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Alpha Course
Alpha is a very popular course (100 countries, 100 languages) which introduces the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions. An opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a friendly, open and informal online environment. All are welcome to our online course 7.30pm - 9pm (NZ time) from next Wednesday 6th May. Wednesday nights, 12-16 weeks. Check in to the first one and see if it's for you. No obligation. Heather 0273156031.
Please sign up via the "try-alpha" link below. Enter ‘Hamilton Waikato’ to bring up the ‘Alpha @ Discovery’ course option. There is a red ‘Signup to attend’ selection box lower down on the Discovery course page. See link to Promo Video below. Hope to see you there!
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Poll: Do you have a pet at home?
Neighbourly members LOVE their pets, whether it's a smoochy cat, a trusty pup or even a feathered friend.
We'd like to know how many of you who see this post actually have a pet at home. Let us know in the poll below!
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73.7% Yes - I have a pet / multiple pets
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7.7% Not currently, but one day!
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18.6% Nope, I live in a pet-free home
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Show us your creative backyard build
We hope you've been enjoying the Neighbourly Backyard Awards so far, we know we have!
It is time for our last award. And the category is....Most creative backyard build
It could be a planter box, an outdoor table or even a backyard bar. We just want to see the sanctuary you've created in your backyard.
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your creation or backyard set up a to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🛝🪴🛖
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What local tenants owe Kāinga Ora
Five Waikato Kāinga Ora tenants owe $127,000 in rent between them, with the biggest single debt at $33,000.
Across the region, tenants are $1.58m behind on payments, as Kāinga Ora takes a harder line on those who aren’t keeping up. That includes faster repayment plans for the 2000 tenants nationwide who owe more than 12 weeks of rent.
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