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		<title>Learn to swim at Wharenui Pool</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/learn-to-swim-at-wharenui-pool/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Christchurch]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[learn to swim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pool]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[swimming lessons]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wharenui Pool’s complex in Riccarton is the perfect place to learn to swim. 
It offers special baby/infant/preschool swimming lessons in its 33degree toddlers’ pool, as well as classes for school children and adults of all ages. 
In early 2010 Wharenui underwent a major systems overhaul and interior refit and it now has a state-of-the-art air [...]]]></description>
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		<title>West&#8217;s cordial</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dunedin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Matters]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cordial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diabetic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flavour]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sugar free]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[West’s have many satisfied clients. 
One diabetic client writes, “I was diagnosed with diabetes and came to you to enquire if you could supply a sugar-free milkshake syrup. You gave me a sample bottle of lime flavour. After several milkshakes and testing my sugar levels on a test machine I found that it only raised [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Otago University researches introducing babies to solid food</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/otago-university-researches-introducing-babies-to-solid-food/</link>
		<comments>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/otago-university-researches-introducing-babies-to-solid-food/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Auckland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christchurch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dunedin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Matters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Features]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wellington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[baby]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[otago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solid food]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do we introduce our babies to food? Otago University is researching how New Zealand babies start on solids. 
An online survey looking at three main areas related to weaning is being conducted by PhD student Sonya Cameron. 
The survey, which people can fill out by visiting www.surveymonkey.com/s/bliss, asks parents what they are doing when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SwimMagic &#8211; keeping your family safe in the water this summer</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/swimmagic-keeping-your-family-safe-in-the-water-this-summer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/swimmagic-keeping-your-family-safe-in-the-water-this-summer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Auckland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Features]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[learn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[magic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[programme]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[swim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[swimming]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beaches, lakes and swimming pools are a big part of any good kiwi holiday. 
However, it is critical that all of New Zealand’s youngest generation gain understanding and receive key aquatic skills and knowledge that will see them safe in, on and around the water this summer.   A sound understanding of how water [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Southern Gymnastic Academy</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/southern-gymnastic-academy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dunedin]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[academy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[classes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gym]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gymnastic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[movement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Southern]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Southern Gymnastic Academy has movement and gym classes for under-fives that encourage development of fundamental movement skills. Children gain confidence and skills as they climb, swing, run, jump and rotate. All classes are run by experienced coaches and planned to maximise fun in a structured, small group environment. 
There are classes for babies and toddlers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Golf for all at Russley</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/golf-for-all-at-russley/</link>
		<comments>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/golf-for-all-at-russley/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Christchurch]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[course]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[golf]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[junior]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lessons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[practice]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Russley is one of New Zealand’s best known golf courses but it is strongly rooted in the local community around it. 
This is reflected in two outstanding programmes the club offers: 
1. Come and Learn programme. 
This programme introduces novice adult players into the game through a structured regime with 10 one-hour lessons over 10 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Red Stripe Tennis adult tennis classes</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/red-stripe-tennis-adult-tennis-classes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/red-stripe-tennis-adult-tennis-classes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Christchurch]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[adult]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[child]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[club]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lessongs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Red]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stripe]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Red Stripe Tennis has developed a reputation for providing quality tennis coaching for junior players. 
This season it is extending its programme to include four adult sessions each week.   Do you want to play tennis with your children, have fun playing tennis on holidays or to join a club? 
These enjoyable, social classes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Red Hot Cheer</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/red-hot-cheer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/red-hot-cheer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Auckland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Features]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheerleading]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pukekohe]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Red Hot Cheer is the most experienced and professional competitive cheerleading club in South Auckland, with its own training facility based in Pukekohe. 
Recent first place results at competitions prove Red Hot Cheer’s committed cheerleaders are trained as the best. Red Hot Cheer has world recognised USASF qualified staff with years of hands-on experience in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Port Hills Athletics</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/port-hills-athletics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Christchurch]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[athletics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[field]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Port]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[running]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[summer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[track]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Port Hills Athletics’ summer track and field season commences at the start of term four.&#160; There will be a club night each week on Tuesday at Hillmorton High School.&#160; There is an eight lane 400m track, throwing circles and long jump pits.&#160; 
Port Hills Athletics’ is one of the largest clubs in Christchurch, with a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Polkadots and Mr. Bop</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/the-polkadots-and-mr-bop/</link>
		<comments>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/the-polkadots-and-mr-bop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Auckland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Matters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Features]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[entertain children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mr Bop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[music]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[show]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stories]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Polkadots and Mr. Bop, an Auckland-based group of four young mums and a dad, present vibrant, action-packed shows that make learning for young children exciting and fun. 
Their CDs and DVDs of original music, dance and stories have a strong educational focus and are often reported to keep children (and siblings) actively engaged for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Partnership Health &#8211; Maori men&#8217;s health</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/partnership-health-maori-mens-health/</link>
		<comments>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/partnership-health-maori-mens-health/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Christchurch]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[conference]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disease]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday 14 June, Rehua Marae hosted Tane Ora; a hui highlighting the serious issue of Maori men’s health. 
The Waitaha Tane Ora hui kicked off a range of activities and events in Canterbury to celebrate International Men’s Health Week.&#160; 
The hui featured a range of guest speakers including Ngai Tahu’s Iaean Cranwell, Canterbury District [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NZ Fire Service &#8211; home escape plans</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/nz-fire-service-home-escape-plans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/nz-fire-service-home-escape-plans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Christchurch]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Staying safe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home escape plan]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[smoke alarm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[survive]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Fire! It’s not going to happen in your home, is it?&#160; 
Most of us never have to deal with our home burning. But no matter how careful we are, we have an almost equal probability to our neighbours that we will be the one to suffer fire. 
Almost everyone will have seen the television advert [...]]]></description>
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		<title>National cervical and breast screening</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/national-cervical-and-breast-screening/</link>
		<comments>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/national-cervical-and-breast-screening/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dunedin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Matters]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[breast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cervical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mammogram]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Health promoters Fleur Kelsey and Wendi Raumati encourage all women to consider the place that breast and cervical screening has in their lives. 
Here are some key messages for both programmes. 
Cervical screening 
•&#160;&#160;&#160; A smear test can pick up cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer. 
•&#160;&#160;&#160; Having regular cervical smears can reduce [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Marine and Motorhome &#8211; Coastguard Boating Education</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/marine-and-motorhome-coastguard-boating-education/</link>
		<comments>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/marine-and-motorhome-coastguard-boating-education/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dunedin]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Otago and Southland are over represented in drowning statistics, so Coastguard Boating Education has developed courses that are tutored by experienced boatees.&#160; 
Some tutors have as much as 30 years sea time; that’s a lot of hands-on practical knowledge. The tutor in Dunedin is Garry Hornby, a qualified skipper with many years sea time and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learn to swim with Kings Swim School</title>
		<link>http://www.familytimes.co.nz/special-features/learn-to-swim-with-kings-swim-school/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make it click &#8211; stop, drop, and roll &#8211; and learn to swim are perhaps the three most important catch phrases for adults to take action and ensure their child is safe. 
Learning to swim is a life skill. It’s a skill that requires practice, so that if (and when) the skill is required [...]]]></description>
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