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Mayor Sandra Goudie has adopted a traditional Syrian robe into her official regalia.
During her next official outing and at least once in the council chamber, the Thames-Coromandel leader plans to wear the black robe of finely woven cotton. The trim, a striking gold material, frames the … View moreMayor Sandra Goudie has adopted a traditional Syrian robe into her official regalia.
During her next official outing and at least once in the council chamber, the Thames-Coromandel leader plans to wear the black robe of finely woven cotton. The trim, a striking gold material, frames the traditional pattern from the war-torn country.
There'll be no plastic flowers or large grave stones allowed at a new burial park established near Thames.
The natural burial park, for those wanting an eco-friendly burial, is the brainchild of a group of people who got together in 2015 to explore alternative options due ot their concern … View moreThere'll be no plastic flowers or large grave stones allowed at a new burial park established near Thames.
The natural burial park, for those wanting an eco-friendly burial, is the brainchild of a group of people who got together in 2015 to explore alternative options due ot their concern about the environmental impact of conventional burials.
You might have noticed Neighbourly has been celebrating its third birthday this month! We’re big fans of celebrations - especially when they involve cupcakes. Or giveaways!
Comment below and tell us the best place in your neighbourhood to get a sweet treat, and we’ll shout one lucky … View moreYou might have noticed Neighbourly has been celebrating its third birthday this month! We’re big fans of celebrations - especially when they involve cupcakes. Or giveaways!
Comment below and tell us the best place in your neighbourhood to get a sweet treat, and we’ll shout one lucky Neighbourly member a $50 birthday Prezzy® card!
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A bright red 1938 telephone box has been transformed into a money machine and installed in Tairua's main street this week.
The telephone box-money machine is the brainchild of Gavin Morris, who retired eight years ago and returned to Tairua after several years spent sailing.
Morris is the … View moreA bright red 1938 telephone box has been transformed into a money machine and installed in Tairua's main street this week.
The telephone box-money machine is the brainchild of Gavin Morris, who retired eight years ago and returned to Tairua after several years spent sailing.
Morris is the new ...
The New Zealand Herald has taken up my story on my latest blog – which revealed the (as yet not officially published) government's advice on sea level rise to local councils. The Govt's advice is that new development such as roads, subdivision, intensification of housing areas will in … View moreThe New Zealand Herald has taken up my story on my latest blog – which revealed the (as yet not officially published) government's advice on sea level rise to local councils. The Govt's advice is that new development such as roads, subdivision, intensification of housing areas will in future have to be 1.9 m above high tide, and for existing development councils will have to plan for at least 1 m of sea level rise.
The Herald story uses a map from my blog showing one scenario for projected sea level rise for Thames Township and quotes Mayor Sandra Goudie. Sandra makes some good points that local councils will need much greater financial help from Central Government to adapt to sea level rise. But she glosses over the fact that right now her Council has the financial capability and the expertise (with Regional Council) to identify and map coastal flooding and other hazards due to sea level rise. This mapping and identification needs to be done by councils right now, and there are no excuses for delay.
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36 years ago UK Doco Warned of Consequences
Nearly 40 years ago in 1981 a UK documentary accurately warned about climate change and rising sea levels. Here on the Peninsula we ignored those warnings and have continued to ignore them for nearly 40 years.
Even when 96% of climate scientists … View more36 years ago UK Doco Warned of Consequences
Nearly 40 years ago in 1981 a UK documentary accurately warned about climate change and rising sea levels. Here on the Peninsula we ignored those warnings and have continued to ignore them for nearly 40 years.
Even when 96% of climate scientists and 180 nations agreed that the problem was real, we were causing it and we needed to take drastic action we continue to allow development on our coast less than 1 m above sea level. This has included subdivisions, housing, waterways projects and retirement villages.
We still don't have accurate mapping of sea flooding hazard or any sort of adaption plan for local communities
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NZMA are hosting two open days on the 10th June! If you are around next Saturday, this is the perfect time to bring along family and friends and experience this amazing day. On the day you can expect fun entertainment, cultural groups, FREE sausage sizzle, and even a bouncy castle!
On top of … View moreNZMA are hosting two open days on the 10th June! If you are around next Saturday, this is the perfect time to bring along family and friends and experience this amazing day. On the day you can expect fun entertainment, cultural groups, FREE sausage sizzle, and even a bouncy castle!
On top of that, we’ve got some really fun activities where you get the opportunity to apply hands on skills in the areas of: Cookery, Hospitality, Contact Centre, Business, Retail and Early Childhood Education. If you enjoy these activities and decide to grow your skills further, then you can even enroll on the day!
To find out more about this Open Day, visit our website, we can’t wait to see you there!
A ticket sold in Thames has won $27 million in Saturday night's Powerball Lotto draw. How would you spend it?
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Thames Hospital is looking for your stories to help it celebrate 150 years in 2018.
Retired Thames general surgeon Paul Silvester and retired nurse Marg Carey are part of a committee that has been formed to organise celebrations.
They are currently collecting stories from past and current staff… View moreThames Hospital is looking for your stories to help it celebrate 150 years in 2018.
Retired Thames general surgeon Paul Silvester and retired nurse Marg Carey are part of a committee that has been formed to organise celebrations.
They are currently collecting stories from past and current staff or members of the community who have a story to tell.
Beekeepers are nervous about the threat of myrtle rust to New Zealand's manuka honey industry. However, they hope to get a lucky break with the deadly fungi, just like their Aussie neighbours.
The Australian honey industry survived a myrtle rust outbreak when it arrived on Australian shores… View moreBeekeepers are nervous about the threat of myrtle rust to New Zealand's manuka honey industry. However, they hope to get a lucky break with the deadly fungi, just like their Aussie neighbours.
The Australian honey industry survived a myrtle rust outbreak when it arrived on Australian shores in 2010.
Beekeepers here are also hoping New Zealand's multimillion-dollar industry will survive unscathed, but admit it could go either way.
Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals.
For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre (Friday 23 June - Sat 8th July) Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex Wiltshire. Book at Ticketek.
Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New … View moreMyrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.
To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
The attack on pohutukawa begun by possums could be finished off by myrtle rust.
Conservation Department staff are collecting seeds nationwide in case of a potentially catastrophic outbreak of the fungal disease.
Some staff are even dangling from helicopters to reach remote specimens.
Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals.
For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre. Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex Wiltshire. Book at Ticketek.
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