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2632 days ago

Summer safety checklist: Fall-proofing your home

The Team from ACC New Zealand

With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when … View more
With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when you’re gardening avoid heavy lifting and use long-handled tools so you’re not bending over for long periods. Steady yourself when bending and standing, no pesky weed is worth falling for!

A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.

Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, HQ&SC, MOH and your local community health providers.

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2632 days ago

Give a gift for good this festive season

Jason Cowlam from New Zealand Red Cross

It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, … View more
It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, give a gift for good to help those who need it most. You can easily help them with warmth, water, meals, shelter, community outreach and welfare centre support.
Click here to help

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2633 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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2633 days ago

St Kilda residents, how are you finding it?

Gary Farrow Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Hi neighbours! Would those of you who live in St Kilda like to give some comment for the Cambridge Edition on how you are finding the experience of residing there? We'd love to hear your personal accounts! Is it what you expected when you first decided to move there? Has the community been … View moreHi neighbours! Would those of you who live in St Kilda like to give some comment for the Cambridge Edition on how you are finding the experience of residing there? We'd love to hear your personal accounts! Is it what you expected when you first decided to move there? Has the community been developing since then, and do you feel you have settled into it well?

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2633 days ago

Getting there for many people/children with all types of disabilities - Transport

Jean from Tauwhare

A wonderful announcement for us - people/children with all types of disabilities to use bus transports cover Waikato (and hopefully Waipa) area. If you do not know or heard about it. Many people/children with disabilities WANT to remove the barriers and to make our life easier. It is not about … View moreA wonderful announcement for us - people/children with all types of disabilities to use bus transports cover Waikato (and hopefully Waipa) area. If you do not know or heard about it. Many people/children with disabilities WANT to remove the barriers and to make our life easier. It is not about selfish because you have NOT experience yourself as a disabled person. I am an advocator for these people/children with disabilities over many years. www.waikatoregion.govt.nz...

2633 days ago

Have a Merry Colourful Christmas!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Cambridge

Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these … View more
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these holidays whether you're travelling out of town or staying at home. Merry Christmas!

- From the Elves at Resene

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2633 days ago

Are you catching a Christmas flight?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.

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2634 days ago

Mad Mike's Summer Bash 2018

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike's Summer Bash 3! Mad Mike and Radbul will take on New Zealand's best! The best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demos, top 16 … View more
Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike's Summer Bash 3! Mad Mike and Radbul will take on New Zealand's best! The best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demos, top 16 drift superclass, triple threat team event, open drift sessions, time attack outlaws, gymkhana, international cruise sessions and the new summer bash skid king.

There will be the Family Fun Zone, VIP Trackside Lounge and grandstands so the fans can get up close to the action. Don't miss out - come and join us for the third instalment of Mad Mike's Summer Bash!

See the cars, see the stars.
Find out more!

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2634 days ago

Are you ready for Summer?

Pratts

Hi Neighbours!
Do you have cooling in your home? Ready for Summer?

We've secured limited stock of Mitsubishi Electrics best selling heat pump, the GE50. This exceptional unit is unrivaled for quietness and is a testament to exceptional product quality, reliability and superior performance. … View more
Hi Neighbours!
Do you have cooling in your home? Ready for Summer?

We've secured limited stock of Mitsubishi Electrics best selling heat pump, the GE50. This exceptional unit is unrivaled for quietness and is a testament to exceptional product quality, reliability and superior performance. The GE50 is the perfect unit for large living areas.

But wait there's more....we have secured stock for pre-Christmas installation and will also give you a $100 pressie card!

Our team of expert installers are qualified air-conditioning technicians and will ensure your unit is installed to the highest standard.

For more information please see our link below or call our team on 0800-772-887.
Be quick though stock is limited and December installations are filling fast!

2635 days ago

What was the thunder and lightning like at your place?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Tuesday's storm over the Waikato caused havoc for some locals, including Clem Newby whose cows were struck by lightning. The dairy farmer said he heard a "hell of a bang" before finding four cows had died when hit by lightning. You can read the full story here, please… View more
Hi neighbours,

Tuesday's storm over the Waikato caused havoc for some locals, including Clem Newby whose cows were struck by lightning. The dairy farmer said he heard a "hell of a bang" before finding four cows had died when hit by lightning. You can read the full story here, please note however there is a graphic warning on this story as some images may be upsetting.

"The lightning was just horrific and it really frightened myself. I had never heard anything like it in my life and it really shook the cowshed," says Clem.

The storm caused power outages, school closures, and flash flooding. Even some houses were hit by lightning. So, what was it like at your place? Have you ever seen a storm like this in the Waikato before? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2636 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood's Santa - comment below!

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View more
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.

If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!

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2635 days ago

CAMBRIDGE CHRISTMAS PARADE 2 DECEMBER 2018

Michael from Leamington

A few photos from our parade on Sunday and a link to my gallery of the day here: goo.gl...

2635 days ago

International Volunteer Day

Jessica Brown from Citizens Advice Bureau Te Awamutu

International Volunteer Day on 5 December is a day to recognise and connect with the global volunteer movement of which we are all a part. An estimated 1 billion volunteers around the globe are freely giving their time to make a difference on the issues that affect them and their communities, often… View moreInternational Volunteer Day on 5 December is a day to recognise and connect with the global volunteer movement of which we are all a part. An estimated 1 billion volunteers around the globe are freely giving their time to make a difference on the issues that affect them and their communities, often in the most difficult of circumstances.
This year’s theme, ‘volunteers build resilient communities’ acknowledges the vital role of volunteers in preventing, preparing and responding to shocks and stresses and building resilience.
We can support communities to be resilient by growing volunteers through development, training and recognition. Grow volunteers, build #ResilientCommunities.

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