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Over 80% of Fire and Emergency is made up of volunteers. Without them and their support crew, we wouldn’t be who we are today.
So this National Volunteer Week, we’re thanking more than 11,500 of our volunteers for missing precious moments in their lives to protect our communities.
Make … View moreOver 80% of Fire and Emergency is made up of volunteers. Without them and their support crew, we wouldn’t be who we are today.
So this National Volunteer Week, we’re thanking more than 11,500 of our volunteers for missing precious moments in their lives to protect our communities.
Make sure you say thanks as well by leaving a comment below. #cheerstoourvolunteers
In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and … View moreIn this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and follow Jane Packer’s advice to decorate your kitchen and dining spaces with flowers. Be in to win Jane Packer Flowers and the NZ House & Garden July issue.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
Hi Waikato! The days are getting colder and the Neighbourly Snaps campaign is turning up the heat in your region. Show the rest of your neighbours the wintery scenes around your pad or your region. What's your idea of a wintery scene? Post your photo in the comments below ⬇️⬇️
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Hi Guys-
I'm concerned about interested in the air quality in Waikato at present. It's been getting worse over the past 10 years, to the extent that now you don't want to walk outside most nights due to the amount of burn-offs which're happening on farms - often containing … View moreHi Guys-
I'm concerned about interested in the air quality in Waikato at present. It's been getting worse over the past 10 years, to the extent that now you don't want to walk outside most nights due to the amount of burn-offs which're happening on farms - often containing non-wood items such as electronics, polystyrene and plastic.
This is ironic, as NZ has terribly low carbon in our soils, which is a problem for farmers. It would be made much better were the wood in question to be left to rot. And of course contaminating our soils and air with burning electronics is a bad thing.
Some suggestions:
* Woodchipping - woodchipping old trees/branches and either using the output elsewhere or spreading over a paddock so it can rot down quickly, is a good way to add carbon back into soils.
* Leaving to rot - spreading wood around the edges of a paddock and leaving it to rot is a slow option, but doesn't require a lot of effort.
* Firewood collectors - for larger logs, firewood sellers will happily tow them away. Of course, this still puts the wood in the air, rather than in the soil, but at least it keeps someone warm in winter.
For polystyrene/electronics/etc the obvious solution should be the dump or metal recyclers, where you'll get a couple of bucks for your effort at least. For batteries, Grimmer Motors in Hamilton take both household and car batteries and recycle them. Putting plastics and electronics etc in fires should be banned outright, if not prosecuted.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Kia Ora Neighbours :) Our programmes have been running in our local and regional communities for the last 6 years. Our July Programme will run as planned and subject to numbers. We have lots of space to spread out with and will maintain a clean healthy environment to work and play in. check out our… View moreKia Ora Neighbours :) Our programmes have been running in our local and regional communities for the last 6 years. Our July Programme will run as planned and subject to numbers. We have lots of space to spread out with and will maintain a clean healthy environment to work and play in. check out our flyer below or find us on www.squiggle.org.nz...
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Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!
We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an … View moreVolunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!
We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an Aotearoa of Kindness.
Call to action – keep shaping the world we want to live in:
• Look for where kindness, mahi aroha, work for love, has impacted your life.
• Show your thanks to those people giving kindness and mahi aroha through #AotearoaOfKindness.
• Connect or reconnect with a community or a cause that’s important to you through volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles.
Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.
The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. … View moreHey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.
The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. But what do you do? And who knew folding towels could be so controversial?
National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.
National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’.
… View moreNational Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.
National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’.
Join us this National Volunteer Week to celebrate how our communities are stronger when working together.
#NVW2020 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness
The animals living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari have returned to work after enjoying an impro…
The animals living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari have returned to work after enjoying an impro…
As your local Heating Specialist we know how important it is to keep your home and family warm. Heat pumps are highly regarded as the most energy efficient form of electric heating for NZ homes.
The Mitsubishi Electric EcoCore AP Series High Wall Heat Pumps set a new standard in super energy … View moreAs your local Heating Specialist we know how important it is to keep your home and family warm. Heat pumps are highly regarded as the most energy efficient form of electric heating for NZ homes.
The Mitsubishi Electric EcoCore AP Series High Wall Heat Pumps set a new standard in super energy efficient heating. Next generation EcoCore Technology is designed to use less power than ever before. And starting at just 18dBA*, it’s NZ’s quietest – ideal for living rooms and bedrooms!
WE currently have a special available for our customers. We are offering a free upgrade from the Mitsubishi Electric GL Series to the NEW AP Series. Not only will you save money you will also get extra features like;
* Built in Wifi
* Dual Barrier Coating
* Night Mode
Our accredited installation team cover the following areas, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Hamilton and surrounding areas.
Call us for a free no obligation quotation Ph 0800-772-887
* Offer ends 23rd July or until stocks last. terms and conditions apply, call for details
Got an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will… View moreGot an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will get $250 worth of Yates products and $150 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Here's how to enter the competition.
Kia ora neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health.
Come along to your Community Health Forum and tell us about your experience of the COVID-19 response and hear from your DHB on local health updates.
When: 10am-Noon, Thursday 25 June
Where: Anglican Hall, 55 … View moreKia ora neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health.
Come along to your Community Health Forum and tell us about your experience of the COVID-19 response and hear from your DHB on local health updates.
When: 10am-Noon, Thursday 25 June
Where: Anglican Hall, 55 William Street, Raahui Pookeka / Huntly
When: 1.30-3.30pm, Thursday 25 June
Where: Meremere Hall, 21 Heather Green Ave, Meremere
Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from the DHB and other local organisations/groups.
We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
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