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2370 days ago
2370 days ago

Waikato DHB payroll glitch - Were you affected?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Hi neighbours - an "unusual hiccup" with the Waikato DHB's payroll system affected around 4000 people on Wednesday.

The DHB had to resort to their contingency plan, ensuring people were paid overnight, however people did not receive their pay by midnight on Wednesday.

Were you … View more
Hi neighbours - an "unusual hiccup" with the Waikato DHB's payroll system affected around 4000 people on Wednesday.

The DHB had to resort to their contingency plan, ensuring people were paid overnight, however people did not receive their pay by midnight on Wednesday.

Were you affected? Have you had previous experiences with payroll glitches? Share below!
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2373 days ago

New nation-wide NIWA sea level rise flood risk assessment

Denis from Thames

New nation-wide NIWA sea level rise flood risk assessment shows massive risk to population, buildings, infrastructure and productive land – including in Hauraki and Thames Coromandel. Read more at -teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2371 days ago

Liquid Worm Castings mixed and fermented ready for watering down. $1 a liter.

Arthur from Waihi

A 20 lt container will when watered down Make up to 400 lts for the Orchard, Farm Paddocks, or Gardens. at $20 a container cheapest way to Fertilise.
Feed your soil Natural nutriments . The worlds oldest and best Natural Fertilizer. No special protective suits and masks needed.
Free delivery … View more
A 20 lt container will when watered down Make up to 400 lts for the Orchard, Farm Paddocks, or Gardens. at $20 a container cheapest way to Fertilise.
Feed your soil Natural nutriments . The worlds oldest and best Natural Fertilizer. No special protective suits and masks needed.
Free delivery where possible.
Go to Arthurs Worm Farms on google use web site box for more information.
Or Phone 07 863 7877 / 021500562
Where can you get a three-layer made free worm farm which includes 4 lt of Tiger worms for only $150
At Arthurs Worm Farms Waihi.

Negotiable

2371 days ago

Poll: Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Are we happier owning our own home or renting?

It turns out one answer does not fit all.

Some people feel more "grounded" owning their own home, giving them the feeling they're planning for the future and creating a legacy. But there are people who think the opposite. Read more

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Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?
  • 90.7% Prefer to own
    90.7% Complete
  • 9.3% Prefer to rent
    9.3% Complete
1953 votes
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2372 days ago

Thames Festival of Living Solutions from 7th till the 22nd September

Tony Neighbourly Lead from Thames

This is a 2 week T3 event featuring activities & events promoting services, products & inspiration to foster positive actions that we can implement for our selves, our families, workplaces & the wider community.
It opens at the St James hall on Market day the 7th September with a range … View more
This is a 2 week T3 event featuring activities & events promoting services, products & inspiration to foster positive actions that we can implement for our selves, our families, workplaces & the wider community.
It opens at the St James hall on Market day the 7th September with a range of stalls, workshops & inspiration from people doing this stuff.
The following 2 weeks feature workshops, garden & the Halls Arboretum tours, a Composting & urban organic waste workshop on Sunday the 8th, mid week events & finishing with a public 'Meet the Council Candidates' evening on Sunday the 22nd September.
Come to the opening on the 7th to get you programme of events &
Contact Tony Winter 027 29000 23 for any details.

2372 days ago

Poll: Do you consider yourself to be happy?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

New Zealand is one of the happiest countries in the world, but how do you even define happiness?

There's a growing body of research on happiness showing the things that make us happier, and things that detract from our happiness. Read more from our "Good Life Guide" here.

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Do you consider yourself to be happy?
  • 75.5% Yes, I am happy
    75.5% Complete
  • 24.5% No, I am not happy
    24.5% Complete
1316 votes
2386 days ago

Climate 'emergencies' - Are you noticing climate change? How is it affecting you?

Reporter Hauraki Herald

Hauraki District Councillors have unanimously voted that the word 'urgency' was better suited, citing that 'emergency' had the tendency to "freak people out" without offering meaningful resolutions.

What do you think about the recent climate 'emergency' … View more
Hauraki District Councillors have unanimously voted that the word 'urgency' was better suited, citing that 'emergency' had the tendency to "freak people out" without offering meaningful resolutions.

What do you think about the recent climate 'emergency' declarations? Are you noticing climate change? If so, how is it affecting you?

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2374 days ago

Severe thunderstorm watch

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Coromandel Peninsula.

Threat period: 10 hours from 2:00pm Monday to 12:00am Tuesday.

These thunderstorms may become severe, bringing damaging wind gusts of 110km/hr or stronger, with a few small tornadoes also possible. Wind gusts of this … View more
MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Coromandel Peninsula.

Threat period: 10 hours from 2:00pm Monday to 12:00am Tuesday.

These thunderstorms may become severe, bringing damaging wind gusts of 110km/hr or stronger, with a few small tornadoes also possible. Wind gusts of this strength can cause some structural damage, including trees and power lines, and may make driving hazardous.

For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil Defence Get Ready Get Thru website.
Keep up to date here

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2374 days ago

Out of My Mind - our latest podcast is now live

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Stuff's new podcast, Out of My Mind, is a series of true stories about mental health, told by the people who’ve been there.

In each episode, one person talks to journalist Adam Dudding about their life, and the view from inside their head. These first-person dispatches from the front … View more
Stuff's new podcast, Out of My Mind, is a series of true stories about mental health, told by the people who’ve been there.

In each episode, one person talks to journalist Adam Dudding about their life, and the view from inside their head. These first-person dispatches from the front lines of mental health are moving, yet also full of moments of surprise, tenderness and humour.

There are seven episodes. Two are available now and the following five will be released each Monday. Listen to the latest podcast here.

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2374 days ago

Life According to Dad – Win $500*

The Team from

If dads were to have a superpower, it would be to share invaluable life advice. The type of advice that, while unwelcome at the time, stays with you year after year.

To celebrate Father’s Day, we ask you to share your dad’s unique brand of wisdom with New Zealand. Friend, joker, bee sting … View more
If dads were to have a superpower, it would be to share invaluable life advice. The type of advice that, while unwelcome at the time, stays with you year after year.

To celebrate Father’s Day, we ask you to share your dad’s unique brand of wisdom with New Zealand. Friend, joker, bee sting remover, hero.

Share your dad’s life lessons and be in to win a $500* Prezzy card.

Click here to share your dad’s nuggets of wisdom – and be in to win $500*.

T's & C's apply*.
Share your lessons

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2374 days ago

Thanks Warehouse Stationery!

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

We want to say a huge thank you to Warehouse Stationery and their customers for their support of our Aspire Youth Programme. Over the past four years, Warehouse Stationery’s Add a Dollar Appeal has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars to help young Kiwis overcome their challenges and … View moreWe want to say a huge thank you to Warehouse Stationery and their customers for their support of our Aspire Youth Programme. Over the past four years, Warehouse Stationery’s Add a Dollar Appeal has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars to help young Kiwis overcome their challenges and achieve success!

More than 1,000 young people have completed the Aspire programme, and thanks to the generosity of Warehouse Stationery customers, many more will get the chance to take part in the course in the future.

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