There may be debris as a result of the stern of Rena sinking, so people should be vigilant on the shoreline.” Council hopes to have an update on the Oruahine repairs sometime next week. Alison says if anyone sees debris, containers or oiled wildlife while they are walking around Mauao they should phone 0800 333 771 to report it. “If anyone sees oil they should phone 0800 645 774.” She says it’s also important that people look after themselves when walking around Mauao. “It's important to keep hydrated when walking in the hot summer months. “People can rehydrate themselves at the aquafill unit beside the Mount Surf By Letitia Atkinson Club.”