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First there was a battle of the bats in Tamahere Reserve, now signs are at the centre of a controversy.
Each of the three advertising signs used to generate $88 per month for the Tamahere-Mangaone Restoration Trust, which uses the cash to improve the area.
Now Waikato District Council has told the … View moreFirst there was a battle of the bats in Tamahere Reserve, now signs are at the centre of a controversy.
Each of the three advertising signs used to generate $88 per month for the Tamahere-Mangaone Restoration Trust, which uses the cash to improve the area.
Now Waikato District Council has told the trust to take them down, saying it received a complaint and they are a safety issue.
Trust volunteer Mark Bacchus said the group was seriously considering its future.
"Without this source of funding, operations will need to be severely curtailed."
The signs are less than 60 metres from a controlled intersection, council's community connections manager Megan May said, so they breach a District Plan provision.
Read more here.
Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.
In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to … View moreSamoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.
In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to say and use in Samoan while out supporting our young people.
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Three bombs have been found at people's homes in New Zealand since the beginning of 2017, new figure…
We'll carry on with the cat theme...
This time, it's the tale of Wilbur - a Cambridge cat who showed up in Waikato Hospital's emergency department - and how he was reunited with his owners.
Read about it here.
About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
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Just wanted to say a very heartfelt "thank you so very much" to two Wintec Nursing Students (females) who came to the aid of my friend whose legs failed him in Fitzroy. (They will know who they are. Sadly, I didn`t get their names). They supported my elderly friend until I arrived, … View moreJust wanted to say a very heartfelt "thank you so very much" to two Wintec Nursing Students (females) who came to the aid of my friend whose legs failed him in Fitzroy. (They will know who they are. Sadly, I didn`t get their names). They supported my elderly friend until I arrived, assisted me in trying to get him into my car then waited until the ambulance arrived. Thanks again so very much. Your actions were very, very much appreciated.
Hamilton City Council has a $100,000 plan to stop stray moggies from breeding.
City councillors voted for an annual grant to de-sex stray or abandoned cats around the city.
It has won praise from SPCA chief executive Andrea Midgen: "It's a real top of the cliff strategic move by the … View moreHamilton City Council has a $100,000 plan to stop stray moggies from breeding.
City councillors voted for an annual grant to de-sex stray or abandoned cats around the city.
It has won praise from SPCA chief executive Andrea Midgen: "It's a real top of the cliff strategic move by the Hamilton City Council - it's just amazing."
Paws 4 Life's Rachael Maher said the group had taken 1500 cats and kittens off the streets in the past year.
Read more here.
Do you think it's a good plan?
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Some of the best drivers in the country are testing their racing skills in South Taranaki this weeke…
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Here's some good food for thought as we head into the weekend.
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