Opito, Whitianga

3035 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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3035 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
    1.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Help moving house
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Filing documents
    0.8% Complete
  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
3037 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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3038 days ago

Coromandel's long road to election choices

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The road to Coromandel town is a lifeline stained with mud from winter slips.

The century old settlement at the end of an hour long journey north of Thames on the Coromandel peninsula, population: 1600, has been cut off too many times this winter. In summer, half a million people will roar … View more
The road to Coromandel town is a lifeline stained with mud from winter slips.

The century old settlement at the end of an hour long journey north of Thames on the Coromandel peninsula, population: 1600, has been cut off too many times this winter. In summer, half a million people will roar through the region.

Campaigning for the 2017 General Election generates heat, otherwise it's overcast, there's a chop on the harbour, restaurants are closed, motel vacancy signs are up.

3038 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi there neighbours, hope you're taking part! Here's the link.

3038 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count: in pictures

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Most of us will never get THIS upclose with those buzzy pollinators, so we thought you might enjoy this gallery.

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3038 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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3038 days ago

Thames Valley Heartland rugby team to face Wanganui in Paeroa

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The Thames Valley Heartland rugby team makes its first appearance in Paeroa this year when they face Wanganui in Round 2 of the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship on Saturday.
Although both sides had good wins on the weekend, the manner in which Wanganui disposed of Wairarapa Bush by 79-7 will be … View more
The Thames Valley Heartland rugby team makes its first appearance in Paeroa this year when they face Wanganui in Round 2 of the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship on Saturday.
Although both sides had good wins on the weekend, the manner in which Wanganui disposed of Wairarapa Bush by 79-7 will be a...

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3038 days ago

Thames Valley's three senior teams secure rugby wins

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Thames Valley enjoyed a successful day of representative rugby as the three senior most teams all won the opening games of their respective competitions on the weekend.
The Heartland team beat East Coast, the Under 18s beat the Northland Vikings and the Development team beat the Auckland Under … View more
Thames Valley enjoyed a successful day of representative rugby as the three senior most teams all won the opening games of their respective competitions on the weekend.
The Heartland team beat East Coast, the Under 18s beat the Northland Vikings and the Development team beat the Auckland Under ...

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3063 days ago

One of the country's most dangerous roads is on our doorstep.

Reporter Hauraki Herald

The country's most dangerous state highways have been singled out by the Automobile Association and third on the list is SH2 from Paeroa to Waihi.
Do you drive on this road? What do you think needs to be done to make it safer? Are there worse roads in our district? Share you thoughts here … View more
The country's most dangerous state highways have been singled out by the Automobile Association and third on the list is SH2 from Paeroa to Waihi.
Do you drive on this road? What do you think needs to be done to make it safer? Are there worse roads in our district? Share you thoughts here (and if you don't want your comments used in print, include NFP in your post). Thanks.

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3040 days ago

Swampfoxes kick off season with win over East Coast

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The Thames Valley rugby team began their Heartland Championship campaign with a comfortable 42-13 victory over East Coast at Ruatoria on Saturday.
In scoring six tries to one, the Swampfoxes were rewarded with a bonus point but their overall performance showed that there is plenty of room for ...

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3040 days ago

Sinkhole found alongside mine in Waihi

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

A 20m-wide sinkhole has been discovered in Waihi on a council reserve near the Martha open pit.
The sinkhole was discovered between the Waihi Rugby Club and the Martha open pit on the morning of August 29.
The sinkhole, which is associated with historic mining, has collapsed into an unfilled … View more
A 20m-wide sinkhole has been discovered in Waihi on a council reserve near the Martha open pit.
The sinkhole was discovered between the Waihi Rugby Club and the Martha open pit on the morning of August 29.
The sinkhole, which is associated with historic mining, has collapsed into an unfilled ...

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3041 days ago

Kate's coming to town

Clarence Street Theatre

New Zealand's smash hit rock musical That Bloody Woman is coming to Hamilton! New Zealand’s favourite daughter, suffragist, activist and cyclist Kate Sheppard is transformed from the face on the $10 note into a feminist firebrand raising hell and rocking out.

"Kate’s back: a … View more
New Zealand's smash hit rock musical That Bloody Woman is coming to Hamilton! New Zealand’s favourite daughter, suffragist, activist and cyclist Kate Sheppard is transformed from the face on the $10 note into a feminist firebrand raising hell and rocking out.

"Kate’s back: a kick-ass role model for equality and people power. May her message continue to roll out across the country.”
- Metro Magazine

"Bursting with wit, verve and righteously rocking tunes”, That Bloody Woman presents New Zealand's founding mother like you've never seen her before; loud, proud and in your face. Leading the charge to win women the vote, Kate takes on the patriarchy, public opinion and even Prime Minister Richard 'King Dick' Seddon."

Book now for a show on 7-9 September at the Clarence Street Theatre. Tickets are selling fast!
Book now

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3042 days ago

Sea Level Rise - Will My Property Be Flooded?

Denis from Thames

The Waikato Regional Council has provided a very useful online sea-flooding / inundation tool on its website. The purpose of this tool is to see what low lying coastal areas in Thames -Coromandel may be subject to inundation (sea flooding) from tides, storms and projected sea level rise. The tool … View moreThe Waikato Regional Council has provided a very useful online sea-flooding / inundation tool on its website. The purpose of this tool is to see what low lying coastal areas in Thames -Coromandel may be subject to inundation (sea flooding) from tides, storms and projected sea level rise. The tool uses a "Google maps" type system allowing the user to zoom in on a property, suburb or town and view various sea level rise and storm tide scenarios. Check it out.

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3041 days ago

New community educator for St John in Schools programme

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

New St John educator Kelly Krivan says it's important to teach children first aid, particularly those living in rural areas.
Krivan has been appointed the new community educator for the ASB St John in Schools programme.
She lives in Whitianga and will be teaching first aid in schools in … View more
New St John educator Kelly Krivan says it's important to teach children first aid, particularly those living in rural areas.
Krivan has been appointed the new community educator for the ASB St John in Schools programme.
She lives in Whitianga and will be teaching first aid in schools in ...

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