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There are so many people in our community that could benefit from your help... if you can teach a new skill, help with transport, have a cuppa and a chat to reduce social isolation... we have lots of ways you can make a difference... With around 350 voluntary positions available at any time, and … View moreThere are so many people in our community that could benefit from your help... if you can teach a new skill, help with transport, have a cuppa and a chat to reduce social isolation... we have lots of ways you can make a difference... With around 350 voluntary positions available at any time, and in towns right around the region - visit www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...... to find a role to meet your needs, or give us a call on 07 839 3191.
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A Paeroa woman has been recognised nationally for her contribution to the game of croquet.
Dawnry Slavich, 88, has been awarded Croquet New Zealand's Volunteer of the Year 2016 award.
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Thames Valley Zonta Club held a great Pink Walk in support of the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation last night.
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The poor structural condition of Thames' iconic playboat in Porritt Park means it cannot be saved.
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In this week's Pulse of the Neighbourhood Survey we're asking about the schools near you. Would you be happy to send your kids to your local - or would you rather send them somewhere else? Vote below!
So, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.
We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of … View moreSo, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.
We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid surprises by designing a home, customised for you, to work within your true budget. Find out more.
If you can’t take your normal route home, how will you get there? Who will you go with? Where will you meet up if your street is a no-go zone? Do your neighbours need help? Go to www.happens.nz... and make a plan today.
Ever wondered why our rates are so good? Find out in our latest TV commercial.
If you’re buying a new house or refinancing your mortgage, contact us on 0800 SBS BANK today or you can apply online at SBS Bank. T&Cs apply.
Turua Patchwork Unlimited exhibition in Thames includes rescue helicopter fundraiser raffle quilt. Details here: www.stuff.co.nz...
At Mobil we’ve made some improvements including re-imaged stations, lighting you’ll love our new look pumps for a more pleasant station experience. At selected sites only. Come see for yourself. At selected stations only. We think you’ll like what’s changed. Learn more here.
Are wild cats a problem in your area? Cats are usually cute and cuddly, but feral cats can be a real problem. Animal Rescue Thames work hard to rescue feral cats from farms and other rural areas. Watch the video here: www.stuff.co.nz...
This week in Pulse of the Nation we're asking about boy racers, also known as 'car enthusiasts'. Are they a concern in your community?
This year the theme for Get Ready Week is Prepared Kids. We know that when kids are involved in preparing for emergencies and learning about natural hazards, they encourage their families to be more prepared and play a more active role in responding to and recovering from emergencies.
As part of… View moreThis year the theme for Get Ready Week is Prepared Kids. We know that when kids are involved in preparing for emergencies and learning about natural hazards, they encourage their families to be more prepared and play a more active role in responding to and recovering from emergencies.
As part of Get Ready Week 2016, we are launching our redeveloped schools resource What’s the Plan, encouraging schools to update their emergency preparedness plans and use the new resource to build resilience as a life skill for their students.
Here are our top tips for Prepared Kids
1. Give the school or day care a list of three people who can pick the kids up if you can’t get there.
2. Talk to your kids in an honest (but not scary) way about what might happen in an emergency, what you can do to keep safe, and what your plan is for if you can’t get home. The more involved they are, the less scared they will be if an emergency does happen.
3. Make a plan with your kids. Sit down together and talk about the things you need every day and work out what you would do if you didn’t have them. Grab a piece of paper and write down what you agree, who you need to contact and things you need to do to get ready.
4. Get your kids involved in getting supplies and checking them regularly. In an emergency you could be stuck at home for three
days or more. You probably have most of these things already, and you don’t have to have them all in one place, but you might have to find them in a hurry and/or in the dark.
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