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Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.
Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."
Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says … View moreHi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.
Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."
Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says the Government hasn't considered that most schools don't have infrastructure for large scale food preparation and storage. She says "this would cost hundreds of millions and take away the autonomy of parents to provide lunch for their children".
What are your thoughts? Do you think this is a fantastic or flawed idea? Would you prefer that schools prepared your child's lunch?
Last time Kiwis chose local governments, Waikato councils had the lowest four voter turnout figures.
They were in Matamata-Piako District (24.1 per cent), Ōtorohanga District (25.1 per cent), Waikato District (30.6 per cent), and Hamilton City (33.6 per cent).
Suggested reasons include uncontested… View moreLast time Kiwis chose local governments, Waikato councils had the lowest four voter turnout figures.
They were in Matamata-Piako District (24.1 per cent), Ōtorohanga District (25.1 per cent), Waikato District (30.6 per cent), and Hamilton City (33.6 per cent).
Suggested reasons include uncontested races, apathy, and people not knowing how to vote or feeling disconnected from their council.
Read more here.
What do you think the reasons are?
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 moreHi 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?
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?
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 moreAlmost 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.
Hi neighbours,
Mince doughnuts are flying out the door at a Thames bakery.
Bakery owners Kyoko and Takashi Sato have been making and selling their mince donuts for five years.
READ MORE HERE
So we wanted to know if this was a culinary delight you might want to try?
Couple of marks ,no rips ,tidy and comfortable
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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 moreA 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!
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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
If you're a te reo speaker, a learner, or curious, here's a place to give speaking Māori a go.
The District in Te Rapa is Hamilton's bilingual cafe.
There's no judgement, owner Lesley Leevey says, and there's a laminated phrase sheet by the counter.
Read more here.
Would … View moreIf you're a te reo speaker, a learner, or curious, here's a place to give speaking Māori a go.
The District in Te Rapa is Hamilton's bilingual cafe.
There's no judgement, owner Lesley Leevey says, and there's a laminated phrase sheet by the counter.
Read more here.
Would you try ordering a kawhe [coffee], kaputī [cup of tea] or tiakarete wera [hot chocolate]?
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I am selling a dryer because i do not need it anymore. It works perfectly fine. Mint condition. The price is $200. The model is AD55. Please comment or PM me if interested. Thanks
This electric frying pan does work, but it only heats up periodically and the heat only gets distributed around the edges! Free to anyone who wants, otherwise going to the dump...
I bought this microwave second hand. It has served me well for about 2,5 years, unfortunately, it has completely stopped working, the green light doesn't even go on when switched on at the plug. It will be taken to the dump if no one wants...
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 moreIn 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
Are you aware that once again HCC is trying to take away a historical place in our City. The latest feature to take the eye of this council is Hinemoa Park. Which has a reserve status, but the council wants to do away with this status so that "Social Service buildings" can be built … View moreAre you aware that once again HCC is trying to take away a historical place in our City. The latest feature to take the eye of this council is Hinemoa Park. Which has a reserve status, but the council wants to do away with this status so that "Social Service buildings" can be built there! This, in a city where the South end of its inner city, is almost desolate, and full of buildings lying empty. The Central Library has forms for submission.....and may have them online.
Please tell our Council...….HANDS OFF!!!!
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