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The Pinnacles walk near Thames is brimming with history and spectacular sights.
It also has a whole lot of whopping great stone steps to clamber up. Have you made the climb?
KFC's Chizza is creeping across Asia and has just landed in Singapore.
It's heading ever closer to New Zealand. But will it land here? Do we really need this?
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There are so many people in our community that could benefit from your help... if you can teach a new skill, help with transport, have a cuppa and a chat to reduce social isolation... we have lots of ways you can make a difference... With around 350 voluntary positions available at any time, and in… View moreThere are so many people in our community that could benefit from your help... if you can teach a new skill, help with transport, have a cuppa and a chat to reduce social isolation... we have lots of ways you can make a difference... With around 350 voluntary positions available at any time, and in towns right around the region - visit www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz......... to find a role to meet your needs, or give us a call on 07 839 3191.
From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.
HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. … View moreFrom 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.
HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they are young. Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV at some point in their life. Protecting children before they are exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.
For more information about HPV immunisation, see www.health.govt.nz/hpv
Be in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most … View moreBe in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most popular new releases along with a cheese set and a recipe collection to give you picnic inspiration!
For your chance to win simply LIKE or THANK this post and you're in the draw!
Winners announced Monday 13 Feb. T&Cs apply.
Yesterday I presented the case for a public transport service in Thames to the Thames Community Board. More detail on my blog here - teggtalk.wordpress.com... and a copy of the presentation is attached also
I received a very receptive hearing from the Board members and District Councillors … View moreYesterday I presented the case for a public transport service in Thames to the Thames Community Board. More detail on my blog here - teggtalk.wordpress.com... and a copy of the presentation is attached also
I received a very receptive hearing from the Board members and District Councillors present. It will now be up to the politicians to decide whether Thames will have a public transport service. If you support the proposal then I would urge you to contact all of the board members, local councillors, and the mayor. Their email addresses and phone numbers can be found on the Thames-Coromandel District Council website.
The proposal is for a 15 seater minibus hourly service commencing at 9 AM with six circuits of the town, the last at 2 PM – Monday to Friday. The service is targeted at the elderly and others who do not have access to a vehicle. The proposed route would commence at Bupa/Tararu, divert into Moanataiari, then into the CBD/Goldfields, past the hospital. From there the service would go south down Pollen Street, then loop up into hill suburbs, down Brunton Crescent and out to Parawai/Booms/Bupa and back more directly through Banks Street and Rolleston Street to the CBD.
A six-month public transport trial has been proposed for Thames, with a bus route planned from Parawai to Tararu. Would you or anyone you know use it?
Details here: www.stuff.co.nz...
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Looking for something to do this long weekend? Walk among the giant Kauri in Waiomu on the Thames Coast, well worth the trip.
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View moreWe had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.
Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.
After a warm winter, hopes were high for a bumper season, especially as I have a whole lot of new varieties. Nature is cruel. The wind has not stopped, and the temperature has been well below what is required, but finally a ripe chilli! This is an Aji Camba from Peru. A lovely plant that sees the … View moreAfter a warm winter, hopes were high for a bumper season, especially as I have a whole lot of new varieties. Nature is cruel. The wind has not stopped, and the temperature has been well below what is required, but finally a ripe chilli! This is an Aji Camba from Peru. A lovely plant that sees the |Chillies go from yellow to purple to red when ripe. Don't forget, we are at the Thames Market every first and third Saturday. See you there.
Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'
Parents of children starting intermediate school have been facing up to mobile phone choice time.
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This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to … View moreThis one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to get you started:
- use the Neighbours Directory to find neighbours on your street.
- introduce yourself on Neighbourly to those living in your neighbourhood. Just a few words about yourself and what brought you here.
- Give something away or sell something! A Neighbourly exchange gives you a chance to meet someone new.
- just head out the door and knock on someone else's!
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Remember 86% of Kiwis want to get to know their neighbours better, but just don't see them around much (71%). Take the first step!
A Thames man, who has a full facial tattoo, has been humbled to have his photograph chosen for the cover of an international magazine.
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