South Waikato District, Tokoroa

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1901 days ago

Thank you Wattie's

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to Wattie’s NZ and the 150 schools who took part in this year's Cans for Good campaign. Thanks to the incredible effort of students, teachers and whānau, over 30,000 cans were collected and will make a huge difference to Salvation Army foodbanks around … View moreWe want to say a heartfelt thank you to Wattie’s NZ and the 150 schools who took part in this year's Cans for Good campaign. Thanks to the incredible effort of students, teachers and whānau, over 30,000 cans were collected and will make a huge difference to Salvation Army foodbanks around Aotearoa.

Wattie’s generously donated a further 25,000 cans taking the total number collected to over 56,000 cans.

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1902 days ago

Poll: Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?

Reporter Taupō Times

People either loved them or hated them, and now they're up for sale.

The giant 1990's Big Fresh Supermarket fruits and veges are up on Trade Me, with over 700 people adding them to their watchlist.

Did you enjoy seeing them on your grocery shopping outing?

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Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?
  • 42.9% Yes, I loved seeing them!
    42.9% Complete
  • 0% No way, they were terrifying
    0% Complete
  • 57.1% I didn't even notice them
    57.1% Complete
7 votes
1902 days ago

Poll: Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?

Reporter South Waikato News

People either loved them or hated them, and now they're up for sale.

The giant 1990's Big Fresh Supermarket fruits and veges are up on Trade Me, with over 700 people adding them to their watchlist.

Did you enjoy seeing them on your grocery shopping outing?

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Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?
  • 33.3% Yes, I loved seeing them!
    33.3% Complete
  • 0% No way, they were terrifying
    0% Complete
  • 66.7% I didn't even notice them
    66.7% Complete
3 votes
1902 days ago

New blog post: Neighbourly in the news!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in … View moreWe love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in Neighbourly communities around the country. You can read about them right here in our latest blog post.

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1902 days ago

Poll: Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It will soon be time to have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2019 local elections. Do you intend to vote?

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Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?
  • 66.5% Yes definitely, democracy is vital
    66.5% Complete
  • 24.8% Maybe, I'm struggling to find anyone I want to vote for
    24.8% Complete
  • 8.7% No, I just can't be bothered with local councils
    8.7% Complete
1610 votes
1902 days ago

Become a Dementia Friend

Alzheimers NZ

Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends … View more
Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends worldwide. So why not you?

Learn how you can help in simple and small ways. Wear a badge. Take time to listen. Pop over for a cuppa. It only takes 20 minutes online.

Show your support and help people with dementia to live well too. Join Dementia Friends today.
Learn More

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1903 days ago

0% weeds, 100% Happiness. Win a Fiskars Xact™ weed puller!

Fiskars

A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.

The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing… View more
A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.

The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing muscle strain and backache. Its simple ergonomic design is changing the strenuous outdoor job of pulling weeds. You'll have the neighbours lining up to borrow yours!

We have 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to give away. Simply LIKE or THANK this post to go in the draw to WIN!

To find out more and buy the product, visit a Bunnings or Mitre 10 store near you

Never bow down to weeds again!

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* Competition entries accepted from 1.00am Sunday 15th September 2019 to 8:00am Monday 23rd September 2019. Five 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to be won. Winners will be contacted by email or phone on Monday 23rd September 2019. The prize will be couriered to the address specified by the winner within 4 weeks of the competition closing
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1904 days ago

Pain Gel - Anti-inflammatory and Healing

Kate from Country Herbals Cottage Shop

Ngongotaha Cottage Shop Open Tues 17th Sept from 1pm to 2.30 (or text a time 021 144 1113)
A happy customer writes about Pain Gel. He has given me permission to share this.
Hi Kate, I have been using your CC Pain Gel for a couple of weeks now and have found it to be a God-send! I have multiple … View more
Ngongotaha Cottage Shop Open Tues 17th Sept from 1pm to 2.30 (or text a time 021 144 1113)
A happy customer writes about Pain Gel. He has given me permission to share this.
Hi Kate, I have been using your CC Pain Gel for a couple of weeks now and have found it to be a God-send! I have multiple joint issues, due for a hip replacement, pain and swelling in the knee of the same leg as well as a ruptured Achillies tendon and stenosis of the spine. There was a slight reduction in pain from the first application and the more that I used the gel, the less pain/swelling there was. It took four to five days for the full effect of pain/swelling reduction to happen, applying the gel three to four times a day and now am down to two applications a day with the same effect. I am on my second 120mil bottle of the gel and am finding that I have more mobility and less pain and am sleeping much better than I have for many months. I can't recommend it highly enough!
I have also tried a couple of your soaps I used on my hands with interesting results. Callouses developed over the past 45 years or so have disappeared and my hands have much more sensitivity.
B.R. Western Heights Rotorua
To browe our products:
countryherbalsstore.ecwid.com...
Any questions - please text or email
kate.countryherbals@gmail.com

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1904 days ago

Take the stress out of retirement living

The Team from

In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.

It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the … View more
In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.

It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the village. As a Ryman Healthcare village, Bert Sutcliffe residents enjoy a fixed base weekly fee for life – guaranteed.*
Judith explains, “For us it was a no brainer, it was the best decision.

*Some conditions apply
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1905 days ago

Are you helping Tokoroa's air quality?

Reporter South Waikato News

Hi neighbours - Tokoroa is unlikely to meet its target of only going over the air quality standards once a year, says a new report by Waikato Regional Council.

Emissions from non-compliant fireplaces and burning wet wood were identified as the greatest contributors to the poor record, but mayor … View more
Hi neighbours - Tokoroa is unlikely to meet its target of only going over the air quality standards once a year, says a new report by Waikato Regional Council.

Emissions from non-compliant fireplaces and burning wet wood were identified as the greatest contributors to the poor record, but mayor Jenny Shattock says she thinks the community "has actually taken ownership and are working really hard".

Are you doing your bit in helping Tokoroa's air quality? What do you do?

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1906 days ago

Should New Zealand history be taught in all schools?

Reporter Taupō Times

Hi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.

Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced … View more
Hi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.

Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced and shaped the nation.

What do you think? Should New Zealand history be taught in all schools, or are there other, more important subjects to teach?

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