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It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

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2731 days ago

Annual Bird Survey closes this Sunday

Tony Neighbourly Lead from Thames

Go on line to download the tally sheet, sit in a comfy chair for an hour, record the number of species heard or seen, go on line to record your tally by Sunday evening. www.gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz... where you can view the records from the previous surveys & other great … View moreGo on line to download the tally sheet, sit in a comfy chair for an hour, record the number of species heard or seen, go on line to record your tally by Sunday evening. www.gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz... where you can view the records from the previous surveys & other great reference/resources.

2733 days ago

Sea level rise already hitting housing markets

Denis from Thames

In the US properties at risk from sea level rise are already selling at a substantial discount. Insurance companies are already refusing cover in some at-risk places. It's only a matter of time before we see this happening to New Zealand coastal property. Time to wise up folks … View moreIn the US properties at risk from sea level rise are already selling at a substantial discount. Insurance companies are already refusing cover in some at-risk places. It's only a matter of time before we see this happening to New Zealand coastal property. Time to wise up folks www.youtube.com...

2732 days ago

Poll: Could you be a vegan gardener?

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours, yes vegan gardening is a thing. Vegan gardeners shy away from animal products such as blood and bone, and refuse to use sprays that may harm honey bees. Would you consider it? Could you be a vegan gardener? More details here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Could you be a vegan gardener?
  • 20% Yes
    20% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
  • 30% I'm keen to try it
    30% Complete
10 votes
2735 days ago

Waikato DHB Nurses Strike

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients … View more
Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients in hospital and attending our clinics over the time leading up to and during the proposed industrial action we will be:

- Rescheduling appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics.
- Giving priority to emergency, critical care and maternity.
- Still providing some essential outpatient clinics such as cancer and dialysis treatments.
- Contacting all patients whose operations or clinic appointments are affected by the strike.

Please save the hospital emergency department for emergencies only.

If it’s not an emergency contact your GP, or go to an urgent care centre or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

For further information around the strike please visit our website - www.waikatodhb.health.nz/strike

Or if you have a query call toll-free 0800 276 216.
Find out more

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2739 days ago

Free Curtain Making, Up to 30%Off Wallpaper, 15%Off Luxaflex Blinds

Team from

At Colourplus, warm up this winter with free curtain making on a wide range of fabrics, and15% off selected Luxaflex blinds. There is also up to 30% off selected wallpapers in a range of trending patterns. Visit Colourplus Thames - 448 Pollen Street for expert decorating advice from our experienced… View moreAt Colourplus, warm up this winter with free curtain making on a wide range of fabrics, and15% off selected Luxaflex blinds. There is also up to 30% off selected wallpapers in a range of trending patterns. Visit Colourplus Thames - 448 Pollen Street for expert decorating advice from our experienced team. Conditions apply, see in store or attached image for details. We’ve got your style!

2736 days ago

Are you excited for the ski season to start?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us … View more
Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us know in the replies! Photo credit: Tom Lee/ Stuff

2736 days ago

Have you spotted an orca swimming about in NZ waters?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you seen 'Pickle' the orca swimming about the Hauraki Gulf recently? The "incredibly bold" orca who lost half her dorsal fin in a mystery accident has treated whale watchers to a rare sighting.

Were you there? What do you think about the orca sightings… View more
Hi neighbours,

Have you seen 'Pickle' the orca swimming about the Hauraki Gulf recently? The "incredibly bold" orca who lost half her dorsal fin in a mystery accident has treated whale watchers to a rare sighting.

Were you there? What do you think about the orca sightings in your community? Let us know in the replies!

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2738 days ago

Poll: Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have concerns about it?

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a … View more
Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a third-person shoot 'em up until the last person standing wins, is hugely popular. More details here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Tell us how you're coping with the new online craze in the comments section - are you having problems? Have you noticed a change in your child's behaviour? Are they losing sleep? How are you managing it?
* Remember to write NFP (not for print), if you don't want your comments to be used in print

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Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have concerns about it?
  • 50% Yes, I'm worried about how obsessed they are and it's affecting my kids
    50% Complete
  • 25% No, it's just another online game, I just let them rip
    25% Complete
  • 25% No, restrictions prevent it from becoming a problem
    25% Complete
4 votes
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