South Waikato District, Tokoroa

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2328 days ago

Step outside in September

The Team from New Zealand Red Cross

Grab your friends and spring into the warmer months by joining Red Cross Journey. The benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day are endless! Regular exercise relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better and boosts your overall mood.

Let's start planning some awesome outdoor … View more
Grab your friends and spring into the warmer months by joining Red Cross Journey. The benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day are endless! Regular exercise relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better and boosts your overall mood.

Let's start planning some awesome outdoor activities for September and clock up your steps! Sign up to Red Cross Journey today by visiting our website: bit.ly...

Check out this awesome list of places to discover in Aotearoa by Department of Conservation : bit.ly...

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2328 days ago

Ngongotaha Cottage Shop

Kate from Country Herbals Cottage Shop

Hours and Bath Bombs
Todays bath bombs -
Blue Musk and Vaniilla, and Mango and Orange - these are spectacular. $3
Rustic Spearmint 100% Natural Soap $6.50
Shampoo Bars $5.00
Flaxes $2 - $5
Today Sat 10/Aug 1.30 - 5pm
Tomorrow Sunday 11/Aug 2 - 4pm
I am now trying to keep latest hours on the … View more
Hours and Bath Bombs
Todays bath bombs -
Blue Musk and Vaniilla, and Mango and Orange - these are spectacular. $3
Rustic Spearmint 100% Natural Soap $6.50
Shampoo Bars $5.00
Flaxes $2 - $5
Today Sat 10/Aug 1.30 - 5pm
Tomorrow Sunday 11/Aug 2 - 4pm
I am now trying to keep latest hours on the front page of the online store, so for quick reference you can go there. - (link below)
You can always text to make a time to visit the shop (for outside stated open hours) 0211441113
Kate from Country Herbals
countryherbalsstore.ecwid.com...

2329 days ago

Can you help Good Bitches Baking spread kindness?

The Team from Good Bitches Baking

Our mission is to make Aotearoa the kindest place on earth and we can’t do it alone. It’s the Good Bitches Baking He Wiki Tono - Appeal Week and we need your help to keep the ovens on and the kindness flowing. One $5 donation helps us share a moment of sweetness with around 20 people!

Every… View more
Our mission is to make Aotearoa the kindest place on earth and we can’t do it alone. It’s the Good Bitches Baking He Wiki Tono - Appeal Week and we need your help to keep the ovens on and the kindness flowing. One $5 donation helps us share a moment of sweetness with around 20 people!

Every dollar helps so please help us out during our appeal week and donate at our Givealittle page.

Learn more about what we do and how to volunteer on our website.
Donate now

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2330 days ago

Rotorua UkeBox ukulele jam and open mic 3pm 18 August 2019 Te Rūnanga

Julie from Springfield - Tihiotonga

Come along and join The Thermaleles for sing and strum along at Te Rūnanga tea house in the Government Gardens.
3pm Sunday 18 August 2019
Gold coin donation

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2329 days ago

Help reduce social isolation...

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

We have a wide range of people in the community looking for a companion, someone to spend some time with, have a coffee, go for a walk, to the movies - or just hang out at home. Make a new friend and help to reduce social isolation in our community - this role has huge mutual benefit...

If you are… View more
We have a wide range of people in the community looking for a companion, someone to spend some time with, have a coffee, go for a walk, to the movies - or just hang out at home. Make a new friend and help to reduce social isolation in our community - this role has huge mutual benefit...

If you are interested in finding out more about a companion role, check out role type COMPANIONSHIP on our website - www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...... or give us a call on 07 839 3191.

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2331 days ago

WIN $200 worth of dry firewood

Waikato Regional Council

Answer this burning question.

How do you know if wood is too wet to burn?
A. It was cut less than six months ago.
B. It is difficult to light and produces a great deal of smoke.
C. It hisses and sizzles when lit.
D. All of the above.

Send the right answer + your address to … View more
Answer this burning question.

How do you know if wood is too wet to burn?
A. It was cut less than six months ago.
B. It is difficult to light and produces a great deal of smoke.
C. It hisses and sizzles when lit.
D. All of the above.

Send the right answer + your address to cleanair@waikatoregion.govt.nz
Before 11.59pm on Tuesday, 13 August 2019. T&Cs apply.
Find out more

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2331 days ago

Take the ultimate Kiwi pie roadie

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Love a pie? Love a road trip? We've mapped the perfect pie roadie, so you can sample New Zealand's best award-winning pastry treats while making your way around our beautiful country (and there's even a pie or two in your neck of the woods).

Check them out here.

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2346 days ago

Poll: Have you been stocking up on rubbish bags?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from South Waikato News

Hi neighbours,
The South Waikato is on the verge of running out of official council kerbside rubbish bags.
It comes amid people stockpiling the South Waikato District Council green bags before a significant price hike earlier this month.
A pack of five went from $6.40 to $10.70.
Read more here
So … View more
Hi neighbours,
The South Waikato is on the verge of running out of official council kerbside rubbish bags.
It comes amid people stockpiling the South Waikato District Council green bags before a significant price hike earlier this month.
A pack of five went from $6.40 to $10.70.
Read more here
So we were wanting to know, did you stock up on rubbish bags before the price hike?

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Have you been stocking up on rubbish bags?
  • 26.7% Yes, for sure
    26.7% Complete
  • 73.3% No, I'll just suck it up
    73.3% Complete
15 votes
2331 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter August 2019

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being piloted at the Lady Allum rest home in Auckland.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to bit.ly...

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2332 days ago

Taoist Tai Chi

Kathy from Te Awamutu

New Beginners Taoist Tai Chi Class tomorrow, Wednesdays 2-3 pm at the Methodist Church Hall on Bank Street, Te Awamutu. Just come along, wear comfy clothing and shoes you would go for a walk in. Improve your health, your ability to handle stress and anxiety, your balance, circulation and … View moreNew Beginners Taoist Tai Chi Class tomorrow, Wednesdays 2-3 pm at the Methodist Church Hall on Bank Street, Te Awamutu. Just come along, wear comfy clothing and shoes you would go for a walk in. Improve your health, your ability to handle stress and anxiety, your balance, circulation and strength. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Meet new people.

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