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Seven stoats have been captured during an outbreak at Shakespear Regional Park, however it is estimated there could be around four more.
A stoat was first spotted in the 500-hectare pest-free sanctuary at the end of 2020. It later gave birth, meaning there may be up to 11 stoats wreaking havoc … View moreSeven stoats have been captured during an outbreak at Shakespear Regional Park, however it is estimated there could be around four more.
A stoat was first spotted in the 500-hectare pest-free sanctuary at the end of 2020. It later gave birth, meaning there may be up to 11 stoats wreaking havoc among the park's wildlife.
Two female stoats have been trapped this month, and last week the cameras spotted a stoat checking out a stoat “play gym” – a pile of debris placed on a log bridge and with traps inside – where one of its “presumed siblings” was trapped on July 2.
“We treat this positively as it is knowledge to inform next steps and a head start on where to target this next animal,” senior ranger at the sanctuary Matt Maitland said.
“There is genuine excitement that we are making progress, tempered with healthy realism of the task still ahead of us.”
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If you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.
There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.
The majority of cases … View moreIf you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.
There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.
The majority of cases that Age Concerns work with involves older people living in their own homes. In most instances it is family members like adult children who perpetrate elder abuse or neglect.
Call 0800 65 2 105 to contact your nearest Age Concern
Sign up now to volunteer for Daffodil Day 2021!
If you're available on the 27th or 28th of August, click here to choose your location and complete your details.
Our AGrowQuip service technicians took out a couple of awards at the Fieldays Tractor Pull.
Paul Mellow (left) took out the Sportsmanship Award.
Shawn Luxton (right) achieved First Place in the Weight Adjusted Tractor Pull in his 1998 John Deere 7810. 23 years old with 15,000 hours on the … View moreOur AGrowQuip service technicians took out a couple of awards at the Fieldays Tractor Pull.
Paul Mellow (left) took out the Sportsmanship Award.
Shawn Luxton (right) achieved First Place in the Weight Adjusted Tractor Pull in his 1998 John Deere 7810. 23 years old with 15,000 hours on the clock and still going strong!
Congratulations guys. Awesome work!
Our AGrowQuip Service technicians are ready and waiting to help you at:
- Cambridge – 169 State Highway 1B (Victoria Road)
- Hamilton – 8 Kells Place
- Pukekohe – Corner of Paerata Road & Comrie Place
- Silverdale – 2 Emirali Road
Or call us on 0800 TRACTOR (872 286)
Ps: We are also have loads of new stock at the moment: Ride-ons, compact tractors, larger tractors, excavators and construction machinery.
NZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you … View moreNZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them now!
Make sure to fix dripping taps. A hot water tap dripping at the rate of one drip per second can waste 28 litres of hot water per day and cost you an additional $11.10 a month.
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This week is kiwi treasure week at the Red Cross shop in Dargaville. Come and have a look at our kiwi treasures. We are at 48 Victoria Street Dargaville.
A large low-pressure system is expected to make its way inland from the Tasman Sea this morning, bringing with it periods of heavy rain and strong wind gusts.
Peak rates of 10 to 20mm/h are forecast to fall during the afternoon and evening, with MetService stating that may cause flash flooding … View moreA large low-pressure system is expected to make its way inland from the Tasman Sea this morning, bringing with it periods of heavy rain and strong wind gusts.
Peak rates of 10 to 20mm/h are forecast to fall during the afternoon and evening, with MetService stating that may cause flash flooding and river rises in the area.
The rain is set to be slightly heavier north and east of Kaikohe, with 80mm to 100mm of rainfall forecast.
The wind warning also may prove to be hazardous for Northland residents.
Active from 2pm today, the Orange Wind warning describes southeasterly gales becoming severe in exposed places, with gusts of up to 120km/h in eastern areas.
Residents are advised to exercise caution around unsecured structures and drivers of high-sided transport and motorcycles should remain vigilant.
For more information about this warning, and to follow any updates, please visit the MetService Warnings page.
"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to … View more"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to balance study with a night job and a young family, but his main challenge came in the form of his hearing disability.
Erich says he thinks he’s inspired other people with a disability to take on training.
Read Erichs full story here
No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
Bring some ordinary storage baskets to life using a few Resene testpots of Resene Nero, Resene Glamour Puss and Resene White and some leafy house plants!
Find out how to create your own.
Kia ora neighbours, a bronze penguin at Campbells Bay beach has been snatched by an unknown thief.
Police have called for help from the public in locating the sculpture – one of a group of six bronze kororā, or little blue penguins – after it was taken in recent weeks.
Anyone with … View moreKia ora neighbours, a bronze penguin at Campbells Bay beach has been snatched by an unknown thief.
Police have called for help from the public in locating the sculpture – one of a group of six bronze kororā, or little blue penguins – after it was taken in recent weeks.
Anyone with information that could help reunite the penguin with its bronze brothers and sisters is encouraged to call police on 105 quoting file number 210624/2655.
They could also email community constable penelope.rusbatch@police.govt.nz.
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Now is the time to start planning your summer family holiday in the Bay of Islands. Please go to www. friendsofclubpaihia.co.nz to find out how you can spend a week at our private resort for your family of up to 6 people, for a fraction of what you would expect to pay! If you can budget $20 per … View moreNow is the time to start planning your summer family holiday in the Bay of Islands. Please go to www. friendsofclubpaihia.co.nz to find out how you can spend a week at our private resort for your family of up to 6 people, for a fraction of what you would expect to pay! If you can budget $20 per week, you won't be disappointed!
Masters Study
Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori,… View moreMasters Study
Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori, and then postgraduate study.
Awanuiārangi centres you. This is the nurturing space of Māori researchers, with the support of academic and professional staff; this all transpires from an authentic indigenous and traditional Māori environment.
My studies have empowered me to play a more pro-active role in whānau and hapū affairs. Instead of being angry at a past that we cannot change, let’s become part of the solution for positive change.
Unless you have especially dirty clothes, use the cold wash cycle for the laundry. A hot water wash can use 10 times more electricity than a cold wash.
According to the EECA, four loads of laundry washed in a cold cycle a week will save you about $60-$80 a year.
Be sure to check out our other … View moreUnless you have especially dirty clothes, use the cold wash cycle for the laundry. A hot water wash can use 10 times more electricity than a cold wash.
According to the EECA, four loads of laundry washed in a cold cycle a week will save you about $60-$80 a year.
Be sure to check out our other efficiency tips
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