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2339 days ago

Poll: Can you sew?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours, did you know sewing machines will be clattering all around the Coromandel Peninsula this weekend? A mass sewing bee is planned around the region for July 7, when volunteers will rally together to make Boomerang Bags as part of a national sewing bee. The initiative provides … View moreHi neighbours, did you know sewing machines will be clattering all around the Coromandel Peninsula this weekend? A mass sewing bee is planned around the region for July 7, when volunteers will rally together to make Boomerang Bags as part of a national sewing bee. The initiative provides communities with reusable cloth bags made from recycled materials as an alternative to plastic bags. Will you be taking part? Do you support the Boomerang Bags movement?

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Can you sew?
  • 70% Yes, great idea
    70% Complete
  • 30% No
    30% Complete
  • 0% Haven't decided
    0% Complete
10 votes
2339 days ago

New workshop dates for 2018 - Inspiring Communities

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Looking to grow your community relationships? Need to find out how to measure your success? Want to know what leadership looks like?

Here’s a list of our upcoming workshops around New Zealand. Save the dates!
inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

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2339 days ago

Thank you for the thank yous

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you want to know what it takes to become a Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer, find out more at fireandemergency.nz/volunteering

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2339 days ago

AMP Scholarships. Dreamers wanted.

AMP

Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today! Find out more

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2339 days ago

Annual Bird Survey closes this Sunday

Tony Neighbourly Lead from Thames

Go on line to download the tally sheet, sit in a comfy chair for an hour, record the number of species heard or seen, go on line to record your tally by Sunday evening. www.gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz... where you can view the records from the previous surveys & other great … View moreGo on line to download the tally sheet, sit in a comfy chair for an hour, record the number of species heard or seen, go on line to record your tally by Sunday evening. www.gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz... where you can view the records from the previous surveys & other great reference/resources.

2341 days ago

Sea level rise already hitting housing markets

Denis from Thames

In the US properties at risk from sea level rise are already selling at a substantial discount. Insurance companies are already refusing cover in some at-risk places. It's only a matter of time before we see this happening to New Zealand coastal property. Time to wise up folks … View moreIn the US properties at risk from sea level rise are already selling at a substantial discount. Insurance companies are already refusing cover in some at-risk places. It's only a matter of time before we see this happening to New Zealand coastal property. Time to wise up folks www.youtube.com...

2341 days ago

Poll: Could you be a vegan gardener?

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours, yes vegan gardening is a thing. Vegan gardeners shy away from animal products such as blood and bone, and refuse to use sprays that may harm honey bees. Would you consider it? Could you be a vegan gardener? More details here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Could you be a vegan gardener?
  • 20% Yes
    20% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
  • 30% I'm keen to try it
    30% Complete
10 votes
2343 days ago

Waikato DHB Nurses Strike

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients … View more
Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients in hospital and attending our clinics over the time leading up to and during the proposed industrial action we will be:

- Rescheduling appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics.
- Giving priority to emergency, critical care and maternity.
- Still providing some essential outpatient clinics such as cancer and dialysis treatments.
- Contacting all patients whose operations or clinic appointments are affected by the strike.

Please save the hospital emergency department for emergencies only.

If it’s not an emergency contact your GP, or go to an urgent care centre or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

For further information around the strike please visit our website - www.waikatodhb.health.nz/strike

Or if you have a query call toll-free 0800 276 216.
Find out more

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2347 days ago

Free Curtain Making, Up to 30%Off Wallpaper, 15%Off Luxaflex Blinds

Team from

At Colourplus, warm up this winter with free curtain making on a wide range of fabrics, and15% off selected Luxaflex blinds. There is also up to 30% off selected wallpapers in a range of trending patterns. Visit Colourplus Thames - 448 Pollen Street for expert decorating advice from our experienced… View moreAt Colourplus, warm up this winter with free curtain making on a wide range of fabrics, and15% off selected Luxaflex blinds. There is also up to 30% off selected wallpapers in a range of trending patterns. Visit Colourplus Thames - 448 Pollen Street for expert decorating advice from our experienced team. Conditions apply, see in store or attached image for details. We’ve got your style!

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