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It's the small things that count overall and I agree with views about petrol prices being over the top but how about considering the following being on a similar path. When I shop at the supermarkets I tend to look at what items cost per kilo or per litre, not that I can do anything about it, … View moreIt's the small things that count overall and I agree with views about petrol prices being over the top but how about considering the following being on a similar path. When I shop at the supermarkets I tend to look at what items cost per kilo or per litre, not that I can do anything about it, the scale of price hiking is full on with commercial businesses and the greed for progressive and ongoing RECORD profit continue to reign. There are hundreds of examples such as items as small as a chocolate bar weighing 40 to 60 grams at 99c last week and now at $1.25c, that equates to approximately $22.50c + per kilo, that is more than a 250gram chocolate bar at $4 each, that’s a ridiculous $16 per kilo. And what about bread, $1 a loaf; do we really believe a $3 loaf has $2 worth of better ingredient in ever loaf than a one dollar? We all know milk is expensive but how about a bowl of tin soup, you can see it on the shelves and work it out yourself next time you shop, you can pay in excess of $10 for a litre of soup, how on earth do the soup kitchens manage :). I believe profits should be FAIR for all retail businesses, commercial banks and the like especially. If these areas are better managed/controlled perhaps the call for wage hikes would fall. It is they (NZ business) and our leaders who are responsible for this equation.
NZMA are hosting two open days on the 10th June! If you are around next Saturday, this is the perfect time to bring along family and friends and experience this amazing day. On the day you can expect fun entertainment, cultural groups, FREE sausage sizzle, and even a bouncy castle!
On top of … View moreNZMA are hosting two open days on the 10th June! If you are around next Saturday, this is the perfect time to bring along family and friends and experience this amazing day. On the day you can expect fun entertainment, cultural groups, FREE sausage sizzle, and even a bouncy castle!
On top of that, we’ve got some really fun activities where you get the opportunity to apply hands on skills in the areas of: Cookery, Hospitality, Contact Centre, Business, Retail and Early Childhood Education. If you enjoy these activities and decide to grow your skills further, then you can even enroll on the day!
To find out more about this Open Day, visit our website, we can’t wait to see you there!
I would love to help! I have a large playroom which opens onto a spacious outdoor area, providing plenty of opportunities for fun and learning in a safe and caring environment... photo is attached, along with my flyer which outlines further information. If you do have further questions or would be … View moreI would love to help! I have a large playroom which opens onto a spacious outdoor area, providing plenty of opportunities for fun and learning in a safe and caring environment... photo is attached, along with my flyer which outlines further information. If you do have further questions or would be interested in meeting with me, please do not hesitate to contact myself or the office :-)
A group from Pinnacle Midlands Health Network pounded the pavement in Hamilton to help residents kic…
Tamahere man Marti Wong turns scrap metal into glorious works of art, which will be on display throu…
When Takashi Ueno heads to the US next week, he'll be more interested in visiting the coffee shops t…
When we were kids growing up in Whangarei, very, very occasionally, we'd get a frost and the grass would crunch under our feet when we walked to school. If we were lucky we could crack the frozen top off a puddle.
Is it THAT cold here yet?
Send in your winter photographs to … View moreWhen we were kids growing up in Whangarei, very, very occasionally, we'd get a frost and the grass would crunch under our feet when we walked to school. If we were lucky we could crack the frozen top off a puddle.
Is it THAT cold here yet?
Send in your winter photographs to tekowhainews@gmail.com OR attach them here in the comments of this post. It could be a photo of a place, people or property but it needs to be local to Te Kowhai.
Icicles hanging off your garage gutter? Great! Snap a pic and send it in.
I'll make sure your winter pics make it into the inside front cover of your local magazine: Te Kowhai News.
At a hearing on the Waikato District Council’s Annual Plan wastewater services consultation today, engineering consultancy Jacobs told the Council that its wastewater network was prone to blockages with foreign objects because it was in poor condition with low velocity flows, and with capacity … View moreAt a hearing on the Waikato District Council’s Annual Plan wastewater services consultation today, engineering consultancy Jacobs told the Council that its wastewater network was prone to blockages with foreign objects because it was in poor condition with low velocity flows, and with capacity issues during wet weather.
