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Toxic shellfish have been detected on coasts of Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty.
Ministry for Primary Industries is warning people not to eat or collect any shellfish collected from the stretch of coast from Te Ororoa Point down to Bowentown Heads in Waihī. It doesn't include the Tauranga… View moreToxic shellfish have been detected on coasts of Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty.
Ministry for Primary Industries is warning people not to eat or collect any shellfish collected from the stretch of coast from Te Ororoa Point down to Bowentown Heads in Waihī. It doesn't include the Tauranga Harbour. Read more
Mike Pero MotoFest 2019 will be the homecoming for Taihape-born Kiwi international Simon Crafar. Crafer will the headline act at the second annual Mike Pero MotoFest extravaganza at Hampton Downs over the weekend of March 2-3.
The jam-packed weekend will be a unique Kiwi festival of motorcycling… View moreMike Pero MotoFest 2019 will be the homecoming for Taihape-born Kiwi international Simon Crafar. Crafer will the headline act at the second annual Mike Pero MotoFest extravaganza at Hampton Downs over the weekend of March 2-3.
The jam-packed weekend will be a unique Kiwi festival of motorcycling, with speed, power, poise, balance, daring and high-octane expression by the bucket-load.
MotoFest will run with the same format that was introduced last time around and will again include the popular Kawasaki Trail Ride, Motul Trials Challenge, Star Insurance Bike Show, Alpine Stars Dinner event, Shoei Classic, as well as the national championship superbike racing.
For the first time, ACC’s Shiny Side Up Bike Fest will also be running in conjunction with MotoFest.
Hi neighbours,
Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?
We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.
A national day of plastic protest has been organised, … View moreHi neighbours,
Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?
We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.
A national day of plastic protest has been organised, encouraging shoppers to unwrap and leave unnecessary plastic packaging behind at supermarkets.
To read more, click here.
Will you be taking part in the national day of action against plastic packaging?
Experience the real Europe & Britain in 2019 with Trafalgar.
From the hulking fjords in Norway that look as though they’ve been ripped straight from a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, to the quaint neighbourhoods of Spain where sangria flows as freely as the native tongue, Europe is a continent of … View moreExperience the real Europe & Britain in 2019 with Trafalgar.
From the hulking fjords in Norway that look as though they’ve been ripped straight from a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, to the quaint neighbourhoods of Spain where sangria flows as freely as the native tongue, Europe is a continent of many wonderful contrasts. See history come to life before your very eyes as you traverse the varied landscapes, marvel at the icons and find your happy place with a collection of real Trafalgar experiences that you can’t find on any other tour.
With 116 handcrafted itineraries and 220 cities, leave the guidebooks at home and let us show you the Real Europe and Britain.
Good people. Good times. Good everything. The Good Life.
Plus save up to 10%* when you book and pay in full before 31Jan 2019.
For more information visit your local travel agent, visit trafalgar.com or call 0800 484 333
*T&Cs apply. Refer to trafalgar.com/en-nz/destinations/europe or your travel agent for full offer details.
Offering a supercharged route into the business of computing the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology (PGCertInfoTech) is a short, intensive programme perfect for those who already possess an undergraduate degree in a non-ICT-related subject.
You’ll gain fundamental skills in … View moreOffering a supercharged route into the business of computing the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology (PGCertInfoTech) is a short, intensive programme perfect for those who already possess an undergraduate degree in a non-ICT-related subject.
You’ll gain fundamental skills in software development, including current knowledge of object-oriented programming and design, as well as web technologies and databases, to complement your existing critical thinking and communication abilities.
Find out more at ictgraduateschool.ac.nz
Hi neighbours, our life and style reporter is on the hunt for New Zealand's favourite flavour of cake.
We asked some experts which cake they believe Kiwis love the most - read their thoughts here. But want to make sure we are up to speed with what Kiwis really think! Which is your favourite… View moreHi neighbours, our life and style reporter is on the hunt for New Zealand's favourite flavour of cake.
We asked some experts which cake they believe Kiwis love the most - read their thoughts here. But want to make sure we are up to speed with what Kiwis really think! Which is your favourite cake flavour?
