South Taranaki District, Hawera

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2324 days ago

A Century of collecting!

Puke Ariki

What do Transformers, Swanndri coats, a cobra and a rat skin cape all have in common?

They’re all part of Puke Ariki’s ‘Whare Kahurangi’ exhibition, which takes a look at some of the wonderful and weird items that make up 100 years of collecting our region’s history.
Find out more here

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2324 days ago

Out of My Mind - our latest podcast is now live

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Stuff's new podcast, Out of My Mind, is a series of true stories about mental health, told by the people who’ve been there.

In each episode, one person talks to journalist Adam Dudding about their life, and the view from inside their head. These first-person dispatches from the front … View more
Stuff's new podcast, Out of My Mind, is a series of true stories about mental health, told by the people who’ve been there.

In each episode, one person talks to journalist Adam Dudding about their life, and the view from inside their head. These first-person dispatches from the front lines of mental health are moving, yet also full of moments of surprise, tenderness and humour.

There are seven episodes. Two are available now and the following five will be released each Monday. Listen to the latest podcast here.

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2324 days ago

Heavy rain watch

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the following:

Area: Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taranaki.
Valid: 17 hours from 8:00am Monday to 1:00am Tuesday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain with thunderstorms. Rainfall accumulations may approach Warning criteria.

An update for severe … View more
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the following:

Area: Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taranaki.
Valid: 17 hours from 8:00am Monday to 1:00am Tuesday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain with thunderstorms. Rainfall accumulations may approach Warning criteria.

An update for severe weather will be issued by 10:00pm Monday 12 Aug 2019.
Keep up to date here

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2325 days ago

Life According to Dad – Win $500*

The Team from

If dads were to have a superpower, it would be to share invaluable life advice. The type of advice that, while unwelcome at the time, stays with you year after year.

To celebrate Father’s Day, we ask you to share your dad’s unique brand of wisdom with New Zealand. Friend, joker, bee sting … View more
If dads were to have a superpower, it would be to share invaluable life advice. The type of advice that, while unwelcome at the time, stays with you year after year.

To celebrate Father’s Day, we ask you to share your dad’s unique brand of wisdom with New Zealand. Friend, joker, bee sting remover, hero.

Share your dad’s life lessons and be in to win a $500* Prezzy card.

Click here to share your dad’s nuggets of wisdom – and be in to win $500*.

T's & C's apply*.
Share your lessons

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2325 days ago

Thanks Warehouse Stationery!

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

We want to say a huge thank you to Warehouse Stationery and their customers for their support of our Aspire Youth Programme. Over the past four years, Warehouse Stationery’s Add a Dollar Appeal has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars to help young Kiwis overcome their challenges and … View moreWe want to say a huge thank you to Warehouse Stationery and their customers for their support of our Aspire Youth Programme. Over the past four years, Warehouse Stationery’s Add a Dollar Appeal has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars to help young Kiwis overcome their challenges and achieve success!

More than 1,000 young people have completed the Aspire programme, and thanks to the generosity of Warehouse Stationery customers, many more will get the chance to take part in the course in the future.

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