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Can anyone tell me if roadworks are still ongoing on SH25 just north of Tararu ..... windy point I think Its called?
Hi there Neighbours;
This week hundreds of Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki school children headed back to class for term 2 after two week’s rest and relaxation for the Easter school holidays.
Gosh, they went quick, perhaps that’s because the Easter stats and Anzac Day fell conveniently in … View moreHi there Neighbours;
This week hundreds of Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki school children headed back to class for term 2 after two week’s rest and relaxation for the Easter school holidays.
Gosh, they went quick, perhaps that’s because the Easter stats and Anzac Day fell conveniently in between.
Working parents will be letting out a sigh of relief as their broods march back to school - speaking from experience, child care for two weeks straight can be a bit of struggle to organise.
Thank goodness in our districts we are spoilt for choice with school holiday options and activities aplenty for all ages.
And as the kids head back to school, there’ll be more traffic on our roads and children crossing paths to get to school.
Take extra care on the roads around schools, remember the littlies can dart out of nowhere into the path of traffic.
Julie :)
The Coromandel Seafood Festival kicks off on May 6.
Committee member Gail London said it was the second year the festival has been held at Coromandel Area School.
Last year, 2000 people came through the gates.
"This year we are hoping for more," London said.
Entry to the … View moreThe Coromandel Seafood Festival kicks off on May 6.
Committee member Gail London said it was the second year the festival has been held at Coromandel Area School.
Last year, 2000 people came through the gates.
"This year we are hoping for more," London said.
Entry to the event is by gold...
Coromandel MP Hon Scott Simpson has been sworn in as a Minister of the Crown.
"I'm excited and delighted after being promoted to Ministerial roles by PM Bill English," he said.
"I'm really looking forward to serving at an executive level and being involved at the sharp … View moreCoromandel MP Hon Scott Simpson has been sworn in as a Minister of the Crown.
"I'm excited and delighted after being promoted to Ministerial roles by PM Bill English," he said.
"I'm really looking forward to serving at an executive level and being involved at the sharp policy end of Bill ...
The Black Sticks women's team have won the Festival of Hockey, coached by the captain and co-coach o…
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In October, Waikato University and the Waikato District Health Board announced a bid to establish the country's third medical school in a bid to address the health workforce needs of disadvantaged rural and provincial communities.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Do you think … View moreHi neighbours,
In October, Waikato University and the Waikato District Health Board announced a bid to establish the country's third medical school in a bid to address the health workforce needs of disadvantaged rural and provincial communities.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Do you think it's a good idea?
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The Puriri Volunteer Fire Brigade is fighting fire with firewood. Firefighters plan to sell firewoo…
I am so proud of my little hero---PERDY!
I am home now, sitting here, contemplating the events for the last hour or so. I am thankful for the curiosity, the singlemindedness and stubbornness of my little Jack Russell, Perdy. Those factors came into play, today in a manner I have never experienced … View moreI am so proud of my little hero---PERDY!
I am home now, sitting here, contemplating the events for the last hour or so. I am thankful for the curiosity, the singlemindedness and stubbornness of my little Jack Russell, Perdy. Those factors came into play, today in a manner I have never experienced before.
Around 3.30, today I took Perdy for an afternoon walk to the beach, near where we live. I had just finished mowing the lawn and having a bite to eat, so the big date scone probably needed a walk-off and Perdy---well she's a Jack Russell who NEVER refuses a walk.
We ambled by the stream, which seemed to have lost its anger, after the crazy weather most of the North Island of New Zealand has experienced over the last few days. Gone was that contortion, that tumbles stones millions of times more violently than my little stone tumbler, an item that we seek treasures to process, on our walks.
After we left the banks of the stream, we headed towards the pathway that fronts the retirement village, The usual 'characters' were present, many hundreds of Oyster Catchers and other seabirds, all resting, after having been in the Firth of Thames, hunting and doing what every they do 'out there.'
