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Te Puhinui Big Clean is next weekend! 💙💚 Get together with the community to help clean up the Puhinui Stream, from Totara Park down to the Manukau Harbour foreshore.
Bring the whole whānau, your friends, sports team, church group, work group or school class. There are family-friendly clean… View moreTe Puhinui Big Clean is next weekend! 💙💚 Get together with the community to help clean up the Puhinui Stream, from Totara Park down to the Manukau Harbour foreshore.
Bring the whole whānau, your friends, sports team, church group, work group or school class. There are family-friendly clean up sites, so everyone can take part. Afterwards, we'll celebrate with a free BBQ and entertainment at the Botanic Gardens.
RSVP at www.beautification.org.nz...
Looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the … View moreLooking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.
T&C's apply.
Steampunk Weekend! While there is a separate themed market in the adjacent St James Church Hall, a huge number of stallholders with a focus on the craze have booked in for Thames Market this Saturday - new ones and regular ones. They're just too many to list. You need to come down and see for … View moreSteampunk Weekend! While there is a separate themed market in the adjacent St James Church Hall, a huge number of stallholders with a focus on the craze have booked in for Thames Market this Saturday - new ones and regular ones. They're just too many to list. You need to come down and see for yourself. And because it's this special weekend we are going until 1 pm. Be ready to park some way away as Pollen Street will be closed for the best part of the morning for the big Steampunk parade.
A booster seat has been recalled due to the chance of malfunctioning in the event of a crash.
The booster seat, the Diono Cambria 2, has been recalled by MBIE as the headrest could crack or break in a collission. The recall notice warns that the headrest may detach, causing serious injury to an … View moreA booster seat has been recalled due to the chance of malfunctioning in the event of a crash.
The booster seat, the Diono Cambria 2, has been recalled by MBIE as the headrest could crack or break in a collission. The recall notice warns that the headrest may detach, causing serious injury to an infant or child.
Here's what you need to know:
- Units affected are those manufactured between September 2020 and November 2020.
- The first six digits of the serial number for the recalled range is: 648735.
- Only use the affected Diono seat as a backless booster seat until replacement units are available.
- Replacement headrests will be available in the next month.
Affected product owners can find out more about the recall on the Diono Website or get in touch with them on 0800 34 66 66.
Nature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with 'Nature' by harnessing these forces that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.
We've positioned them in an enclosed eco-system … View moreNature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with 'Nature' by harnessing these forces that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.
We've positioned them in an enclosed eco-system that simulates the forest floor, to treat and break down your wastewater until it is perfectly safe to be re-introduced into the environment, via the soil. 'Nature' does all this for you, for FREE!
NaturalFlow has professional installers that cover every region of New Zealand, contact us to find the closest one to you.
At Thames Museum we're looking forward to Steampunk this Friday and Saturday. A penny-farthing, a mangle and a chaff cutter are just three of the Victorian artefacts that you can pose with. Come and see what else takes your fancy for an old-time photoshoot. Open Friday to Wednesday, 10am to … View moreAt Thames Museum we're looking forward to Steampunk this Friday and Saturday. A penny-farthing, a mangle and a chaff cutter are just three of the Victorian artefacts that you can pose with. Come and see what else takes your fancy for an old-time photoshoot. Open Friday to Wednesday, 10am to 3pm, corner Pollen and Cochrane Streets.
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Looking for the perfect gift for the perfect mum this Mother’s Day?
With Nespresso's exclusive offer, receive up to $60 off* your next coffee order with any Nespresso coffee machine purchased from Heathcotes before 31st May 2021. Shop the Nespresso range.
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Don't miss out for ANZAC day! At Thames Museum we still have a few locally hand-knitted and RSA poppies. All donations will go to Thames RSA.
Your retirement should be stress-free and full of adventure. Life in a Ryman village can open the door to endless opportunities.
Moving to a village doesn’t mean giving up your treasures or your sense of style. Whether you choose independent living or a serviced apartment, you can make space … View moreYour retirement should be stress-free and full of adventure. Life in a Ryman village can open the door to endless opportunities.
Moving to a village doesn’t mean giving up your treasures or your sense of style. Whether you choose independent living or a serviced apartment, you can make space your own. You’ll benefit from a supportive community, as well as organised activities, outings and fabulous amenities to keep you entertained. If your needs change, our villages offer comprehensive care options.
Experience the Ryman difference—you’ll be surprised at how fun, easy and relaxed the lifestyle is.
Thames Branch NZSG has organised a tour of Bella Street Pumphouse for Wednesday 21st April, starting promptly at 9.30. If you haven't visited the Pumphouse recently, don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a fully guided tour with Merv Grafton and Malcolm Sowman. All welcome, whether Thames … View moreThames Branch NZSG has organised a tour of Bella Street Pumphouse for Wednesday 21st April, starting promptly at 9.30. If you haven't visited the Pumphouse recently, don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a fully guided tour with Merv Grafton and Malcolm Sowman. All welcome, whether Thames Genealogy members or non-members. Entrance $5.
Jazz and his family are proud to be serving their customers and the local community!
Jazz loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Jazz's simple but … View moreJazz and his family are proud to be serving their customers and the local community!
Jazz loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Jazz's simple but effective recipe for success running a local business.
Jazz and his family operate Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store and are hailed as the “ultimate friendly shopkeepers” by his customers. Now Jazz has been recognised for his dedication to the community by being named the country’s National Winner in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards. Jazz and his family are the proud winners of a prize package worth $10,000!
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Nomination Quote - Jazz and his family - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store
"Every member of this family who serves in the shop are very friendly, helpful and always smiling. They get to know all their customers and I have never walked into a shop that makes you feel so welcome. During our first lockdown for Covid, they put food such as milk, bread, out for people who may need it free of charge."
Next meeting to be held at the Thames Bowling Club, Court Street on Tuesday 20 April at 10am.
Our aims are:
Promote a variety of activities
Offer social opportunities
Nurture interests of the members
Foster respect for the older person
Please bring a plate to share for morning tea.
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