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Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

2602 days ago

Night school classes at Fraser ACE

Fraser High School

Fraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education Programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer … View moreFraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education Programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short courses.

You can LOOK, BOOK and PAY online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just call us on (07) 846 8624. EASY!

Just a few clicks and you will be on a new learning adventure.

Do have a look at our Facebook page to see what our Adult Learners are up to.
Find out more

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2604 days ago

Why we're handing over a house...

The Team from Jennian Homes

Next month we’re hitting an incredible milestone - 35 years of building the homes kiwis love and being a part of your community.

We’ve also been proudly supporting the Heart Foundation since 2007. This Friday we’re handing over our 50th home built for the Heart Foundation lottery.

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Next month we’re hitting an incredible milestone - 35 years of building the homes kiwis love and being a part of your community.

We’ve also been proudly supporting the Heart Foundation since 2007. This Friday we’re handing over our 50th home built for the Heart Foundation lottery.

With 35 years in the industry you can count on us ‘seeing it all before’ and that’s why we’re keen to share our skills, passion, and knowledge within our local communities.

We’re extending an invitation to Neighbourly members in your area to a free and locally run information session, open to any new-home builder, no matter what level of experience. Book a complimentary seat now for your local info session.
Book now

2604 days ago

Stay safe, stay informed

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

It's Get Ready Week, the perfect time for all of us to make sure we’re prepared for an emergency

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2607 days ago

Conservation Week photo competition

The Team from Department of Conservation

It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree … View more
It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree or cleaning up beaches or streams.

Find out more here:
www.doc.govt.nz...

#LoveMyBackYard #ConservationWeek

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2608 days ago

Myrtle rust could explode this spring.

Ministry for Primary Industries

If you see myrtle rust, please don’t touch it – report it!

Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa and mānuka. It absolutely thrives in spring, making it much easier to spot.

Help us track myrtle rust and control its spread.

DO NOT … View more
If you see myrtle rust, please don’t touch it – report it!

Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa and mānuka. It absolutely thrives in spring, making it much easier to spot.

Help us track myrtle rust and control its spread.

DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT.

Take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.

Thanks for helping us fight myrtle rust.
Find out more

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2608 days ago

Don't be an egg, win a $200 Prezzy® card!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a… View more
Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a $200 Prezzy® card on offer for one lucky Neighbourly member.

Simply post your "Don't be an egg, switch to the Kiwi" clip on Electric Kiwi’s Facebook page with the hashtag #SwitchToTheKiwi, and tag Neighbourly in your message to let us know you’ve entered. Check out Electric Kiwi's competition guidelines here.

We'll announce the Neighbourly winner on 31 October 2017, so you better get cracking!

2610 days ago

Lethally funny comedy Last Legs OPENS TONIGHT!

Clarence Street Theatre

Last Legs is a lethally funny black comedy about sex, death and politics with an irresistible appeal to the old and bold of heart. BOOK NOW for 5th to 7th October at the Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton.

NEWS that Bill English is to open a new wing of the Cambridge Retirement Village … View more
Last Legs is a lethally funny black comedy about sex, death and politics with an irresistible appeal to the old and bold of heart. BOOK NOW for 5th to 7th October at the Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton.

NEWS that Bill English is to open a new wing of the Cambridge Retirement Village sparks a revolution among its residents. New fractures appear along old fault lines, transforming the swanky facility into a hotbed of insurrection, intrigue and infidelity. With shenanigans and skullduggery at every turn from an all-star cast, ageing is about more than bridge and bedpans!

“Laughs come thick and fast.” - The Herald

"An extraordinary cache of acting experience enriches the stage.” - Theatreview
Buy your tickets NOW!

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2610 days ago

Do you want to help shape our health services Waikato?

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Waikato DHB is setting up a new Consumer Council and is looking for people in the community who would like to be part of it – and help shape what the DHB does and how it does it.

The Consumer Council will work in partnership with the DHB to provide a consumer perspective and help make sure our… View more
Waikato DHB is setting up a new Consumer Council and is looking for people in the community who would like to be part of it – and help shape what the DHB does and how it does it.

The Consumer Council will work in partnership with the DHB to provide a consumer perspective and help make sure our services meet the needs of Waikato communities.

The DHB is looking for Expressions of Interest from people who would like to become a member of the Consumer Council. The Consumer Council will be made up of 15 people including a Chair, and provide advice to the Board and senior management on the DHB’s strategic priorities and improving aspects of DHB services.

Mo Neville, Director of Quality & Patient Safety, said: “We’re looking for people who are passionate about making sure everyone in the Waikato has access to excellent health services.

“Ideally we’d like people who live in the Waikato, have had recent experience of health services or are already engaged in a specific area of health interest, good at thinking creatively, and are able to work positively in a group.”

