No races at Thames Racecourse this summer
Thames Jockey Club, which celebrated 150 years in January, will hold their annual race meeting in Te Aroha instead this season after facing challenges with the Thames track and services. Irrigation would improve the condition of the Thames track, however, at more than $50,000, it wasn't cost effective for the club to install it for one race meeting a year. All members have been informed of the change in venue and transport will be arranged to Te Aroha for raceday in January.
Read the full story here.
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Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.6% I want to be able to choose.
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46.9% Against. I want to deal with people.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Thames Branch NZ Society of Genealogists
Our genealogy adventures begin with us and what we know. Learn how to take the research journey back in time with like-minded people. Come along to the Thames Branch NZ Society of Genealogists monthly meeting, every 3rd Wednesday of the month. All welcome.
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