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2495 days ago

Paying too much for power?

Electric Kiwi

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2495 days ago

That's one way to keep cool!

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

A bit of Kiwi ingenuity has meant one Buckland man can hit the hay without sweltering in his sheets this summer.

Michael Moore has built an air conditioner out of a polystyrene box, computer fan, downpipe and power pack.

He places frozen water bottles into the box and the fan pushes the … View more
A bit of Kiwi ingenuity has meant one Buckland man can hit the hay without sweltering in his sheets this summer.

Michael Moore has built an air conditioner out of a polystyrene box, computer fan, downpipe and power pack.

He places frozen water bottles into the box and the fan pushes the cool air out of the downpipe, cooling him down in no time.

2495 days ago

Community-led Development (CLD) workshops coming to a town near you!

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Inspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.

Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having … View more
Inspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.

Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having conversations that really matter – and having FUN.
Coming to Auckland, Wellington & Tauranga

Workshop 2: Leading in Communities
This workshop explores frameworks and tools for thinking, acting and leading amidst complexity, where leadership is primarily about continuous learning on the job. 
Coming to Nelson, Taranaki & Wellington

Workshop 3: Connections and Collaboration
This workshop will help you to map and tap into the strengths of your wider community, assess your community relationships, apply tools to build and sustain stakeholder relationships.
Coming to Christchurch, Auckland & Whangarei

Check out our website for further details and to register: inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

2495 days ago
2496 days ago

Do you ever travel between Waikato and Auckland?

Mobius Research & Strategy

We need your expertise! Take this five minute or so survey to help us learn how we can help improve transport options for those who travel between Waikato and Auckland.

Mobius Research are running this survey on behalf of the Hamilton to Auckland Transport Connections Working Group. Please know… View more
We need your expertise! Take this five minute or so survey to help us learn how we can help improve transport options for those who travel between Waikato and Auckland.

Mobius Research are running this survey on behalf of the Hamilton to Auckland Transport Connections Working Group. Please know that all responses will be anonymous.

If you have any questions or technical issues please contact Stuart Jeffcoat at Mobius Research. stuart@mobiusresearch.co.nz

Thank you in advance for your time and feedback - it is much appreciated.

Stuart Jeffcoat – Director
Mobius Research and Strategy Ltd.
Take the survey

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2496 days ago

Couple's victory after Waikato District Council responds to their fears

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

A couple who believe they live on one of Franklin's most dangerous roads have had their voices heard by Waikato District Council.

Sally and Steve Walters live on Ridge Road in Pokeno. They asked for signs to be erected to warn motorists of the S bend, the overall speed limit to be lowered … View more
A couple who believe they live on one of Franklin's most dangerous roads have had their voices heard by Waikato District Council.

Sally and Steve Walters live on Ridge Road in Pokeno. They asked for signs to be erected to warn motorists of the S bend, the overall speed limit to be lowered and advisory speed signs placed at the sharp corners.

After contacting the council with their concerns, it has begun to address them.

2496 days ago

Super blue blood moon over New Zealand

Reporter Stuff

New Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.

Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your … View more
New Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.

Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2496 days ago

Kerry Brocas thrilled with number one title

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Congratulations to Kerry Brocas, who recently became the country's number one sprint car driver! What an achievement!

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2497 days ago

Join us for Salmonella Dub's 25th Anniversary!

Fuzen Entertainment

Hi neighbours, you're invited to Salmonella Dub's 25th Anniversary featuring the return of Tiki Taane! Join us for an afternoon in the sun to celebrate. Supporting acts incude Ladi6, Trinity Roots, L.A.B, Soulware, Sunshine Sound System and Laughton Kora and Dylan C.

Where: Owen … View more
Hi neighbours, you're invited to Salmonella Dub's 25th Anniversary featuring the return of Tiki Taane! Join us for an afternoon in the sun to celebrate. Supporting acts incude Ladi6, Trinity Roots, L.A.B, Soulware, Sunshine Sound System and Laughton Kora and Dylan C.

Where: Owen Delany Park, Taupo
When: 3rd of February, 2.00pm - 10.30pm

First 1500 people through the gate receive a FREE cd from Salmonella Dub's back catalogue!

Free return buses from Taupo iSite from 1.30pm.
Book your tickets here!

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