South Waikato District, Tokoroa

2607 days ago

What are your thoughts on midwives striking?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you a striking midwife? More than 1100 District Health Board-employed (DHB) midwives have voted to strike, becoming the latest group to take industrial action since the Labour administration came into power. To read more, click here.

Midwives would give notice from Wednesday of… View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you a striking midwife? More than 1100 District Health Board-employed (DHB) midwives have voted to strike, becoming the latest group to take industrial action since the Labour administration came into power. To read more, click here.

Midwives would give notice from Wednesday of two-hour work stoppages every day on every shift over a two-week period, starting Thursday, November 22.

So what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think our midwives should be paid more? How will you be affected by the strike action? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2605 days ago

Office/Computer Desk

Irene from South Waikato District

1700mm wide x 800mm deep x 725mm high
Can be taken apart into 3 sections
Great condition
Solid, good quality, heavy desk

Note: Selling desk only (computer, printer and drawers not included)

Price: $45

2605 days ago

Cordless phone for sale

Irene from South Waikato District

Uniden Cordless phone.
Great condition. Only 1 year old. Perfect working condition.

Price: $20

2605 days ago

We're hitting the road!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone … View moreWe're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.

Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event! Check out our Road Trip page on our website for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops.

Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...

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2605 days ago

Mad Mike's summer bash 2018!

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs, Mazda and New Zealand Drift Superstar Mad Mike Whiddett bring you Mad Mike Summer Bash 3 - Where Mad Mike and RADBUL will take on New Zealand’s Best drifters! A highlight at this year’s show will be the Mazda 767B time attack car.

USA's TJ Hunt will also be there. NZs … View more
Hampton Downs, Mazda and New Zealand Drift Superstar Mad Mike Whiddett bring you Mad Mike Summer Bash 3 - Where Mad Mike and RADBUL will take on New Zealand’s Best drifters! A highlight at this year’s show will be the Mazda 767B time attack car.

USA's TJ Hunt will also be there. NZs best drifters will again feature in the headline Summer Bash Shootout. A star of the show will be Whiddett’s RADBUL Mazda MX5. The public can have a go at the Mazda Drift Gymkhana and join the International track cruise.

There will be the Family Fun Zone, Premium Trackside Lounge and grandstand seating. Don’t miss out - come and join us for the third instalment of Mad Mike's Summer Bash!
Find out more!

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2605 days ago

Do you have an award-winning room?

House and Garden Interior

Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

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Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary

These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
Find out more!

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2606 days ago

Poll: Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her … View more
While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.

So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.

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Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 15% No
    15% Complete
  • 21.4% I think cafes should be more child friendly
    21.4% Complete
3628 votes
2606 days ago

Golf Clubs

Brian from Matamata

Full Set of Right Hand Ping Irons complete with Head protection covers
One owner since new (This deal includes accessories such as golf balls &v tees) THE BATTERY POWERED LASER TRUNDLER NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE. ANYONE INTERESTED IN TRUNDLER PLEASE CALL TO DISCUSS DETAILS!!!
Willing to deliver … View more
Full Set of Right Hand Ping Irons complete with Head protection covers
One owner since new (This deal includes accessories such as golf balls &v tees) THE BATTERY POWERED LASER TRUNDLER NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE. ANYONE INTERESTED IN TRUNDLER PLEASE CALL TO DISCUSS DETAILS!!!
Willing to deliver in the Waikato Area!! Ph 078888101

Price: $1,000

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2606 days ago

Poll: Do you think Putaruru should be benefiting more from the Blue Spring?

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

Despite significant numbers of tourists visiting Putaruru's Blue Spring future opportunities for the town have been put on hold while a sustainable visitor strategy is put in place. How do you feel about how long it is taking to sort things out?
Click here to read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Despite significant numbers of tourists visiting Putaruru's Blue Spring future opportunities for the town have been put on hold while a sustainable visitor strategy is put in place. How do you feel about how long it is taking to sort things out?
Click here to read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

*Information gathered may be used for editorial purposes.

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Do you think Putaruru should be benefiting more from the Blue Spring?
  • 0% It's fine, it will happen eventually.
    0% Complete
  • 20% It should have been sorted by now.
    20% Complete
  • 80% The spring needs more protection first.
    80% Complete
  • 0% No, leave it as is.
    0% Complete
10 votes
2606 days ago

The Warehouse and Variety provide Twice the Joy

The Warehouse New Zealand

This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.

Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.

Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
Shop now

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2606 days ago

Feed a family for $30

LIFE Community

Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View more
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
Donate here

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2607 days ago

Small table

Pauline & Ross from South Waikato District

table 60cmx48cmx51cm. Ideal coffee table. Ph 0276149806

Price: $5

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2607 days ago

draws

Pauline & Ross from South Waikato District

Chest 2 draws 48cmx40cmx50cm. Good condition PH 0276149806.

Price: $25

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2607 days ago

Draws

Pauline & Ross from South Waikato District

Chest 4 draws in excellent condition. 60cmx40cm87cm PH0276149806

Price: $55

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