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1143 days ago

Zoo animals looking for attention!

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton Zoo will reopen on Friday, after about a month in lockdown.

The animals are curious by nature, and miss the excitement of new people passing through, visitor experience manager Justine Allen said.
And a recent birth means there's a new addition to the animal crew.

Read more here.

1143 days ago

Zoo animals looking for attention!

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton Zoo will reopen on Friday, after about a month in lockdown.

The animals are curious by nature, and miss the excitement of new people passing through, visitor experience manager Justine Allen said.
And a recent birth means there's a new addition to the animal crew.

Read more here.

1144 days ago

More amazing gardeners up for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!

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1144 days ago

Book your Christmas function with us!

Rotorua

Have you got your Christmas party sorted? Get the team together and experience Christmas with us in Rotorua.

We’ve got fun that won’t blow the budget, so you can put the 'fun' in function. Book deals now.
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1145 days ago

We look forward to having you back!

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from St Andrews Library Waiwherowhero

Our five community libraries will be open under reduced hours from Thursday 4 November with health & safety measures in place. For more information, please see the link below:

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1145 days ago

We look forward to having you back!

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Dinsdale Te Tiwha O Pareiiriwhare

Our five community libraries will be open under reduced hours from Thursday 4 November with health & safety measures in place. For more information, please see the link below:

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1145 days ago

When is Waikato's next alert level review?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

It'll happen on November 15, MP Jamie Strange says.

"Health officials and Cabinet have decided that holding this course for two weeks is the safest option available right now," he wrote on his Facebook page.

Read more here.

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1145 days ago

Meet the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”

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1145 days ago

Essential work on the front lines.

Waipa Networks

Waipa Networks continue to operate at Alert level 3 while following very strict protocols to keep our team and communities safe.

You might notice the team out and about continuing with critical maintenance on your power network, feel free to share a smile and a friendly wave, but if you can do … View more
Waipa Networks continue to operate at Alert level 3 while following very strict protocols to keep our team and communities safe.

You might notice the team out and about continuing with critical maintenance on your power network, feel free to share a smile and a friendly wave, but if you can do so from a distance, that helps us keep each other safe.
Planned outages, maintenance and service continue as usual, we know these outages could affect your work from home, or home schooling scenarios and thank you for patience. You can find out when and where outages will take place on our website.
Find out more

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1146 days ago

Which businesses or places are you hanging out to visit?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

After restrictions ease on Tuesday at 11.59pm, retailers and some facilities - including zoos and museums - will be able to open their doors.

What's on your list to do once we're in step two of alert level 3?

Read more about the changes here.

1146 days ago

Meet Alexandria Lindsay, our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Waitara

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.

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1146 days ago

Grab your Free Aircon Quote from your local experts today!

Heathcotes

Say goodbye to chilly nights and hello to warmer weather!

Beat the summer rush and grab a Free Air Conditioning quote from the experts today. Heathcotes have 40 years’ experience servicing and installing Air Conditioners with all the top brands – Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Panasonic & more.
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Say goodbye to chilly nights and hello to warmer weather!

Beat the summer rush and grab a Free Air Conditioning quote from the experts today. Heathcotes have 40 years’ experience servicing and installing Air Conditioners with all the top brands – Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Panasonic & more.

Submit your quote request here or give our Air Con team a call on 07 839 5443.

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1147 days ago

Meet our first finalist for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.

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1147 days ago

Meet Caitlin, a mechanical engineering apprentice and racing enthusiast.

Competenz

Caitlin chose a career path that works with her passion for building stock cars.
Find a job you actually like - this is your sign to embrace the fluro!

Click here for more info.

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1148 days ago

Looking for baby volunteers

Hong from Pukete

I'm in training to become a baby sleep consultant so I need baby volunteers, whose mum is struggling with their sleep to put my knowledge into practice. Please message me if you have issues with baby's sleep and would like to learn to set up a healthy sleep habit for your baby. Thank you!

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