Perdy started her pulling, something that I must admit, I have not made much progress with, other than to 'slightly' lessen the intensity.
She persisted and added her voice to her actions. She became quite stroppy and kept pulling me back---past the area we had just left. She WOULD NOT give in. Her barking increased, causing me to glance towards where she was attempting to drag me.
It was then that I noticed an arm. I froze--then headed over to the bank, where I noticed that a person was stuck, between the rocks and the grass. She was crying out, but the sound of the waves carried her frail voice away from the homes, that were less than twenty meters away.
I bent down, Perdy still attached to me, via the wrap around leash.
'I've been yelling for an hour,' the lady said feebly.
My mind went into overdrive. What to do, scream for help, try to get her out, was she hurt, what if I hurt her more by moving her, were those bruises on her arm, how heavy is she? The questions kept playing in my mind, but suddenly I knew I had to get help---fast!
A flash of orange attracted my attention, on the other side of the pathway, It was a guy, with a small truck---the ka bel said something about 'painter.'
'Mate!,' I yelled. "Help me---there's a lady who's fallen down---I can't get her out without hurting her!.
He came running and a fellow worker, a fit looking young woman, joined us.
The trapped lady was able to talk to us and was more concerned about NOT being heard, than with any potential injuries.
The two young people were brilliant. It was almost as if they had some level of training for such situations. They KNEW what to do, and between us, we managed to gently lift the lady onto the grass, where we asked her if she was hurting anywhere, and which of the units she had come from.
She pointed to the nearest unit and even managed to stand up---unsteadily, but there was no keeping her down.
As we approached her unit (I picked up the two containers she had dropped----she had been feeding the birds!) an elderly man popped his face out of the sliding door. He didn't seem too phased that his wife had been gone an hour!
'We should ring management and get a nurse over here,' I implored.
' No need,' the lady said.
My young helpers pulled out a cell phone and made contact with the village management, she assured us that she was on the way, in spite of the objections of the lady.
We were thanked and I asked if I could check on her the next day.
AS we left, I thanked the two young people, telling them that I could not have managed the situation on my own.
It is now, that I am sitting here, at home, that I wish that I had asked for names---of everyone. I didn't. Things just happened so fast. I look at Perdy---sleeping on the sofa.
What a little hero and she doesn't even know it.
I will go and introduce myself, tomorrow. Perhaps a jar of my jam may go down well.
Posted by Neil Coleman at 10:05 PM
Noisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the … View moreNoisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the day' with quiet Sunday mornings - or even a day of rest. What noise do you find the hardest to cope with? Have your say below.
Hi neighbours,
It appears that Callous vandals are targeting dead war veterans by ripping the bronze plaques from their headstones!
Just this week, a Ngatea woman visited the grave of her father, a World War II veteran, to find his bronze plaque had been hacked from where it had lain for 26 … View moreHi neighbours,
It appears that Callous vandals are targeting dead war veterans by ripping the bronze plaques from their headstones!
Just this week, a Ngatea woman visited the grave of her father, a World War II veteran, to find his bronze plaque had been hacked from where it had lain for 26 years.
We'd like to know what you think of these thefts?
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Winning a bronze medal at the World Masters Games in Auckland last week has an extra special meaning…
Winter is coming . . . a bit of a frosty start for some, we had our first frost in Hikutaia today, was it a bit nippy at your place? Take care on those icy roads and wrap up warm! Post your frosty morning pics in the comments - don't forget to mention your location.
The kids are back to school this week! What's your favourite go-to lunch box snack? Let us know in the comments. Our favourites are: easy peel mandarins, raisin boxes, muesli bars, crackers and cheese or whole meal biscuits. Let us know yours below!
Nothing stops Basil Morrison from missing the opening of duck shooting season - not even a private dinner with the Queen of England.
Right across New Zealand, local groups are doing a whole lot of good in their hoods. To help, Z is once again sharing over one million dollars. Remember to vote at Z this month and make a difference in your neighbourhood.
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