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2639 days ago

Thames NZEI meet-the-candidates event focused on education

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

A public meeting organised by the Thames Branch of the NZEI, the primary teachers' early education teachers' and support staff union, to meet the candidates in the upcoming election to discuss education policy, was well-attended.
MC for the evening , Radio NZ's Wallace Chapman, who… View more
A public meeting organised by the Thames Branch of the NZEI, the primary teachers' early education teachers' and support staff union, to meet the candidates in the upcoming election to discuss education policy, was well-attended.
MC for the evening , Radio NZ's Wallace Chapman, who also hosts the...

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2639 days ago

Brrrrrr! Who's ready for an icy dip for Heart Kids?

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Brave souls will take a quick dip in the Firth of Thames on September 16 for charity.
The 360 Heart Stopper Challenge Ocean Swim will be held at Waiomu Beach, Thames Coast, on September 16 at 2pm. The annual Heart Kids Coromandel fundraiser encourages friends, family, workmates, sports teams, … View more
Brave souls will take a quick dip in the Firth of Thames on September 16 for charity.
The 360 Heart Stopper Challenge Ocean Swim will be held at Waiomu Beach, Thames Coast, on September 16 at 2pm. The annual Heart Kids Coromandel fundraiser encourages friends, family, workmates, sports teams, ...

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2641 days ago

How much do our customers save?

Electric from Auckland Central

Hey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power … View moreHey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company?

Want to know what you could save? Head to our online calculator.
Find out more

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2641 days ago

Thames Valley come close to upset win against Wanganui

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Did you brave the weather and catch the game?
Thames Valley turned on an outstanding display of wet weather rugby in their Heartland Championship match against Wanganui at Paeroa last Saturday.
Unfortunately the Swamp foxes missed a last minute penalty kick which enabled Wanganui to hang on for … View more
Did you brave the weather and catch the game?
Thames Valley turned on an outstanding display of wet weather rugby in their Heartland Championship match against Wanganui at Paeroa last Saturday.
Unfortunately the Swamp foxes missed a last minute penalty kick which enabled Wanganui to hang on for a 21-19 victory.
It was a heart breaking result...

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2642 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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2642 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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2642 days ago

Give a little

Frances from Thames

Tiger Animal Welfare Trust is now on give a little. Help us help animals

2643 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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2643 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
    1.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Help moving house
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Filing documents
    0.8% Complete
  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
2644 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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2645 days ago

Coromandel's long road to election choices

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The road to Coromandel town is a lifeline stained with mud from winter slips.

The century old settlement at the end of an hour long journey north of Thames on the Coromandel peninsula, population: 1600, has been cut off too many times this winter. In summer, half a million people will roar … View more
The road to Coromandel town is a lifeline stained with mud from winter slips.

The century old settlement at the end of an hour long journey north of Thames on the Coromandel peninsula, population: 1600, has been cut off too many times this winter. In summer, half a million people will roar through the region.

Campaigning for the 2017 General Election generates heat, otherwise it's overcast, there's a chop on the harbour, restaurants are closed, motel vacancy signs are up.

2645 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi there neighbours, hope you're taking part! Here's the link.

2645 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count: in pictures

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Most of us will never get THIS upclose with those buzzy pollinators, so we thought you might enjoy this gallery.

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