Funding boost will help with Ōtara Creek cleanup
Many older people who grew up in Ōtara will have fond memories of swimming in the creek.
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'A culture of giving': Tech business makes big donation to foodbank
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Bay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guide
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Letters: Provide incentives to upskill - but only when it's appropriate
OPINION: Provide incentives to upskill staff, but only when it's necessary.
The 12 vibes of Christmas: Which is yours?
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Is there a new Home Alone 3 in the works?
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Five ways to avoid weight gain and save money this Christmas
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Eden Park's advice for the ultimate backyard pitch
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'Families feel so much pressure to buy': How to do Christmas on a budget
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How to avoid a Christmas financial hangover lasting 'long after the fun is over'
'It is a time of giving, you don’t want to give yourself a headache in the new year.'
‘My labrador ate a supersized Christmas cake’: How to dodge festive pet dramas and vet bills
Telegraph: Experts provide top tips on how to keep dogs safe from harm at Yuletide.
Etiquette expert reveals the one thing you shouldn't do at Christmas
An etiquette expert reveals what not to do if you don't get what's on your wish list.
Christmas Appeal 2023: More helping hands needed as victims of crime increase
Victim Support supported more than 48,000 people nationwide last year.
Tangiwai 70th anniversary to be marked with national memorial service
The service will be held on January 21, 2024.
Retailers gear up for last-minute Christmas rush
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Christmas isn’t a fairy-tale – it’s a story about the messy, jarring reality of real life
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Four sensational cocktails for the party season
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The hidden dangers in popular tech gifts for kids
Is there dangerous spyware in the gadget your child wants for Christmas?
'Twin' of Prince Louis: Princess Kate shares throwback Christmas photo
The Princess looks nearly identical to her youngest son in the previously unseen snap.
Gore, Actually: Youngest NZ mayor stands in for Hugh Grant in dance video
Ben Bell recreates Grant's lovestruck routine from 2003, with Gore councillors featuring.
Traffic lights v roundabouts: The debate can cut straight to the point, or go round in circles
OPINION: What ever your preference let’s try to be nice, courteous drivers.
Santa’s real home is a stunning Mediterranean town tourists often miss
That’s right, Santa isn’t really from the North Pole.
'Disappointing': White Fox ruins Christmas with big delivery delays
The fast fashion giant has been slammed for delayed shipping and 'sub-par' responses.
The inescapable tyranny of Elf on the Shelf and how to embrace it
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Five great places to wake up on Christmas Day
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Did the Grinch come for the office holiday party?
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