Auditor General' Report says TCDC does not know the condition of 64% of its above-ground stormwater assets and 75% of its stormwater pipes and cannot accurately determine how many habitable floors were flooded in recent flood events. TCDC is not adequately reinvesting in their assets to … View moreAuditor General' Report says TCDC does not know the condition of 64% of its above-ground stormwater assets and 75% of its stormwater pipes and cannot accurately determine how many habitable floors were flooded in recent flood events. TCDC is not adequately reinvesting in their assets to maintain current levels of service and has a poor understanding of climate change flood risk. Read more at teggtalk.wordpress.com...
The Department of Conservation, local iwi and community groups are working hard to look after what makes our peninsula special. We hope you will join us, below are a few key things to remember, they are easy ways you too can contribute to conservation in Coromandel.
Dotterels Nesting:
- Keeping… View moreThe Department of Conservation, local iwi and community groups are working hard to look after what makes our peninsula special. We hope you will join us, below are a few key things to remember, they are easy ways you too can contribute to conservation in Coromandel.
Dotterels Nesting:
- Keeping dogs and vehicles off beaches and sandspits
- Use marked access ways to get to the beach
- Stay away from roped off sites, and please heed instructions at these sites
- Leave nesting birds alone – if you see a dotterel which appears to be injured, it likely has a nest nearby, move away quickly
Kauri Protection Project:
- Clean your gear! Remove all soil before and after forest visits. Clean your shoes, tyres and equipment
- Obeying instructions on any signs on walking tracks, if a track is closed, stay off.
- Use a wash station if one is available, wash stations have been set up at the entrance to some tracks for you to use as you enter and when you leave.
- Stay on the tracks and stay off roots of Kauri
- Avoid any tracks with mud, the pathogen is spread more easily in wet conditions
- If you intend to do a lot of walking or hiking, purchase a brush and disinfectant to carry with you (Sterigene is available from most vet clinics) Apply the disinfectant after thoroughly cleaning all the soil from your gear
Fires in the heat of summer
Summer in the Coromandel is often usually very warm and very dry, while it may seem like a good idea to light a fire during those balmy evenings, there are some things to be aware of.
Public conservation land (land looked after by DOC) is subject to a year-round restricted fire season. However, when fire danger conditions are such that lighting a fire may put life or property at risk, Fire and Emergency NZ may declare a prohibited fire season.
Looking after our campgrounds:
- Remembering that dogs are not permitted in campsites unless a Dogs Permitted or Dogs on a leash symbol is visible
- Taking your rubbish with you. DOC has a Pack in, Pack out policy at most campsites. Plan to take your rubbish and recycling away when you leave.
- Not using drones in campsites, unless you have a permit from DOC
- Protecting our wildlife!
- Camping only in designated areas
- Washing dishes in a container, detergent can be harmful to aquatic creatures .
A Waikato man patrolling the beach this summer will do so with a national honour under his belt. Ha…
A stash of diaries written by the iconic potter, artist, conservationist and railway enthusiast Barr…
Fraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 70 evening and weekend classes. Our courses are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short programs.
Pick from our courses on … View moreFraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 70 evening and weekend classes. Our courses are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short programs.
Pick from our courses on business management, computing, food and cooking, gardening, language, music and dance, photography, and art.
Enrol now for term one, starts 12th February 2019. You can LOOK, BOOK and PAY online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just call us on 07 846 8624. It's easy!
Just a few clicks and you will be on a new learning adventure.
Heard there is a new monthly newspaper on Coromandel's Eastern Coast and is very good. Has anyone else heard that and do you know what, who, how and when can obtain
The Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most … View moreThe Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most expensive takeaway fish and chips you have come across?
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How great to have a yoga class where you can bring your littlies too so they can either join in with mum or dad (or grandparent!) or play and do their own thing. Every Thursday from 10am-11am, Health Groove Yoga, Nutrition & Wellbeing - 424 b Pollen Street, Thames. healthgroove.co.nz
Waikato Regional Council has previously shown a double standard by requiring the removal of an illegal stop bank at Kaiaua but allowing an illegal beach plastic covered groyne at Flaxmill Bay to remain. Now, Regional Council has doubled down on its double standard by fining a Whitianga farmer … View moreWaikato Regional Council has previously shown a double standard by requiring the removal of an illegal stop bank at Kaiaua but allowing an illegal beach plastic covered groyne at Flaxmill Bay to remain. Now, Regional Council has doubled down on its double standard by fining a Whitianga farmer $30,000 for illegal work on a coastal wetland but still taking no action in respect of the illegal beach groyne. Could this be explained because prosecuting a single farmer with little political clout is a much easier target than a bunch of well-heeled and politically well-connected coastal property owners? Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
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