Waitomo District, Te Kuiti

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2491 days ago
2491 days ago

Community-led Development (CLD) workshops coming to a town near you!

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Inspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.

Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having … View more
Inspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.

Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having conversations that really matter – and having FUN.
Coming to Auckland, Wellington & Tauranga

Workshop 2: Leading in Communities
This workshop explores frameworks and tools for thinking, acting and leading amidst complexity, where leadership is primarily about continuous learning on the job. 
Coming to Nelson, Taranaki & Wellington

Workshop 3: Connections and Collaboration
This workshop will help you to map and tap into the strengths of your wider community, assess your community relationships, apply tools to build and sustain stakeholder relationships.
Coming to Christchurch, Auckland & Whangarei

Check out our website for further details and to register: inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

2492 days ago

Super blue blood moon over New Zealand

Reporter Stuff

New Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.

Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your … View more
New Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.

Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2493 days ago

Join us for Salmonella Dub's 25th Anniversary!

Fuzen Entertainment

Hi neighbours, you're invited to Salmonella Dub's 25th Anniversary featuring the return of Tiki Taane! Join us for an afternoon in the sun to celebrate. Supporting acts incude Ladi6, Trinity Roots, L.A.B, Soulware, Sunshine Sound System and Laughton Kora and Dylan C.

Where: Owen … View more
Hi neighbours, you're invited to Salmonella Dub's 25th Anniversary featuring the return of Tiki Taane! Join us for an afternoon in the sun to celebrate. Supporting acts incude Ladi6, Trinity Roots, L.A.B, Soulware, Sunshine Sound System and Laughton Kora and Dylan C.

Where: Owen Delany Park, Taupo
When: 3rd of February, 2.00pm - 10.30pm

First 1500 people through the gate receive a FREE cd from Salmonella Dub's back catalogue!

Free return buses from Taupo iSite from 1.30pm.
Book your tickets here!

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2494 days ago

The Warehouse supporting Life Education Scratch ‘n Win campaign

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse is currently supporting Life Education Trust. Funds raised will support at risk children to attend the mobile classroom. Head into your local The Warehouse Store and pick up a scratch ‘n Win ticket or add a dollar or more to your transaction to show your support.

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2494 days ago

Children's Day is Sunday 4 March

The Team from Children's Day

Let's all get together and put tamariki first. Celebrate Children's Day in your community by organising an event. It can be anything, big or small. We have lots of ideas and tips to help. Register your event to receive a free pack of goodies for tamariki! Find out more!

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2495 days ago

And the winner is....

MTF Finance

MTF Finance would like to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Marc Duffin who is the winner of our 2018 HSBC NZ Sevens Family Pass! We hope you and your family have a blast. #mixitup7s How can MTF Finance help you?

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2495 days ago

Night school classes at Fraser ACE

Fraser High School

Fraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer … View moreFraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short courses.

You can LOOK, BOOK and PAY online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just call us on 07 846 8624. EASY!

Just a few clicks and you will be on a new learning adventure.
Find out more

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2495 days ago

BMW convertible

Andrew from Te Awamutu

Beautiful car reg and wof. Looking at my next project. 111,000 km electric roof.

Price: $6,500

2496 days ago

Hospitality courses at NZMA can help get you a job!

NZMA

Create cocktails. Make great coffee.
 
Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA we’ll teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry.
 
 You’ll study:
• in a real bar and gain work experience in a café
• receive … View more
Create cocktails. Make great coffee.
 
Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA we’ll teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry.
 
 You’ll study:
• in a real bar and gain work experience in a café
• receive support and encouragement from your tutors
• graduate with a nationally recognised qualification

They have a dedicated employment team, NZMA Careers, who have relationships with over 100 reputable businesses throughout New Zealand. This is a large advantage to graduating students, as many of these employers are actively looking for potential employees.

NZMA has Free Study^ options available with 80% of their graduates go on to employment or higher study*
 
Come visit the Hamilton campus for a coffee and tour of our facilities.
 
Know anyone or want to enrol yourself? Courses start in February and March, so get in touch and enrol today
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*80% represents and average student outcome over twelve months in 2016 and 2017. Visit ‘Latest News’ on nzma.ac.nz for more details. ^’Free Study’ options terms and conditions apply.
Learn more

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2497 days ago

Get school sorted with New World

New World

New World’s got everything you need to get back to school sorted, with heaps of great deals instore now. Plus, check out newworld.co.nz for some legendary lunchbox ideas! Find out more

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2498 days ago

Have you seen a Māui dolphin?

World Wide Fund for Nature

Māui dolphins are the world’s rarest marine dolphin, with only 63 surviving today. They’re critically endangered, but this year we have a chance to save them. Less than 30% of their habitat is protected from deadly set nets. Now the government is reviewing their plan for protecting these … View moreMāui dolphins are the world’s rarest marine dolphin, with only 63 surviving today. They’re critically endangered, but this year we have a chance to save them. Less than 30% of their habitat is protected from deadly set nets. Now the government is reviewing their plan for protecting these precious dolphins.

That’s where you come in. The more data we have about where Māui dolphins swim, the more chance we have of protecting them. If you see a dolphin with a rounded fin, send it in!

Just call 0800 FOR MAUIS or head over to our website.
Report a sighting now

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2500 days ago

The Topp Twins Kids Show - book now!

Hamilton Gardens Summer Festival

Armed with a guitar, mouth-harp and spoons, expect the unexpected and some of the finest yodelling you’ll ever hear at Lynda and Jools Topp’s event The Topp Twins Kids Show on Sunday 11 February at 2pm. These beloved entertainers will deliver a memorable classic Kiwiana family show with a … View moreArmed with a guitar, mouth-harp and spoons, expect the unexpected and some of the finest yodelling you’ll ever hear at Lynda and Jools Topp’s event The Topp Twins Kids Show on Sunday 11 February at 2pm. These beloved entertainers will deliver a memorable classic Kiwiana family show with a farmyard theme. Book your tickets here!

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2500 days ago

Poll: Should there be stricter testing on sunscreens?

Elesha Gordon from Neighbourly.co.nz

Almost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have … View moreAlmost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have mandatory standards for sunscreen? Read the full Stuff story here.

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Should there be stricter testing on sunscreens?
  • 93.3% Yes, it should have mandatory standards
    93.3% Complete
  • 1.4% No, I am happy with how it is.
    1.4% Complete
  • 3.5% I have found a brand I trust, so this doesn't affect me.
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.8% I don't know / I have no opinion
    1.8% Complete
3313 votes
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2500 days ago

Free Tai Chi and Afternoon Tea

Kathy from Te Awamutu

Free Tai Chi and Afternoon Tea session at 2 pm at the Methodist Church Hall Wednesday 31st January - to give you a taste of what Tai Chi is all about, prior to new Beginners Class commencing 7th February. Check out the site www.taoist.org.... Contact Kathy: 872 2852, 022 066 4250 or … View moreFree Tai Chi and Afternoon Tea session at 2 pm at the Methodist Church Hall Wednesday 31st January - to give you a taste of what Tai Chi is all about, prior to new Beginners Class commencing 7th February. Check out the site www.taoist.org.... Contact Kathy: 872 2852, 022 066 4250 or kathykeighley@gmail.com

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