Rukuhia, Hamilton

2652 days ago

AUCTION coming up on the 5th of December!

Peter Hulsdouw from

Fantastic 10.588 ha (26 acre) Lifestyle Farm/Run-off just a few minutes drive into town. This is an ideal block for retired farmers, Lifestyle families, work from home scenarios or someone wanting large shedding for projects!

AUCTION coming up on the 5th of December!

Negotiable

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2652 days ago

Want a REAL future in Dairy?

Taratahi Institute of Agriculture

There are only four of the 10 places still available in 2019 at the prestigious Central North Island Dairy Academy (CNIDA), which starts in February. All of the 2018 class have begun, or are about to begin their first advanced roles in dairy, and tutor/farmer Dave Horner says there are already … View moreThere are only four of the 10 places still available in 2019 at the prestigious Central North Island Dairy Academy (CNIDA), which starts in February. All of the 2018 class have begun, or are about to begin their first advanced roles in dairy, and tutor/farmer Dave Horner says there are already employers lining up for the next group of graduates.

It’s an intensive 37-week residential programme, based near Taupo, which combines theory, practical training and on-farm experience based around the Massey University Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5). To find out more and to enrol, visit the Taratahi website.
Find out more!

2652 days ago

When poppies get the blues

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We love poppies, and this Tibetan blue (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is especially eye-catching. They are available from a number of nurseries, including Blue Mountain in Tapanui.

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2652 days ago

Save the date

Ruth from Pirongia - Karamu

Save the date of the Pirongia Christmas Market - Sunday 16 December 9am to 2pm on Crozier Street, Pirongia, great food, lots of stalls full of Christmas gifts and ideas - last market of the year - going to be a good one.

I'll be there - Waste Not - Up-cycling by Ruth" up-cycled … View more
Save the date of the Pirongia Christmas Market - Sunday 16 December 9am to 2pm on Crozier Street, Pirongia, great food, lots of stalls full of Christmas gifts and ideas - last market of the year - going to be a good one.

I'll be there - Waste Not - Up-cycling by Ruth" up-cycled Christmas decorations, produce bags, shopping bags, make up remover pads, straw holders, cutlery rolls, hair scrunchies and much more nothing over $15 dollars.

Also be selling the book "50 fun kid friendly outdoor adventures" as a fund raiser for Pirongia Playground Project. $15 and $5 goes to the project.

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2653 days ago

Vote now! Resene colour your community

Resene

Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View more
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
Vote now!

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2654 days ago

Reminder - Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.

The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.

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Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.

The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.

www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2655 days ago

Let your older neighbours know... 💙💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is … View more
Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is simply a test and to not be alarmed when they receive the alert.

To learn more about EMA's and what to expect on the day, visit the link below.

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2655 days ago

Poll: Should public vaping be banned?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Vaping and the use of smokeless tobacco products could be banned from bars, restaurants, schools and workplaces in New Zealand, thanks to a Government proposal. Click here to read more about it.

Got an opinion on vaping? Take part in our poll below!

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Should public vaping be banned?
  • 54.5% Yes
    54.5% Complete
  • 19.3% No
    19.3% Complete
  • 26.2% Not banned, but restrictions are needed
    26.2% Complete
3060 votes
2655 days ago

Poll: Will rail return to Cambridge?

Gary Farrow Reporter from Cambridge Edition

A planning consultant for the industrial development at Hautapu said the rail line will never be built back out to Cambridge, because there are too many obstacles, literally and figuratively. But the council still has rail in their long term vision.

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

What do you … View more
A planning consultant for the industrial development at Hautapu said the rail line will never be built back out to Cambridge, because there are too many obstacles, literally and figuratively. But the council still has rail in their long term vision.

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

What do you think? Vote in the poll and comment below.
*Please mark your post with NFP if you do not want your comments used in an article

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Will rail return to Cambridge?
  • 59.1% Full steam ahead - bring the trains back
    59.1% Complete
  • 27.3% I want rail to return, but don't think it will
    27.3% Complete
  • 13.6% Don't bother - cars are fine to get around
    13.6% Complete
22 votes
2655 days ago

Resene project of the week!

The Team from

Welcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out… View moreWelcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this handy project yourself

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