Fires prohibited in the Thames-Coromandel District
As of the 20th of December, fires are unable to be lit in the council area of Thames-Coromandel and extending to the islands of the mainland.
District Manager of Fire and Emergency NZ, Daryl Trim, has shared that while open-air fires are banned as well as the use of private fireworks, holiday-makers and locals can still undertake a range of activities that includes the use of fire such as for barbecues.
"We are about to see an influx of people into Thames-Coromandel and we want to reduce the risk of fires getting out of control as much.'
'Being cautious and following the restrictions around fire will help keep you and your whānau and friends safe." Daryl Trim says.
Here's what you need to know:
- Open-air fires are banned in Thames-Coromandel and the islands off the mainland.
- Hangi, umu and gas-fired barbecues are still permitted.
- Restrictions will also be in place for the use of private fireworks.
To find out further information on the fire seasons and the use of fireworks, head to www.checkitsalright.nz...
Purple Poppy Day Saturday 21st February
Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga is delighted to be working with Thames RSA to hold our town’s first Purple Poppy Day on 21st February. Purple Poppy day is held throughout the Commonwealth to honour the animals that served and died during WWI and WWII and continue to serve in current conflicts.
Our inaugural Purple Poppy Day features creatures from glowworms and pigeons to camels and elephants.
The competition on the day, PEOPLE AND PETS WEAR PURPLE and/or KHAKI is a fun way to get involved, with lots of neat prizes.
PEOPLE AND PETS WEAR PURPLE and/or KHAKI will be held weather permitting. All other activities will take place inside the museum is the weather isn’t so good.
Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠
If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?
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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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9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.4% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
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