South Waikato District, Tokoroa

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2414 days ago

Important notice for Putāruru residents - Boil Your Water

South Waikato District Council

Bacterial contamination has been found in one of the Pinedale Reservoirs which supplies Putāruru residents. The reservoir has been taken off-line until further notice.

As a precautionary measure, Putāruru residents are advised to boil all drinking water, including water used for:

Preparing … View more
Bacterial contamination has been found in one of the Pinedale Reservoirs which supplies Putāruru residents. The reservoir has been taken off-line until further notice.

As a precautionary measure, Putāruru residents are advised to boil all drinking water, including water used for:

Preparing food beverages (in particular babies bottles)
Personal hygiene (brushing teeth and rinsing)
​Avoid swallowing water
Use boiling water for washing dishes with detergent
Please do this until testing show the​ contamination has cleared.

Council also advises that all drinking water (including ice cubes) stored since Monday 16 April 2018 should be discarded.

Council will advise residents when the contamination has been removed.

At the time of writing, no illness has been reported to Council. If residents do feel ill, please contact your doctor.

For more information please visit our website.

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2412 days ago

Enrol now for a night school class 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.

Pick from our courses on business management, computing, food and cooking, gardening, language, music and dance, photography, and art.

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.
Browse our classes here

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2414 days ago

Donation given to Tokoroa Community Food Bank

Sweet Rose Espresso Ltd

Good Afternoon,
We have donated the proceeds of The Pokies Awareness Day held earlier this year. The total collected from the sausage sizzle that day was $131.10.
It has been gratefully received By Rob Horne, on behalf of the Tokoroa Community FoodBank.
Thanks to everyone who participated … View more
Good Afternoon,
We have donated the proceeds of The Pokies Awareness Day held earlier this year. The total collected from the sausage sizzle that day was $131.10.
It has been gratefully received By Rob Horne, on behalf of the Tokoroa Community FoodBank.
Thanks to everyone who participated on the day too.

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2414 days ago

What are you up to this weekend?

The Warehouse Tokoroa

Rally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we … View moreRally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we live in and love. Join us in helping to beautify our communities, take heaps of pictures, and share them with #CleanupNZ. Let’s get to work!

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2416 days ago

It’s biscuit time, get yours now!

Girl Guiding New Zealand

GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.

For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Get your biscuits here!

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2417 days ago

VACUUM CLEANERS_ OLDER MODELS WANTED

Gerard from Springfield - Tihiotonga

Very interesting to get one of these as older myself.

Such makes as Tellus, Electrolux, Kirby, Hoover

2416 days ago

Did you hear about hundreds of horses being saved from slaughter?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Have you heard? A last-minute influx of applications to re-home Kaimanawa wild horses has saved hundreds from slaughter. What awesome news! Do you know someone rehoming a horse? What do you think of the news? To read more, click here.

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2416 days ago

ANZAC DAY

South Waikato District Council

ANZAC Day is next Wednesday, we will be holding Commemoration Services across the district. See below for details.

2417 days ago

Improve Skills For A New Job

Vision College

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2417 days ago

House of Science

Brendan from Putaruru

The House of Science is on the hunt for some awesome volunteers to help us restock our Science Kits weekly on a Friday Afternoon for an hour or 2. Our Science kits go out to schools in the region every week and we need a had to replenish them. Come and join a great team and make a positive … View moreThe House of Science is on the hunt for some awesome volunteers to help us restock our Science Kits weekly on a Friday Afternoon for an hour or 2. Our Science kits go out to schools in the region every week and we need a had to replenish them. Come and join a great team and make a positive difference in the lives of young people.

Get in touch if you think you could help.

2418 days ago

Do you think wheel clamping should be illegal?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Have you heard Transport Minister Phil Twyford's views on wheel clamping? He says it either needs to be banned or regulated - and he was working on legislation to see it banned. What are your thoughts? To read more, click here.

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2417 days ago

Poll: Would you keep a farm animal as a pet?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Are you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?

Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. … View more
Are you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?

Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. Here's what you need to know about keeping them in residential areas.

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Would you keep a farm animal as a pet?
  • 21.1% I already do - it's easy if you do your research and have the right space
    21.1% Complete
  • 15.4% I'd like to, but there's too much red tape
    15.4% Complete
  • 40.5% It depends on the animal
    40.5% Complete
  • 0.9% I tried, but it didn't work out
    0.9% Complete
  • 22.1% I don't think farm animals make good pets
    22.1% Complete
1086 votes
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