Dinsdale, Hamilton

1621 days ago

Winter energy saving tips

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

The weather is noticeably cooler, the nights are drawing in and power bills are slowly increasing.

We have put together a list of tips on how you can keep your home warm and cosy without breaking the bank.

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1621 days ago

Wringer washing machine.

Margaret Louise from Frankton

Wanted machine for parts.

1621 days ago

#AotearoaOfKindness: Mobilising the kindness DNA

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an … View more
Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an Aotearoa of Kindness.

Call to action – keep shaping the world we want to live in:

• Look for where kindness, mahi aroha, work for love, has impacted your life.
• Show your thanks to those people giving kindness and mahi aroha through #AotearoaOfKindness.
• Connect or reconnect with a community or a cause that’s important to you through volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles.

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1622 days ago

Poll: How do you fold your towels?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. … View more
Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. But what do you do? And who knew folding towels could be so controversial?

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How do you fold your towels?
  • 34.4% Basic - Fold in half three times
    34.4% Complete
  • 39.9% Plush - Fold towards the centre, then in thirds
    39.9% Complete
  • 16.4% Rolled - No folds allowed
    16.4% Complete
  • 9.4% None of the above
    9.4% Complete
1515 votes
1622 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

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National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

Join us this National Volunteer Week to celebrate how our communities are stronger when working together.

#NVW2020 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness

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1623 days ago

HAMILTON - MONEY GO ROUND

Rudi from Hamilton Lake

Hamilton Residents and Ratepayers Association (HRRA)

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1623 days ago

Have you got an indoor jungle? You could be a Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Got an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will… View moreGot an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will get $250 worth of Yates products and $150 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Here's how to enter the competition.

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1633 days ago

Poll: Was it the right decision to remove the statue of Captain Hamilton?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi everyone,

The controversial statue of Hamilton's namesake, Captain John Fane Charles Hamilton, was removed from Civic Square about 10.50am on Friday.

It comes after a formal request from Waikato-Tainui and a man's pledge to tear it down.

What's your view on the removal? Was it … View more
Hi everyone,

The controversial statue of Hamilton's namesake, Captain John Fane Charles Hamilton, was removed from Civic Square about 10.50am on Friday.

It comes after a formal request from Waikato-Tainui and a man's pledge to tear it down.

What's your view on the removal? Was it the right call?

Read more here.

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Was it the right decision to remove the statue of Captain Hamilton?
  • 29.8% Yes
    29.8% Complete
  • 59.1% No
    59.1% Complete
  • 11.1% I'm ambivalent
    11.1% Complete
567 votes
1623 days ago

Te Reo for Intermediate & Advanced Tonight

Syrina Pene from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

Two FREE Te Reo Classes
BEGINNERS 5.30-6.30pm
ADVANCED 6.30-7.30pm
TONIGHT & EVERY MONDAY

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1623 days ago

Thank you to all of our Volunteers

Syrina Pene from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

✅✅✅Volunteers are vital to the success of many communities, whanau and individuals.
💯💯💯They work tirelessly and without pay to make a large and vast difference within their communities.
✅✅✅Join us this National Volunteer Week to recognise and celebrate all of the awesome … View more
✅✅✅Volunteers are vital to the success of many communities, whanau and individuals.
💯💯💯They work tirelessly and without pay to make a large and vast difference within their communities.
✅✅✅Join us this National Volunteer Week to recognise and celebrate all of the awesome volunteers all over Aotearoa.
🤗🤗🤗Thank you to all of our volunteers for the vital mahi that you do!

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1623 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

People often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where … View morePeople often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where care is customised to suit your needs.

Get your free copy here.
Learn more

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1623 days ago

Podcast With Manta 5 CEO Greg Johnston

Reece from Nawton

Hey everyone!
Check out this podcast with local Hamiltonian Greg Johnston. He was the CEO of the startup company Manta5 which became the #1 trending technology at the CES(Consumer Electronics Show) and is now a worldwide global phenomenon.

Full podcast here. Timestamps are available in the … View more
Hey everyone!
Check out this podcast with local Hamiltonian Greg Johnston. He was the CEO of the startup company Manta5 which became the #1 trending technology at the CES(Consumer Electronics Show) and is now a worldwide global phenomenon.

Full podcast here. Timestamps are available in the comments below to traverse the subjects as need be
www.youtube.com...

1625 days ago

Single beds/bunks

Matt from Glenview

Hi everyone
I have my sister, niece and nephews moving up from christchurch tomorow.
We are looking for bunk beds, or single beds anyone might want to give away or sell? Can pick up.

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