Hikurangi Coastal, Hikurangi

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2859 days ago

Poll: Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Keen gardener Clint Green has a cautionary potting mix tale for gardeners everywhere, after surviving a horrific bout of legionnaires' disease.
Click here to read Clint's story.

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Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?
  • 12.7% Yes to both - the risks aren't worth it
    12.7% Complete
  • 11% Gloves? Yes. Mask? Sometimes.
    11% Complete
  • 34.9% I always wear gloves, but never a mask
    34.9% Complete
  • 41.4% No, I don't wear either
    41.4% Complete
1601 votes
2860 days ago

Our children need more foster carers

Key Assets

New Zealand needs more foster carers, from all cultures and walks of life, to ensure every child in need is given their chance in life. Your decision to foster could be the most rewarding choice of your life, for everyone involved.

We know that great foster care is about more than … View more
New Zealand needs more foster carers, from all cultures and walks of life, to ensure every child in need is given their chance in life. Your decision to foster could be the most rewarding choice of your life, for everyone involved.

We know that great foster care is about more than qualifications and job titles; it’s having life experience, strength, empathy and the will to provide children with a safe home.

Think you could become a foster carer? Contact Key Assets on 09 263 5151 or visit iwanttofoster.co.nz for more information.
Find out more

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2861 days ago

This little girl must die. It's the law.

Peter from Glenbervie

We live in a strange country. There are a few unlucky people who are terminally ill and suffering terribly. They are not allowed to end their life and anybody helping them will be prosecuted. Then there are those, like this little 9-year-old, who are also terminally ill, but they want to live. She … View moreWe live in a strange country. There are a few unlucky people who are terminally ill and suffering terribly. They are not allowed to end their life and anybody helping them will be prosecuted. Then there are those, like this little 9-year-old, who are also terminally ill, but they want to live. She could be treated and her life could be saved, but the law does not allow it.

Please click the link and sign a petition to amend this law, so an exception can be made for compassionate use.

secure.avaaz.org...

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2860 days ago

Have you registered your event?

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Register your Neighbours Day event before March 9 and you'll go into the draw to win a $200 prezzy card to help with your event! Visit: neighboursdayaotearoa.org...

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2860 days ago

'Age Concerns Everyone' Conference 2018

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older … View more
We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older workers, retirement income, housing, LGBTIQ and Maori solutions through to social connection initiatives and innovation. For more details and to register please visit our website! www.ageconcern.org.nz...

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2860 days ago

Poll: How's your summer been?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From weeks on end of blistering hot days to calamitous cyclones, we've pretty much had it all this summer. The extreme temperatures in some parts are in stark contrast to other storm-battered coastal zones Tell us how summer's been in your area.

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How's your summer been?
  • 37.1% This summer has been a winner.
    37.1% Complete
  • 48.9% We've had a summer of contrasts - hot and spicy, wet and stormy.
    48.9% Complete
  • 10% It's been a fairly typical Kiwi summer.
    10% Complete
  • 4.1% Summer? What summer?
    4.1% Complete
1336 votes
2861 days ago

Charter Schools

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

We are keen to talk to a parent/caregiver who has a child attending one of the local charter schools and who is willing to tell us how the school has helped their child do well and why charter schools should remain. Please email whangarei.news@snl.co.nz

2870 days ago

Sodium Fluoride

Pam from Kamo

The latest Dental Ass figures on Fluoride according to Ministry of Health with graphs shows no difference in caries in fluoridated and non fluoridated areas. So why are they planning shortly to put toxic sodium fluoride in all NZ water supplies. If you really want to know more then go listen to … View moreThe latest Dental Ass figures on Fluoride according to Ministry of Health with graphs shows no difference in caries in fluoridated and non fluoridated areas. So why are they planning shortly to put toxic sodium fluoride in all NZ water supplies. If you really want to know more then go listen to Prof. Paul Connett who will be talking in the Cafler Suite, Forum North, tonight at 5.30pm Mon 12th feb. The Dr on DHB admits it will be enormously expensive but they have to follow Govt. guidelines. 97% of European countries have thrown fluoride out as it does not help but causes enormous health problems. Scotland whose children teeth were far worse than ours followed Denmark (according to WHO have lowest rate caries in the world) at have totally turned this around with millions in savings on dental costs. Now Wales is following suit, Thailand and Japan. Our Nat. MP shows a shocking lack of knowledge on this subject as do other MP's I have spoken to and Drs.
Prof. Paul Connett is one of the worlds leading authorities on sodium fluoride. Do look up Childsmile see for yourself.

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2862 days ago

Industrial Teak/Wood Dining Table (ex. Sydney)

Fleur from Tutukaka Coast

Stylish, industrial, teak dining table bought in Sydney 5 years ago. Smooth wood finish on top with industrial/rustic steel legs. Great condition. Easily sits 4-6 people. Dining chairs not included.

80 cm wide
160 cm length
77 cm high

Note: legs can be removed for transportation.

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Stylish, industrial, teak dining table bought in Sydney 5 years ago. Smooth wood finish on top with industrial/rustic steel legs. Great condition. Easily sits 4-6 people. Dining chairs not included.

80 cm wide
160 cm length
77 cm high

Note: legs can be removed for transportation.

The table has been in storage for the past 2 years - we're selling as it is too small for our current home.

Price: $450

2862 days ago
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