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A substantial highly-fertile vegetable cropping block – producing broccoli, onions and pumpkins – ha…
Hey Neighbours,
What are your thoughts on introducing compulsory Te Reo in schools?
Why do you think it is, or isn't important?
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Day tramps are arranged monthly to encourage young people to
experience and explore nature and the outdoors in the parks and
reserves around us. Experienced leaders plan and lead these
excursions, and teach and encourage learning safe outdoor
practices, teamwork, companionship and … View moreDay tramps are arranged monthly to encourage young people to
experience and explore nature and the outdoors in the parks and
reserves around us. Experienced leaders plan and lead these
excursions, and teach and encourage learning safe outdoor
practices, teamwork, companionship and leadership qualities.
Young people and families are all welcome
Children under 8yrs need to be accompanied by an adult
This month Sunday 20th May
we will travel to Karangahake Gorge
via Paeroa to Waihi at the junction of the Coromandel Range and the Mamaku Range
Fill in the form and return to Ross at the Youth Centre Ph : 2385125
In recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this … View moreIn recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this as a potential scam.
Phone companies are advising customers to reject these calls and if you have friends or family living overseas, it is recommended to have their numbers added as contacts in your mobile phone, so you can identify when they are calling you.
- Check out these tips from Netsafe for how to help protect yourself from scams.
- Read about the different types of scams you could be caught out by including wangiri (one ring) and 'technical support' scams
- Find out how to report a phone scam here.
If you’re not sure if something is legitimate or genuine you can contact Netsafe free advice seven days a week on 0508 NETSAFE or visit netsafe.org.nz
Hey Neighbours,
How's this for boosting workplace morale? Christchurch boss Paul Kelly is celebrating 20 years in the business by flying the entire staff to Las Vegas for a week. Has your boss ever showed incredible generosity?
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Hi neighbours,
Did you hear the chant "1,2,3,4, midwives deserve more", ring out across Hamilton? Hundreds of people marched in their purple attire to support midwives around the country. What are your thoughts? Should midwives be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, … View moreHi neighbours,
Did you hear the chant "1,2,3,4, midwives deserve more", ring out across Hamilton? Hundreds of people marched in their purple attire to support midwives around the country. What are your thoughts? Should midwives be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here.
The wooden platform at Pukekohe station has stood for over a century, but now plans to electrify the…
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.
Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.
Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.
Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!
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. Subscribe here.
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Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?
A 21-year-old man has appeared in court over a recent spate of fires in south Auckland. The man of …
A lucky charity could walk away from the table with thousands of dollars for its cause. This August…
The children of Pukekohe need your help to fight the cold this winter. Pukekohe has a significant n…
With the Auckland Council set to vote on the fuel tax May 31. What do you think Franklin? Is it a good idea or should we axe the tax?
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Are you or children in your care dealing with some significant loss, grief or change in your life? Maybe we at Pukekohe Community Action can help you -- or maybe you can help us.
Pukekohe Community Action is about to start new Seasons for Growth programmes for both adults and children in the … View moreAre you or children in your care dealing with some significant loss, grief or change in your life? Maybe we at Pukekohe Community Action can help you -- or maybe you can help us.
Pukekohe Community Action is about to start new Seasons for Growth programmes for both adults and children in the next couple of weeks.
Our Seasons programme this term will be running in two local primary schools and two local high schools and we also offer an after-school programme for children. Parents are welcome to attend a programme that runs at the same time as the after-school programme which helps resource them to support the children.
An evening adult programme will also be held.
Feedback from one parent:
“My son was reluctant at first and sat outside the room but now he really enjoys coming. He is now opening up and has been able to talk and express how he feels at times. My daughter has been excited to come each week.
Both of the children have learned so much including who their safe people are to talk to. I have already recommended this programme to three other people. Personally I will miss the same place to come to for the parent programme where I can talk with no judgment or expectation. It is nice to be reminded that doing your best is good enough.”
Of course we cannot run these programmes without a good team of volunteers. If you have a couple of spare hours in your week and would like to join a team of people who like to support others we would love to hear from you and have you as part of our Pukekohe Community Action (PCA) team, which has more than 30 people already assisting with programmes as volunteers.
Last year alone PCA had more than 450 people directly participating in programmes.
Full training will be provided.
If you would like to know more about these programmes, either to be a participant or to help facilitate, please email pukekohecommunityaction@xtra.co.nz or phone or text Jan on 0274521366.
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