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2462 days ago

The Toyota festival - 30th March

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Got a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!

From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve … View more
Got a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!

From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve seen it all! We’ve had Track and Drift sessions, a Motokhana, and if the tracks not really your thing we run a Show & Shine competition. Or just come along and park up your Toyota, enjoy the festivities and be in to win some cool spot prizes.
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2462 days ago

Matakana to The Met

Chamber Music New Zealand

From Warkworth to Wigmore Hall, New Zealand star baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and South African pianist James Baillieu take you on a journey of the song from Schubert, Ravel and Vaughan Williams, to a world premiere setting of iconic NZ birds by Gareth Farr.

This journey through the world of … View more
From Warkworth to Wigmore Hall, New Zealand star baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and South African pianist James Baillieu take you on a journey of the song from Schubert, Ravel and Vaughan Williams, to a world premiere setting of iconic NZ birds by Gareth Farr.

This journey through the world of art song and Lieder probes the human psyche with an intensity no other genre, not even opera, is permitted. Unhinged. Gruelling. Hallucinatory. Joyful. Beautiful. This ranks as the most searing experience any music lover can undergo.

Julien Van Mellaerts & James Baillieu: touring NZ 10-16 April
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2462 days ago

TCDC and Other Councils May be Sued for Inaction over Climate Change

Denis from Thames

LGNZ Releases Legal Opinion from QC
Ratepayers may face hefty legal bills
Local blogger Bill Barclay had the initial “scoop” about an LGNZ legal opinion from a QC which says it’s only a matter of time before local councils will be sued for inaction on climate change. This story has now been … View more
LGNZ Releases Legal Opinion from QC
Ratepayers may face hefty legal bills
Local blogger Bill Barclay had the initial “scoop” about an LGNZ legal opinion from a QC which says it’s only a matter of time before local councils will be sued for inaction on climate change. This story has now been picked up by the Newsroom media website and environment reporter Eloise Gibson. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

Climate change litigation - Who's afraid of creative judgesHodderopinionLGNZ.pdf Download View

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2462 days ago

Hay

Sandra from Thames

This years Hay

Price: $10

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2463 days ago

Best Card Game Ever!

Carol from Thames

Learn to play the best card game in the World
Lessons for Beginners - and anyone else who would like to brush up their skills - will begin in the Clubrooms at 401 Brown Street, Thames on Wednesday 1 May starting at 12.30.
Contact.. Sabrina Peters. 8686183 or Carol Crowfoot. 8688023
Lessons will … View more
Learn to play the best card game in the World
Lessons for Beginners - and anyone else who would like to brush up their skills - will begin in the Clubrooms at 401 Brown Street, Thames on Wednesday 1 May starting at 12.30.
Contact.. Sabrina Peters. 8686183 or Carol Crowfoot. 8688023
Lessons will cost $40 for the whole series of 10 lessons, and includes all notes and hand-outs, the availability of experienced helpers, tea/coffee and biscuits, and on-going support for your first year of play. It also includes your Club Membership (normally $50) for 2019.
There will be a gold coin charge each session for existing Club Members on a refresher course.
If there is sufficient interest for a night class we can run those each Wednesday at 7pm.
Everyone of all ages is welcome - whether you are experienced card players or not. If you can play 500 then you already have those beginner skills.
We’re a friendly club so grab a couple of friends or even the whole family, we love seeing young people play too and come along.
There will be a short tuition each session, then some hands on play, you will find the whole experience addictive. The teaching series of lessons is on our Thames Bridge Club website. Check it out, you’ll be excited about how quickly you begin to find real enjoyment in the game.

2464 days ago

Strong connections to Thames

CooperAitken Ltd

When the opportunity arose for Gavin Haddon to become a Director of the CooperAitken Chartered Accountants Thames branch, he jumped at the chance!

Find out more about Gavin and why he loves Thames!
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2464 days ago

Help Dee make a difference!!!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.

First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!

As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the … View more
Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.

First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!

As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the amazing opportunity to explore Vietnam and help kids across Aotearoa at the same time. "We can all learn to believe what we have inside is greater than the things that stand in front of us, but we need to teach our kids this, we are not necessarily born thinking that way."

To find out more about Dee and how you can support her in this worthy cause visit dinglefoundation.org.nz...

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2469 days ago

Pyramid of White Supremacy

Denis from Thames

Why always confronting and calling out "casual" or "veiled" racism is so important

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2467 days ago

And the winners of the t-shirts are....

