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… View moreFriday 13 & Saturday 14 February, 10am - 2pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
No need to RSVP, simply drop in on the day.
Can't join us on these dates? Our doors are always open - get in touch to arrange a time that suits you.
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📣In the past year, our Bureaus throughout NZ helped 328,070 people – including 94,055 people face-to-face.
We provide free, … View more💚💛💜💙We are here for everyone! We are a universal service, which means we are here for everyone and anyone who needs our help, on any question or issue.
📣In the past year, our Bureaus throughout NZ helped 328,070 people – including 94,055 people face-to-face.
We provide free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone. We can help you know and understand your rights and responsibilities while also helping find community services you need.
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New 2017 and wal mounted, now need one to fir free standing cabinet, so selling. HDMI ports but no Hard Drive. Set up to demonstrate. Asking $225.
Whose fault is it if your child is being bullied online?
The simple answer is, yours. As parents you are responsible for your child’s online access, not the ISP, not the Government or other agency. It is up to you to keep them safe.
But these days parents don’t seem to want to accept that… View moreWhose fault is it if your child is being bullied online?
The simple answer is, yours. As parents you are responsible for your child’s online access, not the ISP, not the Government or other agency. It is up to you to keep them safe.
But these days parents don’t seem to want to accept that responsibility, and would rather blame platforms like X, Instagram, FaceBook and Tic Toc. Now are those platforms cesspools of degenerates, disinformation and frequent bullying, yes. Yes they are, but it is not up to them to keep your kids out and off those platforms, it is the parents’ job.
Built into every modern router are parental controls that can block your child’s device (phone, Tablet and computer) from accessing those sites easily. It is also not hard to learn, takes around 5 to 20 mins to learn and implement those blocks, or you can get someone to do it for you.
That’s it, your child is blocked.
But what about the smart phones? I hear you cry, they can access the sites via their mobile data. Simple, no child under 13 should even have a smart phone. If you are willing to buy your 7- or 8-year-old a smart phone and give them unrestricted access, that is your fault, again not the platforms. You are the parent, at least you are supposed to be, try acting like one.
But you want them to be able to call in an emergency, or just to keep in touch.
I hear you, and again the answer is simple, buy them a ‘Dumb’ Phone. This is a phone that can make calls, text, has GPS tracking and Maps. But Nothing else, it cannot install other apps, cannot browse the web and keeps your children safe.
When your child is old enough for a smart phone then, get them a low data sim card and put parental blocks in place to block the type of apps they should not be using. Tell your child that they can only have a smart phone if they let you monitor their online activity, if they refuse, then don’t get the phone. If they buy one themselves, take it off them. You are the parent start acting like it, don’t give into their whining.
The power to control your child’s online activity has always been with the parent, but it seems these days most parents just give their kids free reign to do what they like and would rather blame the platforms for their own failures as parents. If you can’t be bothered parenting your child then perhaps you should not have had them in the first place.
Because parents have not taken responsibility for their own children, it has left the door open for the government to step in and not only block children, but spy on every law abiding adult. Forcing them to upload sensitive private biometric data to 3rd party companies, that can and have, not only been hacked for that data, but can sell and have sold that data for hundreds of millions of dollars. Your private data is a marketing firms dream and you can bet they will get their hands on that data one way or the other.
So parent your own kids and stop forcing the government into doing the job parents should be doing from the start.
If you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link!
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.
Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us ❌
Report to Department of Internal … View moreIf you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link!
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.
Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us ❌
Report to Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for free by forwarding to 7726.
Waikato against mozzies! 🦟 Is Northland ready to join the fight?
Researchers from Victoria University are on the hunt for Waikato properties to set traps as part of a project aimed at keeping the country safe from mosquito-borne diseases coming from across the ditch.
Backed by the … View moreWaikato against mozzies! 🦟 Is Northland ready to join the fight?
Researchers from Victoria University are on the hunt for Waikato properties to set traps as part of a project aimed at keeping the country safe from mosquito-borne diseases coming from across the ditch.
Backed by the Ministry for Primary Industries, the project is targeting high-risk areas—including Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, and Hawke’s Bay—to keep a close eye on mosquito activity.
What do you think—are we ready to take on the mozzies, or is it a lost cause?
Want all the details? The Waikato Times has you covered.
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The Post reports that nearly two-thirds of business leaders are feeling optimistic about 2026 ... with much of that confidence driven by the rollout of AI.
We want to know: How are you feeling about the growing role of AI in business and everyday life?
Our new bylaws for public spaces will include rules about signage, outdoor dining, horses on beaches, market stalls and cycling through the city-centre. If you think anything needs to change with these topics (or parking on grass berms, begging, or taking souvenirs from the beach), or anything else… View moreOur new bylaws for public spaces will include rules about signage, outdoor dining, horses on beaches, market stalls and cycling through the city-centre. If you think anything needs to change with these topics (or parking on grass berms, begging, or taking souvenirs from the beach), or anything else about what you can do in public places, now is the time to have your say!
www.wdc.govt.nz...
This consultation closes on Sunday 18 January 2026.
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024!
All you have to do is grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Summer Quiz! Answer the daily New Zealand based questions, the more answers you … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024!
All you have to do is grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Summer Quiz! Answer the daily New Zealand based questions, the more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.
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The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
⚠️Cereulide toxin risk in … View moreWe are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
⚠️Cereulide toxin risk in Nestlé brand Alfamino Infant Formula (0-12 months) recalled due to the possible presence of the toxin cereulide
Pretty as a Bow Glass Mugs 2 Pack by dusk
Pretty as a Bow Tea Pot 500ml by dusk
Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Children’s poncho towel with ties - Sold at H&M
Product Recalls: Toys
⚠️Asbestos risk in Glow Sand Art
Bath Unicorn Toy Set - sold at 5MAX
Product Recalls: Cosmetics
Naked Sunday Collagen Glow Priming Lotion - Sold at Mecca Beauty and Naked Sunday online
Product Recalls: Electronics
Labka hot glue gun TY-G1001A 20w - Sold at PD Mart (Panda Mart)
Labka hot glue gun TY-G4001A 40w - Sold at PD Mart (Panda Mart)
Product Recalls: Other
Anko Small Gel Pak and Anko Large Gel Pak - Sold at Kmart
Giant Animator and Liv Adore Bicycles
Various Seatbelt extenders / extension straps sold via Kogan (by seller 'A.L.E. Trading')
Various Seatbelt adjusters / Seatbelt extenders sold via Kogan (by seller 'Sensual Sale')
Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.
See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!
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