In other DHBs Consumer Councils have helped health services change fundamentally by providing a consumer perspective, coming up with new ideas, and working in partnership with the DHB. They have also specifically:

Had major input into the new build of inpatient facilities
- Helped co-design new home based treatment
- Helped create training material for staff
- Improved signage at a hospital

Ms Neville added: “As a DHB we need to improve the health of everyone but especially Māori, people living in rural communities and people living with disabilities, so we’d particularly like to hear from these people.”

Members will be paid for meeting attendance. They will also be eligible for travel expenses to meetings.

People who are interested should visit: www.waikatodhb.health.nz.... There they will find a Position Description of the role, Terms of Reference for the Consumer Council and a form to complete an Expression of Interest. The information will be in accessible formats.

Or for further information they can contact consumercouncil@waikatodhb.health.nz

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2610 days ago

Plant these... stamps?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

You read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing … View moreYou read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing instructions. Available singly or in sets as well as miniature sheets and first day covers. NZ Post has more information on its website.

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2611 days ago

Congratulations to our winners!

Student Job Search

Congratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or … View moreCongratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or call 0800 757 565 and we’ll find a local student in your neighbourhood to get the job done! Find out more

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2611 days ago

Our charity needs craft sewers - can you help?

Sue (Susan) Middleton from Music Moves Me Trust

Craft Sewers - Home Based
Music Moves Me Trust is raising funds to provide Music therapy for dementia patients via market stalls. You can choose the amount of time you want to sew - from 1-4 hrs per week. You will need to have Intermediate sewing skills, to use your own machine and be able to … View more
Craft Sewers - Home Based
Music Moves Me Trust is raising funds to provide Music therapy for dementia patients via market stalls. You can choose the amount of time you want to sew - from 1-4 hrs per week. You will need to have Intermediate sewing skills, to use your own machine and be able to follow instructions or patterns. Full instructions and fabrics are provided. You could sew at home anywhere in the Waikato. If you prefer, you can choose to come along to the craft group on a Tuesday in Hamilton. For further information, phone Pat 027 6330818

2611 days ago

Thames garden that grows friendships

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Meet the 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year finalist from Thames. Rebecca Manley-Campbell and Samantha Claire say the garden they work in grow more than just fruits, flowers and vegetables.

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2613 days ago

The countdown is on to our 125th Jubilee Show!

Waikato A&P Association

Hi Neighbours, the 125th Jubilee of the Waikato A&P Show is on 27th - 29th October. Mark the date in your diary now and visit our NEW LOOK WEBSITE!

Here's what you need to know for your Waikato A&P Show entries.

- Late entries will be received to 9th October with a late fee, and … View more
Hi Neighbours, the 125th Jubilee of the Waikato A&P Show is on 27th - 29th October. Mark the date in your diary now and visit our NEW LOOK WEBSITE!

Here's what you need to know for your Waikato A&P Show entries.

- Late entries will be received to 9th October with a late fee, and no guarantee of your name in the catalogue.

- Beef, Dairy Cattle and Alpacas need TB Certificates. Rams need Brucellosis Certificates. It's compulsory.

- Equestrian: Original Height Certificates are required for the ring only, not with entries.

- All sections: Confirmation forms for the ring are being sent out soon with Gate / Exhibitors Passes.

- Trade site applications are still being received but need to be paid on application. All current trade stall holders - your invoices are now due in full.

- SCHOOLS: Register now for the farm trail so kids can receive their booklets.

- COMPETITION: Cow Colouring Competition - print your entry form here. Prizes to be won. Watch the local papers also.

- COMPETITION: Snapshot Camera Photographic Competition is open to all ages - download your entry form here. Cash prizes.

- Sponsorships are due in now, especially images for the catalogue if applicable. Email to: accounts@waikatoaandp.co.nz or info@waikatoaandp.co.nz
Enter here!

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2613 days ago

High teas and gift shopping at Pat's Craft Shed

Sue (Susan) Middleton from Music Moves Me Trust

This Christmas help us put Music Therapists into Dementia Units - Buy your presents at: Pat's Craft Shed and have
a great morning/afternoon out in Hamilton
Cup of tea/coffee and scone $5
Or
High Tea, $15 head, limit 10
Plenty of time to shop in the warm craft shed which has lots of … View more
This Christmas help us put Music Therapists into Dementia Units - Buy your presents at: Pat's Craft Shed and have
a great morning/afternoon out in Hamilton
Cup of tea/coffee and scone $5
Or
High Tea, $15 head, limit 10
Plenty of time to shop in the warm craft shed which has lots of seating and buy handmade gifts for your family & friends
Open by appointment only.
Book by ringing Pat on 0276330818 Dinsdale
Support Music Moves Me Trust

PatsCraftShed.pdf Download View

2613 days ago

Petunia power

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.

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