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Discover crustaceans’ smart survival tricks in a mini exhibition with real specimens and hands-on interactives. Created in collaboration between Te Papa Tongarewa and NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi.
Te Awamutu Museum - Education & Research Centre brings you another amazing Te Papa mini touring … View moreDiscover crustaceans’ smart survival tricks in a mini exhibition with real specimens and hands-on interactives. Created in collaboration between Te Papa Tongarewa and NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi.
Te Awamutu Museum - Education & Research Centre brings you another amazing Te Papa mini touring exhibition FREE to you!
On show from 5th April - 20th June 2024
The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:
• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy … View moreThe long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:
• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances
These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial … View moreSeven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.
Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.
Click read more for the full article.
Hi neighbours - to those of you thinking of going hunting this Roar season, the team at Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority hope you will stay safe. We’ve got some simple hints, tips and useful links on our hunter safety page.
Make this Roar a great one by following the … View moreHi neighbours - to those of you thinking of going hunting this Roar season, the team at Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority hope you will stay safe. We’ve got some simple hints, tips and useful links on our hunter safety page.
Make this Roar a great one by following the seven rules of firearms safety. When hunting with others, make a plan and stick to it. Handle your firearms with care. And be sure to identify your target beyond all doubt. Remember, it takes more than luck to bag a buck.
Mike McIlraith – Director of Partnerships
It's not looking promising for a dry Easter weekend, but if we do have some sunshine, the performers for this weekend are wonderful local songbirds Rewa Ututaonga and Nikau Chater. 1pm at the band rotunda in the Government Gardens Rotorua. Koha would be appreciated.
Our popular Egg Hunt is on again!
Starting Thursday 28th March with FREE activities and egg hunt through the Centre at 55 Rickit Road! All activities continue on Saturday 30th March from 10am-2pm and Monday 1st April from 10am-2pm, through to Friday 5th April from 10am-4pm!
Drop-in anytime … View moreOur popular Egg Hunt is on again!
Starting Thursday 28th March with FREE activities and egg hunt through the Centre at 55 Rickit Road! All activities continue on Saturday 30th March from 10am-2pm and Monday 1st April from 10am-2pm, through to Friday 5th April from 10am-4pm!
Drop-in anytime between the times listed above. For more information check out our FB @TeAwamutuMuseum or our website: www.tamuseum.org.nz...
Note: Children under 14 must be supervised by at least one parent/ guardian.
Mark the date in your calendars – See you all there!
Dive into Easter streaming! Explore our top picks for movies and TV shows to enjoy this long weekend!
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The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:
• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy … View moreThe long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:
• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances
These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.
The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first … View moreAbout 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.
The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.
Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.
Find out more about the scheme online.
Do you want to support charitable social and environmental work in the Waikato in a way that has an effective and ongoing impact?
Momentum Waikato, your local community foundation, is growing a range of philanthropic investment funds entrusted to us by community groups, social enterprises and … View moreDo you want to support charitable social and environmental work in the Waikato in a way that has an effective and ongoing impact?
Momentum Waikato, your local community foundation, is growing a range of philanthropic investment funds entrusted to us by community groups, social enterprises and local champions.
Donations to these invested ‘nest eggs’ diversify and increase the income streams they provide for charities doing important frontline work across the region.
No matter how much or how often you donate, your gift will keep on giving back to your community.
CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
This week’s performers at Music at the Rotunda are: Tuballah Max at 1pm and Lloyd Akroyd at 2pm.
Yesterday the weather was looking perfect for an afternoon of music, today not so. Keep an eye out for an update on Sunday if we have to cancel … View moreCANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
This week’s performers at Music at the Rotunda are: Tuballah Max at 1pm and Lloyd Akroyd at 2pm.
Yesterday the weather was looking perfect for an afternoon of music, today not so. Keep an eye out for an update on Sunday if we have to cancel because of rain.
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