South Waikato District, Tokoroa

1562 days ago

Masks = reusable

Kerry from Matamata

We have fabric masks for sale. Adjustable elastic, can be washed and used over and over. Your choice of colours or patterns.
$3.50 postage if out of Matamata

Price: $10

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1564 days ago

Stolen set of bagpipes

Jenna from Te Awamutu

Yesterday our house was burgled. Amongst items taken were my set of bagpipes. These are no good to anyone else. They are made from African Blackwood and have brass coloured trims. The bag is bright red in colour, and has red woolen cords around the drones. Would very much like for these to be … View moreYesterday our house was burgled. Amongst items taken were my set of bagpipes. These are no good to anyone else. They are made from African Blackwood and have brass coloured trims. The bag is bright red in colour, and has red woolen cords around the drones. Would very much like for these to be returned.

1564 days ago

Bring out the best in your home with Resene!

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1564 days ago

Did you know it's time to get eggplants started?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and … View more
In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and sensational new peace lilies from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1564 days ago

Covid testing in Taupō and Turangi

The Team Reporter from Taupō Times

Lakes DHB is encouraging anyone with symptoms to go along to its Covid testing centres in Taupō and Turangi to have a test.
Two of the cases from Auckland confirmed to have Covid-19 travelled to the Lakes DHB area over the weekend. Toi Te Ora Public Health and the National Contact Tracing Centre… View more
Lakes DHB is encouraging anyone with symptoms to go along to its Covid testing centres in Taupō and Turangi to have a test.
Two of the cases from Auckland confirmed to have Covid-19 travelled to the Lakes DHB area over the weekend. Toi Te Ora Public Health and the National Contact Tracing Centre are following up all the contacts in the places the visitors went to and will be informing people of what they need to do.
More than 500 people had COVID tests with Lakes DHB on Wednesday.
At the Miro Street centre in Taupō 165 people were tested.
Hours of operation for the testing centres have been extended, and the centre in Taupō is now open 9am-4pm seven days a week.
In Turangi a community testing station run during the middle of the day on Wednesday completed 67 test swabs.
Further drop-in testing is available at Turangi - a testing station will be run next to the Turangi Community Health Centre on Friday (August 14), 10am-12noon, in the carpark opposite Turangi Police Station.

The key messages for Alert Level 2 are:

· keep your distance from other people in public
· wash your hands
· sneeze and cough into your elbow
· keep a track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen
· wear a mask if you can.

If you're unwell

· If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
· If you have symptoms of cold or flu call your doctor or Healthline and get advice about being tested, or go along to the testing centres.
· If you have been told to self-isolate you must do so immediately.

1564 days ago

Updated: One confirmed, up to six possible cases of Covid-19 in Tokoroa

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Tokoroa has one confirmed and up to six probable cases of Covid-19.

South Waikato Mayor Jenny Shattock confirmed to Stuff that her council was advised at around 5.30pm on Thursday following a staff member potentially being linked with a known Auckland case.

“We were notified … View more
Hi neighbours,

Tokoroa has one confirmed and up to six probable cases of Covid-19.

South Waikato Mayor Jenny Shattock confirmed to Stuff that her council was advised at around 5.30pm on Thursday following a staff member potentially being linked with a known Auckland case.

“We were notified last night by the regional Civil Defence controller who had a phone call from the Ministry of Health,” she said.

However, a screenshot of an email from Shattock to South Waikato District councillors paints a grim picture for the small Waikato town. “Unfortunately we have a confirmed case of Covid in Tokoroa and a probable case plus five others have been tested as some of them are unwell,” the email said.

“At this stage, we have (name withdrawn) in isolation and the nurse who swabbed the patient plus a council staff member.”
A council source confirmed that the email was legitimate. Click here to read more.

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1565 days ago

Vodafone Smart Ultra 7

Vlado from South Waikato District

Perfect working condition though the battery gets flat faster and may need to be replaced. Big 5.5 inch display, no scratches, reset to factory settings, unlocked (can be used with any network provider). Comes with an extra 16GB SD card, 220V charger, protective ‘wallet’-type case, USB cable, … View morePerfect working condition though the battery gets flat faster and may need to be replaced. Big 5.5 inch display, no scratches, reset to factory settings, unlocked (can be used with any network provider). Comes with an extra 16GB SD card, 220V charger, protective ‘wallet’-type case, USB cable, Vodafone Prepay SIM card (new, not activated), and the original box with Get Started instructions. I'm in Tokoroa.

Price: $50

1565 days ago

Are granny flats a good retirement option?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family … View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family member, we'd like to hear about why a granny flat was right for you. What was the process of getting one and learning to live together like? If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1565 days ago

Natural Famiily Products

Kate from Country Herbals Cottage Shop

Country Herbals Cottage Shop Ngongotaha
Locally made natural products for the whole family
Open by appointment - Text a time 021 144 1113
* Skin Care
* Body Products
* Products for Pain
* Natural First Aid
* Sanitizers and other essential toiletry items… View more
Country Herbals Cottage Shop Ngongotaha
Locally made natural products for the whole family
Open by appointment - Text a time 021 144 1113
* Skin Care
* Body Products
* Products for Pain
* Natural First Aid
* Sanitizers and other essential toiletry items
* Soaps and Shampoo Bars
* Essential Oils
* Natural Pet and Household products
Website: countryherbals.co.nz - (here you can also browse in our online store, click the "shop online" tab) Even if you are local, you can choose the courier option, or arrange a contactless pick up.
Phone 073572006 (No answer machine, if you can't get me send me a text.) Mobile: 021 144 1113

1566 days ago

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