1604 days ago

Last week for classes

Debbie Bright from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

Kia Ora Whanau. This is the last week for school programmes and community classes. The last session for Golden Agers is next Tuesday 17th at 10.00am.
The last day for Kaivolution drop off is next Thursday 19th December.
Stay tuned for updates early next year as to when classes resume.

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2 days 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.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.2% Yes
    84.2% Complete
  • 13.7% No
    13.7% Complete
  • 2.1% Other - I'll share below!
    2.1% Complete
1494 votes
1 day ago

Do you take alternative milk in your coffee?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The days of paying extra for is over at Wild Bean cafe but don’t expect your favourite city espresso haunt to follow their lead any time soon.

BP Australia and New Zealand took a “plant-based milk now at no extra cost” stance earlier this month as customers opting for the dairy alternatives tripled between 2017 and 2019.

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1 day ago

Are you fascinated by fossils?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Bones, teeth and other fossilised animal remains that have taken nearly 25 years to collect will soon be displayed in Hamilton.

City man Vance Smith has amassed about $15,000 worth of fossils and is opening a museum-shop in Frankton in May to share his passion.

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