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Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Rejuvenate or refresh the colour of concrete inside or out with Resene ConcreteWash, a wash of sheer colour that can help to warm up the look of concrete without the need to replace it.

2743 days ago

Poll: To clamp or not to clamp

Reporter Franklin County News

A grieving mother had her car clamped minutes after giving a statement about her dead son at Henderson Police Station.

Her friend called the clamping company to ask for sympathy but they wouldn't have a bar of it.

What do you think? Should she be let off?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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To clamp or not to clamp
  • 88.6% She should get a break.
    88.6% Complete
  • 11.4% Rules are rules.
    11.4% Complete
35 votes
2728 days ago

Waikato DHB Nurses Strike

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients … View more
Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients in hospital and attending our clinics over the time leading up to and during the proposed industrial action we will be:

- Rescheduling appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics.
- Giving priority to emergency, critical care and maternity.
- Still providing some essential outpatient clinics such as cancer and dialysis treatments.
- Contacting all patients whose operations or clinic appointments are affected by the strike.

Please save the hospital emergency department for emergencies only.

If it’s not an emergency contact your GP, or go to an urgent care centre or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

For further information around the strike please visit our website - www.waikatodhb.health.nz/strike

Or if you have a query call toll-free 0800 276 216.
Find out more

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2729 days ago

Furry Fridays - so cute!

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Dogs are happiness on four legs. Their lives are about finding joy and having fun, and if the current moment isn't exactly fun - bathtime, maybe - then it's tolerable because after it's over, there's bound to be fun later.
A dog's happiness makes us happy. And that makes … View more
Dogs are happiness on four legs. Their lives are about finding joy and having fun, and if the current moment isn't exactly fun - bathtime, maybe - then it's tolerable because after it's over, there's bound to be fun later.
A dog's happiness makes us happy. And that makes them happy, and the whole glorious cycle starts again. What makes your four-legged friend happy? Share with your neighbours here :) And happy Furry Friday!

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2730 days ago

Are you excited for the ski season to start?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us … View more
Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us know in the replies! Photo credit: Tom Lee/ Stuff

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2730 days ago

80 cube m of pine mulch

Simon from Pukekohe

80 cubic m of pine mulch, ready for the garden or calf sheds. Need to have a loading vehicle, no small purchasers

Price: $5

2732 days ago

Emergency supplies in vehicle

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.

What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?

www.happens.nz...

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2733 days ago

Come along to our Wintec Info Sessions!

Wintec

Find out how you can get started towards the career you’ve always dreamed of at one of our info sessions! Talk to our tutors, take a tour of our facilities, and get answers to all your questions!

Rotokauri Campus: Wednesday 27 June
City Campus: Thursday 28 June

Drop in anytime between 3.30… View more
Find out how you can get started towards the career you’ve always dreamed of at one of our info sessions! Talk to our tutors, take a tour of our facilities, and get answers to all your questions!

Rotokauri Campus: Wednesday 27 June
City Campus: Thursday 28 June

Drop in anytime between 3.30 - 5.30pm

Visit our website for more information and to register for a reminder!
Find out more!

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