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Update: Our winner generator could hardly handle such a huge interest! Thank you everyone for supporting Neighbours Day Aotearoa. Congratulations to the following winners:

Craig Norburn: Greerton - Parkvale
Pauline Dicker: South Dunedin
Lea Solomon: South Waikato District
Nimisha Gupte: … View more
Update: Our winner generator could hardly handle such a huge interest! Thank you everyone for supporting Neighbours Day Aotearoa. Congratulations to the following winners:

Craig Norburn: Greerton - Parkvale
Pauline Dicker: South Dunedin
Lea Solomon: South Waikato District
Nimisha Gupte: Whangaparaoa

The Neighbourly Team will send out your t-shirts to you.

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Hey Neighbourly!

Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019 has kicked off and to celebrate all things "Neighbourly" we would like to give away the last of our shirts, designed by Kiwis. All you need to do is like or thank this post and you will go into the draw.

We hope your planning is going well for your NDA events! Make sure you register your event at our website.

(Please note that we only have XL sizes available but don't be put off - oversized t-shirts are awesome)

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2468 days ago

Up to $6,700 off solar systems when you build with Stonewood Homes.

Stonewood Homes

Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Build with Stonewood Homes today and … View more
Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Build with Stonewood Homes today and receive up to $6,700 off solar systems, call us on 0508 Go Solar or visit www.stonewood.co.nz/gosolar to take up this special offer now.
Check out our brochure!

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2469 days ago

The Toyota festival - 30th March

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Got a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!

From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve … View more
Got a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!

From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve seen it all! We’ve had Track and Drift sessions, a Motokhana, and if the tracks not really your thing we run a Show & Shine competition. Or just come along and park up your Toyota, enjoy the festivities and be in to win some cool spot prizes.
Find out more!

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2470 days ago

Sea Week 2019 - Celebrating our Ocean

The Team from Department of Conservation

Seaweek/ Kaupapa Moana is New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea, hosted by the NZ Association for Environmental Education. It’s a time for all of us to get to know our ocean, its habitats, characteristics and inhabitants better.

This year Hauraki DOC chose to celebrate our … View more
Seaweek/ Kaupapa Moana is New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea, hosted by the NZ Association for Environmental Education. It’s a time for all of us to get to know our ocean, its habitats, characteristics and inhabitants better.

This year Hauraki DOC chose to celebrate our oceans by working with local schools to support cleaning up Tikapa Moana and acknowledging others doing great work in caring for our marine environment.

Helena Myers, a Thames High school student, organised a morning of cleaning up the mangroves near the bird hide in Thames. Helena organised her first clean up in this area two years ago after seeing all the rubbish and realising that she wanted to make a difference. She asked friends and family if they wanted to help her and they were keen to get involved.

Helena said she is amazed how much support you get when you put it out there. This year over 30 people turned up and 27 bags of rubbish were removed from this special environment. Helena said “it’s great to see the amount of waste reducing since I started. Regular action and possibly the reduction in the use of plastic bags is making a real difference.”Thames High school outdoor education senior class chose to celebrate Sea Week by visiting Te Whanganui A Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve for their first ocean snorkel. Having already developed their skills in the swimming pool and Hoffmans
pool in the Kauaeranga river, Sea Week provided the perfect opportunity to do an extended trip to a special protected area of water and get up close to underwater wildlife.

DOC staff worked with two schools to do beach clean ups. The Natural High outdoor class of Thames High School got into the thick of it wading through the mud of the mangroves at the head of the firth to remove rubbish. Old burley bags and other fishing debris were common finds but there were also a number of drink cans, old car tires, plastic bags and a hubcap. 16 Thames South School children from Ngaa Kahui Whetuu class (NKW2) did a great job picking up all rubbish they could find at Kuranui Bay. This beach is regularly cleaned by members of the public however the children still managed to remove one large bag of rubbish. During their time they also learnt about some of our marine wildlife and gathered materials for creating art projects back at school.
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2470 days ago

Supporting our Christchurch victims

The Warehouse New Zealand

Donate today to the Christchurch Victims Fund. All money raised will help meet our victim’s needs, including support and financial assistance. We thank-you for your contribution, every little bit helps. Donate now

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2471 days ago

School Strike 4 Climate - nationwide

Denis from Thames

Full nationwide coverage of the School Strike for Climate on Friday - www.stuff.co.nz...

2471 days ago

Whangamata Cancer Support Group

Jan from Whangamata

Whangamata Cancer Support Group is running a Living Well Programme over two days from 10.00am -3.30 pm both days at Cornerstone house. Offers practical ways of living well through your journey. Lunch provided
08/04/19
15/04/19
This is free to anyone with any type or stage of cancer and carers
Ring… View more
Whangamata Cancer Support Group is running a Living Well Programme over two days from 10.00am -3.30 pm both days at Cornerstone house. Offers practical ways of living well through your journey. Lunch provided
08/04/19
15/04/19
This is free to anyone with any type or stage of cancer and carers
Ring Jan Collins for details /registration on 0274822218

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