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Help The Warehouse support Water Skills for Life and keep our little kiwis safe in the water.
Water Skills for Life is a program developed for children in Years 1 - 8 to learn water safety skills and risk awareness.
It gives them the tools they need to stay safe now and for their future lives… View moreHelp The Warehouse support Water Skills for Life and keep our little kiwis safe in the water.
Water Skills for Life is a program developed for children in Years 1 - 8 to learn water safety skills and risk awareness.
It gives them the tools they need to stay safe now and for their future lives in, on and around the water. Children are taught Water Skills for Life at school. It’s easy to teach and fun for kids to learn.
Support Drowning prevention training for all kids. Donate in-store today.
The Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is on 20 Feb – 3 March, and we’re bringing a few different events to the mix this year.
Don’t miss the NZ premiere of circus-cabaret Deluxe Deluxe! Explore the gardens in ways you’ve never done so before with interactive garden experiences, or enjoy a … View moreThe Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is on 20 Feb – 3 March, and we’re bringing a few different events to the mix this year.
Don’t miss the NZ premiere of circus-cabaret Deluxe Deluxe! Explore the gardens in ways you’ve never done so before with interactive garden experiences, or enjoy a line-up of emerging young opera stars on the Waikato River Explorer.
Book your tickets now through Ticketek to secure your place at one, two or ten of our exciting events. We'd love to see you there.
Sally and Bronwyn
Festival Co-Directors
Junior doctors at Waikato Hospital and other District Health Boards are striking from 8am on Tuesday 29 January to 8am on Thursday 31 January. Services will be affected as there will be fewer staff on duty. We will be deferring some appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics and … View moreJunior doctors at Waikato Hospital and other District Health Boards are striking from 8am on Tuesday 29 January to 8am on Thursday 31 January. Services will be affected as there will be fewer staff on duty. We will be deferring some appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics and giving priority to an emergency, intensive care and maternity.
All patients whose operations or clinical appointments are affected by the strike will be notified by telephone. Not all clinics are being deferred, so if you have not been notified please call the service to confirm. If you are unsure please call 0800 276 216. Please save the hospital Emergency Department for emergencies.
If your illness or injury is not urgent, you may face long delays. Go to your family doctor or local accident and medical centre
Contact Healthline on 0800 611 611 for advice from a trained professional Need mental health support and someone to talk to? Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor.
Should the strike notice be lifted, services will resume.
Thank you for your patience.
www.waikatodhb.health.nz/strike
Treat yourself this long weekend- Don’t leave it too late to get your tickets to these 2 beautiful events in Thames this Saturday - day and night! Take your pick or be like me and indulge in your own well-being and do both! Discover your Inner Radiance workshop during the day and Shamanic … View moreTreat yourself this long weekend- Don’t leave it too late to get your tickets to these 2 beautiful events in Thames this Saturday - day and night! Take your pick or be like me and indulge in your own well-being and do both! Discover your Inner Radiance workshop during the day and Shamanic Healing Sound Journey in the evening. Tickets for Inner Radiance can be found here - www.trybooking.com... or Healing Sound Journey here - www.trybooking.com...
. For more info go to FB Elevation Nz. So privileged to have Claire Jeanne and Will at Health Groove in Thames. Hope to see you there. These events normally sell out
The SPCA is urgently appealing for information after a woman found seven dead puppies dumped behind …
Your generosity is helping to ensure we have another successful Wasp Wipeout season this summer. Baiting is about to start in some areas so thank you to those who are volunteering to help put it out. You can donate to Wasp Wipeout here: givealittle.co.nz... or find out more here: … View moreYour generosity is helping to ensure we have another successful Wasp Wipeout season this summer. Baiting is about to start in some areas so thank you to those who are volunteering to help put it out. You can donate to Wasp Wipeout here: givealittle.co.nz... or find out more here: www.stuff.co.nz...
FIRMFIT - The strongest Waterproof floor... fit for when life (sun, fun, accidents) happens! Authentic design with real wood feel, environmentally friendly, quick & easy to install directly over most existing hard surface floors. Comes with Lifetime warranty for residential use. 15-year … View moreFIRMFIT - The strongest Waterproof floor... fit for when life (sun, fun, accidents) happens! Authentic design with real wood feel, environmentally friendly, quick & easy to install directly over most existing hard surface floors. Comes with Lifetime warranty for residential use. 15-year warranty for commercial use.
