Miranda, Kaiaua

2817 days ago

Poll: Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

A Landmark report is suggesting our rural roads should be reduced to 70kmh. So, is it a good idea?
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Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?
  • 23% Yes, it's a good idea
    23% Complete
  • 75.7% No, our roads are fine at 100kmh
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.4% I'm unsure
    1.4% Complete
74 votes
2818 days ago

Now is your time to choose

Electoral Commission

If you’re Māori and enrolled to vote, look out for your Māori Electoral Option pack in the mail. You can choose to be on the Māori roll or General roll. Find out more

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2818 days ago

Bring your wardrobe to life! Pukekohe ReStore is rocking 'wearable art’.

The Team from

This is Chick, one of our truly wonderful ReStore staff members. She created this beautiful up-cycled 'wearable art' dress to display all the doilies we have in store…..how creative is that!

Whether it’s a fun occasion, Dressing for Success at work or you just want to add a … View more
This is Chick, one of our truly wonderful ReStore staff members. She created this beautiful up-cycled 'wearable art' dress to display all the doilies we have in store…..how creative is that!

Whether it’s a fun occasion, Dressing for Success at work or you just want to add a splash of colour to your wardrobe without depleting the wallet, 5 Adams Dr, Pukekohe is the place to come! We even have some beautiful designer pieces hidden in the racks!

We have amazing donation arriving every day….so drop in often to get the bargains.

Remember to think Pukekohe ReStore charity shop next time you fancy a 2nd hand shopping adventure or are donating your pre-loved goods. Like and Follow us on Facebook to be one of the first to see the latest great buys and specials in store.

Best of all… we warmly welcome you to join our ‘much loved volunteer' team and join in the fun!

Our Pukekohe ReStore team look forward to connecting with you very soon!
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2819 days ago

It's time.. show your community some love and WIN!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.

Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and … View more
Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.

Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and simply pick up a little litter in your street, tidy your favourite park, or remove bits and bobs from a nearby beach. Take part in 2018!
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2821 days ago

Retaining wall

Raewyn from Hunua

Hi we are looking for person to retain this area for us. We have taken down the old retaining area and cut out for a caravan. The back height is just under a mitre.

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2820 days ago

Have you subscribed to Get Growing? It's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on foraging for edible fungi, making seed-raising mix out of autumn leaves, collecting seed from deciduous trees, picking peaches and brewing cider.

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Our crop of the week is … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on foraging for edible fungi, making seed-raising mix out of autumn leaves, collecting seed from deciduous trees, picking peaches and brewing cider.

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Our crop of the week is Humulus lupulus, the hop plant, and we have a special feature on planting spring-flowering bulbs including a regional planting and flowering guide. Make health-boosting meals from new cookbook SuperVeg and be in to WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES!
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2821 days ago

It's not too late to submit a masterpiece!

Resene

Check out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and … View moreCheck out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and "Most unrecognisable re-purposed item"!

It's not too late to show us your creative side and you could WIN...
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2822 days ago

Now is your time to choose

Electoral Commission

If you’re Māori and enrolled to vote, you will get a Māori Electoral Option pack in the mail soon. You can choose to be on the Māori roll or the General roll. Find out more

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2828 days ago

A few must watches for young thoughtful readers.

Derrick from Thames

I see more misinformation is being promulgated by Alistair Brickell in Hauraki Herald "Conversations". For example, he states "there is no evidence anywhere in the world of any increase in the actual rate of sea level rise." That is totally incorrect because over the last … View moreI see more misinformation is being promulgated by Alistair Brickell in Hauraki Herald "Conversations". For example, he states "there is no evidence anywhere in the world of any increase in the actual rate of sea level rise." That is totally incorrect because over the last century the average global increase was about 1.3mm per year. It is now 3.4mm per year and there is an enormous body of evidence that the rate will increase. Yes, so far the rise has been essentially linear but there are strong hints that we may soon record an exponential curve. One hopes that its exponent will be small. Here is the actual past record.
 climate.nasa.gov...
However, sea level rise is only part of the problem for those living close to the sea. Storms and their tidal surges are already more prevalent and they are projected to become worse. Indeed, cyclones are increasingly impacting New Zealand.
Unfortunately much of the information has been produced by those in the northern hemisphere where climate changes are ahead of those here in the south due to changes in the Arctic. We should learn from them because we are only decades behind and we should all be watching Antarctic events with immense interest..
www.nationalgeographic.com...
Here is another excellent video that is highly educational. Young persons currently thinking about buying a future property have only themselves to blame if they do not educate themselves.
www.youtube.com....
Brickell is partly correct in regards to future costs. Over coming decades there will be a retreat from sections of our coasts especially as properties become increasing flood risks. Thus there will be increased insurance costs. Indeed, its happening already.
We are also paying for flood protection, especially for the plains. I leave it to readers to guess if costs might increase over coming decades.
 In regards to protecting currently endangered properties especially along the Thames coast etc, it is a cost benefit exercise. Will providing storm surge protections (e.g. sea walls) provide more financial benefit to our overal communities than for example losing homes that might have decades of ensurable future use? I suspect a sea wall that will protect current homes at least for their estimated lifetimes is worthwhile.
I worry for my grand children and especially their offspring.

2823 days ago

Brittany came off a motorbike at 200km/h. Here’s her story.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

It’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.

Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in … View more
It’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.

Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in basic streetwear, the 20-year-old fell off the back of a ‘bike travelling at 120mph and was partially skinned alive. Brittany speaks eloquently about what happened that day, the aftermath and how she now champions wearing the right protective gear on every ride. Watch it, and please pass on the message to anyone you know who rides. And encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching.
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2823 days ago

Huge Stock Take Clearance Sale now on!

Golf Warehouse

Save up to 20-50% off Everything in-store* this long Easter weekend!

Talk to our experts to get the right advice. We have NZ's largest range of golf equipment, balls, shoes, apparel and much more we have got something in stock for everyone.

* Discounts are off the Original Recommended … View more
Save up to 20-50% off Everything in-store* this long Easter weekend!

Talk to our experts to get the right advice. We have NZ's largest range of golf equipment, balls, shoes, apparel and much more we have got something in stock for everyone.

* Discounts are off the Original Recommended Retail Price and giveaways are excluded, Floor Stock Only - Some stock may be in a ‘shop soiled’ condition.
XXIO 10, XXIO Forged 6 & Prime 9 product and purchase of vouchers is excluded from the sale
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