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7 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

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Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new … View more
Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.

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11 days ago

Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club carries on

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A club that paused trading due to a “major cash flow crisis” is now open again.

Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club president John Davidson says they are working through the issues and will continue trading from 1pm Friday.

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12 days ago

What are you doing for Waitangi Day?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Whether it’s markets, kai, te reo lessons or concerts, the mighty Waikato is ready to celebrate Waitangi Day.

To make it easier for you to partake, Waikato Times has listed a range of events to enhance your Waitangi Day experience.

What are you doing for Waitangi Day? Tell us in the … View more
Whether it’s markets, kai, te reo lessons or concerts, the mighty Waikato is ready to celebrate Waitangi Day.

To make it easier for you to partake, Waikato Times has listed a range of events to enhance your Waitangi Day experience.

What are you doing for Waitangi Day? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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12 days ago

David Seymour and iwi set to face off at Waitangi

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Two senior Waikato Māori leaders say politicians can expect some very heated kōrero directed towards them at Waitangi on Wednesday.

A pōwhiri for politicians is set to get underway at 11am on the Upper Treaty Grounds ahead of Thursday’s Waitangi Day celebrations.

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12 days ago

What are your thoughts on this 80kph stretch?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Truckies want the 80kph speed limit on the Napier-Taupō highway back at 100kph, even though crash stats point to fewer crashes under the lower limit.

Trucking companies spoken to by the Waikato Times said speed wasn’t the issue - the main problem on New Zealand’s roads was “idiot … View more
Truckies want the 80kph speed limit on the Napier-Taupō highway back at 100kph, even though crash stats point to fewer crashes under the lower limit.

Trucking companies spoken to by the Waikato Times said speed wasn’t the issue - the main problem on New Zealand’s roads was “idiot drivers”.

What are your thoughts on this 80kph stretch? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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40 days ago

Share your summer photos! 📷

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.

Share a photo in the comments below

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13 days ago

Naked in the Trees is a festival that will start on Valentine's Day

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Clothing, as well as taking part in public sex, is optional at a first of a kind ‘mind and body’ festival in Taumarunui over Valentines weekend.

Naked in The Trees, pitched by organisers as a festival of curiosity, is expected to draw about 800 people to the bush- clad valleys of the King … View more
Clothing, as well as taking part in public sex, is optional at a first of a kind ‘mind and body’ festival in Taumarunui over Valentines weekend.

Naked in The Trees, pitched by organisers as a festival of curiosity, is expected to draw about 800 people to the bush- clad valleys of the King Country.

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13 days ago

Poll: Do you think this will affect NZ?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

American president Donald Trump’s tough talk on more tariffs being applied to goods into the US has Waikato-based exporters nervous and watchful.

It follows Trump’s announcement about new tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods and fears they could spread elsewhere.

Do you think … View more
American president Donald Trump’s tough talk on more tariffs being applied to goods into the US has Waikato-based exporters nervous and watchful.

It follows Trump’s announcement about new tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods and fears they could spread elsewhere.

Do you think this will affect NZ? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think this will affect NZ?
  • 46.2% Yes
    46.2% Complete
  • 42.3% Maybe
    42.3% Complete
  • 11.5% No
    11.5% Complete
26 votes
20 days ago

Poll: Have you passed this Hamilton CBD site recently?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A vacant plot-turned-eyesore in central Hamilton is in limbo as its sale is negotiated, but the rubbish hasn’t stopped piling up.

While a sale outcome is said to be two to six months away, another clean-up is coming at 728 Victoria Street “if all goes well”, according to the man … View more
A vacant plot-turned-eyesore in central Hamilton is in limbo as its sale is negotiated, but the rubbish hasn’t stopped piling up.

While a sale outcome is said to be two to six months away, another clean-up is coming at 728 Victoria Street “if all goes well”, according to the man responsible for the site.

Have you passed this Hamilton CBD site recently? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you passed this Hamilton CBD site recently?
  • 8.3% Yes
    8.3% Complete
  • 41.7% No
    41.7% Complete
  • 50% Don't know where it is
    50% Complete
24 votes
13 days ago

This week's cinema prize winners...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to the following members who have each won a $50 cinema voucher:

Hayley Green from Milford

Marion West from Richmond

George Bana from Island Bay

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Congratulations to the following members who have each won a $50 cinema voucher:

Hayley Green from Milford

Marion West from Richmond

George Bana from Island Bay

Sunil Vaghasiya from Tauranga

Winners, get in touch with our team here before 11th of February to claim your prize.

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13 days ago

Who would you like to see selling food and drink from the new theatre?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hospitality providers for the Waikato Regional Theatre are being nailed down and there’s confidence they’ll all be in place when the theatre opens later this year.

Craig Paul, of Hamilton-based hospitality sector consultants Table Talks, confirmed he was involved in “advanced … View more
Hospitality providers for the Waikato Regional Theatre are being nailed down and there’s confidence they’ll all be in place when the theatre opens later this year.

Craig Paul, of Hamilton-based hospitality sector consultants Table Talks, confirmed he was involved in “advanced negotiations” for a “local operator” to run the hospitality area.

Who would you like to see selling food and drink from the new theatre? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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14 days ago

Open Days

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM

Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.

Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — … View more
FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM

Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.

Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect for embracing new adventures.

*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply

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14 days ago

Backyard Awards: Best Loved Lawn winner

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

Mark has a huge backyard so … View more
Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.

His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.

Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'

The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!

20 days ago

Poll: Should our summer school holidays move to February?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?

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Should our summer school holidays move to February?
  • 38% Yes, February would be better
    38% Complete
  • 61.3% No, keep it as is
    61.3% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1243 votes
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