Otorohanga District, Otorohanga

2693 days ago

re: Pre-diabetes

Debbie Cunliffe from

If you've been told your blood sugar is a 'bit high' or that you are at risk of 'pre-diabetes', then come down to the Diabetes Centre @ Graced (174 Eleventh Ave Tauranga) or ring our INFOline (07) 571 3422 and find out how you can avoid 'high sugar levels' … View moreIf you've been told your blood sugar is a 'bit high' or that you are at risk of 'pre-diabetes', then come down to the Diabetes Centre @ Graced (174 Eleventh Ave Tauranga) or ring our INFOline (07) 571 3422 and find out how you can avoid 'high sugar levels' becoming 'type two diabetes.'

2694 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive. Share tips now

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2700 days ago

Should fast-food chains ditch plastic straws?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you think of this campaign? Hamilton high school students Chelsea West, Haydee Anson and Abbey Huriwai are publicly challenging McDonald's to ditch plastic straws nationwide. Although the fast-food giant has a couple of small initiatives on straw use, it seems to have… View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you think of this campaign? Hamilton high school students Chelsea West, Haydee Anson and Abbey Huriwai are publicly challenging McDonald's to ditch plastic straws nationwide. Although the fast-food giant has a couple of small initiatives on straw use, it seems to have no intention of expanding that initiative any time soon.

What do you think of the challenge? Should fast-food places ditch plastic straws? Do you think a straw on request policy would work in NZ? Let us know in the replies! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff.)

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2696 days ago

We've Moved

Debbie Cunliffe from

Come and find out about your risk of diabetes, chat about your diabetes or just have a cuppa. Find us at 174 Eleventh Ave Tauranga in the Graced Support Centre

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2697 days ago

The best animal bedding – Guaranteed supply

Bonnie the Cow

Bonnie the Cow animal bedding
Quality Animal Bedding is our business! Our mission is to find clever and simple ways to improve animal comfort, welfare and condition.

Untreated, recycled timber
Manufactured from naturally air-dried, recycled timber, our PREMIUM Grade Bedding is shredded to a … View more
Bonnie the Cow animal bedding
Quality Animal Bedding is our business! Our mission is to find clever and simple ways to improve animal comfort, welfare and condition.

Untreated, recycled timber
Manufactured from naturally air-dried, recycled timber, our PREMIUM Grade Bedding is shredded to a specific particle size to ensure an aerated surface. Guaranteed quality and year-round supply.

Animals stay warm and dry
Premium Grade Bedding has less than 20% moisture; installed dry and stays dry. Guaranteed quality and year-round supply.
Find out more!

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2697 days ago

SH2 Waimana Gorge to remain one lane while more rain expected

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency says work is continuing to clear the slip in the Waimana Gorge in eastern Bay of Plenty but the road will need to stay partially closed.

The road closed Sunday night after heavy rain and opened to one lane yesterday afternoon. Further inspection has revealed more debris … View more
The NZ Transport Agency says work is continuing to clear the slip in the Waimana Gorge in eastern Bay of Plenty but the road will need to stay partially closed.

The road closed Sunday night after heavy rain and opened to one lane yesterday afternoon. Further inspection has revealed more debris may fall. It’s likely to stay one lane until later this week while NZTA wait for forecast heavy rain to pass. Work to clear the slip will continue when it’s safe to do so.

NZTA say they would like to apologise in advance for any delay the clearing work may cause. People should check the NZTA website, NZTA local social media or call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS before they travel.

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2698 days ago

Do you know what sick leave you’re entitled to?

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View more
With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.

These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.

Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.

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2699 days ago

Girl Guides

Helena from Owhata

Do you know a girl who would like to have fun and learn new skills as part of an up to date organisation in your local area?
If so, GirlGuiding NZ is here:

Pippins: 5 & 6 year olds
Brownies: 7 – 9 ½ years old
Guides: 9 – 12 ½ years old
Rangers: 12 – 17 years old

For … View more
Do you know a girl who would like to have fun and learn new skills as part of an up to date organisation in your local area?
If so, GirlGuiding NZ is here:

Pippins: 5 & 6 year olds
Brownies: 7 – 9 ½ years old
Guides: 9 – 12 ½ years old
Rangers: 12 – 17 years old

For further information please contact:
GirlGuiding New Zealand
www.girlguidingnz.org.nz...
info@girlguidingnz.org.nz

0800 22 22 92

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2699 days ago

Girl biscuits available in Te Puke

Helena from Owhata

Girl guide biscuits have arrived in Te Puke. Original, chocolate or mini choc dipped. All $3.50 per packet

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2703 days ago

NZ MADE/NĀ NIU TĪRENI: Waikato-Tainui Raupatu settlement

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

The land wars of the 1860s saw the confiscation … View more
The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

The land wars of the 1860s saw the confiscation of half a million hectares in Waikato. People were driven from their homes. The second Māori king, Tāwhiao, and his followers became refugees in the King Country.

Find out more about what happened to Waikato-Tainui Raupatu, where you live, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.

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2699 days ago

3 bed house from mid-October

Cille from Te Puke

Hi! I hope this is ok to post here. We are a family of 5 looking for a 3 bedroom house to rent from mid-October. We would need something unfurnished and would like to live around the areas of Mount Maunganui or Papamoa Beach. We are hoping to find something in the 500NZD per week range. If anyone … View moreHi! I hope this is ok to post here. We are a family of 5 looking for a 3 bedroom house to rent from mid-October. We would need something unfurnished and would like to live around the areas of Mount Maunganui or Papamoa Beach. We are hoping to find something in the 500NZD per week range. If anyone knows of a suitable house coming up for rental mid-October, I would love to hear from you. Thank you!

2701 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.

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

So go on, encourage your local primary… View more
The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.

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

So go on, encourage your local primary school to get stuck in. Share your passion for growing fresh, nutritious food and win! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs and it’s really easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Enter now

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2701 days ago

Superheroes raise money for deaf kids

Loud Shirt Day

Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?

This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear … View more
Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?

This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear implants.

Loud Shirt Day is a great way to commit serious fashion crimes and have a whole lot of fun. This year's theme is Superheroes, so grab your brightest, funkiest superhero outfits to wow others and raise money for a great cause. Register at loudshirtday.org.nz and we’ll send you a free fundraising pack. It’s that easy!

If you're keen to help kick-start our fundraising efforts, good news! You can donate via Givealittle here.

Thanks for your support,
Ankita
(Loud Shirt Day Coordinator)
Register now

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2701 days ago

Pioneer surround sound system

Jackie from Kawaha Point

3yrs old HDMI capable inbuilt amplifier 7 speakers receiver unit . Unit alone $1200 new

Price: $500

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2703 days ago

large computer desk

Scot from Kawaha Point

Free large computer desk. some cosmetic damage but still solid and sturdy. can deliver within 5km radius kawaha point

Free

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