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1825 days ago

Should more supermarkets offer "quiet hours"?

Reporter Taupō Times

Countdown will offer low-sensory quiet hours in its stores nationwide. These hours are intended to help families with children who are sensitive to surroundings, particularly those with autism.

Will this benefit your family? Should it be rolled out across other supermarkets?
Find out more here.

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1826 days ago

Should more supermarkets offer "quiet hours"?

Reporter South Waikato News

Countdown will offer low-sensory quiet hours in its stores nationwide. These hours are intended to help families with children who are sensitive to surroundings, particularly those with autism.

Will this benefit your family? Should it be rolled out across other supermarkets?
Find out more here.

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1827 days ago

Poll: Do you take health and safety seriously on the farm?

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

Putaruru College students listened to a talk from Canterbury's Harriet Bremner recently who's pushing to change ‘she’ll be right' attitudes two and a half years after losing her partner in an horrific farming accident. Do you take health and safety seriously on the farm?

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Putaruru College students listened to a talk from Canterbury's Harriet Bremner recently who's pushing to change ‘she’ll be right' attitudes two and a half years after losing her partner in an horrific farming accident. Do you take health and safety seriously on the farm?

Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

*Information gathered may be used for editorial purposes.

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Do you take health and safety seriously on the farm?
  • 80% Yes, you can't be too careful.
    80% Complete
  • 20% 'She'll be right' is how I roll.
    20% Complete
5 votes
1828 days ago

Ever thought of taking a night school class?

Fraser High School

Fraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 70 evening and weekend classes. Our courses are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short programs.

Pick from our courses on … View more
Fraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 70 evening and weekend classes. Our courses are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short programs.

Pick from our courses on business management, computing, food and cooking, gardening, language, music and dance, photography, and art.

Enrol now for term four, starts 22nd October 2019. You can LOOK, BOOK and PAY online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just call us on 07 846 8624. It's easy!

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

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1828 days ago

Poll: Should parents be fined if their children drop out of school?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.

Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole … View more
The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.

Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole queue, and the evidence is potentially for a long time". Do you agree with this policy? Should parents be fined?

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Should parents be fined if their children drop out of school?
  • 35.3% Yes - they are responsible for their children
    35.3% Complete
  • 25.9% It's not fair to assume they'll end up in the dole queue
    25.9% Complete
  • 38.8% No - it's not the parents' choice
    38.8% Complete
1509 votes
1829 days ago

Careers at Silver Fern Farms

Silver Fern Farms

Silver Fern Farms offer a great team environment, good money and the opportunity to develop a lasting career in the meat processing industry.

Full training will be provided that will enable you to achieve high standards of processing skills and a chance to gain National Qualifications through … View more
Silver Fern Farms offer a great team environment, good money and the opportunity to develop a lasting career in the meat processing industry.

Full training will be provided that will enable you to achieve high standards of processing skills and a chance to gain National Qualifications through the NZQA.

So, if you are looking at a new career or a change in career and enjoy working in a team, have a "can-do" attitude, keen to learn, not afraid of hard work, we would like to hear from you.
Find out more

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1829 days ago

Stall holders wanted!

Cass from Te Awamutu

Artists, craftspeople and other creative people - come join us 22 Feb 2020 at Arts in the Park in CBD Hamilton. Stalls start from $25

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1831 days ago

To the Farmers and Rural Contractors of NZ!

Brian from Matamata

Farmers and Rural Contractors, not only in and around Matamata, but for ALL communities across NZ, who support the local towns and keep us rolling!

Here's something FREE to help you run your daily activities, save money, get work done, find jobs you didn't know about, save time, and most… View more
Farmers and Rural Contractors, not only in and around Matamata, but for ALL communities across NZ, who support the local towns and keep us rolling!

Here's something FREE to help you run your daily activities, save money, get work done, find jobs you didn't know about, save time, and most of all ease the pressure of any stress to run your life! Let CountryMile do it for you!

Help yourself... www.countrymile.co.nz...

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1833 days ago

Poll: Should daylight saving be abolished?

Reporter Taupō Times

The European Parliament has already voted to abolish daylight saving from 2021, due to studies that highlighted the connection between daylight saving and health issues.

For some, having more daylight hours is beneficial, but for others, it can really interrupt their sleep cycle.

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Should daylight saving be abolished?
  • 32.1% Yes - it messes with my sleep rhythm
    32.1% Complete
  • 66% No - I enjoy having more daylight hours
    66% Complete
  • 1.9% I'm not bothered either way
    1.9% Complete
53 votes
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