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Does your organisation need new flooring?

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2409 days ago

Lest we forget

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,
They marched, sang, and stood in silence. Thousands of people gathered around the country to remember the fallen on Anzac Day. For all your Anzac coverage, click here.

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2416 days ago

Have you ever failed your driving test 'unfairly'?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Waikato,
Have you heard? Local teenager Michael O’Brien failed his restricted drivers licence test recently because the car's fuel light came on. VTNZ have since apologised to the teen and he's allowed to re-sit the test for free. Did you fail your licence? Do you think it was … View more
Hi Waikato,
Have you heard? Local teenager Michael O’Brien failed his restricted drivers licence test recently because the car's fuel light came on. VTNZ have since apologised to the teen and he's allowed to re-sit the test for free. Did you fail your licence? Do you think it was justified? Let us know in the replies!
To read more, click here.

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2409 days ago

The New Zealand Dance Company presents Lumina in Hamilton

The Team from The New Zealand Dance Company

The New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to present one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Hamilton on Friday 4 May at the… View moreThe New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to present one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Hamilton on Friday 4 May at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts at the University of Waikato.

Book your tickets now, and join us at the intersection of contemporary light, music and movement.
Book your tickets here!

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2409 days ago

Dementia Waikato Annual Appeal

Dementia Waikato

The Dementia Waikato Annual Appeal is being held from the 21st - 26th of May 2018. Volunteers are needed in all areas of the Waikato to assist with collecting. If you are able to give a few hours of your time, we would love to hear from you. Contact Shannon on (07) 282 0452.

2410 days ago

Insurance Council Warns About Sea Level Rise

Denis from Thames

Last week CEO of the Insurance Council of New Zealand Tim Grafton spoke in Thames about what climate change and sea-level rise means for the insurance cover for your house or business.

Mr. Grafton stated bluntly that as destructive sea flood events become more frequent, insurance companies will … View more
Last week CEO of the Insurance Council of New Zealand Tim Grafton spoke in Thames about what climate change and sea-level rise means for the insurance cover for your house or business.

Mr. Grafton stated bluntly that as destructive sea flood events become more frequent, insurance companies will steadily raise insurance premiums and excesses, and eventually will withdraw cover for flood damage. How soon will depend on how quickly Jan 5 type storm surge events, or worse are repeated.

He also warned that banks will begin to shorten mortgage terms and will ultimately refuse to lend at all on at-risk coastal properties, causing values to plummet.

Read more here…

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2410 days ago

Do you know someone who would fit the bill?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Mac Macdonald has been a parade commander for RSA Franklin since 2002 - and he wants someone to take over his role.

Do you know of anyone who could take over for Mac?
They would be big boots to fill - check out his story.

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2410 days ago

Franklin Anzac Day services

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Āwhitu
8.30am: Civic service at cenotaph

Bombay
8.45am: Service at Bombay Hall

Buckland
9.45am: Service at cenotaph
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Āwhitu
8.30am: Civic service at cenotaph

Bombay
8.45am: Service at Bombay Hall

Buckland
9.45am: Service at cenotaph

Maramarua
8.45am: Service at cenotaph, Red Fox Tavern car park

Patumahoe/Waiau Pa
10.30am: Service at Waiau Pa Hall

Pokeno
9am: Service at cenotaph

Port Waikato,
9am: Service at Port Waikato Fire Station

Pukekohe:
5.45am: Parade marches to cenotaph from corner of Roulston Ave and Massey Ave
6am: Dawn Parade, Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall
10.45am: Parade marches to cenotaph and Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall, from Old Post Office, Hall St
11am: Civic service, Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall
2pm: Service at Possum Bourne Retirement Village

Te Kauwhata
6am: Parade marches from library to war memorial
6.15am: Dawn service
10.30am: March from Suits and Gumboots to College Hall
10.45am: Service at College Hall

Tuakau
10.50am: Parade marches to Tuakau War Memorial Town Hall
11am: Civic service, Tuakau War Memorial Town Hall

​Waiuku
10.30am: Parade marches from Waiuku War Memorial Town Hall to cenotaph
10.55am: Wreath laying service
12pm: Service at Waiuku War Memorial Hall

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2410 days ago

Poll: Does your bed need a top sheet?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Personal preferences around the home are an area that divides almost like no other, and today we're taking on the controversial matter of the top sheet.

Who's right and who's weird?
Homed editor Colleen O'Hanlon and reporter Anabela Rea have their say - read it here: … View more
Personal preferences around the home are an area that divides almost like no other, and today we're taking on the controversial matter of the top sheet.

Who's right and who's weird?
Homed editor Colleen O'Hanlon and reporter Anabela Rea have their say - read it here: www.stuff.co.nz...

So, what does your bed look like - do you have a top sheet, or just a bottom one?

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Does your bed need a top sheet?
  • 66.7% Yes, a top sheet is an absolute must!
    66.7% Complete
  • 30.3% I don't have a top sheet and I love it
    30.3% Complete
  • 3% I have a top sheet - but I could be converted
    3% Complete
33 votes
2411 days ago

Join our research panel

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Keen to help shape the future of transport in Auckland? Sign up to our research panel and tell us what Aucklanders like you think about transport options, so we can improve our services. at.govt.nz...

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2411 days ago

Clean Fill Wanted

Fiona from Hunua

Hi
We are trying to source clean fill for our paddock in Hunua. Paddock is accessible and a truck can easily back in and off load. 
If you are interested please contact Fiona 021 140 2310 or 09 940 0609

2411 days ago

Enrol now for a night school class at Fraser ACE

Fraser High School

Fraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer … View moreFraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short courses.

Pick from our courses on business management, computing, food and cooking, gardening, language, music and dance, photography, and art.

You can LOOK, BOOK and PAY online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just call us on 07 846 8624. EASY!

Just a few clicks and you will be on a new learning adventure.
Browse our classes here

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