The presentation provided an update on the wastewater network investigations currently being undertaken to identify the issues that are causing overflows from the district’s wastewater network and came ahead of a full report expected from the consultancy in several weeks’ time.
Jacobs Business Leader for Waikato and Bay of Plenty, Ian Garside, said the final report would likely contain a range of recommendations ranging from accelerating public education and continuing the current cleaning programme as a high priority, to upgrading the computer monitoring system and undertaking capacity upgrades and high-risk pipe renewals.
During a Council discussion following the presentation, the Council’s General Manager Strategy and Support Tony Whittaker said that the information didn’t change the current options before the Council which would either allow for the resources to develop new wastewater services plans for the Long Term Plan consultation in 2018 (under Options 2 or 3) or not (under Option 1).
Option 1 is aimed at mitigating key overflow risks and separating wastewater operations in line with Ministry of Health best practice guidelines. Option 2 includes the preparation of long term plans to protect waterways and environmentally sensitive areas, and Option 3 includes the preparation of long term plans for a district-wide ‘continuous improvement programme’.
During the day the Council heard presentations in support of 14 submissions on its Annual Plan consultation. Rates affordability, the need for community education about blockages and the level of information available from the 2016 Jacobs report were common themes in several of the presentations.
The Council agreed to receive three late submissions bringing the total number of submissions received to 466 with most in favour of either Option 1 (42%) or Option 2 (41%).
The Council will continue deliberations on the results of its Annual Plan consultation tomorrow (Thursday 1 June) in order to come to a recommendation for a final decision at an extraordinary Council meeting on Wednesday 28 June.
Proposed changes to targeted wastewater rates in the Council’s Annual Plan will see targeted wastewater rates increase by between $47 and $254 depending on property location and the option chosen. The changes are complicated by the fact that the Council is still in the process of moving from five different wastewater rates throughout the district to a single district-wide rate that will be introduced in the coming year.
Not all Waikato district ratepayers are affected by the decision as 22,000 ratepayers are on septic tanks and are not connected to a wastewater system.
General rates are set to rise by less than 3% and other targeted rates will follow the rate of inflation.
Ratepayers can check the impact on their individual rates with an online rates calculator on the Council’s website at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz....
The decision to consult ratepayers about an expanded programme of wastewater works follows criticism of the Council last year after spills closed Raglan Harbour three times in a matter of four months.
It’s possible another rapidly approaching jackpot is closing in, during the build-up weeks lotto players still have the chance to win the big one however when it reaches the “must win target of $50ML” why not spread that $50ML across the NZ communities and create more NZ millionaires. … View moreIt’s possible another rapidly approaching jackpot is closing in, during the build-up weeks lotto players still have the chance to win the big one however when it reaches the “must win target of $50ML” why not spread that $50ML across the NZ communities and create more NZ millionaires. Operated like a Lotto special promotion you could see different formulas, say 10 X $5Millionaires or even 25 X $2 millionaires. Is it better for $50ML jackpots to go to one or two winners or would it be better spread across NZ communities? I certainly think so.
Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals.
For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre (Friday 23 June - Sat 8th July) Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex Wiltshire. Book at Ticketek.
---- Six Lambs: $100 each ----
Last Year's Gimmers - Shawn & Drenched
Lawn eaters or to be put to ram next year
Buyer collects - Must take away live
NOW SOLD
Looking for a venue to hold an event? Talk to us about having your next meeting, BBQ, dinner or other private function at Te Kowhai Aerodrome! We have a range of options and can come up with a creative solution to impress! Email olivia@nzte.net.nz for more information.
Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New … View moreMyrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.
To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
Hi neighbours! We are writing up a story about LED lighting and want your feedback. Do you use LED lights at home? Have you found they help to cut costs over winter? Vote in our poll and comment below!
*Please write NFP if you do not want your comments published*
What do you think about this new preschool opening in Hamilton? Future Kids offers yoga and meditation for its students and will be Hamilton's first completely green and sustainable preschool. There will also be animals on site and a large orchard. Would you send your kids here?
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