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Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.
Whitecoat is all about helping Kiwis make more informed decisions about their healthcare providers.
There has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you … View moreThere has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you think - is it okay to put rubbish in a neighbour's bin?
Is it fair game to use a neighbour's bin if it's out on the street? Vote in the poll below!
We want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission… View moreWe want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission here.
- How can trade support sustainable economic development that takes into account the impact on our environment?
- How can trade benefit our regions and support women, Maori and small and medium enterprises to succeed globally?
Come to a public meeting or hui. You can find the details and register here.
Find more information about Trade for All and our current trade policy at www.haveyoursay.mfat.govt.nz
Have your say on Trade for All. Submissions close on 14 October 2018.
A Waikato water bottling plant is set to save 220 million plastic bottles every year from the dump. …
Hey Neighbours,
Will you be picking up the kids later today, or will they be home all day?
Michelle Duff explains in an opinion piece written for Stuff, how some parents can't afford the option of putting their kids into childcare.
Duff said this affects poor mothers the most.
A … View moreHey Neighbours,
Will you be picking up the kids later today, or will they be home all day?
Michelle Duff explains in an opinion piece written for Stuff, how some parents can't afford the option of putting their kids into childcare.
Duff said this affects poor mothers the most.
A survey ran by Stats NZ showed that almost a third of mothers said they turned down work, or had to stop looking for it because of childcare difficulties.
What do you think about the costs of childcare?
Vote below and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Read Michelle Duff's opinion article here: www.stuff.co.nz...
We are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. … View moreWe are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. Or do you have an amazing photo to share ... like this one from tomato enthusiast Minette Tonoli. Email us your tip (mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz) and/or share your pic in the comments... if we publish your tip or your photo we will send you a free copy of NZ Gardener magazine!
Business and Professional Women (BPW) Franklin is inviting the community to be a part of its parade…
After its victory last year, Pukekohe Toyota has come back to the Pukekohe Business Association Best…
We're celebrating our launch on Neighbourly! Join Manchester Unity during September, October or November 2018 and take out a funeral benefit or join one of our medical schemes and be in the draw to spend a week in one of our holiday homes for free!*
Request a new member pack and start … View moreWe're celebrating our launch on Neighbourly! Join Manchester Unity during September, October or November 2018 and take out a funeral benefit or join one of our medical schemes and be in the draw to spend a week in one of our holiday homes for free!*
Request a new member pack and start enjoying all the benefits of being a member of one of the oldest organisations in New Zealand.
- Enjoy kiwi holiday homes
- Meet like-minded people
- Save money
- Protect your family’s health
- Receive kids’ scholarships
- Enjoy togetherness
Use our national network of branches. We have 26 branches nationwide that we call Lodges. The Lodge is where we meet to organise projects that help local members, discuss the local and national business of Manchester Unity, learn meeting skills and get together with friends.
* dates subject to availability
The Regional Council is seeking submissions from the public on its proposed Regional Public Transport Plan for the next 10 years. Now is your chance to have your say. Consultation will end on 19 September.
We have shown that public transport can work in a small town like Thames. Maybe you would… View moreThe Regional Council is seeking submissions from the public on its proposed Regional Public Transport Plan for the next 10 years. Now is your chance to have your say. Consultation will end on 19 September.
We have shown that public transport can work in a small town like Thames. Maybe you would like to see a similar bus service in your town – Whitianga? Whangamata? or maybe you would like to see the Thames service extended – up the Thames coast or out to Kopu? Perhaps you would like a service from Ngatea to Thames or around the Coromandel Peninsula?
Now is your chance to have your say. Make sure this plan is not just about public transport within Hamilton city. Tell Regional Council that you want public transport in and around small towns as well.
Here is a summary of the Plan -
www.waikatoregion.govt.nz...
you can find a full copy here -
://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/assets/WRC/Council/Policy-and-Plans/Transport/RPTP/DRAFT-RPTP-2018-2028.pdf
make an online submission here -
www.waikatoregion.govt.nz...#onlinesubmission
if you don’t want to do a submission online you can send it by email to transport@waikatoregion.govt.nz
Or you can post it
Transport Policy Team
Freepost 118509
Waikato Regional Council
Private Bag 3038
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240
Or drop it off
Waikato Regional Council
401 Grey Street, Hamilton East
Freephone on 0800 800 401
Remember consultation closes on 19 September.
If you make a submission, you can request the opportunity to present your comments in person to the hearings committee. Submissions will be heard from 1 October to 2 October 2018 in Hamilton
This month we're giving away a car. Not just any car, but a brand new Suzuki Vitara worth $30,690 to one lucky member. To make sure you're in the draw just click the button below - it's that easy. Good luck! Winner
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'186 accidents since 2000', the blood-red letters of a handmade sign on Pukekohe's Tuakau Rd reads. …
Random Act of Kindness Day 1 September 2018
how awesome is this - a whole day for kindness to rule!!
make the most of it everyone
Head down to Fiskens for great clothing and horse-related products, for all horses and their riders! We've got a new website, so you can shop instore or buy online!
We sell a wide range of products for all classes of horse including dressage, showing, showjumping, eventing, endurance, … View moreHead down to Fiskens for great clothing and horse-related products, for all horses and their riders! We've got a new website, so you can shop instore or buy online!
We sell a wide range of products for all classes of horse including dressage, showing, showjumping, eventing, endurance, western, trekking, pony club, trotting and galloping.
Our knowledgeable staff are happy to offer advice and answer questions on all things equine.
Find us at 295 Tuakau Road
Pukekohe.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is opening a brand new chapel on Park Estate Road, Papakura. We've been in the Papakura and Pukekohe region for over 100 years. Come and see the history of the church at our opening.
Join us between 11:00am and 3:00pm, Saturday 1st September.… View moreThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is opening a brand new chapel on Park Estate Road, Papakura. We've been in the Papakura and Pukekohe region for over 100 years. Come and see the history of the church at our opening.
Join us between 11:00am and 3:00pm, Saturday 1st September. All are welcome!
Our new chapel at 209 Park Estate Road, Papakura, is a great blessing for members of the Church and for our community, who will use it and enjoy the feeling of the spirit that prevails within it.
A special conference will be held at 10:00am on Sunday 9th September.
From 16th September church services will start at 9:00am in all chapels in the Papakura and Pukekohe areas.
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