889 days ago

Have you been to the beach yet? Lifeguards are already working hard.

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Fourteen people were saved in a "mass rescue" at Raglan over the weekend.

“It was a flash rip, people fell off the sandbar and it caused a mass rescue," Raglan Surf Life Saving Club patrol captain Mollie Abrams told Stuff.

Read more here.

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9 hours ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 89.9% Yes
    89.9% Complete
  • 7.4% No
    7.4% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below!
    2.7% Complete
149 votes
7 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8% No
    8% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below!
    0.6% Complete
1627 votes
13 hours ago

Entertainers wanted

Aaron from Chartwell

Hamilton!

We are looking for entertainers, kapa haka group, dance group, any unique entertainment who are keen to be apart of our programme this year in December at our 10year Anniversary of Extravaganza in the Park Christmas Market.

Please email us on craftextravaganzanz@gmail.com

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