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We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.
Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View moreWe are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.
Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.
If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!
Hi neighbours,
Tuesday's storm over the Waikato caused havoc for some locals, including Clem Newby whose cows were struck by lightning. The dairy farmer said he heard a "hell of a bang" before finding four cows had died when hit by lightning. You can read the full story here, please… View moreHi neighbours,
Tuesday's storm over the Waikato caused havoc for some locals, including Clem Newby whose cows were struck by lightning. The dairy farmer said he heard a "hell of a bang" before finding four cows had died when hit by lightning. You can read the full story here, please note however there is a graphic warning on this story as some images may be upsetting.
"The lightning was just horrific and it really frightened myself. I had never heard anything like it in my life and it really shook the cowshed," says Clem.
The storm caused power outages, school closures, and flash flooding. Even some houses were hit by lightning. So, what was it like at your place? Have you ever seen a storm like this in the Waikato before? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below.
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But No Action in Thames With Sinking Rates 5 Times Higher
Parts of the foreshore of Thames are sinking between 8 mm and 13 mm a year. Thames Coromandel District Council and Waikato Regional Council are fully aware of the added risk from sea level rise this poses to low-lying subdivision suburbs … View moreBut No Action in Thames With Sinking Rates 5 Times Higher
Parts of the foreshore of Thames are sinking between 8 mm and 13 mm a year. Thames Coromandel District Council and Waikato Regional Council are fully aware of the added risk from sea level rise this poses to low-lying subdivision suburbs such as Moanataiari. But no further research has been undertaken. Contrast this with Dunedin where the Councils have begun a comprehensive drilling program to research subsidence rates of just 1mm – 2 mm. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
Fourteen-year-old Corey Molineux has come up with a creative way of turning old records into pocket …
Four Pukekohe women who just wanted to have fun dominated the golfing competition at the Pan Pacific…
Thieves have broken into Drury Playcentre and taken off with $2500 worth of goods. Playcentre co-co…
Hi Neighbours!
The December 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 about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.
Need some … View moreHi Neighbours!
The December 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 about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.
Need some motivation in the kitchen? Try our delicious Mexican Salsa Salad from the NZ Nutrition Foundation.
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To view the current edition go to superseniors.msd.govt.nz...
Karaka Tennis Club has made history becoming the first South Auckland club to win the men's Scarbro …
Due to lightning strikes we have a number of power outages across the Western and Northern parts of the Waikato and in Hamilton city.
Our crews are heading out to the various sites to assess the damage and where possible, make repairs. We have brought in additional resources to help us out but … View moreDue to lightning strikes we have a number of power outages across the Western and Northern parts of the Waikato and in Hamilton city.
Our crews are heading out to the various sites to assess the damage and where possible, make repairs. We have brought in additional resources to help us out but your patience is appreciated.
SAFETY COMES FIRST. If the work is unsafe, staff will make the site safe and return to repair the damage at an alternate time.
Please stay away from downed lines and do not try to remove trees or debris from lines.
Power out and not on our website? Call 0800 800 935.
outages.wel.co.nz...
Nature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with 'Nature' by harnessing these forces that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.
We've positioned them in an enclosed eco-system … View moreNature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with 'Nature' by harnessing these forces that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.
We've positioned them in an enclosed eco-system that simulates the forest floor, to treat and break down your wastewater until it is perfectly safe to be re-introduced into the environment, via the soil. 'Nature' does all this for you, for FREE!
NaturalFlow has professional installers that cover every region of New Zealand, contact us to find the closest one to you.
A housing development the size of Auckland's CBD is opening in the region's south, but many locals a…
Nelson's bi-cultural Christmas parade has caused a stir and some confusion among Santa's young fans. The traditional white-bearded, jolly man was replaced in the parade by a Māori man representing Santa Claus. Read the full story here.
Although many people were for the idea, some … View moreNelson's bi-cultural Christmas parade has caused a stir and some confusion among Santa's young fans. The traditional white-bearded, jolly man was replaced in the parade by a Māori man representing Santa Claus. Read the full story here.
Although many people were for the idea, some parents felt "blindsided" that they weren't forewarned that Hana Kōkō would be stepping in for Santa Claus. The parade's organisers have since apologised.
So we want to know your view on this topic. Are you in support of modernising Christmas, or do you prefer a traditional Santa? Take part in our poll below!
South Dunedin and Thames have very similar threats from rising sea and groundwater levels. The Otago Regional Council has commissioned a study which considers some methods used in overseas towns and cities to tackle rising groundwater levels due to sea level rise. There are some options … View moreSouth Dunedin and Thames have very similar threats from rising sea and groundwater levels. The Otago Regional Council has commissioned a study which considers some methods used in overseas towns and cities to tackle rising groundwater levels due to sea level rise. There are some options available, but they are all expensive and require long-term planning. Read more - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
Join herbalist, Sheryll FitzPatrick at the Wild Weeds workshop on December 9 at Omahu Valley - the Valley of Healing.
Learn how to identify over 70 indigenous and naturalised plants; their healing gifts and how to utilise them.
Find out how to make teas and decoctions, tinctures, oils and … View moreJoin herbalist, Sheryll FitzPatrick at the Wild Weeds workshop on December 9 at Omahu Valley - the Valley of Healing.
Learn how to identify over 70 indigenous and naturalised plants; their healing gifts and how to utilise them.
Find out how to make teas and decoctions, tinctures, oils and ointment.slaves, poultices and syrups. Take home samples of a variety of medicines you will make yourself
Find out more at www.thepinkgeranium.co.nz...
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