South Waikato District, Tokoroa

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1948 days ago

Woman, 88, spends three hours picking up rubbish off the streets every day. How do you contribute to keeping your town tidy?

Reporter South Waikato News

Every day Eva Guy strolls the streets of a rural Waikato town picking up the bits and bobs people leave behind.

It's a ritual that has kept her busy, fit and healthy. Guy often finds plastic bottles, chip packets and sometimes even shoes, which she takes home in her makeshift cart and … View more
Every day Eva Guy strolls the streets of a rural Waikato town picking up the bits and bobs people leave behind.

It's a ritual that has kept her busy, fit and healthy. Guy often finds plastic bottles, chip packets and sometimes even shoes, which she takes home in her makeshift cart and recycles or disposes of.

How do you contribute to keeping your town tidy?

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1948 days ago

Sharonika finds resilience through Graeme Dingle Foundation

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Teen Sharonika Prasad used to be scared, of life, of opportunity. She lacked self-confidence. ‘‘I had a negative mind set in which I had beliefs that I would never be successful at anything, with a very low self-esteem. ‘‘I made excuses because I had no motivation and little confidence and … View moreTeen Sharonika Prasad used to be scared, of life, of opportunity. She lacked self-confidence. ‘‘I had a negative mind set in which I had beliefs that I would never be successful at anything, with a very low self-esteem. ‘‘I made excuses because I had no motivation and little confidence and I let life pass me by even if it was a wonderful opportunity because I was so afraid of the unknown.’’

Not anymore! Prasad, 18, and the youngest in a family of five, is now working as a caregiver while studying a foundation course at NZMA for occupational therapy and has realised she ‘‘could do anything’’. She is the first in her family to go to university. The South Auckland teen has found her potential with the help of our Foundation that aims to transform young Kiwi lives.

Read more abour Sharonika's story here: bit.ly...

Show your support for Sharonika and other young people by joining our Supporters Group here: bit.ly...

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1948 days ago

Poll: Are you all enrolled and intending to vote?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from South Waikato News

Hi neighbours,
Voting for the 2019 local elections will open up at the end of September.
These elections will decide who is on your local council, regional council, district health board, and other important organisations in your area.

So the people you elect will get to make decisions that … View more
Hi neighbours,
Voting for the 2019 local elections will open up at the end of September.
These elections will decide who is on your local council, regional council, district health board, and other important organisations in your area.

So the people you elect will get to make decisions that impact your daily life massively.

So we wanted to know, are you all enrolled and intending to vote from September 20 to October 12.

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Are you all enrolled and intending to vote?
  • 100% Yes
    100% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
7 votes
1948 days ago

Poll: Have you had a courier parcel stolen from your front door?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Online shopping is getting more popular by the day, but with the convenience of getting parcels delivered to your home comes the danger of potential theft.

Have you ever had an online delivery go missing once it has been delivered?

To read more, click here.

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Have you had a courier parcel stolen from your front door?
  • 17.2% Yes
    17.2% Complete
  • 82.8% No
    82.8% Complete
1638 votes
1948 days ago

Cottage Shop Open Hours this week:

Kate from Country Herbals Cottage Shop

A big thank you to all who visited us at the Home Show this past weekend! It was lovely to be able to meet so many new customers, and I look forward to having you visit our Cottage Shop in ngongotaha. Another huge thank you to my wonderful girls who helped look after our customers and really made … View moreA big thank you to all who visited us at the Home Show this past weekend! It was lovely to be able to meet so many new customers, and I look forward to having you visit our Cottage Shop in ngongotaha. Another huge thank you to my wonderful girls who helped look after our customers and really made the show 'sparkle' for us. Toni, Cassandra, Danielle, Stella, and Bridget. A special thanks to Stella for her hard work on our lovely posters.
Today I will be busy unpacking and setting it all up again.
We will be open this week:
Tuesday 16 July 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 17th 1pm to 5pm
Thursday 18th10am am to 5pm
Friday19th 10am to 5 pm.
We have a special for this week
Organic lip balms normally $4.90 now $2.50 while stocksl last.
Questions? Please text! 0211441113
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Kate from country herbals

1948 days ago

Nominations close today!!!!!

Women of Influence

Last chance to nominate!!!

