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Students at a south Auckland school are putting their personalities on display in a parody of the long-running television show Baywatch.
Starring four Parkside School students – Leeroy Brown, 6, Charlee Foote, 17, … View moreKia ora Neighours - I hope you're all doing well in this latest lockdown.
Students at a south Auckland school are putting their personalities on display in a parody of the long-running television show Baywatch.
Starring four Parkside School students – Leeroy Brown, 6, Charlee Foote, 17, Montele DeThierry, 13, and William Culley, 15, the saga follows a thief stealing from a woman on a beach, who gets taken in by a lifeguard and a police officer, only to make friends with their victim.
Watch at the link below and don't forget to vote to help the students win in the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival!
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If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
… View moreIf you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
SOS Business - A not-for-profit helping NZ small businesses during a tough time. All the money (less credit card fees) gets paid to the businesses.
We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.
He hopes to one day start his own … View moreWe love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.
He hopes to one day start his own manufacturing business and says: "I really want to pass on what I have learnt to support apprentices in their training. I also want to be able to teach people outside of the plastics industry about what we do, as I truly believe we can't solve any of the really important environmental issues that surround plastic unless as many people as possible understand it."
If you are thinking of signing up for an apprenticeship, get in touch with us here
Dear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View moreDear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.
Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.
It’s not in your letterbox this week because of alert level 4 restrictions - but it’s still available online! You can read the latest issue of the Franklin County News right now. Want to catch your favourite columns, puzzles, community news and local views each week? Simply subscribe here.
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for rocket recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before Aug 31, 2021.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.
Lockdowns are tough for many in business, so let us share the load.
Whether it's setting up technology to keep your business running smoothly, or advice on working remotely.
Get in touch with us, we’d love to help.
Kia ora Waikato neighbours!
We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.
With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community – … View moreKia ora Waikato neighbours!
We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.
With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community – the one doing exceptional mahi to make the Waikato a better place.
Nominations close 31 August and only take 5 minutes.
Get in quick – www.nzawards.co.nz...
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You know building the skills and capability of your staff is vital, but it’s hard to know where to start or even where to turn for advice, so it keeps sliding down your to-do list.
Use this guidebook to develop your company’s capability and improve your bottom line.
View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.
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UPDATE
August 18
1.16pm
The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.
Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- … View moreUPDATE
August 18
1.16pm
The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.
Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- There are no genomic matches to those cases at the border to this case.
- There are a further two cases to report in the community.
- From 11:59pm, it will be compulsory to wear masks when accessing essential services.
- From 8am tomorrow, the Covid-19 vaccination programme will resume.
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UPDATE
August 18
9.10am
- Four new cases have been identified, all genomically linked to the original case
- The original case has been confirmed as having the Delta variant
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New Zealand will move to a Level 4 lockdown after a community case was detected in Auckland.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was joined by Ashley Bloomfield at a press conference, where she confirmed that Auckland and Coromandel would move to Alert Level 4 from 11.59pm for seven days, while the rest of the country will be under Level 4 conditions for three days.
It is unknown whether this case is that of the Delta variant. Bloomfield stated that genome sequencing will be completed by tomorrow morning.
There is currently 23 locations of interest, 10 in Auckland and 13 in Coromandel. Current locations of interest can be found here.
The case has no links to the border and interviews are currently being undertaken with the case to find any possible locations of interest and how they came to be in contact with Covid-19.
Here's what you need to know:
- A refresh on Level restrictions and what it means for you.
- Here are the locations of interest.
- If you have any flu-like symptoms, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or ring your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website
- Essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open.
For more information, visit covid19.govt.nz.
Want to play as you learn this easy game that a fun group play every Tuesday at the Jack McLean Centre by the Thames High School between 10 & 11am. It easy & all you need to bring are court shoes as well as $3 for the hours play on 4 courts if needed & your children are welcome in the … View moreWant to play as you learn this easy game that a fun group play every Tuesday at the Jack McLean Centre by the Thames High School between 10 & 11am. It easy & all you need to bring are court shoes as well as $3 for the hours play on 4 courts if needed & your children are welcome in the holidays. For more info call Tony on 027 290 0023.
Amakiwi Forest is a unique production and carbon forestry opportunity located in the Waikato.
The forest consists of 151ha freehold land with 148.7ha established exotic and natives, registered in the ETS with ongoing carbon income.
A registered valuation for land, tree crop and carbon of … View moreAmakiwi Forest is a unique production and carbon forestry opportunity located in the Waikato.
The forest consists of 151ha freehold land with 148.7ha established exotic and natives, registered in the ETS with ongoing carbon income.
A registered valuation for land, tree crop and carbon of $1.64m + GST (if any) is available upon request.
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Have you delved into your family history this winter? Are you ready to further your research?
Come along to Family History Research Day at St James Church Hall, Pahau St, Thames this coming Wednesday 18th August, 9am to 2pm.
The event is hosted by the Thames Branch of the NZ Society of … View moreHave you delved into your family history this winter? Are you ready to further your research?
Come along to Family History Research Day at St James Church Hall, Pahau St, Thames this coming Wednesday 18th August, 9am to 2pm.
The event is hosted by the Thames Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists. Experienced researchers will be on hand to assist you with your family research, with the branch’s resources available for reference throughout the day. You can use the Branch’s computers or bring your own laptop.
We can help you with your research, be it Thames-, NZ-, Australia-, UK- or Ireland-based and we can assist with other areas as well. Discuss your dead ends with one of our Brick Wall Busters or be inspired to write up your family history by talking to members of our Genie Writers Group.
Guest speaker: Harriet Taylor, a researcher from Waihi Branch of NZSG, at 10.30 and 1pm. Harriet’s topics are “Crossing the Seas” and “North American Research”.
You are welcome to stay as long as you like or just pop in for a few hours. Admission $5. Tea and coffee provided, with cafes nearby, and there will be a raffle. We look forward to seeing you.
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