South Waikato District, Tokoroa

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2589 days ago

It's here!

The Team from Department of Conservation

Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.

There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.

Check out this blog post … View more
Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.

There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.

Check out this blog post for more ideas: How to take part this Conservation Week

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2591 days ago

Night school classes at Fraser ACE

Fraser High School

Fraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education Programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer … View moreFraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education Programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short courses.

You can LOOK, BOOK and PAY online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just call us on (07) 846 8624. EASY!

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

Do have a look at our Facebook page to see what our Adult Learners are up to.
Find out more

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2592 days ago

Tokoroa Forestlands Toastmasters

Julian Neighbourly Lead from South Waikato District

Good afternoon Tokoroa
I have been involved in the reforming of the Toastmaster club in Tokoroa as it has so many benefits to the community. People mostly start with Toastmasters to gain confidence speaking, but then they find that it is the ultimate interactive entertainment, since speakers topics… View more
Good afternoon Tokoroa
I have been involved in the reforming of the Toastmaster club in Tokoroa as it has so many benefits to the community. People mostly start with Toastmasters to gain confidence speaking, but then they find that it is the ultimate interactive entertainment, since speakers topics can be about anything under the sun, I have heard about hobbies, interests and epic stories. We also have loads of fun with our word of the night and impromptu speaking segment, which can be really good practice thinking on your feet. We meet fortnightly on Thursday night 7pm at Amisfeild school library, Moffat road, we are meeting this Thursday night, I am really excited and looking forward to seeing you all there the more the merrier. For more information we have a very active facebook page Tokoroa Forestlands Toastmasters or I can be contacted on 022 3534654.
Thank you Tokoroa.

2597 days ago

Scrub Eaters

Ann from Taupo Central

Do you have an area of blackberry or broom that needs tidying up? Or any other undesirables on your property? We have 2 lovely goats that need new homes. Very friendly. Great with horses, cows, chickens, dogs, cats and children. They are frightened of cars so definitely not suited to the roadside. … View moreDo you have an area of blackberry or broom that needs tidying up? Or any other undesirables on your property? We have 2 lovely goats that need new homes. Very friendly. Great with horses, cows, chickens, dogs, cats and children. They are frightened of cars so definitely not suited to the roadside. This is an urgent rehome as we've run out of feed. They are brother and sister, two years old. Zeus is a whether and Cora is cycling ready for breeding.

Price: $75

2593 days ago

Tell us if you're keen for Halloween *WIN*

SuperValue New Zealand

Scream masks, fake cobwebs and carved pumpkins; some neighbours love to get involved with the theme of Halloween while others hide in terror! We want to know once and for all, do New Zealanders embrace Halloween as much as we think? Fill out our New Zealand 2017 Halloween Survey before 19 October … View moreScream masks, fake cobwebs and carved pumpkins; some neighbours love to get involved with the theme of Halloween while others hide in terror! We want to know once and for all, do New Zealanders embrace Halloween as much as we think? Fill out our New Zealand 2017 Halloween Survey before 19 October and you could win a $100 SuperValue voucher!

(Plus if you're dreaming of Halloween already, we'll share our recipe for our sweet and fruity Toffee Apple snacks at the end of the survey!)
Fill in to win!

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2593 days ago

Why we're handing over a house...

The Team from Jennian Homes

Next month we’re hitting an incredible milestone - 35 years of building the homes kiwis love and being a part of your community.

We’ve also been proudly supporting the Heart Foundation since 2007. This Friday we’re handing over our 50th home built for the Heart Foundation lottery.

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Next month we’re hitting an incredible milestone - 35 years of building the homes kiwis love and being a part of your community.

We’ve also been proudly supporting the Heart Foundation since 2007. This Friday we’re handing over our 50th home built for the Heart Foundation lottery.

With 35 years in the industry you can count on us ‘seeing it all before’ and that’s why we’re keen to share our skills, passion, and knowledge within our local communities.

We’re extending an invitation to Neighbourly members in your area to a free and locally run information session, open to any new-home builder, no matter what level of experience. Book a complimentary seat now for your local info session.
Book now

2593 days ago

Stay safe, stay informed

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

It's Get Ready Week, the perfect time for all of us to make sure we’re prepared for an emergency

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2596 days ago

Conservation Week photo competition

The Team from Department of Conservation

It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree … View more
It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree or cleaning up beaches or streams.

Find out more here:
www.doc.govt.nz...

#LoveMyBackYard #ConservationWeek

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2597 days ago

Myrtle rust could explode this spring.

Ministry for Primary Industries

If you see myrtle rust, please don’t touch it – report it!

Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa and mānuka. It absolutely thrives in spring, making it much easier to spot.

Help us track myrtle rust and control its spread.

DO NOT … View more
If you see myrtle rust, please don’t touch it – report it!

Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa and mānuka. It absolutely thrives in spring, making it much easier to spot.

Help us track myrtle rust and control its spread.

DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT.

Take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.

Thanks for helping us fight myrtle rust.
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2597 days ago

Don't be an egg, win a $200 Prezzy® card!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a… View more
Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a $200 Prezzy® card on offer for one lucky Neighbourly member.

Simply post your "Don't be an egg, switch to the Kiwi" clip on Electric Kiwi’s Facebook page with the hashtag #SwitchToTheKiwi, and tag Neighbourly in your message to let us know you’ve entered. Check out Electric Kiwi's competition guidelines here.

We'll announce the Neighbourly winner on 31 October 2017, so you better get cracking!

2597 days ago

Regional Kiwi Can awards for Tokoroa kids

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

Great example of Tokoroa raising kids right. Well done to these two Tainui Full Primary School students.

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2598 days ago

Signs and strategies for Dementia

Debbie from Cardrona Rest Home & Hospital

If someone you are caring for is showing signs of dementia, it can be an unsettling and sometimes frustrating time for everyone. It is important to have a diagnosis, to ensure nothing else is causing the symptoms. Your GP should be involved.

A common sign could be confusion about the time of day… View more
If someone you are caring for is showing signs of dementia, it can be an unsettling and sometimes frustrating time for everyone. It is important to have a diagnosis, to ensure nothing else is causing the symptoms. Your GP should be involved.

A common sign could be confusion about the time of day and what is appropriate for that time. They may for example get up and dressed for work at 2am, which not only disrupts their sleep, but that of the person caring for them.

A strategy that may help with this is to use visual cues to re-orientate to time. E.g. point out that it is dark outside or show them a clock and explain that it is 2AM. Offer a cup of tea and a snack, this may allow time for the cues to register and often they will hop back into bed without resistance.

It is important to try not to argue with someone with dementia, which is certainly easier said than done, but remembering it will only escalate the situation may help!

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