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2291 days ago

Poll: Who's the fairest of them all: Raglan versus Waihī

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

It's east versus west as two Waikato towns vie to be crowned the country's most stunning.
Waihī and Raglan have been selected as the two national finalists for Most Beautiful Small Town for this year's Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful.
Which town do you think … View more
It's east versus west as two Waikato towns vie to be crowned the country's most stunning.
Waihī and Raglan have been selected as the two national finalists for Most Beautiful Small Town for this year's Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful.
Which town do you think should be crowned the most beautiful?
More details here: www.stuff.co.nz...

Who's the fairest of them all: Raglan versus Waihī
  • 76.2% Waihī
    76.2% Complete
  • 23.8% Raglan
    23.8% Complete
21 votes
2294 days ago

Paeroa College students make Boomerang Bags

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Year 11-12 students at Paeroa College have joined the effort to get rid of plastic bags, by making reusable cloth Boomerang Bags as part of their Friday Fabric Academy, with help from community volunteers.
The initiative, which began at the end of term two, will see hundreds of Boomerang Bags … View more
Year 11-12 students at Paeroa College have joined the effort to get rid of plastic bags, by making reusable cloth Boomerang Bags as part of their Friday Fabric Academy, with help from community volunteers.
The initiative, which began at the end of term two, will see hundreds of Boomerang Bags distributed to Paeroa stores for shoppers wanting to ditch the plastic. The bags are made from donated materials and will display a Paeroa Boomerang Bags logo. Shoppers can keep the bags for future use or return them to the shop for others to use.

2291 days ago

Oak $40 and Mahogany $20 Dressing Tables

Nicola from Thames

Oak Dressing Table (needs handles) $40
Mahogany Dressing Table $20 Wood split on top.

Price: $40

2291 days ago

Vote for us

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Exciting news! Our gorgeous bee-friendly September 2017 issue is up for Best Cover in the Magshop People's Choice Award 2018. We need your votes to come out on top! Click through the link to vote for us, and put yourself in the draw to win a De’longhi PrimaDonna coffee machine valued at … View moreExciting news! Our gorgeous bee-friendly September 2017 issue is up for Best Cover in the Magshop People's Choice Award 2018. We need your votes to come out on top! Click through the link to vote for us, and put yourself in the draw to win a De’longhi PrimaDonna coffee machine valued at $2,499.99, and two De’longhi Distinta Flair Breakfast packages valued at $419.98.

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2292 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Check out our page to see all the amazing entries we have received so far! Share your own and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our … View moreGot any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Check out our page to see all the amazing entries we have received so far! Share your own and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive. Share tips now

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2292 days ago

Stallholder portrait - Debbie's Dog Treats

Thames Market

Debbie’s stall is quite the opposite of a dog’s breakfast – all the delicacies for the town’s pooches are neatly aligned and labelled. Her love of dogs got her to find the Dog Treats she is selling on Thames Market. “I started buying seconds, things that might end up as waste but are … View moreDebbie’s stall is quite the opposite of a dog’s breakfast – all the delicacies for the town’s pooches are neatly aligned and labelled. Her love of dogs got her to find the Dog Treats she is selling on Thames Market. “I started buying seconds, things that might end up as waste but are gourmet food” for any canine. The treats, venison ears, wind pipes etc., are smoked, and dried, and packed in “fully compostable packaging, made from corn starch”. The packaging has another advantage. “If the dogs get into the cupboard to steel treats, they won’t choke” because the packaging material will just dissolve in their mouth. Debbie’s stall is a magnet for dog lovers also for another reason – her three-legged rescued dog Tessa. After an accident one front leg had to be amputated but that didn’t change Tessa’s friendly nature – she likes people and people like her. “She is quite famous and some people come especially to say hello to her”, says Debbie.

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2293 days ago

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2293 days ago

AMI - grant Vote for Thames Bridge Club

Marlene from Thames

Hi everyone
I noticed the Thames Bridge Club was the only club in our Coromandel / Hauraki District going for a grant - be kind and vote for Thames Bridge Club so they can win a grant... I'm sure they are worth the effort - kind regards, Marlene

2293 days ago

Huge Win for Conservation on the Coromandel

Denis from Thames

This week the Supreme Court has upheld the dying wish of a landowner that his land, native trees and open space on a 404 ha block of land near Tairua should be covenanted and protected from development permanently, and that this restriction applies to any new owner.
Read more at - … View more
This week the Supreme Court has upheld the dying wish of a landowner that his land, native trees and open space on a 404 ha block of land near Tairua should be covenanted and protected from development permanently, and that this restriction applies to any new owner.
Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

2294 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These five amazing Community Project applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Project and how your support will help them - and then cast… View moreWe need your help! These five amazing Community Project applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Project and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 September.

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!
  • 17.8% 1) Oakura Playcentre - New Plymouth
    17.8% Complete
  • 43.4% 2) Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club
    43.4% Complete
  • 24.5% 3) Helen Anderson Trust - Christchurch
    24.5% Complete
  • 7.4% 4) Community beautification project - Rotorua
    7.4% Complete
  • 6.9% 5) Thames Bridge Club - Thames
    6.9% Complete
1531 votes
2294 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast… View moreWe need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 September

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!
  • 12.4% 1) Communicare - Auckland
    12.4% Complete
  • 16.9% 2) NZ Disability Karate Association - Wellington
    16.9% Complete
  • 30.1% 3) Cholmondeley Children's Centre - Canterbury
    30.1% Complete
  • 29.3% 4) Fire & Emergency Operational Support Unit - Wellington
    29.3% Complete
  • 11.2% 5) Kai Rotorua
    11.2% Complete
1477 votes
2296 days ago

Coromandel campgrounds 'unusable' after vandals with vehicles turn pristine grass to mud

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

DOC's popular Kauaeranga Valley campgrounds, near Thames, may be unusable this summer thanks to severe damage caused by vandals.

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