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2193 days ago

When poppies get the blues

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We love poppies, and this Tibetan blue (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is especially eye-catching. They are available from a number of nurseries, including Blue Mountain in Tapanui.

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2194 days ago

Art Exhibition "With a Voice"

Patricia from Coromandel

You are invited to our art exhibition "With a Voice" opening 5pm Friday 30th November at 5pm, Hauraki House, Coromandel. Opening 10am to 4pm daily until Sunday 9th December. 5 local artists Tautuhi Pakaua, Patricia Turner Strauss, Tewhanoa, Michelle Shanks and Tony Calsaferri. Beautiful … View moreYou are invited to our art exhibition "With a Voice" opening 5pm Friday 30th November at 5pm, Hauraki House, Coromandel. Opening 10am to 4pm daily until Sunday 9th December. 5 local artists Tautuhi Pakaua, Patricia Turner Strauss, Tewhanoa, Michelle Shanks and Tony Calsaferri. Beautiful affordable art.

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2194 days ago

At last some action to save the Hauraki Gulf

Denis from Thames

After gathering dust for three years under the previous National government, at last, there is some firm action from the Labour-led government to implement the Sea Change Plan to protect the Hauraki Gulf. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2194 days ago

Vote now! Resene colour your community

Resene

Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View more
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
Vote now!

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2195 days ago

Delay in DOC mining ban consultation

Denis from Thames

The government’s consultation of a ban on mining in DOC land had been expected to begin in September. But BusinessDesk reports that consultation will now be delayed until next year.

Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2195 days ago

Reminder - Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.

The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.

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Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.

The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.

www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2196 days ago

Let your older neighbours know... 💙💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is … View more
Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is simply a test and to not be alarmed when they receive the alert.

To learn more about EMA's and what to expect on the day, visit the link below.

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2196 days ago

Poll: Should public vaping be banned?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Vaping and the use of smokeless tobacco products could be banned from bars, restaurants, schools and workplaces in New Zealand, thanks to a Government proposal. Click here to read more about it.

Got an opinion on vaping? Take part in our poll below!

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Should public vaping be banned?
  • 54.5% Yes
    54.5% Complete
  • 19.3% No
    19.3% Complete
  • 26.2% Not banned, but restrictions are needed
    26.2% Complete
3060 votes
2196 days ago

Resene project of the week!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Matamata

Welcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out… View moreWelcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this handy project yourself

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2196 days ago

Caffeine & Gasoline this Sunday

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs weekend car shows continue this Sunday with the second edition of Caffeine & Gasoline, A gathering of enthusiast car owners and their cars. It’s free to attend and there’s plenty of parking. Come check out the cars and grab a coffee and brunch from our new Café. There is also… View moreHampton Downs weekend car shows continue this Sunday with the second edition of Caffeine & Gasoline, A gathering of enthusiast car owners and their cars. It’s free to attend and there’s plenty of parking. Come check out the cars and grab a coffee and brunch from our new Café. There is also $20 off Go Karts and this fantastic opportunity to catch a motorsport event for next to nothing!

Promoting a special offer! If you want to watch all the on-track action you can get in for just $10 per car load of people, yes! You heard right. get your mates to pile into your car, rock up to gate 2 (on the road leading to the infield) and show them a screenshot of this post. $10 only!

With superkarts, time attack super laps, IPC, NZ6/HQ Holdens, ETL hire Tranzam challenger and Deutche cup there will be plenty to see.
Find out more!

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2197 days ago

NZ Post to close Thames and Whitianga branches and replace them with postal outlets

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand Post announced on Wednesday that they are looking to close down post offices in Thames and Whitianga, the most populated towns in the district. Businesses are being sought in each town to operate as a postal outlet. What are your thoughts on this?

Eighty-one-year-old Thames resident … View more
New Zealand Post announced on Wednesday that they are looking to close down post offices in Thames and Whitianga, the most populated towns in the district. Businesses are being sought in each town to operate as a postal outlet. What are your thoughts on this?

Eighty-one-year-old Thames resident Bob Arnold, who had just collected an urgent courier package from the post office, thought it was going to be "bad news". At his age, he would not always able to easily go out of town to another post office, he said. Read more

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2199 days ago

Does Danby Field in Thames Have a Future as a Sportsground?

Denis from Thames

Parts of Danby Field in Thames are regularly flooded from the sea and from a rising water table caused by sea level rise. The seawall has been sinking since 1977. How long before Thames High School will have to abandon Danby Field as a usable sports field? Read more at teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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