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2214 days ago

Vintage Faux Fur Cape

Judy from Thames

Suitable Steam Punk or Heritage week $30.00

2216 days ago

Tararu Flood Protection fundraising garage sales

Carolyn from Thames

A reminder that Tararu Flood Protection's fundraising combined garage sales continue tomorrow at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Thames, from 8am to noon. We have some great stuff left, including skirts, jackets and shoes to complete your SteamPunk the Thames outfit. Thanks to the many people who … View moreA reminder that Tararu Flood Protection's fundraising combined garage sales continue tomorrow at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Thames, from 8am to noon. We have some great stuff left, including skirts, jackets and shoes to complete your SteamPunk the Thames outfit. Thanks to the many people who braved the bleak weather this morning, we are well on our way to completing our target to put down anti-erosion matting and reinstate the rocks along the seawall. All proceeds from the garage sales will go towards this target. Join us tomorrow for clothes, plants, small appliances, books, pictures, china and glasses and more. Sausage sizzle while stocks last at 110 Wilson Street.

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2216 days ago

Tararu Flood Protection fundraising garage sales

Carolyn from Thames

A reminder that Tararu Flood Protection's fundraising combined garage sales continue tomorrow at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Thames, from 8am to noon. We have some great stuff left, including skirts, jackets and shoes to complete your SteamPunk the Thames outfit. Thanks to the many people who … View moreA reminder that Tararu Flood Protection's fundraising combined garage sales continue tomorrow at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Thames, from 8am to noon. We have some great stuff left, including skirts, jackets and shoes to complete your SteamPunk the Thames outfit. Thanks to the many people who braved the bleak weather this morning, we are well on our way to completing our target to put down anti-erosion matting and reinstate the rocks along the seawall. All proceeds from the garage sales will go towards this target. Join us tomorrow for clothes, plants, small appliances, books, pictures, china and glasses and more. Sausage sizzle while stocks last at 110 Wilson Street.

2217 days ago

Tararu Flood Protection fundraising garage sales

Carolyn from Thames

Because of the massive amount of goods that folk have so generously given to our fundraising garage sales, the event has been extended to a 2-day event. Join us at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Tararu Thames this Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th from 8am to noon. Clothes, books, toys, plants, crockery, … View moreBecause of the massive amount of goods that folk have so generously given to our fundraising garage sales, the event has been extended to a 2-day event. Join us at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Tararu Thames this Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th from 8am to noon. Clothes, books, toys, plants, crockery, tools, small appliances, and more, Sausage sizzle at 110.

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2217 days ago

Fundraising For Tararu Flood Protection

Debra from Thames

We have had such a fantastic response to our garage we are going to be having Sunday Nov the 4th from 7am to 12 as well
Thankyou so much to the amazing people who have dropped off items for us.The quality is impressive
110 and 120 Wilson Street Thames Saturday Nov 3rd and Sunday Nov 4th

2217 days ago

We Have Much to Learn from Dunedin On Community Climate Consultation

Denis from Thames

South Dunedin is at the forefront of community efforts to adapt to sea level rise – particularly from groundwater flooding. Strong efforts have been made by the City Council to engage with the local community, to make sure they are fully informed of the risks, and to work out community … View moreSouth Dunedin is at the forefront of community efforts to adapt to sea level rise – particularly from groundwater flooding. Strong efforts have been made by the City Council to engage with the local community, to make sure they are fully informed of the risks, and to work out community adaptation plans. In Thames-Coromandel we have much to learn from their efforts and a lot of catching up to do.. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2217 days ago

Create the purr-fect pet project this weekend

The Team from Resene ColorShop Matamata

Hi neighbours! Make the perfect pet bed for your furry friend that works with your décor. It's easy to make a handmade rope basket using touches of your favourite Resene colours with Resene testpots. Choose colours to suit your room’s colour scheme and match with your furry best friend! … View moreHi neighbours! Make the perfect pet bed for your furry friend that works with your décor. It's easy to make a handmade rope basket using touches of your favourite Resene colours with Resene testpots. Choose colours to suit your room’s colour scheme and match with your furry best friend! Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

2218 days ago

Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day!

Subway New Zealand

Hey Waikato!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating … View more
Hey Waikato!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating Subway® in Waikato. Buy a Sub. Get one FREE. AND Subway® will donate a meal to charity. Because everyone deserves a good feed.
Find out more!

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2218 days ago

Get your white ribbons ready - this month is all about Violence Prevention + Awareness 🏳️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.

For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.

Perhaps sign-up to … View more
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.

For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.

Perhaps sign-up to volunteer at a women’s refuge this month or work with the Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder abuse in your community.

Share your photos and experiences with us on social media or send us an email so we can see what you got up to!

#NSNZviolenceawareness

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2218 days ago

Anybody can volunteer!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

If you want to meet new people, be a part of your community, gain work experience, make a difference... we can help you to help! Get in touch - phone 07 839 3191 or visit www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...

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2226 days ago

Thames businesses and the RailTrail.

Derrick from Thames

Recently a Hawkes Bay Ebike group spent time cycling the various cycle trails starting at Paeroa. Only one section had a bad review and it was very much so. This was the Paeroa to Thames section with its stupid 57 concrete judder-bar cattle stops. These were considered a "huge spoiler" … View moreRecently a Hawkes Bay Ebike group spent time cycling the various cycle trails starting at Paeroa. Only one section had a bad review and it was very much so. This was the Paeroa to Thames section with its stupid 57 concrete judder-bar cattle stops. These were considered a "huge spoiler" being "heart in mouth" frightening. Suffice to say word of mouth in the cycling community is very negative and repeat visits highly unlikely.

It is particularly sad, because local businesses such as Tastebud Cafe, The Convenient Cow and The Wharf provide such excellent local support to visitors, only to be let down by the quality of the trail.
Yet councils utterly misguided focus is merely to place expensive artworks along the trail. Te Aroha has some wonderful artworks but these are NOT at all a focus for cyclists. It is the quality of the ride.
Thame's businesses you are being let down.

2219 days ago

Love gardening? You'll love this...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey Waikato neighbours - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Waikato gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across your whole beautiful region.

Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in … View more
Hey Waikato neighbours - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Waikato gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across your whole beautiful region.

Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in Spring, and pass on gardening tips that have worked for you. You can seek expert advice from experienced gardeners in your area or share your own gardening expertise.
Join now

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2219 days ago

Poll: Should fireworks be banned?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.

Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.

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Should fireworks be banned?
  • 18.4% Yes - get rid of them altogether
    18.4% Complete
  • 59.5% No - let's keep professional public displays only
    59.5% Complete
  • 18.2% No - I think they're great
    18.2% Complete
  • 3.8% I don't mind either way
    3.8% Complete
5408 votes
2220 days ago

Mad mike's summer bash 2018

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike Summer Bash 3! - Where mad mike and radbul will take on New Zealands Best! NZs best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demo's, top 16… View more
Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike Summer Bash 3! - Where mad mike and radbul will take on New Zealands Best! NZs best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demo's, top 16 drift superclass, triple threat team event, open drift sessions, time attack outlaws, gymkhana, international cruise sessions and the new summer bash skid king.

There will be the Family Fun Zone, VIP Trackside Lounge and grandstands so the fans can get up close to the action. Don't miss out - come and join us for the third instalment of Mad Mike's Summer Bash!

See the cars, see the stars.
Get your tickets here!

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2220 days ago

Breaking news: Earthquake rattles central New Zealand

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View more
Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.

We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.

So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand

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