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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2672 days ago

Want FREE Resene cleaning products?

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? Don't worry; you can sign up FREE when you’re in store. Find out more now.

Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
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2673 days ago

Raglan footbridge warning signs that could save lives are ripped down

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The idyllic summertime of fun of jumping from wharfs and bridges into New Zealand's blue waters is hailed as a beloved part of "Kiwi culture". But a fast-rising toll of death and serious spinal injuries is now forcing leaden-footed authorities to take action. Waikato Regional Council… View moreThe idyllic summertime of fun of jumping from wharfs and bridges into New Zealand's blue waters is hailed as a beloved part of "Kiwi culture". But a fast-rising toll of death and serious spinal injuries is now forcing leaden-footed authorities to take action. Waikato Regional Council says warning signs installed on the Raglan footbridge after the death of Richard Keremeta, 16, are regularly ripped down, and have to be replaced.

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2673 days ago

Black Orpington Roosters

Tim from Whatawhata

I have a couple of black Orpington roosters for sale. They are just starting to get their tails. I have attached a photo of one of them and also their father who is a beautiful big bird. Located in whatawhata $20 each

2675 days ago

Sweet Summer

Emma Bradley from DC Rescue Dogs

Advertising on behalf: Summer Age: 18months old Just over knee height
Breed: Lab x

Here is what her mum has to say about this gorgeous girl. "Summer is beautiful friendly girl, loves lots of cuddles attention and will lick your face for hours if you let her!! She loves playing chase and … View more
Advertising on behalf: Summer Age: 18months old Just over knee height
Breed: Lab x

Here is what her mum has to say about this gorgeous girl. "Summer is beautiful friendly girl, loves lots of cuddles attention and will lick your face for hours if you let her!! She loves playing chase and tuggawar, and will sit on your lap lol. She is very very gentle when taking treats, I just say nicely and she will take the treat with her front teeth! She knows sit, down, stay, roll over and we have been working on her re-call. We use commands which we learnt through her trainer. Summer is also crate trained. She will need somewhere with good fencing. I think she would also love a home with another dog as she just loves other dogs!! She chases cats....and I think older dog savvy kids would be better than little ones as she's very energetic. She is desexed, vaccinated, registered, microchipped etc. Genuine reason for rehoming and a very hard decision.

2675 days ago

Ewww - are you in the 10% who doesn’t do this?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View more
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!

Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!

Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Check out the results!

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2675 days ago

Pretty Polar

Emma Bradley from DC Rescue Dogs

Breed: Greyhound X
Age: 2 year old
Location: Tauhei area
Polar is looking for a new home. She was adopted from DC about a year ago. Since then she has been training as a land sled dog but unfortunately her feet are not standing up to the longer distances on rougher ground that is required for … View more
Breed: Greyhound X
Age: 2 year old
Location: Tauhei area
Polar is looking for a new home. She was adopted from DC about a year ago. Since then she has been training as a land sled dog but unfortunately her feet are not standing up to the longer distances on rougher ground that is required for the sport and she would be happiest in a different home. This is a tough decision but is the best decision for her.

Here's what her current owner has to say about her: "Polar is a very happy and energetic girl who is used to running around in the country with her doggie friends. She is very fit and will need the chance to run around every day. For the last year she has been an outside dog, but enjoys her inside time when she can get it. Very good manners inside and house trained. She has lived with my 8 year old son and new born girl with no problem, but can get over excited sometimes."

Polar is easy to have around, was crated indoors while in care here with no issues. She has great drive and is very speedy & fit so would also suit other dog sports such as agility. Social with other dogs, and was around my cat while in care last year. Polar requires a home where she can receive a good amount of exercise, and have plenty of love & training. Polar has had a few homes already (no fault of her own) so would really love her next home to be forever.

**Original ad** Meet Polar! Polar has the sweetest nature and is very submissive. She would be great in a home with kids. She is easy to have around and knows all the basic commands. Polar is toilet trained and also crate trained. She is currently fostered with 3 other dogs and would love a home with another dog! She is super social and plays very nicely. She likes to be close to people and will be your best buddy. She is quite speedy and learns quickly so would make a good agility dog. Breed: Greyhound x She isnt very tall but has a very slim build. Age: Approx 1 year Located: Hamilton She is great with other dogs, very playful and loves to swim! Polar would be best suited to a home without chickens. She would probably be okay with a confident cat. Polar will go to her new home desexed, at least first vaccination, microchipped, registered with NZCAR, council registered, worm/flea treated so an adoption donation is asked to help recover part of her rescue costs.

2675 days ago

Submitting your building consent application just got a whole lot easier

Noel Smith from Noel Smith Councillor - Newcastle Ward

If you are submitting a building consent application to the Waikato District Council you’ll now find it much easier and quicker.

People can now submit their building consent electronically, as well as track its progress online.

Waikato District Council is accepting consent applications … View more
If you are submitting a building consent application to the Waikato District Council you’ll now find it much easier and quicker.

People can now submit their building consent electronically, as well as track its progress online.

Waikato District Council is accepting consent applications that are emailed with a file share link (e.g. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive) or applications saved on a USB stick.

Previously people had to print out two application copies and physically bring them in to one of our offices.

People can still submit paper applications if they wish, but they will only have to supply one copy.

“These changes will reduce printing costs for our customers, saving them money as well as time,” says Building Quality Manager Merv Balloch. “It makes it much easier for people that aren’t near one of our offices or don’t have time to drive and physically bring them in.”

People will now receive an application number at the beginning of the process which will make it easier if they want to make a payment online. It also means they can track their building consent online.

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