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1858 days ago

Poll: Should teachers get paid while doing Council work

Paul from Morrinsville

Teachers could be the new source of people to become local body Politicians. According to the Education Ministry as long as the Board of trustees agree Teachers can take time off for Local Body meetings and get paid by both entities, the Education Ministry and the Local Body, and here I was … View moreTeachers could be the new source of people to become local body Politicians. According to the Education Ministry as long as the Board of trustees agree Teachers can take time off for Local Body meetings and get paid by both entities, the Education Ministry and the Local Body, and here I was thinking that was double dipping, shows what an innocent I am. This I believe is wrong and should not occurr. But as long as a teacher is on salary apparantly that is the rules.

Should teachers get paid while doing Council work
  • 16.3% I agree that teachers should be paid by the Education ministry as well as Local
    16.3% Complete
  • 83.7% I do not agree that teachers should get paid by both.
    83.7% Complete
43 votes
1860 days ago

Free school lunches - A fantastic or flawed idea?

Reporter Waikato Times

Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says … View more
Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says the Government hasn't considered that most schools don't have infrastructure for large scale food preparation and storage. She says "this would cost hundreds of millions and take away the autonomy of parents to provide lunch for their children".

What are your thoughts? Do you think this is a fantastic or flawed idea? Would you prefer that schools prepared your child's lunch?

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1854 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing, our Waikato columnist Sheryn Dean has top tips on cleaning up citrus, growing your own nitrogen fertiliser, making over your garden for spring, emptying out your compost heap and sorting out those self-seeded seedlings.

Our crop of the week is the beloved… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing, our Waikato columnist Sheryn Dean has top tips on cleaning up citrus, growing your own nitrogen fertiliser, making over your garden for spring, emptying out your compost heap and sorting out those self-seeded seedlings.

Our crop of the week is the beloved spud, we share more of your wonderful photos of life in the garden throughout the decades and we have some fabulous prizes up for grabs including a beautiful anthurium from Gellerts and lawn seed from Burnet's, and if you think you might own one of New Zealand's oldest houseplants, tell us about it and you could win a houseplant care prize pack from Yates.

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:

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1854 days ago

Storytelling Art Workshop

Jane from Hamilton East

Engage your kids in the fun Art Workshop on this school holiday.

Price: $40

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1854 days ago

Transform your candle holders

The Team from Resene ColorShop Cambridge

A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this … View more
A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1855 days ago

Rental property investment: is it still worth it?

Peter Hulsdouw from

What do tenants, landlords, property managers and investors all have in common? Rental properties.

Rental properties are a popular investment option, that's why this week we've placed them at the forefront of conversation, answering the tough questions as we investigate whether … View more
What do tenants, landlords, property managers and investors all have in common? Rental properties.

Rental properties are a popular investment option, that's why this week we've placed them at the forefront of conversation, answering the tough questions as we investigate whether they're still a valid investment option.

Read more: www.lugtons.co.nz...

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1857 days ago

Too much Neighbourly

Murray & Sh'ann from Leamington

This morning I awoke to 93 emails, more than 80 were on two "Neighbourly" subjects from all parts of NZ. I have no interest in "if or how Willy of Winton" will watch the RWC. To me the concept of "Neighbourly" is for people who live nearby to exchange views and … View moreThis morning I awoke to 93 emails, more than 80 were on two "Neighbourly" subjects from all parts of NZ. I have no interest in "if or how Willy of Winton" will watch the RWC. To me the concept of "Neighbourly" is for people who live nearby to exchange views and services. It no long does that. Please unsubscribe me.

1855 days ago

The Voting Climate: A Stuff survey of every council candidate

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the … View more
Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the results of our survey on a special section, in time for when ballot papers start arriving in mailboxes at the end of next week.

If you're standing as a council candidate, please answer Stuff's climate change survey.

To find out more, click here

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1857 days ago

Reliable, reasonable priced Builder needed ASAP

Dianne from Hamilton East

Looking for recommendations for the above. Someone who will turn up, when they say they will (unlike 3 builders so far) and who is reasonably priced, honest and does a great job. Does a builder like that exist? I do hope so.

1856 days ago

FREE trial swimming lesson

Hilton Brown Swimming

Summer is Nigh. Give swimming lessons a try!

