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Gordonton’s world famous Fridgehenge

December 22, 2014May 1, 2023 Annette Taylor 5 Comments consumerism, Fridgehenge, Fridgehenge Gordonton, Fridgehenge New Zealand, monuments, solstice, Solstice celebration with fridges, Stonehenge made from fridges

The replica of Stonehenge made from 42 old fridges in a paddock in the Waikato, New Zealand, attracted international attention in 1995 – check out Gordonton’s Fridgehenge!

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Od time butchers on Victoria St.
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Bill Waring remembers…

December 17, 2014 N8N 2 Comments

Over past months Number 8 Network has been running Bill Waring’s memories of the early days of Waikato’s meat industry. 

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Summer magic

December 15, 2014December 17, 2014 Iris Riddell 1 Comment cool drinks, lemon drinks, lemon verbena, refreshing sorbet, summer drinks

Iris Riddell explores the magical properties of a little known herb. Ah, lemon verbena. In my humble opinion, this beautiful,

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Winter Show’s new man looks to future

December 10, 2014December 23, 2014 Ciaran Warner 0 Comments Ralph Evans Waikato Winter show, Waikato Winter Show, Waikato winter show's new president

Veteran and Commanding Officer of Alf’s Imperial Army Ralph Evans will be taking on the role of President of the

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Diesel the Countdown cat
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Santa Paws visits Diesel the supermarket kitty

December 9, 2014May 24, 2021 Annette Taylor 0 Comments Christmas for Diesel, Diesel Hamilton, Diesel the Countdown kitty, Diesel the Rototuna Countdown cat, One-eyed Countdown cat

DIESEL the Countdown cat had a secret visit from Santa. Number 8 Network reports that Santa Paws struck with their tinsel on Saturday night.

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Can Hazel have a Christmas present?

December 9, 2014July 10, 2015 Annette Taylor 0 Comments Cherie Baker dog rescuer, DC Rescue Dogs, dogs for christmas in the waikato

Meet Hazel. She’s looking for a home this Christmas. Currently she’s with DC Rescue Dogs and Cherie Baker says while

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