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"Staying independent, confident and healthy is important at any age, but especially if you or someone you love is over 65. Have you heard about the ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement? There’s a website full of practical information and advice, as well as local strength and balance … View more"Staying independent, confident and healthy is important at any age, but especially if you or someone you love is over 65. Have you heard about the ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement? There’s a website full of practical information and advice, as well as local strength and balance classes to keep you steady on your feet.
Go to livestronger.org.nz to find out more and keep loving your independence. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission."
The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.
Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!
The Warehouse, … View moreThe Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.
Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!
The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.
For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
The occupants of an SUV who may have witnessed a crash which killed a teenage girl are being sought …
There have been a lot of discussions lately about whether Santa could be a woman. Even National Party Leader Simon Bridges joined the debate saying "just as Mary Poppins is a woman, Santa Claus is a man". What do you think? Can Santa be a woman? Read more here.
A new housing development, as large as Auckland's CBD, is set to open signalling continued growth an…
The New Zealand Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) team has been crowned the first ever world IRB champion…
Police are pleased to report the 6-year-old boy reported missing from Weymouth last night has now been located.
Detective Senior Sergeant Albie Alexander says the boy was found safe and well.
We would like to thank members of the public for their help in this search.
Does your family need a change in 2019? TVNZ is looking for couples for a lifestyle swap to see how others live, learn and love.
We want couples with strong views about running a household and bringing up kids.
Please get in touch with us if your children are over 8 years old and you’re up … View moreDoes your family need a change in 2019? TVNZ is looking for couples for a lifestyle swap to see how others live, learn and love.
We want couples with strong views about running a household and bringing up kids.
Please get in touch with us if your children are over 8 years old and you’re up for a challenge.
All family’s and backgrounds welcome!
Send your name, location and phone number to couples@screentime.co.nz
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: 9.30-11.30am, Wednesday 12 December
Where: Fellowship Room, The Link, Cnrs River Rd & Te Aroha St, Hamilton
Community Health Forums are a gathering of … 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: 9.30-11.30am, Wednesday 12 December
Where: Fellowship Room, The Link, Cnrs River Rd & Te Aroha St, Hamilton
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, primary care update 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 Summer Bash 3! - Where mad mike and radbul will take on New Zealands Best! NZs 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 demo's, top 16… View moreHampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike Summer Bash 3! - Where mad mike and radbul will take on New Zealands Best! NZs 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 demo's, 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.
To mark the start of summer, we’ve pulled together a few must-do day trips (and optional overnight stay ideas) for you to tick-off over the coming months.
Would you like to Find that some one special that you can talk to, have coffee, Dinner, Movies etc with? Are you looking for someone to go with you to your Christmas party? or would just like to meet some one, who may be the person you are looking for to share your life with? If so please get in … View moreWould you like to Find that some one special that you can talk to, have coffee, Dinner, Movies etc with? Are you looking for someone to go with you to your Christmas party? or would just like to meet some one, who may be the person you are looking for to share your life with? If so please get in touch with me, Lorraine and I are from Mauku , we have decided to start Speed dating up in Pukekohe, I have successfully started a Coffee Group for women which has been going for 2 years, with some great friends made. We both would like to help bring people together. If you have been thinking you would like to meet some one, Please Give Speed dating a go, what have you got to Loose ? nothing and maybe just maybe everything to gain. Do you have a friend, who would like to meet someone special? Do you know a Male friend, family member, work friend, who may like to meet some one? If so please leave a message here, or email us at speeddate.franklin@gmail.com ……………………………………………..Our first speed date is December 13th at 7:15 pm (Thursday) at Ed Street, 45 to 60 years (will be also running different age groups in the new year) $40.00 cost which includes, a glass of bubbly on arrival and finger food during half time break. Books essential as spaces Ltd. for more information please contact me
Oh yes, one week to go until the opening of Lilliputt Fun Zone exciting! If you haven’t already heard the much loved mini golf has been expanded at Centre Place. Get your friends and family together to do battle in the latest laser tag arena (brought to NZ from the USA opening mid January), or … View moreOh yes, one week to go until the opening of Lilliputt Fun Zone exciting! If you haven’t already heard the much loved mini golf has been expanded at Centre Place. Get your friends and family together to do battle in the latest laser tag arena (brought to NZ from the USA opening mid January), or immerse yourself in award-winning virtual reality where you’ll fight zombies and dragons.
Enjoy the latest games and win prizes in the brand new arcade. Looking for a new party idea? Get the kids together and hold your next birthday party in the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party or Outer Space themed party rooms. The grand opening is the 8th of December so gather the kids and head to Centre Place to get in the zone!
Go to www.lilliputt.co.nz for more information.
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