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1122 days ago

Meet the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”

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1130 days ago

Person in Tuakau tests positive for Covid-19

Melanie Earley Reporter from Franklin County News

Kia ora neighbours, a person in Tuakau has tested positive for Covid-19.

Awaroa ki Tuakau ward councillor Jacqui Church announced that there was a positive case on Monday afternoon.

Church said as a safety precaution, everyone in Tuakau should get tested, and a pop-up testing centre would be … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a person in Tuakau has tested positive for Covid-19.

Awaroa ki Tuakau ward councillor Jacqui Church announced that there was a positive case on Monday afternoon.

Church said as a safety precaution, everyone in Tuakau should get tested, and a pop-up testing centre would be operating from Tuesday in the area.

The testing station would be on Escotts Rd in Tuakau. Church said people who needed a test could also drive to Pukekohe.

Read the full story by clicking the link below.

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1122 days ago

Essential work on the front lines.

Waipa Networks

Waipa Networks continue to operate at Alert level 3 while following very strict protocols to keep our team and communities safe.

You might notice the team out and about continuing with critical maintenance on your power network, feel free to share a smile and a friendly wave, but if you can do … View more
Waipa Networks continue to operate at Alert level 3 while following very strict protocols to keep our team and communities safe.

You might notice the team out and about continuing with critical maintenance on your power network, feel free to share a smile and a friendly wave, but if you can do so from a distance, that helps us keep each other safe.
Planned outages, maintenance and service continue as usual, we know these outages could affect your work from home, or home schooling scenarios and thank you for patience. You can find out when and where outages will take place on our website.
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1123 days ago

Meet Alexandria Lindsay, our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Waitara

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.

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1123 days ago

Grab your Free Aircon Quote from your local experts today!

Heathcotes

Say goodbye to chilly nights and hello to warmer weather!

Beat the summer rush and grab a Free Air Conditioning quote from the experts today. Heathcotes have 40 years’ experience servicing and installing Air Conditioners with all the top brands – Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Panasonic & more.
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Say goodbye to chilly nights and hello to warmer weather!

Beat the summer rush and grab a Free Air Conditioning quote from the experts today. Heathcotes have 40 years’ experience servicing and installing Air Conditioners with all the top brands – Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Panasonic & more.

Submit your quote request here or give our Air Con team a call on 07 839 5443.

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1124 days ago

Meet our first finalist for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.

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1124 days ago

Meet Caitlin, a mechanical engineering apprentice and racing enthusiast.

Competenz

Caitlin chose a career path that works with her passion for building stock cars.
Find a job you actually like - this is your sign to embrace the fluro!

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1127 days ago

All Souls' Day Service: When we remember those we've loved and lost

Cecily from Pukekohe

You are invited to join a virtual service for All Souls' Day at 7pm on Tuesday, November 2, organised by Rev Jan Wallace of the Pukekohe Anglican Church. Have a candle with you to light as part of the service if you choose. Just click on the link to join the service. us02web.zoom.us...View moreYou are invited to join a virtual service for All Souls' Day at 7pm on Tuesday, November 2, organised by Rev Jan Wallace of the Pukekohe Anglican Church. Have a candle with you to light as part of the service if you choose. Just click on the link to join the service. us02web.zoom.us... Meeting ID: 844 4583 4827; Passcode: 048436. If you would like Rev Jan to mention by name any loved ones who have died, please email their names to pukekoheanglicanchurch@xtra.co.nz
All are welcome to join us in this remembrance service. Feel free to invite others too. Maybe you haven't been able to join with family overseas, especially during the past two years, and would like to share with them in this service.

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1126 days ago

Join us online for your Community Health Forum

Waikato District Health Board

Kia ora neighbours, due to COVID-19 alert level restrictions at this time we're going online and would like you to join us.

We at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. We have a focus on enabling better access to local community health and wellbeing. … View more
Kia ora neighbours, due to COVID-19 alert level restrictions at this time we're going online and would like you to join us.

We at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. We have a focus on enabling better access to local community health and wellbeing. Come along and share your knowledge and experience as we work together on this.

On the agenda:
• COVID-19 update
• Transport update
• Local wellbeing initiatives and more

North Waikato - Raahui Pookeka (Huntly) and Te Kauwhata
When: 10am-11am, Monday 1 November 2021

If interested please email: norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz for a link to the meeting.

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from the DHB and other local organisations/groups.

We look forward to meeting you online. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
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1127 days ago

New Zealand’s Most Trusted Cryptocurrency Exchange

Swyftx

Did you know that 1 in 5 New Zealanders plans to or has already invested in cryptocurrency? To get you started, Swyftx cryptocurrency exchange is offering $10 free Bitcoin to all new users who sign up and verify.

Join over 400,000 users and trade over 280+ cryptocurrencies with … View more
Did you know that 1 in 5 New Zealanders plans to or has already invested in cryptocurrency? To get you started, Swyftx cryptocurrency exchange is offering $10 free Bitcoin to all new users who sign up and verify.

Join over 400,000 users and trade over 280+ cryptocurrencies with New Zealand’s most trusted exchange. 4.9/5 Stars on Trustpilot from over 3,000 reviews.

Signup, verify and get $10 free BTC today..
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1128 days ago

Towel drier - plug in.

Murray from Pukekohe

Has had little use goes well. Pick up from back of mail box - cash in mail box .
Pukekohe.

Price: $25

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1128 days ago

Time Change. And maybe your will should too.

Public Trust

You’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. Updating your will is your opportunity to make sure the people and things you love are looked after when you pass away. It’s easy to update your will with Public Trust and we’ll help you answer important questions like…. … View moreYou’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. Updating your will is your opportunity to make sure the people and things you love are looked after when you pass away. It’s easy to update your will with Public Trust and we’ll help you answer important questions like…. Read our latest blog about it at the link below.

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1128 days ago

PRE-SALE now on!

Mags4Gifts

The team at New Zealand Gardener has been hard at work creating their new Houseplant Special Edition - an essential compendium for anyone who's interested in growing their own houseplants.

You can also get ahead of the game with their 2022 Garden Diary. The pages are flooded with moon … View more
The team at New Zealand Gardener has been hard at work creating their new Houseplant Special Edition - an essential compendium for anyone who's interested in growing their own houseplants.

You can also get ahead of the game with their 2022 Garden Diary. The pages are flooded with moon planting guides, a Māori lunar calendar, harvest recipes, garden DIYs, and garden fertiliser and pest deterrent recipes. A must for beginners and expert gardeners alike.

Enter the code 'SPECIAL' at checkout and save 25% off RRP
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1128 days ago

Does your community need a splash of paint?

Resene

It's back! Nominations are now open for Resene's Colour Your Community 2021! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.

You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community … View more
It's back! Nominations are now open for Resene's Colour Your Community 2021! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.

You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - whether that is the paint for a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or refresh of a local playground.

We’ll also be selecting five winning entries plus asking members to vote in the People’s Choice Award!
Nominate your community

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1128 days ago

Corflute

Jenni from Pukekohe

Hi I am after some corflute... eg old signage or whatever as I need it for crafts for Xmas. Needs to be at least an A3 size. Please txt 0273552877. Thanks

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