Pirongia - Karamu, Te Pahu

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

2637 days ago

Share your festive fail moments with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

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 more
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 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.

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2638 days ago

Wanted House to rent

Glenna from Burbush - Rotokauri

Hey I’m looking for a house available to rent for myself and my two French bulldogs. (And possibly another flatmate if needed cost wise) My dogs are fully house trained and will be barely left alone during the day as if I’m out of town for work for the day I will drop them to my parents. They … View moreHey I’m looking for a house available to rent for myself and my two French bulldogs. (And possibly another flatmate if needed cost wise) My dogs are fully house trained and will be barely left alone during the day as if I’m out of town for work for the day I will drop them to my parents. They are adult dogs and very well behaved. Pic of them doing what they do best sleeping haha

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2644 days ago

Needing urgent help

Tracie from Nawton

Hey neighbors, im looking for someone that could help trim alot of oversized plants. When i moved into our place the plants were just shrubs, they have been put in some areas so high you would need a ladder, the plants have grown past the brick wall and i cant get around the back to my clothes line… View moreHey neighbors, im looking for someone that could help trim alot of oversized plants. When i moved into our place the plants were just shrubs, they have been put in some areas so high you would need a ladder, the plants have grown past the brick wall and i cant get around the back to my clothes line as they have also grown outward and are touching my bedroom window. I would also need to find a way to dump the cuttings. Im a solo mum with a chronically ill child and have took on my baby nephew, so sadly money is tight. I also dont have any tools to do the graden. It be great if someone could help. I might be able to give something for it, or if you read this and your in the gardening feild, could you come do a quote as winz may help me. Thanks heaps :)

2638 days ago

Want a REAL future in Dairy?

Taratahi Institute of Agriculture

There are only four of the 10 places still available in 2019 at the prestigious Central North Island Dairy Academy (CNIDA), which starts in February. All of the 2018 class have begun, or are about to begin their first advanced roles in dairy, and tutor/farmer Dave Horner says there are already … View moreThere are only four of the 10 places still available in 2019 at the prestigious Central North Island Dairy Academy (CNIDA), which starts in February. All of the 2018 class have begun, or are about to begin their first advanced roles in dairy, and tutor/farmer Dave Horner says there are already employers lining up for the next group of graduates.

It’s an intensive 37-week residential programme, based near Taupo, which combines theory, practical training and on-farm experience based around the Massey University Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5). To find out more and to enrol, visit the Taratahi website.
Find out more!

2638 days ago

When poppies get the blues

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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2639 days ago

Save the date

Ruth from Pirongia - Karamu

Save the date of the Pirongia Christmas Market - Sunday 16 December 9am to 2pm on Crozier Street, Pirongia, great food, lots of stalls full of Christmas gifts and ideas - last market of the year - going to be a good one.

I'll be there - Waste Not - Up-cycling by Ruth" up-cycled … View more
Save the date of the Pirongia Christmas Market - Sunday 16 December 9am to 2pm on Crozier Street, Pirongia, great food, lots of stalls full of Christmas gifts and ideas - last market of the year - going to be a good one.

I'll be there - Waste Not - Up-cycling by Ruth" up-cycled Christmas decorations, produce bags, shopping bags, make up remover pads, straw holders, cutlery rolls, hair scrunchies and much more nothing over $15 dollars.

Also be selling the book "50 fun kid friendly outdoor adventures" as a fund raiser for Pirongia Playground Project. $15 and $5 goes to the project.

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2639 days ago

Vote now! Resene colour your community

Resene

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 more
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 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.
Vote now!

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2640 days ago

Reminder - Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

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.

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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.

www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2641 days ago

BUS LOCKOUT BREAKING NEWS

Aaron from Nawton

Today the lockout notice was lifted and an interim agreement has been reached that will see our Locked out members achieve their wage claim (alignment with the living wage). Huge thanks to all our supporters and to our staunch members! SO FROM TOMORROW WEEKEND AND WEEK DAY SERVICES RETURN TO … View moreToday the lockout notice was lifted and an interim agreement has been reached that will see our Locked out members achieve their wage claim (alignment with the living wage). Huge thanks to all our supporters and to our staunch members! SO FROM TOMORROW WEEKEND AND WEEK DAY SERVICES RETURN TO NORMAL

2641 days ago

Let your older neighbours know... 💙💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

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 more
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 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.

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2641 days ago
2641 days ago

Poll: Should public vaping be banned?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

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!

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Should public vaping be banned?
  • 54.5% Yes
    54.5% Complete
  • 19.3% No
    19.3% Complete
  • 26.2% Not banned, but restrictions are needed
    26.2% Complete
3060 votes
2641 days ago

Discounted Fares

Hamilton Taxis

Reminder -we are running our Weekend Special every Friday night through until Sunday Night (then every weekend thereafter until further notice); we are offering 10% Discount on All Fares. Wait it gets better! That is 10% less than any Ride Share Fare on Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights! Happy … View moreReminder -we are running our Weekend Special every Friday night through until Sunday Night (then every weekend thereafter until further notice); we are offering 10% Discount on All Fares. Wait it gets better! That is 10% less than any Ride Share Fare on Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights! Happy Commuting:) Andy Collins -General Manager.

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