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2687 days ago

Poll: Double dipping - cool or not so cool?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Double dipping, the often frowned upon act of putting your half eaten chip back into a communal dip, isn't actually that bad if you have already "saliva-bonded", experts say.
What do you reckon? We're a little divided in the office, some saying it's OK, others saying … View more
Double dipping, the often frowned upon act of putting your half eaten chip back into a communal dip, isn't actually that bad if you have already "saliva-bonded", experts say.
What do you reckon? We're a little divided in the office, some saying it's OK, others saying it's "gross" . . .
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Double dipping - cool or not so cool?
  • 30% Eew! No way, that's gross!
    30% Complete
  • 40% Sometimes, but depends who I'm with
    40% Complete
  • 20% Yep, but only with family
    20% Complete
  • 10% All the time!
    10% Complete
10 votes
2687 days ago

Want FREE Resene cleaning products?

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? Don't worry; you can sign up FREE when you’re in store. Find out more now.

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2687 days ago

State Highway 25A closed for days

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours,
A large slip blocking State Highway 25A on the Coromandel Peninsula won't be cleared for at least four days.

The approximately 50-metre slip on the Kopu-Hikuai Rd, the main arterial route across the peninsula, will be closed in both directions until at least Thursday, police… View more
Hi neighbours,
A large slip blocking State Highway 25A on the Coromandel Peninsula won't be cleared for at least four days.

The approximately 50-metre slip on the Kopu-Hikuai Rd, the main arterial route across the peninsula, will be closed in both directions until at least Thursday, police said in a statement.

The slip occurred at Kitahi Rd, near the summit, at 7pm on Sunday

Diversions are in place at the intersection with SH25 in Kopu, and at the Whangamata/Tairua intersection with SH25

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2708 days ago

Poll: Do you want a crematorium in Grahamstown?

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

A decision about a proposed crematorium in Thames will be released this week.

Twentymans Funeral Directors managing director Adrian Catran wants to install a cremator in Kirkwood St, behind Grahamstown's popular cafes and bars.

However, those against the crematorium are vowing to stage… View more
A decision about a proposed crematorium in Thames will be released this week.

Twentymans Funeral Directors managing director Adrian Catran wants to install a cremator in Kirkwood St, behind Grahamstown's popular cafes and bars.

However, those against the crematorium are vowing to stage another protest if necessary.
Get both sides of the story here: www.stuff.co.nz...

Do you want a crematorium in Grahamstown?
  • 51.4% Yes, we need a crematorium, and it'll be fine in Grahamstown.
    51.4% Complete
  • 48.6% No, it's too close to cafes and bars.
    48.6% Complete
138 votes
2711 days ago

What do you think of the Thames Coast Rd?

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The Thames Coast Road has been closed quite a bit this year because of slips and floods. What do you think needs to be done about it?
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2690 days ago

Ewww - are you in the 10% who doesn’t do this?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View more
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!

Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!

Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Check out the results!

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2691 days ago

Thames Valley Heartland rugby's top teams clash for finals spot

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The championship rounds have been completed for the top three grades of the Thames Valley Club rugby competition and the placings have been determined for the semi finals this weekend.
This year all the semi finals are sudden death with the winners going straight to the finals at Boyd Park, Te … View more
The championship rounds have been completed for the top three grades of the Thames Valley Club rugby competition and the placings have been determined for the semi finals this weekend.
This year all the semi finals are sudden death with the winners going straight to the finals at Boyd Park, Te ...

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2691 days ago

Mercury Bay leads Premier points table in Thames Valley Club Rugby competition

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Mercury Bay produced a solid home ground performance to defeat Cobras by 29-14 at Whitianga on the weekend and take the outright lead on the Premier points table in Thames Valley Club Rugby.
They have a three-point lead over Hauraki North who picked up two bonus points in a 23-22 defeat at the … View more
Mercury Bay produced a solid home ground performance to defeat Cobras by 29-14 at Whitianga on the weekend and take the outright lead on the Premier points table in Thames Valley Club Rugby.
They have a three-point lead over Hauraki North who picked up two bonus points in a 23-22 defeat at the ...

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2691 days ago

Get Involved!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Some of us have some great practical skills that we could share, some of us are better off staying away from a hammer! Are you the handy type? Got some time? Get INVOLVED! Check out our latest newsletter for volunteers...

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2694 days ago

Protesters continue to disrupt gold mining of Karangahake Gorge

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Protesters have renewed efforts to disrupt gold mining operations in the Karangahake Gorge.
New Talisman Gold Mines reported a massive find of quality gold at the mine between Paeroa and Waihi earlier earlier this month, as part of a three year prospecting operation which started in May.
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2692 days ago

Can Do Business, Careers & Volunteers Expo

Marlene from Thames

It's not too late to register your business for the business expo or your voluntary organisation for the volunteer expo - these run at the same time at the Civic Centre, Thames Wednesday 9th August starts at 10am - 4pm - register on www.candothames.org.nz...

If you are new to Thames it is… View more
It's not too late to register your business for the business expo or your voluntary organisation for the volunteer expo - these run at the same time at the Civic Centre, Thames Wednesday 9th August starts at 10am - 4pm - register on www.candothames.org.nz...

If you are new to Thames it is a great way to meet local businesses and volunteer groups - engage with the local community and share your expertise. If you have been around for a year or two and still haven't found your 'niche' the day is a great way to talk to people all in one place - Thames is so welcoming and friendly - come along & give us a try!

TCDC Bsnss & Vlntr Expo A4_2017.pdf Download View

2692 days ago

Facebook Group

The Team from Neighbourhood Support Pauanui

Hi there.
This is an open invitation for residents and property owners in Pauanui to join the Pauanui Neighbourhood Support Facebook page.
Working to make our homes, streets and communities safer, more caring places to live.

2692 days ago

Road closures cause publican to sell up

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Tapu publican Bruce Efford has sold his business after on-going Thames Coast Rd closures cost him about $80,000 in earnings.

The road has been regularly closed by more than 100 slips since March.

However, Efford said it was lack of communication between New Zealand Transport Agency, the … View more
Tapu publican Bruce Efford has sold his business after on-going Thames Coast Rd closures cost him about $80,000 in earnings.

The road has been regularly closed by more than 100 slips since March.

However, Efford said it was lack of communication between New Zealand Transport Agency, the contractors working on State Highway 25 and the public that had cost him his business.

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2693 days ago

Historic gold mining machinery restored after decades of volunteer work

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The Goldmine-Experience site just north of Thames is buzzing with workers and tourists, despite freezing rain on a mid-winter's day.

Visitors wait patiently for someone to down tools to take them on a tour through the mines, while at least a dozen Hauraki Prospectors Association (HPA) … View more
The Goldmine-Experience site just north of Thames is buzzing with workers and tourists, despite freezing rain on a mid-winter's day.

Visitors wait patiently for someone to down tools to take them on a tour through the mines, while at least a dozen Hauraki Prospectors Association (HPA) volunteers put the finishing touches on historic gold-processing machinery.

The machinery, carefully restored over more than 50 years of voluntary work, is about to become fully operational. The site is one of Thames' most popular tourist attractions, with up to 16,000 visitors annually.

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