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776 days ago

Whakatāne – Rewind | Connect | Reset

Whakatane District Council

Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural … View more
Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural experiences, the outdoor adventure, the eco experiences and so much more. Summer like this? #DiscoverOurLocal
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776 days ago

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View more
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
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777 days ago

Plant seeds every month with a subscription from Kings Seeds.

The TV Guide

Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, … View more
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
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788 days ago

Stray cat - tabby

Simone from Fairfield

Is anyone missing a cat in the Fairfield area, close to Waikato Diocesan school. It has been hanging around our house for the last 2-3 weeks and meowing at nights. Although not super friendly it appears healthy and does look like a pet.

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778 days ago

You’re invited to Grow Waikato

MP Jamie Strange Parliamentary Services

It is an exciting time for our Events and Tourism sector with the summer season fast approaching.

Over the next year our region will host several major events including the annual Field Days at Mystery Creek, The World Rugby Sevens, The 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup and the return of Balloons over … View more
It is an exciting time for our Events and Tourism sector with the summer season fast approaching.

Over the next year our region will host several major events including the annual Field Days at Mystery Creek, The World Rugby Sevens, The 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup and the return of Balloons over Waikato.

This is the final Grow Waikato event for 2022 and I look forward to seeing you there to hear about some exciting events and tourism updates for our region.
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778 days ago

Painted fence

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.

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779 days ago

Momentum’s menu of smart giving options

Momentum Waikato

Do you want to financially support local social and environmental activity across the Waikato in a way that ensures your help has an effective and ongoing impact?

Momentum Waikato, the region’s community foundation, hosts investment funds set up by community groups, social enterprises and … View more
Do you want to financially support local social and environmental activity across the Waikato in a way that ensures your help has an effective and ongoing impact?

Momentum Waikato, the region’s community foundation, hosts investment funds set up by community groups, social enterprises and local champions to diversify and grow the income that enables their own or others’ worthwhile work.

A number of these investment funds welcome public donations. From art to sport, environment to disability support, for specific locations or the whole region, you can support the local cause or charity you care about with smart giving.
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779 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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780 days ago

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TENNIS

Hamilton Squash and Tennis Club

The Hamilton Squash and Tennis Club
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TENNIS

Join us as we celebrate100 years of the Hamilton Lawn Tennis Club!

October 29, 2022
2-4:30PM - Social Tournament in Wimbeldon Whites
5-6PM - Pre Dinner drinks inc G&T specials
5:45PM - Official Welcome & Photos
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The Hamilton Squash and Tennis Club
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TENNIS

Join us as we celebrate100 years of the Hamilton Lawn Tennis Club!

October 29, 2022
2-4:30PM - Social Tournament in Wimbeldon Whites
5-6PM - Pre Dinner drinks inc G&T specials
5:45PM - Official Welcome & Photos
6:15PM - Dinner and Speeches

$70 a ticket

Purchase via website by 21st October
www.HSTC.co.nz
325 Tristran Street Hamilton
(07) 834 3271
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780 days ago

Vet Nurse Awearness Week 2022

Lyn from Hamilton Small Animal Veterinary Centre

That time of year again were we show our appreciation for our wonderful team of nurses. Thanks for all your care.

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780 days ago

Marathon in a Month

Pip Stephenson from Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society

Running a marathon in one day is hard but what about doing it throughout November?

Complete a Marathon in a month for the Cancer Society and rack up steps towards your personal health journey while raising vital funds at the same time.

You can make your marathon bite-sized by completing just… View more
Running a marathon in one day is hard but what about doing it throughout November?

Complete a Marathon in a month for the Cancer Society and rack up steps towards your personal health journey while raising vital funds at the same time.

You can make your marathon bite-sized by completing just 1.4ks a day. Run, cycle, swim, skip – this is your journey, this is your marathon.

Sign up today and help Cancer Society support people with cancer in your community.

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806 days ago

Help us name our 'Big Ram' and you could win a gift voucher! 🐏 🎁

The Team from

Did ewe miss the news? Our next Op Shop is going to be in the belly of one of Tirau’s most iconic buildings! We would love to get your help to give our 'Big Ram' a brand-new name! Do you have any fun ideas that will do this NZ icon justice? 💙

How to enter:
Simply fill out the … View more
Did ewe miss the news? Our next Op Shop is going to be in the belly of one of Tirau’s most iconic buildings! We would love to get your help to give our 'Big Ram' a brand-new name! Do you have any fun ideas that will do this NZ icon justice? 💙

How to enter:
Simply fill out the form at www.spcaopshops.nz... before 2 October 2022, with your details and your name suggestion for your entry into the draw!

Prize up for grabs:
The winning name will be placed on the 'Big Ram' building's name tag, and our winner will receive a prize of a $100 SPCA Op Shop gift voucher to use online or in-store at one of over 60 SPCA Op Shops nationwide.

Terms and Conditions apply, please see website.

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780 days ago

New Theatre will feature heritage elements

The Team from Momentum Waikato

A critical aspect of the Waikato Regional Theatre project is ensuring that heritage elements from the former Hamilton Hotel are preserved and re-used.

A range of internal components from the century-old building have been carefully removed and stored by Foster Group Limited, so they can be … View more
A critical aspect of the Waikato Regional Theatre project is ensuring that heritage elements from the former Hamilton Hotel are preserved and re-used.

A range of internal components from the century-old building have been carefully removed and stored by Foster Group Limited, so they can be reinstated in the new complex, including more items and materials than Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga required to be saved.

Read more and see more pics of the saved heritage items at link below.

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781 days ago

Kia ora Waikato whānau!

MaoriTV

Nau mai, haere mai e te iwi. Yes, it’s true – the greatest little gameshow show on earth, Lucky Dip, is back for 2022, bigger, louder, and on the road throughout the motu.

Join our hosts Luke Bird and Marcia Hopa for some hearty katakata (laughs), soak up some wairua and prepare to be..View more
Nau mai, haere mai e te iwi. Yes, it’s true – the greatest little gameshow show on earth, Lucky Dip, is back for 2022, bigger, louder, and on the road throughout the motu.

Join our hosts Luke Bird and Marcia Hopa for some hearty katakata (laughs), soak up some wairua and prepare to be...amazed!

Tune into Lucky Dip on the Road, Sundays at 8pm from October 23rd on Whakaata Māori and Māori+!
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781 days ago

Ryman residents aren’t defined by dementia

Ryman Healthcare

Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.

At Ryman villages our focus is on … View more
Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.

At Ryman villages our focus is on experience-based care rather than processes, enabling residents to live in the moment and to feel kindness, love and security.

Most of all, Ryman residents living with dementia are supported to continue doing the things that bring them joy so they can live fulfilled lives.
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