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2729 days ago

Native Frogs Threatened By Mining

Denis from Thames

“Our frogs are just hanging on, there’s no doubt they’re still in grave danger.”
New Zealand’s pepeketua/native frog species remain in trouble, according to the latest report on the conservation status of New Zealand’s amphibian species. So why is DoC continuing to allow gold … View more
“Our frogs are just hanging on, there’s no doubt they’re still in grave danger.”
New Zealand’s pepeketua/native frog species remain in trouble, according to the latest report on the conservation status of New Zealand’s amphibian species. So why is DoC continuing to allow gold exploration on conservation land inland from Whangamata where endangered frogs have one of their few remaining habitats? Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2728 days ago

Giant jandal to offer rest for Hauraki Rail Trail users

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The Hauraki Rail Trail sculpture park will soon take a giant step forward with the installation of a massive steel jandal.
The Jandal is the first of 10 art works planned for the Thames Public Art Trust sculpture trail project on a 7km stretch of the rail trail between Kopu and Thames.

2728 days ago

The Warehouse is proud to support Variety!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Variety is the children’s charity, helping to create brighter futures for Kiwi kids.Visit your local The Warehouse store and support this great cause by simply adding a $2 Scratch card or $1 donation to your purchase helping Kiwi kids with a chance at a better life.

The Warehouse, partnering … View more
Variety is the children’s charity, helping to create brighter futures for Kiwi kids.Visit your local The Warehouse store and support this great cause by simply adding a $2 Scratch card or $1 donation to your purchase helping Kiwi kids with a chance at a better life.

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.

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2728 days ago

Reducing Social Isolation

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

We have a wide range of people in the community looking for a companion, someone to spend some time with, have a coffee, go for a walk, to the movies - or just hang out at home. Make a new friend and help to reduce social isolation in our community - this role has huge mutual benefit...

If you … View more
We have a wide range of people in the community looking for a companion, someone to spend some time with, have a coffee, go for a walk, to the movies - or just hang out at home. Make a new friend and help to reduce social isolation in our community - this role has huge mutual benefit...

If you are interested in finding out more about a companion role, check out role type COMPANIONSHIP & SOCIAL SUPPORT on our website - volunteeringwaikato.org.nz... or give us a call on 07 839 3191.

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2728 days ago

Speedway sidecar racer to represent New Zealand

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Jamie Moohan has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Sidecar State of Origin event in Adelaide, next March. The top two bikes from each state, and top two from New Zealand, were selected to race at the invitational meet.

2729 days ago

Bananarama Dry-Cured Bacon reaps award

Teresa Ramsey Reporter from Hauraki Herald

New owners keep award-winning name alive with banana and maple syrup dry-cured bacon. At the recent 11th annual New Zealand Pork industry Pork, Bacon and Ham Awards, Thames Valley Bacon was awarded gold for its Bananarama Dry-Cured Bacon. www.stuff.co.nz...

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2731 days ago

Poll: Can you taste the difference between milk brands?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

Can you taste a difference between budget and premium milk? There are few things that divide the public as much as the budget versus branded milk debate.

In Stuff's new 'Milking It' investigation, we look at the difference between branded milks, the … View more
Hi Neighbours,

Can you taste a difference between budget and premium milk? There are few things that divide the public as much as the budget versus branded milk debate.

In Stuff's new 'Milking It' investigation, we look at the difference between branded milks, the current milk prices in New Zealand, as well as the comeback of glass milk bottles.

So, what are your thoughts on our country's milk? Take part in our poll, and feel free to share your thoughts in the replies!

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Can you taste the difference between milk brands?
  • 28% Yes, premium milk is nicer
    28% Complete
  • 47.4% No, they taste the same to me
    47.4% Complete
  • 13.4% No, but I prefer budget milk
    13.4% Complete
  • 11.3% I don't know/ don't drink dairy milk
    11.3% Complete
1234 votes
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