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When we were kids growing up in Whangarei, very, very occasionally, we'd get a frost and the grass would crunch under our feet when we walked to school. If we were lucky we could crack the frozen top off a puddle.
Is it THAT cold here yet?
Send in your winter photographs to … View moreWhen we were kids growing up in Whangarei, very, very occasionally, we'd get a frost and the grass would crunch under our feet when we walked to school. If we were lucky we could crack the frozen top off a puddle.
Is it THAT cold here yet?
Send in your winter photographs to tekowhainews@gmail.com OR attach them here in the comments of this post. It could be a photo of a place, people or property but it needs to be local to Te Kowhai.
Icicles hanging off your garage gutter? Great! Snap a pic and send it in.
I'll make sure your winter pics make it into the inside front cover of your local magazine: Te Kowhai News.
At a hearing on the Waikato District Council’s Annual Plan wastewater services consultation today, engineering consultancy Jacobs told the Council that its wastewater network was prone to blockages with foreign objects because it was in poor condition with low velocity flows, and with capacity … View moreAt a hearing on the Waikato District Council’s Annual Plan wastewater services consultation today, engineering consultancy Jacobs told the Council that its wastewater network was prone to blockages with foreign objects because it was in poor condition with low velocity flows, and with capacity issues during wet weather.
The presentation provided an update on the wastewater network investigations currently being undertaken to identify the issues that are causing overflows from the district’s wastewater network and came ahead of a full report expected from the consultancy in several weeks’ time.
Jacobs Business Leader for Waikato and Bay of Plenty, Ian Garside, said the final report would likely contain a range of recommendations ranging from accelerating public education and continuing the current cleaning programme as a high priority, to upgrading the computer monitoring system and undertaking capacity upgrades and high-risk pipe renewals.
During a Council discussion following the presentation, the Council’s General Manager Strategy and Support Tony Whittaker said that the information didn’t change the current options before the Council which would either allow for the resources to develop new wastewater services plans for the Long Term Plan consultation in 2018 (under Options 2 or 3) or not (under Option 1).
Option 1 is aimed at mitigating key overflow risks and separating wastewater operations in line with Ministry of Health best practice guidelines. Option 2 includes the preparation of long term plans to protect waterways and environmentally sensitive areas, and Option 3 includes the preparation of long term plans for a district-wide ‘continuous improvement programme’.
During the day the Council heard presentations in support of 14 submissions on its Annual Plan consultation. Rates affordability, the need for community education about blockages and the level of information available from the 2016 Jacobs report were common themes in several of the presentations.
The Council agreed to receive three late submissions bringing the total number of submissions received to 466 with most in favour of either Option 1 (42%) or Option 2 (41%).
The Council will continue deliberations on the results of its Annual Plan consultation tomorrow (Thursday 1 June) in order to come to a recommendation for a final decision at an extraordinary Council meeting on Wednesday 28 June.
Proposed changes to targeted wastewater rates in the Council’s Annual Plan will see targeted wastewater rates increase by between $47 and $254 depending on property location and the option chosen. The changes are complicated by the fact that the Council is still in the process of moving from five different wastewater rates throughout the district to a single district-wide rate that will be introduced in the coming year.
Not all Waikato district ratepayers are affected by the decision as 22,000 ratepayers are on septic tanks and are not connected to a wastewater system.
General rates are set to rise by less than 3% and other targeted rates will follow the rate of inflation.
Ratepayers can check the impact on their individual rates with an online rates calculator on the Council’s website at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz....
The decision to consult ratepayers about an expanded programme of wastewater works follows criticism of the Council last year after spills closed Raglan Harbour three times in a matter of four months.
It’s possible another rapidly approaching jackpot is closing in, during the build-up weeks lotto players still have the chance to win the big one however when it reaches the “must win target of $50ML” why not spread that $50ML across the NZ communities and create more NZ millionaires. … View moreIt’s possible another rapidly approaching jackpot is closing in, during the build-up weeks lotto players still have the chance to win the big one however when it reaches the “must win target of $50ML” why not spread that $50ML across the NZ communities and create more NZ millionaires. Operated like a Lotto special promotion you could see different formulas, say 10 X $5Millionaires or even 25 X $2 millionaires. Is it better for $50ML jackpots to go to one or two winners or would it be better spread across NZ communities? I certainly think so.
Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals.
For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre (Friday 23 June - Sat 8th July) Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex Wiltshire. Book at Ticketek.
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Last Year's Gimmers - Shawn & Drenched
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Looking for a venue to hold an event? Talk to us about having your next meeting, BBQ, dinner or other private function at Te Kowhai Aerodrome! We have a range of options and can come up with a creative solution to impress! Email olivia@nzte.net.nz for more information.
Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New … View moreMyrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.
To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
Hi neighbours! We are writing up a story about LED lighting and want your feedback. Do you use LED lights at home? Have you found they help to cut costs over winter? Vote in our poll and comment below!
*Please write NFP if you do not want your comments published*
What do you think about this new preschool opening in Hamilton? Future Kids offers yoga and meditation for its students and will be Hamilton's first completely green and sustainable preschool. There will also be animals on site and a large orchard. Would you send your kids here?
REVIEW: The play The Pickle King was written 15 years ago but you wouldn't have picked it. The fres…
Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals.
For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre. Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex Wiltshire. Book at Ticketek.
There are so many things to love about winter... woolly socks, toasting marshmallows, hearty casseroles and being able to rug up warm next to the fire with some mulled wine mmm... If you're entertaining or heading away this week, come see us so you have everything you need for the long … View moreThere are so many things to love about winter... woolly socks, toasting marshmallows, hearty casseroles and being able to rug up warm next to the fire with some mulled wine mmm... If you're entertaining or heading away this week, come see us so you have everything you need for the long weekend!
Excellent condition as follows:
Pink Roxy Girls hoody size 10 - $20.00 (hardly worn)
Minti grey pants with pink spots size 8 - $25.00 (never worn)
Pink Radicool kids top with star sleeves size 8 - $10.00
Roxy pink and black hoodie size 8 -$20.00 (hardly worn)
Rip curl grey and pink girls quick dry… View moreExcellent condition as follows:
Pink Roxy Girls hoody size 10 - $20.00 (hardly worn)
Minti grey pants with pink spots size 8 - $25.00 (never worn)
Pink Radicool kids top with star sleeves size 8 - $10.00
Roxy pink and black hoodie size 8 -$20.00 (hardly worn)
Rip curl grey and pink girls quick dry shorts size 8 - $10.00 (hardly worn)
Charlie & Me girls jeans size 9 - $15.00 (never worn)
Seed girls dress size 10 - $15.00 (worn twice)
Collect from Rotokauri. Phone 027 548 5898 Karen.
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