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Come on out to this family concert featuring bands from Hamilton. Drug/alcohol/smoke free event and family friendly. Also take in the amazing Christmas displays and family friendly atmosphere. Its gonna be happening.
This Saturday 1st Dec, 39 Old Taupo Road at 7pm.
Just follow the sights, sounds … View moreCome on out to this family concert featuring bands from Hamilton. Drug/alcohol/smoke free event and family friendly. Also take in the amazing Christmas displays and family friendly atmosphere. Its gonna be happening.
This Saturday 1st Dec, 39 Old Taupo Road at 7pm.
Just follow the sights, sounds and smells of hot chocolate.
Hi neighbours,
Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.
But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View moreHi neighbours,
Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.
But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.
Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.
Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.
We love poppies, and this Tibetan blue (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is especially eye-catching. They are available from a number of nurseries, including Blue Mountain in Tapanui.
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!
Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View moreResene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!
Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
Just released this week, available Amazon and will be available in Paper Plus Whakatane next week. This guide to sensible clever and sustainable healthy eating and weight loss is the first of its kind looking at various aspects of eating, volume and speed and control of the brain to help with … View moreJust released this week, available Amazon and will be available in Paper Plus Whakatane next week. This guide to sensible clever and sustainable healthy eating and weight loss is the first of its kind looking at various aspects of eating, volume and speed and control of the brain to help with developing a healthy eating lifestyle and weight loss. Not another diet book.
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Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.
The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.
… View moreEmergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.
The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.
www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.
Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is … View moreFriendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.
Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is simply a test and to not be alarmed when they receive the alert.
To learn more about EMA's and what to expect on the day, visit the link below.
Hi neighbours,
Vaping and the use of smokeless tobacco products could be banned from bars, restaurants, schools and workplaces in New Zealand, thanks to a Government proposal. Click here to read more about it.
Got an opinion on vaping? Take part in our poll below!
Welcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out… View moreWelcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this handy project yourself
The Warehouse Ltd is recalling all batches of Tresor Dore brand Chocolate Seashells due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (peanuts). Customers who are allergic to peanuts should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.
People with a peanut allergy or intolerance should … View moreThe Warehouse Ltd is recalling all batches of Tresor Dore brand Chocolate Seashells due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (peanuts). Customers who are allergic to peanuts should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.
People with a peanut allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. If you are not allergic or intolerant to peanuts, this recall does not affect you. Read more
Apps, alerts and some fixed sirens will be tested this weekend, as Bay of Plenty Emergency Management carries out their second alerting test of the year.
Director Clinton Naude said the focus for Sunday evening’s test is making sure that the systems and processes in place behind the scenes are … View moreApps, alerts and some fixed sirens will be tested this weekend, as Bay of Plenty Emergency Management carries out their second alerting test of the year.
Director Clinton Naude said the focus for Sunday evening’s test is making sure that the systems and processes in place behind the scenes are all working as they should.
"Importantly, it also provides a valuable opportunity for the public to make sure they’re ready should an emergency occur," he said.
"If you have a smartphone and haven’t already downloaded the Red Cross Hazard App and set it up, I strongly recommend you do. The app is free, and there are instructions about how to set it up so it works for you on the Red Cross website – it’s an incredibly useful tool for keeping informed."
The app can be set up to monitor different locations and hazard types, and users only get alerts for the locations they are monitoring.
"This is a great feature if you have family living in a different part of the country," Mr Naude said. "You can set it up to get alerts for the Bay of Plenty, and if you have family living in Canterbury you can also keep an eye on what is happening there."
This weekend’s test will occur around the same time as the Ministry for Civil Defence and Emergency Management (MCDEM) tests its Emergency Mobile Alerts.
"Emergency Mobile Alerts are another great tool that Civil Defence can use to keep the community informed in case of emergency, and the test of this system will be managed by MCDEM staff."
Also being tested this weekend will be fixed sirens in the eastern Bay of Plenty (Whakatāne, Ōhope and Ōpōtiki), vehicle mounted sirens in Tanners Point, and text alerts. The test will occur on Sunday evening.
A man who moved a "spy camera" around his home over a 16-month period to film female guests told pol…
We need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them… View moreWe need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 December. More information here.
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