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It is the weekend!

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2290 days ago

Should vaping be banned in schools?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours - Principals in schools are backing the government's plan to ban most vape flavours.

They warn that without firm action, New Zealand will have a new generation of people addicted to nicotine. Many students mistakenly believe that vapes contain only water and flavouring.

What … View more
Hi neighbours - Principals in schools are backing the government's plan to ban most vape flavours.

They warn that without firm action, New Zealand will have a new generation of people addicted to nicotine. Many students mistakenly believe that vapes contain only water and flavouring.

What are your thoughts? Should vaping be banned in schools?

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2299 days ago

Would Thames benefit from having more unique shops?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours - Raymond May has abandoned hope of creating a unique antique business in Thames after the council requested he moves it.

He said 'Just Plane Interesting', a business with the intent to showcase artworks, antiques, and movie memorabilia, just wasn't meant to be in the … View more
Hi neighbours - Raymond May has abandoned hope of creating a unique antique business in Thames after the council requested he moves it.

He said 'Just Plane Interesting', a business with the intent to showcase artworks, antiques, and movie memorabilia, just wasn't meant to be in the town.

Will you miss this business? Would Thames benefit from having more unique shops?

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2290 days ago

Transform your candle holders

The Team from Resene ColorShop Matamata

A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this … View more
A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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2291 days ago

Thames Green $ Market

Alice from Thames

Saturday 14th September- Grahamstown Hall, 768 Pollen St, Thames. 8.30am until 11 am
Enjoy fun , friendly atmosphere variety of stalls- new crafts, crocheted and knitted items, new and used bric brac , household items, books and lots more, plants , . Lots of bargains , all welcome Kitchen and cup … View more
Saturday 14th September- Grahamstown Hall, 768 Pollen St, Thames. 8.30am until 11 am
Enjoy fun , friendly atmosphere variety of stalls- new crafts, crocheted and knitted items, new and used bric brac , household items, books and lots more, plants , . Lots of bargains , all welcome Kitchen and cup of tea or coffee
Why not join the market, become a member and enjoy the member benefits- trading is fun and easy ask our members about joining

2291 days ago

The Voting Climate: A Stuff survey of every council candidate

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the … View more
Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the results of our survey on a special section, in time for when ballot papers start arriving in mailboxes at the end of next week.

If you're standing as a council candidate, please answer Stuff's climate change survey.

To find out more, click here

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2291 days ago

FREE trial swimming lesson

Hilton Brown Swimming

Summer is Nigh. Give swimming lessons a try!

At Hilton Brown Swimming we provide a fun, safe and caring environment for people of all ages (infants through to adults) to learn to swim.

Ensure that you and your family are summer swimming ready.

Touch base with us today to book in your … View more
Summer is Nigh. Give swimming lessons a try!

At Hilton Brown Swimming we provide a fun, safe and caring environment for people of all ages (infants through to adults) to learn to swim.

Ensure that you and your family are summer swimming ready.

Touch base with us today to book in your free trial swimming lesson. 07 855 8666
Book online now

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2292 days ago

Are you going to the Classic Car parade this weekend?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours - are you going to the Rotary Paeroa Vintage and Classic Car parade this Saturday? Will you be showcasing a vehicle?

One of the main features will be the 1978 Ford LTD limousine that was once used to chauffer former Prime Minister Robert Muldoon. His former partner Gloria MacGregor… View more
Hi neighbours - are you going to the Rotary Paeroa Vintage and Classic Car parade this Saturday? Will you be showcasing a vehicle?

One of the main features will be the 1978 Ford LTD limousine that was once used to chauffer former Prime Minister Robert Muldoon. His former partner Gloria MacGregor purchased the limo from his estate and will celebrate her family memories at the show.

The street parade will commence at Wharf St, Paeroa, from 11am.

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2294 days ago

Poll: What are your thoughts on transportable homes?

The Team from Transbuild

Whether you are space or budget sensitive, many are consciously choosing to inhabit a smaller living footprint. Our simple yet clever designs, provide savvy living spaces for the discerning.

Primary or secondary dwellings for extended family, generating rental income, accommodating expanding … View more
Whether you are space or budget sensitive, many are consciously choosing to inhabit a smaller living footprint. Our simple yet clever designs, provide savvy living spaces for the discerning.

Primary or secondary dwellings for extended family, generating rental income, accommodating expanding family needs without the cost and stress of renovating or moving, the bach or home or simply cashing up so you can live a little.

Refer to the floor plans for indicative layouts, or if you prefer a bespoke design, prices are available on request, email us here.
Get a quote

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What are your thoughts on transportable homes?
  • 46.7% I'd love to live in a transportable home
    46.7% Complete
  • 26% Would be great as a batch
    26% Complete
  • 18% Perfect for guests or farmhands
    18% Complete
  • 9.3% Not my cup of tea
    9.3% Complete
300 votes
2292 days ago

Kia ora lovely people of Aotearoa!

Women's Refuge New Zealand

We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, … View more
We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, we'd love you to complete our anonymous survey and go into the draw to win one of three $50 Prezzy cards.

Your experiences will help us to assist others who are seeking support in the future, therefore we will be very grateful for your thoughts.

Ngā mihi nui.

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2292 days ago

Will you paint it blue?

Resene

Over 3000 New Zealand men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer each year. Paint it blue for our boys by buying a *blue* Resene testpot. We'll donate $1 to The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand with every blue 60ml testpot sold between 10-25 September 2019. It's that simple! Find out more

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2294 days ago

Three-minute power te reo Māori lesson: Five words every Kiwi should know

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

You don't need to learn how to speak perfect, formal te reo Māori to help normalise the language of Aotearoa - you can do it one word at a time.

At the end of this three-minute power te reo Māori lesson you'll know five key words and how to use them.

On Friday our … View more
Hi Neighbours,

You don't need to learn how to speak perfect, formal te reo Māori to help normalise the language of Aotearoa - you can do it one word at a time.

At the end of this three-minute power te reo Māori lesson you'll know five key words and how to use them.

On Friday our tutor, Anton Matthews, will be live on Stuff at 12.30pm to answer any questions from this week's lessons.

For more lessons, click here

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