Pirongia - Karamu, Te Pahu

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3128 days ago
3129 days ago

Happy Sunday of Meditation 4th June

Kihikihi Meditation & Yoga

This Sunday 4th June is the first of the month and so it is Meditation Sunday at Kihikihi Meditation & Yoga.
"Meditation leads to the accomplishment, fulfilment and realisation of all that is highest, noblest and greatest; it leads to the embodiment of the most exalted purpose in our … View more
This Sunday 4th June is the first of the month and so it is Meditation Sunday at Kihikihi Meditation & Yoga.
"Meditation leads to the accomplishment, fulfilment and realisation of all that is highest, noblest and greatest; it leads to the embodiment of the most exalted purpose in our lives" Selvarajan Yesudian
We invite you to join us:
*10am till 4pm followed by a yoga nidra 4:00-5:00pm
*lunch: A simple vegetarian lunch is offered (or you can access café options on the main st)
Please visit our website for details

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3133 days ago

Is NZ Lotto really community minded?

Dave from Pirongia - Karamu

It’s possible another rapidly approaching jackpot is closing in, during the build-up weeks lotto players still have the chance to win the big one however when it reaches the “must win target of $50ML” why not spread that $50ML across the NZ communities and create more NZ millionaires. … View moreIt’s possible another rapidly approaching jackpot is closing in, during the build-up weeks lotto players still have the chance to win the big one however when it reaches the “must win target of $50ML” why not spread that $50ML across the NZ communities and create more NZ millionaires. Operated like a Lotto special promotion you could see different formulas, say 10 X $5Millionaires or even 25 X $2 millionaires. Is it better for $50ML jackpots to go to one or two winners or would it be better spread across NZ communities? I certainly think so.

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3130 days ago

Rotary Community Directory

Barry from Otorohanga District

Have you checked the White Pages Directory lately to see if your phone number is listed?  A number of subscribers have disappeared from the "phone book".  There are several reasons, the main one being people who have changed service providers.  Some of the new style services such as … View moreHave you checked the White Pages Directory lately to see if your phone number is listed?  A number of subscribers have disappeared from the "phone book".  There are several reasons, the main one being people who have changed service providers.  Some of the new style services such as radio links and internet links for the landline numbers may no longer be eligible for automatic free listings, you must opt in and often pay a fee to be listed.  The local Rotary clubs have been publishing the community directory for several decades and have built up a good data base.  Every number in the district was initially contacted and listings confirmed.  Since then every household received a free directory and letters were included soliciting updates.  Everyone can have a free-of-charge listing.  If you don't have a landline Rotary will list your cellphone number at no charge. Additional numbers and email addresses can be included for a modest fee.  I am the coordinator for the A-Z listings so give me a call on 021 626 090 urgently if you want any changes made.  The directory will be printed before mid June.

3131 days ago

The Phenomenon Returns to Hamilton!

Business Manager from Hamilton Operatic Society Inc

Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals.

For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre (Friday 23 June - Sat 8th July) Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex Wiltshire. Book at Ticketek.
Book tickets

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3133 days ago

Last Year's Gimmer Lambs - NOW SOLD

Paul from Pirongia - Karamu

---- Six Lambs: $100 each ----

Last Year's Gimmers - Shawn & Drenched

Lawn eaters or to be put to ram next year

Buyer collects - Must take away live


NOW SOLD

Price: $100

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3131 days ago

Addition Information about the J R McKenzie Fund

Barry from Otorohanga District

Past grants have been made to parents/guardians of students who have financial difficulty in funding prescription glasses - contact your local Rotary Club for advice

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3131 days ago

J R McKenzie Youth Education Fund

Barry from Otorohanga District

Something you may not know about your local Rotary Club is that they administer applications to the J R McKenzie Youth Education Fund, the aims and objects of which are:
"To assist in the betterment, education, advancement and physical welfare of the youth in the community, particularly in … View more
Something you may not know about your local Rotary Club is that they administer applications to the J R McKenzie Youth Education Fund, the aims and objects of which are:
"To assist in the betterment, education, advancement and physical welfare of the youth in the community, particularly in cases where bereavement, sickness or family disturbances leave the children in need of assistance if they are to continue their studies."
Grant Criteria
The Fund wishes to help where death,
 sickness, family break up or economic
 hardship cause difficulty for young
people and their caregivers to meet the
 costs of their education.  Applications
 must be related to a young person’s
 education, although this term can be
broadly interpreted. The Fund will not
 cover general tuition fees, unless there
 are unusual circumstances.
The Fund is administered entirely by Rotary clubs
which have a separate
 committee who receive and consider all
 applications from individuals (through
Rotarians), other Rotary clubs, community
 organisations, school principals, ministers
 and social workers. After considering the
 degree of hardship and seeing evidence
of a degree of self-help, they distribute
 grants to the most deserving cases
 through the nearest Rotary Club, who
can discuss problems and offer advice,
 if requested. Applications are invited
 around September of each year, but can
 be made at any time.

3131 days ago

Tips on Renting

Jessica Brown from Citizens Advice Bureau Te Awamutu

Hope you've all seen our Top tips for flatters and tenants (and landlords) in today's Te Awamutu Courier.
If you would like to discuss your particular situation please call your nearest bureau on 0800 367 222 or visit our website www.cab.org.nz... for more information.

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3131 days ago

Car boot sale

Stacey from Pirongia - Karamu

Hi Folks! we are having a car boot sale this coming saturday at 1375 McClure Street Pirongia. Where Pirongia Clydesdale's are, starts from 7am - 11am. There are still some spaces available if you would like to sell some of your house hold items or have a home based business then you are more… View moreHi Folks! we are having a car boot sale this coming saturday at 1375 McClure Street Pirongia. Where Pirongia Clydesdale's are, starts from 7am - 11am. There are still some spaces available if you would like to sell some of your house hold items or have a home based business then you are more than welcomed to come along. This will be a monthly event.? $10.00 for a space. Contact Stacey for more information. ph 0272577987

3132 days ago

Our native trees need your help

Ministry for Primary Industries

Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New … View more
Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.

If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.

To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
Find out more

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3132 days ago

Queens birthday market

Kelli from Dinsdale

Hurray!! It's a long weekend, so bring the whanau along and join us at the Queen’s birthday market at Frankton school. It's going to be awesome.

Market stalls / Food trucks / Entertainment / Spot Prizes / Bouncy Castle and more.

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3132 days ago

Hospice Waikato Life History Service

Barry from Otorohanga District

If you have a family member, friend or neighbour who is near the end of their life or is starting to lose the ability to communicate, have you considered having them record their life history?


Waikato Hospice has more than 600 volunteers and a small section of these dedicated people interview, … View more
If you have a family member, friend or neighbour who is near the end of their life or is starting to lose the ability to communicate, have you considered having them record their life history?


Waikato Hospice has more than 600 volunteers and a small section of these dedicated people interview, record and transcribe the life histories of Hospice clients.  They travel to people's homes or care facilities and tape record life stories.  These are edited, and transcribed into booklets. 


Some publications our quite amazing.  Family photographs can be included.  Recording sessions can be kept short so as not to stress the client, and the volunteer will return as many times as necessary.  Drafts of each session can be given and changes made if required.


Clients as far afield as Thames, Waihi and Piopio have had their stories recorded.  The volunteers are trained and are patient, caring and strictly confidential.  Completed stories may be restricted to specific family members or friends - others could be made publicly available, it's entirely up to the person being recorded.


The only requirement is that the person being recorded must be a registered client with Hospice Waikato.  Ask Hospice to be put you in contact with the Life History Coordinator, it's a wonderful free of charge service.

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