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Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

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2871 days ago

Poll: What part does meat play in your diet?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?

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What part does meat play in your diet?
  • 52% I eat meat most days
    52% Complete
  • 29.2% I am reducing the amount of meat in my diet
    29.2% Complete
  • 4.5% I eat only white meat
    4.5% Complete
  • 3% I eat only fish
    3% Complete
  • 7.2% I don't eat any meat
    7.2% Complete
  • 4% I don't eat any animal products at all
    4% Complete
2794 votes
2872 days ago

Live chat recap: Your gardening dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.

If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.

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2872 days ago

Humble sausage sizzle raises much needed funds for local charities

The Warehouse New Zealand

We’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk … View moreWe’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk past don’t forget to purchase a sausage sizzle as all funds go back to your local community. Watch the video

2875 days ago

Quote "Not enough people get it yet"

Derrick from Thames

Here is a fascinating TED talk that makes for ideal watching on this rainy day.
www.ted.com...

2873 days ago

Turn your small business into a big one

BNZ

Got a great product or service? A decent sales track record? And a satisfied base of happy customers? Then it's time to turn your small business into a big one. Check out our six simple and insightful tips on how to do just that - and increase your revenue without overstretching your assets. Read more

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2873 days ago

Swimming with sharks

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

A Tairua couple is currently free diving with Blue Sharks in our backyard for shark research. What's the most exciting sea creature you've been swimming with?

2876 days ago

James Shaw - Thames coastal flooding

Denis from Thames

A short video of Climate Change Minister James Shaw talking about the recent coastal floods in and around Thames and how this relates to the more intensive and more frequent storm surges we are experiencing www.youtube.com...

2874 days ago

Spaces available at Hillcrest Childcare!

Hillcrest Childcare

We are a non-profit community based childcare centre set in beautiful park-like surroundings. We have low teacher/child ratios with a maximum of 34 children. Hillcrest Childcare also offers 20 hours free childcare for 2-5 year olds.

Our family-oriented atmosphere allows children to learn in a … View more
We are a non-profit community based childcare centre set in beautiful park-like surroundings. We have low teacher/child ratios with a maximum of 34 children. Hillcrest Childcare also offers 20 hours free childcare for 2-5 year olds.

Our family-oriented atmosphere allows children to learn in a relaxed environment that is small enough to be nurturing and supportive. With our stable qualified staff that make valuable contributions to children’s learning and instil positive memories.

Please feel free to pay us a visit and see for yourself what we have to offer. We are situated in Carrington Avenue, Hillcrest. Phone (07) 856 8707, email: hhcentre@xtra.co.nz or check out our Facebook page.

Leonie Martin
Centre Manager
Learn more

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2876 days ago

Climate change codswallop.

Derrick from Thames

I have just read Alistair Brickell's opinion piece in the Hauraki Herald which is full of errors that I trust most of you can see through. A blatent example is his use of the 2.5 year blip in NASA's record of rising seas. These are common occurences due to seasonal variations over more … View moreI have just read Alistair Brickell's opinion piece in the Hauraki Herald which is full of errors that I trust most of you can see through. A blatent example is his use of the 2.5 year blip in NASA's record of rising seas. These are common occurences due to seasonal variations over more than a century of recording. Indeed they actually tell us how accurate our records have become. We can record when particularly snowy years over land actually reduce sea level increases FOR SHORT periods. Note also that our sea level rises have been and will be increasingly exponential. Thus I suggest it is best to trust authorities such as NASA and NOAA than dubious math of spruikers. Furthermore, some coastal areas have to add subsiding lands to their calculations which Brickell fails to address. The following link provides a very clear explanation. I suggest our young readers take a few moments to read it.
www.popsci.com...

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