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For Thames Heritage Festival Weekend, Thames Museum is hosting members of the NZ Society of Genealogists, Thames Branch, tomorrow, Sunday 15th. From 10.30 to 12 o'clock you can find out how to research your family tree, while from 1pm to 2.30 members of Thames Genealogy Writers Group will … View moreFor Thames Heritage Festival Weekend, Thames Museum is hosting members of the NZ Society of Genealogists, Thames Branch, tomorrow, Sunday 15th. From 10.30 to 12 o'clock you can find out how to research your family tree, while from 1pm to 2.30 members of Thames Genealogy Writers Group will share tips on how to write up your family history.
Thames Heritage Festival is on this weekend, 14th and 15th March, and at Historic Kōpu Bridge there is a Peace Cycle/Walk between 5pm and 7pm on Saturday 14th. This event will acknowledge the hardships that have befallen NZ and Australia in the past year. During the evening Rosalie the Thames … View moreThames Heritage Festival is on this weekend, 14th and 15th March, and at Historic Kōpu Bridge there is a Peace Cycle/Walk between 5pm and 7pm on Saturday 14th. This event will acknowledge the hardships that have befallen NZ and Australia in the past year. During the evening Rosalie the Thames Storyteller will tell the story of "Crossing the Waihou" and the events leading up to the bridge's construction in 1928. The bridge has proved hugely popular with Thames people over the last few weeks while it has been open for the use of riders in the Tour Aotearoa Cycling Challenge, for walking, cycling, photography shots and more. For more information about the Heritage Festival events visit www.thamesheritage.co.nz...
Less than 1 week to go until we turn Manfeild into an agri village for three whole days!
Did you know this will be our 27th event? Help us make 2020 even bigger and better than before.
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March 19 - 21 | Manfeild, Feilding
Join Russell Skeet on Saturday 14th March at 4pm outside the Thames School of Mines for a 1-hour guided walk into the heart of Goldmining era Thames. Weather Permitting.
Thames Heritage Festival is on this weekend, 14th and 15th March, and at THAMES MUSEUM we have an interesting array of informal encounters: Ted Egan chatting about how he makes his models and other projects (Saturday morning); A Bit of Bling Ukulele Group playing old-time tunes and telling us more … View moreThames Heritage Festival is on this weekend, 14th and 15th March, and at THAMES MUSEUM we have an interesting array of informal encounters: Ted Egan chatting about how he makes his models and other projects (Saturday morning); A Bit of Bling Ukulele Group playing old-time tunes and telling us more about their instruments (Saturday afternoon); Thames Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists sharing hints about researching your family tree (Sunday morning) and how to write up your family history (Sunday afternoon). As well, on Saturday morning Rosalie, the Thames Storyteller, will tell a series of short stories covering Thames history from 1867 to 1886. Merv Tilsley will give free guided tours of the museum and there will be museum-discovery activities for children. The museum is open 10am-3pm. During the festival weekend admission is $5 for adults and children with an adult are free. For more information about the Festival events visit www.thamesheritage.co.nz...
A loose bolt almost cost Peter Rogers his life - one year on and his family could lose their home. …
Thames Heritage Festival 2020, with the theme ‘One Town, Many Tales’, takes place this weekend on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March at Bella Street Pump House, Thames Goldmine Experience, Historic Kōpū Bridge, Thames Small Gauge Railway, Thames School of Mines with Rock Shop & Mineral … View moreThames Heritage Festival 2020, with the theme ‘One Town, Many Tales’, takes place this weekend on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March at Bella Street Pump House, Thames Goldmine Experience, Historic Kōpū Bridge, Thames Small Gauge Railway, Thames School of Mines with Rock Shop & Mineral Museum, Thames Treasury - Archive & Research Centre, and Thames Museum. The events around these sites in Cochrane St, Queen St, Bella St and Brown St, and at Kōpū , include gold panning; 19th century gold mining machinery in action at the Goldmine Experience; talks and Q&A chats with experts; Russell Skeet’s guided Grahamstown walk and a leisurely stroll with storytelling on Historic Kōpū Bridge; small gauge train rides, music, pioneer days storyathon at Thames museum with Rosalie the Thames Storyteller and more. For more details see the full programme on www.thamesheritage.co.nz....
The festival is presented by Thames Heritage Network: we all look forward to welcoming you to our events.
A trip to fill an empty stomach has resulted in a four-month prison sentence for an "entitled" 26-ye…
A local residents group has won an important legal battle against TCDC. TCDC tried to strike out the group’s application to quash the council's decision in April 2019 not to sign the Local Government New Zealand climate change declaration. And TCDC sought $25,000 as security for costs from … View moreA local residents group has won an important legal battle against TCDC. TCDC tried to strike out the group’s application to quash the council's decision in April 2019 not to sign the Local Government New Zealand climate change declaration. And TCDC sought $25,000 as security for costs from the local group before the case could proceed. Both of TCDC’s applications were dismissed by the High Court which ruled the group’s case was taken in the public interest. The case will now proceed to a full hearing.
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A man headbutted his girlfriend on Christmas Day before leading police on a chase through Hamilton. …
A Pukekohe tour company has been fined $12,000 for "blatantly disregarding" commercial fees to opera…
Offering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.
“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just… View moreOffering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.
“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just move!” says dancer Audrey, 84. Poet Brian, 86, says “Poetry helps me to question and understand the meaning of life”, followed by a witty “– haven’t worked out what it means yet”.
As their residents blaze their own trails, Ryman matches that pioneering spirit. “Ryman villages offer living choices to suit everyone so that you can live the way you want.”
Hello Waikato! We’re excited to launch the Old Waikato Neighbourly Group. Join your neighbours to explore Waikato of the yesteryear and share photos and memories of how Waikato used to be. Join the group now and tell us what you know about this event and you could win a $50® Prezzy card.
Gone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder.
We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications… View moreGone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder.
We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications for specific skills.
Perhaps you've pieced together a full qualification by doing online courses, or maybe you've taken a workshop rather than investing in a six-month course. We'd love to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
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