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2254 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
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2255 days ago

Opportunity to pre-purchase Rotorua resident, Lyndsay Campbell's new historical novel

Lyndsay from Kawaha Point

The Aro Street Girls is set in Wellington during WW1. The story is packed with romance and adventure with strong characters set against the harsh realities of the war in Europe and covers the NZ Influenza Epidemic. The link to Amazon Kindle is geni.us....

Negotiable

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2255 days ago

FREE denture health check & FREE quote and advice

Clinico

Come into one of Clinico’s 13 clinics for a FREE denture health check, and FREE quote and advice. Let our friendly team create well-functioning cosmetic dentures just for you! Call us today on 0800 11 23 24.

We are also keeping our special $600 discount off new dentures offer open during … View more
Come into one of Clinico’s 13 clinics for a FREE denture health check, and FREE quote and advice. Let our friendly team create well-functioning cosmetic dentures just for you! Call us today on 0800 11 23 24.

We are also keeping our special $600 discount off new dentures offer open during September!

T&Cs apply.
Find out more!

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2255 days ago

12 school weeks left in 2018!

NumberWorks'nWords

Yes, you read it correctly! There are only 12 school weeks left in the 2018 school year! It's time to make sure our children are confident and ready for the excitement, fun and challenges the step up into the New Year will bring.

It's not too late to catch up on this year or get a … View more
Yes, you read it correctly! There are only 12 school weeks left in the 2018 school year! It's time to make sure our children are confident and ready for the excitement, fun and challenges the step up into the New Year will bring.

It's not too late to catch up on this year or get a head start on next but more importantly, it's not too late to work on changing your child's mindset towards learning. Let us help. Have a read of our blog to find out more.
Read our blog!

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2256 days ago

It's not too late to get in the draw!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

One lucky Neighbourly member is going to pulling into their driveway in this shiny new Suzuki Vitara worth $30,690. Just a few more days to enter. All it takes is a single click. Get in the draw now!

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Put me in the draw!

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2256 days ago

Intelligence Specialist (Case Officer)

New Zealand Security Intelligence Services

Unique Opportunity!

Are you looking to transfer your skills to a whole new career? This might be the career you dreamt of and never knew existed!

Ever wanted to be someone different? Like a challenge and can keep a secret? Your mission should you choose to accept it, is to apply now.
Find out more

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2257 days ago

Show you’re a local without trying too hard

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a new rewards programme designed for you and your local community. It's different because you can either keep and use your fuel discount or donate it to local Bay of Plenty community groups.

You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend, which you can redeem for … View more
My Challenge is a new rewards programme designed for you and your local community. It's different because you can either keep and use your fuel discount or donate it to local Bay of Plenty community groups.

You'll also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend, which you can redeem for rewards in store. Register before 31 October and go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 fuel vouchers. My Challenge - locals get it.
Register here

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2257 days ago

Do you need a loan?

Geneva Finance

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At Geneva Finance we are your specialists in finance and loans and we can sort your money fast and simply at a great rate.

We can match you with the best possible loan fast and you … View more
- No Deposit Car Loans
- Boats, Bikes, Caravans, Weddings
- Secured Personal Loans
- Debt Consolidation

At Geneva Finance we are your specialists in finance and loans and we can sort your money fast and simply at a great rate.

We can match you with the best possible loan fast and you can also save heaps on insurance and fees by dealing with us direct.

Find out if you qualify in 5 minutes. Apply online today or call 0800 200 459.
Apply now!

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2258 days ago

Did you see the geyser erupt in Lake Rotorua?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Ohinemutu is always blanketed in steam, but a fresh eruption in the lake this weekend has frightened a few residents.

Saturday afternoon, about 4pm, Maaka Maxwell, 10, and his brother Ari, 11, came running into the house yelling that the lake had erupted. "There was like a geyser in the … View more
Ohinemutu is always blanketed in steam, but a fresh eruption in the lake this weekend has frightened a few residents.

Saturday afternoon, about 4pm, Maaka Maxwell, 10, and his brother Ari, 11, came running into the house yelling that the lake had erupted. "There was like a geyser in the lake," Ari said. "Smoke was coming out of it but it wasn't really scary."

The geyser came up in Te Ruapeka Bay. In April last year, a new ngāwha (geyser of boiling water) appeared in front of St Faith's church. It followed a series of hydrothermal eruptions in Lake Rotorua in late 2016 and early 2017.

The eruptions were near Ohinemutu Village and were described as geysers of water emerging from the lake. Maaka and Ari's mum Rongopai Stirling-Maxwell said with the previous eruptions there had been an "explosion noise" but there was nothing like that yesterday.

Image and story credit: NZ Herald

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2258 days ago

Warm greetings to you all for the start of the week.

Sweet Rose Espresso Ltd

Good Morning to you,
Heres hoping this weather sticks around all week.
A few new pictures from the team at Sweet Rose.
A Yummy salt and pepper Squid with kumara wedges.

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2259 days ago

Bee Keeping and Beeswax Workshop

Te Rangikaheke from Rotorua Central

Kai Rotroua is proud to host Kim Poynter from Kim's Bees, who will be sharing her experience and knowledge around bee-keeping with us!



Learn about these amazing creatures and some of the products that they provide us with. Learn how to make beeswax wraps, and take the opportunity to … View more
Kai Rotroua is proud to host Kim Poynter from Kim's Bees, who will be sharing her experience and knowledge around bee-keeping with us!



Learn about these amazing creatures and some of the products that they provide us with. Learn how to make beeswax wraps, and take the opportunity to taste honey-mead - yum!
When? Sunday 23rd September, 9.30am-11.30am.
Where? O Block, Toi Ohomai - Mokoia Campus (the wooden building at the front of the campus, nearest to town).
Cost? There is no cost. A koha to contribute to the cost of holding the event is always welcome but not expected.



RSVP: jasmin.jackson@hotmail.com or at the Kai Rotorua Facebook page.

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2264 days ago

Share your tomato-growing tips, and win a prize!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. … View moreWe are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. Or do you have an amazing photo to share ... like this one from tomato enthusiast Minette Tonoli. Email us your tip (mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz) and/or share your pic in the comments... if we publish your tip or your photo we will send you a free copy of NZ Gardener magazine!

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