Miranda, Kaiaua

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2717 days ago

What to check before buying land for a house

Lodge Real Estate - City

We all know the time-old property chant; “location, location, location”, but when it comes to choosing a section of land to build on, there’s a little more to it.

To help you evaluate the sections for sale in Hamilton, here’s a handy checklist with a few key points to consider:
1. … View more
We all know the time-old property chant; “location, location, location”, but when it comes to choosing a section of land to build on, there’s a little more to it.

To help you evaluate the sections for sale in Hamilton, here’s a handy checklist with a few key points to consider:
1. Zoning and covenants
2. Slope
3. Soil
4. Services
5. Title

Thinking about building new? Check out Lodge Real Estate’s free guide on new build pitfalls to avoid so your next home goes up without a hitch.

Visit www.lodgerealestate.co.nz
Find out more!

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2718 days ago

Sea Level Rise - Thames and other towns

Denis from Thames

The occurrence of events like this increases by a factor of three with every 10cm of sea level rise. Another 30cm by 2060 -> 3x3x3 = 27 times more often. Another metre and this will be happening every day.

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2719 days ago

Drum Lessons - Beginner to Advanced

Giada from Ngatea

Hi All,

My name is Taylor Griffin and I have recently moved to Ngatea, where I am teaching at Hauraki Plains College. I have been teaching drums/music for over 6 years, both classroom and private teaching. I have a Bachelor of Music Majoring in Jazz Performance. I am looking to start teaching … View more
Hi All,

My name is Taylor Griffin and I have recently moved to Ngatea, where I am teaching at Hauraki Plains College. I have been teaching drums/music for over 6 years, both classroom and private teaching. I have a Bachelor of Music Majoring in Jazz Performance. I am looking to start teaching drums and music theory from home again - now that I have my music room set up.

If you or somebody you know is interested please contact me on any of the following:

Phone: 021 027 85227
Email: taylors.grooves@gmail.com

Thanks

2719 days ago

ACC Invoices: Get it done online

The Team from ACC New Zealand

If you haven’t got it already, you’ll soon see your ACC invoice in your mailbox. 📬 Here’s a few things to help make sure you’ve got all the info you need:

🙂 A nifty guide to understanding your invoice: ➡ acc.nz...

🤔 Not sure why you received an invoice? ➡ acc.nz...

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If you haven’t got it already, you’ll soon see your ACC invoice in your mailbox. 📬 Here’s a few things to help make sure you’ve got all the info you need:

🙂 A nifty guide to understanding your invoice: ➡ acc.nz...

🤔 Not sure why you received an invoice? ➡ acc.nz...

😶 Have some questions about your invoice? Ask Jules our new chatbot ➡ acc.nz... (and 🤖 Look for Jules’ chat icon 🗨 bottom right of the business pages.)

🙄 Need to pay your invoice? Do it online: ➡ acc.nz...
Get it done online

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2720 days ago

Here we go again?

Denis from Thames

Here we go again? … 20 cm of existing sea level rise means these storms surges extend further inland and to a greater depth. - www.tcdc.govt.nz...

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2720 days ago

CAP Debt Help : Free long-term debt help - Now in Thames, Coromandel & Hauraki

Bruce from Thames

Free
Journeying with an individual or family out from under the burden of unmanageable debt!
A one-of-a-kind holistic debt counselling service that creates a budget to prioritise food & rent, negotiate with creditors & establish a long-term repayment plan. Call 0508 227 111 or … View more
Free
Journeying with an individual or family out from under the burden of unmanageable debt!
A one-of-a-kind holistic debt counselling service that creates a budget to prioritise food & rent, negotiate with creditors & establish a long-term repayment plan. Call 0508 227 111 or www.capnz.org... for more

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2720 days ago

Furry Friday: Happy, handsome hounds

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

The best day of the week - enjoy the cuteness neighbours :)

Just to keep you cheerful and remind you of what the world can be - including even its resident humans - here's a collection of happy, handsome dogs, taken by their happy owners.

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2721 days ago

Poll: Fake vs the real deal

Emelyn McHardy Reporter from Franklin County News

Hey neighbours,
Our non-meat-eating readers can rejoice, Air New Zealand is now offering the meat-free Impossible Burger to its business class flights from LA to Auckland.

But what does this mean for New Zealand farmers who contribute to New Zealand's main industry?

Some kiwis think the… View more
Hey neighbours,
Our non-meat-eating readers can rejoice, Air New Zealand is now offering the meat-free Impossible Burger to its business class flights from LA to Auckland.

But what does this mean for New Zealand farmers who contribute to New Zealand's main industry?

Some kiwis think the airline should be promoting our homegrown lamb and beef instead.

