Claudelands, Hamilton

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it is a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

10 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

A progressive disease

I wasn’t an overweight child, but from as young as 5 years I can recall comparing myself unfavourably with two painfully thin twins in my dance class and thinking that was what I was supposed to look like. I’m not sure how I got the idea that I should be very thin.

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20 days ago

🎉The Riddler wants to hear from you 🫵

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Hello, dearest riddle fiends 😈

You might have noticed we've been doing a few different things recently on The Neighbourly Ridder...

We took your thoughts from our last check-in and made some changes, left the riddles up for longer, as well as added some brand new rebus riddles to … View more
Hello, dearest riddle fiends 😈

You might have noticed we've been doing a few different things recently on The Neighbourly Ridder...

We took your thoughts from our last check-in and made some changes, left the riddles up for longer, as well as added some brand new rebus riddles to perplex your processor, and we wanted to know what you think 🤔

Are you a fan of the changes, or liked the way it was last time?
Is keeping the comments open longer so people can enjoy them more going well, or did you like it when we had a daily riddle?
Are you liking the new style of riddles? Would you like to keep them going, have more, or get rid of them?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below 👀
Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩

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13 days ago

Do you know anyone whose business will be affected by the tariff changes?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Donald Trump has thrown the world’s economy a curve-ball, and there’s more chaos to come, according to Waikato Chamber of Commerce chief Don Good.

However, Good said Waikato and New Zealand exporters have been spared the worst of them, “and that's probably attributable to the good … View more
Donald Trump has thrown the world’s economy a curve-ball, and there’s more chaos to come, according to Waikato Chamber of Commerce chief Don Good.

However, Good said Waikato and New Zealand exporters have been spared the worst of them, “and that's probably attributable to the good work that has been done by Winston Peters and his team of negotiators”.

Do you know anyone whose business will be affected by the tariff changes? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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13 days ago

Poll: Are you a fan of the riverside development plans?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A 25-storey beacon of hope is soon to join the ranks of the hospo and retail businesses trying to bring life to the CBD.

The new hotel development from the Templeton Group will be a few shops down from Riverbank Lane on Victoria Street.

Are you a fan of the riverside development plans? Tell … View more
A 25-storey beacon of hope is soon to join the ranks of the hospo and retail businesses trying to bring life to the CBD.

The new hotel development from the Templeton Group will be a few shops down from Riverbank Lane on Victoria Street.

Are you a fan of the riverside development plans? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you a fan of the riverside development plans?
  • 72.7% Yes
    72.7% Complete
  • 27.3% No
    27.3% Complete
22 votes
13 days ago

Poll: Do you like how the old facade has been retained?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Passersby on Hamilton’s Victoria Street got the first look at another section of the Regional Theatre’s new façade after scaffolding was removed on Wednesday.

The appearance of a fresh section of the restored plaster façade of the old hotel frontage is another visible milestone for locals … View more
Passersby on Hamilton’s Victoria Street got the first look at another section of the Regional Theatre’s new façade after scaffolding was removed on Wednesday.

The appearance of a fresh section of the restored plaster façade of the old hotel frontage is another visible milestone for locals and visitors in the ongoing construction of the 1300-seat theatre that promises to revolutionise entertainment in the city.

Do you like how the old facade has been retained? 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 like how the old facade has been retained?
  • 93.8% Yes
    93.8% Complete
  • 6.3% No
    6.3% Complete
32 votes
13 days ago

Create Your Own Mini Glasshouse

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Create a mini glasshouse environment finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pitch Black to extend your growing season – perfect for early spring planting, hardening off seedlings and making the most of small growing spaces. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step … View moreCreate a mini glasshouse environment finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pitch Black to extend your growing season – perfect for early spring planting, hardening off seedlings and making the most of small growing spaces. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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13 days ago

The perfect Mother's Day gift is here!🌸

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13 days ago

Bestsellers: Dutch cheese with Indian flavour wins Kiwi hearts

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Miel Meyer was just seven years old when he and his sister churned out a tiny wheel of gouda cheese that snagged a silver medal at the 1990 New Zealand Cheese Awards.

Fast forward to today, and that same gouda - now the 130g slice from the full-sized wheel - remains Meyer Cheese’s best-selling… View more
Miel Meyer was just seven years old when he and his sister churned out a tiny wheel of gouda cheese that snagged a silver medal at the 1990 New Zealand Cheese Awards.

