From epic places in the Waikato to epic locals doing great things
It’s all here in the January issue of Te Kowhai News:
• Meet Te Kowhai’s Police Community Liason Officer: Amber Lee
• Max Clear’s memorial bench.
• A second Christensen champion cyclist.
• Shirley Warner captures memories of Hughie Clear.
• What’s going on with all the MotoCross stuff being nicked? Have you been a target? Can you share your story?
• And while we’re asking questions, what’s up with all the footpaths being dug up … again?
• Locals get behind the Australian Bushfire Appeals.
• A new regular column: St Stephen’s News from the Pews by Ruth Smart.
The next issue will be in March and the content deadline is Friday 28 February. Send your stories and photos of great places to eat in the Waikato to Tekowhainews@gmail.com
Poll: Are quality products on the decline?
Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?
Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!
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91.8% Yes
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7.3% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Only the Sharpest Minds Will Get This Riddle… Are You One of Them?
I twinkle and glow, guiding paths in the snow.
I’m not the sun, moon, or star in the sky,
yet on rooftops and trees, you’ll see me up high.
What am I?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.
Poll: Do you think a partial demolition is the right call?
One of the most recognisable buildings at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls could be demolished, except for part of the façade.
The school is asking for resource consent to knock down most of the earthquake-prone Cherrington House as part of plans to build a larger, safer administration block.
Do you think a partial demolition is the right call? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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26.9% Yes
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26.9% Not sure
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46.2% No
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