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2651 days ago

Heavy rain for Coromandel Peninsula

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A sub-tropical low to the north of New Zealand is expected to approach the Far North today, before moving away to the east on Wednesday. This low is forecast to direct a moist southeast flow across the upper North Island, delivering a period of the Coromandel Peninsula north of Whangamata.

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A sub-tropical low to the north of New Zealand is expected to approach the Far North today, before moving away to the east on Wednesday. This low is forecast to direct a moist southeast flow across the upper North Island, delivering a period of the Coromandel Peninsula north of Whangamata.

Valid: 18 hours from 9am Tuesday to 3am Wednesday
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, mainly in the north and east. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria (e.g. 50-70 mm in 18h).

People are advised to stay up to date with forecasts in case parts of this weather watch is upgraded to a full warning. You can keep up-to-date here.

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2652 days ago

Paeroa College students face off in haka wars

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Paeroa College celebrated Te wiki o te reo Māori last week with a daily quiz, lunchtime games, class activities, a new school waiata, hangi and house haka wars, which were won by Rapari house.

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2653 days ago

Lounge Suite

Caron from Whitianga

Near new faux leather lounge suite. 3 seater of which 2 seats recline and 2 single recliners. Black

Price: $1,200

2654 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you don’t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
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2654 days ago

Whangamata Fibre Frolic

Cherry from Whangamata

It's all on today and tomorrow from 10 til 2 at the Memorial Hall. The excitement is building! Try new skills and be reminded of past ones. the kids will love some of the activities. It'll be a good weekend. Thanks for supporting the efforts of the Whangamata Spinners and Weavers for … View moreIt's all on today and tomorrow from 10 til 2 at the Memorial Hall. The excitement is building! Try new skills and be reminded of past ones. the kids will love some of the activities. It'll be a good weekend. Thanks for supporting the efforts of the Whangamata Spinners and Weavers for bringing this event to the community.

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2655 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2655 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
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