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2377 days ago

New Zealand youth urgently need your help

Appliance Shed

Did you know that three families lose a loved one to suicide every two days? You can help change this by donating to Mike King's work.

The current “harden up, stay staunch and let’s not talk about it” attitude is a problem. By changing this attitude, lives will be saved. Every … View more
Did you know that three families lose a loved one to suicide every two days? You can help change this by donating to Mike King's work.

The current “harden up, stay staunch and let’s not talk about it” attitude is a problem. By changing this attitude, lives will be saved. Every dollar raised enables Mike to continue his vital work with communities across NZ.

The Appliance Shed is leading a fundraising campaign to support Mike King's Key To Life Trust. Read more about the long-standing relationship Appliance Shed has with Mike King here

The Key to Life Trust equips our nation's young people to check in on their mates and remind them it’s okay to ask for help. It’s important we all feel valued and know that someone has our backs when times are tough. Please donate and make a difference in your community.

Thank you for your support!
Donate here

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2377 days ago

We're New Zealand's most trusted - again!

The Team from

At Ryman Healthcare we pride ourselves in providing care that has to be ‘good enough for mum.’ In order to achieve this, we must build trusting relationships with our residents.

That is why we are so thrilled to once again be voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand in the retirement village… View more
At Ryman Healthcare we pride ourselves in providing care that has to be ‘good enough for mum.’ In order to achieve this, we must build trusting relationships with our residents.

That is why we are so thrilled to once again be voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand in the retirement village sector. It’s our fourth win and an accolade we’re incredibly proud of – so thank you New Zealand!
Find out more!

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2378 days ago

Help Coming for Councils Grappling with Climate Change Adaptation

Denis from Thames

Thames Coromandel District Council has budgeted $2.6 million for coastal hazard work over the next three years. But Mayor Sandra Goudie has called for more assistance and funding from Wellington to tackle these issues. That's a fair call. Recommendations in a major new report on climate … View moreThames Coromandel District Council has budgeted $2.6 million for coastal hazard work over the next three years. But Mayor Sandra Goudie has called for more assistance and funding from Wellington to tackle these issues. That's a fair call. Recommendations in a major new report on climate change adaptation suggest that local councils may soon get the help they need from central government. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2378 days ago

Sea water soaking through your slippers

Denis from Thames

Editorial in Dominion Post - "Ignorance is bliss – right up until the seawater is soaking through your slippers".
"Anyone now considering a coastal property should know what sea level rise is. If they already own one, they shouldn't be surprised if buyers expect to know how … View more
Editorial in Dominion Post - "Ignorance is bliss – right up until the seawater is soaking through your slippers".
"Anyone now considering a coastal property should know what sea level rise is. If they already own one, they shouldn't be surprised if buyers expect to know how it might affect them. It's time to accept these properties may come with some risk. It's an inconvenient truth, but it appears that the value of flood-prone property will go down and many coastal towns will face a new threat. "

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2378 days ago

We offer second chance finance

Zodiac Motors

This is what you need to get a vehicle:
1. Full time & permanent job (with minimum 3 months at current job)
2. Minimum $600 p/w after tax
3. NZ driver's licence (Learners, Restricted or Full)

How to apply:
- on-line at www.zodiacmotors.co.nz
- over the phone 08004963422
- drive … View more
This is what you need to get a vehicle:
1. Full time & permanent job (with minimum 3 months at current job)
2. Minimum $600 p/w after tax
3. NZ driver's licence (Learners, Restricted or Full)

How to apply:
- on-line at www.zodiacmotors.co.nz
- over the phone 08004963422
- drive in at 300 Great South Road in Manurewa, Auckland

Customers out of Auckland:
We reimburse your travel cost once the purchase is done also full tank of gas for out of Auckland customer

Warranty:
Our cars come with nationwide warranty.
Find out more!

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2378 days ago

Kaiaua floods?

Derrick from Thames

We cyclists that travel the stopbanks from Totara to Waitakaruru have been able to see the excellent job these levees have done in protecting the adjoining lands and its infrasructure from the January storm surge. Yet why has Kaiaua and much of the seabird coast been left with virtually zero … View moreWe cyclists that travel the stopbanks from Totara to Waitakaruru have been able to see the excellent job these levees have done in protecting the adjoining lands and its infrasructure from the January storm surge. Yet why has Kaiaua and much of the seabird coast been left with virtually zero protection? Surely past flood events have supplied more than sufficient warnings.

2379 days ago

Poll: Petrol savings

Emelyn McHardy Reporter from Franklin County News

Hey neighbours, have you been on the hunt for the Gull petrol discount?
Or is it 12 cents off not enough to make a fuss about?
How far would you drive for a good discount?
Let us know in the comments below. Put NFP if you don't want your comments printed in our paper.

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Petrol savings
  • 75% Yes, of course!
    75% Complete
  • 16.7% No, the petrol stations get too crowded when there is a big discount.
    16.7% Complete
  • 0% I didn't know, but I'm heading there right now.
    0% Complete
  • 0% I'll stop by if I have time.
    0% Complete
  • 8.3% Nope, whoops, filled up yesterday.
    8.3% Complete
12 votes
2380 days ago

Essential reading for all locals.

Derrick from Thames

This vitally important research tells us that unless we improve our levees and seawalls in the near future. Hauraki Plains farms, Thames CBD and our coastal settlements, will without any doubt, be increasingly threatened by the now accelerating rate of sea level rise combined with our locally … View moreThis vitally important research tells us that unless we improve our levees and seawalls in the near future. Hauraki Plains farms, Thames CBD and our coastal settlements, will without any doubt, be increasingly threatened by the now accelerating rate of sea level rise combined with our locally subsiding lands. Will we be the poster child of best defences or that of a miserly and cowardly retreat from the sea. I suspect other low lying regions of NZ will watch us with enormous interest.
Although I have been following the climate change science for decades; being a newcomer here, I was totally ignorant regarding the subsidence risks of our plains.

teggtalk.wordpress.com....

2380 days ago

Poll: Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

As the temperature drops more of us our reaching for our trusty hot water bottles to stay toasty, but at what risk?

Hundreds of people are reporting hot water bottle burns every year and it's getting worse, especially among children. For the latest hot water bottle safety tips, click here.

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Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?
  • 14.6% Yes
    14.6% Complete
  • 85.4% No
    85.4% Complete
1057 votes
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