South Waikato District, Tokoroa

2611 days ago

You're invited to "Footrot Flats" the musical!

The Team from Putaruru Theatre Players Inc

Putaruru Theatre Players present "Footrot Flats" the musical on stage at The Kensington Theatre Putaruru - Opening night 7th November at 7.30pm.

Directed by Tina Ward. This iconic musical was first on stage here in Putaruru 12 years ago, to sell out audiences, the committee decided … View more
Putaruru Theatre Players present "Footrot Flats" the musical on stage at The Kensington Theatre Putaruru - Opening night 7th November at 7.30pm.

Directed by Tina Ward. This iconic musical was first on stage here in Putaruru 12 years ago, to sell out audiences, the committee decided let's do it again and here we are, some of the actors who were in last time and a lot of new faces to entertain the public of Putaruru and surrounding district.

Bookings at Van Dyks 883 7309, Putaruru Theatre Players 883 7814 or via Eventfinda
Get your tickets here!

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2611 days ago

Take Charge of Your Diabetes Before Christmas!

Debbie Cunliffe from

Join our free, one day program and learn everything you need to manage your diabetes during the festive season. Avoid putting on weight and keep healthy ready for 2019!!
E:info@diabeteshelp.org.nz

Free

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2611 days ago

2 Bathtubs

Brian from Matamata

Suitable for use in the garden for plant tubs, fish ponds, or water gardens etc.$35.00 each. can be bought seperately. Please phone 07 888 8101

Price: $35

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2612 days ago

Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day!

Subway New Zealand

Hey Waikato!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating … View more
Hey Waikato!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating Subway® in Waikato. Buy a Sub. Get one FREE. AND Subway® will donate a meal to charity. Because everyone deserves a good feed.
Find out more!

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2613 days ago

Energyclubnz.com - Be Warned

Bruce from Matamata

The Matamata Chronicle has been heavily publicising energyclubnz.com, and I joined them, achieving a small saving on my weekly power bills. HOWEVER, when I needed to report a power outage late one Friday night, I discovered that they are contactable, only during business hours Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, by … View moreThe Matamata Chronicle has been heavily publicising energyclubnz.com, and I joined them, achieving a small saving on my weekly power bills. HOWEVER, when I needed to report a power outage late one Friday night, I discovered that they are contactable, only during business hours Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, by e-mail or online chat - which I was unable to do without any power. I rang Powerco, the local lines company, and was sympathetically told that they could not deal directly with me and the fault needed to be reported by energyclubnz (who I was unable to contact!). My problem was resolved after a neighbour reported the fault through a different energy supplier.
Energyclub have admitted to me "we are unable to give a time frame of when our faults and power outage process will be implemented including a 24/7 phone number to call in case of no hot water or power outages".
It is more important to me, living rurally, that I have a reliable power supply, and that outages can be remedied 24/7; rather than saving a small amount.
I have since transferred my electricity supply back to my original supplier, which energyclubnz did expedite smoothly.
If you are in similar circumstances, you may wish to consider other power suppliers

2614 days ago

"Are we a moral Society?"

Alex from Ngongotaha

Invitation to special seminar by Bishop Richard Randerson on the subject:
“Are we a Moral Society?” at St Luke’s Anglican Church Saturday 3 November, starting 3.30pm
($5 per person).

Bishop Richard will also join us for our Founders Dinner Saturday Night and preach at 8am & 10am Sunday… View more
Invitation to special seminar by Bishop Richard Randerson on the subject:
“Are we a Moral Society?” at St Luke’s Anglican Church Saturday 3 November, starting 3.30pm
($5 per person).

Bishop Richard will also join us for our Founders Dinner Saturday Night and preach at 8am & 10am Sunday 4 November. All Welcome.
RSVP to Alex 027301 0795 or alexcz@xtra.co.nz

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2612 days ago

Get your white ribbons ready - this month is all about Violence Prevention + Awareness 🏳️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.

For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.

Perhaps sign-up to … View more
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.

For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.

Perhaps sign-up to volunteer at a women’s refuge this month or work with the Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder abuse in your community.

Share your photos and experiences with us on social media or send us an email so we can see what you got up to!

