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2182 days ago

Preparing for a power outage

The Team from WEL Networks

Thanks everyone for your patience and support during recent power outages. The lightning strikes caused major damage to our network which meant a very intense 24 hours on the ground!
Just in case you were caught out by the outages, and for future planning we've created some tips to help you… View more
Thanks everyone for your patience and support during recent power outages. The lightning strikes caused major damage to our network which meant a very intense 24 hours on the ground!
Just in case you were caught out by the outages, and for future planning we've created some tips to help you be prepared.
Got a question? Feel free to give us a call 0800 800 935.

2183 days ago

Are you catching a Christmas flight?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.

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2183 days ago

Come along to your Community Health Forum

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Hey neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. Come along to your Community Health Forum next week.

When: 10am-Noon, Thursday 13 December
Where: Trinity Church Hall, Cnr William and Onslow Sts, Huntly

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who … View more
Hey neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. Come along to your Community Health Forum next week.

When: 10am-Noon, Thursday 13 December
Where: Trinity Church Hall, Cnr William and Onslow Sts, Huntly

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who come to listen to updates from the Waikato DHB, share their thoughts and talk about what matters to them about healthcare in their community. On the agenda this time – tackling obesity in children, “Let’s talk” mental health update, developments in tele/virtual health and more.

We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
RSVP for catering purposes to communityhealthforum@waikatodhb.health.nz
Find out more!

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2183 days ago

Mad Mike's Summer Bash 2018

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike's Summer Bash 3! Mad Mike and Radbul will take on New Zealand's best! The best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demos, top 16 … View more
Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike's Summer Bash 3! Mad Mike and Radbul will take on New Zealand's best! The best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demos, top 16 drift superclass, triple threat team event, open drift sessions, time attack outlaws, gymkhana, international cruise sessions and the new summer bash skid king.

There will be the Family Fun Zone, VIP Trackside Lounge and grandstands so the fans can get up close to the action. Don't miss out - come and join us for the third instalment of Mad Mike's Summer Bash!

See the cars, see the stars.
Find out more!

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2186 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood's Santa - comment below!

Reporter Sunday Star Times

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 more
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 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!

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2184 days ago

What was the thunder and lightning like at your place?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

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 more
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 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.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2185 days ago

*WIN* a Christmas book pack!

Simon & Schuster

Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; … View more
Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; In Pieces is actress Sally Field’s haunting and powerful memoir; Fear is the inside story of President Trump, as only Bob Woodward can tell it; and finally, take a peek into Reese Witherspoon’s world with the beautiful Whiskey in a Teacup.

Simply click LIKE or THANK to enter! Goodluck!

T&Cs apply.
See more books!

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2185 days ago

Clothes racks needed

Cecily from Pukekohe

Hi all, the Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop sorely need to refresh the racks we use for the clothes we sell, they're all saggy and sad. We are run solely by volunteers and all our profits go back into the wider Pukekohe community in the form of food parcels and programmes for new babies, … View moreHi all, the Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop sorely need to refresh the racks we use for the clothes we sell, they're all saggy and sad. We are run solely by volunteers and all our profits go back into the wider Pukekohe community in the form of food parcels and programmes for new babies, preschoolers, seniors and grief support. Can anyone suggest where we might get some preloved garment racks or maybe some at cost? Would appreciate your help!

2185 days ago

The SuperSeniors newsletter is out now!

Office for Seniors

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 more
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 motivation in the kitchen? Try our delicious Mexican Salsa Salad from the NZ Nutrition Foundation.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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2185 days ago

DMI Scholarship Winner

Dmi Plumbing Limited

We are proud to announce that Todd Arnet is the 2018 recipient of the DMI Plumbing Scholarship!

Todd has completed substantial work experience with a local electrical company and is pursuing an apprenticeship in the industry.

Todd received $1,200.00 to put towards study, tools and course … View more
We are proud to announce that Todd Arnet is the 2018 recipient of the DMI Plumbing Scholarship!

Todd has completed substantial work experience with a local electrical company and is pursuing an apprenticeship in the industry.

Todd received $1,200.00 to put towards study, tools and course costs.

Congratulations Todd!

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