Miranda, Kaiaua

2683 days ago

Top Solutions To Climate Change – Are Surprising (and Big Savers)

Denis from Thames

When we think about solutions to global warming our most likely responses are – “electric cars, more efficient light bulbs, public transport, solar and wind power and eating less meat”. While these are all very worthwhile options, – do they stack up as the most effective measures and top … View moreWhen we think about solutions to global warming our most likely responses are – “electric cars, more efficient light bulbs, public transport, solar and wind power and eating less meat”. While these are all very worthwhile options, – do they stack up as the most effective measures and top priorities? Actually many don’t.

And who would have guessed that refrigerant management would be No 1 and energy such as solar, wind, nuclear, and geothermal would make up only 5 of the top 20 solutions?

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2684 days ago

Want FREE Resene cleaning products?

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? Don't worry; you can sign up FREE when you’re in store. Find out more now.

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2685 days ago

Poll: Double dipping - cool or not so cool?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Double dipping, the often frowned upon act of putting your half eaten chip back into a communal dip, isn't actually that bad if you have already "saliva-bonded", experts say.
What do you reckon? We're a little divided in the office, some saying it's OK, others saying … View more
Double dipping, the often frowned upon act of putting your half eaten chip back into a communal dip, isn't actually that bad if you have already "saliva-bonded", experts say.
What do you reckon? We're a little divided in the office, some saying it's OK, others saying it's "gross" . . .

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Double dipping - cool or not so cool?
  • 42.9% Ew, no way - it's gross!
    42.9% Complete
  • 28.6% Sometimes, but depends who I'm with
    28.6% Complete
  • 23.8% Yep, but only with family
    23.8% Complete
  • 4.8% All the time!
    4.8% Complete
21 votes
2685 days ago

Bombay bury Karaka with determined second-half showing in McNamara Cup final

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Bombay have proved impenetrable once more in Counties Manukau premier club rugby McNamara Cup finals claiming their fourth straight championship title, winning against Karaka 32-24.
Both teams played in front of a vocal crowd at ECOLight Stadium in Pukekohe, with one side of the ...

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2685 days ago

accomodation

Sonya from Mangatawhiri - Maramarua

Hi, Im a fully qualified vet nurse, new to the area and looking for accommodation and part time work - anything considered. Please contact me anytime on 02108398431 or iriedavis2807@gmail.com.

Regards

2686 days ago

Raglan footbridge warning signs that could save lives are ripped down

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The idyllic summertime of fun of jumping from wharfs and bridges into New Zealand's blue waters is hailed as a beloved part of "Kiwi culture". But a fast-rising toll of death and serious spinal injuries is now forcing leaden-footed authorities to take action. Waikato Regional Council… View moreThe idyllic summertime of fun of jumping from wharfs and bridges into New Zealand's blue waters is hailed as a beloved part of "Kiwi culture". But a fast-rising toll of death and serious spinal injuries is now forcing leaden-footed authorities to take action. Waikato Regional Council says warning signs installed on the Raglan footbridge after the death of Richard Keremeta, 16, are regularly ripped down, and have to be replaced.

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2687 days ago

Ewww - are you in the 10% who doesn’t do this?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View more
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!

Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!

Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Check out the results!

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2688 days ago

Get Involved!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Some of us have some great practical skills that we could share, some of us are better off staying away from a hammer! Are you the handy type? Got some time? Get INVOLVED! Check out our latest newsletter for volunteers...

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2688 days ago

Bombay and Karaka to tussle for Counties Manukau premier club rugby's McNamara Cup

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

For the third time in four seasons Bombay and Karaka will play in the McNamara Cup premier 1 Counties Manukau club rugby final but these two clubs couldn't be more different if they tried.
Bombay is gunning for an incredible fourth-straight championship – something that hasn't been … View more
For the third time in four seasons Bombay and Karaka will play in the McNamara Cup premier 1 Counties Manukau club rugby final but these two clubs couldn't be more different if they tried.
Bombay is gunning for an incredible fourth-straight championship – something that hasn't been done since ...

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2688 days ago

Junior athletics and swimming programme for young people with disabilities

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Pukekohe's Tamara Gotty is looking forward to a new initiative which will see youth with disabilities get involved in athletics and swimming. 
Gotty will be coaching the athletics division, off the back of the Oceania Area Championships in Fiji, where she won two gold medals and one … View more
Pukekohe's Tamara Gotty is looking forward to a new initiative which will see youth with disabilities get involved in athletics and swimming. 
Gotty will be coaching the athletics division, off the back of the Oceania Area Championships in Fiji, where she won two gold medals and one silver.
She...

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2688 days ago

Keen young netballer hopes to be back on court soon, 5cm shorter after operation

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

A keen, young North Waikato netballer has had an operation that  will make her shrink in height - but it's a good outcome.
Waikaretu's Bethany Mahoney, 10, was born with posteromedial tibia, which is a deformity in the tibia bone that causes the foot's location to be … View more
A keen, young North Waikato netballer has had an operation that  will make her shrink in height - but it's a good outcome.
Waikaretu's Bethany Mahoney, 10, was born with posteromedial tibia, which is a deformity in the tibia bone that causes the foot's location to be almost parallel with...

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2688 days ago

Franklin Local Board Kite Day

Ruwade Bryant Reporter from Franklin County News

The Franklin Local Board held a kite day at Bledisloe Park on Wednesday - it looked like fun.

2688 days ago

Netball U17 Champs

Reporter Franklin County News

The New Zealand Netball U17 Champs was held at the Pukekohe Netball Centre. Check out some pics from the Pukekohe team who competed at the tournament which wrapped up today.

2690 days ago

Reporter Natalie Polley is back from maternity leave!

Natalie Polley Reporter from Franklin County News

Well hey there guys, I'm back from maternity leave!
On January 3, I gave birth to my first child - Jack.
It's been such an incredible experience watching my helpless newborn baby grow into a chubby little six-month-old who is already trying to talk. (He'll probably be a chatterbox… View more
Well hey there guys, I'm back from maternity leave!
On January 3, I gave birth to my first child - Jack.
It's been such an incredible experience watching my helpless newborn baby grow into a chubby little six-month-old who is already trying to talk. (He'll probably be a chatterbox like his mum).
But all good things must come to end, and so here I am back at my desk and it's already feeling a bit like I never left.
The cliches about time speeding by when you have a child are true.
I'm pretty excited to get back into work mode. I'd missed the hilarious office banter and adult conversations.
As any stay-at-home parent knows, sometimes it can get a little bit hard without that mental stimulation.
Maternity leave definitely confirmed to me that I love my job - I love interacting with people, I love writing and I love our team here at Franklin County News.
I can't wait to hear from the Franklin community again!
- Nats :)

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