Miranda, Kaiaua

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3067 days ago

Look who we've buddied up with!

Electric Kiwi

Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections … View more
Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections and building strong relationships with our customers, which is why we're proud to announce that we've joined up with the team at Neighbourly. Together, we're celebrating innovation and emPOWERing Kiwi communities (see what we did there?!)

We look forward to sharing more about our partnership with you soon. In the meantime, find out what makes us special.
Check us out

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3067 days ago

You just need time!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

We all have the power to change lives...

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3067 days ago

AT HOP tertiary discount

AT HOP from Auckland Transport

Apply to have a tertiary discount loaded on to your AT HOP card now!

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3068 days ago

How often do you change your sheets?

Homed

Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. … View more
Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. We'd love you to take part - plus we'll put you in the draw to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards if you complete the survey by 7 August.
Take the survey

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3068 days ago

Celebrating business success!

Natalie Polley Reporter from Franklin County News

It was a celebration of local businesses on Saturday night, as the Pukekohe Business Association held its Best in Business Awards black tie gala event at the Pukekohe Indian Association Hall.

420 people flocked to the occasion in their finery, enjoying a three-course meal from Flame Tree Kitchen… View more
It was a celebration of local businesses on Saturday night, as the Pukekohe Business Association held its Best in Business Awards black tie gala event at the Pukekohe Indian Association Hall.

420 people flocked to the occasion in their finery, enjoying a three-course meal from Flame Tree Kitchen as the winners in each category were named.

The big winner on the night was White Rose Cars who took out the coveted supreme award - alongside the professional services award.

If you went, what was your favourite part of the evening? Mine was the food! hehe.

- Nats

3068 days ago

New owners excited to re-launch Wright's Water Gardens cafe

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News


Sanjana Ram is passionate about people.
For the new owner of Patumahoe's Wright's Water Gardens, it's making her customers happy that inspires her.
Sanjana, along with husband and head chef Ronesh Ram, purchased the business in October 2016 after falling in love … View more

Sanjana Ram is passionate about people.
For the new owner of Patumahoe's Wright's Water Gardens, it's making her customers happy that inspires her.
Sanjana, along with husband and head chef Ronesh Ram, purchased the business in October 2016 after falling in love with the venue's ...

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3068 days ago

The Vintage Store Sale

Lucy Prior from Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

Our $5 Clothing Fill a Bag is back!
Head to The Vintage Store (154 Kolmar Rd, Papatoetoe) and grab a bag of clothes for just $5.
Sale ends Saturday 5 August.

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3070 days ago

Hospitality Courses at NZMA. Get qualified in just 20 weeks!

NZMA

Want to learn how to make awesome cocktails and café-style coffees? Love talking to people? Do you dream of doing a job that’s actually FUN? Well it’s time to turn that dream into reality! Study Hospitality at NZMA.

We’ll teach you the skills you need to land a great job in the … View more
Want to learn how to make awesome cocktails and café-style coffees? Love talking to people? Do you dream of doing a job that’s actually FUN? Well it’s time to turn that dream into reality! Study Hospitality at NZMA.

We’ll teach you the skills you need to land a great job in the hospitality industry. You’ll study in a real bar, gain work experience in a real cafe, get lots of support and encouragement from your tutors, and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.

Courses start in August so get in touch and enrol today!
Learn more

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3075 days ago

NO TCDC Support for Mayoral Climate Declaration

Denis from Thames

At the Local Government Conference last weekend 39 Mayors signed a commitment to tackle climate change. Hauraki District Council Mayor John Tregida signed. But it was very disappointing to see that Mayor Sandra Goudie did not sign the Declaration on behalf of the Thames-Coromandel District … View moreAt the Local Government Conference last weekend 39 Mayors signed a commitment to tackle climate change. Hauraki District Council Mayor John Tregida signed. But it was very disappointing to see that Mayor Sandra Goudie did not sign the Declaration on behalf of the Thames-Coromandel District Council, Waikato Regional Council also failed to sign the declaration.
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3070 days ago

Single Sectional Garage Door for sale excellent condition $500

Zoeline from Thames

Four sections only a year old excellent condition dismantled ready to go. Not automatic but able to be. Pick up only Thames central.

Price: $500

3071 days ago

Green Light Expected For Thames Bus Trial

Denis from Thames

There have been a lot of hoops to jump through, but all indications are that we should have bus service underway in September. Read more here- www.stuff.co.nz...

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3071 days ago

Poll: One drink limit for adults dining with kids . . .

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Given the stress that's often involved in taking children to a restaurant, it's not surprising that many parents look forward to relaxing with drink or two while waiting for their meals to arrive.
But one US restaurant is ensuring parents behave themselves while dining at their … View more
Given the stress that's often involved in taking children to a restaurant, it's not surprising that many parents look forward to relaxing with drink or two while waiting for their meals to arrive.
But one US restaurant is ensuring parents behave themselves while dining at their establishment, with a one-drink policy for parents dining with their kids.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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One drink limit for adults dining with kids . . .
  • 28.6% Yep, one drink is enough
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% PC gone overboard - parents' choice, not the restaurants!
    71.4% Complete
14 votes
3072 days ago

Auckland Council approves $207 million for new trains

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Auckland will have 17 new electric trains in operation by 2019.
Auckland Council approved the $207 million purchase as passenger use across the existing train network increased rapidly.
The trains will replace existing diesel trains between Papakura and Pukekohe, and are fitted with modern ...

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3072 days ago

Coromandel Road Closures

Denis from Thames

Sandra Goudie was right to put the heat on Transport Minister Bridges about the spate of recent road closures on State Highway 25. It’s also good to see that there will be a public meeting in Coromandel to discuss the issue.

But we lack any recognition of the underlying cause of recent … View more
Sandra Goudie was right to put the heat on Transport Minister Bridges about the spate of recent road closures on State Highway 25. It’s also good to see that there will be a public meeting in Coromandel to discuss the issue.

But we lack any recognition of the underlying cause of recent problems with our roading infrastructure - climate change. Thames Coromandel (plus Raglan area) has 769 km of local roads and 37 km of arterial roads at risk from climate change hazards. Hauraki/Coromandel is the third most at risk area in the country.

Climate change is not some vague issue we can put off for decades. Our District is being impacted badly now. We know the Coast road is fragile. We need to know which other roads and other Council assets are most at risk and where ratepayer spending should be best directed.

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