South Waikato District, Tokoroa

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2024 days ago

Poll: Is it time to bypass Tīrau?

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

Talk of bypassing Tīrau as traffic increases has sparked a mixed reaction from the district's councillors. What do you think?
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

*Information gathered may be used for editorial purposes.

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Is it time to bypass Tīrau?
  • 28.6% Great idea.
    28.6% Complete
  • 59.5% It would kill the town.
    59.5% Complete
  • 11.9% Doesn't bother me.
    11.9% Complete
42 votes
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2019 days ago

Native trees

Chivonne from Te Awamutu

Native trees for sale , ake ake , small grade tenax flaxes , juncus rushes , small grade lemon wood , hebe korimoko $2 , bigger range of pittos available and flaxes also more variety available as well.

Negotiable

2021 days ago

Poll: Do you have safety concerns with car parking in Tokoroa?

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

Getting a park right outside work is no longer a given in Tokoroa's central business district.
And that's got some business owners concerned about safety. Are you concerned?
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

*Information gathered may be used for editorial purposes.

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Do you have safety concerns with car parking in Tokoroa?
  • 50% Yes, car parking needs to be sorted.
    50% Complete
  • 50% No, never had any issues.
    50% Complete
14 votes
2024 days ago

Poll: Will you bring your own re-usable containers to the supermarket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has announced that in the North Island it will now be allowing customers to bring re-useable containers for use in staffed areas like seafood, bakery, delicatessen, and butchery areas.

To read more, click here.

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Will you bring your own re-usable containers to the supermarket?
  • 60.1% Yes!
    60.1% Complete
  • 39.9% No.
    39.9% Complete
2889 votes
2023 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes

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2024 days ago

Can you lend a couple of hours? Volunteers we still need you!

Howard from Dementia Waikato

Our 2019 Annual Appeal launched on Monday, 13 May with our merry band of dedicated volunteers looking after sites in Hamilton and across the region! Thank you to everyone who made a donation on Monday and today. We really value and appreciate your support.

Our Appeal runs until this Sunday,19 May … View more
Our 2019 Annual Appeal launched on Monday, 13 May with our merry band of dedicated volunteers looking after sites in Hamilton and across the region! Thank you to everyone who made a donation on Monday and today. We really value and appreciate your support.

Our Appeal runs until this Sunday,19 May and we still have venues we need volunteers for. If you can lend us a couple of hours, email volunteers@dementiawaikato.org.nz or call on 07 282 1373. We would love to hear from you!

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2024 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Check out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details hereView moreCheck out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 18.8% WAS: Skateboards - NOW: Shelf (Natanya Aston from Putaruru)
    18.8% Complete
  • 10.7% WAS: Fence - NOW: Clock (Diane McGarvey from South Waikato)
    10.7% Complete
  • 12% WAS: Plastic Wrapping - NOW: Handbag (Jo Clendon from Hutt Central)
    12% Complete
  • 10.9% WAS: Sewing Machine - NOW: Table (Ben Conway from Waterloo)
    10.9% Complete
  • 47.6% WAS: Spoons - NOW: Bird Ornament (David Pennell from Rangiora)
    47.6% Complete
1380 votes
2024 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 34.7% Upcycled Couch - (Dani Matthews from Awapuni)
    34.7% Complete
  • 28.2% Upcycled Dresser - (Kristy Bedi from St Albans)
    28.2% Complete
  • 7.2% Upcycled Draws- (Lynda Cree from Halswell)
    7.2% Complete
  • 16.2% Upcycled Sideboard - (Nicola Stanners from Glendowie)
    16.2% Complete
  • 13.6% Upcycled Table - (Jackie Simons from Woolston)
    13.6% Complete
1313 votes
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2024 days ago

Tokoroa Toastmasters demo meeting

Julian Neighbourly Lead from South Waikato District

Hi South Waikato
Toastmasters are having another demo meeting this Thursday night at Tokoroa club, 7pm upstairs in the blue room. Everyone is welcome to come along it is the right place to be if you want to conquer your nerves, improve your communication or even if you are the kind of person that … View more
Hi South Waikato
Toastmasters are having another demo meeting this Thursday night at Tokoroa club, 7pm upstairs in the blue room. Everyone is welcome to come along it is the right place to be if you want to conquer your nerves, improve your communication or even if you are the kind of person that loves talking, telling stories, jokes and being in the spot light you are also welcome to come on down and soak up the applause only participate if you are comfortable and it is fine to just come watch and be entertained, looking forward to seeing you all there.

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