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Hey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?
Here's … View moreHey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?
Here's how a passive revolution and building code changes could help our health - and the climate.
This National Volunteer Week, we’re recognising all the amazing volunteers who form the backbone of emergency response in Aotearoa and support their communites every day.
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
When Aotearoa faces challenging times, Kiwis always step up to support people in need. Volunteers … View moreThis National Volunteer Week, we’re recognising all the amazing volunteers who form the backbone of emergency response in Aotearoa and support their communites every day.
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
When Aotearoa faces challenging times, Kiwis always step up to support people in need. Volunteers are instrumental in ensuring that we get through, together.
“Every day, a network of 11,000 Red Cross volunteers and members across the country help us respond to disasters, settle new Kiwis, help run our shops, deliver Meals on Wheels, teach former refugees how to drive, sew curtains for families in need, and so much more. Last financial year, Red Cross volunteers gave close to 120,000 hours of their time. They are the hands and feet of almost everything we accomplish,” says Niamh Lawless, our Secretary General.
Click on the "Read More" button to read Justine's story.
Our NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) will help you to develop a strong foundational grounding in the essential knowledge involved in the education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children.
Throughout the 18 weeks, you will complete a minimum of 60 hours of … View moreOur NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) will help you to develop a strong foundational grounding in the essential knowledge involved in the education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children.
Throughout the 18 weeks, you will complete a minimum of 60 hours of placement time in an early childhood centre, giving you a real hands-on experience that will prepare you for a career in early childhood education and care.
Over 80% of Fire and Emergency is made up of volunteers. Without them and their support crew, we wouldn’t be who we are today.
So this National Volunteer Week, we’re thanking more than 11,500 of our volunteers for missing precious moments in their lives to protect our communities.
Make … View moreOver 80% of Fire and Emergency is made up of volunteers. Without them and their support crew, we wouldn’t be who we are today.
So this National Volunteer Week, we’re thanking more than 11,500 of our volunteers for missing precious moments in their lives to protect our communities.
Make sure you say thanks as well by leaving a comment below. #cheerstoourvolunteers
Are you spending a lot more time at home these days and constantly tired of freezing during winter? Let us help you make your home warmer, drier and healthier all year round with a tailored retrofit double glazing solution for your home. Get your free measure and quote here or call 0800 658 658.
In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and … View moreIn this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and follow Jane Packer’s advice to decorate your kitchen and dining spaces with flowers. Be in to win Jane Packer Flowers and the NZ House & Garden July issue.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
Two women and a dog had to run for their lives as a gum tree fell in front of them and onto railway lines.
"I looked behind as we were running and saw the train hit the tree and it exploded, it was huge, the branches went everywhere," Bronwyn Jackson said.
Read more here. Have you ever … View moreTwo women and a dog had to run for their lives as a gum tree fell in front of them and onto railway lines.
"I looked behind as we were running and saw the train hit the tree and it exploded, it was huge, the branches went everywhere," Bronwyn Jackson said.
Read more here. Have you ever had a tree fall near you?
Two women and a dog had to run for their lives as a gum tree fell in front of them and onto railway lines.
"I looked behind as we were running and saw the train hit the tree and it exploded, it was huge, the branches went everywhere," Bronwyn Jackson said.
Read more here. Have you ever … View moreTwo women and a dog had to run for their lives as a gum tree fell in front of them and onto railway lines.
"I looked behind as we were running and saw the train hit the tree and it exploded, it was huge, the branches went everywhere," Bronwyn Jackson said.
Read more here. Have you ever had a tree fall near you?
Hi Waikato! The days are getting colder and the Neighbourly Snaps campaign is turning up the heat in your region. Show the rest of your neighbours the wintery scenes around your pad or your region. What's your idea of a wintery scene? Post your photo in the comments below ⬇️⬇️
Large chunk of carpet in ok condition. It’s roughly 5 by 3.5 m. Free for removal. It’s a creamy colour.
View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.
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Hi Guys-
I'm concerned about interested in the air quality in Waikato at present. It's been getting worse over the past 10 years, to the extent that now you don't want to walk outside most nights due to the amount of burn-offs which're happening on farms - often containing … View moreHi Guys-
I'm concerned about interested in the air quality in Waikato at present. It's been getting worse over the past 10 years, to the extent that now you don't want to walk outside most nights due to the amount of burn-offs which're happening on farms - often containing non-wood items such as electronics, polystyrene and plastic.
This is ironic, as NZ has terribly low carbon in our soils, which is a problem for farmers. It would be made much better were the wood in question to be left to rot. And of course contaminating our soils and air with burning electronics is a bad thing.
Some suggestions:
* Woodchipping - woodchipping old trees/branches and either using the output elsewhere or spreading over a paddock so it can rot down quickly, is a good way to add carbon back into soils.
* Leaving to rot - spreading wood around the edges of a paddock and leaving it to rot is a slow option, but doesn't require a lot of effort.
* Firewood collectors - for larger logs, firewood sellers will happily tow them away. Of course, this still puts the wood in the air, rather than in the soil, but at least it keeps someone warm in winter.
For polystyrene/electronics/etc the obvious solution should be the dump or metal recyclers, where you'll get a couple of bucks for your effort at least. For batteries, Grimmer Motors in Hamilton take both household and car batteries and recycle them. Putting plastics and electronics etc in fires should be banned outright, if not prosecuted.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
A Labour candidate, of Indian ethnicity, says a woman was abused because she allowed his election sign to be erected on her property.
The Hamilton woman was harassed and verbally abused by two different groups of men for supporting a “curry candidate”.
The woman, who did not want to be … View moreA Labour candidate, of Indian ethnicity, says a woman was abused because she allowed his election sign to be erected on her property.
The Hamilton woman was harassed and verbally abused by two different groups of men for supporting a “curry candidate”.
The woman, who did not want to be identified, allowed the sign to be erected on her property for Hamilton West Labour candidate Dr Gaurav Sharma.
Read more here.
Part of the trail will be closed for two days while contractors clear a fallen gum.
People who use the trail are advised to take the detour in the picture.
Read more here. Do you use the trail? Will you be affected?
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