At Hilton Brown Swimming we provide a fun, safe and caring environment for people of all ages (infants through to adults) to learn to swim.

Ensure that you and your family are summer swimming ready.

Touch base with us today to book in your … View more
Summer is Nigh. Give swimming lessons a try!

At Hilton Brown Swimming we provide a fun, safe and caring environment for people of all ages (infants through to adults) to learn to swim.

Ensure that you and your family are summer swimming ready.

Touch base with us today to book in your free trial swimming lesson. 07 855 8666
Book online now

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1858 days ago

Poll: What are your thoughts on transportable homes?

The Team from Transbuild

Whether you are space or budget sensitive, many are consciously choosing to inhabit a smaller living footprint. Our simple yet clever designs, provide savvy living spaces for the discerning.

Primary or secondary dwellings for extended family, generating rental income, accommodating expanding … View more
Whether you are space or budget sensitive, many are consciously choosing to inhabit a smaller living footprint. Our simple yet clever designs, provide savvy living spaces for the discerning.

Primary or secondary dwellings for extended family, generating rental income, accommodating expanding family needs without the cost and stress of renovating or moving, the bach or home or simply cashing up so you can live a little.

Refer to the floor plans for indicative layouts, or if you prefer a bespoke design, prices are available on request, email us here.
Get a quote

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What are your thoughts on transportable homes?
  • 46.7% I'd love to live in a transportable home
    46.7% Complete
  • 26% Would be great as a batch
    26% Complete
  • 18% Perfect for guests or farmhands
    18% Complete
  • 9.3% Not my cup of tea
    9.3% Complete
300 votes
1856 days ago

Oscar Approved School Holiday Camp

Paul from Morrinsville

It's time to embrace yourself with horses and everyone will reap the benefits.
We offer fun, safe and exciting horse riding school holiday programmes that cater for all levels of riders. We will help you develop into the best rider you can be.
Our holiday programmes are a great way to develop… View more
It's time to embrace yourself with horses and everyone will reap the benefits.
We offer fun, safe and exciting horse riding school holiday programmes that cater for all levels of riders. We will help you develop into the best rider you can be.
Our holiday programmes are a great way to develop riding skills as well as learn all aspects of horsemanship.
Students will find a healthy sense of pride, when they can turn out their ponies ready for a show with plaited tails and, shiny hooves. They will become confident catching and grooming, tacking up and untacking, feeding, cleaning gear and mucking out their stables, what a sense of achievement they will get.
You can bring your own horse, or if you don't have one this programme gives your child/ren their very own pony/horse to care for on their own.
They will take total responsibility for their mount, as well as expanding their knowledge of horses in a family farm environment, where fun safe learning takes priority with our qualified instructors.
Message us or email info@phillipsequine.co.nz now to book.

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1856 days ago

V8 Lexus LS400

Ella from Hamilton East

Factory auto Lexus LS400. Driven 154,XXX km. Full Toyota service record from the day it was bought. 1UZ-FE V8 with VVTI. Drives awesome. Located in Hamilton. Taking $6000 or offers near.

Price: $6,000

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1859 days ago

Woodside Estate Open Garden Festival

Les from Tamahere

SPRING HAS ARRIVED here at Woodside! To celebrate we will be hosting an Open Garden Festival on 19 & 20 October. There will be live music in the garden, craft beer on tap and maybe even a chance to see some of our local talent showcasing their artwork. Tell your friends and family & mark … View moreSPRING HAS ARRIVED here at Woodside! To celebrate we will be hosting an Open Garden Festival on 19 & 20 October. There will be live music in the garden, craft beer on tap and maybe even a chance to see some of our local talent showcasing their artwork. Tell your friends and family & mark the date in your calendar, it’s one you won’t want to miss! Tickets on sale soon! Also If you or anyone you know, would be interested in showcasing some of your work, please message us to find out more... We would love for you to be a part of the day.

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1856 days ago

Kia ora lovely people of Aotearoa!

Women's Refuge New Zealand

We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, … View more
We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, we'd love you to complete our anonymous survey and go into the draw to win one of three $50 Prezzy cards.

Your experiences will help us to assist others who are seeking support in the future, therefore we will be very grateful for your thoughts.

Ngā mihi nui.

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