South Waikato District, Tokoroa

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598 days ago

Grab an epic broadband and power deal!

The Team from NZ Compare

The NZ Compare Easter Bunny has been busy delivering some epic deals on BROADBAND and POWER!

No chocolate in sight, these treats are better! How about unlimited broadband starting from $62/m with 6 months FREE Prime Video PLUS a chance to WIN 1 of 6 $300 Prezzy Cards with 2degrees? Maybe … View more
The NZ Compare Easter Bunny has been busy delivering some epic deals on BROADBAND and POWER!

No chocolate in sight, these treats are better! How about unlimited broadband starting from $62/m with 6 months FREE Prime Video PLUS a chance to WIN 1 of 6 $300 Prezzy Cards with 2degrees? Maybe you’d like to bundle and get your first 2 months of broadband FREE with Electric Kiwi! Or sink your teeth into a $100 welcome credit with Flick.

There is more so hop to it Neighbours before they go!
GET EPIC EASTER DEALS

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600 days ago

Save at your local Resene ColorShop!

Resene

Bring out the best in your home.

Get 20% off Resene premium paints, stains, wallpapers and accessories, on now at Resene ColorShops!

Hurry Resene sale ends Tuesday 11th April.
Shop online at shop.resene.co.nz or visit your local Resene ColorShop.
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601 days ago

What would you choose if you wanted a career change?

Libby Totton Reporter from South Waikato News

Electrical was the pick of the bunch for Tokoroa's April Jones.

She was convinced by the fees-free incentive and is now the only female in her trade – an apprentice with Carter Holt Harvey, specialising in industrial electrical – and in the engineering department.

“I tell you, … View more
Electrical was the pick of the bunch for Tokoroa's April Jones.

She was convinced by the fees-free incentive and is now the only female in her trade – an apprentice with Carter Holt Harvey, specialising in industrial electrical – and in the engineering department.

“I tell you, being a brown Polynesian woman in this industry is the greatest feeling,” she said.

Have you ever thought about what other jobs you could picture yourself doing?

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601 days ago

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Graeme Dingle Foundation

When it was dark, my brothers would pick me up and we would walk the streets... I hated school and wanted to drop out early.

Then I was introduced to a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme for young people that need a boost in life. It helped me build my self-confidence and social skills.

We … View more
When it was dark, my brothers would pick me up and we would walk the streets... I hated school and wanted to drop out early.

Then I was introduced to a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme for young people that need a boost in life. It helped me build my self-confidence and social skills.

We were paired with a mentor, my mentor Tony believed in me like no one else. Because of him I stayed in school, went to university and now have a full time job.

Find out more about how the Graeme Dingle Foundation helps Kiwi kids.
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603 days ago

Gift a subscription and Receive Oriental Lily Bulbs Free!

NZ Gardener

Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business… View more
Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business has shipped hundreds of spring and summer flowering bulbs and tubers all over New Zealand from their base near Feilding.

Offer valid until 11:59pm 14 May 2023. For full terms and conditions click here.

Happy Mother’s Day
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604 days ago

Appy, ‘appy birthday.

Waitomo Group

It’s been 3 years since we’ve been fueling Kiwis with ‘appiness, and we’re giving you the gifts.

Fill up ‘appily before Monday and you’re in the draw to win your share of $1,000 Moolah. Woohoo!
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605 days ago

WANTED- CAMRY STATION WAGON

Gerard from Springfield - Tihiotonga

WANTED- CAMRY STATION WAGON

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605 days ago

Don’t Let Clogged Gutter Destroy Your Home

Owner from Rotorua Property Services

Autumn brings the beautiful changing colours of trees and pleasant, cooler weather.

However, it also means that gutters can become clogged with debris and fallen leaves, combined with recent havoc rains which can lead to serious problems if not addressed promptly.

This is why gutter cleaning … View more
Autumn brings the beautiful changing colours of trees and pleasant, cooler weather.

However, it also means that gutters can become clogged with debris and fallen leaves, combined with recent havoc rains which can lead to serious problems if not addressed promptly.

This is why gutter cleaning service in autumn is so important.

Gutters play a vital role in maintaining the structural integrity of your home, by directing rainwater and melted snow away from the roof and foundation.

When gutters become clogged with debris, this can prevent water from flowing freely, causing it to overflow and potentially damage your home's foundation, walls, and roof.

