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3091 days ago

Thames Bus Service Update

Denis from Thames

Green Light Expected Soon – Service Might Begin in September?
Some very encouraging news has emerged today about the Thames bus trial. The proposal has been favourably reviewed by the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) and the Waikato Regional Council (WRC) The District Council has requested… View more
Green Light Expected Soon – Service Might Begin in September?
Some very encouraging news has emerged today about the Thames bus trial. The proposal has been favourably reviewed by the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) and the Waikato Regional Council (WRC) The District Council has requested Regional Council staff to start work on preparing the public transport tender documents. If the NZTA approval is confirmed by 31 July then the bus service could hopefully begin by late August/early September. More here -
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3091 days ago

Unemployed help clean up flood damage on farms

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Teams of unemployed are working hard to help farmers clean up their flood-damaged farms.
Three teams of six workers, plus a supervisor, have been working for several months to clean up the mess left by Cyclones Cook and Debbie.
The programme is run by Valley Education & Training … View more
Teams of unemployed are working hard to help farmers clean up their flood-damaged farms.
Three teams of six workers, plus a supervisor, have been working for several months to clean up the mess left by Cyclones Cook and Debbie.
The programme is run by Valley Education & Training Enterprises ...

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3091 days ago

Rugby greats ride in on Ride of Legends fundraising tour

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Die-hard rugby fans braved thunder and lightning to meet their rugby heroes at the Thames Rugby and Sports Club on July 6.
Former All Blacks and Lions players rolled into Thames as part of the Ride of the Legends cycle tour from Wellington to Auckland to raise funds for the Conductive Education … View more
Die-hard rugby fans braved thunder and lightning to meet their rugby heroes at the Thames Rugby and Sports Club on July 6.
Former All Blacks and Lions players rolled into Thames as part of the Ride of the Legends cycle tour from Wellington to Auckland to raise funds for the Conductive Education ...

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3091 days ago

Hauraki Rail Trail receives grants for improvements and repairs

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

More than $120,000 is to be spent on problem sections of the Hauraki Rail Trail.
The Hauraki Rail Trail Charitable Trust has received a $44,963 Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) grant for sealing a 3.5km section of the trail between Kopu and Totara.
The trust has also ...

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3092 days ago

Great teaching happening in our communities

Teach NZ

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our … View moreThe winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our winners for sharing their inspirational journeys, and find out about their achievements at the link below. Learn more

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3093 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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3093 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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3094 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
3094 days ago

Buy Aftersocks & support rural communities

The Team from Aftersocks

Aftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief … View moreAftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief Fund.

Thanks for your support neighbours! Buy, Wear & Share!
Learn more

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3100 days ago

Poll: Hauraki Rail Trail contributes millions - have you used it?

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Recent research shows the Hauraki Rail Trail has brought an estimated $39m return to the region.
Hauraki Rail Trail Charitable Trust general manager Diane Drummond said figures showed visitors were spending an estimated $5m each year and an estimated $11m had been invested for development and … View more
Recent research shows the Hauraki Rail Trail has brought an estimated $39m return to the region.
Hauraki Rail Trail Charitable Trust general manager Diane Drummond said figures showed visitors were spending an estimated $5m each year and an estimated $11m had been invested for development and maintenance. See the full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...

Hauraki Rail Trail contributes millions - have you used it?
  • 70% Yes, I love the rail trail, for walking and/or cycling
    70% Complete
  • 30% Nope, never used it
    30% Complete
30 votes
3097 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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