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101 days ago

Mayor has 'no regrets' over signing off email 'go f... yourself'

Libby Totton Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Thames Coromandel District Mayor, Len Salt, says he has no regrets over signing off an email response to a constituent’s query, with “Go f... yourself, kind regards, Len”.

"In a climate of increasing hostility towards elected representatives and their staff, I believe it was … View more
Thames Coromandel District Mayor, Len Salt, says he has no regrets over signing off an email response to a constituent’s query, with “Go f... yourself, kind regards, Len”.

"In a climate of increasing hostility towards elected representatives and their staff, I believe it was necessary.”

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101 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting… View moreDear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2024 winners will be announced in the April 2024 issue of NZ Gardener, and the winner receives more than $2500 worth of prizes.

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101 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.

Make this … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.

Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Birthday Lottery and get your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

105 days ago

Have you experienced bin tag theft?

Libby Totton Reporter from Hauraki Herald

A look at cases of theft of the Coromandel Peninsula’s new prepaid bin tags will form part of a review of the controversial new kerbside collection system.

Mayor Len Salt says a review will be conducted on the system soon but said while the system was a work in progress it has significant … View more
A look at cases of theft of the Coromandel Peninsula’s new prepaid bin tags will form part of a review of the controversial new kerbside collection system.

Mayor Len Salt says a review will be conducted on the system soon but said while the system was a work in progress it has significant benefits over the old system.

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106 days ago

Moffat Road closure and alternative routes

NZ Transport Agency

From January until April 2024, there’ll be major roadworks between Tauriko and Bethlehem, Tauranga requiring a full road closure of a section of Moffat Road.

Travel through this area will be disrupted, with light vehicles using local detours, and heavy trucks to use State Highway 29/Takitimu … View more
From January until April 2024, there’ll be major roadworks between Tauriko and Bethlehem, Tauranga requiring a full road closure of a section of Moffat Road.

Travel through this area will be disrupted, with light vehicles using local detours, and heavy trucks to use State Highway 29/Takitimu Drive Toll Road.
Find out more

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106 days ago

Best Summer Activities to Enjoy in Aotearoa

The Team from NZ Compare

Dive into the quintessential Kiwi summer with sparkling beaches, iconic Pohutukawa trees, and the aroma of a classic sausage sizzle!

Explore Aotearoa's hidden gems and popular spots that captivate both locals and tourists during the scorching summer season.

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108 days ago

Gain a career in health and wellbeing

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Interested in a rewarding career in the Health Sector? We are excited to launch our new Health and Wellbeing Certificates to complement our Nursing Degree.

Choosing a career in Health opens a range of exciting opportunities in the health and social sectors. Health is a rewarding and varied field… View more
Interested in a rewarding career in the Health Sector? We are excited to launch our new Health and Wellbeing Certificates to complement our Nursing Degree.

Choosing a career in Health opens a range of exciting opportunities in the health and social sectors. Health is a rewarding and varied field with many diverse opportunities available for both clinical and non-clinical careers, in the growing health industry.

Study with us today!
Find out more

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109 days ago

How to Downsize Gifts and Heirlooms

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Welcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of … View more
Welcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of downsizing – what to do with gifts and heirlooms. Whether you need to free up space in your own home or are helping someone else to downsize, this is a task that can feel daunting and emotionally charged.

Although it might be tempting to box everything up and hide it away to deal with another day, that just passes the problem down the road to your future self or to your family.

Fortunately, there are ways to downsize gifts and heirlooms that honour and remember the past whilst enabling you to rightsize your life for the present day.

Click to read more.

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109 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners. … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.

Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Lottery and get your tickets today!
Get tickets now

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111 days ago

Great Art exhibition at Waihi Beach

Trish from Waihi Beach

Come along and browse the great local art at the Waihi Beach community centre . There is a great variety of work to choose from and take home. Prices are excellent. Open from 9 till 4pm saturday sunday and monday. Really you do not want to miss this one.

112 days ago

Moffat Road closure and alternative routes

NZ Transport Agency

From January until April 2024, there’ll be major roadworks between Tauriko and Bethlehem, Tauranga requiring a full road closure of a section of Moffat Road.

Travel through this area will be disrupted, with light vehicles using local detours, and heavy trucks to use State Highway 29/Takitimu … View more
From January until April 2024, there’ll be major roadworks between Tauriko and Bethlehem, Tauranga requiring a full road closure of a section of Moffat Road.

Travel through this area will be disrupted, with light vehicles using local detours, and heavy trucks to use State Highway 29/Takitimu Drive Toll Road.
Find out more

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112 days ago

Best Shows to Stream This Summer

The Team from NZ Compare

Looking to unwind and recharge these holidays?

We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!

Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming … View more
Looking to unwind and recharge these holidays?

We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!

Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming services just in time.

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113 days ago

Missing man's dog emerges

Libby Totton Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Jordan van Deursen’s dog Bahgo has returned home after the duo went missing in the bush near Whangamatā over nine weeks ago.

But there’s still no sign of the Waihī man.

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113 days ago

Have you been over the Tairua bridge this summer?

Libby Totton Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Travellers looking to escape inner city traffic jams have faced half-hour to 40-minute waits as a bottleneck at the entrance to Tairua.

But that could be changing as - though the one-lane Pepe Bridge on State Highway 25 has temporary traffic lights this summer - Thames Coromandel district mayor … View more
Travellers looking to escape inner city traffic jams have faced half-hour to 40-minute waits as a bottleneck at the entrance to Tairua.

But that could be changing as - though the one-lane Pepe Bridge on State Highway 25 has temporary traffic lights this summer - Thames Coromandel district mayor Len Salt says plans to double-lane it are underway.

114 days ago

Happy New Year from Ryman!

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Wishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you … View more
Wishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you started, try our free copy of the Ryman Guide that covers everything from living options to costs.

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