Otorohanga District, Otorohanga

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

29 days ago

Celebrate the Holidays with Wētā

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Celebrate the Holidays with Wētā, your Tui & Tama Club mascot friend!
For the month of December we are excited for all Tui & Tama Club existing and new members to gain the last activity month sticker at the Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre!

Do you know there are … View more
Celebrate the Holidays with Wētā, your Tui & Tama Club mascot friend!
For the month of December we are excited for all Tui & Tama Club existing and new members to gain the last activity month sticker at the Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre!

Do you know there are over 70 species of wētā?

Celebrate all things to do with wētā for the month of December with creative activities like colour-in your wētā, learn more about the wētā with the free activity booklet, and make an articulated wētā!

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37 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.6% Second half of November
    4.6% Complete
  • 43.5% 1st December
    43.5% Complete
  • 17.6% A week before Christmas
    17.6% Complete
  • 33% Whenever you wish
    33% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
2976 votes
30 days ago

FREE Family Workshop: Summer Puppets with ReCreators

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Saturday January 18, 2025 11am - 1pm
Proudly brought to you by the Te Awamutu Museum - Education & Research Centre

In this workshop, Kids will create summer puppets! Fish and sea creatures, birds and animals.

This craft is fantastic for practicing and reinforcing fine motor skills. Kids … View more
Saturday January 18, 2025 11am - 1pm
Proudly brought to you by the Te Awamutu Museum - Education & Research Centre

In this workshop, Kids will create summer puppets! Fish and sea creatures, birds and animals.

This craft is fantastic for practicing and reinforcing fine motor skills. Kids can then enjoy playing with their puppet and making it move!

Cost: FREE, numbers limited. Bookings through ReCreators essential (link below).
Booking Details: events.humanitix.com...

Suitable for children 5 years old and over, adults welcome.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.

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30 days ago

FREE Family Workshop: Christmas Make & Give with ReCreators

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

We've changed the date to Saturday 14th December as the Te Awamutu Christmas Parade is on Saturday 7th December so we didn't want to compete with that!

Saturday December 14, 11am - 1pm
Proudly brought to you by the Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre

Join The … View more
We've changed the date to Saturday 14th December as the Te Awamutu Christmas Parade is on Saturday 7th December so we didn't want to compete with that!

Saturday December 14, 11am - 1pm
Proudly brought to you by the Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre

Join The ReCreators for a sustainable gift making session!

This is a walk-in event, so you can come and create a sustainable gift with us for a few minutes, or for the whole time.

A handmade gift is a meaningful gift, and if it is up-cycled and good for the planet… then it is even better!

Cost: FREE, numbers limited. Bookings through ReCreators essential (link below).
Booking Details: events.humanitix.com...

Suitable for children 5 years old and over, adults welcome.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.

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30 days ago

20,000 reasons to love the lifestyle at Patrick Hogan Village

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

With a thriving community, added security and no home maintenance... you have plenty of reasons to choose Patrick Hogan Village. And, we're giving you 20,000 more! For a limited time, when you purchase an occupation right to a townhouse you’ll get a $20,000 credit on settlement*.

Patrick… View more
With a thriving community, added security and no home maintenance... you have plenty of reasons to choose Patrick Hogan Village. And, we're giving you 20,000 more! For a limited time, when you purchase an occupation right to a townhouse you’ll get a $20,000 credit on settlement*.

Patrick Hogan Village offers the latest in retirement living. Conveniently located near scenic cycling and walking tracks, the village is a short drive from the main township offering boutique shopping and superb cafés and restaurants.

Discover the lifestyle now.

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31 days ago

Bamboo Magazine Rack

David from Te Awamutu

Bamboo Magazine rack. 19 1/2 inches (50cm) length 13 inches (33cm) wide. Very good order. 027 336 2233

Price: $20

Price: $20

31 days ago

NZ Register of Thoroughbred Stallions. (Free)

David from Te Awamutu

Free to a good home. 20 Register of the Thoroughbred Stallions NZ 2007 to 2021 (except 2015) , Australian Stallion Registers 2004 to 2010 (Except 2005) Must arrange pick up in Te Awamutu as quite heavy. Preferably a horse breeding enthusiast but could be a good resource for lots of great horse … View moreFree to a good home. 20 Register of the Thoroughbred Stallions NZ 2007 to 2021 (except 2015) , Australian Stallion Registers 2004 to 2010 (Except 2005) Must arrange pick up in Te Awamutu as quite heavy. Preferably a horse breeding enthusiast but could be a good resource for lots of great horse pic's for children's use.
Ph 027 336 2233

Free

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32 days ago

Christmas Trees

Ray from Whakatane District

Shaped Christmas Trees for sale.
$55.00 each
0272565597

Price: $55

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33 days ago

Warnings about scams

The Team from New Zealand Police

This Fraud Awareness Week, we’re reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.

