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Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?
Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?
We want to know… View moreHi neighbours,
Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?
Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?
We want to know your opinion on the debate. To share your views in Stuff Nation, click here.
Many thanks to everyone who helped to make the Tararu Flood Protection fundraiser garage sales such a success this last weekend. Whether you gave us stuff to sell or braved the weather and came along to buy, your participation is greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the sales will be reinvested … View moreMany thanks to everyone who helped to make the Tararu Flood Protection fundraiser garage sales such a success this last weekend. Whether you gave us stuff to sell or braved the weather and came along to buy, your participation is greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the sales will be reinvested in reinstating rocks to protect the seawall against storm erosion
New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with … View moreNew Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with their chicken in a canvas bag ... and suddenly, you've got a real serious case for poor food hygiene."
Food safety expert Steve Flint said it was a valid concern. Read more here
Your local Pukekohe Guthrie Bowron is moving and needs your help!
We have amazing market down prices with ODDs and ENDs, something's even $2!!
-Fabric
-Tracks
-Wallpaper
-Paint
… View moreYour local Pukekohe Guthrie Bowron is moving and needs your help!
We have amazing market down prices with ODDs and ENDs, something's even $2!!
-Fabric
-Tracks
-Wallpaper
-Paint
-Blinds
For more information come in store or call us today on 09 238 4879
A reminder that Tararu Flood Protection's fundraising combined garage sales continue tomorrow at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Thames, from 8am to noon. We have some great stuff left, including skirts, jackets and shoes to complete your SteamPunk the Thames outfit. Thanks to the many people who … View moreA reminder that Tararu Flood Protection's fundraising combined garage sales continue tomorrow at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Thames, from 8am to noon. We have some great stuff left, including skirts, jackets and shoes to complete your SteamPunk the Thames outfit. Thanks to the many people who braved the bleak weather this morning, we are well on our way to completing our target to put down anti-erosion matting and reinstate the rocks along the seawall. All proceeds from the garage sales will go towards this target. Join us tomorrow for clothes, plants, small appliances, books, pictures, china and glasses and more. Sausage sizzle while stocks last at 110 Wilson Street.
A reminder that Tararu Flood Protection's fundraising combined garage sales continue tomorrow at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Thames, from 8am to noon. We have some great stuff left, including skirts, jackets and shoes to complete your SteamPunk the Thames outfit. Thanks to the many people who … View moreA reminder that Tararu Flood Protection's fundraising combined garage sales continue tomorrow at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Thames, from 8am to noon. We have some great stuff left, including skirts, jackets and shoes to complete your SteamPunk the Thames outfit. Thanks to the many people who braved the bleak weather this morning, we are well on our way to completing our target to put down anti-erosion matting and reinstate the rocks along the seawall. All proceeds from the garage sales will go towards this target. Join us tomorrow for clothes, plants, small appliances, books, pictures, china and glasses and more. Sausage sizzle while stocks last at 110 Wilson Street.
Because of the massive amount of goods that folk have so generously given to our fundraising garage sales, the event has been extended to a 2-day event. Join us at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Tararu Thames this Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th from 8am to noon. Clothes, books, toys, plants, crockery, … View moreBecause of the massive amount of goods that folk have so generously given to our fundraising garage sales, the event has been extended to a 2-day event. Join us at 110 and 120 Wilson Street Tararu Thames this Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th from 8am to noon. Clothes, books, toys, plants, crockery, tools, small appliances, and more, Sausage sizzle at 110.
We have had such a fantastic response to our garage we are going to be having Sunday Nov the 4th from 7am to 12 as well
Thankyou so much to the amazing people who have dropped off items for us.The quality is impressive
110 and 120 Wilson Street Thames Saturday Nov 3rd and Sunday Nov 4th
South Dunedin is at the forefront of community efforts to adapt to sea level rise – particularly from groundwater flooding. Strong efforts have been made by the City Council to engage with the local community, to make sure they are fully informed of the risks, and to work out community … View moreSouth Dunedin is at the forefront of community efforts to adapt to sea level rise – particularly from groundwater flooding. Strong efforts have been made by the City Council to engage with the local community, to make sure they are fully informed of the risks, and to work out community adaptation plans. In Thames-Coromandel we have much to learn from their efforts and a lot of catching up to do.. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
Hey Waikato!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating … View moreHey Waikato!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating Subway® in Waikato. Buy a Sub. Get one FREE. AND Subway® will donate a meal to charity. Because everyone deserves a good feed.
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to volunteer at a women’s refuge this month or work with the Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder abuse in your community.
Share your photos and experiences with us on social media or send us an email so we can see what you got up to!
#NSNZviolenceawareness
Hey neighbours!
Hope you all had a safe and fun Halloween last night!
Reporter Natalie Polley snapped some photos of happy kids dressed up at the Pukekohe Fire Station's annual Halloween event last night. Who went along?
When Will Wara entered the concreting industry four years ago, he never dreamed the job would lead to him sharing a hongi with Prince Harry.
Recently a Hawkes Bay Ebike group spent time cycling the various cycle trails starting at Paeroa. Only one section had a bad review and it was very much so. This was the Paeroa to Thames section with its stupid 57 concrete judder-bar cattle stops. These were considered a "huge spoiler" … View moreRecently a Hawkes Bay Ebike group spent time cycling the various cycle trails starting at Paeroa. Only one section had a bad review and it was very much so. This was the Paeroa to Thames section with its stupid 57 concrete judder-bar cattle stops. These were considered a "huge spoiler" being "heart in mouth" frightening. Suffice to say word of mouth in the cycling community is very negative and repeat visits highly unlikely.
It is particularly sad, because local businesses such as Tastebud Cafe, The Convenient Cow and The Wharf provide such excellent local support to visitors, only to be let down by the quality of the trail.
Yet councils utterly misguided focus is merely to place expensive artworks along the trail. Te Aroha has some wonderful artworks but these are NOT at all a focus for cyclists. It is the quality of the ride.
Thame's businesses you are being let down.
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