Pauanui - Tairua, Pauanui

1412 days ago

Good news!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working… View more
Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working behind the counter when a man entered the store and demanded money.

He walked behind the counter to the cash register and took a large sum of money, but the owner very quickly managed to activate the anti-theft smoke canon and the offender fled the shop.

Seeing what happened, the members of the public chased the offender and caught him, holding him until Police arrived soon afterwards.

He was then arrested and taken into custody.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with theft and was due to appear in the Waitakere District Court last week.

The money taken was returned to the dairy owners (pictured on the left), who were very grateful to those who stepped in to help.

A great result and example of people going above and beyond to look out for people in their local community.

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1414 days ago

Favourite summer holiday finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or places to eat and drink you can recommend in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article.
Cheers.

1416 days ago

Book Swap

Kaye from Whangamata

K’s Book Swap, 103 Tui Road, Whangamata

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1417 days ago

Tree Tops Arboriculture : Heath van Leeuwen 02108389922

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1418 days ago

This Saturday's Market

Thames Market

With the festive season over more and more stallholders are returning to Thames Market. Come and enjoy the wide variety of wares on offer - jewellery, certified organic seedlings and produce as well as conventionally grown produce, books, collectables, avocados and preserves, soaps and beauty … View moreWith the festive season over more and more stallholders are returning to Thames Market. Come and enjoy the wide variety of wares on offer - jewellery, certified organic seedlings and produce as well as conventionally grown produce, books, collectables, avocados and preserves, soaps and beauty products, dog treats, clothing, collectables and 2nd hand items, Indian delicacies - to name a few.

1419 days ago

Happy New Year!

The Team Reporter from NZ House & Garden

We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?

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1419 days ago

We LOVE swimming

Hilton Brown Swimming

And we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson.

The Free Trial lesson is … View more
And we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
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1421 days ago

Hey Thames, fibre is here.

Chorus New Zealand

Do you like to Zoom friends and family? Stream TV and movies? Work from home or your holiday bach? Fibre on the Chorus congestion free network can handle a range of online activities.

Fibre is being rolled out in 14 areas across the Coromandel, Thames being one of them!

Check your address at … View more
Do you like to Zoom friends and family? Stream TV and movies? Work from home or your holiday bach? Fibre on the Chorus congestion free network can handle a range of online activities.

Fibre is being rolled out in 14 areas across the Coromandel, Thames being one of them!

Check your address at chorus.co.nz to see if you can get New Zealand’s fastest, most reliable broadband at your place.
Learn more

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1425 days ago

The market is on this Saturday!

Thames Market

Happy New Year to all market visitors, stallholders and businesses! And yes! Thames Market will be open on Saturday, 2nd January, the Day After New Year's Day from 8am to 12pm. There will be a nice line up of stalls, jewellery, flowers, second hand books, flax art, organic produce and … View moreHappy New Year to all market visitors, stallholders and businesses! And yes! Thames Market will be open on Saturday, 2nd January, the Day After New Year's Day from 8am to 12pm. There will be a nice line up of stalls, jewellery, flowers, second hand books, flax art, organic produce and seedlings, beauty products, clothes, preloved necessities and lots more. Also three cafes will be operating on the day: Checkers, Sola, and Coco. Hope to see you there

1426 days ago

Thames Museum is open over New Year's Weekend

Carolyn from Thames

Looking for somewhere local to visit this New Year weekend? Thames Museum, corner Cochrane and Pollen Streets, is open every day (except Thursdays), including January 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, from 10am to 3pm. Come along and explore our two temporary galleries displaying highlights of the last 5 … View moreLooking for somewhere local to visit this New Year weekend? Thames Museum, corner Cochrane and Pollen Streets, is open every day (except Thursdays), including January 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, from 10am to 3pm. Come along and explore our two temporary galleries displaying highlights of the last 5 years and other treasures.

1432 days ago

Boxing Day Market

Thames Market

This Saturday is Boxing Day and Yes, we'll have our market 8am to 12pm (700 Block of Pollen St, Thames)! It will be a little smaller than usually - even stallholders need a Christmas break - but there will still be plenty of wonderful wares, organic fruit and veggies, second hand books, … View moreThis Saturday is Boxing Day and Yes, we'll have our market 8am to 12pm (700 Block of Pollen St, Thames)! It will be a little smaller than usually - even stallholders need a Christmas break - but there will still be plenty of wonderful wares, organic fruit and veggies, second hand books, collectables, soaps, jewellery etc etc on the stalls. Sola Café and Checkers will also be open. So get ready for a relaxing Saturday morning on Thames Market.

1434 days ago

Happy Holidays! 🎅💚

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Our National Office will be closed from today (Tuesday, 22 December) onward into the new year with the first of staff set to return on Monday, 11 January. No emails or calls will be returned during the closure and our social media will not be monitored.

From all of us at Neighbourhood Support New … View more
Our National Office will be closed from today (Tuesday, 22 December) onward into the new year with the first of staff set to return on Monday, 11 January. No emails or calls will be returned during the closure and our social media will not be monitored.

From all of us at Neighbourhood Support New Zealand - thank you for your mahi and support over the past year! Wishing you a safe and joy-filled holiday season ahead.

1435 days ago

Historic Kopu Bridge open gates

Carolyn from Thames

Historic Kōpū Bridge’s gates will be open on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd January, from 7am to 6pm both days, weather permitting. More than 600 people spent some time on the bridge at Labour weekend, showing that this Category 1 Heritage site is definitely becoming a popular place to stroll, … View moreHistoric Kōpū Bridge’s gates will be open on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd January, from 7am to 6pm both days, weather permitting. More than 600 people spent some time on the bridge at Labour weekend, showing that this Category 1 Heritage site is definitely becoming a popular place to stroll, cycle, sketch, birdwatch or meet for a chat.
Admission to the Historic Kōpū Bridge is free: donations are always appreciated and will be put towards getting the swing span functioning again during 2021. If you would like to join the roster for these days or volunteer to help at future events and working bees, please get in touch.
The bridge is fully wheelchair accessible.

www.historickopubridge.co.nz... facebook savekopubridge email historickopubridge@gmail.com

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1435 days ago

Irene’s Joint Health Cream Review

Natural Health Clinic

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural and fast acting.”

Throughout her career, Irene van Dyk has tried a number of products. It’s only in recent years that she’s come across a natural alternative that she now recommends. If you’re looking for a … View more
“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural and fast acting.”

Throughout her career, Irene van Dyk has tried a number of products. It’s only in recent years that she’s come across a natural alternative that she now recommends. If you’re looking for a fast-acting, long-lasting, natural product to support joints and muscles, then Koru FX cream is for you.
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1436 days ago

Merry Christmas, neighbours!

The Neighbourly Team

We wish you a relaxing festive season and a happy holiday...

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