South Waikato District, Tokoroa

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1895 days ago

Free school lunches - A fantastic or flawed idea?

Reporter Taupō Times

Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye … View more
Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says the Government hasn't considered that most schools don't have infrastructure for large scale food preparation and storage. She says "this would cost hundreds of millions and take away the autonomy of parents to provide lunch for their children".

What are your thoughts? Do you think this is a fantastic or flawed idea? Would you prefer that schools prepared your child's lunch?

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1895 days ago

Here's an interesting fact for your Friday...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

New Zealand Police, and in particular 111, is increasingly contacted as the first port of call in a mental health crisis.

To make sure those who need help get it, in 2018 a dedicated helpline was established for those who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and down. People can call or text … View more
New Zealand Police, and in particular 111, is increasingly contacted as the first port of call in a mental health crisis.

To make sure those who need help get it, in 2018 a dedicated helpline was established for those who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and down. People can call or text ‘1737’ any time, day or night, to get FREE help from a trained mental health professional.

Please share so others in our community know about this life-saving helpline!

#NSNZmentalhealth #safercommunitiestogether

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1895 days ago

Banishing the black dog in quest for black jerseys

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Warriors league star and Kiwi Can Leader Langi Veainu is on the cusp of becoming a dual international as a Black Fern.

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1895 days ago

Hand bags for sale

Rose from Mangakino

Hand bags huge variety $1.00 each at Drifters Mangakino

Price: $1

1896 days ago

Did you feel last night's quake?

Reporter Taupō Times

Hi neighbours - an earthquake which shook Taupō last night is one of the largest to hit the region in the last 40 years.

The shallow quake was centred under the lake bed 15km northeast of Turangi. "I was watching a movie in bed and it unsettled me so much, I couldn't continue," … View more
Hi neighbours - an earthquake which shook Taupō last night is one of the largest to hit the region in the last 40 years.

The shallow quake was centred under the lake bed 15km northeast of Turangi. "I was watching a movie in bed and it unsettled me so much, I couldn't continue," said Stephen Kelly of Wharewaka.

Did you feel the quake?

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1895 days ago

Is Neighbourly too noisy?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As Neighbourly continues to grow, so do the number of discussions on your newsfeed. This could mean you might be finding your community is a little on the busy side.

Here are some tips on how to customise your newsfeed and reduce some of that Neighbourly noise.

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1896 days ago

The Great Kiwi Beer Festival is coming to the Waikato! - Will you attend?

Reporter South Waikato News

Hi neighbours - Waikato hipsters your time has come, the Great Kiwi Beer Festival is coming to Hamilton's Claudelands Event Centre in March 2020.

The festival is expected to attract up to 10,000 people from across the country for its first event in the North Island.

Will you be attending? … View more
Hi neighbours - Waikato hipsters your time has come, the Great Kiwi Beer Festival is coming to Hamilton's Claudelands Event Centre in March 2020.

The festival is expected to attract up to 10,000 people from across the country for its first event in the North Island.

Will you be attending? Have you been to the one in Hagley Park?

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1899 days ago

Poll: Do you think Tīrau's loos should be open for longer?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from South Waikato News

Hi neighbours,
Tīrau's having loo issues.
i-Site manager Garry Brunton said the town's become so popular as a stop off point that at times people are queueing up outside to use them. He wants to see opening hours extended.
Read more here.
So do you think Tīrau's loos should be … View more
Hi neighbours,
Tīrau's having loo issues.
i-Site manager Garry Brunton said the town's become so popular as a stop off point that at times people are queueing up outside to use them. He wants to see opening hours extended.
Read more here.
So do you think Tīrau's loos should be open for longer?

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Do you think Tīrau's loos should be open for longer?
  • 90% Yes, a lot of people use them
    90% Complete
  • 5% No, they're open long enough
    5% Complete
  • 5% Other
    5% Complete
20 votes
1896 days ago

KEA Kids News: What happens to all the illegal guns?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

This video bulletin is news for kids by kids. Help the young people you know understand our complicated world by watching KEA Kids News with them.
Find out more here.

1897 days ago

Are Mount Ruapehu ski fields too crowded?

Reporter Taupō Times

Hi neighbours - It has been questioned that "it's no surprise this stunning alpine environment literally markets itself but without a total visitor capacity cap, what is the cost to the environment and quality of experience?".

Massive queues, overcrowded car parks and delayed bus … View more
Hi neighbours - It has been questioned that "it's no surprise this stunning alpine environment literally markets itself but without a total visitor capacity cap, what is the cost to the environment and quality of experience?".

Massive queues, overcrowded car parks and delayed bus shuttles are just a few of the issues turning people away from the ski fields.

What's your experience here? Do you think it's too crowded?

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1897 days ago
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1897 days ago

Flatmate wanted

Mike from Te Awamutu

Hi looking for a flatmate Te Awamutu $180 includes power , unlimited wifi and water buy own food phone Cheryl on 0274418641 after 6 pm for more info

Negotiable

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