Karapiro - Maungatautari, Cambridge

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2717 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
2718 days ago

Cat , dog or bird Feeding

Kirsty from Peanuts Moggy Minding Service Cambridge

Roll on summer and the time for organising your holidays. Don't forget about arrangements for your pets care while you away. I provide long or short term daily visiting for your pets as well as bringing in your mail and papers and ensuring your home is secure. Phone ,txt or message me to … View moreRoll on summer and the time for organising your holidays. Don't forget about arrangements for your pets care while you away. I provide long or short term daily visiting for your pets as well as bringing in your mail and papers and ensuring your home is secure. Phone ,txt or message me to discuss your situation

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2718 days ago

What is the best way to represent iwi and hapū in Waipā?

Gary Farrow Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Check out the first of our two part series on Māori representation in the Waipā. We take a look at Waikato Regional Council's methods and how they could work here.

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2718 days ago

Road closed in Waipa District after truck rolls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Cambridge Road in the Waipa District is closed after a truck rolled. It happened just before 1:30pm between Parallel Road and Lamb Street.

The sole occupant of the truck is currently trapped - their injury status is not yet confirmed. There is a possible chemical leak from the truck, which is … View more
Cambridge Road in the Waipa District is closed after a truck rolled. It happened just before 1:30pm between Parallel Road and Lamb Street.

The sole occupant of the truck is currently trapped - their injury status is not yet confirmed. There is a possible chemical leak from the truck, which is being dealt with by Fire and Emergency NZ.

Police are at cordons until the all clear is given from FENZ.
Source: Police website

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2725 days ago

Poll: Are you stockpiling plastic bags?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you going out of your way to collect plastic bags before they become illegal in NZ? Some Kiwis have admitted they are stockpiling bags before they can no longer get them from supermarkets and petrol stations.

It's been noticed that some customers have been taking … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you going out of your way to collect plastic bags before they become illegal in NZ? Some Kiwis have admitted they are stockpiling bags before they can no longer get them from supermarkets and petrol stations.

It's been noticed that some customers have been taking plastic bags for things like single chocolate bars and drinks "to save up".

Do you find plastic bags handy for bin liners? What eco-friendly tips and alternatives to plastic can you share with your neighbours? Leave a reply to share your thoughts.

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Are you stockpiling plastic bags?
  • 17.9% Yes, I've been collecting them
    17.9% Complete
  • 25.4% I'm saving the bags I have already
    25.4% Complete
  • 27.8% No, I no longer use plastic bags
    27.8% Complete
  • 28.9% I only use them when I forget my reusable ones
    28.9% Complete
658 votes
2719 days ago

Bees and bee swarms

Charles from Tamahere

Bees are becoming very active in our gardens and trees, so if you see a bee swarm, and want help to sort it out or have it removed, I will willingly attend the site with all the required gear to look after and save our bees.
I am an approved AFB inspector, member of the Waikato Domestic … View more
Bees are becoming very active in our gardens and trees, so if you see a bee swarm, and want help to sort it out or have it removed, I will willingly attend the site with all the required gear to look after and save our bees.
I am an approved AFB inspector, member of the Waikato Domestic Beekeepers Association and Apiculture New Zealand who has taken up beekeeping as a hobby in Tamahere, where we have room for bees to flourish.
Please call me on 021964000 any time if you need help with a bee swarm.
When swarming bees are relatively harmless (they generally will not sting you if you don't mess with them), as all they want to do is find a new home. They will settle in one spot for up to 24 hours and may move on if they can't find what they need, so time is critical to give them a hive to settle into. We don't want them living wild (not in a hive) as this can result in the death of these bees due to varroa mites or AFB or other disease issues. Also wild bees can infect other bees and are a threat to bees looked after in hives by responsible beekeepers.

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2719 days ago

Show you’re a local without trying too hard

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a new rewards programme designed for you and your local community. It's different because you can either keep and use your fuel discount or donate it to local Waikato community groups.

You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend, which you can redeem for rewards in … View more
My Challenge is a new rewards programme designed for you and your local community. It's different because you can either keep and use your fuel discount or donate it to local Waikato community groups.

You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend, which you can redeem for rewards in store. Register before 31 October and go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 fuel vouchers. My Challenge - locals get it.
Register here

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