South Waikato District, Tokoroa

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2452 days ago

Great Community Clean Up is BACK!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Show your community a little love and WIN great prizes. For the third year running, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are challenging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event.

All you have to do is grab your flatties, your neighbours or the… View more
Show your community a little love and WIN great prizes. For the third year running, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are challenging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event.

All you have to do is grab your flatties, your neighbours or the family to clean up a local spot near you. Or be a real community champion and do it on your own. Show your neighbourhood how much you love its parks/streets/beaches by taking part in the Great Community Clean Up between 16 and 22 April 2018. Register your event now and be in to WIN!
Register now

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2452 days ago

Poll: Do you remove valuable items from your car when unattended?

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

Thieves have been targeting items in tourists' cars at the Blue Spring near Putaruru.
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...
*Information gathered may be used for editorial purposes.

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Do you remove valuable items from your car when unattended?
  • 54.5% Yes because you never know.
    54.5% Complete
  • 9.1% It never crosses my mind.
    9.1% Complete
  • 0% Why should I have to.
    0% Complete
  • 36.4% There's nothing ever valuable to take anyway.
    36.4% Complete
11 votes
2453 days ago

Dehydration in the elderly

Debbie from Cardrona Rest Home & Hospital

As the warm weather fades and we move into autumn it is important to remember to keep well hydrated. Dehydration can pose big health risks for older adults in warm or cold weather.

The elderly are more “at risk” for dehydration for a number of reasons. Our body’s ability to conserve water … View more
As the warm weather fades and we move into autumn it is important to remember to keep well hydrated. Dehydration can pose big health risks for older adults in warm or cold weather.

The elderly are more “at risk” for dehydration for a number of reasons. Our body’s ability to conserve water diminishes with age, which makes it tough to adapt to the fluctuating temperatures we have been having lately. Also the sensation of being thirsty reduces which means someone could be dehydrated before they even feel thirsty. Some medications or medical conditions can also have an impact.

Signs to look out for include headache, constipation, muscle cramps, dry mouth and tongue, and sleepiness or lethargy. Urine should be clear or light yellow for someone who is properly hydrated. If it continues unchecked, it can cause someone to become quite ill, signs of this include little or no urination, dark coloured urine and weakness or dizziness.

Drinking plenty of fluids and eating foods with high water content is a great way to keep our bodies properly hydrated. Water isn’t the only option though, if your family members are anything like mine they do not like drinking plain water all the time. Offer them something that they like as they are more likely to drink it! Tea and coffee are fine as well. Smaller cups on a regular basis may be the best option for someone who is forgetful or has continence issues.

Keeping track of fluid intake is a simple but important part of caring for your loved ones.

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2453 days ago

Re: Carbs, Fats and Proteins - diet in type one diabetes

Debbie Cunliffe from

Join Diabetes Help and Registered Nutritionist Danelle Stevens to discover more about diet and type one diabetes.

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2456 days ago

re: Free Diabetes Support

Debbie Cunliffe from

Looking for some support for your diabetes? Look no further than the Tauranga and Mount Maunganui Diabetes Support Group, 2-4pm, Weds 28th March at the Arataki Community Centre

Come along, meet others with diabetes, speak to our Diabetes Nurse Educator and know that you are not alone with … View more
Looking for some support for your diabetes? Look no further than the Tauranga and Mount Maunganui Diabetes Support Group, 2-4pm, Weds 28th March at the Arataki Community Centre

Come along, meet others with diabetes, speak to our Diabetes Nurse Educator and know that you are not alone with diabetes!

Free

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2456 days ago

Friday New Lunchtime Special

Sweet Rose Espresso Ltd

Good Morning
Come in and try one of our Friday Lunchtime specials.
1. A delectable Duck Salad OR
2. Crunchy delicious Salt and Pepper Squid served with chips and a side salad.
Have a great weekend, regards from the team at Sweet Rose Espresso

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2457 days ago

Poll: Are you ready for The Generator multi-sport event?

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

Martin Bennett may have Parkinson's Disease but that's not stopping him from taking on The Generator multi-sport event in Arapuni on March 24. Are you ready for the event?
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Enter the event here: www.wrt-thegenerator.com...
*Information gathered may be… View more
Martin Bennett may have Parkinson's Disease but that's not stopping him from taking on The Generator multi-sport event in Arapuni on March 24. Are you ready for the event?
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Enter the event here: www.wrt-thegenerator.com...
*Information gathered may be used for editorial purposes.

Are you ready for The Generator multi-sport event?
  • 0% I'm all set, it's a great event.
    0% Complete
  • 0% No way I'd ever do it.
    0% Complete
  • 100% I'm thinking about it.
    100% Complete
  • 0% Martin has inspired me to give it a go.
    0% Complete
1 vote
2458 days ago

Become a hair stylist in 2018!

Toi Ohomai

If you’re after a career that makes others look and feel their best, then now’s the time to study the NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) – right here in Taupō!

This introductory course will give you the head start you need to land your dream job! Courses start soon, so apply now!
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If you’re after a career that makes others look and feel their best, then now’s the time to study the NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) – right here in Taupō!

This introductory course will give you the head start you need to land your dream job! Courses start soon, so apply now!

Fees-free if it’s your first year of tertiary study, Check if you’re eligible at feesfree.govt.nz
Find out more

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2459 days ago

Have you seen this incredible video?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Wow, what a moon! Have you seen this time-lapse video yet? Local resident Tom Lee couldn't sleep from his jet-lag so instead he got out his camera and captured these images of the moon rising above Waikato.
Enjoy! 🌙 🌟
From Georgia, at Stuff.

2459 days ago

Poll: Have you ever done first aid training?

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

A Tokoroa man has proved the importance of having first aid training by saving a truck driver's life. Have you ever done a course and helped save someones life?
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Have you ever done first aid training?
  • 0% No I've never even thought about it.
    0% Complete
  • 25% Yes wouldn't be without it.
    25% Complete
  • 75% I have but need a refresher.
    75% Complete
12 votes
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