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2067 days ago

$0.5 Billion Reasons for TCDC to Sign Climate Declaration

Denis from Thames

Thames-Coromandel District Council has confirmed that $0.5 billion worth of its own community/ratepayer assets are at risk from sea level rise Radio NZ reports.

Council’s own data contradicts the excuse given for not signing the Local Government Climate Change Declaration because of “unknown … View more
Thames-Coromandel District Council has confirmed that $0.5 billion worth of its own community/ratepayer assets are at risk from sea level rise Radio NZ reports.

Council’s own data contradicts the excuse given for not signing the Local Government Climate Change Declaration because of “unknown financial consequences”. (The RNZ report includes an interview with Thames students Helena Mayer and Lillian Balfour) Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2064 days ago

A better bus service for our Huntly, Ohinewai and Te Kauwhata neighbours!

The Team from BUSIT

Hi there neighbours! Thank you for your feedback on how we can improve the 21 Northern Connector bus route! We are excited to say that improved bus services started coming your way from Monday 1 April.

What you need to know:
- The 21 Northern Connector is now extending further into Huntly. The… View more
Hi there neighbours! Thank you for your feedback on how we can improve the 21 Northern Connector bus route! We are excited to say that improved bus services started coming your way from Monday 1 April.

What you need to know:
- The 21 Northern Connector is now extending further into Huntly. The service will still run hourly weekdays to Huntly Main Street but will then continue on and service Huntly East and West every alternate trip.
- The Huntly Internal service will now no longer operate due to the Northern Connector service extending into Huntly East and West.
- The 21 Northern Connector will now have extended operating hours during weekdays, with the first service leaving Hamilton and Huntly at 6am and travelling through until 7.50pm from Hamilton and 6.57pm from Huntly Main Street. Please note there will be no longer be a 9pm service from the Transport Centre via the Base on Thursday nights.
- The new Comet bus service launched on Monday 1st April and runs between the hospital and the Base via the CBD every 15 mins (weekdays) and half hourly (evenings/weekends). This service will replace the Transport Centre to Base separate trip on the 21 Northern Connector.
- The Te Kauwhata service will now travel via Ohinewai - this means the service will leave Te Kauwhata 10 minutes earlier in the morning at 6.50am.

21 Northern connector double decker news:
From Monday 1 April the double decker bus will start on the Huntly/Horotiu Assist route which will mean timetable and route changes.
- The bus will now leave Huntly 20 minutes earlier at 7am.
- The Huntly Assist and the Horotiu Assist routes are combining.
- Bus will arrive at Horotiu around 7.30am.
- The bus will travel via Wairere Dr and Hukanui/Peachgrove Rd. This means that Clarkin Rd and River Rd will not be served. Fairfield Intermediate and Fairfield College students will now need to walk to stops on Peachgrove Rd.

Please check the timetable before travelling as many times have changed. Find out everything you need to know to travel with us here or call us on 0800 205 305.

See you on board the 21 Northern Connector!
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2066 days ago

SuperSeniors newsletter April 2019

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The April edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we talk to Senior New Zealander of the Year, Dr Bill Glass

We also find out more about the annual adjustment to NZ Super and the payment … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The April edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we talk to Senior New Zealander of the Year, Dr Bill Glass

We also find out more about the annual adjustment to NZ Super and the payment dates and rates for the Winter Energy Payment.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to bit.ly...

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2067 days ago

Te Aroha shed wins 2019 Resene Shed of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, if you run into Bill Thompson or Kamal Butt, say congratulations to them for their officially awesome shed.

2067 days ago

Hampton Downs landfill blaze potentially toxic

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

Firefighters and helicopters will continue to battle a potentially-toxic landfill blaze on Monday morning. Crews were called to the rubbish fire at the country's largest landfill at Hampton Downs around 10am on Sunday.

Residents within 10km downwind of the Hampton Downs landfill fire are … View more
Firefighters and helicopters will continue to battle a potentially-toxic landfill blaze on Monday morning. Crews were called to the rubbish fire at the country's largest landfill at Hampton Downs around 10am on Sunday.

Residents within 10km downwind of the Hampton Downs landfill fire are being advised to keep their doors and windows closed and to stay inside, to prevent breathing in smoke.

Rural residents in the area who collect rainwater from the roof should disconnect the supply and clean their roof before collecting water again. Keep up-to-date here

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2067 days ago

The Resene Upcycling Awards are back!

Resene

Calling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your creations!… View moreCalling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your creations!

Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Of course, there are goodies to be won including four prizes up for grabs worth $500 (plus spot prizes). Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Enter now

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2069 days ago

Fiber Fresh Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes Raceday *Win*

Trac Racing Te Aroha

We're giving away two gate passes, two racebooks and a $30.00 betting voucher* Simply Like or Thank this post to enter!

Be on-course to witness the running of the $200,000 Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes Raceday on Saturday 6 April.

Enter the Annah Stratton Fashions in the … View more
We're giving away two gate passes, two racebooks and a $30.00 betting voucher* Simply Like or Thank this post to enter!

Be on-course to witness the running of the $200,000 Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes Raceday on Saturday 6 April.

Enter the Annah Stratton Fashions in the Field to win some great prizes! One lucky patron on-course will win a trip to two to the Sunshine Coast.

- Gate Entry $10 for adults
- Under 18 are free.

Gates open 9.30am. First race 12.17pm.
BYO limits six stubbies OR one bottle of wine per person.

*Like or Thank this post by Thursday 4th April 2019 to enter!
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2070 days ago

Today we remember. 💙🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Through these tough times we have learned the true strength and resilience of our communities and have witnessed first hand the abundance of aroha in Aotearoa.

Now more than ever, the fern seems to best capture the spirit of our country. If we look to our Māori roots, we are reminded of the twist… View more
Through these tough times we have learned the true strength and resilience of our communities and have witnessed first hand the abundance of aroha in Aotearoa.

Now more than ever, the fern seems to best capture the spirit of our country. If we look to our Māori roots, we are reminded of the twist or pikorua which resembles two intertwined pikopiko ferns - a fern known for thriving in dark, damp areas of our woods. A reminder that difficult conditions can actually be an opportunity for tremendous growth.

The entanglement of the pikorua also has no beginning or end which is often used to represent an everlasting bond. Although we are all on our own path in life, in the end we always come back together - we are all connected through our interwoven lives.

#KiaKaha #ChristchurchStrong #NSNZcelebratecommunity

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2070 days ago

The Toyota festival - 30th March

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Got a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!

From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve … View more
Got a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!

From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve seen it all! We’ve had Track and Drift sessions, a Motokhana, and if the tracks not really your thing we run a Show & Shine competition. Or just come along and park up your Toyota, enjoy the festivities and be in to win some cool spot prizes.
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2070 days ago

Matakana to The Met

Chamber Music New Zealand

From Warkworth to Wigmore Hall, New Zealand star baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and South African pianist James Baillieu take you on a journey of the song from Schubert, Ravel and Vaughan Williams, to a world premiere setting of iconic NZ birds by Gareth Farr.

This journey through the world of … View more
From Warkworth to Wigmore Hall, New Zealand star baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and South African pianist James Baillieu take you on a journey of the song from Schubert, Ravel and Vaughan Williams, to a world premiere setting of iconic NZ birds by Gareth Farr.

This journey through the world of art song and Lieder probes the human psyche with an intensity no other genre, not even opera, is permitted. Unhinged. Gruelling. Hallucinatory. Joyful. Beautiful. This ranks as the most searing experience any music lover can undergo.

Julien Van Mellaerts & James Baillieu: touring NZ 10-16 April
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