This can result in costly repairs that could have been avoided with regular gutter cleaning.

Autumn often brings heavy rainfall and strong winds, which can exacerbate the problem of clogged gutters.

By having your gutters cleaned in autumn, you can rest assured that your home is protected against more unexpected weather conditions and that your gutters are functioning properly.

P.S. Do NOT leave your gutters like these.

Either do it yourself or get a Gutter Cleaning Specialist to remove the stress and hassle

608 days ago

Poll: Should we scrap daylight saving?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

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This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should we scrap daylight saving?
  • 32.5% Yes, scrap daylight savings
    32.5% Complete
  • 54.1% No, keep daylight savings
    54.1% Complete
  • 7% I don't mind either way
    7% Complete
  • 6.4% Keep daylight savings but change the dates
    6.4% Complete
6075 votes
606 days ago

Putaruru, Tokoroa & Districts Herb Society

Mohan from South Waikato District

Putaruru, Tokoroa & Districts Herb Society
Email: tokherb@gmail.com Phone: 027 772 5557

Date: 2 April
Time: 1.00 – 3.00 pm
Venue: St. Marks Hall, Bridge Street., Tokoroa

Theme: Winter Drinks
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Putaruru, Tokoroa & Districts Herb Society
Email: tokherb@gmail.com Phone: 027 772 5557

Date: 2 April
Time: 1.00 – 3.00 pm
Venue: St. Marks Hall, Bridge Street., Tokoroa

Theme: Winter Drinks
Talk & Workshop
(1) Everyone will talk about their favourite warming winter drink.
(2) If you have a recipe for your warming winter drink, please share it with everyone.
(3) Mohan will talk about the properties of his warming winter drink, each ingredient, and their benefits. He will show you how it is made.
(4) Mohan’s winter drink recipe will be provided.
(5) Tasting of the warming winter drinks will be available

For further information, contact:
Mohan Lal, President
Putaruru, Tokoroa & Districts Herb Society
Email: tokherb@gmail.com
Phone: +64 27772 5557

607 days ago

Have you heard about the big retirement village plans for Putāruru?

Libby Totton Reporter from South Waikato News

A 16ha site has been set aside for Springwater Country Estate and earthworks have started.

The Putāruru retirement village will have facilities from a heated swimming pool and picture theatre to doctors’ rooms and a bowling green.

Developer Tim Bartells is starting with a 254-villa village… View more
A 16ha site has been set aside for Springwater Country Estate and earthworks have started.

The Putāruru retirement village will have facilities from a heated swimming pool and picture theatre to doctors’ rooms and a bowling green.

Developer Tim Bartells is starting with a 254-villa village but says he'd like to increase that to 500 if he can buy some nearby land.

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607 days ago

Sign up for email alerts

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

Want to know about road works in your neighbourhood?

Now that we no longer drop work notifications off in your mailbox, the best way to keep informed of planned maintenance in your area is through email alerts.

So, if you want to know about state highway maintenance that might disrupt your … View more
Want to know about road works in your neighbourhood?

Now that we no longer drop work notifications off in your mailbox, the best way to keep informed of planned maintenance in your area is through email alerts.

So, if you want to know about state highway maintenance that might disrupt your journey or increase the level of noise in your neighbourhood, sign up now.
Find out more

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608 days ago

Floor Loom

Joy from Putaruru

Sunshine & son Floor Loom,
Have found it too much for myself and have down graded.
Kauri , 8 shaft-10 treadles.
When unassembling it we will mark it so It’s easier to reassemble.

Price: $300

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608 days ago

Have you seen the shoreline being eaten away at Kuratau?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

For many years, Lake Taupō has been inching closer to this small community.

What started as a gradual, insidious process – around half a metre of land falling into the lake yearly – has escalated. In the last two years, those nibbles have become bites, and Kuratau has lost large chunks of … View more
For many years, Lake Taupō has been inching closer to this small community.

What started as a gradual, insidious process – around half a metre of land falling into the lake yearly – has escalated. In the last two years, those nibbles have become bites, and Kuratau has lost large chunks of the foreshore.

Have you spotted this, or do you know of other areas where it's happening?

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608 days ago

Sam Whitelock Webinar

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....… View more
Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....

Please invite those on your street and in your neighbourhood who might be interested (it's not just for rural folk, although those of you in rural communities might be particularly interested).

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