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Hey neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. Come along to your Community Health Forum next week.
When: 10am-Noon, Thursday 13 December
Where: Trinity Church Hall, Cnr William and Onslow Sts, Huntly
Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who … View moreHey neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. Come along to your Community Health Forum next week.
When: 10am-Noon, Thursday 13 December
Where: Trinity Church Hall, Cnr William and Onslow Sts, Huntly
Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who come to listen to updates from the Waikato DHB, share their thoughts and talk about what matters to them about healthcare in their community. On the agenda this time – tackling obesity in children, “Let’s talk” mental health update, developments in tele/virtual health and more.
We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
RSVP for catering purposes to communityhealthforum@waikatodhb.health.nz
Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike's Summer Bash 3! Mad Mike and Radbul will take on New Zealand's best! The best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.
The event format includes the 767B demos, top 16 … View moreHampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike's Summer Bash 3! Mad Mike and Radbul will take on New Zealand's best! The best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.
The event format includes the 767B demos, top 16 drift superclass, triple threat team event, open drift sessions, time attack outlaws, gymkhana, international cruise sessions and the new summer bash skid king.
There will be the Family Fun Zone, VIP Trackside Lounge and grandstands so the fans can get up close to the action. Don't miss out - come and join us for the third instalment of Mad Mike's Summer Bash!
See the cars, see the stars.
The treasured art of korowai creation is being embraced by students of all ages - with student numbe…
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.
Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View moreWe are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.
Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.
If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!
Hi neighbours,
Tuesday's storm over the Waikato caused havoc for some locals, including Clem Newby whose cows were struck by lightning. The dairy farmer said he heard a "hell of a bang" before finding four cows had died when hit by lightning. You can read the full story here, please… View moreHi neighbours,
Tuesday's storm over the Waikato caused havoc for some locals, including Clem Newby whose cows were struck by lightning. The dairy farmer said he heard a "hell of a bang" before finding four cows had died when hit by lightning. You can read the full story here, please note however there is a graphic warning on this story as some images may be upsetting.
"The lightning was just horrific and it really frightened myself. I had never heard anything like it in my life and it really shook the cowshed," says Clem.
The storm caused power outages, school closures, and flash flooding. Even some houses were hit by lightning. So, what was it like at your place? Have you ever seen a storm like this in the Waikato before? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below.
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But No Action in Thames With Sinking Rates 5 Times Higher
Parts of the foreshore of Thames are sinking between 8 mm and 13 mm a year. Thames Coromandel District Council and Waikato Regional Council are fully aware of the added risk from sea level rise this poses to low-lying subdivision suburbs … View moreBut No Action in Thames With Sinking Rates 5 Times Higher
Parts of the foreshore of Thames are sinking between 8 mm and 13 mm a year. Thames Coromandel District Council and Waikato Regional Council are fully aware of the added risk from sea level rise this poses to low-lying subdivision suburbs such as Moanataiari. But no further research has been undertaken. Contrast this with Dunedin where the Councils have begun a comprehensive drilling program to research subsidence rates of just 1mm – 2 mm. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
Fourteen-year-old Corey Molineux has come up with a creative way of turning old records into pocket …
Four Pukekohe women who just wanted to have fun dominated the golfing competition at the Pan Pacific…
Thieves have broken into Drury Playcentre and taken off with $2500 worth of goods. Playcentre co-co…
Hi Neighbours!
The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers
In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.
Need some … View moreHi Neighbours!
The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers
In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.
Need some motivation in the kitchen? Try our delicious Mexican Salsa Salad from the NZ Nutrition Foundation.
To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...
To view the current edition go to superseniors.msd.govt.nz...
Karaka Tennis Club has made history becoming the first South Auckland club to win the men's Scarbro …
Due to lightning strikes we have a number of power outages across the Western and Northern parts of the Waikato and in Hamilton city.
Our crews are heading out to the various sites to assess the damage and where possible, make repairs. We have brought in additional resources to help us out but … View moreDue to lightning strikes we have a number of power outages across the Western and Northern parts of the Waikato and in Hamilton city.
Our crews are heading out to the various sites to assess the damage and where possible, make repairs. We have brought in additional resources to help us out but your patience is appreciated.
SAFETY COMES FIRST. If the work is unsafe, staff will make the site safe and return to repair the damage at an alternate time.
Please stay away from downed lines and do not try to remove trees or debris from lines.
Power out and not on our website? Call 0800 800 935.
outages.wel.co.nz...
Nature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with 'Nature' by harnessing these forces that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.
We've positioned them in an enclosed eco-system … View moreNature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with 'Nature' by harnessing these forces that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.
We've positioned them in an enclosed eco-system that simulates the forest floor, to treat and break down your wastewater until it is perfectly safe to be re-introduced into the environment, via the soil. 'Nature' does all this for you, for FREE!
NaturalFlow has professional installers that cover every region of New Zealand, contact us to find the closest one to you.
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