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A crucial phase in Waikato University’s medical school becoming a reality has started with the demolition of its ageing B Block.
After previous attempts to get the school up and running stalled, the university is no longer tip-toeing around the prospect of it going ahead.
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love … View moreOn this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
The Vision Research Foundation New Zealand exists to move beyond the safe and incremental, to attract the funding and knowledge needed to make life-changing discoveries, and to unlock the potential medical talent shut out by inequity.
Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer (pictured below), its Scientific… View moreThe Vision Research Foundation New Zealand exists to move beyond the safe and incremental, to attract the funding and knowledge needed to make life-changing discoveries, and to unlock the potential medical talent shut out by inequity.
Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer (pictured below), its Scientific Director, started the VRF in 2022 with the support of a generous philanthropist.
In June 2023 they set up the Vision Research Foundation Fund at Momentum Waikato, to grow and diversify its income streams and provide a longer-term investment gateway for its current and potential donors.
Good vision and eye health are precious, as our eyes connect us to the world and are a window into our health. We will all be impacted by vision-related disorders at some stage of our lives, whether for ourselves or our family and friends, and we all face neurological and degenerative conditions as we age.
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your … View moreWe definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
Each week we randomly draw winners from our pool of Neighbourly members.
Congratulations to:
Shinea Banks from Lynfield
Tatiana Alsayyad from Waltham
Jacob Novak from Motueka
Paul Clancy from Lower Hutt
… View moreEach week we randomly draw winners from our pool of Neighbourly members.
Congratulations to:
Shinea Banks from Lynfield
Tatiana Alsayyad from Waltham
Jacob Novak from Motueka
Paul Clancy from Lower Hutt
Not a winner? Good luck next time!
Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 7th May.
Don't miss your spot this upcoming term in one of our workshops!
Book your seat here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...
Hamiltonians have spoken out on the council’s budget plans with the city’s massive proposed rates hike a lightning rod for residents already struggling with rising costs.
With more than 3000 submissions landing on the Hamilton City Council’s Draft Long Term Plan the hot topic is … View moreHamiltonians have spoken out on the council’s budget plans with the city’s massive proposed rates hike a lightning rod for residents already struggling with rising costs.
With more than 3000 submissions landing on the Hamilton City Council’s Draft Long Term Plan the hot topic is unsurprisingly the proposed 19.9% rise, which itself lands in a cost of living crisis and limping economy.
Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.
Car parks inspired a milking shed design that took off around the world and became a piece of Waikato District history.
But it's a hundred-year-old church and gravestones from the 1880s among the features as the district turns the spotlight on its past for its first Heritage Day on April … View moreCar parks inspired a milking shed design that took off around the world and became a piece of Waikato District history.
But it's a hundred-year-old church and gravestones from the 1880s among the features as the district turns the spotlight on its past for its first Heritage Day on April 20.
Don't miss your spot this upcoming term in one of our workshops!
Book your seat here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...
Every year, tiny hands take it upon themselves to add Anzac flavour to the city centre.
Preschoolers from Rainbow Kids Childcare are keeping the tradition of Anzac Day alive by planting bright red poppies on Victoria Street.
Indulge in a series of 10 enriching sessions of Mindfulness Arts Therapy workshops this term.
Designed for adults, these unique workshops invite you to embrace your playful and creative side, fostering emotional well-being, self-discovery, and resilience in a supportive and enjoyable … View moreIndulge in a series of 10 enriching sessions of Mindfulness Arts Therapy workshops this term.
Designed for adults, these unique workshops invite you to embrace your playful and creative side, fostering emotional well-being, self-discovery, and resilience in a supportive and enjoyable environment.
These workshops allow you to engage with a variety of artistic modalities to navigate your emotional landscape, articulate your innermost feelings, and forge connections within a community of peers.
There is an opportunity to share your experiences within the group should you choose.
All materials are provided as part of your fee. Group sizes are limited to 6-8 people at our Hamilton art workshop
Term 2 consists of 10 sessions
Starts Wednesday 1st May
9.30am - 11.30am
Book here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...
About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.
The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first … View moreAbout 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.
The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.
Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.
Find out more about the scheme online.
Embark on a transformative journey through 10 sessions of Mindfulness Art Therapy this term.
Tailored for adults seeking a sanctuary for creative introspection, these sessions provide a nurturing environment for self-expression.
Explore a diverse array of mediums, from sculpting to painting and… View moreEmbark on a transformative journey through 10 sessions of Mindfulness Art Therapy this term.
Tailored for adults seeking a sanctuary for creative introspection, these sessions provide a nurturing environment for self-expression.
Explore a diverse array of mediums, from sculpting to painting and symbolic play, as you delve into the depths of your creativity.
Previous participants have reported a heightened capacity to confront personal challenges, appreciating the invaluable respite from their daily routines. They found solace and inspiration within the supportive atmosphere of our Hamilton art workshop.
All materials are provided as part of your enrollment fee. Group sizes are kept ranging from 6 to 8 individuals, ensuring a conducive environment for meaningful exploration.
Term 2 consists of 10 sessions
Starts Thursday 2nd May
9.30am - 11.30am
Book here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...
We are loving seeing everyone's posts about themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page.
Check out the neighbours in your area, you might find a walking group or choir to join and you might learn a few more neighbours names!
Feel like getting involved? Introduce yourself too, you might win… View moreWe are loving seeing everyone's posts about themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page.
Check out the neighbours in your area, you might find a walking group or choir to join and you might learn a few more neighbours names!
Feel like getting involved? Introduce yourself too, you might win one of our $50 Prezzy® card spot prizes...
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