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Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2020 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View moreDon't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2020 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
The Kiwiana capital now has the most New Zealand of icons in pride of place. The giant-sized Buzzy …
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear from those of you who had to cancel an overseas trip due to Covid-19 and holidayed in New Zealand instead. How did you find your NZ trip? Was it better or worse than you expected? Did you enjoy it as much as you think you would have enjoyed your overseas … View moreHi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear from those of you who had to cancel an overseas trip due to Covid-19 and holidayed in New Zealand instead. How did you find your NZ trip? Was it better or worse than you expected? Did you enjoy it as much as you think you would have enjoyed your overseas holiday? And did it change your views about holidaying domestically?
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Here's a wee bit of a throwback to life under lockdown. Check out how this couple in Motueka helped out their neighbours who were new to the area. Have you got an unsung hero in your neighbourhood? You can make your nominations here!
"We have a lovely young couple across the road from… View moreHere's a wee bit of a throwback to life under lockdown. Check out how this couple in Motueka helped out their neighbours who were new to the area. Have you got an unsung hero in your neighbourhood? You can make your nominations here!
"We have a lovely young couple across the road from us at number 13, Glenaven Drive, called Kirsty and Jeremy. We have recently moved to Motueka and they have been very helpful and friendly right from the start. During Lockdown they did shopping for us and let us have soil from their excavations for our garden improvements. Later on, they have given us lemons, gave spare concrete when they had some delivered for themselves and watered our plants when we were able to go away and visit our new grandchild. They are gems and have made us really happy that we've chosen Motueka as our home."
National’s pledge to sink $31 billion into New Zealand transport projects could propel the Waikato to become the “powerhouse economy” of the country.
The multi-billion dollar transport package was announced by National’s new leader Judith Collins in a pre-election promise which included … View moreNational’s pledge to sink $31 billion into New Zealand transport projects could propel the Waikato to become the “powerhouse economy” of the country.
The multi-billion dollar transport package was announced by National’s new leader Judith Collins in a pre-election promise which included ...
Totara is a beautiful family-run residential care home for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, located in Tauranga. We have more than 10 years’ experience in providing care to people with disabilities, as well as providing support to their families/whanau.
We currently have one… View moreTotara is a beautiful family-run residential care home for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, located in Tauranga. We have more than 10 years’ experience in providing care to people with disabilities, as well as providing support to their families/whanau.
We currently have one space available in our boutique care home.
To access our service you will need to be referred by a local Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC). Our service is funded by the Ministry of Health.
Please contact Chris on 0275303090 if you have any questions or would like to meet with us.
Hi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.
If you have an project that you'd like to show off – … View moreHi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.
If you have an project that you'd like to show off – whether you’ve given something a fresh coat of paint or entirely changed its use – enter it into Resene's Upcycling Awards on Neighbourly here. Entries close at midnight on August 2, 2020. Four great prizes worth $500 are up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy card.
Many homes in New Zealand are under insulated. Insulation is one of the most important ways to ensure you have a warm, dry and healthy home.
We have put together a list of five signs your home is under insulated. If you are experiencing any of these signs there is a chance your home is under … View moreMany homes in New Zealand are under insulated. Insulation is one of the most important ways to ensure you have a warm, dry and healthy home.
We have put together a list of five signs your home is under insulated. If you are experiencing any of these signs there is a chance your home is under insulated.
Our reporter Brook Sabin reckons this is one trip every Kiwi should try to do in their lifetime. Read more on the link below. Would you do it?
Te Kowhai Airfield - OLS (Obstacle Limitation Surface Variation 1
At the meeting in the Te Kowhai hall on Saturday 18th July re the above there was some confusion on how the above was measured. Brian Palmer, Chair of the Community Group established the following information from the District … View moreTe Kowhai Airfield - OLS (Obstacle Limitation Surface Variation 1
At the meeting in the Te Kowhai hall on Saturday 18th July re the above there was some confusion on how the above was measured. Brian Palmer, Chair of the Community Group established the following information from the District Council and used a couple of examples.
The TK airfield is at 26.6 m above sea level (or in technical terms the “Moturiki datum line”) and the maximum height of any obstacle within the OLS is 45m above that – i.e. 71.6m above sea level in total.
The 45 m restriction is in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority Aerodrome design standards.
Also note the maximum rural zoning building height limit in the Waikato District is 10 metres - so in reality the 71.6m limitation only applies to trees (unless you're building on a hill over 61m above sea level).
A couple of examples...
1) If your home was at the same elevation as the Aerodrome (i.e. 26.6 metres above sea level) and you are within the re-notified area of variation 1 then your trees could grow to 45 metres above ground level on your property.
2) If you were located on higher ground for example that was 18.4 metres above the Aerodrome level (i.e. your land is 45 metres above sea level) then the maximum height of any obstacle on this property would be 26.6 metres.
The calculation above is 26.6 m (Aerodrome) + 45.0 m max obstacle limit is 71.6 m - 18.4 m (Property height above Aerodrome) is 26.6 m maximum obstacle height.
If you wish to know the height above sea level for your property the best place to check that is
waikatomaps.waikatoregion.govt.nz... - go to this web site and enter your address
If the proposed variation is agreed to, the District Council will be responsible for enforcing the restriction.
The Council staff member Brian liaised with emphasised that the impact of the OLS on those within 2000m of the airfield is unchanged through this variation.
The variation proposes to change the map which was incorrectly drawn at 2000m in 2018. The plan text in 2018 referred to 2500m but the map didn’t reflect this. The variation is also taking the opportunity to increase the clarity of the wording in Appendix 9 of the plan, which describes the OLS, but not change the intent of that appendix.
The July issue of Te Kowhai News is landing in letterboxes now across RD5, RD8 and RD9.
In this issue:
- Local memories with Jean Lindsey, nee Bennett, by Shirley Warner
- Local history, by Graham McBride
- Community Group working bees are back!
- Antiques roadshow comes to Te Pahu
- Local … View moreThe July issue of Te Kowhai News is landing in letterboxes now across RD5, RD8 and RD9.
In this issue:
- Local memories with Jean Lindsey, nee Bennett, by Shirley Warner
- Local history, by Graham McBride
- Community Group working bees are back!
- Antiques roadshow comes to Te Pahu
- Local charities doing amazing things
- Ex-teacher now star cricketer.
- Heaps of great photos!
If you have feedback or would like to share details of a story, please get in touch. tekowhainews@gmail.com
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Hi neighbours,
Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.
Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.
Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster,… View moreHi neighbours,
Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.
Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.
Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster, in the night sky, the festival marks the start of te Mātahi o te tau, the new year.
Once a casualty of colonisation, Matariki’s comeback has fostered greater use of te reo Māori, and recognition for Māori customary practices.
We believe it is past time to officially acknowledge all Matariki stands for in our national calendar. To learn more about Stuff's campaign, click here
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