Here’s what to watch out for:
🔍 Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
🔍 Pressure tactics: Scammers may … View more
This Fraud Awareness Week, we’re reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.

Here’s what to watch out for:
🔍 Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
🔍 Pressure tactics: Scammers may rush or threaten you to act immediately.
🔍 Requests for personal info: Be cautious if you’re asked for bank details, passwords, or sensitive information.
🔍 Unusual payment methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
🔍 Unverified contacts: Emails, calls, or messages from unknown or suspicious sources.

How to protect yourself:
✅ Stop and think before sharing personal details or making payments.
✅ Don't click on any links until you know that it is safe.
✅ Verify the source: Contact the organisation directly using official channels.
✅ If something’s not right, it's OK to hang up, walk away, ignore it and move on.

If you wish to report a scam, contact Police on 105 or report it online via 105.police.govt.nz/use-105.

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33 days ago

A twist on tradition

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

Whether it’s a table setting, for the tree or a shelf display, use Resene FX Metallics to create your own modern Christmas decor. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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33 days ago

Tactile texture

Resene

Welcome texture into your room by using leftover Resene Anaglypta wallpaper to accentuate furniture and décor items. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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33 days ago

Does Your Organisation Need New Flooring?

Carpet Court

Is the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one … View moreIs the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one lucky organisation will win a $20,000 flooring makeover!

Carpet Court is continuing its’ mission to help improve Kiwi kids’ learning environments by rolling out its’ nationwide fund for the fifth year in a row. Apply today!
Find out more

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34 days ago

Boys Brigade Waikato Fund backs future leaders

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The Boys Brigade Waikato Charitable Trust Fund is a great example of a community group having an endowment with Momentum Waikato to fund scholarships or grants that develop individuals' knowledge, abilities and capacity.

This year the Boys Brigade Waikato Trust applied the income from its … View more
The Boys Brigade Waikato Charitable Trust Fund is a great example of a community group having an endowment with Momentum Waikato to fund scholarships or grants that develop individuals' knowledge, abilities and capacity.

This year the Boys Brigade Waikato Trust applied the income from its Fund to providing grants that enabled three young men, Joel Chernishov, Jake Guyan and Dylan Young, to attend Stage 1 of Boys Brigade's National Leadership Development Course at Nelson Lakes in July.

Joel reported back that he "liked the way the course forces you to learn through practical challenges".

Jake (in yellow jacket in group shot below) said "All of the teaching sessions where insightful and eye opening in what they made me see in myself as a leader and the way I lead and work within a group".

Dylan said "I had such a great time and learned so many things and really went outside my comfort zone and had a blast. My favourite part was definitely the views. This was my first time in Nelson and I would never imagine how beautiful it truly was, so spending a couple nights with the beautiful sunsets and sunrises was incredible."

To learn more and donate to the Boys Brigade Waikato Charitable Trust Fund visit momentumwaikato.nz....

If your community trust or group is considering setting up an endowment fund to generate investment income for grants to individuals or projects, get in touch with us here at Momentum Waikato.

35 days ago

Do you love the Hamilton Gardens?

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Do you love the Hamilton Gardens and want to get involved in fun activities there and/or help make them even better?

The Friends of Hamilton Gardens are the heart and soul, and the hands-on realisation, of the community's support for this incredible place. They play a pivotal role fostering… View more
Do you love the Hamilton Gardens and want to get involved in fun activities there and/or help make them even better?

The Friends of Hamilton Gardens are the heart and soul, and the hands-on realisation, of the community's support for this incredible place. They play a pivotal role fostering awareness and engagement, activating spaces, and securing funding for ongoing developments.

Each year the Friends host a range of events in the Gardens, including Matariki celebrations, a Scarecrow Festival, the Mansfield Garden Party, a Medieval Fair, plant sales, guest lectures and social gatherings.

Their fundraising efforts have supported most of the current Gardens, plus now the upcoming Medieval, Baroque and Pasifika Gardens, and they've backed school education kits and the publication of Peter Sergel’s book The Time Traveller’s Guide to Hamilton Gardens.

You can find out more and join the Friends of the Hamilton Gardens at the link below.

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