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Got a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!
From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve … View moreGot a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!
From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve seen it all! We’ve had Track and Drift sessions, a Motokhana, and if the tracks not really your thing we run a Show & Shine competition. Or just come along and park up your Toyota, enjoy the festivities and be in to win some cool spot prizes.
Seaweek/ Kaupapa Moana is New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea, hosted by the NZ Association for Environmental Education. It’s a time for all of us to get to know our ocean, its habitats, characteristics and inhabitants better.
This year Hauraki DOC chose to celebrate our … View moreSeaweek/ Kaupapa Moana is New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea, hosted by the NZ Association for Environmental Education. It’s a time for all of us to get to know our ocean, its habitats, characteristics and inhabitants better.
This year Hauraki DOC chose to celebrate our oceans by working with local schools to support cleaning up Tikapa Moana and acknowledging others doing great work in caring for our marine environment.
Helena Myers, a Thames High school student, organised a morning of cleaning up the mangroves near the bird hide in Thames. Helena organised her first clean up in this area two years ago after seeing all the rubbish and realising that she wanted to make a difference. She asked friends and family if they wanted to help her and they were keen to get involved.
Helena said she is amazed how much support you get when you put it out there. This year over 30 people turned up and 27 bags of rubbish were removed from this special environment. Helena said “it’s great to see the amount of waste reducing since I started. Regular action and possibly the reduction in the use of plastic bags is making a real difference.”Thames High school outdoor education senior class chose to celebrate Sea Week by visiting Te Whanganui A Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve for their first ocean snorkel. Having already developed their skills in the swimming pool and Hoffmans
pool in the Kauaeranga river, Sea Week provided the perfect opportunity to do an extended trip to a special protected area of water and get up close to underwater wildlife.
DOC staff worked with two schools to do beach clean ups. The Natural High outdoor class of Thames High School got into the thick of it wading through the mud of the mangroves at the head of the firth to remove rubbish. Old burley bags and other fishing debris were common finds but there were also a number of drink cans, old car tires, plastic bags and a hubcap. 16 Thames South School children from Ngaa Kahui Whetuu class (NKW2) did a great job picking up all rubbish they could find at Kuranui Bay. This beach is regularly cleaned by members of the public however the children still managed to remove one large bag of rubbish. During their time they also learnt about some of our marine wildlife and gathered materials for creating art projects back at school.
Donate today to the Christchurch Victims Fund. All money raised will help meet our victim’s needs, including support and financial assistance. We thank-you for your contribution, every little bit helps.
Full nationwide coverage of the School Strike for Climate on Friday - www.stuff.co.nz...
Whangamata Cancer Support Group is running a Living Well Programme over two days from 10.00am -3.30 pm both days at Cornerstone house. Offers practical ways of living well through your journey. Lunch provided
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This is free to anyone with any type or stage of cancer and carers
Ring… View moreWhangamata Cancer Support Group is running a Living Well Programme over two days from 10.00am -3.30 pm both days at Cornerstone house. Offers practical ways of living well through your journey. Lunch provided
08/04/19
15/04/19
This is free to anyone with any type or stage of cancer and carers
Ring Jan Collins for details /registration on 0274822218
As many probably are I am disturbed and saddened by what has happened in Christchurch. Would anyone in the Thames area be interested in a public display of solidarity for those impacted tomorrow? Any ideas/suggestions as to how to proceed?
If you would like to volunteer to help our members in Christchurch, please reach out to our Canterbury Neighbourhood Support Coordinator, Dave Wilkinson at: manager@canterburyns.net
EziBuy’s in town at the Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton. 3 days only.
Enjoy 60 to 80% off an incredible range - Men's and Women's fashion, homeware and accessories. Including amazing brands NEXT and Pumpkin Patch!
New styles added daily.
Doors open 9 am Friday. We’ll see… View moreEziBuy’s in town at the Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton. 3 days only.
Enjoy 60 to 80% off an incredible range - Men's and Women's fashion, homeware and accessories. Including amazing brands NEXT and Pumpkin Patch!
New styles added daily.
Doors open 9 am Friday. We’ll see you there!
On Friday we saw the best and the very worst.
We cannot let the despicable atrocity in Christchurch divert us from acknowledging what is good and great in our society. There is an underbelly of racism in New Zealand and hopefully the terrible events in Christchurch will be the catalyst for all of … View moreOn Friday we saw the best and the very worst.
We cannot let the despicable atrocity in Christchurch divert us from acknowledging what is good and great in our society. There is an underbelly of racism in New Zealand and hopefully the terrible events in Christchurch will be the catalyst for all of us to call it out wherever we experience it. We’re also going to see long overdue major reform of our gun laws. But there is so much that is good and great in our society. Hopefully arising out of this terrible tragedy we will become more inclusive and tolerant.
So my focus is going to be on the positive and uplifting elements in our society such as the enormously successful School Strike for Climate which was overshadowed by the shocking tragedy Christchurch. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
A page has been created, upon request, as an opportunity for a member to share their condolences and messages for the people of Christchurch. If you'd like to share your condolences then feel free to leave one here.
The Stuff team has also asked readers to share messages of support for … View moreA page has been created, upon request, as an opportunity for a member to share their condolences and messages for the people of Christchurch. If you'd like to share your condolences then feel free to leave one here.
The Stuff team has also asked readers to share messages of support for those affected by the terror attack in Christchurch on March 15. You can read some of the many beautiful tributes they have received so far by clicking the link here.
All over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.
The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the … View moreAll over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.
The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the whole country. And because entering means sharing their achievements, other teachers can follow in their footsteps.
Be inspired by what teams at schools, kura and early learning services are doing for our children and young people – watch the videos now.
Police would like to hear from anybody who may have seen, heard or have any information on the Christchurch attacks of 15 March.
People with information that can help the investigation can now use a dedicated form on the NZ Police website here
This form can be used to submit information, … View morePolice would like to hear from anybody who may have seen, heard or have any information on the Christchurch attacks of 15 March.
People with information that can help the investigation can now use a dedicated form on the NZ Police website here
This form can be used to submit information, photos and/or documents. You can also use the form to tell us if you have video footage, which can be submitted separately.
People are advised that this is not an emergency channel and that if they see anything suspicious or need urgent help they should ring 111.
When catering business Baker & Son found it difficult to access finance from traditional lenders, Prospa was there to help. Find out how this family-run business used a Prospa loan to expand and upgrade their kitchen, and deliver more sweet treats to customers around Auckland.
Help the Warehouse support Pedal for Plunket provides support services for the development of health and wellbeing of New Zealand families.
With your help The Warehouse and Plunket are providing a baby essentials pack to families in need
Donate in store today and help give a child the best … View moreHelp the Warehouse support Pedal for Plunket provides support services for the development of health and wellbeing of New Zealand families.
With your help The Warehouse and Plunket are providing a baby essentials pack to families in need
Donate in store today and help give a child the best start in life.
School Strike for Climate - events planned in Thames, Coromandel town and Waihi on 15 March. See the emails on the map to make contact with the organizers. Adults can be involved and show support.
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