South Waikato District, Tokoroa

2702 days ago

ARTillery free workshops

Adrienne Clothier from Creative Waikato

ARTillery workshops are designed to give you the skills you need to succeed as an artist or group. These are FREE, interactive, practical workshops that have been designed so that participants work on their own project during the workshop and can immediately apply in the real world.

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ARTillery workshops are designed to give you the skills you need to succeed as an artist or group. These are FREE, interactive, practical workshops that have been designed so that participants work on their own project during the workshop and can immediately apply in the real world.

Register for these free workshops being held at Putaruru Plaza, 50 Kensington Street, Putaruru.

Creating your vision, purpose and strategic plan
Thursday 13 July
9.30am to 3.00pm

Great Governance for your Arts Group
Wednesday 9 August
9.30am to 3.00pm

Registrations are essential. Please call 0508 427 892 or email hello@creativewaikato.co.nz
Register now

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2703 days ago

Great teaching happening in our communities

Teach NZ

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our … View moreThe winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our winners for sharing their inspirational journeys, and find out about their achievements at the link below. Learn more

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2704 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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2704 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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2705 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
2705 days ago

Buy Aftersocks & support rural communities

The Team from Aftersocks

Aftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief … View moreAftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief Fund.

Thanks for your support neighbours! Buy, Wear & Share!
Learn more

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2708 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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2712 days ago

Rocks or boulders wanted for garden

Lorene from Kinloch

Hi,  I am wanting to purchase some boulders or large rocks to form a boundary for my new garden I intend to create on my bank.  Does anyone have some they could sell to me.?  I can pick up myself, or have a small digger available to load onto trailer if needed.

2709 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Register now

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2709 days ago

2004 Holden Barina

Claire from Kinloch

Little black manual Holden Barina with a shiny new warrant of fitness and a clean bill of health from the mechanic. It's very reliable and fuel efficient. Great little car for local driving or learning to drive, and happily takes on longer adventures. It's done 162 000 km, and the … View moreLittle black manual Holden Barina with a shiny new warrant of fitness and a clean bill of health from the mechanic. It's very reliable and fuel efficient. Great little car for local driving or learning to drive, and happily takes on longer adventures. It's done 162 000 km, and the car-speak details are as follows: 2004 Holden Barina Xc My04 Sxi Hatchback 3dr Man 5. Currently based in Kinloch and selling as I am moving back to Australia. Please PM for more information, thanks Claire.

Price: $3,000

2710 days ago

Re: Healthy Food Choices

Making 'healthier food choices' is quite fashionable at the moment, but can be difficult if you have diabetes or have been told you are at risk of diabetes.

Register for our FREE supermarket tour and learn the truth about what you should be eating.


Call our INFOLine on 07 5713422… View more
Making 'healthier food choices' is quite fashionable at the moment, but can be difficult if you have diabetes or have been told you are at risk of diabetes.

Register for our FREE supermarket tour and learn the truth about what you should be eating.


Call our INFOLine on 07 5713422 for dates and venue

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2710 days ago

Well done South Waikato News (drones in parks)

Bruce from South Waikato District

My congratulations to Tamara Thorn and her piece on the issue on the subject of flying drones in Tokoroa. It seems, perhaps as a result of her questioning, the South Waikato District Council has changed its tune on allowing residents to fly their small drones in the town's largely deserted … View moreMy congratulations to Tamara Thorn and her piece on the issue on the subject of flying drones in Tokoroa. It seems, perhaps as a result of her questioning, the South Waikato District Council has changed its tune on allowing residents to fly their small drones in the town's largely deserted parks, and that's a win for everyone.

The unequivocal statement by the council that there is "no rule" to stop people flying their drones in Tokoroa has come as welcome news to many people in this town. Already a surprising number of locals have contacted me to say that they will be either buying a drone or flying the drones they already have as a result of this news from council.

To ensure that people fly safely and understand the relevant CAA regulations, I have posted a video to YouTube in which I celebrate the council's change of heart by flying a couple of my small drones at Strathmore Park. It's worth looking at the comments on this video (which at the time of posting this message has already had over 5,000 views) because it shows world-wide support for the council's about-face on this issue.

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Again, good work Tamara and thank you South Waikato News.

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