Opito, Whitianga

3097 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
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3098 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
3098 days ago

Buy Aftersocks & support rural communities

The Team from Aftersocks

Aftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief … View moreAftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief Fund.

Thanks for your support neighbours! Buy, Wear & Share!
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3104 days ago

Poll: Hauraki Rail Trail contributes millions - have you used it?

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Recent research shows the Hauraki Rail Trail has brought an estimated $39m return to the region.
Hauraki Rail Trail Charitable Trust general manager Diane Drummond said figures showed visitors were spending an estimated $5m each year and an estimated $11m had been invested for development and … View more
Recent research shows the Hauraki Rail Trail has brought an estimated $39m return to the region.
Hauraki Rail Trail Charitable Trust general manager Diane Drummond said figures showed visitors were spending an estimated $5m each year and an estimated $11m had been invested for development and maintenance. See the full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...

Hauraki Rail Trail contributes millions - have you used it?
  • 70% Yes, I love the rail trail, for walking and/or cycling
    70% Complete
  • 30% Nope, never used it
    30% Complete
30 votes
3101 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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3103 days ago

Poll: Do school holidays work for modern parents?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

When school holidays come around, everything else goes on hold for parents. That's do-able for some, but not everyone has the option. Is the system working?
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do school holidays work for modern parents?
  • 14.3% YES
    14.3% Complete
  • 85.7% NO
    85.7% Complete
7 votes
3102 days ago

Seal drops in to sunbathe and play at Whitianga beach

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Whitianga beach-goers welcomed a new resident at Buffalo Beach on June 29.
A seal was seen sunbathing on the rocks for the day before swimming back out to sea.
Monique Rush said the seal had a rest on the rocks all day, keeping an eye on all its visitors on the busy beach.
"Then about … View more
Whitianga beach-goers welcomed a new resident at Buffalo Beach on June 29.
A seal was seen sunbathing on the rocks for the day before swimming back out to sea.
Monique Rush said the seal had a rest on the rocks all day, keeping an eye on all its visitors on the busy beach.
"Then about 5pm [it] ...

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3102 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
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3103 days ago

Loads of fun at primary schools' Thames Gymsports Festival

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hauraki Herald

About 140 gymnasts from primary schools across the district had fun in the Thames Gym Sports Festival at Thames High School on June 29.
Students also competed in eight teams across three disciplines: cheerleading, hip hop and aerobics.
Thames Gym Sports Club coach Teresa Brownbridge said … View more
About 140 gymnasts from primary schools across the district had fun in the Thames Gym Sports Festival at Thames High School on June 29.
Students also competed in eight teams across three disciplines: cheerleading, hip hop and aerobics.
Thames Gym Sports Club coach Teresa Brownbridge said ...

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3103 days ago

Ciggie puffing driver led police on car chase through Thames highway

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

VIDEO: The driver of a car leading police on a chase along a Hauraki highway was smoking a cigarette with his headphones in, a witness said.

He didn't look phased but the woman in the passenger seat of the fleeing car looked petrified, one motorist who passed the chase on the entrance to … View more
VIDEO: The driver of a car leading police on a chase along a Hauraki highway was smoking a cigarette with his headphones in, a witness said.

He didn't look phased but the woman in the passenger seat of the fleeing car looked petrified, one motorist who passed the chase on the entrance to Thames on Thursday said.

3103 days ago

Tapu Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates Day One of Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Tapu Volunteer Fire Brigade is having an open day on Saturday to celebrate Day One.
Day One is the first day of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Transition project which was set up to establish Fire and Emergency New Zealand, an amalgamation of the New Zealand Fire Service, the National Rural … View more
Tapu Volunteer Fire Brigade is having an open day on Saturday to celebrate Day One.
Day One is the first day of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Transition project which was set up to establish Fire and Emergency New Zealand, an amalgamation of the New Zealand Fire Service, the National Rural ...

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