#NSNZviolenceawareness

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2612 days ago

Anybody can volunteer!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

If you want to meet new people, be a part of your community, gain work experience, make a difference... we can help you to help! Get in touch - phone 07 839 3191 or visit www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...

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2613 days ago

Love gardening? You'll love this...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey Waikato neighbours - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Waikato gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across your whole beautiful region.

Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in … View more
Hey Waikato neighbours - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Waikato gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across your whole beautiful region.

Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in Spring, and pass on gardening tips that have worked for you. You can seek expert advice from experienced gardeners in your area or share your own gardening expertise.
Join now

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2614 days ago

Poll: Should fireworks be banned?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.

Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.

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Should fireworks be banned?
  • 18.4% Yes - get rid of them altogether
    18.4% Complete
  • 59.5% No - let's keep professional public displays only
    59.5% Complete
  • 18.2% No - I think they're great
    18.2% Complete
  • 3.8% I don't mind either way
    3.8% Complete
5408 votes
2614 days ago

Mad mike's summer bash 2018

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike Summer Bash 3! - Where mad mike and radbul will take on New Zealands Best! NZs best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demo's, top 16… View more
Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike Summer Bash 3! - Where mad mike and radbul will take on New Zealands Best! NZs best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demo's, top 16 drift superclass, triple threat team event, open drift sessions, time attack outlaws, gymkhana, international cruise sessions and the new summer bash skid king.

There will be the Family Fun Zone, VIP Trackside Lounge and grandstands so the fans can get up close to the action. Don't miss out - come and join us for the third instalment of Mad Mike's Summer Bash!

See the cars, see the stars.
Get your tickets here!

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2615 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about foreign teachers teaching your kids?

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

New Zealand is set to see an influx of foreign teachers to help with the country's shortage. How do you feel about it?
Click here to read more: www.stuff.co.nz...
Vote and leave a comment below to let us know what you think.

*Information gathered may be used for editorial purposes.

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How do you feel about foreign teachers teaching your kids?
  • 40.9% It's great exposure for our kids.
    40.9% Complete
  • 22.7% We should only have New Zealand trained teachers.
    22.7% Complete
  • 27.3% As long as there's a teacher it doesn't matter.
    27.3% Complete
  • 9.1% Terrible move.
    9.1% Complete
22 votes
2614 days ago

Breaking news: Earthquake rattles central New Zealand

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View more
Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.

We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.

So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand

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2614 days ago

Poll: Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New … View more
Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New Zealand police are encouraging parents, caregivers, and children to celebrate Halloween, on Wednesday, safely. To read police advice, click here.

Also, for tips on how to make your home seem scary or how to celebrate Halloween without the sugar rush, click here.

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Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?
  • 13.6% Yes
    13.6% Complete
  • 80.9% No
    80.9% Complete
  • 5% We sometimes go trick-or-treating
    5% Complete
  • 0.6% We're doing trunk-or-treat this year
    0.6% Complete
2655 votes
2615 days ago

Please join our Co-Design sessions

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Hello neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want pregnant mums, those who have recently had babies, their whānau and the community to have a say in the design of the new maternity resource centre in Tokoroa. Come along to one of these co-design workshops happening soon

TOKOROA
When: 10am-Noon and … View more
Hello neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want pregnant mums, those who have recently had babies, their whānau and the community to have a say in the design of the new maternity resource centre in Tokoroa. Come along to one of these co-design workshops happening soon

TOKOROA
When: 10am-Noon and 1-3pm - Wednesday 31 October
Where: Tokoroa Events Centre, 25 Mossop Road, Tokoroa
When: 1-3pm - Tuesday 6 November
Where: Tokoroa Events Centre, 25 Mossop Road, Tokoroa

PUTARURU
When: 10am-Noon - Thursday 15 November
Where: Putaruru Central Kids, 6 Glenshea St, Putaruru

The co-design process is an opportunity for the community to actively contribute their ideas and thoughts as we collectively design the resource centre and discuss the outcomes we all want for the health and wellbeing of women and their babies in the Tokoroa and Putaruru areas.

We look forward to meeting you. Please RSVP for catering purposes to concludo1@gmail.com
Find out more!

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