Miranda, Kaiaua

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

2831 days ago

TCDC will add a link to coastal flooding simulator to all LIMs.

Denis from Thames

I have convinced TCDC to include in its LIM reports a web link to Regional Council's sea level rise coastal flooding simulator. Property buyers will now be better able to assess the risk. Initially the Council refused. It took six months, three legal opinions and scores of emails but very … View moreI have convinced TCDC to include in its LIM reports a web link to Regional Council's sea level rise coastal flooding simulator. Property buyers will now be better able to assess the risk. Initially the Council refused. It took six months, three legal opinions and scores of emails but very pleasing that the right decision has been made. www.newsroom.co.nz...

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2831 days ago

Have your say on the future of tax

Tax Working Group

Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working … View more
Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working Group’s website today to watch a series of five short videos explaining the issues, and let them know your thoughts in the comment section.

Have your say on the future of tax at: taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/have-your-say-future-tax
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2831 days ago

ColourPlus Thames Raised $500 for Thames Foodbank!

Bruce and Eleanor from Thames

Thanks for the support of our local residents, ColourPlus Thames has raised $500 for Thames Foodbank by selling Fabric Sample Waterfalls at $5 each. Today we handed the proceed to Abby who is in charge of this great community work.

Start from today, we will continue to sell these waterfalls to … View more
Thanks for the support of our local residents, ColourPlus Thames has raised $500 for Thames Foodbank by selling Fabric Sample Waterfalls at $5 each. Today we handed the proceed to Abby who is in charge of this great community work.

Start from today, we will continue to sell these waterfalls to raise fund for Rescue Helicopter Trust.

We would appreciate the continued support from our caring community!

2831 days ago

What are your thoughts? Should the ministry give Aka Aka School a hand?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

A small Franklin school is calling on the Ministry of Education to think outside the box, rather than building new classrooms in the area.

Board of Trustees chairperson Stu Muir and principal Michaelene Nu'u believe they have a solution to ease the capacity of Pukekohe schools, while also … View more
A small Franklin school is calling on the Ministry of Education to think outside the box, rather than building new classrooms in the area.

Board of Trustees chairperson Stu Muir and principal Michaelene Nu'u believe they have a solution to ease the capacity of Pukekohe schools, while also filling up their three empty classrooms - by simply extending a bus route just down the road.

2831 days ago

Recap: Your decorating dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

A talented duo of colour and painting experts from Resene joined us for a chat on Homed tonight to answer all your colour conundrums and share their top tips for perfecting your paint jobs.

If you missed it, you can still check out what they had to say and pick up some new ideas, here.

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2832 days ago

THAMES COAST KIWI CARE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER 2018

Joanne from Thames

Its that time again Thames Coast Kiwi Cares annual fundraiser.
Sat April 21st Tapu Hall, Irish Music, Meal, Auctions, Raffles, Bar and add to this our 2 special feathered guests. Yes 2 of our kiwi returning from Rotoroa Island will stop in and pay us a visit on their way home to Te mata. Tickets … View more
Its that time again Thames Coast Kiwi Cares annual fundraiser.
Sat April 21st Tapu Hall, Irish Music, Meal, Auctions, Raffles, Bar and add to this our 2 special feathered guests. Yes 2 of our kiwi returning from Rotoroa Island will stop in and pay us a visit on their way home to Te mata. Tickets are available from the Organic shop. Please help support your local kiwi recovery project and enjoy a great night out #helpingwildkiwithrive

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2832 days ago

Erosion of Queen's Chain Due to Sea Level Rise

Denis from Thames

70 % of our coastline - which is public land - will be swallowed first by rising seas.
We may live on higher ground well above sea level – so why should we be worried about sea-level rise and coastal erosion? Because 70 % of our coastline - which is public land - will be swallowed first by … View more
70 % of our coastline - which is public land - will be swallowed first by rising seas.
We may live on higher ground well above sea level – so why should we be worried about sea-level rise and coastal erosion? Because 70 % of our coastline - which is public land - will be swallowed first by rising seas. No matter where we live most of us enjoy the coastal environment – especially the "Queen's chain". Much of our local economy is dependent on our coast being preserved .

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2833 days ago

A beginner's guide to upcycling

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Whether you're motivated by a tight budget or a desire for one-off pieces, if you like the idea of upcycling check out our beginner's guide for some top tips to get started.

We asked some upcycling experts to share their secrets on what works and what doesn't to breathe new life … View more
Whether you're motivated by a tight budget or a desire for one-off pieces, if you like the idea of upcycling check out our beginner's guide for some top tips to get started.

We asked some upcycling experts to share their secrets on what works and what doesn't to breathe new life into pre-loved treasures. We'd love to see the results of your own upcycling projects - you can share your before and after pics here. And don't forget you can enter them in Neighbourly's Upcycling awards too!

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