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3040 days ago

Want $350 towards your winter power bill?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September … View more
To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September 2017.

Plus, because you're a valued Neighbourly member, we're giving you a bonus keyword so you can get an extra entry! Your bonus keyword is: SPECIAL

To enter, head to www.stuff.co.nz/DailyPower or text the keyword to 3444.
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3041 days ago

Coastal Flooding Info Should be on LIM reports

Denis from Thames

The LIM Report is the best way to communicate natural hazards information to someone considering a property purchase.
The Waikato Regional Council has produced a very useful online "inundation tool" which shows potential sea level rise flooding risk to coastal properties.
LIM … View more
The LIM Report is the best way to communicate natural hazards information to someone considering a property purchase.
The Waikato Regional Council has produced a very useful online "inundation tool" which shows potential sea level rise flooding risk to coastal properties.
LIM Reports produced by Thames Coromandel District Council make no reference to this vital information. This wrong and is almost certainly illegal. They need to fix this.
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3040 days ago

Thames Valley Heartland team face Ngati Porou East Coast in Ruatoria clash

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The representative rugby season will be in full swing this weekend as the Thames Valley Heartland team and the Development team both play the opening games of their respective competitions.
The Mitre 10 Heartland Championship sees Thames Valley travelling to Whakarua Park, Ruatoria to play Ngati … View more
The representative rugby season will be in full swing this weekend as the Thames Valley Heartland team and the Development team both play the opening games of their respective competitions.
The Mitre 10 Heartland Championship sees Thames Valley travelling to Whakarua Park, Ruatoria to play Ngati ...

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3040 days ago

Heartland team takes on 'amazing race' challenge at Paeroa training camp

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The build up to the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship continued this week with an official team launch for the 2017 Thames Valley squad.
The launch was hosted by the Thames Rugby Club and Bayleys in conjunction with the Thames Valley Rugby Union.
A wide range of supporters, sponsors, ...

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3041 days ago

You just need time!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

We all have the power to change lives...

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3041 days ago

What issues are you voting on this election?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - … View more
There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - Neighbourly wants to hear what is affecting your vote.

Is it a local issue in your community or something across the region? or the country?

Maybe you've switched sides or remaining loyal to one party - whatever your decision, we want to know what issues you’d like your ideal government to focus on. Let us know by commenting below!

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3049 days ago

Local Mangrove Bill Not “Supported”

Denis from Thames

The District Council had their spin machine working overtime when it announced in a misleading press release that the Council's Mangrove Management Bill was “supported by all the parties, apart from the Greens”.
Often, a majority of MP's vote for even really stupid Local Bills like … View more
The District Council had their spin machine working overtime when it announced in a misleading press release that the Council's Mangrove Management Bill was “supported by all the parties, apart from the Greens”.
Often, a majority of MP's vote for even really stupid Local Bills like this one to have a First Reading so that it can to be sent to the to the Select Committee and public submissions can be heard.
That First Reading vote does not imply in any way that those same members “support” the Bill.
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3042 days ago

ACC legal bills skyrocket, creating an 'uneven playing field' for claimants

Reporter Sunday Star Times

ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier … View more
ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier this week after he found out he'd be facing off against a senior corporate attorney from Wellington.

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3043 days ago

Buy biscuits and be in to WIN!

SuperValue Pauanui

The good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.

We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift … View more
The good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.

We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift vouchers when you buy any pack of Arnott's biscuits.

Click here for more details and to enter the competition. Comp ends 5th November 2017. T&C's apply.

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3043 days ago

Meet the candidates forums to be held in Coromandel electorate

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Voters can put their questions to Coromandel electoral candidates at forums planned around the district.
Grey Power Waihi is hosting a meet the candidates forum in Waihi at 10am on August 25 at the Waihi Baptist Church, corner of Kenny and Gilmour Streets.
Members of the public are invited … View more
Voters can put their questions to Coromandel electoral candidates at forums planned around the district.
Grey Power Waihi is hosting a meet the candidates forum in Waihi at 10am on August 25 at the Waihi Baptist Church, corner of Kenny and Gilmour Streets.
Members of the public are invited to...

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3043 days ago

Pair burnt in spit roast fire at birthday celebrations in the Coromandel

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

What was set to be an afternoon tucking into a pig roast in celebration of a birthday ended with two men in hospital, one of them in a serious condition.

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3043 days ago

Poll: What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Tell us more about what you look forward to reading each week.

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What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?
  • 51% News
    51% Complete
  • 10.5% Focus Features
    10.5% Complete
  • 3.5% Columns
    3.5% Complete
  • 35% Sunday Magazine
    35% Complete
314 votes
3043 days ago

The untold story of the fatal Battle of Baghak

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View more
Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.

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