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Are you getting stuck into your family tree research this winter? Making good progress but someone to help knock down a brick wall? Experienced researchers from the Thames branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists can steer you in the right direction. At THAMES LIBRARY, on the 2nd Friday of each … View moreAre you getting stuck into your family tree research this winter? Making good progress but someone to help knock down a brick wall? Experienced researchers from the Thames branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists can steer you in the right direction. At THAMES LIBRARY, on the 2nd Friday of each month, from 10am to midday. This is a FREE service. Come along to Thames Library this week on Friday 12thAugust.
Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.
We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.
We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no … View moreKnitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.
We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.
We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no small ask!
If you can knit, know someone who can or would like to find out how you can help, please click on the link below.
Dear neighbours,
How many of you remember gardening in school? Hopefully, more students and teachers will be inspired by the great work being done at this amazing school.
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first… View moreMaking it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.
We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.
Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
The countdown is on! Make sure you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 12 August to make voting in the local elections easy.
Visit vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56 to find out more.
Wintec Open Day welcomes people from around the rohe and beyond to our City and Rotokauri campuses.
This whānau-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to explore our courses, meet our tutors, tour our campuses, discover our student support services, visit our on-site accommodation, and even… View moreWintec Open Day welcomes people from around the rohe and beyond to our City and Rotokauri campuses.
This whānau-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to explore our courses, meet our tutors, tour our campuses, discover our student support services, visit our on-site accommodation, and even enrol on the day!
There will be free kai, games, prizes, and interactive activities across both campuses.
It’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner … View moreIt’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner meals over a week.
For just $40 you’re not only providing food essentials and treats but you’re also giving hope to families in need.
To sponsor a box, go to christmasbox.co.nz.
Could your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up… View moreCould your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up for grabs.
Receive one of three $5,000 grants to spend on equipment, transport, costumes or anything you need to support your community’s love of dance.
Hi neighbours - it's Dean here from HBS NZ to let you know that blues music is alive and well at Biddy Mulligan's with HBS having two events each month, each is FREE. On the second Thursday of the month Blues Night from 7pm in Biddy's back bar, and on the fourth Sunday of the month, … View moreHi neighbours - it's Dean here from HBS NZ to let you know that blues music is alive and well at Biddy Mulligan's with HBS having two events each month, each is FREE. On the second Thursday of the month Blues Night from 7pm in Biddy's back bar, and on the fourth Sunday of the month, Afternoon Blues from 1pm in Biddy's front bar (2pm with daylight saving).
The standard of musicianship is very high (You Tube 'Blues Night Out'). Interested, check our Facebook page or website.
Dean McGaveston
Chair HBS NZ
Waikato Regional Council has secured $134,000 from the Ministry for the Environment to explore practical options to put food and garden waste to best use, and out of landfills.
This vital work will provide essential additional support to Thames Coromandel District Council, Hauraki District Council… View moreWaikato Regional Council has secured $134,000 from the Ministry for the Environment to explore practical options to put food and garden waste to best use, and out of landfills.
This vital work will provide essential additional support to Thames Coromandel District Council, Hauraki District Council and local community organisations already doing fantastic waste prevention work such as the Seagull Centre in Thames and the Mercury Bay Recovery Centre . Learn more at - teggtalk.com...
George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd is recalling specific batches of various Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal and Oatilicious breads as the products may contain foreign matter (plastic).
This recall affects loaves of bread with the Best Before Date of 26JUL22 in these products:
Tip Top brand … View moreGeorge Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd is recalling specific batches of various Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal and Oatilicious breads as the products may contain foreign matter (plastic).
This recall affects loaves of bread with the Best Before Date of 26JUL22 in these products:
Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal Sandwich (700g)
Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal Toast (700g)
Tip Top brand Oatilicious Sandwich (700g)
Tip Top brand Oatilicious Toast (700g)
Tip Top brand Oatilicious Super Thick (700g)
There have been no reports of associated injury but consumers are being advised not to eat these products. If you have concerns about your health after consuming this bread, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the products to their retailer for a replacement or full refund, and direct any questions to George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd by phone - 0800 449 660.
Momentum Waikato has launched the Take a Seat campaign – your chance to support the new Waikato Regional Theatre, the exciting new performing arts centre being built in the South End of Hamilton’s CBD.
Donate $1500 to the Theatre and you or your family’s name, or your business or group’s… View moreMomentum Waikato has launched the Take a Seat campaign – your chance to support the new Waikato Regional Theatre, the exciting new performing arts centre being built in the South End of Hamilton’s CBD.
Donate $1500 to the Theatre and you or your family’s name, or your business or group’s title, will be displayed on a seat in its auditorium.
If you support this exciting vision and you live anywhere in the Waikato, then please do Take a Seat in the new Waikato Regional Theatre!
Click Take A Seat to find out more.
Enjoy an Antipodes skincare duo (RRP$50) when you purchase a three-month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for just $52.
Subscribe at mags4gifts.co.nz/antipodes Terms and Conditions apply.
Counties Energy will insulate 100 local homes for free this year, under a Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme.
In partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Counties Energy is looking for low-income homeowners to support with free insulation.
The insulation will be done by … View moreCounties Energy will insulate 100 local homes for free this year, under a Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme.
In partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Counties Energy is looking for low-income homeowners to support with free insulation.
The insulation will be done by South Auckland company GreenSide Energy Solutions and includes ceiling and underfloor insulation, where appropriate.
It's the second time Counties Energy, Greenside Energy and the EECA have linked up. In 2020, they insulated 43 homes across Pukekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau, Port Waikato, Drury and southern Papakura - all for free.
Counties Energy Chief Executive Judy Nicholl said the partnership is about keeping families healthy, and reducing their energy bills.
"As your local lines company, tackling energy hardship in our region is extremely important to us, with this initiative just one of the ways we’re helping our local families stay warm and reduce their energy bills.
"If you know of a low-income owner occupier whose home was built before 2008 and needs insulation, please encourage them to apply for this wonderful initiative."
New Zealand homes are often colder than international indoor temperature standards - the World Health Organisation said houses ought to be 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.
"Cold, damp air affects respiratory health, promotes mould growth and supports the survival of viruses. It is particularly important to have a warm home to protect lung health and to prevent hospital admissions for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, cardiovascular disease and rheumatic fever," Nicholl said.
To find out more about the programme, click the Read More button below.
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