FIRMFIT will be available for ordering from Colourplus Thames (448 Pollen Street) from early Feb. 2019. Product info and samples are available in store right now!
ATROGUARD technology was specifically developed to combine the natural wood element and rigidity of Laminate flooring with water resistance of Luxury Vinyl. The result is a truly multi-functional and 100% natural wood fiber floor. It is the Next Generation of Water Resistant Flooring that ticked … View moreATROGUARD technology was specifically developed to combine the natural wood element and rigidity of Laminate flooring with water resistance of Luxury Vinyl. The result is a truly multi-functional and 100% natural wood fiber floor. It is the Next Generation of Water Resistant Flooring that ticked 10 out of 10 boxes of functionality vs standard Laminate, LVT that only ticks 2 or 4.
ATROGUARD will be available for ordering from Colourplus Thames (448 Pollen Street) from early Feb. 2019. Product info and samples are available in store right now!
Hi neighbours,
The countdown is on to the NZ Sevens - and the real question is, what are you going to wear?
With the help of some kind locals, Cambridge resident Maioro Barton, whose name often gets mistaken for Mario, has transformed into Super Mario himself.
Maioro's impressive moustache … View moreHi neighbours,
The countdown is on to the NZ Sevens - and the real question is, what are you going to wear?
With the help of some kind locals, Cambridge resident Maioro Barton, whose name often gets mistaken for Mario, has transformed into Super Mario himself.
Maioro's impressive moustache and decked out wheelchair are bound to turn heads at the event - do you think you can top his eye-catching get-up?
Are you going to the Sevens? Will you be pulling out all the stops when it comes to your costume? We'd love to hear your best dress-up ideas.
To read more, click here.
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This spectacular free range butterflied chicken from Tegel will be the star of the table. Seasoned with tasty Peri Peri marinade it's perfectly matched with Tzatziki yoghurt dip and fragrant couscous.
Try cooking it on the BBQ; it takes less time than a standard chicken plus it'll … View moreThis spectacular free range butterflied chicken from Tegel will be the star of the table. Seasoned with tasty Peri Peri marinade it's perfectly matched with Tzatziki yoghurt dip and fragrant couscous.
Try cooking it on the BBQ; it takes less time than a standard chicken plus it'll pick up all those fabulous barbecue flavours.
Combine good company with good food and your summer will be sizzling
Government Minister Shane Jones recently announced government funding for a feasibility study into improved wharf and harbour facilities at Coromandel town as part of the Provincial Growth Fund initiative. But sea level rise flooding of land beside the wharf/harbour has not been properly … View moreGovernment Minister Shane Jones recently announced government funding for a feasibility study into improved wharf and harbour facilities at Coromandel town as part of the Provincial Growth Fund initiative. But sea level rise flooding of land beside the wharf/harbour has not been properly considered, and a series of previous studies showing high concentrations of mercury and arsenic toxins in the mud suggest the project should not proceed. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
He'll be covered in grease as he risks hypothermia, but he's ready. Otaua swimmer Sam Muir-James, w…
A recent theft from a car in South Auckland proves some people will do anything for a buck. Narolie…
Mike Pero MotoFest 2019 will be the homecoming for Taihape-born Kiwi international Simon Crafar. Crafer will the headline act at the second annual Mike Pero MotoFest extravaganza at Hampton Downs over the weekend of March 2-3.
The jam-packed weekend will be a unique Kiwi festival of motorcycling… View moreMike Pero MotoFest 2019 will be the homecoming for Taihape-born Kiwi international Simon Crafar. Crafer will the headline act at the second annual Mike Pero MotoFest extravaganza at Hampton Downs over the weekend of March 2-3.
The jam-packed weekend will be a unique Kiwi festival of motorcycling, with speed, power, poise, balance, daring and high-octane expression by the bucket-load.
MotoFest will run with the same format that was introduced last time around and will again include the popular Kawasaki Trail Ride, Motul Trials Challenge, Star Insurance Bike Show, Alpine Stars Dinner event, Shoei Classic, as well as the national championship superbike racing.
For the first time, ACC’s Shiny Side Up Bike Fest will also be running in conjunction with MotoFest.
Hi neighbours,
Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?
We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.
A national day of plastic protest has been organised, … View moreHi neighbours,
Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?
We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.
A national day of plastic protest has been organised, encouraging shoppers to unwrap and leave unnecessary plastic packaging behind at supermarkets.
To read more, click here.
Will you be taking part in the national day of action against plastic packaging?
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