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2979 days ago

Do you have?

Kate from Thames

I am Looking for an old kapok mattress to use the stuffing out of. I am a yoga teacher doing therapeutic yoga classes and would like to make some large bolsters for my students to recline against. I will need to stuff them with something fairly heavy and firm and thought Kapok would do the trick. … View moreI am Looking for an old kapok mattress to use the stuffing out of. I am a yoga teacher doing therapeutic yoga classes and would like to make some large bolsters for my students to recline against. I will need to stuff them with something fairly heavy and firm and thought Kapok would do the trick. Does anyone have an old one they don't use anymore? my number is 0272559618. Thanks Kate

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2980 days ago

Care urged on Coromandel roads as K2 riders converge on the peninsula

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Saturday is going to see around 1500 cyclists taking to the roads of the Coromandel in the iconic K2 cycle race.

This means motorists should take greater care driving on Peninsula roads this weekend and cyclists should be aware they are riding on open roads and sharing them with other … View more
Saturday is going to see around 1500 cyclists taking to the roads of the Coromandel in the iconic K2 cycle race.

This means motorists should take greater care driving on Peninsula roads this weekend and cyclists should be aware they are riding on open roads and sharing them with other motorists.

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2990 days ago

Coastal Flooding presentation to TCDC

Denis from Thames

The Leader of Regional Council’s Hazards Team gave a presentation on coastal flooding to TCDC recently. This will have been a big wake up call for those who choose to believe that sea level rise is something to worry about in 100 years’ time. A series of photos were displayed which showed … View moreThe Leader of Regional Council’s Hazards Team gave a presentation on coastal flooding to TCDC recently. This will have been a big wake up call for those who choose to believe that sea level rise is something to worry about in 100 years’ time. A series of photos were displayed which showed present day flooding from storm surges and rising groundwater, and it was explained how these extreme “king tide” events will soon become much more frequent.
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2980 days ago

Announcing Resene Colour your Community! *WIN*

Resene

Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

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Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, Colour Your Community lets you paint the town red (or green or blue). Apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Apply for paint!

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2981 days ago

Halloween Survey results revealed!

SuperValue Pauanui

Halloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?

We found out that some … View more
Halloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?

We found out that some participants have some pretty wacky costume ideas like; ‘Donald Trump', ‘an inflatable flamingo’ a ‘popcorn vendor’ and ‘grumpy grannies’. Comment below with what you'll be dressing up as this year!
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2981 days ago

Poll: Should Opoutere Youth Hostel stay open?

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Opoutere Youth Hostel near Whangamata has been running at a loss and needs hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on it to bring it up to standard. YHA has decided to close it after Easter next year despite a campaign to save it - do you think it should be kept open?
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Opoutere Youth Hostel near Whangamata has been running at a loss and needs hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on it to bring it up to standard. YHA has decided to close it after Easter next year despite a campaign to save it - do you think it should be kept open?
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Should Opoutere Youth Hostel stay open?
  • 80% Yes, it's an amazing place to stay
    80% Complete
  • 20% No, it just isn't viable
    20% Complete
5 votes
2982 days ago

Struggling with MMP?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Do you understand how MMP works? Perhaps the pie analogy will work for you.

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2982 days ago

Challenging wet season for Turua P3 dairy farmers

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Dairy farming in the wet is second nature for Turua contract milkers Teagan Gray and Ashley des Landes.
But this year's wet was different. Are things starting to dry out at your place?

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