In a tweet, National MP Nathan Guy wrote, "Disappointing to see Air NZ promoting a GE substitute meat burger on its flights to the USA. We produce the most delicious steaks & lamb on the planet - GMO & hormone free. The national carrier should be pushing our premium products and helping sell NZ to the world."

While others think that eating the Impossible Burger will make people realise how delicious New Zealand beef and lamb is.

What do you think?
Have you tried the Impossible Burger, and if so how does it compare to the real deal?
Let us know in the comments below, or vote in the poll.

Please put NFP if you don't want your comment printed.

Read more about the Impossible Burger: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Fake vs the real deal
  • 66.7% I can't believe Air New Zealand is promoting fake meat over our delicious beef a
    66.7% Complete
  • 13.3% I don't eat meat and I am excited there are more options for me.
    13.3% Complete
  • 13.3% I don't know what the fuss is about, I don't think this will have an impact on o
    13.3% Complete
  • 6.7% I hope people who try the fake meat will realise how delicious our homegrown mea
    6.7% Complete
15 votes
2721 days ago

Poll: Vote for your favourite superhero movie!

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite Marvel Studios movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Ant-Man and the Wasp prize packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.

Check out all the great superhero movies on stuffpix.co.nz/superhero-pix

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Vote for your favourite superhero movie!
  • 9.3% Ant-Man
    9.3% Complete
  • 34.5% Thor Ragnarok
    34.5% Complete
  • 31.5% The Avengers
    31.5% Complete
  • 16.7% Iron Man
    16.7% Complete
  • 8% Doctor Strange
    8% Complete
1744 votes
2721 days ago

Waikato DHB Nurses Strike

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours from 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients in hospital and attending our clinics over the time leading up to and … View more
Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours from 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients in hospital and attending our clinics over the time leading up to and during the proposed industrial action we will be:
- Rescheduling appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics.
- Giving priority to emergency, critical care and maternity.
- Still providing some essential outpatient clinics such as cancer and dialysis treatments.
- Contacting all patients whose operations or clinic appointments are affected by the strike.

For patients remaining in the wards, these patients will receive higher level nursing cares only. Basic nursing duties will not be performed. We would really appreciate help from patients’ whānau and friends in the wards to provide support with washing, dressing and feeding.

Please save the hospital emergency department for emergencies only. If it’s not an emergency contact your GP, or go to an urgent care centre or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

For further information around the strike please visit our website - www.waikatodhb.health.nz/strike Or if you have a query call toll-free 0800 276 216.
Find out more

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2723 days ago

Nurses vote to strike this Thursday

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Waikato,

What do you think about your nurses rejecting the latest pay offer from District Health Boards? It's now been confirmed that 24 hours of strike action will begin at 7am Thursday.

A "majority" of the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation's (NZNO) … View more
Hi Waikato,

What do you think about your nurses rejecting the latest pay offer from District Health Boards? It's now been confirmed that 24 hours of strike action will begin at 7am Thursday.

A "majority" of the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation's (NZNO) more-than-30,000 members have chosen to take industrial action - a move described as "unprecedented".

What do you think about Thursday's strike? Were you surprised they rejected the last offer? Or do you think they deserve more? Let us know in the replies!

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2728 days ago

Farmers and public relations.

Derrick from Thames

Among our local cycling communities there are some highly respected farmers, so there is no anti-farmer vendetta in these comments.

Cyclists on the so-called RailTrail still endure the utterly stupid 57 gates and their dangerous judder bar cattle stops on the section between Thames and … View more
Among our local cycling communities there are some highly respected farmers, so there is no anti-farmer vendetta in these comments.

Cyclists on the so-called RailTrail still endure the utterly stupid 57 gates and their dangerous judder bar cattle stops on the section between Thames and Paeroa. Fortunately, newer sections built along the stopbanks have enormously fewer cattle crossings and these were built wider and with much safer metal bar grids. Thus the sections from Kopu to Pipiroa and onwards to Waikakaruru have been recommended within the wider cycling communities (i.e. Auckland Hamilton, Tauranga and further) as excellent sections for beginners and even school groups.
Yet to the dismay of the Thames Cycle Group, on Tue 3 July, large sections of the cycleway between Pipiroa and Waitakaruru had been deeply corrugated by enormous tractors gathering grass bales from alongside the trail. I found them very uncomfortable to judder over and at least one cyclist was so concerned for her safety she took photos of the corrugations and emailed them to me. See, www.facebook.com...

These ALL TERRAIN vehicles are fully capable of traversing the paddocks alongside the cycle trail, thus the damage caused to kilometres of the cycleway is totally unnecessary.
Evermore businesses are benefiting from the RailTrail, so it has growing importance to many locals. It is certainly time to give much more thought to the cycling community.

www.facebook.com...

2722 days ago

Spend $100 and get a cleaning product FREE!

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store. Hurry offer ends 23 July 2018!
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*Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
Learn more

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