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1853 days ago

It's all fun and games!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Keep the kids happy and create this fun cube style games table from a MDF storage box and a few Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1853 days ago

Should choke-risk foods be banned from early childhood centres?

Reporter Hamilton Press

The Ministry of Education is considering a ban on choke-risk foods including sausages, chips and popcorn in early childhood centres.

It's said that under-fives are at higher risk of choking because they have small air and food passages and are still learning how to chew food.

What do you … View more
The Ministry of Education is considering a ban on choke-risk foods including sausages, chips and popcorn in early childhood centres.

It's said that under-fives are at higher risk of choking because they have small air and food passages and are still learning how to chew food.

What do you think? Should choke-risk foods be banned?

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1853 days ago

Hamilton Gypsy Fair in 2 weeks time Claudelands

Aaron from Nawton

2 weeks to go Hamilton and Claudelands Park, Hamilton will come alive in colour for the 30th Season of The Original Gypsy Fair.

Hamilton event details: www.facebook.com...

#theoriginalgypsyfair #gypsyfair

Come and enjoy the experience, food, music, kids entertainment, handmade crafts, and much … View more
2 weeks to go Hamilton and Claudelands Park, Hamilton will come alive in colour for the 30th Season of The Original Gypsy Fair.

Hamilton event details: www.facebook.com...

#theoriginalgypsyfair #gypsyfair

Come and enjoy the experience, food, music, kids entertainment, handmade crafts, and much more... ๐ŸšŽ๐Ÿš๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿš

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1854 days ago

๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™€๏ธ Itโ€™s Not OK - November 1st to 30th ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more. These victimisations affect us all and can have lasting effects that spill into our everyday lives including at work and school.

To do your part this month, perhaps consider supporting a womenโ€™s refuge or work with Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder or child abuse in your community. This monthโ€™s campaign also coincides with White Ribbon Day on 25 November which is an internationally celebrated day that aims to prevent violence towards women.

Let us know how youโ€™re spreading the โ€˜Itโ€™s Not OKโ€™ message in your home or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZendviolence

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1858 days ago

How are you dealing with the All Black's loss?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,
So as most of you will know, the All Blacks are out of the World Cup after England triumphed 19-7 during last night's semi final match.
I'm at work today, so am having to relive the loss over and over reading stories about how it all went wrong - like this one here.
Since … View more
Hi neighbours,
So as most of you will know, the All Blacks are out of the World Cup after England triumphed 19-7 during last night's semi final match.
I'm at work today, so am having to relive the loss over and over reading stories about how it all went wrong - like this one here.
Since I have nothing to distract my despair, I'd be keen to know what everyone else is doing today to try and put the loss behind them.

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1854 days ago

Offering Companionship & Security

Matamata Country Lodge

Set in peaceful surroundings with beautiful trees and gardens, with good sized rooms to accommodate residents precious belongs.

The Matamata Country Lodge now has Assisted living apartments starting from $390,000 and Individual Chalets starting from $495 000.00. We have large Chalets with … View more
Set in peaceful surroundings with beautiful trees and gardens, with good sized rooms to accommodate residents precious belongs.

The Matamata Country Lodge now has Assisted living apartments starting from $390,000 and Individual Chalets starting from $495 000.00. We have large Chalets with plenty of space between each dwelling, all fully refurbished. When some additional care is required, our assisted living apartments are an excellent option.

We have various levels of care available to suit the individual needs of our assisted living residents - with a focus on maximising the residents privacy and independence.

We also provide Rest Home and Hospital Beds. Carer Support, Respite Care and Day Care.

Phone Darrell Shaw to discuss available options 07 888 4090.
Learn more

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1854 days ago

Have you voted for your Gardener of the Year for 2019?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Voting closes tomorrow, November 1. These amazing homegrown heroes were shortlisted after a public call for nominations from gardeners all over the country, and you can read about their wonderful work here. Then don't forget to click through to vote for your favourite!

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1855 days ago

Missing Hamilton boy - Can you help Police?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are urgently seeking help to find missing 17-year-old Sean Ratu.

He has been missing from his Hamilton home since September 13, and Police have concerns for his safety. If you have any information, please call 105.
Read more.

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1855 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

If you'd like to receive Blueprint in your inbox each week, subscribe here.
Read it now

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1855 days ago

๐Ÿ’ฅ SOLD ๐Ÿ’ฅ Record Result

Tim from Pukete

๐Ÿก 20 Cosmith Lane Hamilton ๐Ÿก

โ€ข Two open homes
โ€ข Three offers
โ€ข Only 6 days on the market
โ€ข Sold over asking price


I believe marketing and sales skills are very important when using an agent, my comprehensive marketing package & exceptional sales skills will … View more
๐Ÿก 20 Cosmith Lane Hamilton ๐Ÿก

โ€ข Two open homes
โ€ข Three offers
โ€ข Only 6 days on the market
โ€ข Sold over asking price


I believe marketing and sales skills are very important when using an agent, my comprehensive marketing package & exceptional sales skills will get you top dollar ๐Ÿ’ต So if your needing to sell contact me today ๐Ÿ“ฒ

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1855 days ago

Enter your short story to win

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Are you an aspiring author? Entries for the Sunday Star Times short story awards are now open!

The winning entry will receive a $3000 prize + thereโ€™s a $500 prize for students in our secondary school competition.

Full details and the entry form are here.

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1855 days ago

Poll: Should dogs be allowed in cafes?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Dogs lolling beneath cafe tables while their owners sip lattes or glasses of pinot would have been unthinkable 30 years ago.

Now it is just the way Kiwis roll, with a raft of dog-friendly dining options available throughout the country. What do you think? Should dogs be allowed in cafes?

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Should dogs be allowed in cafes?
  • 20.9% Absolutely not - cafes are for humans
    20.9% Complete
  • 20.6% Definitely - I think it's a great idea
    20.6% Complete
  • 15.4% It depends on the cafe
    15.4% Complete
  • 43% Only in cafes with outdoor areas
    43% Complete
2645 votes
1855 days ago

Poll: What's your go-to exercise?

Reporter Hamilton Press

With Summer well on its way with lovely long, light evenings, there's plenty of reason to get out and about. What's your go-to evening exercise?

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What's your go-to exercise?
  • 69.3% Light walking
    69.3% Complete
  • 3.4% Running
    3.4% Complete
  • 6.8% Hitting the gym
    6.8% Complete
  • 6.8% Swimming
    6.8% Complete
  • 2.3% Yoga/pilates
    2.3% Complete
  • 11.4% Other (please comment)
    11.4% Complete
88 votes
1855 days ago

Have you checked out our Hard Yakka series?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,
Spending scandals, growing deficits, board sackings: staffers at Waikato DHB have worked through it all in recent years.
But people don't stop getting sick while there's turmoil at the top of the district health board.
Thousands of employees carried on helping patients and … View more
Hi neighbours,
Spending scandals, growing deficits, board sackings: staffers at Waikato DHB have worked through it all in recent years.
But people don't stop getting sick while there's turmoil at the top of the district health board.
Thousands of employees carried on helping patients and keeping health services ticking over. Hard Yakka introduces readers to some of those people.
Our first story in the series here.
We'll have a new one each day over the coming weeks.
So check out the Waikato Times and Stuff for them.

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1856 days ago

Cheap Cat Desexing

Shirleigh from Dinsdale

spread the word - breeding season has begun. Female kittens can start breeding from around 6 months of age and can have a couple of litters a year. Stop the cycle of unwanted and unplanned kittens!

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