Nominations for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards close today! Don't miss out, begin your nomination today as nominations close at 11.59pm!

There is still time to recognize the amazing women in your communities. Any incomplete nominations will have until Friday, … View more
Last chance to nominate!!!

Nominations for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards close today! Don't miss out, begin your nomination today as nominations close at 11.59pm!

There is still time to recognize the amazing women in your communities. Any incomplete nominations will have until Friday, 11.59pm to submit for judging!

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1948 days ago

Get a Clever Home package

Genesis Energy

Moving house soon? Whether you're moving or looking to switch from your current power company, we can help turn your house into a smart home. Move with Genesis and you could get a Genesis Clever Home package valued at $679.

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1949 days ago

Special Neighbourly Discount

Stuff Pix

Take 50% off your next Stuff Pix movie with the special rewards code: HalfPrice4You

Watch Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly star in The Sister Brothers, set in 1850s Oregon, the infamous duo of assassins, Eli and Charlie Sisters, chase a gold prospector and his unexpected ally.

Half price… View more
Take 50% off your next Stuff Pix movie with the special rewards code: HalfPrice4You

Watch Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly star in The Sister Brothers, set in 1850s Oregon, the infamous duo of assassins, Eli and Charlie Sisters, chase a gold prospector and his unexpected ally.

Half price offer ends on 31/07/19, one redemption per user.
Get 50% off

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1950 days ago

Clean up around your place with Resene!

Resene

Buy $100 or more of any Resene premium paints, primers, sealers or wood stains and get your choice of cleaning product FREE! Choose from Resene Deep Clean 1L, Resene Moss & Mould Killer 1L, Resene Paint Prep and Housewash 1L, Resene Roof and Metal Wash 1L, Resene Timber and Deck Wash 1L or … View moreBuy $100 or more of any Resene premium paints, primers, sealers or wood stains and get your choice of cleaning product FREE! Choose from Resene Deep Clean 1L, Resene Moss & Mould Killer 1L, Resene Paint Prep and Housewash 1L, Resene Roof and Metal Wash 1L, Resene Timber and Deck Wash 1L or Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner 250ml (ready to use or concentrate). PLUS get a special price on Resene Ceiling Paint 10L white. Just $99* per 10L! *Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.

Offer available from 1-31 July 2019 at Resene owned ColorShops and selected resellers, NZ only, while stocks last!

If you’re not a Resene cardholder you can sign up free online or while you are in store.
Get a DIY card

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1960 days ago

Poll: Will rubbish bag price hike help you reduce your waste?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from South Waikato News

Hi neighbours,
As many of you know, South Waikato District Council have announced that a pack of five of its green kerbside rubbish bags will now cost $10.70, instead of $6.40.
They say doing so will keep the cost of rates down and should be used as an incentive for people to reduce their waste.
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Hi neighbours,
As many of you know, South Waikato District Council have announced that a pack of five of its green kerbside rubbish bags will now cost $10.70, instead of $6.40.
They say doing so will keep the cost of rates down and should be used as an incentive for people to reduce their waste.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
So we want to know, will the price hike help you reduce your waste?

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Will rubbish bag price hike help you reduce your waste?
  • 11.1% Yes
    11.1% Complete
  • 88.9% No
    88.9% Complete
54 votes
1951 days ago

Poll: Do you use a wood burner to heat your home?

Waikato Regional Council

You burn it. We breathe it.

There’s a lot of bad stuff trapped in things like treated wood or rubbish. If you burn any of these items, very small toxic bits get released and can get stuck in our lungs. Let’s all do what we can to improve Tokoroa’s air quality in winter. Burn dry wood, so … View more
You burn it. We breathe it.

There’s a lot of bad stuff trapped in things like treated wood or rubbish. If you burn any of these items, very small toxic bits get released and can get stuck in our lungs. Let’s all do what we can to improve Tokoroa’s air quality in winter. Burn dry wood, so we can all breathe easy.
Find out more

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Do you use a wood burner to heat your home?
  • 57.9% Yes
    57.9% Complete
  • 42.1% No
    42.1% Complete
19 votes
1951 days ago
1969 days ago

Chirpy Plus NZ

Fiona from Matamata

Feeling lonely? Want to meet other people in the over 55 age group?
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