Karapiro - Maungatautari, Cambridge

Poll: Does someone you care for ride?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

New Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why … View moreNew Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why we're asking next week. Find out more

Does someone you care for ride?

• I ride a motorcycle and I have friends/family who do too
• I ride a scooter and I have friends/family who do too
• I don't ride or have someone close to me who does

Vote View Results

• 39.9% I ride a motorcycle and I have friends/family who do too
  39.9% Complete
• 7.1% I ride a scooter and I have friends/family who do too
  7.1% Complete
• 53% I don't ride or have someone close to me who does
  53% Complete

2353 votes

Cambridge band members blow trumpet for brass

Mike Bain Reporter from Cambridge Edition

The Cambridge Brass Band needs $78,000 if it is going to be Le Quesnoy bound later this year. The b…

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Do something good today!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

If you are in the Waikato and can spare some time, we have lots of groups looking for people to help them provide their vital services to the community. If you can help, please check out the available positions on our website!!
www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...

Boomerang Bags

Lawrence Gullery Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Hey neighbours, New World and Wholly Cow have joined forces with Plastic Bag Free Cambridge to cut down on plastic bag use, do you want to join the revolution?

Cambridge shoppers grabbing their Boomerang Bags

Gary Farrow Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Outbreak of illness sees Cambridge's St Peters School send home 85 students

Mike Bain Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Let’s join together and put tamariki first!

Children's Day

There are lots of awesome events happening in neighbourhoods around Aotearoa for Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. Check out what’s on near you. If you don’t head along to an event, remember the most important thing you can give tamariki is your time and aroha! Find out more

Items needed for an Early Childhood Education project

Barry from Otorohanga District

Hello people. My daughter helps run an Early Childhood Home-based Education organisation. They have a headquarters base where she is planning to build an Enchanted Forest which will be rearranged/reconstructed on a monthly basis, so she needs quite a collection of "treasures".
They … View moreHello people. My daughter helps run an Early Childhood Home-based Education organisation. They have a headquarters base where she is planning to build an Enchanted Forest which will be rearranged/reconstructed on a monthly basis, so she needs quite a collection of "treasures".
They need: Tree stumps for kids' chairs and tables. Paua shells, coconut shells, that kids can use as bowls. Large interesting buttons and beads for treasures and "silver" cutlery for making wind chimes. Painted "eggs" and glass paper weights that can be hidden amongst the trees. Birds nests in which she can put bird figures and decorative eggs/stones/precious looking items. Natural baskets and sheer scarves for dancing. Text or calls to 021 626 090 would be appreciated.

Poll: What part does meat play in your diet?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?

What part does meat play in your diet?

• I eat meat most days
• I am reducing the amount of meat in my diet
• I eat only white meat
• I eat only fish
• I don't eat any meat
• I don't eat any animal products at all

Vote View Results

• 52% I eat meat most days
  52% Complete
• 29.2% I am reducing the amount of meat in my diet
  29.2% Complete
• 4.5% I eat only white meat
  4.5% Complete
• 3% I eat only fish
  3% Complete
• 7.2% I don't eat any meat
  7.2% Complete
• 4% I don't eat any animal products at all
  4% Complete

2794 votes

Live chat recap: Your gardening dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.

If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.

Humble sausage sizzle raises much needed funds for local charities

The Warehouse New Zealand

We’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk … View moreWe’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk past don’t forget to purchase a sausage sizzle as all funds go back to your local community. Watch the video

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Hot and sticky nights getting you down?

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Turn your small business into a big one

BNZ

Got a great product or service? A decent sales track record? And a satisfied base of happy customers? Then it's time to turn your small business into a big one. Check out our six simple and insightful tips on how to do just that - and increase your revenue without overstretching your assets. Read more

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Contact us for an info pack and arrange a no obligation home consultation … View moreCut your heating bill by up to 75%
Pratts are the Waikato distributors for SolarPeak and are fully accredited members of the Solar Industries Association.
Packages start from *$6299+GST including installation

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