Miranda, Kaiaua

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2681 days ago

Submissions open for Proposed Waikato District Plan

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The community can now make a submission regarding Waikato District Council’s Proposed Plan.

Key changes between the current Operative Plan and the Proposed Plan include:

• The adding of around 60 heritage sites and buildings, along with 16 notable trees to their respective lists. The … View more
The community can now make a submission regarding Waikato District Council’s Proposed Plan.

Key changes between the current Operative Plan and the Proposed Plan include:

• The adding of around 60 heritage sites and buildings, along with 16 notable trees to their respective lists. The rules have been amended to provide for ongoing maintenance and care or repair.
• A consistent residential zone and redeveloped village zone, along with three business zones. Additional residential zone areas have also been created in Tuakau, Pokeno, Te Kowhai, Taupiri, Ngaruawahia and Horotiu to allow for growth, along with an additional industrial zoned area in Huntly.
• Under the Taangata Whenua chapter, flexible provisions have been created that give more options for those with Maaori Freehold Land.

Community drop-in sessions will be held in August and September throughout the district - find out more here.
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2681 days ago

Want to make a real difference in your community?

Vision West

Be part of an award-winning organisation making a real difference in the community. Support workers are needed to assist clients in their own homes with housework, shopping, meal preparation and showering.

Guaranteed part-time hours and casual positions available. Full drivers licence and … View more
Be part of an award-winning organisation making a real difference in the community. Support workers are needed to assist clients in their own homes with housework, shopping, meal preparation and showering.

Guaranteed part-time hours and casual positions available. Full drivers licence and reliable vehicle, good communication skills with clear spoken English and New Zealand residency or valid work permit essential. Starting rate from $19.80 per hour.

APPLY TODAY

Email midlands.recruitment@visionwest.org.nz or phone the recruitment line on 07 846 1890.
Find out more!

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2682 days ago

Poll: Primary teachers and principals strike

Reporter Franklin County News

Almost 30,000 teachers and principals are striking for the first time in 24 years today.
What's your position? Do you support the strike or do you think teachers get paid enough?
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Primary teachers and principals strike
  • 11.1% Yes, but its a pain to have the school closed.
    11.1% Complete
  • 0% I agree with their position but a strike goes too far.
    0% Complete
  • 0% No, they get paid enough for the job they do.
    0% Complete
  • 88.9% I back the strike 100 per cent
    88.9% Complete
18 votes
2682 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View more
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.

The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.

Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.

So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Find out more

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2688 days ago

CAP

Bruce and Eleanor from Thames

Dear Community
We know there are many people and families in Thames, Coromandel & Hauraki who are struggling with the pressures of financial debt. Through working for over 10 years with our debt help centre clients, we have seen how these struggles can damage lives and cause both financial … View more
Dear Community
We know there are many people and families in Thames, Coromandel & Hauraki who are struggling with the pressures of financial debt. Through working for over 10 years with our debt help centre clients, we have seen how these struggles can damage lives and cause both financial and relational struggles.
We are excited to announce that Equippers Church Thames is partnering with Christians Against Poverty (CAP) to launch a CAP Debt Help Centre, serving the Thames, Coromandel & Hauraki area. Your local CAP Debt Help team will visit homes, prepare an effective budget and provide long term support for clients until they are out of debt and financially free.

We would like to invite you to a morning tea at Equippers Church Thames to hear more about CAP and our new CAP Debt Help Centre.
Where: Equippers Church Thames Building – 507 Mackay Street, Thames
When: Thursday 16 August 10am – 11:20am
For catering purposes, please RSVP via email: eleanor.birrell@capnz.org

Who are CAP?
CAP was first established in the UK in 1996 before coming to New Zealand in 2007. Now CAP NZ offer services in the following areas:
Debt Help
CAP Money
Job Clubs
Release Groups
Life Skills
CAP is currently providing a lifeline to thousands of people struggling with unmanageable debt, unemployment, life controlling habits and lacking in essential life skills. CAP’s compassionate, holistic and professional approach has seen thousands of lives and families transformed.

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2683 days ago

Poll: Should we ban bee-killing pesticides?

Reporter Franklin County News

Hi all, Mitre 10 have followed the example set by Bunnnings and will be phasing out all pesticides containing bee-killing neonicotinoids from its 82 nationwide stores from November.

Other retailers have said they have no plans to pull the pesticides from their shelves.

Now, do you think New … View more
Hi all, Mitre 10 have followed the example set by Bunnnings and will be phasing out all pesticides containing bee-killing neonicotinoids from its 82 nationwide stores from November.

Other retailers have said they have no plans to pull the pesticides from their shelves.

Now, do you think New Zealand should put a blanket ban on pesticides containing these chemicals?

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should we ban bee-killing pesticides?
  • 100% Yes, we need to protect the bees.
    100% Complete
  • 0% No, we need pesticides that get the job done.
    0% Complete
21 votes
2683 days ago

Animal Welfare

Gail from Thames

To all the animal lovers out there, I am looking for volunteers to foster animals for the Saving Hope Foundation. Website
www.savinghope.co.nz... savinghopefoundationnz@gmail.com

2694 days ago

Got your Get Growing?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on cat-proofing raised beds, pruning roses, sowing seeds for flower power in your garden this summer, planting strawberries and growing peas. Check out our lists of 10 crops you can sow undercover now to get a head-start on spring and 10 … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on cat-proofing raised beds, pruning roses, sowing seeds for flower power in your garden this summer, planting strawberries and growing peas. Check out our lists of 10 crops you can sow undercover now to get a head-start on spring and 10 plants you can grow to feed the birds, plus join our campaign to create bird-friendly suburbs across New Zealand and get some free native plant seed from NZ Seeds! We also have a fabulous prize pack from Grosafe, copies of the latest issue of NZ Gardener and double passes to the 2018 New Zealand Flower & Garden Show.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Best of all, it's free! Click on the link to subscribe.

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2683 days ago

What level of service does your car need next?

AA Motoring

Our new AA Motoring Auto Centre is now open at 119 Manuaku Road and we're ready to service your vehicle! To find out what level of service your car needs next, visit our website.

If it's car stuff, we can do it:
- All makes and models including European
- Fixed-price vehicle … View more
Our new AA Motoring Auto Centre is now open at 119 Manuaku Road and we're ready to service your vehicle! To find out what level of service your car needs next, visit our website.

If it's car stuff, we can do it:
- All makes and models including European
- Fixed-price vehicle servicing from $159
- Mechanical repairs
- Vehicle inspections
- Suspension, clutches, cambelts
- Battery charge, loan or replacement
- Diagnostic engine & component scans
- Brake inspections and repairs
- We can reset service lights

Give us a call on 09 238 6566 and check out our website for more information.
Find your service level here

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