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562 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and… View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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563 days ago

IHC Op Shop - Winter Clothing

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

Half price clothing store wide on Tuesday (tomorrow). We have a great selection of winter clothes so if you need some, please come in and have a look.

Negotiable

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563 days ago

URGENT!!! Free Goldfish

Ashraf from Pukekohe

Hi Neighbours
My pond has sprung a major leak. I have about 30 beautiful goldfish. Some are orange some are orange and white some are more white with specs of orange. They are various sizes from 10cm to about 25cms in size. The bigger ones look like Koi. I do not want my fish to die. I am … View more
Hi Neighbours
My pond has sprung a major leak. I have about 30 beautiful goldfish. Some are orange some are orange and white some are more white with specs of orange. They are various sizes from 10cm to about 25cms in size. The bigger ones look like Koi. I do not want my fish to die. I am therefore offering them free to good homes so they can be given every opportunity to survive. It will take about 3 weeks to have a new pond ready. My beloved fish won't survive that long. Please contact me urgently if you can provide a home for any of them.
URGENT !!!! URGENT !!!! URGENT!!!!

Free

563 days ago

Poll: Who did The Tractor Centre support with a Polaris demo?

The Tractor Centre

At the Tractor Centre Limited we think it’s important to support our local community whether it be charities like the Westpac Rescue Helicopter or getting involved with school gala’s.

Here’s one of our Polaris Demonstrator machines being used at a local school gala – a bit of wet … View more
At the Tractor Centre Limited we think it’s important to support our local community whether it be charities like the Westpac Rescue Helicopter or getting involved with school gala’s.

Here’s one of our Polaris Demonstrator machines being used at a local school gala – a bit of wet weather made it more exciting with mud flying.
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Who did The Tractor Centre support with a Polaris demo?
  • 57.1% Westpac Rescue Helicopter
    57.1% Complete
  • 32.1% Pukeoware School Gala - Waiuku
    32.1% Complete
  • 10.7% Unsure
    10.7% Complete
84 votes
563 days ago

Eye research needs vision

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Research into eyes and eyesight in Aotearoa-New Zealand needs to be visionary.

Which is why the new Vision Research Foundation New Zealand (VRF) has been established – to move beyond the safe and incremental, to attract the funding and knowledge needed to make life-changing discoveries, and to… View more
Research into eyes and eyesight in Aotearoa-New Zealand needs to be visionary.

Which is why the new Vision Research Foundation New Zealand (VRF) has been established – to move beyond the safe and incremental, to attract the funding and knowledge needed to make life-changing discoveries, and to unlock the potential medical talent shut out by inequity.

Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer founded the Foundation as a charitable trust in 2022 and is now its Scientific Director.

It was established with the support of a generous philanthropist and has since started to attract direct donations and bequests. Now the VRF has set up a philanthropic investment fund at Momentum Waikato, which is open for public donations from anywhere.

“We are at a time when technology is developing faster than most research ideas,” says Helen.

“The Vision Research Foundation is therefore aimed at using those rapidly developing technological advances to disrupt traditional modes of eye care and research.

“Our philosophy is that by challenging established paradigms we can make transformative discoveries in vision science."

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563 days ago

Unlocking Sam’s potential

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.

After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident … View more
Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.

After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident and self-assured, and his teachers noticed a positive change in his sociability and willingness to ask questions in class.

He developed a "give-it-a-go" attitude. Inspired by his newfound passion for the outdoors, Sam plans to join the New Zealand Defence Force after finishing school.

Support young people like Sam by donating today.
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565 days ago

* * * Nominations are closing for the election of two Trustees * * *

The Secretary from Counties Energy Trust

* Nominations are closing on Tuesday, 13th June 2023 at 12 noon
* See website for details, including candidate qualifications and restrictions, and to download nomination forms

567 days ago

Supporting financial literacy to boost wellbeing

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Managing your own finances wisely is a life skill that is becoming ever more important for survival and wellbeing in the modern world, and yet many people don’t know how to make money work for them and often pay a high price for that lack of understanding.

Cambridge philanthropists John and … View more
Managing your own finances wisely is a life skill that is becoming ever more important for survival and wellbeing in the modern world, and yet many people don’t know how to make money work for them and often pay a high price for that lack of understanding.

Cambridge philanthropists John and Nicola Kenel see this knowledge gap as a serious issue for the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and the nation, so last year they set up the ‘Waikato Financial Literacy Fund’ at Momentum Waikato.

You're invited to also support this initiative that aims to tackle this issue by funding financial literacy courses and tools for young people.

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566 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
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569 days ago

Poll: Should all homes have curtains?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View more
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should all homes have curtains?
  • 78.5% Yes - it should be a must
    78.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No - it should be up to the landlord
    13.9% Complete
  • 7.6% I'd need more information
    7.6% Complete
2481 votes
568 days ago

IHC Op Shop - Fill A Basket Thursdays

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

Fill a basket Thursdays - all day Thursday. Fill your basket with everyday clothing, shoes and / or books for $10.

Don’t forget our Styling Day on June 24th. We still need a couple of models (males and females required) so please call instore or message us if you are interested.

Price: $10

568 days ago

Resin Cheeseboards & Coasters Workshop

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Resin Cheeseboards & Coasters Workshop
with Jennifer Cruden
Saturday 17 June, 10.45am - +/-2pm

Have fun in this fabulous workshop - you will produce two (2) cheeseboards together with four (4) coasters to match (other items if time permits). All art materials plus boards and coasters are … View more
Resin Cheeseboards & Coasters Workshop
with Jennifer Cruden
Saturday 17 June, 10.45am - +/-2pm

Have fun in this fabulous workshop - you will produce two (2) cheeseboards together with four (4) coasters to match (other items if time permits). All art materials plus boards and coasters are supplied.
If wish to also bring your own board along, then feel free to do so.

Book direct via newzealandartclasses.co.nz...

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568 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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569 days ago

IHC Op Shop

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

Something for everyone - nursery items from $10, old and new classic book titles from $2 and a great range of winter jackets. All clothing is half price tomorrow so if you are looking for some winter warmers we may well have something for you. Pop in and have a look.

Negotiable

569 days ago

Health and Safety Tip #11

Matt from Flash Excavations ltd

Here is our Health and Safety Tip #11 for this week - Protecting the Public. Stay Safe! ⚡️

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