Waihi, Waihi

Fancy being on-stage?

John Watson from Te Aroha Little Theatre

We're seeking talent for our next production. Ever fancied being on-stage? Come along and audition. See attached graphic ....

We can help employers as well as employees

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Remember, every employee must have a written employment agreement. If you’re an employer and you want to make sure you’re doing right by your workers, and are meeting your legal obligations, visit your local CAB, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or check out our website, www.cab.org.nz.

Poll: Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

What are your thoughts on tenants paying letting fees? Housing Minister Phil Twyford has put forward a bill that would ban landlords from charging letting fees to tenants. Is the bill a good idea? Let us know in our poll below.
To read more click here.

Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?

• Yes, let's get rid of fees
• No, tenants should pay letting fees
• No, but fees should be reduced
• I'm on the fence

Vote View Results

• 80% Yes, let's get rid of fees
  80% Complete
• 9.1% No, tenants should pay letting fees
  9.1% Complete
• 10.9% No, but fees should be reduced
  10.9% Complete
• 0% I'm on the fence
  0% Complete

55 votes

Will you support the Kaimanawa cause?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Did you know 230 horses could be slaughtered next month if they aren't rescued in time? Of the 300 wild Kaimanawa horses in need of rescuing, only 66 have homes to go to. Are you able to support the cause?
To read more click here.

Thames Garden Circle celebrates 60 years

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Equestrians fly high at Thames Valley show jumping competition

Hauraki Herald

College students from Matamata to Mercury Bay rode in the Thames Valley Secondary School show jumpin…

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Have you heard? National's Jonathan Coleman bows out

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you heard that former Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has resigned from politics? A by-election will be held for his Auckland seat.
To read more about his resignation click here.

Poll: What's your favourite NZ town?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in… View moreHey neighbours,

If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in our poll!

To read more about NZ's great town rivalries click here.

What's your favourite NZ town?

• Wellington
• Auckland
• Napier
• Palmerston North
• Christchurch
• Invercargill
• Nelson
• Rotorua
• Queenstown
• Dunedin
• Other

Vote View Results

• 14.3% Wellington
  14.3% Complete
• 11.9% Auckland
  11.9% Complete
• 2.4% Napier
  2.4% Complete
• 4.8% Palmerston North
  4.8% Complete
• 14.3% Christchurch
  14.3% Complete
• 2.4% Invercargill
  2.4% Complete
• 11.9% Nelson
  11.9% Complete
• 7.1% Rotorua
  7.1% Complete
• 0% Queenstown
  0% Complete
• 7.1% Dunedin
  7.1% Complete
• 23.8% Other
  23.8% Complete

42 votes

Hauraki Plains College students donate to Tongan school

Jake Mckee Cagney Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Island styles was the theme at Hauraki Plains College as students funds to support Vaini Government …

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Beach Hop warms up in Waihi before big weekend in Whangamata

Hauraki Herald

It's Beach Hop week and people turned out in the thousands to see the cars and the costumes in Waihi…

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Happy Easter to you all.

Henry from Aongatete

Happy Easter to each one of you.
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Terror in Te Aroha

John Watson from Te Aroha Little Theatre

Last three shows !! Tonight, Thursday and Friday at 8pm. Come and see the play that's been stunning and gripping audiences for a week. What fate will befall the blackmailing Alice Moody? Tickets just $20 each from Piako Stationers and at the theatre from 7.30pm.

Neighbours Day this Weekend!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

With over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up … View moreWith over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up online ASAP #NDA2018

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Henry from Aongatete

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Paeroa’s L&P Bottle turns 50!

Jo from Positive Paeroa Inc

New Zealand’s most iconic landmark is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2018 and L&P, along with Positive Paeroa, is hosting a party to celebrate.
Come down from 2:30pm on Wednesday 28th March and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, birthday cake and get your groove on to Waikato’s own Tim … View moreNew Zealand’s most iconic landmark is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2018 and L&P, along with Positive Paeroa, is hosting a party to celebrate.
Come down from 2:30pm on Wednesday 28th March and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, birthday cake and get your groove on to Waikato’s own Tim Armstrong band.
We’ll also be creating a special L&P bottle photo wall to commemorate 50 years of Kiwi memories – so bring your pictures of the L&P big bottle down to the Domain.

Follow us on and share your own special photos using #paeroabottleturns50
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