Fast forward to today, and that same gouda - now the 130g slice from the full-sized wheel - remains Meyer Cheese’s best-selling product.

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13 days ago

A Minecraft Movie in our mining town: Blockbuster film’s scenes shot in ‘Huntlywood’

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It’s mostly set in a bizarre cubic wonderland, but there’s a little bit of Huntly in the latest big budget blockbuster hitting cinema screens this week.

A Minecraft Movie stars Hollywood A-listers Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Emma Myers and is based on the massively popular video game created… View more
It’s mostly set in a bizarre cubic wonderland, but there’s a little bit of Huntly in the latest big budget blockbuster hitting cinema screens this week.

A Minecraft Movie stars Hollywood A-listers Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Emma Myers and is based on the massively popular video game created in 2011.

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14 days ago

Watts points to a brighter future for solar energy

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Soon to be New Zealand’s largest solar farm, the first sod has been turned at the Tauhei Solar site near Te Aroha, a project that promises jobs for locals and sustainable energy for the nation.

Beneath Mt Te Aroha, and on ancestral land belonging to Ngāti Haua and Ngāti Tumutumu, around 80 … View more
Soon to be New Zealand’s largest solar farm, the first sod has been turned at the Tauhei Solar site near Te Aroha, a project that promises jobs for locals and sustainable energy for the nation.

Beneath Mt Te Aroha, and on ancestral land belonging to Ngāti Haua and Ngāti Tumutumu, around 80 people witnessed the start of construction on Wednesday, including Minister for Energy Simon Watts, the projects directors and Matamata-Piako mayor Adrienne Wilcock.

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14 days ago

Doctor backs Waikato Medical School to get GP numbers up

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

With the doctor drain not slowing down a Waikato GP is backing the proposed Waikato University Medical school to help stem the flow.

In a report for the The New Zealand Initiative out on Thursday morning, Hamilton-based Dr Prabani Wood encourages more investment in primary care, with an aim for … View more
With the doctor drain not slowing down a Waikato GP is backing the proposed Waikato University Medical school to help stem the flow.

In a report for the The New Zealand Initiative out on Thursday morning, Hamilton-based Dr Prabani Wood encourages more investment in primary care, with an aim for a flow on effect to the country’s hospitals.

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14 days ago

Central Hamilton riverside development deal goes unconditional

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A 25-storey development by Templeton Group - combining a 218 bed hotel, apartments and dining precinct - is set to become Hamilton’s tallest building.

Auckland-headquartered Templeton and the city council announced on Thursday they’ve struck an unconditional deal with the city for the land … View more
A 25-storey development by Templeton Group - combining a 218 bed hotel, apartments and dining precinct - is set to become Hamilton’s tallest building.

Auckland-headquartered Templeton and the city council announced on Thursday they’ve struck an unconditional deal with the city for the land next to Victoria on the River and promised to create an Auckland Viaduct-style hospitality precinct linking to the river.

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15 days ago

Waikato’s five biggest Kāinga Ora debtors have their debts slashed to 12 weeks’ rent

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato’s largest Kāinga Ora debtor owes more than $33,000, has been in rent arrears for five years of a seven-year tenancy and is set to have their debt reduced to just 12 weeks’ of rent.

The Waikato Times can reveal they aren’t the only Waikato-based Kāinga Ora debtor set to get their … View more
Waikato’s largest Kāinga Ora debtor owes more than $33,000, has been in rent arrears for five years of a seven-year tenancy and is set to have their debt reduced to just 12 weeks’ of rent.

The Waikato Times can reveal they aren’t the only Waikato-based Kāinga Ora debtor set to get their rent arrears bill slashed, with the bills for the top-five largest rent debtors all being cut to 12 weeks’ rent.

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16 days ago

Poll: Have you tried the Grumpy Baker's food?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s Grumpy Baker is expanding into cakes.

The popular bakery has opened a new production kitchen next door to its original location, marking a major milestone in just four years of business.

Have you tried the Grumpy Baker's food? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you … View more
Hamilton’s Grumpy Baker is expanding into cakes.

The popular bakery has opened a new production kitchen next door to its original location, marking a major milestone in just four years of business.

Have you tried the Grumpy Baker's food? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you tried the Grumpy Baker's food?
  • 21.1% Yes
    21.1% Complete
  • 78.9% No
    78.9% Complete
38 votes
14 days ago

A Sweet Deal for NZ House & Garden Subscribers!

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