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2344 days ago

Are you excited for the ski season to start?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us … View more
Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us know in the replies! Photo credit: Tom Lee/ Stuff

2344 days ago

Have you spotted an orca swimming about in NZ waters?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you seen 'Pickle' the orca swimming about the Hauraki Gulf recently? The "incredibly bold" orca who lost half her dorsal fin in a mystery accident has treated whale watchers to a rare sighting.

Were you there? What do you think about the orca sightings… View more
Hi neighbours,

Have you seen 'Pickle' the orca swimming about the Hauraki Gulf recently? The "incredibly bold" orca who lost half her dorsal fin in a mystery accident has treated whale watchers to a rare sighting.

Were you there? What do you think about the orca sightings in your community? Let us know in the replies!

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2346 days ago

Poll: Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have concerns about it?

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a … View more
Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a third-person shoot 'em up until the last person standing wins, is hugely popular. More details here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Tell us how you're coping with the new online craze in the comments section - are you having problems? Have you noticed a change in your child's behaviour? Are they losing sleep? How are you managing it?
* Remember to write NFP (not for print), if you don't want your comments to be used in print

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Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have concerns about it?
  • 50% Yes, I'm worried about how obsessed they are and it's affecting my kids
    50% Complete
  • 25% No, it's just another online game, I just let them rip
    25% Complete
  • 25% No, restrictions prevent it from becoming a problem
    25% Complete
4 votes
2347 days ago

Emergency supplies in vehicle

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.

What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?

www.happens.nz...

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2347 days ago

Join our awesome Bachcare team!

Hannah from Bachcare

Bachcare are looking for a HOST WITH THE MOST! If you prefer to spend your day out and about rather than sitting at a desk, with variable hours that fit into your lifestyle - we have your dream job.

The Role:
As a Holiday Manager, you are the face of Bachcare. You have a portfolio of holiday … View more
Bachcare are looking for a HOST WITH THE MOST! If you prefer to spend your day out and about rather than sitting at a desk, with variable hours that fit into your lifestyle - we have your dream job.

The Role:
As a Holiday Manager, you are the face of Bachcare. You have a portfolio of holiday homes to manage whilst welcoming and greeting guests on arrival. You take pride in ensuring that each of your guests have an amazing holiday.

You will work closely with our Operations Team to resolve on the ground issues with the hope that our guest experience exceeds their expectations. There will also be the requirement to clean and prepare your holiday homes for guests arriving and departing.

We are looking for:
Someone who is truly fanatical about guest experience and helping people find their happy place whilst on holiday. You must be a jack of all trades and are in your element when you have to roll your sleeves up and make things happen.

You love to turn up your music playlist nice and loud and get stuck into cleaning and setting up properties so that they are pristine for the arrival of your guests. You are super passionate about meeting people and love to make an exceptional first impression!

You are an absolute guru when it comes to organising and thrive in an environment where you have to multi-task 101 different things. You must have a can-do attitude and love being a part of fun hard-working team player.

If this sounds like you please send your cv through to team@bachcare.co.nz
Find out more!

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2347 days ago

Poll: What do you wear in the garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Check out Get Growing subscriber Clare Strange's genius hack for a gardening apron. It was made from a pair of jeans from an op shop. "All of my gardening clothes come from op shops," she says. "Large men's shirts make good cover-ups to keep sun and insects off my arms. For… View moreCheck out Get Growing subscriber Clare Strange's genius hack for a gardening apron. It was made from a pair of jeans from an op shop. "All of my gardening clothes come from op shops," she says. "Large men's shirts make good cover-ups to keep sun and insects off my arms. For the apron, start with a smaller size than you would wear so it doesn't wrap around too far. Check that it has a lot of pockets." So tell us if you've got similarly fashionable, exclusive-for-the-garden glad rags, and if yes, why not post a photo in the Reply space too!

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What do you wear in the garden?
  • 69% I have something upcycled from old stuff.
    69% Complete
  • 5% I bought something especially.
    5% Complete
  • 26.1% No! I like gardening in the buff!
    26.1% Complete
422 votes
2348 days ago

Come along to our Wintec Info Sessions!

Wintec

Find out how you can get started towards the career you’ve always dreamed of at one of our info sessions! Talk to our tutors, take a tour of our facilities, and get answers to all your questions!

Rotokauri Campus: Wednesday 27 June
City Campus: Thursday 28 June

Drop in anytime between 3.30… View more
Find out how you can get started towards the career you’ve always dreamed of at one of our info sessions! Talk to our tutors, take a tour of our facilities, and get answers to all your questions!

Rotokauri Campus: Wednesday 27 June
City Campus: Thursday 28 June

Drop in anytime between 3.30 - 5.30pm

Visit our website for more information and to register for a reminder!
Find out more!

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2349 days ago

Graeme Bergh's Ride Forever testimonial...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View more
Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.

Sign up for training today.
Enrol now

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